What to do and see in Kelleys Island, Ohio (OH): The Best Free Things to do

October 7, 2021 Enedina Augsburger

Kelleys Island is both a village in Erie County, Ohio, United States, and the island which it fully occupies in Lake Erie. The area was originally known by the British as Sandusky Island, and later officially designated by the U.S. as Island Number 6 and Cunningham Island. It was renamed Kelleys Island in 1840 by brothers Datus and Irad Kelley, who had purchased nearly the entire island.
Restaurants in Kelleys Island

1. Charles Herndon Sculpture Garden and Galleries

114 Laylin Ln off Dwelle Lane. Take the road to the rocky road and keep going until you see a parking sign., Kelleys Island, OH 43438 +1 419-746-2249 [email protected] http://charlesherndon.com
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5.0 based on 17 reviews

Charles Herndon Sculpture Garden and Galleries

The Charles Herndon Sculpture Garden and Galleries is an outdoor Sculpture Garden and collection of galleries that showcases work by Ohio based sculptor Charles Herndon. You will see sculptures of many different forms and materials including steel, stone, bronze, aluminum and concrete. Charles also paints and has many paintings and prints on display. Come to check out the work and leave with a Charles Herndon original! Walk around the gardens and notice the houses, many built 1900 or before. Sculptures abound by the water and around the property. The property is a residence so please be respectful of the people who live here! The Galleries and Gardens also hosts guest artists.

Reviewed By ukienomad - Fleming Island, United States

Interesting and unique place to Visit. We got there too late to see the inside of the museum but wandered about outside to find some very unique and interesting statues made of marble, cement, limestone, and lot of boob statues, etc. we really enjoyed this place so if you have time do it. Could have spent more time here but it was starting to get dark.

2. Cathy's Wire Art Jewelry

144 Division Street, Kelleys Island, OH +1 419-357-3873 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cathys-Wire-Art-Jewelry/213063220621
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5.0 based on 14 reviews

Cathy's Wire Art Jewelry

3. Glacial Grooves State Memorial

739 Division St, Kelleys Island, OH 43438 http://www.stateparks.com/glacial_grooves.html
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4.5 based on 258 reviews

Glacial Grooves State Memorial

Reviewed By snpkelley - Uniontown, United States

I did not expect how cool this would be! This is definitely a must see if you are in the area. We biked from the ferry dock to the state park to see this.

4. Kelleys Island General Store

118 Division St, Kelleys Island, OH 43438 +1 419-746-2357 http://www.kigeneralstore.com/
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4.5 based on 14 reviews

Kelleys Island General Store

Reviewed By KrankyKrew - Cincinnati, United States

Rented our golf cart here!! Also has a great assortment for a general store as well as souvenirs to take back with you. Staff was friendly and extremely helpful!

5. North Pond State Nature Preserve

Ward Rd, Kelleys Island, OH http://naturepreserves.ohiodnr.gov/northpond
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4.0 based on 13 reviews

North Pond State Nature Preserve

6. Inscription Rock Petroglyphs

East Lakeshore Drive, Kelleys Island, OH 43438 +1 419-797-4530 http://www.ohiohistory.org/museums-and-historic-sites/museum--historic-sites-by-name/inscription-rock
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Inscription Rock Petroglyphs

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