Ashtabula

By car

• U.S. Route Number 20 - Runs through town from southwest to northeast.
• Ohio State Route 11 - Runs north of town toward the south ending near Youngstown, OH.
• State Route 45 - Runs from the south, west outside of town, ending north at Lake Erie.
• State Route 84 - Runs from southwest through town ending north at Lake Erie.
• State Route 531 - Runs west to east, north of town along Lake Erie.
• Interstate 90 - Main Interstate running southwest to northeast 6 miles south of town. Best route to travel to Cleveland to the west and Erie, PA. and Buffalo, NY. to the east.

By bike

• Western Reserve Greenway Trail

  phone: +1 440 576-0717
  address: 2773 Ohio State Route 307 (Austinburg Trail Head)
  West Ave in Ashtabula to SR 307 in Austinburg. Trailheads are at Old Austinburg Road, 2 miles east of SR 45 off Austinburg Road, Woodman Avenue in Ashtabula, and Lampson Road. The 43-mile mostly shaded and rural paved bike trail runs to Champion Avenue East in Warren. The trail is paved and good for hiking, biking, rollerblading in summer, and cross-country skiing and snowmobiling in winter. There are 6 trailheads and parking lots along the trail.

By car

• City Taxicab & Transfer Co. 1753 W Prospect Rd, +1 440 992-2156.
• Premier Transportation 6710 N Ridge Rd W, +1 440 466-1515

By bike

Architecture

• Ashtabula lift bridgeThis Bascule lift bridge was created in the early to mid 1900s to accommodate marina traffic and Conrails (now Norfolk Southern) iron ore freighters. It is still in use as the main gateway to Lake Erie from the Ashtabula River. At night it is beautifully illuminated with bright blue lights that reflect in the water making the harbor glow.

• Ashtabula Harbor LighthouseEnd of Ashtabula Harbor breakwall. Established in 1836 but now not in operation. The best way to see the lighthouse is by boat since it is on a long breakwall that could be treacherous to walk. There are no tours of the lighthouse.

• Kent State University at Ashtabula

  phone: +1 440 964-3322
  address: 3300 Lake Rd W
  A regional campus of Kent State University. Notably this branch allows students to major in viticulture and enology and produces a Kent State label wine in conjunction with local vineyards.

Museums

• Ashtabula Maritime Museum

  phone: +1 440 964-6847
  address: 1071 Walnut Boulevard
  Displays tell about Lake Erie and Ashtabula Harbor history.

• Hubbard House UGGR Museum

  phone: +1 440 964-8168
  address: 1603 Walnut Blvd
  Restored home of William and Catharine Hubbard, the only northern terminus of the Underground Railroad that can be toured.

• Olin Covered Bridge Museum

  phone: +1 440 998-0025
  Off SR 84, south on Dibble Road to Dewey Road, Ashtabula County's only museum of covered bridges. Memorabilia, artefacts, and educational displays. Hours - June 1 to October 31. W,Sa, & Su 1PM-5PM.

Nature

• Walnut Beach

  address: Walnut Blvd. & Lake Ave
  Public beach (lifeguard until 6pm, kid and pet friendly) accessible by a boardwalk. sand dunes, walking trail, wetlands, sports facilities (tennis, basketball, and volleyball).

• Lake Shore Park

  phone: +1 440 964-3819
  Lake Road and Manola (east of SR 11). Public park with a public beach, pavilions and picnic areas, playground, a boat launch, and disc golf site.

• Point Park

  address: Walnut St
  Public park with camping that overlooks Ashtabula harbor and river, as well as the coal conveyor, shipping docks, and lift bridge. In the park see the Hulett ore unloader and Merchant Marine Memorial.

• Saybrook Township ParkPublic park with picnic pavilions, playground, baseball diamond, and trail to a small, unguarded beach.

Fishing

• Sturgeon General Charters

  phone: +1 440 964-9334
  address: Morton Drive
  Walleye, Bass, and Perch fishing. Lake Erie - June–October.

• Taylor Made ChartersRiver Marina, - Walleye and Perch fishing. Lake Erie May 1 thru December 1.

• La Gre' Le Fishing ChartersDocked in Ashtabula Harbor, - Walleye and Perch fishing. Lake Erie May - October.

Events

• The Harbor BuzzThis generally refers to all activities in Ashtabula Harbor during the summer, including Car Shows, Beauty Pageants, Eating Contests, Raffles, Street Performers, and Stage Performers.

Golfing

• Chapel Hills Golf CourseAustinburg Road east of SR 45, 18-hole course. Driving range also available. Open April - October, Dawn to Dusk.

Roland Penttila

• Ashtabula Farmers Market

  phone: +1 440 992-8362
  address: 1105 Bridge St
  Street vendors and local merchants bring products and services on the sidewalk, several local farms and co-ops offer fresh organic produce.

• Albinos Meats

  address: 2316 Lake Ave
  Fresh meats, must pre-order.

• Ashtabula Towne Square

  phone: +1 440 998-2020
  address: 3315 N. Ridge East

• Antique Boutique

  address: 1003 Bridge Street

• Alleman's Bakery & Restaurant

  address: 1030 Lake Ave

• Alessandro's

  address: 6540 Lake Rd W
  Authentic Italian dining.

• Broken Dreams Cafe (Hershey's Ice Cream Parlor)

  address: 4601 Main Ave

• Capos Pizza III

  phone: +1 440 964-6677
  address: 1205 Lake Ave
  Sells pizza, pasta, wings, and grinder sandwiches. Also sells wine and craft beer.

• Covered Bridge Pizza

  address: 4861 N Ridge Rd W

• Crows Nest

  address: 1257 Harmon Rd

• Deb's Diner

  address: 3214 State Rd

• Great Wall Chinese Restaurant

  address: 2610 W Prospect Rd

• Guyreino's Deli

  phone: +1 440 964-3663
  address: 1033 Lake Ave
  An Italian deli that sells sandwiches and pizza.

• Harbor Perk

  phone: +1 440 964-9277
  address: 1003 Bridge St
  Coffee house that roasts its own coffee.

• Hil-Mak Seafood Restaurant

  phone: +1 440 964-3222
  address: 449 Lake Ave

• JDs Pizza

  phone: +1 440 998-2113
  address: 2238 E Prospect Rd

• Kardohely's Family Restaurant

  phone: +1 440 992-2300
  address: 1730 W Prospect Rd
  A family style American restaurant.

• LA Cafe

  address: 1017 Bridge St

• Lake Erie Family Restaurant

  address: 5050 Lake Rd W

• Lakeway Restaurant

  phone: +1 440 964-7176
  address: 729 Lake Ave
  Seafood and Italian dining.

• Luigi's Pizza & Wings

  phone: +1 440 992-1554
  address: 5345 Main Ave
  Pizza and wings for Take out or delivery

• Lunch Box

  phone: +1 440 992-5124
  address: 1837 E 51st St
  Take out, fast food

• Main Diner

  address: 5760 Main Ave

• Main Moon

  phone: +1 440 998-6681
  address: 2117 Lake Ave
  Chinese take out and dining

• Mandarin House Restaurant

  phone: +1 440 998-3232
  address: 2519 S Ridge Rd E
  Chinese dining

• Moys Special Occasion Restaurant

  address: 2339 West Ave
  Chinese take out and dining,
• Salvato's Pizza, Pizza, Salads, and Subs 1810 E Prospect Rd, (440) 998-6477.

• R & R Alley Cafe

  address: 234 Progress Pl

• Tony's Deli

  address: 3523 State Rd

• Whippy Dip

  address: 2448 W Center St
  Ice Cream.

• Crow's Nest

  address: 1257 Harmon Rd, Ashtabula, OH 44004

Budget

• Cedar's Motel

  address: 2105 West Prospect Road

• Downtown Motel

  address: 424 Center Street

• Edge-O-Town Motel

  phone: +1 440 992-8527
  address: 2328 North Ridge East

• Freeway Motel

  address: 2329 North Ridge Road

• Ho Hum Motel

  phone: +1 440 969-1136
  address: 3801 N. Ridge West

Mid-range

• Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites

  address: 1831 Austinburg Rd

• Ramada Worldwide

  address: 1860 Austinburg Rd

Bed and Breakfasts

• Campbell Beachhouse

  phone: +1 740 967-1717
  address: 7256 Lake Rd. West
  Lakefront ranch home

• Gilded Swan Bed & Breakfast

  address: 5024 West Avenue
  Victorian style bed & breakfast.

• Michael Cahill Bed & Breakfast

  address: 1106 Walnut Boulevard
  Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

• Peggy's Bed and Breakfast

  address: 8721 Munson Hill Road
  Adjacent to the Western Reserve Greenway Trail.

Camping

• Ashtabula Recreational Unlimited (ARU) Marina & Campgrounds

  address: 1420 Great Lakes Avenue
  Fishing and boatramp. Located on the Ashtabula River upstream of the lift bridge. Open May 1 - November 1. Kid and pet friendly.

• Brockway Northcoast Marina & Campgrounds

  address: 347 W. 24th St
  Pool, hot tub, fishing, boating. Located right on the Ashtabula River with access to Lake Erie.

• Luoma's Surfers Point Camping

  phone: +1 440 964-2956
  address: 5654 Lake Road West
  Lake Erie front campground with private beach and walking trail. Open May 15-October 15.

• Ashtabula Library

  phone: +1 440 997-9341
  address: 4335 Park Ave
  Offers public computers and WiFi.