Put-in-Bay Tour Train

185 Toledo Ave.
Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
419-285-4855
Put-in-Bay Tour Train

Put-in-Bay Tour Train – All Aboard For Island Fun!

Learn about Put-in-Bay with the Put-in-Bay Tour Train. This bright and modern tour train cruises throughout South Bass Island with a narrated tour and stops at several popular Put-in-Bay attractions along the way. The open-air tour train makes it easy to relax and take in some lake breezes and summer days on this one-hour-long guided island tour.

How To Board The Tour Train

First, you will purchase your tickets at the bus terminal at the corner of Toledo Avenue and Delaware. This is in the heart of downtown near DJ’s Ice Cream, making it easy to have a meal before departing at one of the many Put-in-Bay Restaurants. Nearby options include The Boathouse Bar and Grille, The Village Bakery, and Pasquale’s.

The train is led by a Jeep manufactured in nearby Toledo Ohio. The knowledgeable local driver will share their wealth of information thru a speaker system mounted in each car of the train. You will learn all about the history of Put-in-Bay as you pass by various points of interest. This is the perfect way for first-time island visitors to learn where everything is!

Scheduled Stops

The tour train stops at several popular

attractions during the tour, including:

• Perry’s Cave and Family Fun Center
• Heineman’s Winery
• Perry’s Victory and International Peace Monument
• Lake Erie Island Nature and Wildlife Area

It’s all about the journey, not the destination, or so they say. The tour train guide gives detailed information about Put-in-Bay’s important role in the War of 1812 and the Battle of Lake Erie. Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry and his small squadron of troops sailed from Put-in-Bay harbor to defeat the British troops during this battle.

This was a true turning point for the War of 1812. Prior to Perry’s victory, national morale was at an all-time low. Thanks to his and his troop’s bravery, the American people had hope again, and we went on to ultimately defeat the British.

Tour Train Guide Attractions

Heineman’s Winery is the oldest winery in Put-in-Bay. It is also the only island winery to practice “vine to wine” practices. This means they only sell wine they make using grapes in their vineyard. Purchase wine at their gift shop to enjoy with dinner after the tour. Heineman’s is unique in the fact that they were the only winery to survive Prohibition. This was due to the Crystal Cave on their property. Home of the largest geode in the world, the winery switched from winemaking to tour guides and rode out that pesky problem of Prohibition.

Put-in-Bay really is an ecological wonder. The Lake Erie Island Nature and Wildlife Area hosts a full schedule of special programs devoted to the natural beauty of this island. Topics include Tree Identification, Frog Pond Search, and Monarch Butterflies.

Perry’s Cave and Family Fun Center contains so many fun things to do under one roof it is positively mind-boggling! From mini golf to a rock wall, it is easy to spend the whole day here. Make sure to visit Perry’s Cave, another indication of the fascinating landscape of the island.

Perry’s Victory and International Peace Monument is both a testament to peace between nations and a landmark for Put-in-Bay. This 352 feet Doric Column is the first thing people see while journeying to the island. Just one more thing that makes this island so special!