Travel Destinations Ohio Sandusky and the Lake Erie shore, Ohio Sandusky Trip Guide Most people come here for Cedar Point, the self-proclaimed "Roller Coaster Capital of the World," but there's plenty to explore between thrills. By Jess Hoffert Jess Hoffert Jess Hoffert is the custom projects editor at Meredith Travel Marketing, where he gets to dream up and produce inspiring print and digital content for clients including Kansas Tourism, Visit North Carolina, Explore Minnesota, Travel Wisconsin and Visit Montana. He holds a B.A. in journalism from Drake University in Des Moines, and was previously a staff editor at Midwest Living. When he's not on the road, you can find him building LEGO sets and watching the latest binge-worthy show with his partner, Andrew, and cats, Leo and Max. Midwest Living's Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 25, 2021 What to do Cedar Point This 364-acre thrill-seeker's peninsula boasts 17 roller coasters along with plenty of family-friendly rides, shows and attractions. Brave Top Thrill Dragster, a 42-story tall coaster that launches riders from 0 to 120 miles per hour in less than four seconds. cedarpoint.com Firelands Winery Sample a wide range of vintages at one of the state's oldest and largest wine producers. Don't miss the smooth ice wine, made with grapes flown in from a neighboring island during the winter. firelandswinery.com Merry-Go-Round Museum Housed in a grand former post office, this enchanting museum provides eye-opening tours covering the history of carousels. The main attraction is an intricately carved and painted 1939 carousel visitors can ride. merrygoroundmuseum.org Toft's Dipping Parlor You can order Toft's ice cream from several places in town, but if you want to see where the dozens of flavors are made, this parlor waits 10 minutes west of downtown. Be warned: The menu may say "one scoop," but what you get looks more like three. toftdairy.com Where to eat Berardi's Family Kitchen Berardi's adds a dash of local flavor to the chain restaurants that pack Sandusky. Try the legendary thick-cut fries, which were served at Cedar Point from 1939 through 1978. sanduskyberardis.com Crush Wine Bar This classy downtown restaurant has two areas: a "Kitchenbar," with an Asian Fusion menu of kicky noodle bowls, and a wine bar serving small plates like pan-roasted Brussels sprouts in a truffle-balsamic sauce. sanduskywinebar.com Crush Wine Bar. Where to stay Great Wolf Lodge A bounty of activities keeps the kids entertained, and adults appreciate the North Woods vibe and eco-friendly practices at this large water park lodge. greatwolf.com/sandusky Kalahari Resort Families find plenty to like about Kalahari: water parks, activities and terrific pizza. The Sandusky location also features a zipline ride, ropes course and African animal encounter. kalahariresorts.com/ohio Kalahari Resort. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit