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Overview:
Sandusky, located midway between Cleveland and Toledo on Lake Erie's southern shore, is best known as the gateway to Cedar Point amusement park. However, the town, founded in 1818, offers much more. With 22 miles of Lake Erie shorefront and plentiful parks, Sandusky is a major port city and a recreational mecca as well as the county seat for Erie County. The city also boasts a large collection of restored 19th century buildings.
History:
Sandusky was first developed by Europeans in the late 18th century as a British fur trading and outpost. After the American Revolutionary War, the area--a part of the Western Reserve--became a haven for Connecticut residents displaced by the war. Sandusky also played a major role in the Underground Railroad, sheltering escaped slaves and providing passage across the lake to Canada.
The opening of Cedar Point in the 1870s brought a steady stream of seasonal vacationers to the Sandusky area, something that continues today.
Demographics:
According to a 2007 US Census estimate, Sandusky has 25,688 residents, 74.50% of whom are white. In addition, 38.7% of Sandusky residents are married. The median age is 36 and the median household income is $31,133.
Restaurants in Sandusky:
Restaurants in Sandusky include TGI Fridays (located just off of the Cedar Point causeway), Margaritaville (a venerable favorite), Damon's, Lyman Harbor Restaurant (on Lake Erie), and Zinc Brasserie (a French restaurant).
Things to Do in Sandusky Ohio:
In addition to Cedar Point, Sandusky is home to several wineries, a Merry-go-Round Museum, Lagoon Deer Park and the only Confederate cemetery located in the North. For more information, read
Parks:
Sandusky boasts a large collection of parks, many of them located on the Lake Erie shore. Among these are Washington Park, Shoreline Park, and Veterans Park. For more information, visit the Sandusky city parks Web page.
Education:
Sandusky Public Schools have an enrollment of around 3,775 students. The district has six elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools. In addition, Sandusky is home to St. Mary Central Catholic private high school.
Famous Sandusky Ohio Residents:
Sandusky favorite sons and daughters include former Ohio Supreme Court Justice, Thomas J. Moyer; NFL offensive lineman, Orlando Pace; actress Brandy Burre; and Olympic gold medalist, Scott May.
Sandusky Ohio Hotels:
Due to the proximity of Cedar Point, there are plenty of places to stay in and around Sandusky...in all price ranges. Highlights include the historic Breakers Hotel, on the Lake Erie shore at Cedar Point and Great Wolf Lodge water park. For more about accommodations in Sandusky, see:
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