Cedar Point Family Fun Vacation Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrive in Sandusky, Ohio and check-in at Cedar Point's Hotel Breakers. Relax at the hotel's beach or indoor water park.
• Day 2: Spend the day at Cedar Point amusement park, home to the world's best roller coasters. Don't miss the new Steel Vengeance coaster, and enjoy the park's live shows and games.
• Day 3: Visit the Soak City water park, located within the Cedar Point resort. The park features water slides, a wave pool, and a lazy river.
• Day 4: Head to the African Safari Wildlife Park to see exotic animals up close. Take a safari tour or a walk-through exhibit, where you can feed giraffes and deer.
• Day 5: Explore Put-in-Bay Island, located in Lake Erie. Take a ferry ride to the island to visit Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial, rent a golf cart to tour the island's attractions, and enjoy waterfront dining.
• Day 6: Spend the day at Kelleys Island, another island in Lake Erie. Hike the Glacial Grooves State Memorial or visit the Kelleys Island Historical Association museums.
• Day 7: Visit the Merry-Go-Round Museum in nearby Port Clinton, Ohio. Learn about the history of carousel horses and ride on a restored 1939 Allan Herschell carousel.
• Day 8: Enjoy a day at the beach at the Cedar Point's Cedar Beach. Play beach volleyball or rent a Jet Ski for some water fun.
• Day 9: Visit the Historic Lyme Village, a living history museum featuring restored buildings from the 1800s.
• Day 10: Wrap up your vacation at Cedar Point's Challenge Park, where you can play mini-golf, ride go-karts and rock climb.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Hotel Breakers (4 nights, $1,000)
• Cedar Point (1 day, $75)
• Soak City (1 day, $30)
• African Safari Wildlife Park (1 day, $25)
• Put-in-Bay Island (1 day, $50)
• Kelleys Island (1 day, $45)
• Merry-Go-Round Museum (1 day, $12)
• Cedar Beach (1 day, free)
• Historic Lyme Village (1 day, $15)
• Challenge Park (1 day, $40)
Total Estimated Costs: $1,292

Transportation

It's recommended to have a car for this vacation, as many of the activities are located outside of Sandusky. Travel costs may vary based on the distance traveled and gas prices during your trip.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider adding a day trip to Cleveland to visit the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame or the Cleveland Museum of Art. If you have less time, consider skipping one of the islands or the Merry-Go-Round Museum. Also, be sure to purchase tickets to Cedar Point and Soak City online in advance to save time.