Sandusky, OH and Cedar Point

[Boatboy24]

Cedar Point has been on my bucket list for a while, and is now on my teenage kids' bucket lists. Thinking of a short trip this summer to drive up there from N. Va and spend probably two days at the park - maybe a little more, if it makes sense to stay longer. Any suggestions on lodging and navigating the park? 3 of the 4 of us love coasters, so I don't want to make it all about coasters, but that will certainly be on the agenda. Other things to do in the area? We are also baseball fans, though I'm not exactly sure how close it is to Cleveland; but taking in a game there would be fun.

And if you're a fan of the movie "Tommy Boy", we would of course stop at Callahan Auto Parts if that were actually possible.

 

[Ohio Bob]

CP is an hour west of Cleveland. Pick your favorite hotel chain and you’ll find it relatively near the park.

 

[BigDaveK]

Love Cedar Point. First time I went (early 60's) we took a train from downtown Cleveland.
Went to the first 10 or so Halloweekends, great fun. Now too popular, too crowded.
Staying at The Breakers in the park is convenient but there's a boatload of hotels/motels in the area.
Firelands Winery is real close. Other wineries on the islands. Nice merry go round museum in Sandusky.
Homebrew Ohio is near Firelands!

 

[Jack of All Trades]

Look into Put-In-Bay. Plenty of fun to be had there as well.
https://putinbay.com/

 

[Ohio Bob]

Homebrew Ohio is near Firelands!

If you’re so inclined, might as well hit Label Peelers. It’s just a short 20 minutes or less off the interstate.

 

[BigDaveK]

If you’re so inclined, might as well hit Label Peelers. It’s just a short 20 minutes or less off the interstate.

I did not know that!
Unfortunately now that I'm in Hocking Hills the North Coast is a good 3+ hour drive, visits are less frequent.