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Lake County Ohio Premiere Attractions
 Without a
doubt Lake County offers some of the most enjoyable and educational
attractions in Northern Ohio. Memorials, museums, events, national
historical sites, specialty stores, parks and more. |
America Remembers Memorial
35150 Lakeshore Blvd. Eastlake 44095
(440) 951-1416
An opportunity for everyone to view and touch remnants from the
September 11, 2001 tragedy - steel from New York’s Trade Center,
grass from Shanksville, PA and granite from the Pentagon. |
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 Artful
Hands Studio
170 Main Street Painesville 44077
(440) 392-2787 Shop the
gift gallery of hand-crafted works by over 90 local artists and
stroll the Shades of Yesterday area with vendors featuring
antiques and collectibles. Classes available for children and
adults. For events and information, visit our website. |
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 Boulevard
of 500 Flags
35150 Lake Shore Blvd.,
Eastlake 44095
(440) 951-1416 Largest
permanent display of American flags in the United States at
Eastlake City Hall. |
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Carol H. Sweet Nature
Center- Mentor Marsh
5185
Corduroy Rd., Mentor 44060 (440)
257-0777
Mentor Marsh Nature Center is an interpretive nature preserve and
part of the largest coastal Lake Erie marsh in northeastern Ohio!
The area is a unique combination of marsh, forest and beach
habitat and home to a variety of plants, animals, and birds. In
fact, during spring and fall migration season over 250 species of
birds can be found. Trails are open daily, year-round, dawn to
dusk. The Nature Center is open to the public Saturdays and
Sundays noon to 5 p.m. from April through October. There is no
charge, and all are welcome. During the week, programs for groups
are available by appointment at a nominal charge. For more
information contact the Nature Center.
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Coulby Mansion
28730
Ridge Road, Wickliffe 44092
(440) 943-7100
On the National Register of Historic Places, this 16-room
Victorian mansion was built in 1913 by shipping magnate Harry
Coulby. Now Wickliffe City Hall, it features a priceless Tiffany
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Fairport Harbor Marine
Museum & Lighthouse
129
Second Street Fairport Harbor 44077
(440) 354-4825
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This National Historic site consists of a marine museum and
lighthouse tower that is open to the public and provides
spectacular views of Lake Erie. The marine museum houses its'
original 3rd order Fresnel lens, the Frontenac pilothouse,
nautical artifacts, and more. Open 1 to 6 p.m. on Wed., Sat., Sun.
and holidays from Memorial Day through 3rd weekend in Sept. Group
tours by appt.
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Fairport
Harbor Village
The
best kept secret in Northeast Ohio! Fairport Harbor, located 30
miles east of Cleveland on the shores of Lake Erie, is a unique
village rich in history and attractions. The village,
approximately one square mile, was settled by Finnish, Hungarian
and Slovenian immigrants. Fairport has two lighthouses, two
museums, the Finnish Monument, and LaSalle and Mormon historical
markers. The Fairport Port Authority offers boat launching
facilities for a nominal fee. If you like to fish, cast your line
along the river or from the harbor pier. Plus, you can reserve a
fishing charter to fish for walleye, steelhead or perch for a half
day or a full day. Tourism: 220 Third Street Fairport Harbor, OH
44077 440-352-3620 Ext. 9 Carl Stimac, LCVB
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Fairport
Lights
Lighthouses
are part of the fabric of America, shedding light on our past
while pointing the way to the future. Fairport Harbor's two
lighthouses, bravely standing tall against the raging waters of
Lake Erie, are deeply woven elements of our national heritage.
These radiant monuments testify to the courage and determination
of the keepers of the United States Lighthouse Service and United
States Coast Guard. |
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The Finnish Heritage Museum
of Fairport Harbor
301 High
St. Fairport Harbor 44077 (440) 352-8301
Dedicated to preserve and perpetuate Finnish heritage and cultural
traditions through displays of special books, documents, records
and artifacts. Featuring specific “displays” the museum is open
Wednesdays and Sundays from 1 to 4 from Memorial Day through
mid-December and open every Saturday from 9 to 3, all year long.
Group tours are available by appointment. |
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Gallery One
7003
Center St., Mentor 44060 (440) 255-1200.
America’s largest art gallery at 18,000 sq. ft. showcasing more
than 30,000 original paintings, limited editions, posters,
sculptures, books and figurines. It features the works of
internationally known artists and schedules a full year of
personal appearances, lectures and exhibits for browsers & buyers
alike. Satellite LC Visitor info center. |
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Gibson Bagpipes
37484
N. Industrial Parkway Willoughby 44094
(440) 946-7864 North America’s Premier Bagpipe
Maker. Gibson Bagpipes was recently featured on the Travel Channel
TV show “Made in America”. Tours by request and a Celtic gift shop
on premises. |
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Herb Society of America
9019
Kirtland-Chardon Road Kirtland 44094
(440) 256-0514
The national headquarters of the Herb Society of America resides
in a stone farmhouse built in 1841. It is considered the oldest
stone house in the county, built of Ohio sandstone quarried
nearby. There is no admission fee to the house or the gardens that
surround the house, allowing visitors to see beautiful examples of
how to landscape with herbs. The building houses the
administrative offices and the 3,000 volume library, with
Librarians available for research. Library holdings also include a
collection of rare books dating back to the 17th century. Open:
Monday - Friday, 9am to 5pm. |
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Historic
Kirtland Village
7800
Kirtland-Chardon Rd, Kirtland 44094
(440) 256-9805
A meticulously restored
19th century village showcases the vitality and spirit of the
early American frontier. A part of the religious fervor of the
1830’s is the story of the early members of The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints. Attractions include Newel K. Whitney
Store and Home, an
Ashery, a working sawmill, the John Johnson
Inn, a schoolhouse, and the Saints of Kirtland. Also included are
the Isaac Morely Farm, John Johnson Farm, Stone Quarry, and
Fairport Harbor. Summer hours: 9am-7pm. Winter 9am-5pm, Sunday
11:30am-7pm.
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Holden
Arboretum
9500 Sperry
Road, Kirtland 44094
(440) 946-4400
With 3,500 acres of display gardens, horticultural collections and
nature trails, the Holden Arboretum is one of the largest
arboretums in the United States. Home to flora from all over the
world, it features trails for rugged hikes and gentle walks, as
well as cross-country skiing and dog-walking. The facility
offers a year-round slate of activities, horticultural classes and
children’s programs.
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Indian Museum of Lake
County
25 Public Square,
Technical Center - Building B Willoughby 44094
Corner of River St. and Center St. Visitors can see prehistoric
items, 10,000 B.C. to 1650 A.D., from this area and Ohio. Indian
crafts from North America, 1800-2006 are displayed. The Indian
Museum library of over 1,000 books and periodicals is used by
students of all ages, from elementary to adults.
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James A. Garfield National
Historical Site
(Lawnfield)
8095
Mentor Ave., Mentor 44060
(440) 255-8722
. Visit the home, known as
Lawnfield, of our twentieth president.
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carefully restored home contains the family’s furnishings, art and
books and is graced by the magnificent memorial library added five
years after President Garfield’s assassination. The Visitor
Center, housed in an 1893 carriage house,
features exhibits that illustrate James Garfield’s life and his
place in American history. May 1 to October 31 James A. Garfield
National Historic Site is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to
5 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. November 1 to April 30 open
Saturdays and Sundays, noon to 5 p.m. (closed Monday through
Friday). School groups and adult groups are welcome by
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Kirtland Temple & Visitors
Center
9020 Chillicothe
Road, Kirtland 44094
(440) 256-3318
Constructed in the 1830s, this National Historic Landmark was the
first temple built by Joseph Smith and his followers as they
sought to “restore” primitive Christianity. Distinctive design
features include tiers of elaborately carved pulpits on both ends
of the large meeting rooms. The temple served as the center of
community life for two thousand Latter Day Saints by 1838. Within
a year, all but one hundred were gone. A new 12,000 square foot
Visitor Center uses interactive museum exhibits and video to
introduce their story and solve the mystery of their sudden
departure.
The Kirtland Temple is owned and maintained by the Community of
Christ. Guided 40-to 50-minute tours begin in the visitor center.
Allow 1-hour minimum. Kirtland Temple and Visitor Center Hours;
March-October: Mon.-Sat. 9-5, Sun. 1-5; November and December:
Mon.-Sat. 10-4, Sun. 1-4. January and February (open weekends
only): Sat. 10-4, Sun. 1-4. Closed New Years Day, Easter,
Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Last tour begins 30
minutes before closing. Admission $2.00 preservation fee. |
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Lake County Captains
 The
Captains are the Cleveland Indians’ Single-A Minor team right here
in Lake County.
Beautiful Classic Park is the #1 destination for affordable family
fun and group and corporate outings in the area. For ticket and
group information call
(440) 954-WINS or go to
www.captainsbaseball.com.
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Lake County Fairgrounds
1301
Mentor Avenue Painesville 44077
440-354-3339
Site of Lake County Fair plus other events. |
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Lake County History Center
415
Riverside Drive Painesville 44077 (440)
639-2945
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This beautiful 1876 Italianate structure once housed
the County’s neediest citizens but its 18,000 sq. ft. of public
space is now used as the Center of historical research, education,
exhibits and activity in Lake County. Visitors will find, on
permanent exhibit, galley’s that reflect the Victorian heritage of
the building, the finest collection of late 1800’s music boxes in
N.E. Ohio, and interactive Native American exhibit of southern
Lake Erie, gift shop, community rooms and more. The center also
hosts an annual calendar of special events. A National Legacy
Event, the Little Mountain Heritage Festival is celebrated at this
site the last weekend of July each year and attracts thousands of
visitors. Hours: Tues. - Friday, museum and library form 10 a.m. -
4 p.m. Saturday library hours on request. Admission applies. |
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Lake
Metroparks Lake Farmpark
8800
Chardon Road, Kirtland 44094
440-256-2122
800-366-FARM (3276)
Named one of 10 great locations to dig up old dirt on farming by
USA Today. Farmpark is a family oriented science and cultural
center devoted to agriculture, farming, and country life. Come and
experience this award-winning park where you can milk a cow, take
a wagon ride, and discover over 50 breeds of farm animals up
close. Marvel at the Border collie at work. Explore solar and wind
power, The Great Tomato Works, and themed gardens. Seasonal and
special events year-round. Park also features a reservable
pavilion, gift shop and cafe. Admission applies. Host site to
Vintage Ohio and Village Peddler Festival. Call for schedule of
events or visit our website.
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Madison Historical Society
P.O.
Box 515, Madison 44057 (440) 417-1959
Ten
fascinating display rooms are devoted to depicting various aspects
of Our new history resource center and library is located at
45B North Lake Street in Madison Village. Office hours are
Wednesday and Thursday 11 to 4 p.m.. |
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Mentor Lagoons Nature
Preserve & Marina
8365
Harbor Drive., Mentor 44060
(440) 205-3625
450-acre award winning recreation area with extensive trail system
and 1.5 miles of wild beach.
Water trails,
portage to Lake Erie plus hiking trails. Golf carts available
Monday-Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm for seniors and physically
challenged. Public marina with
direct lake access. The Cleveland Plain Dealer, Ohio's largest
daily newspaper recognized the Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve as
the only Lake County destination listed as a
"World Class Place."
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Mentor
Museum of Speed
7700 Tyler Road, Mentor, Ohio 44060
(440) 350-1480
125 restored muscle and high performance cars. One of the finest
Muscle and High Performance car collections in the world.
Admission: $10 adults $5.00 children 12 years and younger |
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Mooreland Conference
Center
7800 Clocktower
Drive Kirtland 44094
(440) 953-7306
93-year old former summer home of Cleveland railroad tycoon Edward
W. Moore. Restored to a state-of-the art conference facility.
Perfect setting for weddings with beautiful gardens and unique
elegance. |
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 Ohio Invaders Football !
The Ohio Invaders are a
family-oriented, Semi-Pro minor league football team, playing home
games at Perry High School’s Alumni stadium. The Ohio Invaders
play in the Steel Valley Division of the North American Football
League. Visit website for ticket information and schedule.
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Painesville Speedway
500
Fairport-Nursery Road, Painesville, Oh 44077 Painesville
Speedway has been in continuous operation as an oval track and
figure eight track since the early 1950’s. It is a 1/5 of a mile
oval with concrete corners and asphalt straights. We offer the
Sportsman Division, Trophy Stock Division, Factory Four Division,
IMCA Sportmods, and our wild Figure Eight Division. The racing
schedule runs from April to September on Saturdays. Concession
stand and souvenirs available. |
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The Western Reserve Model
Railroad Museum
7471 Unit L
Tyler Blvd. (1/4 east of Rt 306, North side of the street) Mentor,
Ohio 440-251-0350 ask for
Rick.
Visit the largest model railroad museum of its kind in the United
States and see interactive operating train layouts in 11 different
scales and 16 different scales on display. Also see our interurban
displays with operating trolley layout. |
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The
Willoughby Area Welcome Center
3827
Erie Street, Willoughby 44094
440-942-1905
Welcome visitors to our
historic train car and museum. Provide information on museum
displays, conduct walking tours, and provide information on local
attractions and Willoughby souvenirs |
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Jack Arra’s Salon and Spa
7537 Fredle Drive, Concord,
Ohio 44077 (Route 90 & 44), (440)
375-0055. A sophisticated day spa and salon located on
the 18th
hole of the Quail Hollow Resort.
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