Contact Info
PO Box 549
Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
- Phone:
- 419-285-2184
Basics
- Type:
- Other
Description
Established to honor those who fought in the Battle of Lake Erie, during the war of 1812, but in equal part it is here to celebrate the long-lasting peace between Britain, Canada and the U.S. Situated 5 miles from the longest undefended boarder in the world. Monument Construction began in October 1912, opened to the public on June 13 1915, and became a National Park Service Memorial in 1936.
Hours + Fees
Hours:
Operating Hours
January to late April open by prior appointment
Late April to mid-May 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mid-May to mid-June 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Mid-June to September 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
September to mid-October 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Late October to December 31 open by prior appointment.
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial (IPM) is located within the Village of Put-in-Bay. Put-in-Bay is located on South Bass Island and is most often accessible by ferry boats, airplanes, airboats, and private boats. Several taxi companies and island tour trains are available for travel around island. There is also a bus line that runs between the Miller Boat Line dock and the village of Put-in-Bay. The Jet Express docks within walking distance of the village of Put-in-Bay and the Perry's Victory & IPM.
Plane
Griffing Island Flying Service (419-626-5161): Year round transit to Put-in-Bay and all of the Lake Erie Islands from Port Clinton and Sandusky. Reservations are required.
Dairy Air (419-285-5057): Year round transit to Put-in-Bay and all of the Lake Erie Islands from Port Clinton. Reservations are required.
Private Planes can land at Put-in-Bay Airport. It is open daily from dawn to dusk. A small landing fee is charged and tie-downs are available.
Car
Traveling east, use Ohio Turnpike to US 250. Take US 250 north to SR 2 west. Take SR 2 west and follow directions below for the Jet Express or Miller Boat Line.
Traveling west, use Ohio Turnpike to SR 53. Take SR 53 north to SR 2 east. Take SR 2 east and follow directions below for the Jet Express or Miller Boat Line.
Ferry Service
To reach Port Clinton: The Jet Express passenger ferry
Take SR 2 to SR163/Port Clinton exit and follow the signs to the Jet Express.
Sandusky: The Jet Express passenger ferry
Take SR 2 to SR250 N/Sandusky exit and follow the signs to the Jet Express.
Reach Kelly's Island: The Jet Express passenger ferry from the public dock on Kelly's Island to Put-in-Bay or Sandusky.
To reach Catawaba Island: Miller Boat Line passenger and vehicle ferry
Take SR 2 to SR53 N/Catawba Island exit and to the Miller Boat Line.
Reach Middle Bass Island: Sunny S passenger ferry from the public dock on Middle Bass Island to The Boardwalk, Put-in-Bay.