Driving Directions

From the East:  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, shuttle service and complimentary gate passes are available during the Chautauqua summer season.

From the West: 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, shuttle service and complimentary gate passes are available during the Chautauqua summer season.

From the South (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, shuttle service and complimentary gate passes are available during the Chautauqua summer season.

From the South (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, shuttle service and complimentary gate passes are available during the Chautauqua summer season.