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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Kelleys Island

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Kelleys Island, Ohio

Updated July 1, 2016

Unusual Attractions in Kelleys Island

Kelleys Island, Ohio

Kelley's Island Glacial Grooves

Deep scars on the earth left by the Ice Age.

Kelleys Island, Ohio

Kelleys Island Winery Ruins

These beautiful wineries were at the center of Lake Erie's "grape belt" back when the Midwest dominated American wine production.

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Put-in-Bay, Ohio

Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial

The world's tallest doric column is this Ohio monument to a naval victory in the War of 1812.

6 miles from Kelleys Island

Put-in-Bay, Ohio

Crystal Cave

Take a drunken tour inside the world's largest known geode.

6 miles from Kelleys Island

Sandusky, Ohio

Merry-Go-Round Museum

Learn about the history and craftsmanship of carousels inside this museum located in a former post office.

9 miles from Kelleys Island

Sandusky, Ohio

Plum Brook Station (Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility)

This NASA test station is home to some of the world’s largest and most powerful space environment simulation facilities.

17 miles from Kelleys Island

Bellevue, Ohio

Mad River and NKP Railroad Museum

In northern Ohio, the glorious past of America's trains is on full display.

23 miles from Kelleys Island

Cool Places to Eat & Drink in Kelleys Island

Kelleys Island, Ohio

Kelleys Island Winery Ruins

These beautiful wineries were at the center of Lake Erie's "grape belt" back when the Midwest dominated American wine production.

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