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The Best Restaurants, Entertainment and Schools.
The County is situated in North East Ohio about 30 east of Cleveland, OH. Lake County is a great place to live and offers excellent Beaches, Restaurants, Wineries, Schools and Entertainment. So take a look around and see why you should visit Lake County!
Lake County consists of the cities of Painsville, Fairport Harbor, Grand River, Madison, Perry, Leroy, Concord, Mentor, Mentor-on-the-Lake, Willoughby, Willoughby Hills, Wickliffe, Willowick, Eastlake, Timberlake, Lakeline, Kirtland and Kirtland Hills.
Lake County Ohio Events Calendar for 2008
- Lake County Ohio Events Calendar for 2008
- from the Lake County Visitors Bureau
Places to Visit in Lake County
- Lake County Visitors Bureau
- Lake County Visitors Bureau
- The Fairport Harbor Marine Museum
- The Fairport Harbor Marine Museum is the first
Great Lakes Lighthouse Marine Museum in the
State of Ohio, as well as the United States. - The Holden Arboretum
- The Holden Arboretum
- Lake County Captains
- Class "A" Affiliate of the Cleveland Indians
- Lake County Historical Society
- The Lake County Historical Society is committed to ensuring the preservation of Lake County Historical records and cultural traditions and to promote interest in, and understanding of, the individuals and issues which formed and continue to mold the history of Lake County.
- Lake Metroparks
- Nearly half a century ago, visionary citizens of Ohio's smallest county began campaigning to set aside land for future parks. To conserve and preserve the natural resources of Lake County, Lake Metroparks was formed in 1958 under the authority of Chapter 1545 of the Ohio Revised Code and is a separate political subdivision of the state of Ohio. The park district consists of 36 parks, facilities, and properties, encompassing a total of 7,289 acres (including 6,026 owned acres, 731 leased acres, and 532 acres of land easements). Its boundaries are coterminous with the boundaries of Lake County, Ohio, located immediately east of Cuyahoga County. The southern shoreline of Lake Erie forms the northern boundary of the park district.
- Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve & Marina
- The newest nature preserve in the state of Ohio is located in Mentor, right on the shores of Lake Erie. The 450-acre Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve & Marina was purchased by the city of Mentor in 1997 and 1998.
- Rabbit Run Theatre
- The mission of the Rabbit Run Community Arts Association is to provide to people of all ages in Northeast Ohio the opportunity to participate in quality and affordable programs, education, and presentations in the visual and performing arts.
- Headlands Beach State Park
- Ohio has 73 state parks that offer a variety of outdoor experiences.
Where to Eat in Lake County
- Brennan's Fish House
- Brennan's Fish House
- Hellriegel's Inn
- Welcome to Hellriegelis Inn with a history of over 70 years of experience in fine dining and hosting distinctive and elegant events such as Senator John F. Kennedy's breakfast rally in September of 1960. Hellriegel's is located on Cherry Farms Estate with banquet facilities for complete formal sit down affairs to informal buffets in our banquet facilities that accommodate 10 to 275. With outside facilities for picnics, weddings, class reunions, family reunions, golf outings and company parties on a seven acre estate with bathroom facilities and shelter.
- Malley's Old Fashioned Soda Fountain and Candy Shop
- Malley's Old Fashioned Soda Fountain and Candy Shop
- Pickle Bills
- Located in Grand River, OH. Pickle Bills offers excellent Seafood with fun and atmosphere!
- Smokey Bones
- Smokey Bones - We love this place. The Chicken Flatbread Sandwich with Fries is excellent!
- The Willoughby Brewing Company
- Nestled in the heart of Historic Downtown Willoughby, Ohio lies
Willoughby Brewing Co. Established in February of 1998, we are a full-service
restaurant, bar and award-winning brewery in a 100-year-old building that was
originally a rail-car repair depot for the Cleveland to Ashtabula Interurban Rail Line. - The Winking Lizard
- The Winking Lizard - Our all time favorite restuarant. We love the wraps, BBQ, Pizza, Chicken...OK we love everything!
- Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
- Whether you're dining in, or throwing an office party, or getting it to go, Olive Garden restaurants offer great Italian food.
- T.G.I. Friday's
- T.G.I. Friday's - In here it's always Friday.
- Applebee's
- Welcome to our neighborhood! Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar is the world’s casual dining leader, with over 1,600 restaurants in forty-nine states and ten international countries.
- Panera Bread
- Panera Bread bakery-cafes bring the tradition of freshly baked artisan bread to neighborhoods in cities throughout the country. We use only the highest-quality ingredients and bake fresh every day.
- Gavis Restaurant & Catering
- From the town of Gavi in Northern Italy to Willoughby, Ohio, near Cleveland, Gavi's Restaurant exudes Old World Charm and specializes in authentic Italian Cuisine.
Wineries in Lake County
- Chalet Debonne Vineyards
- Located in Lake County, Madison, Ohio very near to the Asthabula County line. The Debevc family estate includes over 110 acres of grapes, a Pressing House, Juice House, Wine Bottle Aging Facility, and Wine Cellar with Aging Rooms, Wine Bar & Hospitality Room, Gift Shop, and Outdoor Wineglass Amphitheatre. Visitors are welcome all year.
- Ferrante Winery and Ristorante
- A Ferrante Family Tradition.The Ferrante family has been selling wine since 1937 when Anna and Nicholas Ferrante opened their first winery in Cleveland's Collinwood area. In the 1970s, sons Peter and Anthony built state-of-the-art winemaking facilities in the family's Harpersfield Township vineyards.
- Old Firehouse Winery
- Old Firehouse Winery is Northeast Ohio's fun Winery! Quiet and scenic during the Winter, we come alive with excitement when the Season turns to Spring. We're right on the Lake Erie shoreline, along the NE Ohio Wine & Vine Trail, nestled into Geneva-on-the-Lake's Famous Entertainment Strip. Don't miss the Northeast Ohio Polka Fest in early June and our Irish Scottish Festival "Celtic Feis" in late August.
- The Wine Vault
- Located In Historic Downtown Willoughby, Ohio.
Schools in Lake County
- Andrews Osborne Academy
- Andrews Osborne Academy (AOA) is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory day (age 3 to grade 12) and boarding (grades 7-12) school near Cleveland, with beautiful campus locations in Willoughby and Painesville. Our Academy offers early childhood, elementary, middle and secondary education to committed students in our multicultural settings.
- The Fine Arts Association
- The Fine Arts Association, operating the School of Fine Arts is keeping the flow of imagination, creativity and expression flourishing through progressive, innovative and provocative arts experiences.
- Lake Erie College
- For over 150 years, Lake Erie College has been educating students for the world after college. We combine a liberal arts education with practical "real-life" experiences. We promote study abroad, offer opportunities for internships both in the U.S. and internationally and, through our curriculum, we address the needs of students who will work in a world that is increasingly interdependent.
- Lakeland Community College
- Lakeland Community College
Where to Stay in Lake County
- Fitzgerald's Irish Bed & Breakfast
- Fitzgerald's Irish Bed & Breakfast offers warm Irish hospitality in a unique sixteen-room French Tudor built in 1937. This magnificent and recently restored home is a landmark of craftsmanship, from its ornate staircase, hard-wood floors throughout, unusual turret and slate roof, to its elaborate 11 foot fireplace. You will be charmed by its unique castle-like architecture.
- Lawnfield Inn & Suites
- Home away from home! That's Lawnfield Inn & Suites, the perfect getaway for that special occasion. Come see why wedding parties, school reunions, family gatherings, and businesses choose us as their preferred hotel. Lawnfield Inn reflects the tone and feeling of that "Somewhere in Time" bygone era. Adding comfort and quality - all at an affordable rate. If you're traveling from afar or live just around the corner - once you've stayed with us, you will come back time after time, year after year.
- Homestead House Bed and Breakfast
- Recently restored 1884 Italianate painted-lady style home offers spacious Victorian charm and hospitality. Come and enjoy the large front porch, hardwood stenciled floors, spacious rooms with unique hand carved Victorian beds, sumptuous Jacuzzi tubs and distinctive fireplaces. The Historic District setting lets you walk to fine restaurants, antique shops and much more. Only 20 minutes from downtown Cleveland we provide easy access to the Kirtland Historic Center, area beaches, biking, hiking, fishing and boating
- Renaissance Quail Hollow Resort
- Nestled in the heart of the Western Reserve, the Renaissance Quail Hollow Resort is a living legacy to the era of casual sophistication in time and place. The simple elements of the Reserve are blended together with a contemporary view, to provide the ideal setting for all of your lodging needs. Enjoy the beauty of the land, while playing either of our championship golf courses, visiting one of the many covered bridges in the area, or relaxing in the scenic countryside of Ohio's wine country. Celebrate in grand fashion on culinary delights, inspired by the bountiful harvest indigenous to our area, be it for two or two hundred.
Maps and Books of Lake County
Rand McNally 2006 Cleveland street guide including Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, and portions of Lorain County
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Beyond Cleveland on Foot: 57 Hikes in Northeast Ohio's Lake, Geauga, Portage, Summit, Medina, Lorain, and Erie Counties
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Here Is Lake County Ohio
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Lake County, Ohio: 150 years of tradition
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Vist Lake County Guestbook
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cleansweeping
Nice variety of links! Posted July 28, 2008 |
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KimGiancaterino
I need to see Ohio someday! Posted March 27, 2008 |
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thomasz
Cool lens. Interesting info. Posted February 14, 2008 |
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Barkely
Great info you have here. I live on the other side of the state (Southwest Ohio). We get up that way to Lake Erie once or twice a year. Posted June 06, 2007 |
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jdnyc
Great lens - lots of useful info! Posted May 29, 2007 |
