Location: Kelleys Island
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What to do and see in Kelleys Island, Ohio (OH): The Best Things to do
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
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5.0 based on 17 reviews
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. Jones Preserve
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By ukienomad - Fleming Island, United States
The other review was so complete that I don’t have much to add except that it’s an amazing place to visit and so breathtakingly beautiful and a must see. True, you see lots of birds in the area. Be careful as some of the limestones are wet and slippery.
3. Kelleys Island AdvenTours
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5.0 based on 17 reviews
Adventure tours on Kelleys Island by bicycle or by kayak. See the most pristine areas of the Island, learn the history, get up close and personal with nature, and have a great time. We offer daily hike/bike tours through the parks and preserves, as well as kayak tours to the island treasures, and nightly sunset tours on kayaks. We provide all the equipment and instruction so you can relax and have fun, enjoy the island and have an adventure to remember. We can personalize some tours if needed, and can adjust the rigor of tours to suit individuals or groups. All tours, especially kayak tours are weather permitting, safety first! If you don't see the tour you want at the time you need, please contact us and we will adjust tour times or types if able.
4. Glacial Grooves State Memorial
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4.5 based on 258 reviews
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.
5. Kelleys Island State Park
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4.5 based on 106 reviews
Reviewed By Karinsinnott - Erie, United States
We enjoyed our time hiking the trails and bird watching. There are many areas to check things out and picnic or play outside
6. Kelleys Island Chamber of Commerce
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
Your complete Kelleys Island, Ohio information source for hotels, vacation rentals, ferry boats, golf carts, camping, boating and more!
7. Kelleys Island Historical Association
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4.5 based on 21 reviews
Kelleys Island History Museum & gift shop. the grounds include an 1866 stone church and 1888 parsonage which serves as a resale shop.
Reviewed By jackier967
I have been going to the island for over 20 years but this is the first time I visited the historical society and gift shop, German Reformatory church and the personage resale shop. I have been here for 4 days and have been to all 3 each day. The volunteers are so friendly and I have found treasures to take home!
8. North Pond State Nature Preserve
9. Scheele Preserve
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4.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By stephm329
Lovely walking trail with local quarry rocks, interesting trees and birds, that lead to a hidden, pristine and easy swimming beach with something to often all travelers, including benches in the shade.
