Lorain, Lorain County, OH
Places to go in Lorain
17 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
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Amherst Beaver Creek Reservation
913 N Lake St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA
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Black River Reservation Bur Oak
6150 Ford Rd, Elyria, OH 44035, USA
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Black River Reservation Days Dam
2720 E 31st St, Lorain, OH 44055, USA
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Black River Reservation High Meadows
Two paved multipurpose trails follow the Black River in this community park with 3 picnic areas.
High Meadows, 1750 Ford Rd, Elyria, OH 44035, USA
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Carlisle Reservation
1,917-acre park with a visitor center, duck pond & picnic shelter, plus an equestrian area & trails.
12882 Diagonal Rd, Lagrange, OH 44050, USA
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Cascade Park
This 135-acre park features a waterfall along the Black River, sandstone gorges & picnic areas.
387 Furnace St, Elyria, OH 44035, USA
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David Fortier River Park
Water St, Olmsted Falls, OH 44138, USA
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Findley State Park
A forested park with trails for hiking & mountain biking, a boating lake, campsites & a few cabins.
25381 OH-58, Wellington, OH 44090, USA
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French Creek Nature Center and Theatre
4530 Colorado Ave, Sheffield, OH 44054, USA
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French Creek Reservation
4540 French Creek Rd, Sheffield, OH 44054, USA
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Lakeview Park
Recreation spot on the shore of Lake Erie, with a beach, playground, gazebo & venerable rose garden.
1800 W Erie Ave, Lorain, OH 44052, USA
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Miller Nature Preserve
Conservatory preserving plants from around the world, plus scenic gardens, set in a wooded area.
2739 Center Rd, Avon, OH 44011, USA
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Oakwood Park
Green space housing a playground, sledding hill & swimming pool, plus picnic shelters & ball fields.
2047 E 36th St, Lorain, OH 44055, USA
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Sandy Ridge Reservation
Scenic wetlands area for bird-watching, plus visitor center & garden for butterflies & hummingbirds.
6195 Otten Rd, North Ridgeville, OH 44039, USA
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Schoepfle Gardens
Bordered by the Vermilion River, this park features landscaping & natural woodlands.
11106 Market St, Birmingham, OH 44816, USA
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Vermilion River Reservation: Mill Hollow
Vast park with tree-shaded trails, water access, a settler's cabin with exhibits & a concert stage.
51211 N Ridge Rd, Vermilion, OH 44089, USA
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Wellington Reservation
535 Jones Rd, Wellington, OH 44090, USA