Vermilion is a city in Ohio. It is in both Erie County and Lorain County. Located on the banks of the Vermilion River and Ohio's North Shore.
Understand
[edit]The Vermilion Harbor dates to about 1840, today it is still a favorite port with over 8,000 pleasure craft at the public docks and marinas.
Visitor information
[edit]- Main Street Vermilion 685 Main St., ☏ +1 440-963-0772,
- Vermilion Chamber of Commerce 5495 Liberty Ave., ☏ +1 440-967-4477,
- Friends of Harbour Town 5741 Liberty Ave., +1 440-967-4262
- Lake Erie Shores & Islands Welcome Center ☏ +1-800-255-3743,
Get in
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Map of Vermilion (Ohio)
Vermilion is located on US-6 on the southern shores of Lake Erie. It is easily accessible via the Ohio Turnpike (I-80/90) and St. Rt. 2.
By boat
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Vermilion is accessible by private boat.
Boat launch ramps:
- Vermilion Municipal Docks Launch Ramp W. River Rd., +1 440-967-7087 Ramp fee is $6, operating Apr-Nov
- Bulan's Boatyard Launch Ramp 710 Vermilion Rd., +1 440-967-5785 Ramp fee is $5, rest rooms and winter storage available
- Maple Grove Mairna Launch Ramp 1120 Vermilion Rd., +1 440-967-4525 http://www.maplegrovemarina.com[dead link]
Marinas:
- Bulan's Boatyard, 710 Vermilion Rd. +1 440-967-5785
- Romp's Water Port & Dairy Dock, 5055 Liberty Ave. +1 440-967-4342
- Valley Harbor Marina, 1295 River Rd. +1 440-967-5225
By car
[edit]Vermilion is easily accessible by car.
By plane
[edit]There is no public airport nearby.
Get around
[edit]The business district is walkable. One can also rent a golf cart to get around.
See
[edit]- Harbor Town 1837 Historic District, ☏ +1 440-967-4262.
- Vermilion History Museum, 727 Grand St, ☏ +1 440-967-4555. The museum illustrates the manner in which 19th- and 20th-century letter press printing and newspaper publishing were accomplished. The building served as a print shop and a weekly newspaper from 1905 to 1964.
Do
[edit]- 1 Mystic Belle, 636 Sandusky St, ☏ +1 440-967-7910. (off US 6). Paddle-wheel tour of historic and scenic Vermilion River. Jun-Sep: Tu-Su 2PM, 4PM and on weekends only, one-half hour before sunset.
- Lucky Duck Sport Fishing Charters (Captain's Corner Marina), ☏ +1 440-967-6853.
- 2 Vermilion Family YMCA, 320 Aldrich Rd, ☏ +1 440-967-4208.
- 3 Romp's Dairy Dock, 5505 Liberty Ave., ☏ +1 440-967-4342.
- Schoeple Garden, Just off State Route 113 on Market Street in Birmingham, ☏ +1 440-965-7237. Schoeple Garden, near the Vermilion River, is composed of 70 acres of beautiful botanical gardens and natural woodland. Guided tours are available.
Beaches
[edit]- 4 Main Street Beach, Main St (off US-6), ☏ +1 440-204-2490.
- Sherod Park, US-6 and Coen Rd.
Festivals
[edit]- Woollybear Festival. One-day event, last weekend in Sep or first in Oct.
- Festival of the Fish. 3rd weekend in June, three day event, each year.
Buy
[edit]There are several gift shops, antique and specialty stores in Vermilion. Most are located within close proximity of each other, making shopping a very walkable activity.
- Main Street Vermilion. Specialty shops, restaurants, art galleries, and well-maintained captain's homes.
- Brummer's Homemade Chocolates, 672 Main St, ☏ +1 440-967-2329.
- Bicycle Bill's Fitness Center, 5523 South St, ☏ +1 440-967-2453.
- Erie and Anchor, 5499 Liberty Ave, ☏ +1 440-963-9447.
Eat
[edit]The city has over a dozen restaurants and eateries.
- Old Prague Restaurant, 5586 Liberty Ave, ☏ +1 440-967-7182.
- 1 Big Ed's Main Street Soda Grill, 5502 Liberty Ave, ☏ +1 440-967-4002.
- Martino's International Cafe, 4503 Liberty Ave, ☏ +1 440-967-3463.
- 2 Chez Francois and Touche Wine & Martini Bar, 555 Main St, ☏ +1 440-967-0630.
Drink
[edit]- Rudy's Bar and Grill, 5665 Liberty Ave, ☏ +1 440-967-4534. Offering a wide variety of beers, mixed drinks and bar food, including homemade chips and hot sandwiches. Variety of weekend entertainment.
- 1 Paper Moon Vinyards.
Sleep
[edit]- Cottages at the Water's Edge, 6419 W. Lake Rd (US-6), ☏ +1 440-967-9480.
- Holiday Inn Express, 2417 St. Rt. 60N, ☏ +1 440-967-8770.
- Lakeland Lodges, 13115 W. Lake Rd, ☏ +1 440-967-4497, toll-free: +1-800-475-9690.
- Motel Plaza, 4645 Liberty Ave, ☏ +1 440-967-3191.
Connect
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- 1 Ritter Public Library, 5680 Liberty Ave, ☏ +1 440-967-3798.
- 2 Vermillion Post Office, 4325 Liberty Ave, ☏ +1 440-967-3767. The Vermillion ZIP code is 44089
Go next
[edit]- Huron
- Lorain
- Milan Birthplace of Thomas A. Edison, inventor.
- Port Clinton
- Sandusky
| Routes through Vermilion |
| Sandusky ← Huron ← | W  E
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→ Lorain → Cleveland |
| Sandusky ← Huron ← | W  E
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→ Amherst → Cleveland |
| END ← | N  S
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→ Jct W  E → Jct W  E → Ashland
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