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A ferry brings passengers and vehicles to South Bass Island. The island, which was uninhabited 200 years ago, has, for good reason, become one of Ohio’s top getaway destinations.
A ferry brings passengers and vehicles to South Bass Island. The island, which was uninhabited 200 years ago, has, for good reason, become one of Ohio’s top getaway destinations.
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Businesses such as restaurants, taverns and shops line the shore and extend into the harbor at Put-In-Bay.
Businesses such as restaurants, taverns and shops line the shore and extend into the harbor at Put-In-Bay.
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A classic police car sits in front of the historic Town Hall in Put-In-Bay.
A classic police car sits in front of the historic Town Hall in Put-In-Bay.
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Downtown Put-In-Bay is popular with visitors young and old.
Downtown Put-In-Bay is popular with visitors young and old.
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Perry's Monument celebrates victory, and peace between the U.S., Canada and Great Britain.
Perry's Monument celebrates victory, and peace between the U.S., Canada and Great Britain.
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Bikes and golf carts are popular forms of transportation at Put-In-Bay.
Bikes and golf carts are popular forms of transportation at Put-In-Bay.
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An antique 1917 carousel offers rides in Put-In-Bay.
An antique 1917 carousel offers rides in Put-In-Bay.
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Put-In-Bay Winery is a popular stop in downtown Put-In-Bay.
Put-In-Bay Winery is a popular stop in downtown Put-In-Bay.
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Classic cars put on a parade many weekends on Put-In-Bay.
Classic cars put on a parade many weekends on Put-In-Bay.
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Classic cars put on a parade many weekends on Put-In-Bay.
Classic cars put on a parade many weekends on Put-In-Bay.
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National Park rangers enter Perry's Monument to ready the elevator for the day.
National Park rangers enter Perry's Monument to ready the elevator for the day.
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Classic cars put on a parade many weekends on Put-In-Bay.
Classic cars put on a parade many weekends on Put-In-Bay.
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Rangers raise a flag of Great Britain at the Perry's Monument visitor center.
Rangers raise a flag of Great Britain at the Perry's Monument visitor center.
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Giant urns at the base of the monument commemorate the ships in the Battle of Lake Erie.
Giant urns at the base of the monument commemorate the ships in the Battle of Lake Erie.
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Classic and unusual cars put on a parade many weekends on Put-In-Bay.
Classic and unusual cars put on a parade many weekends on Put-In-Bay.
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Classic and unusual cars put on a parade many weekends on Put-In-Bay.
Classic and unusual cars put on a parade many weekends on Put-In-Bay.
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Giant urns at the base of the monument commemorate the ships in the Battle of Lake Erie.
Giant urns at the base of the monument commemorate the ships in the Battle of Lake Erie.
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Visitors at the top of the monument can see the surrounding islands, including Middle Bass Island.
Visitors at the top of the monument can see the surrounding islands, including Middle Bass Island.
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Kayaks are a great way to explore the island.
Kayaks are a great way to explore the island.
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The natural harbor at Put-In-Bay was completely undeveloped and uninhabited when Perry fought near here.
The natural harbor at Put-In-Bay was completely undeveloped and uninhabited when Perry fought near here.
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The giant urn atop the monument also is lit at night as a navigation beacon.
The giant urn atop the monument also is lit at night as a navigation beacon.
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The town of Put-In-Bay centers on the harbor.
The town of Put-In-Bay centers on the harbor.
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A ferry brings passengers and vehicles to South Bass Island.
A ferry brings passengers and vehicles to South Bass Island.
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The natural harbor at Put-In-Bay was completely undeveloped and uninhabited when Perry fought near here.
The natural harbor at Put-In-Bay was completely undeveloped and uninhabited when Perry fought near here.
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A young visitor awaits the elevator atop the monument.
A young visitor awaits the elevator atop the monument.
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Much of the island is now covered with trees, as it was in Perry's day.
Much of the island is now covered with trees, as it was in Perry's day.
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