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

Flingers Market in Lorain, Ohio has it all from a fresh in-store bakery to fresh seafood, a discount deli, frozen foods and a large variety of dairy items at great prices. They have their own meat packing plant in Berlin Heights, Ohio and offer top quality beef and pork products from local farmers, as well as other meat selections. Catering was added as a service many years ago, and they cater to and supply main Lorain County events, they also boast one of the largest specialty items departments in the area with products from Poland, Macedonia, Italy, Mexico, Germany and more. Flingers Market offers superior products and a wonderful service at the absolute lowest prices, that is their mission, come see the difference for yourself, and if they don't have it, they will get it for you.READ MORE

Arbor Lights Vacation Home in Lorain, Ohio is the perfect place for you and your family to relax and escape and with beach and boating access just five minutes drive away, the fun never ends either. Enjoy the whole house to yourselves complete with private baths and four bedrooms, a fully furnished kitchen, living room and dining room, and there's a large back yard great for playing outdoor games or enjoying a picnic or BBQ, there's also patio for relaxing and enjoy the cool and calm lake breezes of Lake Erie. The Arbor Lights Vacation Home is your perfect self contained stay in beautiful surrounds, and is ideal for family reunions, wedding parties or vacations, plus it's ideally located close to wonderful attractions in the area, come for the perfect stay.READ MORE

Lakeview Park in Lorain, Ohio is a lakeside recreational park over 20 acres, and is well known for its historical rose garden, views of the Lorain lighthouse, and stunning sunsets. Here visitors enjoy excellent recreation and activities including swimming and sunbathing, lawn bowling, beach volleyball, wonderful picnics and so much more, they also have the historical bathhouse from the 1920's with a few modern improvements, home to the Rose Cafe a concession stand and family changing rooms. The Rose Cafe at Lakeview Park is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and with breathtaking views over Lake Erie and run by Chef Mario Izzo is a wonderful place to dine, they also cater to private parties here. Lakeview Park has a wonderful beach with lifeguards and a playground, there's also gazebos and picnic shelters, and it's the perfect setting for your wedding either in the beach house or event garden, ideal for both the ceremony and reception, it's all here.READ MORE

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

Spitzer Marinas in Lorain, Ohio offers excellent facilities and guest dockage, as well as lakeside marina and riverside dockage, outside winter storage, hull out winter storage, rack storage and more. They offer a wonderful family atmosphere, are pet friendly and have a pool, picnic areas and playgrounds as well as restaurants. Enjoy free pump outs, fireworks displays, and there's even dockside living availability, it's all here. Spitzer Marinas have friendly, knowledgeable and friendly staff, new customer incentives, as well as key gated and patrolled security, contact them for more information, or check out their rates on-line.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

Deluca's Place in the Park is located in Lorain, Ohio and offers an exquisite venue for elegant events with beautiful ballrooms, a stunning outdoor pavilion, waterfall and park like setting for unforgettable memories surrounded by beauty. Professional staff ensure a once in a lifetime event, and there are wedding co-ordinators who will attend to everything from the invitations to the menu with extensive selections, or will customize one for you, they also cover the centerpieces, decor, entertainment, ice sculptures, floras, specialty linens, cakes and so much more. Deluca's Place in the Park will exceed your expectations, this is their mission and goal, and with their incredible facilities ensure a day or night to remember, they also offer catering off the premises with choices of drop off menu or elaborate full service event production.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