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Vermilion, Ohio is the crowning jewel of the south
shore of Lake Erie. From quaint shops to fine
dining, the arts, entertainment and unmatched
festivities, Vermilion truly has it all. Visit
this Main Street Community and be reminded of a
simpler time when an afternoon at the beach, a
hand-dipped ice cream cone and a stroll along Main
Street made your day special. Stay for a day,
maybe tow, and take home a memory that will last
forever. Born in the 1830s as a port town,
Vermilion is located at the mouth of the Vermilion
River. This enchanting little town has always
been a seaside community with New England style
atmosphere. This is the kind of town that
still has a working soda fountain, a town square and
summer concerts on the green. People here
actually sit on their front porches on a summer
evening. Visiting boats are not only welcomed,
they are an important part of the ambiance of what
locals call "Harbor Town."
Vermilion was once known as the "village of Lake
Captains," and no other place in Ohio has so many
beautifully maintained captains' homes in its
historic district. Take an evening stroll in
our gracious neighborhoods and experience the
quality of life of a bygone era.
The Vermilion River, which flows into Lake Erie,
endows marina facilities with more than 1,000 boat
slips and ramps for easy access to the Lake, earning
Vermilion the title of the "Largest Small Boat
Harbor on the Great Lakes." Lake freighters
are a regular sight on Lake Erie making their way
through the Great Lakes nine months out of the year.
Public docks are within walking distance of a
museum, dozens of retail stores and restaurants
ranging from family style to fine French cuisine,
beaches, art galleries, entertainment and several
parks. The wealth of attractions so close to
protected dockage makes Vermilion a very popular
cruising destination. Rare is the port of call
with as much to offer.
Vermilion will be the site of the first Annual
Vermilion Harbor Triathlon & Duathlon on Sunday,
August 17 at 8am. The event is part of a
series of America's longest running simultaneous
triathlons and duathlons. The race starts at
the shot of a gun as athletes begin their swim,
running into the lake. The swim is crowded
with a lot of pushing and kicking to get ahead in
the challenging water of Lake Erie. The
athletes exit the water. Running to the
transitions area, they quickly mount their bikes.
After the exhausting ride, the triathletes drop
their bikes and leave for the last leg of the race,
the run. Bring the family and watch the
excitement, or signup to be part of the race.
Learn more at
www.DiscoverVermilion.com. |
