# Vermilion (Ohio)

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

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

* 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

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

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%5Bdead+link%5D
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

Vermilion is easily accessible by car.

### By plane

There is no public airport nearby.

## Get around

The business district is walkable. One can also rent a golf cart to get around.

## See

* 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

* 41.42244-82.360381 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.
* 41.4273-82.33052 Vermilion Family YMCA, 320 Aldrich Rd, ☏ +1 440-967-4208.
* 41.42317-82.354183 Romp's Dairy Dock, 5505 Liberty Ave., ☏ +1 440-967-4342. (updated May 2018)
* 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

* 41.4254-82.36494 Main Street Beach, Main St (off US-6), ☏ +1 440-204-2490.
* Sherod Park, US-6 and Coen Rd.

### Festivals

* 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

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

The city has over a dozen restaurants and eateries.
* Old Prague Restaurant, 5586 Liberty Ave, ☏ +1 440-967-7182.
* 41.42219-82.364931 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.
* 41.4233-82.365012 Chez Francois and Touche Wine & Martini Bar, 555 Main St, ☏ +1 440-967-0630.

## Drink

* 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.
* 41.4024-82.36271 Paper Moon Vinyards. (updated Jan 2019)

## Sleep

* 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

* 41.4225-82.36721 Ritter Public Library, 5680 Liberty Ave, ☏ +1 440-967-3798. (updated Dec 2018)
* 41.42417-82.339842 Vermillion Post Office, 4325 Liberty Ave, ☏ +1 440-967-3767. The Vermillion ZIP code is 44089 (updated Jan 2019)

## Go next

* Huron
* Lorain
* Milan Birthplace of Thomas A. Edison, inventor.
* Port Clinton
* Sandusky