Bratenahl to Cleveland
12.4 miles: 0 hours, 42 minutes
The route passes upscale homes on Lake Erie in Bratenahl and skirts downtown Cleveland before entering the heart of the city. Downtown is jam-packed with cool sights like the eye-catching, I. M. Pei-designed Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum and the Great Lakes Science Center’s 150-foot wind turbine.
Cleveland to Vermilion
39.0 miles: 1 hours, 25 minutes
The stunning 52-story Beaux-Arts-style Terminal Tower, built in 1930, marks the start of the drive out of downtown. After crossing over the Cuyahoga River on the Main Avenue bridge, a relaxing ride with scenic views of Lake Erie stretches for miles. Pause along the way at idyllic beaches and fishing piers.
Vermilion to Marblehead
54.2 miles: 2 hours, 44 minutes
Quaint small-town vibes await you in Vermilion, while Sandusky’s 22 miles of coastline and indoor waterparks allow for tons of aquatic fun year-round. Cedar Point, a 364-acre amusement park that opened in 1870, counts 17 roller coasters among its many rides. The 1821 Marblehead Lighthouse will delight shutterbugs.