The Lorain Lighthouse Foundation in Lorain, Ohio restores and takes care of the lighthouse, and with a history going back all the way to 1937 when the first light was a simple lantern hanging on a pole at the water's edge, this is a fascinating place to visit. Later the beam was powered by kerosene, and the light was rebuilt at least twice more over time and on until the beacon building was installed in 1898 with the first lighthouse keeper, eventually the kerosene light was replaced by an oil vapor light, after much more history the lighthouse is now maintained as a historic landmark. Visitors here can enjoy lighthouse tours, and the museum and gift shop offers a wonderful insight and items for sale of the Jewel of the Port, as the lighthouse is known.READ MORE

The Lorain Digital Academy in Lorain, Ohio offers a blended learning experience of state approved education through on-line instruction and individualized mentoring. Their goals are to ensure high academic achievement for all students, as well as to create and maintain a safe and nurturing school environment, and to develop, provide and maintain an efficient operating system with parent engagement and community collaboration, and develop and maintain the highest quality of professional administrators, teachers and staff. At the Lorain Digital Academy, lessons are done in the PLATO or COMPASS environment with instruction provided through simulations, animations, recorded lectures and other avenues, come for an excellent curriculum and wonderful learning environment.READ MORE

A-Hoy Sara-J Sportfishing Charter Fleet with their main dock in Lorain, also dock their cats in Port Clinton and Geneva, Ohio and with two tournament winning 34' King catamarans ensure an excellent fishing adventure out on the waters, and they guarantee fish or double your money back. Moving from west to eat and fishing for Walleye, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass and Perch, A-Hoy Sara-J Sportfishing Charter Fleet welcomes groups and has walk on specials, they fish on the weekends and in the afternoons if pre-arranged. With over 20 years experience and full time captain and owner of Sara J Fishing Charters, you are in for a rare treat of cast fishing in early spring and trolling in summer time. They also offer fast fish cleaning on the premises and fish mounting is available in only 12 weeks or it's free, so come for a great day of fishing and enjoy a wonderful night's sleep with them afterwards.READ MORE

Yala's Pizza and Eliseo's Pizza in Lorain, Ohio offers exquisite specialty pizzas, toasted subs, pasta dinners, wings and salads and lookout for great specials. Enjoy Yala's pizzas in flat pan style and toppings on top of the cheese and Eliseo's pizzas are deep dish style with toppings underneath the cheese, and choices of regular or premium toppings make for a divine pizza sensation. Yala's Pizza and Eliseo's Pizza are focused on providing high quality service and customer satisfaction, and everything is made fresh to order with the dough and sauces made fresh daily ensuring a delicious, fresh and high quality product every time, it's a guarantee you'll be back time and again, come enjoy the sublime in Italian cuisine here.READ MORE

The Charleston Coffee House in Lorain, Ohio offers excellent Cleveland specialty coffees, casual dining, live entertainment on weekends and games nights. Enjoy unique coffee blends, lite fare of daily sandwich and soup specials and desserts with hot and cold beverages as well as assorted beers and wines, and they have WIFI internet all in a warm and eclectic environment. The Charleston Coffee House also has a banquet hall with large stage and dance floor ideal for parties, events and special occasions, and the small, intimate meeting room is ideal for up to 30 people. The Gardens of Charleston Bed and Breakfast is a fully furnished apartment with upper deck and aviary for an ideal home away from home stay, and meals can be enjoyed in the apartment or in the coffee house with entertainment including comedy nights and special events, it's all here for a wonderful stay, event, coffee and dining experience.READ MORE

Scorchers Lorain in Ohio, offers great food and drink, all your favorite sports and is the perfect place to party ideal for graduations, birthdays, parties, reunions or any occasion, and the kitchen is open till late. Make Scorchers Lorain the special gathering place for your family and friends and enjoy seasonal beers on tap, great events, and a menu with something for everyone from the starting lineup of poppers selections, buffalo balls, warehouse chips, nachos, boneless wings, quesadilla, jumbo onion rings and more, you can even create a combo it's the best way to sample a few of your favorite selections. Their not to be missed tater field include potatoes baked to perfection, light buttered and served 5 different ways including traditional, Lil Hoggy with BBQ pulled pork, Philly cheese steak, chicken ranch, and chilli, shredded cheddar, onion, bacon and sour cream, come enjoy a wonderful dining and drinking experience, it's all here and more.READ MORE

The Lorain Sports Hall of Fame honors those synonymous with the best of athletic achievement in Lorain, Ohio and they are nominated by the general public with their plaques and other sports memorabilia displayed in the museum. You the public must submit the names of the athletes and their personal qualifications by September the 30th annually, and they will then be screened by the committee via a detailed evaluation process, and the end result is to establish a ballot for final election, votes are then done in February of the following year to select the Class of Inductees that are then enshrined at the annual Banquet in May. The Lorain Sports Hall of Fame is non-profit and supports athletic and academic excellence financially and gratefully accept donations to support and sustain this awards program, they also accept sports memorabilia for display at their museum.READ MORE

The Lorain Port Authority in Lorain, Ohio was established in 1964, and the second port authority created in Ohio, and five of the ten, 1000 foot vessels currently in operation on the Great Lakes were built in Lorain. The Lorain Port Authority also host a calendar of events at the Black River Landing, and oversees boat tour ticket sales, there's also a jet express schedule for wine tasting cruises, craft beer tasting cruises, a horseshoe casino cruise, girls night out cruise, and Island Wine festival. The Lorain Port Authority also has wheelchair accessible rental facilities with indoor and outdoor spaces ideal for weddings, celebrations and special events. They also partner with the Follow the Fish Art and Adventure Trail to bring art to public places with stunning works of art by talented artists displayed for your enjoyment.READ MORE

Jackalope Bar and Rotisserie in Lorain, Ohio offers the best Lakeside dining on Lake Erie with stunning views overlooking the lake and lighthouse, it's a destination and menu not to be missed. There's a children's menu and exquisite lunch delights with traditional favorites including the Double Stack Black Angus and more, and dinner brings delights of great appetizers, soups and salads, walleye, steaks, seafood, pastas and their weekend prime rib special. Jackalope Bar and Rotisserie has a private catering facility and caters to events, celebrations and special occasions in their private banquet room which comes with own private bar and deck with spectacular lake views, there is also an elevator for handicapped or elderly guests, come for an amazing party and dining experience.READ MORE

Giovanni's Pizza in Lorain, Ohio offers old style Italian homemade pizza and calzones, and have been doing so since 1956, they do offer takeout, and franchise opportunities are available. The menu is fresh and original with the pizzas made from their signature dough and sauces served with your choice of toppings and topped with provolone and mozzarella cheeses, plus they have all their nutrition facts on-line, so you know exactly what you're getting. Giovanni's Pizza also offer other delectable menu items including sandwiches and subs with incredible choices, as well as pastas and salads with their delicious meat sauce or creamy alfredo sauce, and salads are fresh and crisp. They also have great sides including French fries, onion rings, hot wings, chicken strips, cheesy and normal garlic bread, breadsticks, calzones, cheese and mozzarella sticks, come for an exquisite dining experience.READ MORE