Huron (Ohio)

• Huron Chamber of Commerce

  phone: +1 419-433-5700
  The Chamber provides tourist information, relocation information for prospective residents, seminars and help for local business members.

• Lake Erie Shores & Islands Welcome Center

By boat

Huron is at the mouth of the Huron River, at one time a commercial port that now handles only iron ore and limestone on the Great Lakes. The harbor is now dedicated to private luxury and pleasure boats.

Boat launch:

• Holiday Harbor Marina 944 S. Main St. +1 419-433-2140, http://www.holidayharbor.com
• Huron River Boat Access 41 Cleveland Rd. E +1 419-433-4848, http://www.cityofhuron.org

Marinas:

• Harbor North, 400 Huron St. +1 419-433-6010
• Huron Lagoons Marina,100 Laguna Dr. +1 419-433-3200
• Mariner Village Marina, 609 Mariner Village. +1 419-433-2376
• South Shore Marine, 1611 Sawmill Pkwy. +1 419-433-5789

By car

Huron lies on US6 and SR2

By plane

• Toledo Express Airport (TOL)
• Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)

• Huron Harbor Lighthouse

  phone: +1 419-433-8487
  N. Main St. 1, Located at the mouth of the Huron River in downtown Huron. You can walk along a pier to get a close-up view of the Lighthouse, however entry inside is not permitted.

• BGSU Firelands

  phone: +1-419-433-5560
  address: 1 University Dr
  Home to the free and public James McBride arboretum, and the Cedar Point Center for small conventions.

• Huron Playhouse, McCormick School/325 Ohio St. (summer only) +1 419-483-4949 Ohio's oldest continuing summer theater. 5 productions a year.
• Fish. Plenty of charters, fish cleaning and marinas.

• Kalahari Resort

  phone: +1 419 433-7200
  address: 7000 Kalahari Dr
  African theme, surfing pool, water slides, water coaster, water raft rides, outdoor pool area, spa for the parents and a lot of other indoor activities.

• Sawmill Creek Resort and Conference Center

  phone: +1 419 433-3800
  address: 400 Sawmill Creek Dr
  240 guest rooms/suites, enjoy the 235-acre site, an 18-hole championship golf course, charter fishing from marina on Lake Erie, restaurants, shops, indoor/outdoor pools, exercise room and tennis courts.

• ColossalconA large anime convention held at Kalahari.

Parks and beaches

• Old Woman Creek National Estuarine Research Reserve and State Nature Preserve

  phone: +1 419-433-4601
  address: 2514 Cleveland Rd. E
  A National Estuarine Research Reserve and State Nature Preserve. This 571-acre reserve is one of Ohio's best remaining examples of a natural estuary. The estuary serves as a field laboratory where scientists can study this naturally functioning system where land and water join. Large parking area, paved trail, restrooms, drinking fountain, restrooms, checklist and observation area. Whenever the entrance gates are open, public is welcome.

• Fabens Park

  address: Adams Ave
  Sports park

• Lakefront Park & Beach

• Nickel Plate Beach

  address: Nickel Plate Dr.

• Sheldon Marsh State Nature Preserve

  address: 2715 Cleveland Road W

• Berardi's

  phone: +1 419-433-4123
  address: 218 Cleveland Rd

• Marconi's Italian Restaurant

  phone: +1 419-433-4341
  address: 424 Berlin Rd

• Jim’s Pizza Box

  phone: +1 419-433-4463
  address: 819 Main St

• Salmon Run Restaurant

  address: 400 Sawmill Creek Dr
  Steaks, seafood, salmon specialties, pastas, salads, desserts, wine and mixed beverages and an elaborate Sunday brunch.

• Mariner's Dockside Restaurant

  address: 400 Sawmill Creek Dr
  A dockside restaurant on Lake Erie featuring gourmet selections. Serving dinner on Fri & Sat during the summer. Menu changes weekly.

• Bar North BistroAt Thunderbird Hills Golf Course 1316 Mudbrook Rd., +1 433-4552 Offering lunches and dinners along with a view of the 18th green. Open to the public.

• I-5's Bar and Grill

  phone: +1 419-433-5566
  address: 356 N. Main St
  Waterfront dining and Tiki bar, DJ and/or band every Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun night.

• 34 Degrees Bar & Grill

  phone: +1 419-433-0900
  address: 606 S. Main St

• Black Bear Saloon

  phone: +1-800-729-6455
  address: 400 Sawmill Creek Dr

Budget

• The Gull Motel

  phone: +1 419-433-4855
  address: 45 Cleveland Rd

• Plantation Motel

  phone: +1 419-433-4790
  address: 2815 Cleveland Rd. E
  This motel has a private beach.

Mid-range

• Comfort Inn-On the River's Edge

  phone: +1 419-433-8000
  address: 132 N. Main St

• Comfort Inn

  phone: +1 419-433-5359
  address: 2119 Cleveland Rd. W

• Motel 6

  phone: +1 419-433-7829
  address: 601 Rye Beach Rd

Splurge

• Sawmill Creek Resort and Conference Center

  address: 400 Sawmill Creek Dr
  The resort has a Tom Fazio designed 18-hole golf course, marina, seasonal restaurants, shops, a private beach, water sports rentals, and in-room fireplaces.

• Hyron Public Library

  phone: +1-419-433-5009
  address: 333 Williams St

• Huron City Post Office

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