Harpster-Davenport Guest House

1751 County Road 308, Bellevue, Ohio   44811    
419-602-1009

Put-in-Bay 
The Miller Ferry is located at the tip of Catawba Island.  In just 18 minutes, you (and your auto if you wish) will be transported to incredible South Bass Island, home of Put-in-Bay. 

Once on the island, available transporation includes rental bikes and golf carts as well as buses.  Enjoy daylife, nighlife, shopping, history, great food and fabulous views of Lake Erie and the outer islands!

Here's an Attractions list of things to do and see located on Put-in-Bay


Goodtime I Lake Erie Island Cruises
The M/V Goodtime I is a sleek all-steel vessel built for ocean-going cruises. She is 117 feet long and Coast Guard approved to carry 355 Passengers. The Goodtime I departs from Sandusky, Ohio Tuesday through Saturday on a Daytime Island Hopping Cruise, as well as other specialty cruises such as the Tuesday Night Sandusky Bay Cruise, and the famous Friday Night Party Cruise. The Goodtime I also is available for Private Rental, and Seasonal Special Excursions
Goodtime COUPON from OhioTravelDiscounts.com

Just a few of the places to visit.....

perrys monument put-in-bay ohioPerry's Victory and International Peace Memorial is the third tallest memorial in the United States and commemorates Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry's victory over the British fleet during the War of 1812.

tour train put-in-bay ohio

The Tour Train provides a narrated tour of the island and departs from the Depot downtown.  The Tour lasts one hour and stops at several island attractions along its route.  The boarding pass allows passengers to disembark and re-board along the route.  (TOUR TRAIN COUPON)

All Day Tour Train Itinerary  (print PDF)

Island Bike and Cart Rental (COUPON)


The Aquatic Resource Center, operated by the Ohio Division of Wildlife at Peach Point is a great family destination.  Live fish exhibit, hands on displays, children's activities and public fishing.

Gem Mining Company at Perry's Cave is a fun attraction for everyone!  Discover gemstones inside bags of dirt at the gift shop.

The Alaskan Birdhouse Wildlife Museum, located on Meechen Road is full of examples of North American wildlife.  Guided tours are informative and include a detailed wildlife discussion.

perrys cave on -in-bayPerry's Cave located near Heineman's Winery offers yo a look at the cave Perry discovered.  Prisoners were held here during the War of 1812.

Heineman's Winery, established in 1888 and Crystal Cave, the world's largest geode, is located directly below the winery.

stonehendge estates put-in-bay ohioThe Stonehenge Estate on Langram Road may be the best kept secret on Put-in-Bay.  Stonehenge has a self-guided cassette tour of the stone farmhouse and wine press cottage.  The building date to the 1800's.