Guidebook for Lorain
Food Scene
Chris' Restaurant
2812 W Erie AveGreat food at a great price! Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
K Cream Korner
1207 W Erie AveBest ice cream stand in town!
Best burgers, fries, and shakes in town! Has free peanuts in open containers.
8 domačini priporočajo
Five Guys
1237 Som Center RdBest burgers, fries, and shakes in town! Has free peanuts in open containers.
This is one of the biggest shops of a local chocolatier. It has ice cream, a gift shop, and (of course) chocolates!
6 domačini priporočajo
Malley's Chocolates
14822 Madison AveThis is one of the biggest shops of a local chocolatier. It has ice cream, a gift shop, and (of course) chocolates!
Upscale French restaurant with fine wines and fine dining. It is perched on the riverfront and offers beautiful views of the Vermilion River. The Vermilion Lighthouse and beach are a short walk away.
32 domačini priporočajo
Chez Francois Restaurant & Touche Bistro
555 Main StUpscale French restaurant with fine wines and fine dining. It is perched on the riverfront and offers beautiful views of the Vermilion River. The Vermilion Lighthouse and beach are a short walk away.
Great food and drinks overlooking the Vermilion River. Live music (see schedule).
14 domačini priporočajo
Quaker Steak & Lube
4900 Transportation DrGreat food and drinks overlooking the Vermilion River. Live music (see schedule).
Watch your meal cooked Japanese style right at your table! Also has Sushi specials! $1 kids meal Sunday all day
Fujiyama
35840 Chester RdWatch your meal cooked Japanese style right at your table! Also has Sushi specials! $1 kids meal Sunday all day
This is the restaurant/bar at the marina. They have good food and a beautiful view.
8 domačini priporočajo
Erie Steak & Seafood Co.
301 Lakeside AvenueThis is the restaurant/bar at the marina. They have good food and a beautiful view.
Drinks & Nightlife
Speak of the Devil
201 W 5th StSpecialty drinks and pizzas as well as amazing cheeseplates
The Brew Kettle Amherst
300 Church St39 craft brews and BBQ
Rockin On The River
421 Black River LnCome get your Rock on with Rockin' on the River! Live music, food, and drink.
Live bands! Great food and drinks! Exposed brick interior. Can easily walk to the movies, bowling, or other drink and eateries.
Ziggy's Pub & Restaurant
193 Park AveLive bands! Great food and drinks! Exposed brick interior. Can easily walk to the movies, bowling, or other drink and eateries.
Cleveland's Italian neighborhood boasts bakeries, eateries, wine and dining, galleries, and more!
114 domačini priporočajo
Little Italy
Cleveland's Italian neighborhood boasts bakeries, eateries, wine and dining, galleries, and more!
Beautiful winery with live music on Saturday nights in the summer. They have a nice wine and beer selection. They also have an open food policy, you can bring in any dish/food you would like to enjoy with your beverage of choice.
7 domačini priporočajo
John Christ Winery
32421 Walker RdBeautiful winery with live music on Saturday nights in the summer. They have a nice wine and beer selection. They also have an open food policy, you can bring in any dish/food you would like to enjoy with your beverage of choice.
Parks & Nature
Huge beach with children's play area, boardwalk, concession stand, large rose garden, lighted fountain, walking paths, pavilions, bocci ball court, Easter Basket
19 domačini priporočajo
Lakeview Park
1800 W Erie AveHuge beach with children's play area, boardwalk, concession stand, large rose garden, lighted fountain, walking paths, pavilions, bocci ball court, Easter Basket
Beautiful indoor and outdoor arboretum with butterfly house, walking/biking trails, outdoor entertainment (see schedule), and gift shop.
6 domačini priporočajo
Miller Nature Preserve
2739 Center RdBeautiful indoor and outdoor arboretum with butterfly house, walking/biking trails, outdoor entertainment (see schedule), and gift shop.
Beach, Boardwalk, swings, kayak rental on Saturdays, historic veteran's memorial. Cross the street to Bleser Park where there is a super-sized children's play area.
Veterans' Memorial Park
32756 Lake RdBeach, Boardwalk, swings, kayak rental on Saturdays, historic veteran's memorial. Cross the street to Bleser Park where there is a super-sized children's play area.
Huge beach and park on both the north and south side of Lake Road. North Side: Beach with Cleveland skyline, homemade ice cream stand, walking trails, pavilions, "Cleveland" sign. Beach has a handicap accessible road where you can drive down to beach level. South side: Home to Bay Arts restaurant and galleries, walking trails, river. Connects to the Bay Village Nature Center where they have a miniature zoo of critters and they bring critters out for "meet and greets" every Saturday.
24 domačini priporočajo
Huntington Beach
28492-28648 Lake RdHuge beach and park on both the north and south side of Lake Road. North Side: Beach with Cleveland skyline, homemade ice cream stand, walking trails, pavilions, "Cleveland" sign. Beach has a handicap accessible road where you can drive down to beach level. South side: Home to Bay Arts restaurant and galleries, walking trails, river. Connects to the Bay Village Nature Center where they have a miniature zoo of critters and they bring critters out for "meet and greets" every Saturday.
Center offering interactive "meet and greet" experiences with animals, plus a planetarium & programs/camps for kids. Walking trails.
13 domačini priporočajo
Lake Erie Nature & Science Center
28728 Wolf RdCenter offering interactive "meet and greet" experiences with animals, plus a planetarium & programs/camps for kids. Walking trails.
Private, gated community with entrance fees. Beach, ice cream stand, bikes, walking paths, Sunday Services. Methodist Community.
Linwood Park Co
4920 Liberty AvePrivate, gated community with entrance fees. Beach, ice cream stand, bikes, walking paths, Sunday Services. Methodist Community.
Century Park
1955 E Erie AveSmall, lesser known beach with shallow waters. Has kids play area.
Entertainment & Activities
Lorain Public Library has an indoor children's area as well as activities and events for any age
Lorain Public Library
351 W 6th StLorain Public Library has an indoor children's area as well as activities and events for any age
Their indoor children's area is amazing! It has two levels and all the activities are interactive and about engaging children in learning.
Avon Lake Public Library
32649 Electric BlvdTheir indoor children's area is amazing! It has two levels and all the activities are interactive and about engaging children in learning.
Pool tables, darts, HUGE ARCADE AREA: arcade games, virtual golf, virtual car racing, virtual motorcycle racing, virtual dancing, skiball, etc etc. Too many to list! Also has lunch, dinner, drinks!
9 domačini priporočajo
Dave & Buster's
25735 1st StPool tables, darts, HUGE ARCADE AREA: arcade games, virtual golf, virtual car racing, virtual motorcycle racing, virtual dancing, skiball, etc etc. Too many to list! Also has lunch, dinner, drinks!
Lorain Skate World
4952 W Erie AveIndoor roller skating! Snack bar with nachos and cheese, candy, and drinks.
Play: CLE is the largest indoor adventure park in the nation–and it’s located right here in Cleveland, Ohio! Zip line, rock climbing, ropes course, bouldering, ninja warrior course, meals, snacks, beer, drinks. Family friendly!
7 domačini priporočajo
Play: CLE – Indoor Adventure Park
38525 Chester RoadPlay: CLE is the largest indoor adventure park in the nation–and it’s located right here in Cleveland, Ohio! Zip line, rock climbing, ropes course, bouldering, ninja warrior course, meals, snacks, beer, drinks. Family friendly!
20 screens! Something for everyone! Can get discount tickets at Giant Eagle (corner of Abbe Road and Detroit Road) on your way
Regal Cinemas Cobblestone Square 20
5500 Cobblestone Rd20 screens! Something for everyone! Can get discount tickets at Giant Eagle (corner of Abbe Road and Detroit Road) on your way
16 screens right in the middle of upscale shopping! Has IMAX too!
7 domačini priporočajo
Regal Crocker Park & IMAX
30147 Detroit Rd16 screens right in the middle of upscale shopping! Has IMAX too!
Small locally owned movie theater with family friendly movies. Tickets and snacks are budget friendly. Can easily walk to several eateries to get a meal, dessert, coffee, or adult drinks.
Amherst Cinema
260 Church StSmall locally owned movie theater with family friendly movies. Tickets and snacks are budget friendly. Can easily walk to several eateries to get a meal, dessert, coffee, or adult drinks.
Rebman Recreation Inc
5300 Oberlin AveBiggest bowling alley I have ever seen! Great food and drinks!
Go karts, mini golf, bumper boats, batting cages, game room, mini bowling lanes, paintball, and more!
Swings-N-Things Fun Park
8501 Stearns RdGo karts, mini golf, bumper boats, batting cages, game room, mini bowling lanes, paintball, and more!
Aut-O-Rama Twin Drive In
33395 Lorain RdClassic drive-in movies!
https://www.lorainportauthority.com/events/jet-express-and-boat-tours/
JET EXPRESS: Boat to the Browns, River Tours, Wine Cruises
Lorain Port Authority
319 Black River Lanehttps://www.lorainportauthority.com/events/jet-express-and-boat-tours/
JET EXPRESS: Boat to the Browns, River Tours, Wine Cruises
Great Lakes Watersports
1148 Main AveLake Erie boat and jetski rental!!
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame right here in Cleveland! Stunning views of Lake Erie!
480 domačini priporočajo
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1100 E 9th StRock and Roll Hall of Fame right here in Cleveland! Stunning views of Lake Erie!
Amazing aquatic animals! Walk through the water tunnel! Water version of a petting zoo!
79 domačini priporočajo
Veliki Cleveland Aquarium
2000 Sycamore StAmazing aquatic animals! Walk through the water tunnel! Water version of a petting zoo!
Cleveland Indians Baseball Co
2401 Ontario StCleveland baseball!
Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Basketball!
Stadion FirstEnergy
100 Alfred Lerner WayCleveland football!
One of the world's largest amusement parks! Coasters, live entertainment, and more!
314 domačini priporočajo
Cedar Point
1 Cedar Point DrOne of the world's largest amusement parks! Coasters, live entertainment, and more!
Shopping
This outdoor shopping mall is like a small city! It has several upscale shopping outlets, restaurants, sweets, outdoor chess, movie theater, outdoor movies (see schedule), bookstore, splash pad, grocery, farmer's market every Saturday (summer only).
75 domačini priporočajo
Crocker Park
177 Market StThis outdoor shopping mall is like a small city! It has several upscale shopping outlets, restaurants, sweets, outdoor chess, movie theater, outdoor movies (see schedule), bookstore, splash pad, grocery, farmer's market every Saturday (summer only).
Sightseeing
The beautiful Vermilion Lighthouse offers stunning views of Lake Erie and a sandy beach. Sunsets there are stunning! Walk to the corner cafe and get a sandwich, soda, cup of coffee, slice of pie, or ice cream.
Vermilion svetilnik
480 Main StThe beautiful Vermilion Lighthouse offers stunning views of Lake Erie and a sandy beach. Sunsets there are stunning! Walk to the corner cafe and get a sandwich, soda, cup of coffee, slice of pie, or ice cream.
Lorain Harbor Lighthouse
319 Black River LaneLorain's historic lighthouse lights at night
Arts & Culture
Reading room has panoramic windows overlooking Lake Erie. Children's play area. Computer and fax access.
Domonkas Branch Library
4125 Lake RdReading room has panoramic windows overlooking Lake Erie. Children's play area. Computer and fax access.
Stocker Arts Center
1005 Abbe Rd NLive theater, music, independent films, and art gallery!
Nationally recognized art museum with upscale refreshment area and gift shop!
365 domačini priporočajo
Cleveland Museum of Art
11150 East BlvdNationally recognized art museum with upscale refreshment area and gift shop!
Outstanding world class botanical garden! Gardens are expansive - indoor and out! Gift shop!
139 domačini priporočajo
Cleveland Botanical Garden
11030 East BlvdOutstanding world class botanical garden! Gardens are expansive - indoor and out! Gift shop!
Amazing auto and aviation museum! Also has a geneology library - one of only a few in the nation!
14 domačini priporočajo
Crawford Auto Aviation Collection
10825 East BlvdAmazing auto and aviation museum! Also has a geneology library - one of only a few in the nation!
Clevelandov muzej naravne zgodovine
1 Wade Oval DrOutstanding museum - great for children!
Four different venues offering a wide variety of live performances and live theater!
169 domačini priporočajo
PlayhouseSquare
1501 Euclid AveFour different venues offering a wide variety of live performances and live theater!
Clague Playhouse Community Theater
1371 Clague RdLive theater in a small, intimate setting
Live theater in a small, intimate setting. Historic sandstone building. Theater in the round.
Workshop Players
44820 Middle Ridge RdLive theater in a small, intimate setting. Historic sandstone building. Theater in the round.
The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA
152 N Central AveMuseum of Modern Art!