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WHERE IS KELLEYS ISLAND?
Kelleys Island is located in the western basin of Lake Erie, about
four miles north of Marblehead and twelve miles from Sandusky.
Kelleys Island is in Erie County in the state of Ohio.
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HOW DO I GET TO KELLEYS ISLAND?
Kelleys Island can be accessed via ferryboat, private boat, or
airplane.
Kelleys Island Ferry Boat Line is located in Marblehead
and provides year round service, weather permitting - 419 798-9763.
Jet Express departs from Sandusky and comes
directly to the island - 800 245-1538
Griffing Flying Service provides air service from
Sandusky -
419 626-5161.
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WHERE ARE THE FERRY DOCKS?
Kelleys Island Ferry Boat Line is located at 510 West Main Street,
(Route 163), in Marblehead.
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HOW LONG IS THE FERRY RIDE?
The Ferry ride is 20 ‑ 25 minutes long.
The Jet Express takes 20 minutes from Sandusky.
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HOW OFTEN DOES THE FERRY RUN?
The ferry runs every half hour, seven days per week, in season.
Hours, in season, are generally 6 a.m. ‑ 11 p.m. weekdays, 6 a.m.
‑ 12 midnight on Friday and Saturday. Be sure to always check the
schedule before traveling.
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HOW BIG IS KELLEYS
ISLAND?
The entire island
measures more than four square miles and is the largest freshwater
American island in Lake Erie.
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DO I NEED TO BRING MY CAR OVER?
The ferry does allow visitors to bring their vehicles to Kelleys
Island. A car is convenient if you plan to do a lot of travel on
the island itself. However, there are bicycle rentals readily
available throughout the island and downtown area. Golf cart
rentals are readily available at
the Caddy Shack, Kelleys
Cove and The Casino.
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WHAT IS THERE TO DO ON KELLEYS ISLAND?
History
– Kelleys Island offers a wide variety of activities. One may
explore the historical aspect by visiting the Glacial Groove
State Memorial, Inscription Rock State Memorial, or the Kelleys
Island Historical Museum & Gift Shop.
Outdoors
- For those who enjoy outdoor activity, we offer numerous walking
trails and a newly erected boardwalk leading to the North Pond
Nature Preserve. Also, birding is one of the favorite activities
in spring and fall. Other outdoor activities include fishing,
boating, jet skiing, swimming, biking, camping, snorkeling and
scuba diving.
Dining and
Shopping
- The Island has several restaurants and bars. For shoppers, there
are numerous gift shops, which offer a wide variety of unique
items.
Entertainment -
There is Karoke at the
Caddy Shack Friday and Saturday nights and live bands
every weekend at The Casino and Bag the Moon.
Wine Tasting
- The Kelleys Island Wine Co. on Woodford offers a relaxing
atmosphere as well as wine tasting, winery tours, food, children’s
play area and horseshoes.
Miniature Golf and
Game Arcade
- For kids, the island provides an excellent play area at the
Village Pavilion. Located at Caddy Shack Square are a miniature
golf course, game arcade, and ice cream.
Butterfly Kingdom
- The Sweet Valley Trading Post & Butterfly Kingdom offers a
unique gift shop as well as a Butterfly Room. Tour this
fascinating Kingdom to see numerous butterflies in all their
stages.
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WHERE ARE THE PUBLIC BOAT LAUNCHES?
The Kelleys Island State Park, located at the North‑West end of
the island, offers a free double boat launching ramp and trailer
parking.
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IS THERE OVERNIGHT FREE DOCKING?
The Kelleys Island State Park offers no docking but one may tie
off or anchor down in the bay. All other dockage and marinas will
charge for daily as well as overnight stays.
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WHERE IS FISHING ALLOWED?
Fishing is allowed at the Kelleys Island State Park. It offers a
stone pier for fishing.
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WHERE DO I BUY BAIT?
Bait and tackle are available at several locations on the island.
Unc'I Dik's, located across from the State Park, Craft's Lakeview
Lane, located on W. Lakeshore Drive, and Kelleys Cove located
downtown.
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CAN I OBTAIN A FISHING LICENSE ON THE ISLAND?
Kelleys Cove, located downtown on Lakeshore Drive and Seaway
Marina (Kelleys Island Ferry Dock) have fishing licenses.
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WHERE IS PUBLIC SWIMMING PERMITTED?
The Kelleys Island State Park offers a beautiful sandy beach along
the North Bay.
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DOES KELLEYS ISLAND HAVE A TOUR TRAM?
1 ST Place Rentals offers a tour tram for groups. This is
reservation only. There is no tour tram that runs on a regular
basis for daily island tours.
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WHERE ARE THE HIKING TRAILS?
The State Park offers several hiking trails including the North
Shore Loop and the East Quarry Trail. Maps of the trails can be
obtained at the Kelleys Island State Park information booth or at
the Kelleys Island Chamber of Commerce, located on Division
Street. The Boardwalk, on Ward Rd., is also an excellent choice,
winding through meadow and woodlands, to the edge of the North
Pond Preserve.
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WHERE ARE THE PUBLIC RESTROOMS?
The Public Restrooms are located on Addison Road, next to the
Municipal Building.
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IS THERE CAMPING ON THE ISLAND?
The Kelleys Island State Park offers 129 shaded campsites, (no
reservations). Group, rent‑a‑camp sites, yurts and pet sites are
also available. There are some electric hookups to individual
sites. Several main shower houses are available throughout the
park.
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WHAT IS THE CAMPGROUNDS TELEPHONE NUMBER?
Kelleys Island State Park: 419 746‑2546.
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CAN I BRING MY OWN FIREWOOD?
Absolutely not!
It is against Ohio State law to
transport firewood to the island because of the threat
of the
Emerald Ash Borer.
There will be a container available
at the boat line dock for disposal of any wood being
brought unknowingly and cars may be searched with
fines as
much as $4000.00. For information call 888-OHIO-EAB
or go to
www.ohioagriculture.gov/eab/
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WHERE CAN I FIND LODGING ALLOWING PETS?
There are
only two houses that allow pets; the Dr.s House on
Division and the Little House on Melody Lane. For
rental information contact Jackie or Gary Finger at
419-746-2281. Also, the Kelleys
Island State Park does offer pet sites for campers 419 756-2546.
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HOW MANY CHILDREN IN THE KELLEYS ISLAND SCHOOL?
The enrollment for the 2001 ‑ 2002 Estes School year is 28
children, grades K ‑ 12. There are also 2 pre‑school children.
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DO YOU HAVE
TRANSPORTATION FROM THE AIRPORT INTO TOWN?
No, there is no readily available transportation.
If flying into Kelleys Island, please make transportation
arrangements with you place of lodging or a golf cart rental
company.
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HOW MANY FULL
TIME, YEAR ROUND, RESIDENTS ON THE ISLAND?
There are 367
residents on Kelleys Island.
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HOW MANY SUMMER RESIDENTS ON KELLEYS ISLAND?
The summer season brings the resident count up to approximately
1500.
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WHAT PROPERTY IS FOR SALE?
For a listing of property for sale, contact Ruth Serrick of Realty
One. Residence: 888 332‑4193 or Office: 877 332‑0200.
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WHERE CAN I RENT A BOAT?
There are no boat rentals available on Kelleys Island.
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WHERE CAN I OBTAIN A MAP OF KELLEYS ISLAND?
For a general map of Kelleys Island, you can pick up our vacation
guide at the Chamber Office or at just about any island business.
For a decorative or more detailed map, please visit our numerous
gift shops.
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DO YOU HAVE
POISONOUS SNAKES ON KELLEYS ISLAND?
No, but we are home to the endangered Lake Erie Water Snake.
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WHERE CAN I GET A GOOD MEAL?
There are several dining establishments on Kelleys Island ranging
from burgers to a fine dinner. Please check our dining section on
the website.
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IS THERE A COMPUTER FOR PUBLIC USE?
The Kelleys
Island Library has computer terminals for use with
internet access and the Village Pump now offers wireless
internet access for free but you must have own computer.
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WHERE IS THERE A
PICNIC TABLE AND OUTDOOR GRILL FOR PUBLIC USE?
There is a picnic area at the foot of the Glacial Grooves and
between within the Kelleys Island State Park. Also, on Division
Street, across from the Kelleys Island School, there is a State
Park picnic area.
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WHAT ARE
THE KELLEYS ISLAND LIBRARY HOURS?
HOURS - NOVEMBER 12 THROUGH MARCH 31:
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2:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
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2:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
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2:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
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10:00 a.m. -
1:00 p.m. |
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WHAT TIME IS MASS AT CHURCH?
St. Micheals Catholic Church has mass ON Saturday
at 4:00 p.m. and Sunday at 9:00 a.m.
Zion Methodist Church has SS at 9:30 a.m. and
worship at 10:30 a.m.
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WHO DO I CONTACT TO HAVE A WEDDING
ON THE ISLAND?
If you wish to rent a village location you need to fill
out a reservation form at the Village Office. They can
be contacted at 419-749-2535. Or You can contact either
of the two churches on the island to make wedding
arrangements; St. Micheal's Catholic Church
-419-746-2481 OR Zion Methodist Church - 419-746-2514.
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HOW DO I GET TO CEDAR POINT?
The best way to Cedar Point is from the Jet Express in
Sandusky. You can arrange for a cab to shuttle you from
the Sandusky Jet Dock to Cedar Point. They are extremely
close to Cedar Point and the best part you do not have
to deal with the traffic!
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HOW DO I GET TO PUT-IN-BAY?
The best way to the Bay is by the Jet Express. They
offer an inter-island rate the will take you back and
forth between Kelleys and Put-in-Bay.
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