Cedar Point Amusement Park

  Consistently voted the "number one amusement park in the United States", this place boasts sixteen roller coasters plus a number of other 'thrill' rides, three water rides, a number of 'challenge' amusements and... well, there's a lot there. But there is also an area specially designed for the very young. We suggest you view their web site at Cedar Point. You will be better able to decide if you want to make this a stop.

  Even if you don't want to try any of the rides, you may well enjoy the drive out to Cedar {Point - a long, narrow peninsula extending way out into Sandusky Bay where it meets Lake Erie. From OH-4, US=250 or US-6 (on the east side of downtown), take Monroe Street to the bend where it becomes 1st Street, Continue on 1st Street to the Cedar Point Causeway. Turn left and you're on your way to Cedar Point.

  If you are coming in to town from the east on US-6, it intersects directly with Cedar Point Causeway. Turn right and you're on your way.

  To get back to the Ohio Turnpike, take OH-4 westbound if you're heading west, and US-250 eastbound if heading east. If you are going to Cleveland, OH-2 is a controlled access freeway (no tolls). You have to cross it to get out of town; on-ramps are at all the major highways.

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Museum of Carousel Art and History

  Ride a fully restored Herschell carousel complete with working band organ.

  Here, you can also watch as talented artisans restore various carousel pieces, view the array of tools and animals that were part of the 1860s Dentzel Carving Shop.

  Open 11a-5p Monday through Saturday; noon to 5p Sundays from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The rest of the year they are open weekends, only.

  From the Ohio Turnpike (I-80/90), take exit 110, turn left and follow OH-4 into downtown Sandusky to Decatur Street. It is a 45º angle intersection on your left. Bear left and follow Decatur 7 blocks to Washington Street (US-6). Turn right, go 1 block to Jackson Street. The Museum is on the corner.

Address: 301 Jackson Street
Phone: 1-419-626-6111
(if no answer, phone the Visitors' Center at 1-800-255-3743).