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

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

Do
  • 🌍 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. 
  • 🌍 Vermilion Family YMCA, 320 Aldrich Rd, ☏ +1 440-967-4208. 
  • 🌍 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
  • 🌍 Main Street Beach, Main St (off US-6), ☏ +1 440-204-2490. 
  • Sherod Park, US-6 and Coen Rd. 

Festivals

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.

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. 
  • 🌍 Paper Moon Vinyards. (updated Jan 2019)

Sleep

Connect

Go next
Routes through Vermilion
Sandusky ← Huron ←  W  E  → Lorain → Cleveland
Sandusky ← Huron ←  W  E  → Amherst → Cleveland
END ←  N  S  → Jct W E → Jct W E → Ashland


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