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Sandusky, Ohio
Population: 27,844
Located in Erie County
The City of Sandusky has a unique location on the Southern Shore of Lake Erie midway between Cleveland and Toledo. Sandusky offers small town living with easy access to both of these major urban areas. "The New Rating Guide to Life in America's Small Cities" has chosen Sandusky as the sixth best small city in America in a comparison of 193 U.S. "micropolitan" areas--cities with 15,000 to 50,000 residents.
Sandusky has one of the finest and best-protected harbors on the Great Lakes. Its location enhances the industrial potential of the area by providing an abundant fresh water supply and access to Great Lakes shipping. Sandusky has one of the largest Great Lakes coal ports. Lake-oriented industries, fishing and shipping add to a well-diversified industrial base of foundries, automotive parts, metal fabricating, construction products, plastics and vinyl products, colorants, paints, and food processing equipment manufacturers. Site Selection Magazine's annual rankings of top small towns based on corporate expansion activity has ranked Sandusky #25 in the nation.
Sandusky's shoreline stretches 22 miles and the City's relationship to the islands of Lake Erie places us strategically in the heart of Vacationland. Sandusky's Bayfront Corridor located along downtown Sandusky has some of the most beautiful public access waterfront in Ohio. A municipal boat ramp, together with many private marinas and a yacht club, accommodate residents and tourists who enjoy the abundant fishing and boating. Participants from all over North America arrive annually to compete in national sailing and powerboat events.
Sandusky continues its downtown renaissance as a cultural and recreational destination with quality shopping, dining and entertainment for residents and visitors to enjoy. The distinctive historic architecture, beautifully-landscaped parks and friendly atmosphere offer a charm that makes Sandusky a memorable place to visit.
The City of Sandusky is fortunate to be able to offer a variety of public parks and recreational facilities. Whether you choose to stroll through our floral gardens in downtown's Washington Parks, play ball on one of our 17 ball diamonds, challenge the links at Mills Creek Golf Course, launch a boat to go fishing on Lake Erie, plan a picnic at one of our many shelters, or watch a picturesque sunset on the Bay, Sandusky offers all, and more.
In 2006, the city created the Greenhouse Endowment Fund to preserve the existence of the Greenhouse for years to come and to ensure the future of Washington Parks as being the most unique urban park(s) in the State of Ohio.
Sandusky is one of Ohio's most popular tourist destinations. The city is home to the Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, an amusement park and entertainment management company, as well as its flagship amusement park, Cedar Point. Cedar Point is a 364 acre amusement park located in Sandusky, on a narrow peninsula jutting into Lake Erie. It is one of the world's largest amusement parks (by ride count) with 69 rides and currently holds the world record for most roller coasters with 17, one of them being the world's second tallest and second fastest roller coaster, Top Thrill Dragster. The park also has a mile-long white sand beach, two water parks (Soak City and Castaway Bay), two marinas, several hotels, and "Challenge Park" featuring attractions such as go-karts and miniature golf. Known as "America's Roller Coast", Cedar Point has been voted "Best Amusement Park in the World" by Amusement Today for the past nine years.
Perkins Township is part of the Sandusky metropolitan area, housing numerous large, commercialized and tourist-related businesses, due, in large part, to the nearby Cedar Point amusement park. With an increase in tourism, several prominent companies have also recently built large indoor/outdoor waterpark facilities, bolstering the area's vital tourism industry. In addition, the Sandusky Mall and Sandusky Speedway lie in Perkins Township. Located within Perkins Township, you'll find Angel's Path, featuring distinctive and beautiful homes, with convenient access to the highway and turnpike, and just minutes from Plum Brook Country Club, Osborn Park, Route 250, and Erie County's shopping and restaurant district.
Johnson's Island was the site of a prisoner-of-war camp for Confederate officers captured during the American Civil War. The 300-acre island is in Sandusky Bay, located on the coast of Lake Erie, 3 miles from the city of Sandusky, Ohio. Johnson?s Island was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1990. A causeway now connects it with the mainland. Over the years, both year-round and seasonal homes have been built on Johnson's Island, especially around its perimeter. A causeway and bridge now connect the Johnson's Island to Marblehead Peninsula; the island is accessible to the public for a small fee.
Local Festivals & Attractions:
Fish Festival
Melon Festival
Source: wikipedia.org and ci.sandusky.oh.us
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