Milan (Ohio)
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Milan is a city in Ohio Erie shore west. It is located in the south part of Erie County and the area known as The Firelands. Today it is best known as the birthplace of inventor Thomas Edison, who lived there until age seven. The Milan Canal, built in the mid-1800s led to Milan being the 2nd largest grain export port in the world during the 1800s, shipping grain from Ohio farms to the Huron River, into Sandusky Bay, Lake Erie, on to the Erie Canal, to it's destination in New York City. Milan was also a ship building community, building over 60 schooners that graced the Lake's and made it a center of commerce in northern Ohio. When the railroads laid track in Ohio, that was the demise of the Milan Canal. Milan survives today as a beautiful village in Northwest Ohio.
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Get around
Being a small village, walking is very easy and most likely the easiest way to see the town, parks and museums. There is no public transportation. Since the Milan Canal dried up in the 1800s, no boat traffic is present. Much of the village is very flat with few hills.
See
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phone: +1 419-499-2135address: 9 Edison DrThe museum is adjacent to the home where Thomas A. Edison was born and resided until age 7, when his family moved to Port Huron, Michigan. The visit to the museum and the adjacent birthplace tour are well worth the $7.00 fee.
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phone: +1 419-499-2968address: 10 Edison DrLocated on one acre of grounds and gardens, this seven building complex reveals Milan's unique heritage and includes the home of Dr. Leman Galpin, he attended the birth of Thomas A. Edison, who lived approx. one block away. It is a site well worth the visit and includes a blacksmith museum and a doll museum in the mix. Take time to see the 13 minute film on the Milan Canal, it will be time well spent.
Do
The Annual Mid-Summer Antiques Fest
Milan Melon Festival
Milan Historical Museum's Settlers Weekend
Buy
Antique collectors will delight in Milan Village Square, loaded with antique shops all within easy walking distance from each other.
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phone: +1 419-499-3093address: 21 S. Main StSale and repair of Edison Phonographs plus more.
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phone: +1 419-499-8509address: 3 Main St
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address: 41 E. Front St. On The SquareLocally made pottery, fused glass, fine art and jewelry.
Eat
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Effie's Attic and Tea Room
phone: +1 419-499-2491address: 1 Main St -
phone: +1 419-499-0478address: 15 Main StServes home-style food, has Edison-related photos and quotes on its menu.
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Jim's Pizza Box
phone: +1 419-499-4166address: 10 Main St -
The Culinary Vegetable Institute
phone: +1 419-499-7500address: 12304 Mudbrook RdA high end venue that grows its own seasonal ingredients. Requires reservations.
Drink
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Park Lounge
phone: +1 419-499-2833address: 51 E. Front St -
Wonder Bar Inc
phone: +1 419-499-2777address: 48 E. Front St
Sleep
- Colonial Inn South, 12211 US-250 +1 419-499-3403
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Hampton Inn Sandusky/Milan
phone: +1 419-499-4911address: 11600 US-250 - Motel 6 Sandusky - Milan, 11406 US-250 N. +1 419-499-8001
- Days Inn, 11410 US-N +1 419-499-4961
- Red Roof Inn, 11303 US-250 N +1 419-499-4347
- Super 8 - South, 11313 US-250 N +1 419-499-4671
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Quality Inn
phone: +1 419-499-4681address: 11020 Milan Rd
Bed & Breakfast
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phone: +1 419-499-0094address: 2 Front St
Connect
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phone: +1 419 499-2944address: 11 S. Main Street
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Lake Erie Shores & Islands Welcome Center
phone: +1 419 625-2984 -
phone: +1 419-499-4117address: 19 E Church St
