Best
known for being the home of Cedar Point, many of the Sandusky’s other fine
features are often overlooked. First, there is its ideal location on
Sandusky Bay and Lake Erie, making it the perfect spot for fishing, boating
and sailing. Sandusky is also known for its elegant Victorian
architecture and has over 30 buildings that are listed on the historic
register. A national survey ranked Sandusky as one of the top 5 favorite
family vacation destinations in America.
Sandusky’s
fame is, of course, justifiably due in great part to Cedar Point Amusement
Park. This major amusement center has consistently been voted the number one
amusement park in the United States, and features more spectacular roller
coasters and total rides than virtually any other park in the world. It’s
one of the main reasons the park draws millions of visitors annually.
Hopefully you will be one of them.
The
city borders beautiful Lake Erie. This has added to Sandusky’s unique
identity and heritage. Take a walk along the waterfront, and you will know
why. You will walk amid renovated historic buildings as well as new, modern
structures.
While
no visit to Sandusky is complete without visiting Cedar Point, there are
plenty of other sites, attractions, and things to do. You can visit the
African Safari Wildlife Park and view exotic animals, tour Thomas Edison’s
birthplace and see some of his greatest inventions, or even take a ride on
an antique carousel at the Merry-Go-Round Museum. If culture is more to your
liking, be sure to visit the Hayes Presidential Center. It’s the home of
the first Presidential library in the country.
If
you happen to be visiting in the summer, be sure get wet at Soak City. This
18-acre water park offers splashing fun for the whole family. It will be a
sure fire hit with the kids.
Be
prepared for the weather while visiting as Sandusky has four distinct
seasons with temperatures always getting cooler at night. Be sure to dress
accordingly.
Sandusky
continues its renaissance as a cultural and recreational destination with
quality shopping, dining and entertainment for everyone to enjoy. The
distinctive historic architecture, beautifully landscaped parks, friendly
atmosphere, world class attractions, and seasonal beauty offer a charm that
makes Sandusky a truly memorable place to visit.
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