If you are and outdoor person, you will enjoy everything Port Clinton Ohio has to offer. From spending a day hitting the waves skiing or swimming to hiking trails, there is much to do. After a day in the great outdoors, relax and unwind in comfort and style at the Island House Inn, a Premier Centennial Hotel on the shores of Lake Erie.
We are located just miles from wildlife sanctuaries Magee Marsh, Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge and Crane Creek. Bird watchers can spot bald eagles, hawks, vultures, swans, ducks and other species. Migrating songbirds rest here before winging across the lake. Hundreds of different species have been identified, making this one of the best bird-watching areas in the country.
Port Clinton is close to quality state park trails at East Harbor State Park in Lakeside. Located on the shores of Lake Erie, East Harbor State Park has unlimited opportunities for outdoor recreation. Boating, fishing, swimming, picnicking and hiking are popular while nature enthusiasts will enjoy the abundance of waterfowl, shorebirds and other species of wildlife found in the park's scenic wetlands. East Harbor's 7-mile trail system leads through the many different habitats within the park. The Middle Harbor Trail skirts the southern edge of the Middle Harbor game sanctuary and includes a stop at a bird observation blind. The short Blackberry Trail near the camp check-in station invites hikers to enjoy a pleasant evening stroll. Other foot trails near the swimming beach offer the opportunity to observe the flora and fauna of a beach community.
Port Clinton is more than just the "Walleye Capital of the World." It is surrounded by water. You can enjoy any water sport you can think of. We are close to the public boat launches and we are within walking distance to the docks where you can rent a charter for the day.
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