LOCALTravel | Put-In-BayA 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.The Columbus DispatchBusinesses such as restaurants, taverns and shops line the shore and extend into the harbor at Put-In-Bay.The Columbus DispatchA classic police car sits in front of the historic Town Hall in Put-In-Bay.The Columbus DispatchDowntown Put-In-Bay is popular with visitors young and old.The Columbus DispatchPerry's Monument celebrates victory, and peace between the U.S., Canada and Great Britain.The Columbus DispatchBikes and golf carts are popular forms of transportation at Put-In-Bay.The Columbus DispatchAn antique 1917 carousel offers rides in Put-In-Bay.The Columbus DispatchPut-In-Bay Winery is a popular stop in downtown Put-In-Bay.The Columbus DispatchClassic cars put on a parade many weekends on Put-In-Bay.The Columbus DispatchClassic cars put on a parade many weekends on Put-In-Bay.The Columbus DispatchNational Park rangers enter Perry's Monument to ready the elevator for the day.The Columbus DispatchClassic cars put on a parade many weekends on Put-In-Bay.The Columbus DispatchRangers raise a flag of Great Britain at the Perry's Monument visitor center.The Columbus DispatchGiant urns at the base of the monument commemorate the ships in the Battle of Lake Erie.The Columbus DispatchClassic and unusual cars put on a parade many weekends on Put-In-Bay.The Columbus DispatchClassic and unusual cars put on a parade many weekends on Put-In-Bay.The Columbus DispatchGiant urns at the base of the monument commemorate the ships in the Battle of Lake Erie.The Columbus DispatchVisitors at the top of the monument can see the surrounding islands, including Middle Bass Island.The Columbus DispatchKayaks are a great way to explore the island.The Columbus DispatchThe natural harbor at Put-In-Bay was completely undeveloped and uninhabited when Perry fought near here.The Columbus DispatchThe giant urn atop the monument also is lit at night as a navigation beacon.The Columbus DispatchThe town of Put-In-Bay centers on the harbor.The Columbus DispatchA ferry brings passengers and vehicles to South Bass Island.The Columbus DispatchThe natural harbor at Put-In-Bay was completely undeveloped and uninhabited when Perry fought near here.The Columbus DispatchA young visitor awaits the elevator atop the monument.The Columbus DispatchMuch of the island is now covered with trees, as it was in Perry's day.The Columbus Dispatch