Location
Lakeside Chautauqua is located in Ohio 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. There are many attractions and historical sites within a short driving distance.
Prior to your arrival, purchase admission and parking, download the Lakeside Chautauqua Map, view parking options and review information where to pick up your Chautauqua Passes and Auto Passes.
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 East Harbor Road (Route 163). Once on East Harbor Road (Route 163) travel for approximately 4.5 miles until you reach the South Gate entrance to Lakeside Chautauqua and turn left into the parking lot. Proceed to the Welcome Center or the South Gate to purchase Chautauqua Passes and an Auto Pass or to collect your ‘will call’ passes.
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 East Harbor Road (Route 163). Once on East Harbor Road (Route 163) travel for approximately 4.5 miles until you reach the South Gate entrance to Lakeside Chautauqua and turn left into the parking lot. Proceed to the Welcome Center or the South Gate to purchase Chautauqua Passes and an Auto Pass or to collect your ‘will call’ passes.
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 East Harbor Road (Route 163). Once on East Harbor Road (Route 163) travel for approximately 4.5 miles until you reach the South Gate entrance to Lakeside Chautauqua and turn left into the parking lot. Proceed to the Welcome Center or the South Gate to purchase Chautauqua Passes and an Auto Pass or to collect your ‘will call’ passes.
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 East Harbor Road (Route 163). Once on East Harbor Road (Route 163) travel for approximately 4.5 miles until you reach the South Gate entrance to Lakeside Chautauqua and turn left into the parking lot. Proceed to the Welcome Center or the South Gate to purchase Chautauqua Passes and an Auto Pass or to collect your ‘will call’ passes.
From the South Gate entrance: Follow the road to Maple Avenue and turn left. Continue to follow Maple Avenue until you have reached the Fountain Inn (225 Maple Ave.) on your right. During the summer, parking is limited on the grounds; therefore, to assure your vehicle has a parking space, guests are asked to park in the South Gate Parking Lot (off State Route 163), and use the shuttle service to visit the downtown business district. Ample space is available at the South Gate Parking Lot and requires an Auto Pass during the Chautauqua summer season. When you arrive, we suggest you temporarily park along the curb near the Fountain Inn to unload and check in. There is a small parking lot adjacent to the Fountain Inn and requires an Auto Pass during the Chautauqua summer season. If there is an available spot in this lot, you are welcome to park there.
From the South Gate entrance: Follow the road to Maple Avenue and turn left. Continue to follow Maple Avenue until you have reached Hotel Lakeside (150 Maple Ave.) on your left. During the summer, parking is limited on the grounds; therefore, to assure your vehicle has a parking space, guests are asked to park in the South Gate Parking Lot (off State Route 163), and use the shuttle service to visit the downtown business district. Ample space is available at the South Gate Parking Lot and requires an Auto Pass during the Chautauqua summer season. When you arrive, we suggest you temporarily park along the curb near the Hotel Lakeside to unload and check in. There is a small parking lot behind Hotel Lakeside and requires an Auto Pass during the Chautauqua summer season. If there is an available spot in this lot, you are welcome to park there.
Policies
Lakeside Ohio is a family destination. Visit our policies page to learn about the policies we have in place before you visit.
