Attractions Kelleys Island, Ohio

1 attractions

1.1 beaches , wildlife
1.2 businesses
1.3 camps

attractions

glacial grooves state park, kelleys island. these glacial grooves carved out during pleistocene (the last ice age).


beaches , wildlife

kelleys island features number of public beaches. many areas allow swimming, boating, , fishing.

in august 2010, report nature conservancy in conjunction fish , wildlife service u.s. fish & wildlife service, ontario ministry of natural resources, , several other non-profit agencies listed kelleys 7th ecologically threatened island in great lakes. reasons given island s poor ecological health included development, tourism , recreation, marinas , resorts, increased roads , buildings, incompatible agricultural practices , invasive species.

businesses

the common types of establishments on kelleys island pubs , restaurants, of close winter season in september , reopen around may. island features coffee shop, miniature golf course, several small general/convenience stores, , large number of gift shops. no liquor sold on island outside of bars or restaurants, several shops sell beer , wine.

the island home kelley s island wine company, 1 of largest wineries in u.s., established in 1872. stopped operation after 2 major fires destroyed facility during prohibition. ruins of of original late-19th-century winery still standing on island. zettler family re-established kelley s island wine in 1982 @ site of 1 of oldest stone cottages on island, known nicholas smith house (built c. 1865). kirt , robby zettler continue operate working winery , tourist attraction.

camps

camp patmos, christian youth camp, located on northeast side of island. camp patmos purchased in 1952 nativity b.v.m. parish of cleveland site of faith-based summer camp youth. chapel built in 1959 , pool added in 1968. 20 new cabins built campers. camp patmos has added many more buildings , programs since including rec center, 200-foot (61 m) dock, pophouse, guest cabins , continues run christian summer camp , retreat programs youth 4th thru 12th grade. erie county 4h camp located on north side of island.