Help Gang- gather some info 4 new employees, etc.

Hey all,

As you read, I posted info for "Things To Do On Your Day Off" in the Toledo/BG area including malls, restaurants, community theaters/cultural events, area attractions.

Living in the Sandusky for 5 years, as well as travelling there at "least" bi-weekly, I am very familar with "Things to Do" in the area, but I would love to have your personal input- and I will then post all of your information in one posting for new employees. I know that many new people may feel intimidated or "lost", thinking that they are "stuck" at the park.

So aside from the obvious (Louies, Old Dutch, Club X, etc.), please feel free to send me suggestions via personal e-mail. I am seeking area restaurants, community theater/cultural & sporting events, area attractions within a 15 mile range of the Cedar Point peninsula. Thank you and I look forward to your replies!!

I hope there are some Karaoke clubs. Its my new love. :)

Im pretty sure they have Karaoke Nights at Club-X, im not sure though

That would be correct Eric, every wednesday night at Club X!!!!

there is the sandusky state theater. during the summer they have some pretty good shows going on. i mean its no broadway or anything like that, but the tickets prices are decent and i like the shows. just go to their website and they should have a schedule of shows along with the ticket prices. and the employee bus does make runs downtown.

MacKenzie said:
That would be correct Eric, every wednesday night at Club X!!!!

MacKenzie, where you with us when there were like 10 of us in the van after Karaoke night at X and we got pulled over cause Anthony ran the stop sign? Worst night of my life.

Anyways I didn't go too many places when I was there because I didn't have a car. So if you dont have a car you're basically stuck there unless you want to walk to downtown Sandusky (Its actually very nice)

If you have a car Marblehead Lighthouse is a pretty cool place to go. It doesnt take too long to get there and on the way there are some cheap tourist attractions like a "safari" and a cheap water park.

Morgan23 said:

MacKenzie said:
That would be correct Eric, every wednesday night at Club X!!!!

MacKenzie, where you with us when there were like 10 of us in the van after Karaoke night at X and we got pulled over cause Anthony ran the stop sign? Worst night of my life.

Bahaha NOOOO! I was out with Rian, but I heard that story like a trillion times. Haha I have no idea how you guys got out of that one. Worst, but luckiest night of your life!

Two movie theaters. The crappy one by the mall is getting shut down and they are building a NICE 12 screen one down the road by Menards i think

There's an amazing jetti to look out over the park, it's near battery park, my favorite place to just go and relax and think! It's beautiful to look atthe park from the jetti, and there's a fun little playground we referred to as death park! It has a crazy stand up see-saw! It's about a 30-45 min walk from commons of a 2min drive, I forget the road names but it's not that far and it's an incredible place to go!

We used to go hang out on Cedar Point Beach at night. There are very few if any people and you can see all that stars. It closes at midnight though, so we obviously didn't hang out there very long.

**PARKS**

CITY PARK GREENHOUSE: 620 Elm Street, downtown Sandusky. Providing a functioning model to demonstrate how location and environmental conditions affect solar electric production. You can view how much electric this solar array generates as well as how much we are reducing the production of greenhouse gasses.

JACKSON STREET PIER: 233 East Shoreline Dr, Sandusky. The pier has extraordinary views of Cedar Point, Marblehead, and Sandusky Bay. The Goodtime I and Pelee Islander dock boats here. Great for pier fishing as well.

SKATE PARK- behind the City Building & Police Dept., 222 Meigs Street. Meeting place of local skateboarders with specially designed skate ramps and seating area. Walk out onto the pier for great fishing locations at night. Restroom available.

MAUMEE BAY STATE PARK- Offering not only the finest of recreational facilities in the Midwest, but also a unique natural environment created by the convergence of the land and Lake Erie, nestled among scenic meadows, wet woods and lush marshes teeming with wildlife. The balance of recreational facilities with the natural world gives visitors a diverse experience in a coastal environment. Including two large beaches and an inlet pond, perfect for water activities. Inflatable water slide, jet ski/kayak rentals in the Spring/Summer. 35 minutes WEST of Sandusky off of Rte 2.

MARBLEHEAD LIGHTHOUSE- one of Lake Erie's best known and most-photographed landmarks, is one of Ohio's newest state parks! The grounds surrounding the lighthouse offer excellent picnicking and views of Lake Erie, Sandusky Bay, Kelleys Island and South Bass Island. 110 Lighthouse Drive, Marblehead, OH 43440

EAST HARBOR STATE PARK- located on the Western shores of Lake Erie, the park has unlimited opportunities for outdoor sporting enthusiasts including fishing, boating, camping, etc. Nature lovers will be shocked at the abundance of waterfowl, shorebirds, snakes and other species of wildlife. 1169 North Buck Rd. Marblehead, OH 43440.

FREMONT CONCERT IN THE PARK SERIES: The Fremont Concert In The Park series entertains people in the beautiful outdoor setting of Birchard Park. Check back online for the upcoming 2010 season! 1400 Birchard Avenue, Fremont OH 43420.

TINDALL BRIDGE: Rice Road, rural Sandusky County- just outside of Fremont, OH 43420. Built in 1915, its attractive plaque proudly credits its builders with reconstructing the crossing with a steel bridge perhaps creates images of the 1880s. The Champion Iron Company certainly did build a bridge worthy of pride. The bridge has been maintained well and today is still posted with a generous 25 ton weight limit. It retains original lattice railings, which are interesting because they are present beyond the truss itself and onto the abutments. The adjacent park is popular for late night fishing and a great observation point for wildlife including deer, fox, raccoon, owls, etc.

HURON LIGHTHOUSE AND PIER- The Huron Lighthouse is maintained by the United States Coast Guard. The mile long pier is open to the public and is a great fishing spot all year long. The pier is heavily used for fishing year-round and is a popular site for walkers and avid birdwatchers. Located at the end of Main Street in downtown Huron.

PEARSON METROPARK: Located 50 minutes WEST of Sandusky off Rte 2, at 761 Lallendorf Rd (with an entrance off Navarre Ave- Rte 2). One of the last remaining stands of the Great Black Swamp, a dense black forest that once covered Northwest Ohio. Bridges, ponds, and waterfall gardens were built by the Works Progress Administration in the Great Depression. Attractions include a fully stocked fishing pond, pedal boats, a sledding hill, playground, soccer field, baseball diamonds, tennis courts, and 1800s era cabin.

Damons Grill- A leading full-service, casual dining restaurant concept that features its award winning ribs, steaks, and tossed salads. Ask for a window seat along the Bay, overlooking Cedar Point peninsula!! Join them 3-7 p.m. Monday-Friday for ½ off Appetizers, Mixed Drinks, Domestic Bottles & Drafts. 701 East Water Street, downtown Sandusky OH 44870.

Margaritaville- For the best in Mexican and Caribbean style dining, kick off your shoes and relax at our informal restaurant complete with live entertainment and the area's best drink specials. Best seats are along the waterfall and stream on the back patio. 212 Fremont Avenue, Sandusky OH 44870

Chet & Matt's Pizza- an independantly owned, adult atmosphere- this local pizza joint has been a favorite for the past 15 years. It features big screen TVs, video games, plus tons of interesting collectables to talk about until your food hits the table. Outside, you simply can’t miss the regulation high school goal post, and the genuine electronic scoreboard that tracks the game of the day. With dozens of pizza toppings to choose from, be sure to create a signature Summer favorite! Bring a friend and try to bring down our 29-inch King Kong Pizza for cash and great prizes!! 1013 East Strub Rd, Sandusky OH 44870

Garden at the Lighthouse- Situated in a lovely Victorian home on the site where Port Clinton's first lighthouse was built in 1832, this very laidback, casual restaurant offers a varied American menu which includes sandwiches, seafood, chicken, tossed salads and pasta salads. Request to sit on the enclosed garden porch. 226 East Perry St., Port Clinton OH 43452

Mon Ami Winery & Restaurant- One of the oldest wineries in the Lake Erie Islands region. The menu features exquisite creations from the Mon Ami’s executive chef. Mon Ami also has the famous all you can eat Seafood Buffet on Saturday and outdoors Jazz Brunch on Sunday. The Chalet Lounge stone cooked home made pizzas & live entertainment/dancing on Friday & Saturday evening & on Sunday afternoons. 3845 East Wine Cellar Road, Port Clinton OH 43452

Cisco and Charlies Restaurante Es Cantina- Port Clinton's popular "it" place to be in the Summertime, especially if you are seeking live entertainment/dancing along with Mexican specialty dining and fresh Lake Erie seafood, & dangerously strong margaritas. 1632 East Perry Street, Port Clinton OH 43452

Golden Dragon Restaurant- an informal, family style Chinese restaurant in nearby Fremont with an unusually extensive menu that also offers take out. The Hawaiian sweet rolls and almond chicken are highly recommended! 226 East State Street, Fremont OH 43420

The 818 Club- a local Fremont, Ohio family restaurant with a traditional Irish pub atmosphere. They offer a long-standing reputation
for good food, quality service, and a comfortable, hometown, dining experience. Be sure to try the infamous "Fishbowl"- 32 oz. of draft beer served in a fishbowl. 818 Croghan Street, Fremont OH 43420.

Water's Edge Restaurant, Maumee Bay State Park- encompassing a breathtaking glass wrap-around view of Lake Erie, this hotel restaurant offers a laidback, continental cuisine. The All You Can Eat buffets are amazing!! Sunday brunch runs from 9am-2pm. Maumee Bay State Park (off Rte 2), Oregon OH 43619.

Chett and Matt's is hands down my favorite pizza anywhere. The rest of their menu is pretty tasty too. I recommend checking out their buffets. I believe lunch buffet (pizza and salad) run Monday-Friday from around 11A-1:30P and the dinner buffet (with pizza, salad and wings) runs from about 5P-8P Sunday-Thursday.

man I totally agree 100%!! Chet & Matt's buffet is awesome and their menu is great.

I've done parks & restaurants,...next on my agenda will be area attractions, as well as cultural events. As you've noticed, there have been 10 selections from each category. These are only very limited suggestions- there is so much more! All are based on comments/opinions/suggestions from former employees.