Put-in-Bay

A day trip to Put-in-Bay with Nowak Tours offers students a fun and educational island adventure filled with history, science, and natural beauty. From exploring Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial to learning about island ecosystems at the Aquatic Visitors Center, students gain valuable insights in a hands-on, engaging environment. With Nowak Tours taking care of transportation and planning, it’s a smooth, safe, and memorable day that brings classroom lessons to life in a unique setting.

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Stone lab house
aerial view of Put-in-Bay and Lake Erie
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We can tailor any tour to fit your group’s unique needs and budget. At Nowak Tours, we know how to make every dollar go further.

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Highlights & Attractions:

Crystal Cave

Discovered by workers in 1897 while digging a well for the winery 40 feet above, Put-In-Bay’s Crystal Cave is the worlds largest geode. The walls of this Ohio cave are covered in strontium sulfate, a blueish mineral called celestite. These crystals range from 8 to 18 inches long.

Aquatic Center

Learn more about Lake Erie by exploring its rich history and experiencing science up close at the Aquatic Visitors Center on Lake Erie’s South Bass Island near Put-In-Bay, Ohio. Here you can investigate Lake Erie’s complex ecosystem through hand on science activities.

Stone Lab

For more than 100 years, Stone Laboratory has been and invaluable asset in freshwater biology research, science education and outreach. Stone Lab programs have introduced thousands of students of all ages to the basics of field-based biological science.

Perry’s Cave

The cave lies 52 feet below the surface of South Bass Island. It was discovered in 1813 by Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, hero of the battle of Lake Erie. The cave is 208 feet long by 165 feet wide. Rotate your group between the cave, butterfly house, and gem mining.

Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial

Established to honor those who fought in the Battle of Lake Erie, during the War of 1812, and to celebrate the long-lasting peace among Great Britain, Canada and the U.S. The memorial, A Doric column, rises 352 feet over Lake Erie.

Island Tram Tour

Hop aboard the Island Transportation Tour Train and enjoy a narrated sightseeing tour of the island. If you are taking a tram tour, or just being transported from place to place, the Tour Train is the most enjoyable way to move about the island.

Tips to Know

Distance From Cleveland
83 miles
Travel Time From Cleveland
2 hours and 8 minutes
Typical Trip Length
1 Day
Most Popular Attractions
Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial, Perry’s Cave, Island Tram Tour
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