Lakeside is located on the Marblehead Peninsula, halfway between Toledo and Cleveland on Lake Erie's south shore. It's easily accessible from the east or west via Interstate 90, Route 2 and Route 163. Lakeside is situated in the heart of the Lake Erie Shores & Islands region. There are many attractions and historical sites within a short driving distance of Lakeside. Print directions to Lakeside.
From Cleveland: Follow Interstate 90 W to Route 2 W (Interstate 90 becomes Route 2 just past Elyria). Follow Route 2 W to the Route 269 N exit 125A Lakeside/Marblehead (the first exit after the Sandusky Bay Bridge). On the exit ramp, veer to the left (exit 125A) and follow Route 269 N to Route 163 E; at the light turn right onto Route 163 E and proceed 4.1 miles. Located on Route 163, on your left, you will enter the South Gate entrance of Lakeside. Parking and shuttle service is available during the Chautauqua summer season.
From Toledo: Follow Route 2 E to Route 269 N exit 125 Lakeside/Marblehead. On the exit ramp, veer to the left (exit 125A) and follow Route 269 N to Route 163 E; at the light turn right onto Route 163 E and proceed 4.1 miles. Located on Route 163, on your left, you will enter the South Gate entrance of Lakeside. Parking and shuttle service is available during the Chautauqua summer season.
From Columbus: Follow Route 23 N to Route 98 N to Route 4 N to Route 2 W. Take Route 2 W to the Route 269 N exit 125A Lakeside/Marblehead (the first exit after the Sandusky Bay Bridge). On the exit ramp, veer to the left (exit 125A) and follow Route 269 N to Route 163 E; at the light turn right onto Route 163 E and proceed 4.1 miles. Located on Route 163, on your left, you will enter the South Gate entrance of Lakeside. Parking and shuttle service is available during the Chautauqua summer season.
From Dayton/Cincinnati: Follow Interstate 75 N to Route 12 N to Route 53 N to Route 2 E. Continue following Route 2 E until you reach the Route 269 N exit 125 Lakeside/Marblehead. On the exit ramp, veer to the left (exit 125A) and follow Route 269 N to Route 163 E; at the light turn right onto Route 163 E and proceed 4.1 miles. Located on Route 163, on your left, you will enter the South Gate entrance of Lakeside. Parking and shuttle service is available during the Chautauqua summer season.
To the Lakeside Association office from the South Gate entrance: Follow the road through the South Gate entrance to Maple Avenue and turn left. Continue to follow Maple Avenue until you have reached Third Street and turn right. The Lakeside Association office entrance is on the corner of Third Street and Walnut Avenue on the left.