Downtown Put-In-Bay is the heart of Put-In-Bay island dining, main street style shopping, sweet eats and home to the world's longest bar. A merry-go-round runs all summer long to the delight of children and adults alike and live island music drifts through the air as you walk, bike or drive a golf cart around the island.

The evening never ends with live entertainment at clubs, pubs, bars and grills lining the downtown Put-in-Bay streets. The Key West of the Midwest, Put-In-Bay is popular for crowds, bars and mardi gras beads!

Ferry service from Port Clinton will get you to Put-in-Bay, renting a golf cart or bike will get you around and the hotels will give you a place to rest your head.

For a relaxed day on Put-In-Bay, take a walk or bike ride to Perry's International Peace Memorial where you can ride the elevator to the top for an unmatched, panoramic view of Lake Erie 317 feet from the ground. On the ground you might catch a history lesson about the War of 1812 and possibly even a reenactment or memorial service.

A ride on the merry-go-round in downtown Put-in-Bay will make you feel like a kid again and gem mining is an adventerous way to collect a souvenier from your Lake Erie vacation.

Festivals and celebrations throughout the season include the annual Sailing Regatta, Christmas in July, Winefest and Octoberfest.