Founded in 1818, and located between Cleveland and Toledo, Ohio, Sandusky is a beautiful historic city located on the southern shores of Lake Erie. Usually known for being the home of Cedar Point, many of the city's finest features are commonly overlooked. Sandusky has an ideal location on the Sandusky Bay and Lake Erie, perfect for fishing, boating and sailing. The combination of the lake and railroads provides local industries with the materials needed for manufacturing. Also, commerce thrives from the mass amount of visitors the city welcomes each year. Sandusky is also known for its Victorian architecture, including 30 buildings that are on the historic register. A national survey ranked Sandusky as one of the top 5 favorite family vacation destinations in America. Sandusky, due in great part to Cedar Point Amusement Park. This major amusement center has consistently been voted the number one amusement park in the United States, and features more roller coasters and total rides than virtually any other park in the world. It’s one of the main reasons the park draws millions of visitors annually. Hopefully you will be one of them. The city also bordering beautiful Lake Erie. As a result, it has managed to keep its unique identity and heritage. Take a walk along the waterfront and you will know why. You will walk amid renovated historic buildings as well as new, modern structures. While no visit to Sandusky is complete with visiting Cedar Point, there are plenty of other sites, attractions, and things to do. You can visit the African Safari Wildlife Park and view exotic animals, visit Thomas Edison’s birthplace and see some of his greatest inventions, or even take a ride on an antique carousel at the Merry-Go-Round Museum. If culture is more to your liking, be sure to visit the Hayes Presidential Center. It’s the home of the first Presidential library in the country. If you happen to be visiting in the summer, be sure get wet at Soak City. This 18-acre water park offers splashing fun for the whole family. It will be a sure fire hit with the kids. Be prepared for the weather while visiting as Sandusky has four distinct seasons with temperatures always getting cooler at night. Be sure to dress accordingly. Sandusky continues its renaissance as a cultural and recreational destination with quality shopping, dining and entertainment for everyone to enjoy. The distinctive historic architecture, beautifully landscaped parks, friendly atmosphere, world class attractions, and seasonal beauty offer a charm that makes Sandusky a truly memorable place to visit.