By Lisa Russell
Fun Things to Do in Sandusky, Ohio
The waterfront city of Sandusky, Ohio, offers visitors a choice of many fun things to do. The award winning Cedar Point amusement park has the biggest collection of roller-coasters in the world. In the winter, the Kalahari
resort offers guests an African-themed indoor water park. For children of all ages, the Merry-Go-Round Museum offers a fascinating look at the carousel, as well as a real working vintage carousel to ride. Finally, a stroll through historic downtown Sandusky is a great way to step back in time and relax.
Cedar Point Amusement Park
Cedar Point Park has thrill rides, tranquil rides, roller coasters and children's rides, as well as carousels, water rides and spinning rides. In fact, "Amusement Today" magazine has named Cedar Point the Best Amusement Park in the World every year for more than ten consecutive years.
Cedar Point Amusement Park
One Cedar Point Drive
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 627-2350
www.cedarpoint.com
Kalahari Resort
The indoor Kalahari Resort offers visitors the experience of an African Safari themed vacation without leaving Ohio. They have an enormous year-round indoor water park, spa and convention center, making the Kalahari a popular place for family-oriented companies to hold annual meetings.
Kalahari Resort
7000 Kalahari Drive
Sandusky, OH 44870
(877) 525-2427
Merry-Go-Round Museum
Young and old can hop onto the "fully restored" Allen Herschell Carousel at this museum. The authentic yet eclectic collection of carved benches and animals is almost as fascinating as the visible inner-workings of the carousel machinery, as well as interpretive displays about the history of the carousel.
The Merry-Go-Round Museum
301 Jackson Street
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 626-6111
Historic Downtown Sandusky
Spend the afternoon shopping, visit a museum or art gallery, marvel at the architecture of the buildings on the National Historic Register, munch farm-fresh goodies from the Farmer's Market, get a cup of coffee at a trendy cafe or simply watch the ships coming in and out of port on your walking tour of historic downtown Sandusky. The Arbor Day Foundation has named it an official Ohio "Tree City," and Sandusky welcomes over 3 million tourists every year for their weekend festivals and events throughout the summer.
For information and a visitors' guide:
The City of Sandusky, Ohio
222 Meigs Street
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 627-5844
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About the Author:
Lisa Russell is an entrepreneur and writer from Washington State, with a professional background in education, cosmetology and the restaurant industry. She's been published in regional parenting publications, homeschooling publications and has published over 10,000 articles online since 1999. She studied Early Childhood Education at Antelope Valley College.
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Cedar Point Park
