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 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

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

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

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

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

Neff Brothers RV based in Lorain, Ohio have the most state of the art recreational vehicles out there on the road for rent, and they suit them to your needs, lifestyle and budget. As well as RV rentals, Neff Brothers RV also offer pop-up rentals, travel trailer rental, motor home rentals and long-term temporary housing rentals, it's all here. A large fleet is available for rent, perfect for family vacations, NASCAR outings, tailgate parties and corporate travel. Enjoy great customer service, and delivery is available all over Northeast Ohio, plus Neff Brothers RV have a full service repair facility as well storage facilities.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

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

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