The 10 Best Things to do in Lorain, Ohio (OH)

The LoCo 'Yak Shak offers kayak lessons, kayak guided tours, and kayak rentals. Our fleet includes sit in and sit on top singles, sit on top tandem kayaks, and paddle boards. Upon special request, we offer adaptive paddling equipment for those who made need it. Our staff include American Canoe Association (ACA) Certified Coastal Kayak Instructors who have over spent the majority of their on-water time spent exploring Lake Erie's Ohio Coastline & local rivers.

The Lorain Historical Society engages members of the community and our visitors in our shared and diverse history through preservation, education, collaborations, and exciting programming for all ages, so that we learn from the past, develop civic pride, and transform the future. The Carnegie Center is a former Carnegie Library built in 1903 that has been converted into a museum and reopened in 2015. The building holds exhibits telling the history of the City of Lorain, Children's History Room, Reference Room for researchers, museum store featuring books and many unique Lorain themed items for sale, community rental space, and our administrative offices. The building is open for tours and museum store shoppers Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 10 am to 3 pm. Our administrative office is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 am to 3 pm. Researchers should call ahead to make an appointment. Welcome!

We offer guided house tours every Tuesday from 10am-3pm. Walk-ins welcome. We also offer interactive themed history tours of 1920s Lorain history. These special programs are offered each month at certain times. We recommend calling or emailing ahead to reserve a space because they are very popular and sometimes sell out. Check our website for what themed tour we are currently offering and for the times. The Moore House is the former home of Mayor Leonard Moore and his family, and it is an historic house museum. The Lorain Historical Society manages the Moore House Museum. The Lorain Historical Society engages members of the community and our visitors in our shared and diverse history through preservation, education, collaborations, and exciting programming for all ages, so that we learn from the past, develop civic pride, and transform the future.

Lorain Lighthouse is located 1/2 mile off Lorain in Lake Erie. It operates public tours(inside), Sunset Wine Dinners, July 4th Fireworks Picnic. The Jewel of the Port® is available for private events-weddings, retirement parties, corporate events, etc. Boat transportation is needed. It is a non-profit, all volunteer organization. All this info is on our website, www.lorainlighthouse.com. It is three floors plus basement & the turret. Although it was built 1917 it was threatened with demolition in 1965 when the Coast Guard no longer needed its services. A group of community leaders came together to lead the campaign to save the Lighthouse. Restoration work was done after it being vacant for years before the public was invited to tour. Now upkeep work is ongoing. The original Fresnel lenses is on display at the Port Authority office. The Lighthouse is open during the summer months only because of its location.

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Captain Denny began fishing Lake Erie at the age of 7 & has fished from Ashtabula to the Western Islands. Denny has caught virtually every species of fish found in Lake Erie & Lake Ontario. Trophy Walleye, Steelhead, Chinook & Coho Salmon, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch and Brown Trout have all found their way into his landing net. Captain Denny is a retired Band Director of 30 years, operated Lakeside Bait & Tackle for 13 yrs and has completed 26 seasons as Captain of Eyeppoper Fishing Charters