Vermilion (Ohio)

The Vermilion Harbor dates to about 1840, today it is still a favorite port with over 8,000 pleasure craft at the public docks and marinas.

Visitor information

• Main Street Vermilion 685 Main St., +1 440-963-0772, http://www.mainstreetvermilion.org
• Vermilion Chamber of Commerce 5495 Liberty Ave., +1 440-967-4477, http://www.vermilionohio.com
• Friends of Harbour Town 5741 Liberty Ave., +1 440-967-4262
• Lake Erie Shores & Islands Welcome Center +1-800-255-3743, http://www.shoresandislands.com

Vermilion is located on US-6 on the southern shores of Lake Erie. It is easily accessible via the Ohio Turnpike (I-80/90) and St. Rt. 2.

By boat

Vermilion is accessible by private boat.
Boat launch ramps:

• Vermilion Municipal Docks Launch Ramp W. River Rd., +1 440-967-7087 Ramp fee is $6, operating Apr-Nov
• Bulan's Boatyard Launch Ramp 710 Vermilion Rd., +1 440-967-5785 Ramp fee is $5, rest rooms and winter storage available
• Maple Grove Mairna Launch Ramp 1120 Vermilion Rd., +1 440-967-4525 http://www.maplegrovemarina.com

Marinas:

• Bulan's Boatyard, 710 Vermilion Rd. +1 440-967-5785
• Romp's Water Port & Dairy Dock, 5055 Liberty Ave. +1 440-967-4342
• Valley Harbor Marina, 1295 River Rd. +1 440-967-5225

By car

Vermilion is easily accessible by car.

By plane

There is no public airport nearby.

The business district is walkable. One can also rent a golf cart to get around.

• Harbour Town Golf Cart Rental, LLC +1 440-984-8884

• Harbor Town 1837 Historic District

  phone: +1 440-967-4262

• Mystic Belle

  phone: +1 440 967-7910
  address: 636 Sandusky St
  (off US 6). Paddle-wheel tour of historic and scenic Vermilion River. Jun-Sept, Tue-Sun 2PM, 4PM and on weekends only, one-half hour before sunset.

• Vermilion Print Shop Museum

  phone: +1 440-963-0772
  address: 727 Grand St
  The museum illustrates the manner in which 19th and 20th letter press printing and newspaper publishing were accomplished. The building served as a print shop and a weekly newspaper from 1905 to 1964.

• Lucky Duck Sport Fishing Charters

  phone: +1 440-967-6853

• Vermilion Family YMCA

  phone: +1 440 967-4208
  address: 320 Aldrich Rd

• Romp's Dairy Dock

  phone: +1 440 9674342
  address: 5505 Liberty Ave.

Beaches

• Main Street Beach

  phone: +1 440-204-2490
  address: Main St

• Sherod Park

  address: US-6 and Coen Rd

Festivals

• Wollybear FestivalOne day event, last weekend in Sept or first in Oct.

• Festival of the Fish3rd weekend in June, three day event, each year.

There are several gift shops, antique and specialty stores in Vermilion. Most are located within close proximity of each other, making shopping a very walkable activity.

• Brummer's Homemade Chocolates

  phone: +1 440 967-2329
  address: 672 Main St

• Decidedly Different

  phone: +1 440 967-4664
  address: 590 Main St

• Bicycle Bill's Fitness Center

  phone: +1 440 967-2453
  address: 5523 South St

The city has over a dozen restaurants and eateries.

• Old Prague Restaurant

  phone: +1 440 967-7182
  address: 5586 Liberty Ave

• Big Ed's Main Street Soda Grill

  phone: +1 440 967-4002
  address: 5502 Liberty Ave

• Martino's International Cafe

  phone: +1 440 967-3463
  address: 4503 Liberty Ave

• Chez Francois and Touche Wine & Martini Bar

  phone: +1 440 967-0630
  address: 555 Main St

• Lake Erie Tap House

  phone: +1 440 967-1003
  address: 5561 Liberty Ave

• Rudy's Bar and Grill

  phone: +1 440 967-4534
  address: 5665 Liberty Ave
  Offering a wide variety of beers, mixed drinks and bar food, including homemade chips and hot sandwiches. Variety of weekend entertainment.

• Paper Moon Vinyards

• Cottages at the Water's Edge

  phone: +1 440 967-9480
  address: 6419 W. Lake Rd (US-6)

• Holiday Inn Express

  phone: +1 440-967-8770
  address: 2417 St. Rt. 60N

• Lakeland Lodges

  phone: +1 440-967-4497
  address: 13115 W. Lake Rd

• Motel Plaza

  phone: +1 440 967-3191
  address: 4645 Liberty Ave

• Ritter Public Library

  phone: +1 440-967-3798
  address: 5680 Liberty Ave

• Vermillion Post Office

  phone: +1 440-967-3767
  address: 4325 Liberty Ave
  The Vermillion ZIP code is 44089

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