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A rilling Outdoor Adventure at NEW in 2015 High Ropes Challenge Step away from every day life and explore Common Ground Canopy Tour’s thrilling outdoor adventures. e 2.5 hour zipline tour will take you to breathtaking heights and offer you an unparalleled adventure of self-discovery. New in 2015, the High Rope Challenge will push you past your perceived limits.
Plan your Adventure Todayy Visit commongroundcenter.org Follow us on 14240 Baird Rd. Oberlin, OH 44074
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patchwork trails of lorain county
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ADVENTURE & RECREATION Cycling, paddling, fishing, zip-lining and
more. Adventure is in our nature!
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LAKE ERIE & TRIBUTARIES
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Locator Map
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Arts
NATURE & PARKS
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Wine & Dine
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Shopping
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Lodging
Beaches and more along the North Coast.
Lake Erie is in our nature!
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Explore the outdoors. Trails, birding, and camping are in our nature!
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FAMILY FUN
Amusement Parks, ice skating, bowling, and spectator sports. Bring the kids!
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Businesses, Organizations and Municipalities
FEATURES
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LAKE ERIE
Top 10 Unsalted Views!
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ONLY IN OBERLIN
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FUN RISES IN THE EAST All-season family fun in Avon, Elyria, North Ridgeville
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LET’S GO TO THE FAIR! Lorain County Fair Fun Facts
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FOLLOW YOUR TRAIL
lorain, ohio
Find your unique adventure
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LAKESHORE
Vermilion • Lorain • Sheffield Lake • Avon Lake • Sheffield Village
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Publication Team DESIGN, PHOTOGRAPHY (UNLESS OTHERWISE CREDITED), PRODUCTION, EDITING
Check out our website for locator maps, local information, lodging, up-to-date events and more.
www.visitloraincounty.com For information on cycling and multisport maps and info:
www.backroadsandbeaches.com
Barb Bickel
CONTRIBUTORS AND EDITORIAL Heather Fraelich, Pam Horvath
AD SALES Michelle VanWormer
COVER PHOTOS We maintain three separate Facebook pages. Check them out and see what’s new with the activities you love! •visitloraincounty •backroadsandbeaches •lakeeriefishing
TWITTER @visitloraincnty @brabmultisport
FLICKR Check out our online photo library for some spectacular views of north central Ohio: flickr.com/photos/loraincounty
VISIT LORAIN COUNTY 8025 LEAVITT RD. | AMHERST NORTH CENTRAL OHIO WWW.VISITLORAINCOUNTY.COM | WWW.BACKROADSANDBEACHES.COM
800.334.1673 | 440.984.5282 We’re located just off exit 140 of the Ohio Turnpike. Our information vestibule is open 24 hours a day. 6
Common Ground Canopy Tours by Barb Bickel; Paddling on Lake Erie courtesy Of Lake Erie Paddler; Lorain County Fair by Mark Teleha ©2015 Lorain County Visitors Bureau. Reproduction or use of editorial or pictorial content in any manner, without written permission is prohibited.
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WE’RE AT THE HALFWAY POINT BETWEEN CEDAR POINT AND CLEVELAND! Featuring more than 25 miles of Lake Erie shoreline, Lorain County is a premier recreational destination and a fantastic place for your next adventure. Whet your appetite for fun with stellar fishing, boating and kayaking. Our unspoiled countryside provides a superb environment for cycling through our Back Roads and Beaches Bike and Multisport Route. Don’t let our quiet rural roads fool you; you will find ziplining, disc golf, paintball, birding, geocaching, and even a quilt barn trail and many other exciting outdoor activities along the way. Lorain County features cities ranging from an eclectic college town, to charming historic villages and lakeside communities complete with fine dining, award winning wineries and worldclass arts and culture.
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Drink in these spectacular vistas… 3. The stern of a charter
fishing boat. pg. 30
4. The overlook at Shell
Cove Park, Sheffield Lake
5.The hot tub or gazebo at the Lake Breeze Inn, Sheffield Lake. pg. 62
Anywhere a rented kayak or paddle-board can take you. See page 28 for places to hop aboard and paddle your way to panoramic views.
The bluff at Brownhelm Township Lakefront Park
Edgewater Drive at Woodside Avenue in Vermilion.
Black River Landing in Lorain
June 26-28, 2015 X June 24–26, 2016
Come to the shores of Lake Erie to celebrate a world of culture, nationalities and diversity INTERNATIONAL BAZAAR
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The beach at Lakeview Park W. Erie Ave, Lorain
Through a lens at Lakeside Landings birding site 301 Lakeside, Lorain
The patio deck of the Jackalope Restaurant, 301 Lakeside, Lorain
Pier at Miller Road Park, Avon Lake
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LAKESHORE Vermilion · Lorain · Sheffield Lake · Sheffield · Avon Lake
Information
LORAIN GROWTH CORPORATION 615 Broadway Ave. Lorain | 244.6503 Visit beautiful Lakeview Park, Black River Landing or tour the historic and architectural riches of Lorain. Spend the day with family or your someone special swimming, dining, boating or just enjoying the roses, lakeshore and riverside.
MAIN STREET VERMILION 685 Main St. | Vermilion 963.0772
©paul l. csizmadia / spec3 photography
WWW.LORAINGROWTH.COM
History
103RD O.V.I. MEMORIAL FOUNDATION/CIVIL WAR MUSEUM
WWW.MAINSTREETVERMILION.ORG
5501 E. Lake Rd. | Sheffield Lake 949.2790 | 103OVI.ORG
VERMILION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
AVON LAKE HISTORICAL SOCIETY 933.7238 | WWW.AVONLAKEHISTORICALSOCIETY.ORG
5495 Liberty Ave. | Vermilion 967.4477
AVON LAKE LANDMARK PRESERVATION SOCIETY & FOLGER HOME
WWW.VERMILIONOHIO.COM
32770 Lake Rd. | Avon Lake | 930.2190 WWW.FOLGERHOME.ORG
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EVENTS
ongoing every friday from memorial day to labor day
ROCKIN’ ON THE RIVER
Black River Landing, Lorain. Northeast Ohio’s longest running and highest attended outdoor concert series. Specializing in classic rock, the best national tribute bands and more. Add to that a great sound & light show, food, drinks, vendors, & artisans. rockinontheriver.com
jun 26–28
LORAIN INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL & BAZAAR Black River Landing, Lorain. A weeklong event celebrating the nationalities, cultures and diversity of Lorain and beyond. Spotlight nationality in 2015 is the African American Community. www.loraininternational.com
jul 24–25
SUMMER MARKET Veterans Memorial Park, Avon Lake, Fri 4–9pm, Sat 9am–5pm. A unique outdoor festival and benefit on the shore of Lake Erie. Shop for furniture, jewelry, art, vintage items, fresh produce, home decor, and a variety of other goods from more than 65 vendors. Includes three featured restaurants and live music. www.thesummermarket.com
lorenzo’s pizza “beautiful flame” at lorain international festival
sep 25–26
FIREFISH 2015 Black River Landing, Lorain. A festival of fire, art, and water. This celebration ignites Lorain’s Black River and adjacent downtown with world-class art and performances, dancing fire, flaming torches, and amazing pyrotechnics, set to the rhythms of local and world musicians. This free festival highlights the Black River, shoreline of Lake Erie, and waterfront parks. followfirefish.com
peter miller house, avon lake
««sunset on lake erie
LORAIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY CARNEGIE CENTER 329 W. 10th St. | Lorain
MOORE HOUSE MUSEUM
309 W. Fifth St. | Lorain | 245.2563 | WWW.LORAINCITYHISTORY.ORG
PETER MILLER HOUSE MUSEUM Miller Road Park, Lake Rd. | Avon Lake | 933.6333 WWW.PETERMILLERHOUSEMUSEUM.ORG
VERMILION NEWS PRINT SHOP MUSEUM 727 Grand St. | Vermilion | 967.4555
103rd o.v.i. civil war museum, sheffield lake
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Amherst · Oberlin · South Amherst
Information MAIN STREET AMHERST 255 Park Ave. | Amherst 984.6709 WWW.MAINSTREETAMHERST.ORG
OBERLIN BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP 23 East College St. | Oberlin 774.6262 | WWW.OBERLIN.ORG Promoting sustainable growth and prosperity in the Oberlin community. We are Positively Oberlin! Respecting our Past… Enhancing our Present… Crafting our Future. We invite you to come shop, dine, learn, and play in our walkable and vibrant downtown.
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finney chapel, oberlin
History
AMHERST HISTORICAL SOCIETY 113 South Lake St. Sandstone Village 763 Milan Ave. | Amherst 988.7255 WWW.AMHERSTHISTORICALSOCIETY.ORG
OBERLIN HERITAGE CENTER 73 1/2 S. Professor St. Oberlin | 774.1700 WWW.OBERLINHERITAGECENTER.ORG sandstone village - amherst historical society
Events jun 20
OBERLIN CHALK WALK
Take a stroll around Oberlin, and on Oberlin College’s Tappan Square and you never know what you might find!
Downtown Oberlin, 10am– 4pm. Local and professional artists create works of art on downtown sidewalks. Supplies provided for spectators to make their own chalk creations. www.oberlinchalkwalk.com aug 1
DANCING ON MAIN STREET Downtown Amherst, 3–11pm. Rock-n-roll to the sounds of great local bands during this free music festival. Streets are closed for vendors and restaurant specialties. 984.6709 www.mainstreetamherst.org
uniquely oberlin: top: bikes, bikes, bikes — they’re everywhere, impromptu performance, white squirrel, contra dancing, unexpected art on tappan square.
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EAST
Avon 路 Columbia Station 路 Elyria 路 Grafton 路 North Ridgeville
Information COLUMBIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE P.O. Box 428 Columbia Station | 236.9053 WWW.COLUMBIASTATION.COM
MAIN STREET ELYRIA 124 Middle Ave. Elyria | 322.5000 WWW.MAINSTREETELYRIA.COM
NORTH RIDGEVILLE VB/CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 34845 Lorain Rd. N. Ridgeville | 327.3737 WWW.NRCHAMBER.COM
cascade park, elyria
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Events
may 16
DISCOVER AVIATION DAY Lorain County Regional Airport, Elyria. Aircraft displays and demonstrations, speakers, vendors, and fun hands-on activities for kids. Their EAA chapter volunteer pilots will be giving free airplane rides to kids, ages 8-17 and there will be other ride opportunities for adults to purchase. 236.6594 discover-aviation.org
jun 6–7
COLUMBIA ANTIQUE GAS ENGINE SHOW & FLEA MARKET Columbia Township Park, Columbia Station, Sat 9am–3pm, Sun 9am–3pm. A variety of engine show exhibitors, flea market, and craft vendors. 236.9053 www.columbiaengineshow.com
jun 19–21
AVON HERITAGE DUCK TAPE® FESTIVAL Veterans Memorial Park, Fri 4–11pm, Sat 11am–11pm, Sun 11am–5pm. Celebrate everything Duck Tape® at the Avon Heritage Duck Tape® Festival. Free parking/admission, scavenger hunt, live entertainment, rides, food, plus Duck Tape® fashions, sculptures and crafts. Parade 10am Sat. starting at Avon High School. 866.818.1116 www.ducktapefestival.com
Lorain County Historical Society
T he Hickories Museum is an 1895 mansion formerly the home of Arthur Garford, an Elyria industrialist who invented the padded bicycle seat. Learn about the everyday life and customs of an upper-class family in the early 1900s.
509 Washington Avenue Elyria, Ohio 44035 440.322.3341• www.lchs.org
Admission Adults: $5.00 Ages 13-18: $3.00 Ages 6 -12: $2.00
Guided Tours Tues -Fri 1- 4 PM (Jan-Mar, closed Tue-Wed) Saturday 1-3 PM Other times by appt
Lorain County History Center
O pened in May 2012, The Lorain County History Center is set in the recently restored 1857 Italianate Horace Starr mansion. Learn about the history and development of Lorain County through a series of themed galleries.
284 Washington Avenue Elyria, Ohio 44035 440.322.3341• www.lchs.org
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Admission Adults: $5.00 Ages 13-18: $3.00 Ages 6 -12: $2.00
Self-Guided Tours Tues -Fri 10- 4 Saturday 1-3 Other times by appt
mark teleha
robert schleimer
jun 26–28
aug 7–9
sep 18–20
Columbia Township Park, Columbia Station, Fri 5–11:30pm, Sat 1–11pm, Sun 11am–6 pm. Miss Liberty & Baby Liberty Pageant, live entertainment, food, Battle of the Bands, 5K run & in-line skate, car show, Kids Day events, pie & cake baking contest, horseshoe contest, parade & fireworks. 236.9053 | www. columbiahomecoming.com
Rte. 83 & Bainbridge Rd., N. Ridgeville, Fri 6–11pm, Sat 11am–11pm, Sun 12–6pm. Free entertainment, admission, parking and fireworks. Arts and crafts, children’s games, eating contest and live music at 8pm. Cornhole tournament from 12–6pm and watch the parade down Center Ridge Rd. at 2pm. 218.9802 | www.nrcornfest.org
Ely Square, Fri 11am–9pm, Sat 10am–9pm, Sun 10am–6pm. Old time festival featuring entertainment, princess pageant, pie contests, children’s activities, car show, food & crafts. 324.2255 www.elyriaapplefestival.com
LORAIN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY & HICKORIES MUSEUM THE HICKORIES
LORAIN COUNTY SACRED LANDMARKS INITIATIVE
COLUMBIA HOMECOMING FESTIVAL
History AVON HISTORICAL SOCIETY 937.5516 WWW.AVONHISTORY.ORG
FIRST COMMUNITY INTERFAITH INSTITUTE OF OHIO Kanisa House and the Dred Scott Garden 142 Cleveland St. | Elyria 366.3244 | WWW.FCIIOHIO.ORG
NORTH RIDGEVILLE CORN FESTIVAL
509 Washington Ave. | Elyria Lorain County History Center 284 Washington Ave. | Elyria 322.3341 | WWW.LCHS.ORG The Hickories is the 1895 mansion of industrialist, Arthur Garford. Guided tour reveals outstanding architectural details of the house while interpreting the lifestyle of a family of means in the early 20th Century. The History Center offers self-guided tours of historically themed Lorain County exhibits set in the 1857 Horace Starr mansion. ««the hickories the studebaker-garford automobile produced in part by the garford company of elyria is in the museum of moscow»»
ELYRIA APPLE FESTIVAL
1005 N. Abbe Rd. Elyria | 800.995.5222 ext. 7371 365.5222 ext. 7371 SLI.LORAINCCC.EDU
NORTH RIDGEVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM OLDE TOWNE HALL MUSEUM 36119 Center Ridge Rd. One-Room Schoolhouse, 5064 Jaycox Rd. N. Ridgeville | 799.9416 | WWW. NORTHRIDGEVILLEHISTORICALSOCIETY.ORG
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the creativity of the Avon Heritage Duck Tape® Festival…you are sure to get stuck on this annual event! Or pop into the North Ridgeville Corn Festival for more fun in the sun!
avon
miller nature preserve, avon
Get your swing back and head out to the golf course. It’s time to get on the green and Lorain County has plenty of options. Stop by one of our greenhouses or garden centers to take in the colors and fun of the blooming spring. You will find plants, home and garden decor. Check out the class schedule and make a Mother’s Day planter. Swing over and have lunch where the air AND the food is fresh and delicious with a visit to Orchid Café at the Miller Nature Preserve and Conservatory in Avon. All of Lorain County’s Metro Parks are perfect for bird watching, hiking, and enjoying the gardens as they come back to life.
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ut your drop top down and head back to the future by cruising into summer at Aut-O-Rama Drive-In Theatre. Grab dinner and retro flair with curbside service at Ilene’s Dog ‘n Suds. Knock your summer outing out of the park by taking in a Lake Erie Crushers baseball game or head to the batting cages and mini-golf at SportsVille. Stroll back through history at our many museums and historic places; let the Lorain County Historical Society lead the way. Get futuristic with
photos: top: courtesy of aut-o-rama drive in; lchs auto show courtesy of lorain county historical society; dog ‘n suds
Fall all over great farmer’s markets
and orchards offering pumpkins, apples, cider, vegetables and harvest decorations. Put a little gravel in your travel and take in the changing autumn landscape. As the temps fall step into one of our welcoming restaurants to take off the chill, maybe a wood fired pizza at Wood & Wine in Avon would do the trick. Be sure to fall for our apples by coming to our annual Elyria Apple Festival or head over to an orchard to pick your own.
WARM UP TO WINTER! Warm up your hands Elyria’s North Park Warm up to the great snowshoe
as you circle Ice Arena. views as you through the metro parks. Warm your bellies with fine dining and spirits. Warm your hearts with a cabaret or matinée. Stocker Arts Center is one of the top performing and visual
fitch’s farm market, avon
arts venues in all of Ohio with large scale productions or enjoy the intimacy of front and center fun at Olde Town Hall Theatre. Live theater, large or small, provides for big entertainment!
For the Best in Entertainment and Conferencing Opportunities in Lorain County Choose Lorain County Community College’s Stocker Arts Center John A. Spitzer www.stockerartscenter.com Conference Center
www.spitzerconferencecenter.com
1-800-995-5222 Easily accessible from I-90, I-480 and the Ohio Turnpike. 1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria, Ohio 21
SOUTH Information
MAIN STREET WELLINGTON 118 W. Herrick Ave. | Wellington 647.3987 WWW.MAINSTREETWELLINGTON.ORG
WELLINGTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE P.O. Box 42 | Wellington | 647.2222
8,000
The approximate number of donuts sold at the wellington band boosters building each year—grab one fresh from the fryer!
FIREWORKS
WWW.WELLINGTONCHAMBEROFCOMMERCE. ORG
will be returning for 2015. Opening night will start with a bang!
History
PITTSFIELD TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY P.O. Box 324 | Wellington 647.2203 | WWW.PITTSFIELDTOWNSHIPHISTORICALSOCIETY.COM
SPIRIT OF ‘76 MUSEUM 201 N. Main St. | Wellington 647.4367 WWW.THESPIRITOF76MUSEUM.ORG
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The number of camper sites and vendors.
637
approximate number of animals sold at junior fair livestock sales.
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OHIO SCOTTISH GAMES Lorain County Fairgrounds, Wellington. Traditional Scottish competitions, heavy athletics, pipe bands, fiddle, harp and Highland dancing. Children’s games, Scottish animals, Scottish food and vendors. Trace your heritage at Clan Village, musical entertainment. Also, on Fri., June 26 - BBQ Dinner and Ceilidh will kick off weekend festivities. 614.429.3326, 2016 date: June 26, 2016 www.ohioscottishgames.com
sep 18–20
LAGRANGE ENGINE CLUB SHOW Lorain County Fairgrounds, Wellington, Fri–Sat 8am–5pm, Sun 8am–3pm. Large display of engines, tractors, trucks, cars and motorcycles. Flea market & more. 734.3124 www.lagrangeengineclub.com sep 20
WELLINGTON HARVEST OF THE ARTS Town Square, 11am–4pm. A juried show featuring about 100 vendors displaying fine and folk arts and crafts. Music, quilt raffle, children’s activities. Free admission. 647.2120 wellingtonfriends.org mid sep
RHYTHM OF LIFE FESTIVAL aug 24–30
LORAIN COUNTY FAIR Fairgrounds, Wellington, 7:30am–11pm. County fair with agricultural displays, animals, music entertainment, tractor pulls, demo derby, combine derby, diesel truck pull, horse racing, Jr. Fair exhibits, fair food, and much more! Visit facebook.com/loraincountyfair or call 647.2781 for tickets and information. www.loraincountyfair.com
Clare-Mar Lakes Campground, New London, Fri-Sun. Three days of music, camping, parking, and workshops. Day passes are available and all tickets are available both on the website and at the door. Kids 12 and under are free. The festival is a family friendly event and will include food and other vendors. 440.213.4900. Check website for dates and entertainment updates. www.rolfestival.com
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Outdoor Adventure is in our nature, no matter what the season. Get out and be active in our North Central Ohio oasis! Pack your gear! Your adventure starts here!
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LAKE ERIE & TRIBUTARIES 28
PADDLING 30
FISHING 32
CYCLING
Lake Erie Fishermen come from all over the country and Canada to fish the “Walleye Capital of the World” — Lake Erie. Lake Erie also plays host to boaters, sailors, divers, paddlers, jet-skiers, bird-watchers, swimmers and explorers. It is the shallowest, warmest and southernmost of the Great Lakes. It’s the 12th largest freshwater lake in the world.
fun country soaring
Lake Erie has over 1700 shipwrecks, of which only approximately 277 have been found and salvaged, or located by divers and remain on the bottom to this day. Lorain County has multiple public access points to gain access and fish Lake Erie. And some of Lake Erie’s best beaches are located right here!
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veterans park, avon lake
CENTURY BEACH E. Erie & Massachusetts Lorain |City of Lorain| 204.2002
MILLER ROAD PARK 33760 Lake Rd. | Avon Lake 930.4130 the jet express
Beaches
VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK 32756 Lake Rd. | Avon Lake 930.4130
LAKEVIEW BEACH
FINDLEY STATE PARK
1800 W. Erie Ave. Lorain 245.1193 Lorain County Metro Parks
25381 OH-58 Wellington | 647.4490 PARKS.OHIODNR.GOV/FINDLEY
WWW.METROPARKS.CC
LAKEWOOD BEACH PARK 3801 Lake Rd. (OH 6) Sheffield Lake City of Sheffield Lake 949.5295
MAIN STREET BEACH Main St. off OH-60 Vermilion | 204.2490
LINWOOD PARK Private park, admission for public use of beach 4920 Liberty Ave. Vermilion | 967.4237 LINWOODPARKCOMPANY.COM
Cruise Boats THE JET EXPRESS 3 N. Monroe St. Port Clinton Black River Landing 421 Black River Ln. | Lorain 800.245.1JET (1538) 419.732.2800 WWW.JET-EXPRESS.COM
High-speed passenger ferry from Sandusky and Port Clinton to downtown Kelleys Island and Put-in-Bay. Comfortable, stylish passenger cabins and open-air sun decks. Exclusive late-night service. Special evening discounts, family-friendly child rates and group tour rates. Excursion adventures and charter services from Black River Landing, Lorain, OH. Call 800.245.1JET or go online for information.
LAKESHORE ELECTRIC BOATING 5336 Liberty Ave. Vermilion | 967.4221 WWW.LAKESHOREELECTRICBOATING.COM
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MILLER BOAT LINE
RIVERVIEW RV PARK & MARINA
SPITZER LAKESIDE MARINA
Ferries to Put-in-Bay & Middle Bass Island Dock GPS: 5174 E. Water St. Port Clinton 800.500.2421 | 419.285.2421
1270 Vermilion Rd. Vermilion | 967.3962
301 Lakeside Ave. | Lorain 288.1234 | 800.654.7706
WWW.RIVERVIEWRVPARKANDMARINA.COM
WWW.SPITZERMARINAS.COM
WWW.MILLERFERRY.COM
5055 Liberty Ave. | Vermilion 967.4342 | ROMPS.COM
MYSTIC BELLE
ROMP’S MARINA
636 Sandusky St. Vermilion | 967.7910 WWW.DONPARSONSMARINA.COM
LORAIN PORT AUTHORITY 319 Black River Ln. Lorain | 204.2269 WWW.LORAINPORTAUTHORITY.COM
The Lorain Port Authority’s mission is to promote waterborne commerce, to provide economic development opportunities within the City of Lorain and to enhance public access to our waterways. The Port Authority also offers many recreational opportunities in Lorain.
Marinas BEAVER PARK MARINA 6101 W. Erie Ave. Lorain | 282.6308 WWW.BEAVERPARK.COM
COPPER KETTLE MARINA 5823 W. Erie Ave. Lorain | 822.3912 WWW.COPPERKETTLEMARINA.COM
spitzer lakeside marina, lorain
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LAKE ERIE PADDLER 485 California Ave. Lorain | 935.9291 WWW.LAKEERIEPADDLER.COM
LOCO ‘YAKS Lorain | 419.239.3779 WWW.LOCOYAKS.WEBS.COM
WEST RIVER PADDLE SPORTS mystic belle
Captains Corner Marina 655 West River Rd. | Vermilion 670.4781 (winter) 967.5292 (summer) WESTRIVERKAYAK.COM
FINDLEY STATE PARK
Welcome to Vermilion’s gateway to beautiful Lake Erie and the scenic winding Vermilion River water trail. Provided with your new vessel of choice, take the day to explore the tall cliffs and lush landscapes found up river or venture to the shores of Lake Erie for a beautiful day on the beach.
25381 OH-58 Wellington | 647.4490
VERMILION-LORAIN WATER TRAIL
mystic belle, vermilion
SPITZER RIVERSIDE MARINA AND RACK STORAGE
MILLER ROAD PARK BOAT LAUNCH FACILITY
485 California Ave. | Lorain 288.1234 | 800.654.7706
33760 Lake Rd. Avon Lake | 933.7259
WWW.SPITZERMARINAS.COM
WWW.AVONLAKE.ORG
Public Boat Launches BLACK RIVER WHARF BOAT LAUNCH E. 14th and Broadway | Lorain 244.5370 | 204.2269 WWW.LORAINPORTAUTHORITY.COM
COMMUNITY PARK AND BOAT LAUNCH 4001 Lake Rd. (OH-6) Sheffield Lake | 949.7141 WWW.SHEFFIELDLAKE.NET
EAST SIDE LAUNCH RAMP Lakeside and Alabama Ave. Lorain | 204.2269 WWW.LORAINPORTAUTHORITY.COM
LORAIN MUNICIPAL PIER LAUNCH RAMP Oberlin Ave. behind Water Dept. Office | Lorain | 204.1300 WWW.LORAINPORTAUTHORITY.COM
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Paddling
GREAT LAKES KAYAKING
A 27-mile water trail offers both river and open water travel along the Lake Erie shores.
14th and Broadway Lorain | 244.5370
WWW.METROPARKS.CC/VERMILION-LORAIN-WATER-TRAILS.PHP
PARKS.OHIODNR.GOV/FINDLEY
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top: kayaking on the black river, lorain; left: black river nature tours; right: stand up paddle boarding
lake erie paddler
lake erie is in our nature!
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Fishing Charters
1 MORE FISH CHARTERING Spitzer Riverside Marina 485 California Ave. Lorain | 216.410.8654
LUCKY DUCK SPORT FISHING CHARTERS Captain’s Corner Marina 655 W. River Rd. | Vermilion 877.967.6853 or 967.6853 WWW.LUCKYDCHARTERS.COM
WWW.1MOREFISHCHARTERING.COM
A HOY SARA J SPORTFISHING CHARTER FLEET Spitzer Riverside Marina 485 California Ave. Lorain | 216.346.2654 WWW.LAKEERIECHARTERFLEET.NET
BAD BOY BAIT, TACKLE & ARCHERY
MY BONNIE FISHING CHARTER Spitzer Riverside Marina 485 California Ave. Lorain | 242.1904 WWW.FISHMYBONNIE.COM
REEL THRILL SPORTFISHING CHARTERS
4414 Liberty Ave. Vermilion | 967.2033
Spitzer Lakeside Marina 301 Lakeside | Lorain 216.570.3169 or 887.0463
WWW.BADBOYTACKLE.COM
WWW.REELTHRILLCHARTERS.NET
TIGHT LINE CHARTERS Spitzer Lakeside Marina 301 Lakeside | Lorain | 396.1495 WWW.ABELSTIGHTLINECHARTERS.COM
Supplies/ Gear/Bait and Tackle
BAD BOY BAIT, TACKLE & ARCHERY 4414 Liberty Ave. Vermilion | 967.2033 WWW.BADBOYTACKLE.COM
ERIE OUTFITTERS 5404 E. Lake Rd. Sheffield Lake | 949.8934 WWW.ERIEOUTFITTERS.COM
GRUMPY’S BAIT BUCKET
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14th and Broadway Lorain | 244.5370
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MOLNAR OUTDOOR 9191 Leavitt Rd. (OH-58) Elyria | 986.3366 WWW.MOLNAROUTDOOR.COM
POZZIE’S LAKESIDE BAIT & TACKLE 925 Colorado Lorain | 288.2002 WWW.POZZIELAKESIDEBAIT.COM
ohio fishing license you can purchase a temporary fishing license at bad boy bait & tackle in vermilion, molnar outdoor in elyria, erie outfitters in sheffield lake, or pozzies’s lakeside bait & tackle in lorain. or, go to the ohio department of natural resources website to purchase a three-day license over the phone: http://ohiodnr.com
Events
april 16–19
HOLY MACKEREL FISHING TACKLE FLEA MARKET New Russia Township Hall, Oberlin, Thu 9am–7pm, Fri 9am–7pm, Sat 8am–6pm, Sun 9am–5pm. Everything for the Fisherman. It just keeps getting bigger and better. Thousands of rods, reels, lures, and misc. Raffles, refreshments, and more. Free Parking and no admission. Don’t let this one get away! (April 7–10, 2016) 988.9264
Got a cooler full of fresh walleye? Lucky you! How about grilling up something a bit different? For the freshest walleye, catch your own by hiring a local charter captain who will make sure your cooler is full. This recipe feeds 3–4.
marinade ¼ cup chopped cilantro leaves 2 cloves of garlic minced 1 cup chopped white onion dash of chili pepper 3 tbsp. lime juice 3 tbsp. orange juice ½ mango, diced 1 tsp. dried oregano ¼ cup olive oil
You will need: 1lb fresh Lake Erie walleye fillet Corn or flour tortillas, or pita 1. Combine mixed marinade ingredients into resealable plastic bag, add walleye fillets, mix, chill and marinate for 1 hour. (while walleye is marinating, prepare Mango Salsa) 2. Place walleye on grill (in foil) with some of the marinade and cook on medium-high heat for 3–5 minutes per side. Or, an indoor/George Foreman-type grill and cook for 7 min. 3. Warm corn or flour tortillas or pita.
mango salsa 1 mango, pitted and diced 4 stem tomatoes, diced 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced 1 serrano pepper, seeded and minced 2 tablespoons lime juice 3 cloves of garlic, minced ¼ cup red onion, chopped ½ cup cucumber, diced ½ cup cilantro leaves, chopped 1 tsp sea salt 3 tablespoons of olive oil Combine ingredients into medium bowl and stir gently. Refrigerate for at least a half hour to combine flavors.
4. Spoon walleye into tortilla and serve topped with mango salsa.
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ou’ll find some of Ohio’s best cycling here in north central Ohio. The Back Roads and Beaches Route brings cyclists here from all over the country who are looking for a range of adventure, exploration, fitness and historical experiences. Directional signage leads the way. You’ll find historic towns, Underground Railroad history, peaceful farms and wineries, Lake Erie scenery and a variety of great eateries that love catering to cyclists. You’ll also find plenty of lodging and camping facilities to take a break. Cycling is in our nature!
back roads & beaches
for current information, to order a current map and to learn what’s going on around the back roads and beaches route, visit
backroadsandbeaches.com
Routes/Maps BACK ROADS AND BEACHES BIKE AND MULTI-SPORT ROUTE 800.334.1673 WWW.BACKROADSANDBEACHES.COM
FINDLEY STATE PARK THORN MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAIL 25381 OH-58 Wellington | 647.4490 PARKS.OHIODNR.GOV/FINDLEY
LORAIN COUNTY METRO PARKS 12882 Diagonal Rd. | LaGrange 800.526.7275 | 458.5121 WWW.METROPARKS.CC
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top: back roads and beaches bike route, dean rd; middle: red flannel bike ride presented by the lorain wheelmen bicycling club; right: bicycle bill’s bike shop is located near the back roads and beaches route and can help with repair needs. top right: swerve bike shop in downtown oberlin. right: patchwork trails barn quilts can be found along the back roads and beaches route. www.patchworktrails.org
Shops/Rental BICYCLE BILL’S
5523 South St. | Vermilion 967.2453 | WWW.BICYCLEBILLS.COM
SWERVE BIKE SHOP 23 S. Main St. | Oberlin | 774.7978 WWW.SWERVEBIKESHOP.COM
A full service family orientated bicycle shop located right in the heart of downtown Oberlin. From sales, rentals, rides, to a full repair shop, we do it all. So stop on in and say hi. Molly the shop dog loves visitors!
Clubs/Rides SILVER WHEELS CYCLING CLUB ELYRIA 365.6784 WWW.SILVERWHEELSCYCLING.COM
LORAIN WHEELMEN BICYCLING CLUB - AMHERST WWW.LORAINWHEELMEN.ORG
Easy access to the North Coast Inland Trail and Back Roads and Beaches. Everything for your riding needs: repairs, parts, accessories, clothing, rentals and more.
23 S. Main St., Oberlin 440-774-7978 SwervebikeShOp.cOM
Ride Everywhere
In the heart of bicycle friendly downtown Oberlin.
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LOCAL INFORMATION 1 City of Oberlin pg. 13 2 Lorain Growth Corporation/Lorain Tourism Council pg. 66 3 Oberlin Business Partnership pg. 16
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CONFERENCE FACILITIES
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EVENTS 1 FireFish 2015 pg. 12 2 Lorain County Fair pg. 67 3 Lorain International Festival pg. 8 4 Ohio Scottish Games pg. 23 5 Rockin’ on the River Concert Series pg. 14
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LODGING
1 Emerald Event Center at The Residence Inn pg. 61 2 John A. Spitzer Conference Center pg. 21
DINING/RESTARUANTS 1 Ilene’s Dog ’n Suds pg. 52 2 Kiedrowski’s Bakery pg. 53
WINERIES Ohio Wine Producers pg. 49 Individual wineries in Lorain County as indicated by wine glass icon
1 Country Inn & Suites pg. 63 2 Lakeland Lodges pg. 62 3 Oberlin Inn pg. 62 4 The Residence Inn pg. 61
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WWW.PATCHWORKTRAILS.ORG Lorain County’s natural beauty provides a gorgeous backdrop to the roadside canvases that make up our barn quilt trail. Patchwork Trails consists of
Discover the unique recreational, historical, cultural, and wellness-related attractions on an easyto-follow adventure route. Back Roads and Beaches is a marked 60-mile loop that runs north-south in the western part of Lorain County, connecting Vermilion, Oberlin and Wellington. A 50-mile out-andback ride on U.S. Route 6 connects Vermilion, Lorain, Sheffield Lake
and Avon Lake along the shore of Lake Erie. Scenery along the route changes from Lake Erie shoreline to agricultural back roads to forested state park land. Attractions include outdoor thrills like soaring, paddling, pedaling, zipping, as well as Underground Railroad points of interest, museums, art galleries, shopping, bed and breakfasts, hotels and of course, Lake Erie. Restaurants that are featured offer locally-grown produce and healthy and organic meal options or feature outdoor seating with views of Lorain County’s natural beauty. Five wineries along the route welcome cyclists for tastings, and numerous orchards, family farms and farmers’ markets feature local foods. WWW.BACKROADSANDBEACHES.COM
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19 large (8'x8’) pieces of wood that are painted with a quilt pattern and mounted on the sides of local barns. The colorful squares were painted by local 4-H clubs and other community organizations. This self-guided tour can be driven or biked and largely follows the Back Roads and Beaches Bike and MultiSport Route.
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Experience Lorain County’s Back Roads with this outdoor treasure hunt using GPS-enabled devices or smart phone and online clues to search for hidden containers, or geocaches. The BRaB Geo Trail is a series of 15 caches along our premier cycling and multi-sport route. Complete the download-able passport form (www.backroadsandbeaches.com) with all 15 caches logged and receive a special track-able limited edition commemorative coin. Completed passport forms can be redeemed for the limited edition coin at Visit Lorain County (M-F 9am-5pm) 8025 Leavitt Rd, Amherst or Country Inn & Suites (anytime) 645 Griswold Rd, Elyria. Learn more at geocaching.com and sign up for a free membership.
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FAMILY FUN
parks, nature and family recreation
Parks FINDLEY STATE PARK
LAKESIDE LANDING AND RIVERSIDE PARK
25381 OH-58 | Wellington 647.4490
Along Lake Erie on Lakeside Ave. | Lorain | 204.2269
PARKS.OHIODNR.GOV/FINDLEY
WWW.LORAINPORTAUTHORITY.COM
DAYS OF YORE HERB & FLOWER FARM
LORAIN COUNTY METRO PARKS
42925 Jones Rd. | Wellington 647.2045 | WWW.
12882 Diagonal Rd. | LaGrange 800.526.7275 | 458.5121 WWW.METROPARKS.CC
The Lorain County Metro Parks was established for the responsible use, enjoyment, and accessibility of every citizen and guest of Lorain County. We offer a range of activities from basic hiking and picnicking to kayaking and theater. No matter what your activity, “There’s a Park for that!” sheffield lake covered bridge and bike path
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Arboretums/ Gardens
DAYSOFYOREHERBANDFLOWERFARM.COM
LAKEVIEW PARK AND ROSE GARDEN 1800 W. Erie Ave | Lorain 245.1193 WWW.METROPARKS.CC
MILLER NATURE PRESERVE AND CONSERVATORY 2739 Center Rd. | Avon 937.0764 WWW.METROPARKS.CC
miller nature preserve and conservatory in avon.
FITCH’S FARM MARKET
OUR LITTLE WORLD ALPACAS
SCHOEPFLE GARDEN
4413 Center Rd. (Rte. 83) Avon | 934.6125
16800 Cowley Rd. Grafton | 477.4300
WWW.FITCHSFARMMARKET.COM
WWW.OURLITTLEWORLDALPACAS.COM
GROBE FRUIT FARM
Campgrounds/RV Parks, Sales and Rental & Services
11106 Market St. Birmingham | 965.7237 WWW.METROPARKS.CC
Farms/ Farmers Markets/ Orchards/ Greenhouses
43875 Telegraph Rd. | Elyria 322.8312 | WWW.OHIOAPPLES.COM
KRIEG’S STRAWBERRY FARM & MARKET 3175 North Ridge Rd. Vermilion | 988.9228
BONNIE BRAE FARM TOURS
MILLER’S APPLE HILL
27717 Quarry Rd. Wellington | 647.4593
50549 Telegraph Rd. (OH-113) Amherst | 965.7077
WWW.THEELKFARM.COM
WWW.MILLERSAPPLEHILL.COM
DON MOULD’S PLANTATION EAST 34837 Lorain Rd.| N. Ridgeville 327.3407
DON MOULD’S PLANTATION WEST 8676 Leavitt Rd. | Amherst 986.7777 WWW.MOULDSPLANTATION.COM
DONALD A. SCHUSTER GREENHOUSE 8638 Murray Ridge Rd. Elyria | 322.0613 | WWW. DONALDASCHUSTERGREENHOUSE.COM
Bulk food store open Mon-Sat. 9am-6pm. Baking supplies, spices, dried fruits, nuts, bulk chocolate, candy making supplies, & custom made gift baskets. Sep-Oct: Pumpkins, hay rides, animals, field trips, wagon rides on Sat., u-pick apples. Last Sat. in Sep, Apple Pickin’ Spree.
AMERICAN WILDERNESS CAMPGROUND & EVENT CENTER 17273 Avon Belden Rd. Grafton | 926.3700 WWW.AMERICANWILDERNESSCAMPGROUND.COM
CLARE-MAR LAKES CAMPGROUND & RV SALES 47571 New London Eastern Rd. Wellington | 647.3318 647.3318 | WWW.CLAREMAR.COM
FINDLEY STATE PARK 25381 OH-58 Wellington | 647.4490 PARKS.OHIODNR.GOV/FINDLEY
MILLER ORCHARDS
NEFF BROTHERS RV RENTALS & SERVICE
8690 Vermilion Rd. Amherst | 988.8405
4500 Grove Ave. | Lorain 282.5600 | WWW.NEFFBROSRV.COM
WWW.MILLERORCHARDSLTD.COM
POP-UP RENTALS 18180 Rowell Rd. Wellington | 522.9455 WWW.POP-UPRENTALS.COM
RIVERVIEW RV PARK & MARINA 1270 Vermilion Rd. Vermilion | 967-3962 WWW.RIVERVIEWRVPARKANDMARINA.COM
RUSTIC LAKES CAMPGROUNDS 44901 New London Eastern Rd. Sullivan | 647.3804 WWW.RUSTICLAKESCAMPGROUNDS.COM
TIMBER RIDGE CAMPGROUND miller orchards is located along the back roads and beaches bike route and one of the featured sites on the patchwork trails quilt barn tour.
51900 Portman Rd. Amherst | 965.4113 WWW.TIMBERRIDGECAMPING.COM
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Birding Public Sites BLACK RIVER RESERVATION DAY’S DAM 2720 E. 31st St., Lorain The Bridgeway Trail (south) offers birds associated with wetlands, riparian forests, and prairies; plus a parking lot over-look. The Steel Mill Trail (north) offers great river views and chances to see bald eagles, vultures, and ospreys.
CARLISLE RESERVATION DUCK POND PICNIC AREA 12550 Diagonal Rd. LaGrange Scan ponds for waterfowl; hike the trail for woodland nesters.
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CARLISLE VISITOR CENTER
COLUMBIA RESERVATION
12882 Diagonal Rd. LaGrange | 458.5121 Visitor Center with impressive bird feeding area; trails access miles of trails through diverse habitats.
25145 Royalton Rd. Columbia Station | 236.3254 This wetland park is known to attract rare water birds.
EQUESTRIAN CENTER 13630 Diagonal Rd. LaGrange Great field habitats for summer nesters and winter raptors; adjacent wetland has great breeding bird potential
CHARLEMONT RESERVATION 48600 New London Eastern Rd., Wellington Open habitats attract summer nesters and winter raptors.
LAKEVIEW PARK 1800 West Erie Ave. Lorain | 245.1193 A great view of Lake Erie provides year-round birding.
SANDY RIDGE RESERVATION 6195 Otten Rd. North Ridgeville | 327.3626 One of Ohio’s premier birding locations. Endangered species, rare sightings, and great looks at large congregations of migrating and nesting birds are all here.
far left: findley state park, wellington left: lorain county metro parks’ sandy ridge reservation, north ridgeville left bottom: birders watching sandy ridge eagles nesting.
State Parks FINDLEY STATE PARK 25381 State Route 58 Wellington | 647.4490 parks.ohiodnr.gov/findley The mixture of lake, deciduous forest, and extensive conifers makes this a great fall-spring site.
Private Sites VERMILION RIVER RESERVATION
LORAIN HARBOR
51211 North Ridge Rd. Vermilion | 967.7310 An impressive riparian woodland and field habitat mixture with a wide range of nesting, migrating, and wintering birds.
Mouth of Black River | Lorain Giant congregations of gulls and water birds fall-spring.
WELLINGTON RESERVATION 535 Jones Rd. Wellington | 647.2509 The old Wellington Reservoir is surrounded by wet prairies and ponds.
Lakefront Sites
MILLER ROAD PARK Corner of U.S. 6 and Miller Rd. Avon Lake | Perhaps the best winter birding on Lake Erie.
Inland Reservoirs OBERLIN RESERVOIR Parsons Rd., Oberlin Great numbers of migrating water birds spring and fall.
LAKEVIEW PARK
WELLINGTON RESERVOIR
1800 West Erie Ave. Lorain | 245.1193 A great view of Lake Erie provides year-round birding.
Jones Rd., Wellington Inland site with large congregations of water birds. Many rarities are sited here.
MARGARET PEAK NATURE PRESERVE Butternut Ridge Rd, Eaton Township A new preserve that already has an impressive list of resident and transient birds.
Birding Links LORAIN COUNTY METRO PARKS www.metroparks.cc 458.5121 BLACK RIVER AUDUBON www.blackriveraudubon.org OHIO DIVISION OF WILDLIFE www.dnr.state.oh.us OHIO ORNITHOLOGICAL SOCIETY www.ohiobirds.org ODNR LAKE ERIE BIRDING TRAIL lakeerieohiobirding.info 41
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lake erie crushers baseball
BACK ROADS AND BEACHES GEOCACHING TRAIL
FOLLOW THE FISH ART AND ADVENTURE TRAIL
984.5282
986.1703
WWW.VISITLORAINCOUNTY.COM
WWW.FOLLOWTHEFISHTRAIL.COM
CEDAR POINT
FUN COUNTRY SOARING
1 Cedar Point Dr. Sandusky | 419.627.2350
45181 St. Rte. 18 Wellington | 647.6733
WWW.CEDARPOINT.COM
WWW.FUNCOUNTRYSOARING.COM
COMMON GROUND CANOPY TOURS 14240 Baird Rd. Oberlin | 707.2044 WWW.COMMONGROUNDCENTER.ORG
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Amusement Parks/Family Attractions
AUT-O-RAMA DRIVE-IN THEATRE 33395 Lorain Rd. North Ridgeville | 327.9595 WWW.AUTORAMADRIVEIN.COM
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A thrilling outdoor adventure. Step away from everyday life and discover an exhilarating outdoor experience. The 2.5 hour canopy tour consists of a variety of zip lines, aerial bridges, stairways and tree platforms that will provide a thrilling adventure, and an incredible, uncommon view of the landscape. New in 2015, the High Ropes Challenge will push you past your perceived limits. Plan your adventure today!
Fun Country Soaring Club offers a 30-day membership that includes your first flight with an experienced pilot. It can be thrilling, or just a relaxing tour of the countryside. Fly once or stay the afternoon to fly again! Additional flights can be taken for only the cost of a tow, and lessons are available for the beginner or transitioning pilot.
GHOSTLY MANOR THRILL CENTER & SKATEWORLD 3319 Milan Rd. Sandusky | 419.626.4467 WWW.GHOSTLYMANOR.COM ghostly manor thrill center & skateworld
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Paintball/Obstacle Challenge SYNERGY WOODS
11615 Avon Belden Rd. | Grafton 748.7246 | SYNERGYWOODS.COM
Bowling OBERLIN COLLEGE LANES 180 W. Lorain St. | Oberlin 775.8562 | WWW.OBERLIN.EDU/BOWLING
REBMAN RECREATION 5300 Oberlin Ave. | Lorain 282.6761 | WWW.REBMANREC.COM
Disc Golf HAUNTVILLE
FINDLEY STATE PARK
1579 W. River Rd. Elyria | 655.0016
PATCHWORK TRAILS OF LORAIN COUNTY
WWW.ELYRIAHAUNTEDHOUSE.COM
984.5282 WWW.PATCHWORKTRAILS.ORG
LAKE SHORE RAILWAY ASSOCIATION
25381 OH-58 Wellington | 647.4490
PARKS.OHIODNR.GOV/FINDLEY
VERMILION RIVER RESERVATION 51211 North Ridge Rd.| Vermilion 967.7310 | WWW.METROPARKS.CC
46485 St. Rte. 18 | Wellington 330.657.2792 | WWW.LSRA.ORG
LINWOOD PARK 4920 Liberty Ave. Vermilion | 967.4237 LINWOODPARKCOMPANY.COM
LORAIN PALACE THEATER 617 Broadway Ave. Lorain | 245.2323 WWW.LORAINPALACE.COM
SPOOKY RANCH/ ROCKIN’-R-RANCH 19066 E. River Rd. Columbia Station | 236.5454 WWW.SPOOKYRANCH.COM
SPORTSVILLE 37500 Center Ridge Rd. North Ridgeville | 327.3040 WWW.SPORTS-VILLE.COM
Golf/Mini Golf DRAGON RANCH 9488 Leavitt Rd Elyria | 986.5881 WWW.DRAGONRANCHGOLFCLUB.COM
FOREST HILLS GOLF COURSE 41971 Oberlin-Elyria Rd. Elyria | 323.2632 WWW.METROPARKS.CC
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top: lorain county metro parks mercy inclusive playground, amherst bottom left: north park ice rink, elyria
HICKORY NUT GOLF COURSE 23601 Royalton Rd. Columbia Station | 236.8008 WWW.HICKORYNUTGOLFCOURSE.COM
ROMP’S MARINA/PUTTER-PORT MINI GOLF 5055 Liberty Ave. Vermilion | 967.4342 ROMPS.COM
SPORTSVILLE 37500 Center Ridge Rd. North Ridgeville | 327.3040 WWW.SPORTS-VILLE.COM
Horseback Riding EQUINE DIFFERENCES 11911 Leavitt Rd. Oberlin | 774.1251 WWW.EQUINEDIFFERENCES.COM
Ice Skating NORTH PARK SPORTS COMPLEX 901 Duffey St. Elyria | 365.4251 WWW.CITYOFELYRIA.ORG
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Pools/Gyms
Sports Fields/ Competitive/ Venues
HOISTING STEEL STRENGTH & FITNESS CLUB 240 Tenney Ave. Amherst | 670.6650
LAGRANGE COMMUNITY PARK
MERCY HEALTH & RECREATION CENTER
LAKE ERIE CRUSHERS PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL
47160 Hollstein Dr. Amherst | 984.3470
All Pro Freight Stadium 2009 Baseball Blvd. Avon | 934.3636
WWW.LAGRANGEOHIO.NET
WWW.LAKEERIECRUSHERS.COM
901 Duffy St. | Elyria | 365.4251
The Lake Erie Crushers provide affordable family fun all summer long with professional baseball games and an exciting atmosphere. All Pro Freight Stadium is a multi-purpose venue and hosts various non-baseball events throughout the year. Located in Avon, Ohio with convenient access just off of I-90.
WWW.CITYOFELYRIA.ORG
WWW.METROPARKS.CC
SPLASH ZONE 95 W. Hamilton St. Oberlin | 774.5059 WWW.METROPARKS.CC
A family fun destination when visiting Lorain County. Featuring two outdoor pools with tumble buckets, water jets and for the adventurous ones, two 24 foot high water slides and a smaller slide with cannons. There is also a tot pool with a mushroom waterfall for our younger guests. Concession stand with food and refreshments available. Daily admission only $7 per person.
VERMILION FAMILY YMCA 320 Aldrich Rd. Vermilion | 967.4208 WWW.CLEVELANDYMCA.ORG/VERMILION. HTML
Spectator Sports
422 W. Main St. | LaGrange 355.5555
NORTH PARK SPORTS COMPLEX
OBERLIN RECREATION COMPLEX 225 West Hamilton Rd., Oberlin | 775.7254 WWW.CITYOFOBERLIN.COM
THE PIPE YARD BASEBALL STADIUM 2840 Meister Rd. Lorain | 244.4294 WWW.CITYOFLORAIN.ORG
LORAIN COUNTY SPEEDWAY Rt. 58 & Rt. 113 Amherst | 986.RACE (7223) LORAINCOUNTYSPEEDWAY.COM
Lorain County Speedway is a hot spot of action packed entertainment for all ages! Whether local fan or visiting vacationer, make sure to stop by and let the good times roar! Visit Lorain County Speedway Saturday nights April–October for the best in northern Ohio’s short-track racing.
VICTORY PARK OHIO 7777 Victory Ln. N. Ridgeville | 954.8703 WWW.VICTORYPARKOHIO.COM
WELLINGTON COMMUNITY PARK 145 N. Mill St. Wellington | 647.3827 WWW.VILLAGEOFWELLINGTON.COM
family fun at the lorain county speedway
LORAIN COUNTY IRONMEN BASEBALL Pipe Yard; 2840 Meister Rd. Lorain | 752.0372 WWW.LORAINCOUNTYIRONMEN.COM
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ARTS & CULTURE Art Galleries/ Studios
ALLEN MEMORIAL ART MUSEUM
BETH K. STOCKER ART GALLERY Lorain County Community College | 1005 N. Abbe Rd. Elyria | 366.4140 Box office: 800.995.5222 x4040 or 366.4040 WWW.STOCKERARTSCENTER.COM
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FIRELANDS ASSOCIATION FOR THE VISUAL ARTS (FAVA) New Union Center for the Arts 39 S. Main St., Ste. 210 Oberlin | 774.7158 WWW.FAVAGALLERY.ORG
Gallery & Shop hours: Tues– Sat, 11am–5pm, Sun 1–5pm. Closed Mondays, major holidays and Dec 24–Jan 2 or 3. An independent, non-profit art organization dedicated to enhancing public appreciation of and participation in the visual arts through exhibitions and related educational and community activities. FAVA presents changing exhibits of high quality artwork in a variety of styles and media.
lorain community music theater
87 N. Main St. | Oberlin 775.8665 | WWW.OBERLIN.EDU/AMAM See the paintings on the newly restored 1917 ceiling, along with changing exhibitions in the galleries. The AMAM presents art from virtually every culture and time period, from ancient to modern, and has a collection of more than 14,000 works. Hours: Tues–Sat, 10 am–5 pm; Sun 1–5 pm; closed Mondays and major holidays, including Dec. 24–31. Free admission.
GINKO GALLERY & STUDIO 19 S. Main St. | Oberlin 774.3117 | WWW.GINKOGALLERY.NET
LORAIN ARTS COUNCIL Gallery 737 and Arts Center 737 Broadway Ave. | Lorain 288.2787
LORAIN COMMUNITY MUSIC THEATER Performances: Stocker Arts Center, 1005 N. Abbe Rd. Elyria | 366.4040 | WWW. LORAINCOMMUNITYMUSICTHEATER.ORG
LORAIN PALACE THEATER 617 Broadway Ave. Lorain | 245.2323 WWW.LORAINPALACE.COM
NORTHERN OHIO YOUTH ORCHESTRAS RIVERDOG GALLERY
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13818 Gore Orphanage Rd. Oberlin | 965.8309 WWW.BANYASANDSPEER.COM
CAT IN THE CREAM COFFEEHOUSE 180 W. Lorain | Oberlin 775.8279
WWW.OBERLIN.EDU/BOWLING/CAT.HTML
top left: allen memorial art museum at oberlin college left bottom: lorain community music theater top right: firelands association for the visual arts (fava) gallery
39 S. Main St., Ste. 244 Oberlin | 775.3059 WWW.NOYO.ORG
OBERLIN COLLEGE CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC 39 W. College St. | Oberlin 775.5474 NEW.OBERLIN.EDU/CONSERVATORY
WHET YOUR PALETTE Paint and Sip 452.6725
Visit today. Allen Memorial Art Museum 87 North Main St. Oberlin, Ohio
Open Tuesday to Saturday 10–5 Sunday 1–5 Closed Mondays
Free admission www.oberlin. edu/amam
Ohio Humanities Council
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hokes theater, stocker center for the arts
OHIO DANCE THEATRE 39 S. Main St., Suite 241 Oberlin | 774.6077
OLDE TOWNE HALL THEATRE 36119 Center Ridge Rd. N. Ridgeville | 327.2909 WWW.OLDETOWNEHALLTHEATRE.COM
STOCKER ARTS CENTER
stocker center for the arts
WWW.OHIODANCETHEATRE.ORG
Lorain County Community College | 1005 N. Abbe Rd. Elyria | 366.4140 Box office: 800.995.5222 x4040 or 366.4040
WORKSHOP PLAYERS
WWW.STOCKERARTSCENTER.COM
WWW.WORKSHOPPLAYERS.COM
Presenting only the best in performing and visual arts, there is always something entertaining happening at the Stocker Arts Center. Many performances for children and families offered.
44820 Middle Ridge Rd. Amherst | Box office: 988.5613
Architecture
Rehearsals: 680 N. Abbe Rd. Elyria | 327.9598 WWW.ELYRIASWEETADELINES.COM
TRUENORTH CULTURAL ARTS French Creek Nature Center 4530 Colorado Ave. Sheffield Village | 949.5200
14240 Baird Rd. | Oberlin 965.5551 WWW.COMMONGROUNDCENTER.ORG
FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT WELTZHEIMER/JOHNSON HOUSE
LORAIN COUNTY SACRED LANDMARKS INITIATIVE
534 Morgan St. | Oberlin 775.8671
1005 N. Abbe Rd. Elyria | 800.995.5222, ext. 7371 365.5222 ext. 7371
WWW.OBERLIN.EDU/AMAM/FLWRIGHT
SWEET ADELINES INTERNATIONAL-LAKE RIDGE CHORUS
COMMON GROUND THE CINDY NORD CENTER FOR RENEWAL
Spiritual/ Religious/ Renewal
SLI.LORAINCCC.EDU
ABUNDANT LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTER OF LORAIN COUNTY 306 Morgan Ave. | Elyria 323.1694
WWW.TNCARTS.ORG
frank lloyd wright weltzheimer/johnson house, oberlin
Firelands Association for the Visual Arts New Union Center for the Arts, Oberlin Changing Lives through the Visual Arts since 1979 Exhibitions • Classes and Workshops • Uncommon Objects Artist as Quiltmaker - National Art Quilt Show May 15–July 31, 2016 FAVA’s Gallery Shop Open Tues–Sat 11–5 and Sun 1–5 440.774.7158 www.favagallery.org
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Visit The Wineries On The Lake Erie Shores & Islands Wine Trail
1 FIRELANDS WINERY 2 JOHN CHRIST WINERY 3 KLINGSHIRN WINERY
917 Bardshar Rd • Sandusky • 800-548-WINE • FirelandsWinery.com
32421 Walker Rd • Avon Lake • 440-933-9672 • JohnChristWine.com 33050 Webber Rd • Avon Lake • 440-933-6666 • KlingshirnWine.com
4 MATUS WINERY
15674 Gore Orphanage Rd • Wakeman • 440-774-WINE MatusWinery.us
5 PAPER MOON VINEYARDS
2008 State Rd • Vermilion • 440-967-2500 PaperMoonVineyards.com
6 QUARRY HILL WINERY
8403 Mason Rd • Berlin Heights • 419-588-3179 QuarryHillWinery.org
7 VERMILION VALLEY VINEYARDS
11005 Gore Orphanage Rd • Wakeman • 440-965-5202 VermilionValleyVineyards.com
For information on all wineries and Ohio regional wine trails, visit OhioWines.org or call 1-800-227-6972
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bistro 83
Lorain County and North Central Ohio have experienced an explosion of flavor and freshness in local cuisine. Regional produce and farmers markets are brimming with locally-grown and organic offerings that local chefs are digging into with creative gusto. Their passion translates into a fabulous gourmet experience! You will also find plenty of local vineyards and locally produced micro-brews available to pair with a delicious meal.
Fine Dining BISTRO 83
36033 Westminister Ave. North Ridgeville | 353.2828 WWW.BISTRO83.COM
CORK’S AND STUBBY’S 209 S. Main St. | Amherst 984.7430 – Cork’s 984.7432 – Stubby’s WWW.CORKSANDSTUBBYS.COM
FRATELLO’S 32085 Electric Blvd. Avon Lake | 933.3380 WWW.FRATELLOS.NET
GARDEN RESTAURANT AT OBERLIN INN 7 N. Main St. | Oberlin 775.1111 | WWW.OBERLININN.COM Our chef prepares fine traditional American cuisine that has received recognition for dining excellence.
JACKALOPE LAKESIDE
STRIP, A STEAKHOUSE
301 Lakeside Ave. | Lorain 288.2051
36840 Detroit Rd. | Avon 934.9900
WWW.JACKALOPELAKESIDE.COM
WWW.STRIPSTEAKHOUSE.COM
NEMO GRILLE
THE UNICORN RESTAURANT & PUB
36976 Detroit Rd. | Avon 934.0061
423 N. Main St. | Grafton 926.2621 | WWW.GRAFTONUNICORN.COM
WWW.NEMOGRILLE.COM
WOOD & WINE 38790 Chester Rd. | Avon 934.WINE(9463) WWW.THEWOODNWINE.COM
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OLDE TOWN PIZZA HOUSE 195 Cleveland Ave. | Amherst 984.2468 WWW.OLDETOWNPIZZAHOUSE.COM
ORCHID CAFÉ
photos:
left: jackalope lakeside, lorain; top: bistro 83, north ridgeville; top right: fort’s tavern, wellington
Casual Dining ALADDIN’S EATERY
5 W. College St | Oberlin 774.5282 | WWW.ALADDINSEATERY.COM
BREAD-N-BREW 100 S. Main St. | Wellington 647.0082 | WWW.BREADNBREW.COM
DRAGON RANCH RESTAURANT 9488 Leavitt Rd Elyria | 986.5881
HOT DOG HEAVEN
Miller Nature Preserve 2739 Center Rd. | Avon 937.4545 | WWW.METROPARKS.CC
493 Cleveland Ave. | Amherst 988.7404
ROSE CAFÉ AT LAKEVIEW BEACH
WWW.HOTDOGHEAVENOHIO.COM
ILENE’S DOG ‘N SUDS 2050 N. Ridge Rd. | Elyria 324.3636 WWW.DRIVE-INS.DOG-N-SUDS.COM
Come experience the Drive-In of days gone by – Step back to the 1950s and enjoy quality food and homemade draft root beer. A cheerful car-hostess will bring the food right to your car – curbside service or enjoy your dinner in the picnic area.
1800 W. Erie Ave. | Lorain 288.8899 WWW.METROPARKS.CC
SORRENTO RISTORANTE & PIZZERIA 5223 Detroit Rd. Sheffield Village | 934.6644 WWW.SORRENTO-RISTORANTE.COM
TREE HOUSE GALLERY AND TEA ROOM Olde Avon Village 36840 Detroit Rd. | Avon 934.1636 | WWW.OLDEAVONVILLAGE. COM/TREEHOUSE.HTM
LORENZO’S PIZZERIA 52 ½ S. Main St. | Oberlin 775.0118 | WWW.LORENZOSPIZZA.COM
TREEHUGGERS CAFÉ
WWW.DRAGONRANCHGOLFCLUB.COM
GRANNY JOE’S ICE CREAMATORIUM
MR. D’S – RAMADA ELYRIA
WWW.TREEHUGGERSCAFE.COM
5598 Liberty Ave. | Vermilion 967.3663
1825 Lorain Blvd. | Elyria 324.5411 | WWW.RAMADAOHIO.COM
55 E. College St. | Oberlin 774.2998
WWW.PAPAANDGRANNYJOES.COM
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Bar & Grille/ Pub BUFFALO WILD WINGS 239 Midway Blvd. | Elyria 324.5544 | WWW.BUFFALOWILDWINGS.COM
CORK’S AND STUBBY’S 209 S. Main St. | Amherst 984.7430 - Cork’s 984.7432 - Stubby’s WWW.CORKSANDSTUBBYS.COM
THE FEVE 30 S. Main St. | Oberlin 774.1978 | WWW.THEFEVE.COM
FORT’S TAVERN 122 W. Herrick Ave. Wellington | 647.3520
QUAKER STEAK & LUBE SHEFFIELD
WWW.FORTSTAVERN.COM
4900 Transportation Dr. Sheffield Village | 934.9464
MOOSEHEAD GRILL 7660 Leavitt Rd. | Amherst 985.7429 WWW.MOOSEHEADGRILL. COM
QUAKER STEAK & LUBE VERMILION 5150 Liberty Ave. Vermilion | 967.3724 WWW.THELUBE.COM
An Original Drive-In >> Step back in time and treat yourself to old-fashioned curbside service and enjoy the taste of the Original Coney Dog, great burgers, fries, ice cream, and the World’s Creamiest Root Beer – homemade at our location. Check out all the great items on our menu. Senior Discounts. Open 6 days a week, closed Mondays, from April to August.
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WWW.THELUBE.COM
clockwise from bottom left: treehuggers cafÉ, oberlin; lorenzo’s pizzeria patio, oberlin; smitty’s place, elyria; rose cafÉ, lakeview park, lorain; bread n brew, wellington
2050 North Ridge Rd, Elyria 440-324-3636
SMITTY’S PLACE 368 E. Bridge St. | Elyria 323.9708 WWW.SMITTYSELYRIA.COM
STUBBY’S PUB & GRUB 114 Antioch Dr. | Elyria 365.7882 | STUBBYSELYRIA.COM
THE UNICORN RESTAURANT & PUB 423 N. Main St. | Grafton 926.2621 WWW.GRAFTONUNICORN.COM
Baked Goods/ Pastry BREAD-N-BREW 100 S. Main St. | Wellington 647.0082 | WWW.BREADNBREW.COM
KIEDROWSKI’S BAKERY 2267 Cooper Foster Park Rd. Amherst | 282.2700 WWW.KIEDROWSKIBAKERY.COM
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Kiedrowski’s Simply Delicious Bakery, well-known for their pastries, donuts and the Original Snoogle®, now has the distinction of “America’s Best Bakery,” awarded by Baking Buyer magazine. Kiedrowski’s Bakery celebrates 30 years in Lorain County and is proud of their Polish heritage with polka music playing daily! Stop in and ‘taste a memory in every bite.’
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2267 Cooper Foster Park Rd.
(440) 282-2700
Amherst, Ohio 44001
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VERMILION VALLEY VINEYARDS 11005 Gore Orphanage Rd. Wakeman (Henrietta Twp.) 965.5202 WWW.VERMILIONVALLEYVINEYARDS.COM
Winery Tours NORTHCOAST GRAPEVINE TOURS 1319 W. 35th St. Lorain | 282.6598
Ice Cream GRANNY JOE’S ICE CREAMATORIUM 5598 Liberty Ave. | Vermilion 967.3663 WWW.PAPAANDGRANNYJOES.COM
K-CREAM KORNER
WWW.NORTHCOASTGRAPEVINETOURS.COM
JOHN CHRIST WINERY 32421 Walker Rd. Avon Lake | 933.9672 WWW.JOHNCHRISTWINE.COM
33050 Webber Rd. Avon Lake | 933.6666 WWW.KLINGSHIRNWINE.COM
KRIEG’S IT’Z THE BERRIES FROZEN CUSTARD 46045 Telegraph Rd. South Amherst | 986.5300
ROMP’S MARINA/DAIRY DOCK
Wineries/ Vineyards D & D SMITH WINERY
AMERICAN WILDERNESS CAMPGROUND & EVENT CENTER
401 W. Main St. | Norwalk 419.577.0242
MATUS WINERY
17273 Avon Belden Rd. Grafton | 926.3700
15674 Gore Orphanage Rd. Wakeman | 774.WINE (9463)
WWW.AMERICANWILDERNESSCAMPGROUND.COM
WWW.DDSMITHWINERY.COM
WWW.MATUSWINERY.US
WWW.FIRELANDSWINERY.COM
HEINEMAN’S WINERY 978 Catawba St. Put-in-Bay | 419.285.2811 WWW.HEINEMANSWINERY.COM
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The Lake Erie Shores and Islands wineries offer eclectic experiences to discover and enjoy: decks overlooking rolling vineyards and sparkling waters, families passionate about their products, exceptional cuisine, festive events and of course great wines… from sweet to dry, for the sophisticate as well as the ingénue.
Conference Facilities/Outdoor Venues/ Banquet Halls/ Catering
5055 Liberty Ave. | Vermilion 967.4342 | ROMPS.COM
917 Bardshar Rd. | Sandusky 800.548.9463 | 419.625.5474
33 Tegam Way Geneva | 466.4417 WWW.OHIOWINES.ORG
KLINGSHIRN WINERY
336 Oberlin Ave. | Lorain 245.2631
FIRELANDS WINERY
OHIO WINE PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION
PAPER MOON VINEYARDS 2008 State Rd. | Vermilion 967.2500 WWW.PAPERMOONVINEYARDS.COM
BLACK RIVER LANDING Transportation Center Lorain Port Authority Black River Landing Lorain | 204.2269 WWW.LORAINPORTAUTHORITY.COM
CAMBRIA SUITES 35600 Detroit Rd. Avon | 695.1270 WWW.CAMBRIASUITES.COM
THE CLIFTON 36840 Detroit Rd. Avon | 934.9900 WWW.CLIFTONBARN.COM
COMMON GROUND - THE CINDY NORD CENTER FOR RENEWAL 14240 Baird Rd. Oberlin | 965.5551 WWW.COMMONGROUNDCENTER.ORG
CORK’S AND STUBBY’S 209 S. Main St. | Amherst 984.7430 – Cork’s 984.7432 – Stubby’s WWW.CORKSANDSTUBBYS.COM
DELUCA’S PLACE IN THE PARK 6075 Middle Ridge Rd. Lorain | 233.7272 WWW.DELUCASPLACEINTHEPARK.COM
EMERALD EVENT CENTER AT THE RESIDENCE INN AVON 33040 Just Imagine Dr. Avon | 937.0909 MARRIOTT.COM/CLEAB
Our brand NEW hotel and event center boasts 10,000 square feet of event space and fully equipped in-suite kitchens in our 116 guest rooms. Our experienced event staff can help guide you through the planning process of any large event and wedding. Come visit us, we would love to show you around!
JOHN A. SPITZER CONFERENCE CENTER
spitzer conference center, lccc
Lorain County Community College | 1005 N. Abbe Rd. Elyria | 366.4100
OBERLIN INN
WWW.SPITZERCONFERENCECENTER.COM
WWW.OBERLININN.COM
One of the finest conferencing spaces in the region, featuring fifteen meeting spaces that can accommodate 2–300 people. Catering services available.
LORAIN COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNITY CENTER 40 East Ave. | Elyria 329.5760 | WWW.LORAINCOUNTY.US Three conference rooms accommodate up to 58 people. Dining rooms accommodate up to 236 people.
MATUS WINERY 15674 Gore Orphanage Rd. Wakeman | 774.WINE (9463) WWW.MATUSWINERY.US
OBERLIN COLLEGE & CONSERVATORY CONFERENCE SERVICES 155 North Professor St. Oberlin | 775.8730
7 N. Main St. | Oberlin | 775.1111
RAMADA ELYRIA 1825 Lorain Blvd. | Elyria |324.5411 | WWW.RAMADAOHIO.COM
ROSE CAFÉ AT LAKEVIEW BEACH 1800 W. Erie Ave. | Lorain 288.8899 | WWW.METROPARKS.CC
VERMILION VALLEY VINEYARDS 11005 Gore Orphanage Rd. Wakeman (Henrietta Twp.) 965.5202 WWW.VERMILIONVALLEYVINEYARDS.COM
VISIT LORAIN COUNTY CONFERENCE ROOM 8025 Leavitt Rd. Amherst | 984.5282 WWW.VISITLORAINCOUNTY. COM
WWW.OBERLIN.EDU/CONFSERV
FLIGNER’S MARKET/CATERING 1854 Broadway Lorain | 244.5173 WWW.FLIGNERSMARKET.COM
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Specialty/ Unique
FRIENDS OF HARBOUR TOWN 1837
Lorain County reveals a shopping experience that is uniquely yours. Stimulate your senses with sweets and savories; get some eye candy at a gallery store; satisfy your hobby cravings and get your fill of frills, décor and more!
530 Broadway Ave. | Lorain 244.6869 | THE530SHOP.COM
Wander our small towns and main streets. You’ll be amazed by the treasures you’ll find.
DAYS OF YORE HERB & FLOWER FARM
Ship Shoppe at Old Jib’s Corner 5741 Liberty Ave. (3 blocks West of Rts. 6 & 60) Vermilion | foht@live.com Come to the relaxed atmosphere in a historic 1860 Italiante Home. . .finding the right gift is an enjoyable experience. Friends of Harbour Town 1837 Office – Ship Shoppe, a curiosity shoppe of souvenirs, Vermilion’s “The Way It Was” vintage jewelry and linens – collectibles, antiques, glassware, old furniture, florals, Grandma’s Kitchen, nautical décor, baby gifts.
42925 Jones Rd. Wellington | 647.2045
GINKO GALLERY & STUDIO
WWW.DAYSOFYOREHERBANDFLOWERFARM. COM
19 S. Main St. Oberlin | 774.3117
From antiques to boutiques…
THE 530 SHOP
BASKETS OF BLESSINGS 103 Milan Ave. | Amherst 984.7077 | WWW. BASKETSOFBLESSINGSCOUNTRYSTORE.COM
BICYCLE BILL’S 5523 South St. | Vermilion 967.2453 | WWW.BICYCLEBILLS.COM
WWW.GINKOGALLERY.NET
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photos: left: stockyard express, oberlin; right: days of yore, wellington; below: strip steakhouse at olde avon village
THE TUCK SHOP
LAKE SCREEN PRINTING
RIDGE HILL COLLECTIBLES & GIFTS
1924 Broadway Ave. Lorain | 244.5707
400 Tenney Ave. Amherst | 988.2067
WWW.LAKESCREEN.COM
THE MERMAID’S TALE 201 Church St. Amherst | 988.7826
SASSY’S 36840 Detroit Rd. Avon | 934.3777 WWW.RUSASSY.COM
WWW.MERMAIDSTALE.NET
MOLNAR OUTDOOR 9191 Leavitt Rd. (OH 58) Elyria | 986.3366
STOCKYARD EXPRESS 49293 Plate Rd. Oberlin | 774.2131
8062 Columbia Rd. Olmsted Falls | 235.1625
UNCOMMON OBJECTS GALLERY STORE, FAVA
WWW.STOCKYARDEXPRESS.COM
New Union Center for the Arts 39 S. Main St. Oberlin | 774.7158
SWERVE BIKE SHOP
WWW.FAVAGALLERY.ORG/GALLERY-SHOP. HTML
23 S. Main St. Oberlin | 774.7978
WELLINGTON IMPLEMENT
WWW.MOLNAROUTDOOR.COM
THE MUSIC BOX
53 S. Main St. Oberlin | 774.8825 Visit us and taste 12 of the 25 gourmet flavors of popcorn we offer. We go a step further providing “popcorn bars” for any special event. We are also known for our homemade peanut/cashew brittle. The Tuck Shop carries unique gift items, every day we offer something new! Gift buckets and shipping. Mention this ad and buy 3 popcorn and the 4th is free.
WWW.SWERVEBIKESHOP.COM
WWW.GRANDPACIFICJUNCTION.COM
NICOLE KAY’S BOUTIQUE
TREE HOUSE GALLERY AND TEA ROOM
230 Market Dr. Elyria | 324.6884
36840 Detroit Rd. Avon | 934.1636 | WWW.
WWW.NICOLEKAYSBOUTIQUE.COM
OLDEAVONVILLAGE.COM/TREEHOUSE.HTM
625 S. Main St. Wellington | 647.3725 WWW.WELLINGTONIMPLEMENT.COM
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Shopping Districts/ Organizations COUNTRY TOUR GROUP 42925 Jones Rd. Wellington | 647.2045 COUNTRYTOURGROUP.COM
GRAND PACIFIC JUNCTION 8068 Columbia Rd. Olmsted Falls | 235.9277 WWW.THESHOPSATGRANDPACIFICJUNCTION.COM
OLDE AVON VILLAGE 36840 Detroit Rd. Avon | 934.1636 WWW.OLDEAVONVILLAGE.COM
A collection of thirteen unique shoppes and restaurants, many which are housed in mid-1800s buildings that were moved to the village for preservation. You’ll find distinctive home décor, men and women’s clothing and accessories, antiques, wine, folk art, children’s clothing and gift items, primitives, a salon/ spa, as well as a barbershop in Avon’s former train depot.
Markets: Farmer/Flea/ Food/ Beverage FLIGNER’S MARKET 1854 Broadway Lorain | 244.5173 WWW.FLIGNERSMARKET.COM
GIUSEPPE’S WINE CELLAR 209 S. Main St. Amherst | 984.5300 WWW.GIUSEPPESWINECELLAR.COM
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top: nicole kay’s; bottom: miller’s apple hill
JAMIE’S FLEA MARKET
KIEDROWSKI’S BAKERY
46388 Telegraph Rd. S. Amherst | 986.4402
2267 Cooper Foster Park Rd. Amherst | 282.2700
WWW.JAMIESFLEAMARKET.COM
WWW.KIEDROSKIBAKERY.COM
200 inside vendors and up to 500 outside. Jamie’s is one of the last traditional markets around. New and used items. Fresh produce, cheese, baked goods. Open every Wed and Sat 8am–4pm. A fun place to shop for the whole family. Remember Jamie’s Annual Christmas Special 1st Saturday in December 8am–4pm.
“America’s Best Bakery,” awarded by Baking Buyer magazine. Stop in and taste a memory in every bite.
MILLER’S APPLE HILL 50549 Telegraph Rd. (OH 113) Amherst | 965.7077 WWW.MILLERSAPPLEHILL.COM
Bulk food store featuring baking supplies, grains, baking mixes, dried fruit, nuts, cheese & meats, spices, snacks & more. Open Mon–Sat.
Great Food for Less
7Apple Cider 7Baking supplies 7Grains 7Candy making supplies
7U-Pick apples (Sept/Oct) 7Herbs and spices 7Snack mixes
7Lots of candy including sugar-free
7Amish meats and cheeses 7Dried Fruits and Nuts
Open Mon–Sat 9–6 Easy access from SR 2 and the Ohio Turnpike 50549 Telegraph Rd. Amherst, OH 440.965.7077 millersapplehill.com
The Shoppes of
OldeAvon Village
A collection of 13 unique shoppes and restaurants where you’ll find distinctive home décor, men and women’s clothing, accessories, antiques, wine, folk art, children’s clothing, gifts, and more. Something for everyone.
36840 Detroit Rd., Avon ◊ 440-934-1636 ◊ www.oldeavonvillage.com
Open 8am–4pm Every Wednesday & Saturday YEar-rOund
46388 Telegraph rd. amherst, OH 44001 440.986.4402
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REST YOUR HEAD
and recharge for your next north central Ohio adventure! With so much fun to be had, we recommend a stay while you play in our sleek hotels, cozy B&B’s, or comfy inns and vacation rentals.
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top and inset: country inn and suites, elyria; right: the beacon bed and breakfast, lorain
Hotels/Motels BEST WESTERN
636 Griswold Rd. | Elyria 324.5050 WWW.BESTWESTERN.COM
CAMBRIA SUITES 35600 Detroit Rd. | Avon 695.1270 WWW.CAMBRIASUITES.COM
CAMELOT INN 550 Griswold Rd. | Elyria 336.1271 60
COUNTRY INN & SUITES 645 Griswold Rd. | Elyria 324.0099 or Central Reservations 800.456.4000 WWW.COUNTRYINNS.COM/ELYRIAOH
Located between downtown Cleveland and Sandusky. The warm, friendly staff welcomes you to enjoy the indoor pool, fitness center, complimentary internet, hot breakfast, cookies, 24 hour coffee and juice. Enjoy the home away from home hospitality. Earn rewards fast with the Club Carlson frequent stay loyalty program.
DAYS INN
MOTEL 6
934 Leavitt Rd. | Amherst 985.1428 | WWW.DAYSINN.COM
704 N. Leavitt Rd. | Amherst 988.3266 | WWW.MOTEL6.COM
ECONO LODGE
MOTEL 6
523 Griswold Rd. | Elyria 324.3911 | WWW.CHOICEHOTELS.COM
32751 Lorain Rd. | N. Ridgeville 327.6311 | WWW.MOTEL6.COM
RIDGE MOTEL
ELYRIA MOTEL
OBERLIN INN
38043 Center Ridge Rd. N. Ridgeville | 327.0121
701 Oberlin-Elyria Rd. | Elyria 458.5116
7 N. Main St. | Oberlin 775.1111 | WWW.OBERLININN.COM Oberlin Inn-large enough to provide full services, yet small enough to recognize every visitor as a special guest. Ideal for business & leisure travel.
FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES 39050 Colorado Ave. | Avon 934.7445 | WWW.MARRIOTT.COM/ HOTELS/TRAVEL/CLEAV-FAIRFIELD-INNAND-SUITES-CLEVELAND-AVON
HAMPTON INN & SUITES ELYRIA 1795 Lorain Blvd. | Elyria 324.7755 | HAMPTONINN3.HILTON.COM
HOMEWOOD SUITES 4930 Transportation Dr. Sheffield Village
RESIDENCE INN AVON AT THE EMERALD EVENT CENTER 33040 Just Imagine Dr. Avon | 937.0909 MARRIOTT.COM/CLEAB
SUNSET MOTEL 44077 Oberlin-Elyria Rd. Oberlin | 375.0808 WWW.OBERLINSUNSETMOTEL.COM
SUPER 8 MOTEL
QUALITY INN
910 Lorain Blvd. | Elyria 323.7488 | WWW.SUPER8.COM
739 Leona St. | Elyria 324.7676 | WWW.QUALITYINN.COM
SUPER 8 MOTEL
RAMADA ELYRIA
32801 Lorain Rd. | N. Ridgeville 327.0500 | WWW.SUPER8.COM
1825 Lorain Blvd. | Elyria 324.5411 | WWW.RAMADAOHIO.COM
VALUE PLACE
RED ROOF INN & SUITES
1610 Moore Rd. | Avon 934.1909 | WWW.VALUEPLACE.COM/
621 Midway Blvd. | Elyria 324.4444 | WWW.REDROOF.COM
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VILLAGE INN & EFFICIENCIES
5 CORNERS BED & BREAKFAST
IVY TREE INN & GARDEN
3537 E. Liberty Ave. Vermilion | 967.2341
175 Beaver Ct. | Amherst 984.3084
195 S. Professor | Oberlin 774.4510 | WWW.BEDANDBREAKFAST.
WWW.VILLAGEINNOHIO.COM
WWW.5CORNERSBNB.COM
COM/OH-OBERLIN-IVYTREEINNGARDENOBERLIN.HTML
Bed & Breakfasts 1830 HALLAUER HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST 14945 Hallauer Rd. | Oberlin 877.774.3406 | 774.3400 WWW.HALLAUERHOUSEBNB.COM
THE BEACON B & B 1915 W. Erie Ave. | Lorain 320.2000 | WWW.HOMEAWAY.COM/ VACATION-RENTAL/P979892
THE BUCKEYE AND THE FROG BED & BREAKFAST 171 Elm St. | Oberlin 404.219.1980 WWW.BUCKEYEANDFROG.COM
4233 E. Lake Rd. | Sheffield Lake 949.2545 | WWW.BBONLINE.COM/ UNITED-STATES/OHIO/SHEFFIELD-LAKE/ LAKEBREEZE.HTML
QUARRY STONE BED & BREAKFAST 7855 Quarry Rd. | Amherst 988.7758 | THEQUARRYSTONEBB.COM
Accommodations
Special Events
Meetings
Murder Mysteries
Dining
7 North Main St. Oberlin, OH 44074
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LAKE BREEZE INN
Weddings
440.775.1111 www.oberlininn.com
RIVERDOG RETREAT 13818 Gore Orphanage Rd. Oberlin | 965.8309 WWW.RIVERDOGRETREAT.COM
WELLINGTON COUNTRY INN BED & BREAKFAST 218 E. Herrick Ave. Wellington | 647.5646 WWW.WELLINGTONCOUNTRYINN.COM
WILD GOOSE GARDENS & INN 47060 W. Hamilton St. Oberlin | 714.2210 WWW.WILDGOOSEGARDENS.COM
SANDSTONE SUITE 103 Milan Ave. Suite 2 Amherst | 984.3084 WWW.SANDSTONESUITES.COM
Perfect for families or a group of friends! Minutes from Lake Erie, Oberlin and bike trails. Walk to restaurants, shops and entertainment including two wine cellars. This twobedroom suite sleeps four and includes kitchenette with fridge and microwave and large closet for storage. Free WIFI, cable TV and parking.
SHURTLEFF COTTAGE 46 Morgan St. Oberlin | 774.8033
Lodges/Inns/ Vacation Rentals LAKELAND LODGES 13115 W. Lake Rd. | Vermilion 800.475.9690 | 967.4497
LINWOOD PARK 4920 Liberty Ave. Vermilion | 967.4237 LINWOODPARKCOMPANY.COM
WWW.LODGESONTHELAKE.COM
Redefining lakeside hospitality, 300 ft. of sandy beach, nightly and weekly rentals, warm welcoming hosts, impeccably clean cottages sleeping 2-6, A/C, Cable, and Wi-Fi, 2 miles west of historic Vermilion, just a short drive to Cedar Point and any one of Cleveland’s major attractions.
OBERLIN BACK HOUSE COTTAGE 168 Forest St. | Oberlin 216.990.0042 WWW.BACKHOUSECOTTAGE.COM
SPRENG HAUS GUEST LODGING 116 ½ W. Herrick Ave. Wellington | 647.2176 WWW.SPRENGHAUS.COM
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BUSINESSES, ORGANIZATIONS & MUNICIPALITIES Transportation AMTRAK Nearest station: 410 E. River Rd. | Elyria 800.USA.RAIL | 800.872.7245 WWW.AMTRAK.COM
LORAIN COUNTY TRANSIT www.loraincounty.us/transit 329.5525 | 365.0224
GREYHOUND Elyria station: 40 East Ave. No office, just pick up service. Elyria | 800.231.2222
Libraries
ELYRIA PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM
NORTH COAST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
320 Washington Ave. | Elyria 323.5747 | WWW.ELYRIALIBRARY.ORG
P.O. Box 275 | Avon Lake 933.9311 WWW.NORTHCOASTCHAMBER.COM
LORAIN PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM 351 Sixth St. | Lorain | 244.1192 WWW.LORAINPUBLICLIBRARY.ORG
Business Information
COLUMBIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE P.O. Box 428 | Columbia Station 236.9053 | WWW.COLUMBIASTATION.COM
NORTH RIDGEVILLE VB/CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 34845 Lorain Rd. | N. Ridgeville 327.3737 | WWW.NRCHAMBER.COM
OBERLIN BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP 23 East College St. | Oberlin | 774.6262 | WWW.OBERLIN.ORG
FRIENDS OF HARBOUR TOWN 1837
VERMILION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR
5741 Liberty Ave. | Vermilion foht@live.com
5495 Liberty Ave. | Vermilion 967.4477 | WWW.VERMILIONOHIO.COM
Amherst Location 988.5144 Elyria Location 353.0990 800.736.7331
LORAIN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
WELLINGTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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226 Middle Ave., 5th Fl. Elyria | 328.2550
P.O. Box 42 | Wellington 647.2222 | WWW.WELLINGTONCHAM-
800.654.3131 Elyria location 324.3855
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BEROFCOMMERCE.ORG
Airports
LORAIN GROWTH CORPORATION 615 Broadway Ave. | Lorain 244.6503 | WWW.LORAINGROWTH.COM
Municipalities
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Car Rental
CLEVELAND HOPKINS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (CLE) 216.265.6000 WWW.CLEVELANDAIRPORT.COM
MAIN STREET AMHERST
36080 Chester Rd. | Avon 937.7800 | WWW.CITYOFAVON.COM
255 Park Ave. | Amherst 984.6709
CITY OF AVON LAKE
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LORAIN COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT (LPR)
MAIN STREET ELYRIA
44050 Russia Rd. | Elyria 323.7000
124 Middle Ave. | Elyria 322.5000
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BURKE LAKEFRONT AIRPORT (BKL)
MAIN STREET VERMILION
216.781.6411
685 Main St. | Vermilion 963.0772
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CITY OF AVON
150 Avon Belden Rd. Avon Lake | 930.4100 WWW.AVONLAKE.ORG
CITY OF ELYRIA 131 Court St. | Elyria 326.1400 | WWW.CITYOFELYRIA.ORG
CITY OF LORAIN
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200 W. Erie Ave. | Lorain 204.2002 | WWW.CITYOFLORAIN.ORG
MAIN STREET WELLINGTON
CITY OF NORTH RIDGEVILLE
118 W. Herrick Ave. Wellington | 647.3987
7307 Avon Belden Rd. N. Ridgeville | 353.0819
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CITY OF OBERLIN 85 S. Main St. | Oberlin 775.1531 WWW.CITYOFOBERLIN.COM
The City of Oberlin invites you to download its mobile app to discover everything Oberlin! Whether you’re looking for concerts, great restaurants, unique downtown shops, sporting events or recreation opportunities, you’ll find it on the Official App of Oberlin. Download it for FREE from the App Store or Google Play.
Passports and Auto Titles TOM ORLANDO, LORAIN COUNTY CLERK OF COURTS 225 Court St., 1st Fl. | Elyria 329.5127 WWW.LORAINCOUNTY.COM/CLERK
Offices located in Elyria, Lorain, North Ridgeville & Amherst
Non Profit GIRLS GIVE BACK WWW.SUMMERMARKET.COM
OBERLIN COLLEGE 101 N. Professor St. | Oberlin 775.8121 | WWW.OBERLIN.EDU
Business Services METRO COMPUTER RESOURCES 209 Park Ave. | Amherst 988.5200 | WWW.OHIOMCR.COM
SMALL BUSINESS SOLUTION CENTERS 860 East Broad St., Suite B Elyria | 210.0025 | WWW.MYSBSC.COM
Relocation Services
CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE
LEADERSHIP LORAIN COUNTY
609 Harris Rd. | Sheffield Lake 949.7141 | WWW.SHEFFIELDLAKE.NET
201 Burns Rd. | Elyria 366.4700
LORAIN COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
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5321 Meadow Lane Ct., #6 Sheffield Village | 328.4210
VILLAGE OF GRAFTON 926.2401| WWW.VILLAGEOFGRAFTON.ORG
MURRAY RIDGE PRODUCTION CENTER
VILLAGE OF SHEFFIELD
1091 Infirmary Rd. | Elyria 284.2720
960 Main St. | Grafton
4340 Colorado Ave. Sheffield Village | 949.6325
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PORT OF LORAIN FOUNDATION
VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON
138 Alabama Ave. | Lorain 326.1971 | WWW.LORAINLIGHTHOUSE.COM
115 Willard Memorial Square Wellington | 647.4626
STEIN HOSPICE
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Government Services
1200 Sycamore Line Sandusky | 800.625.5269 WWW.STEINHOSPICE.ORG
Schools/Colleges
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Senior Living INDEPENDENCE VILLAGE OF AVON LAKE 345 Lear Rd. | Avon Lake 930.7100 | WWW.SENIORVILLAGES.COM
KENDAL AT OBERLIN 600 Kendal Dr. | Oberlin 775.0094 | WWW.KAO.KENDAL.ORG
WESLEYAN SENIOR LIVING 807 West Ave. | Elyria 284.9000 | WWW.VILLAGELIVING.ORG
LORAIN COUNTY GROWTH PARTNERSHIP
LORAIN COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Ambassadors
226 Middle Ave., 5th Fl. Elyria | 328.2322 | WWW.LCGP.NET
1005 N. Abbe Rd. | Elyria 365.5222 | WWW.LORAINCCC.EDU
Patti Young Pat Morrisson
LORAIN COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
LORAIN COUNTY JOINT VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
226 Middle Ave. | Elyria 800.449.5463 or 329.5440
15181 St. Rte. 58 | Oberlin 774.1051 or 986.6601
LORAINCOUNTY.US/SOLIDWASTE
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Relax and Enjoy These Select Lorain Experiences Where the Black River meets Lake Erie
Celebrating 181 years in 2015 Lorain Tourism Council A committee of Lorain Growth Corporation www.loraingrowth.com
440.244.6503
NIELSEN JEWELERS
www.nielsen-jewelers.com 753 Broadway Ave. | 440.244.4255 The oldest continuously family owned & operated jewelry store in the world since 1694. Founded in Denmark.
JACKALOPE LAKESIDE
www.jackalopelakeside.com 301 Lakeside Ave. at Spitzer Lakeside Marina 440.288.2051 Experience the great outdoors on a great lake with lakeside dining.
SUN NOVELTY
www.sunnoveltyinc.com 728 Broadway Ave. | 440.244.9521
THE PORT OF LORAIN FOUNDATION, INC.
www.LorainLighthouse.com Come visit our Lighthouse. For tour dates and reservations, visit our website. We host sunset dinners at the Lorain Lighthouse!
The Waterfront District, Lorain
LORAIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
International Tree and Train Display
www.lorainhistory.org The Carnegie Center 329 W. 10th St.
Light up Lorain
Black River Landing, Lorain
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The Moore House Museum 309 W. 5th St. 440.245.2563
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Feel the Thrill of ... Silent Flight! Flying a glider can be as thrilling as the best roller coaster, or as peaceful as a bird soaring over the fields… it’s up to you, and your pilot is in total control. For anyone who has thought about taking a beautiful flight, this is the perfect opportunity. Come fly with us!
Open May tO nOveMber SaturdayS, SundayS and WedneSdayS Reader-Botsford Airfield — 67D 45181 St Rt 18 Wellington, OH 440-647-6733 www.funcountrysoaring.com
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