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Port Clinton Ohio
visitors will find dozens upon dozens of lodging establishments available to meet every need. From budget hotels to quality resorts and historic bed and breakfasts, the hardest choice will be deciding where you want to stay. In downtown Port Clinton stands a restored jewel of a hotel built in 1886. Inside you will find modern guestrooms tastefully decorated with the atmosphere of a turn-of-the century inn. Enjoy famous Lake Erie perch in the inn’s dining room, or for a more casual meal, visit the hotel cafe where Sunday brunch is a favorite. If you’re dreaming of walking along the beach away from the hustle and bustle of life, why not take the ferry to a resort on Middle Bass Island? You can spend relaxing days in your choice of a villa, cabin or campsite. One island resort features on-site store, restaurant and bike rentals. Or you might choose to spend your nights in a large Victorian hotel in the nearby town of Lakeside. This unique Lake Erie community is a collection of hotels, cottages, private homes, restaurants and recreational facilities and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Numerous other smaller inns and hotels abound in the Port Clinton area and offer easy access to nearby attractions. Many are national hotel chains that are located in Port Clinton, Oak Harbor, Sandusky and the other surrounding communities; others are family owned hotels and motels.
The quality of the bed & breakfasts inns in Port Clinton is exceptional. The following is an example of what you can expect to find. A century old home, located one block from the lake. This beautiful home has beveled glass and stained glass windows, gleaming hardwood floors and oriental rugs. Outside is an herb garden, grassy yard with grill and a shady wrap-around porch. Each suite is unique and varies from a romantic room with a two-person whirlpool under a stained glass window, to a suite with a separate sitting room, kitchenette and whirlpool bath. Located in the heart of Catawba Island is a resort on Gem Beach overlooking Lake Erie. The inn is within driving distance of many restaurants, quaint shops, art galleries, and antique shops and has free guest boat dockage with a large private beach for swimming. A picnic lunch is available for eating on the beach or on the large wrap around porch. Breakfast is served in your room, on the porch or the gathering room. The list goes on and on. Lovely Victorian bed & breakfasts, cottages with scenic lake views, inns in fully restored turn of the century homes.
Now for those who like to rough it – don’t despair. Port Clinton also has its share of campgrounds. Several are located just a few miles outside town from Port Clinton with everything from primitive sites to permanent sites. East Harbor State Park is located just a short drive from Port Clinton and is the largest campgrounds in the Ohio State Parks System. Out on the lake, Kellys Island, Put-in-Bay and Middle Bass island all have campgrounds, as well.
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