9 days in Ohio Itinerary

Sandusky positively bustles in the summertime due to its famed amusement park.

Take a break from the city and head to Collier (Howard) State Nature Preserve and Old Woman Creek State Nature Preserve. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation and Johnson's Island Confederate Cemetery. Explore Sandusky's surroundings by going to Harding Presidential Sites (in Marion), Malabar Farm State Park (in Lucas) and Kelleys Island State Park (in Kelleys Island). Next up on the itinerary: steep yourself in history at Thomas Edison Birthplace, do a tasting at Firelands Winery, identify plant and animal life at Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, and make a splash at Cedar Point.

For more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Sandusky trip itinerary builder .

Athens to Sandusky is an approximately 8.5-hour car ride. You can also fly. When traveling from Athens in May, plan for slightly colder days in Sandusky, with highs around 71°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 53°F. On the 30th (Sat), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.