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Sandusky, Ohio

Sandusky is a city in Erie County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. Situated on the southern shore of Lake Erie, Sandusky is located roughly midway between Toledo and Cleveland.

Type CityPopulation 25,095Metro Area Population 115,986

Why go

  • City in Erie County, Ohio, United States.
  • 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Cedar Point.
  • Served by Bandit Field Airdrome Airport.

History

Sandusky is a city in Erie County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. Situated on the southern shore of Lake Erie, Sandusky is located roughly midway between Toledo and Cleveland. At the 2020 census, the city had a population of 25,095, and the Sandusky metropolitan area had 115,986 residents.

Must-see attractions

Outdoor

Airports

Erie-Ottawa International Airport 9.8 mi to the centre
Port Clinton, OH, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Galloway Airport 4.5 mi to the centre
Sandusky, OH, US
Outdoor
Mather Field 5 mi to the centre
Castalia, OH, US
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Jet Express
Ferry terminal · 0.9 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Kelleys Island Ferry
Ferry terminal · 6.7 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Old Newman Ferry Dock
Ferry terminal · 10 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Miller Ferry
Ferry terminal · 12 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Sandusky - Cedar Point
Ferry route · Jet Express
Outdoor
Sandusky - Kelleys Island
Ferry route · Jet Express
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Cedar Point - Kelleys Island
Ferry route · Jet Express
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Marblehead–Kelleys Island
Ferry route · Kelleys Island Ferry
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Sandusky - Pelee Island
Ferry route · Ontario Ferries
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Port Clinton - Put-in-Bay
Ferry route · Jet Express
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Bandit Field Airdrome Airport; 18 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 4 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Jet Express, 0.9 mi); routes include Sandusky - Cedar Point, Sandusky - Kelleys Island, Cedar Point - Kelleys Island.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Sandusky, Ohio. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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