I just spent a week in Milan OH--about 15 miles from Cedar Point.
I stayed in a Red Roof Inn (go to the RRI website and check for Milan OH) that had FREE WIRELESS, free breakfast, and a good Italian restaurant across the parking lot. And they accepted pets.
There was literally NOTHING around this RRI except a McDonalds; the national specialty was at a resort about 10 miles down the road. That where the stores were, too.
I love camping, I truly do--but that RRI was only $41/night.
If you can stay in a motel that offers breakfast, a laundry, free wireless, climate control and protection from the weather (we had a week of 'Noah, I'd like you to build me an ark' rain alternating with 85 degree heat and 150% humidity) for
$25 less per night than camping...well, I can spend that $25/night on a wonderful waterfront site at a local state park on another trip at a later date.
