Take some time while you’re at the conference to explore some of the great attractions Sandusky, Ohio has to offer. The 2016 AMTA conference hotel, Kalahari Resort and Conference Center, is within a short drive of downtown Sandusky.  Sandusky (pictured above) is situated on beautiful Lake Erie.

If you have a Pinterest account (free), we have a Pinterest board of popular Sandusky attractions. Looking for even more things to do? Check out Lake Erie Shores and Islands for local events, entertainment and shopping in and around Sandusky!

Local Museums & Attractions In and Around Sandusky, Ohio

• The Merry-Go-Round Museum in downtown Sandusky

• Downtown Sandusky Historic Walking Tour 

• Milan Museum – which boasts one of the best glass museums in the country at 10 Edison Drive Milan, OH just a short drive from Sandusky.

• The Maritime Museum of Sandusky
• Flying in and out of CLE International Airport?  Consider checking out where Rock-N-Roll began at The Rock-N-Roll Hall of Fame in Downtown Cleveland.

Shopping, Restaurant & Entertainment Areas

• Firelands Winery

• Small City Tap House – say YES to 44 beers on tap!  Located in downtown Sandusky.

• Zinc Brassiere 

• Toft’s – Ohio’s Oldest Dairy!  Home of the Scoop of Joe ice cream.

• Volstead Bar – Sandusky’s “Speak Easy” restaurant and  bar.

• Make your own chocolates at Tre Sorelle Cioccolato, located in downtown Sandusky.

• Herme’s Vineyard and Winery

• Dockside Cafe – home to the Walleye Tacos located in downtown Sandusky right on Lake Erie.

• Crush Winebar in Downtown Sandusky

• Check out the interactive map of Sandusky through Lake Erie Shores & Islands for additional Shopping and Restaurants!

Local events during conference weekend:

• Kelly’s Island Half Marathon on November 13, 2016

• Check out the interactive map of Sandusky through Lake Erie Shores & Islands for the interactive schedule of events!

Family-Friendly Attractions:

If your family is joining you for the trip to Sandusky, here are some kid-friendly places for them to explore while you’re attending conference events:

• Kalahari Indoor Waterpark – when you book your stay at Kalahari for conference that entitles you to free water passes daily!

• Kalahari Arcade, Laser Tag, Bowling and Mini Golf – send your kids and significant other off to the Arcade while you present or attend concurrent sessions.

• Kalahari Spa – start or end your day with a trip to the Kalahari spa.  Conference Attendees receive 20% off on all spa services! Check out the Spa Menu online.

• Kalahari Adventure Club – check-in daily for special events, crafts, games and the indoor animal petting zoo (they have a baby lion!) available to all kids of all ages daily.

• Toft’s – Ohio’s older Dairy!  Stop in for some authentic ice cream!

• The Merry-Go-Round Museum in downtown Sandusky