Put-in-Bay is one of Lake Erie's top tourist destinations, accessible via ferry and jet boat service from the northeastern Ohio mainland. The bustling village is located on South Bass Island and is home to a wide variety of family-friendly and nightlife attractions, including Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial, which commemorates a significant War of 1812 victory. Other significant historic sites include the world's largest geode, located at Heineman's Winery and Crystal Cave. The region's winemaking and shipbuilding history is explored at the Lake Erie Islands Historical Museum, while nature is on display at Perry's Cave Family Fun Center, which offers a walkthrough limestone cave and a butterfly house. Shopping, dining, and nightlife are plentiful in the village's downtown district, which is host to a number of festivals throughout the summer tourism season.

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