Kelleys Island Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
island in the United States of America
About Kelleys Island
The island is sparsely-populated, with a small village on the south side of the island, residential areas on the east side, a limestone quarry on the west side, and a State Park on the north side. Ferries from the mainland dock at the village several times/day during prime tourist season. This season lasts from late spring to early fall. Visiting in the winter is difficult as the lake freezes over and becomes impassible. Off season travel should only be attempted if you secured lodging in advance and are solely interested in the winter scenes on the island, as nearly any lodging, restaurants, attractions, or businesses in general will be closed. During the Ice Age, receding glaciers carved glacier grooves across the island. Kelleys Island was first inhabited by the Native Americans, creati
Top Attractions in Kelleys Island
Explore the best things to see and do in Kelleys Island:
- ★Charles Herdon Sculpture Garden and Art Gallery
- ★Glacial Grooves State Memorial
- ★Inscription Rock
- ★Kelleys Island Historical Museum
- ★Kelleys Island State Park
- ★Kelley's Island War Memorial
- ★Monument to the Unknown Soldier
- ★North Pond State Nature Preserve
Where to Eat in Kelleys Island
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Seaway Marina
Where to Stay in Kelleys Island
- 🏨Kelleys Island State Park
- 🏨Kelleys Island Venture Resort
- 🏨The Fly Inn Luxury B&B
Kelleys Island Travel Guide Sections
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