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Attractions in Lake County

    Boulevard of Flags
    35150 Lake Shore Blvd., Eastlake
    440-951-1416
    Eastlake City Hall provides an impressive display of 500 American Flags. This is the largest permanent display of American flags in the United States.

    Chapel Cove
    Recreation, entertainment & Banquet facility on the shore of Lake Erie
    5585 Chapel Rd., Madison Twp.
    440-428-5585

    Coulby Mansion
    Wickliffe City Hall
    28730 Ridge Road, Wickliffe
    440-943-7100
    A massive entrance gate leads to the foyers, fireplaces and halls of this 16-room mansion that was built with marble imported from Italy.

    Fairport Marine Museum
    129 Second St., Fairport Harbor
    440-354-4825
    Housed in a lighthouse, the museum focuses on Great Lakes marine history. See nautical artifacts and replicas, ship models, historical photos and more. Group tours by appointment.

    Holden Arboretum
    9500 Sperry Road, Kirtland
    440-946-4400
    A 3,100-acre preserve of display gardens, horticultural collections and natural trails. Holden is the largest arboretum in the United States. The facility offers a year-round slate of organized hikes, children's programs and horticulture classes. Member of the American Association of Museums.

    Indian Museum of Lake County
    319 W. Washington St., Painesville in Kilcawley Building at Lake Erie College - 440-352-1911
    Established by the Lake County Chapter of the Archaeological Society of Ohio, the museum collects and preserves material related to the region's Native Americans.

    Kirtland Temple
    9020 Chillicothe Road, Kirtland
    440-256-3318
    The temple is the first house of worship built by the followers of Joseph Smith Jr. between 1833 and 1836.

    James A. Garfield National Historical Site
    Lawnfield
    8095 Mentor Ave., Mentor
    440-255-8722
    The former home of James A. Garfield has been undergoing $15 million in renovations. The Visitor Center will be open in the Fall, 1996.

    Lake County Historical Center
    8610 King Memorial Road, Kirtland Hills
    440-255-8979
    This museum of Lake County history is operated at Shadybrook House by the Lake County Historical Society. Web Site:  www.lakehistory.org

    Lake Farmpark
    8800 Euclid-Chardon Road, Kirtland
    440-256-2122
    Voted best outdoor park in America, this Lake Metroparks facility features agriculture's past, present and future as a unique, open air science and cultural center. Visitors can milk a cow, learn hydroponics, view the Great Tomato Works and more.

    Mentor Marsh State Nature Preserve
    5185 Corduroy Rd., Mentor
    440-257-0777
    Mentor Marsh was among the first nature perserves in Ohio. It offers a series of trails and overlooks free of charge to the public.

    Mooreland Mansion
    7800 Clocktower Drive, Kirtland
    440-953-7306
    93-year-old former summer home of Cleveland railroad tycoon Edward W. Moore which volunteers have been restoring to its glory days.

    Pioneer Waterland & Dry Fun Park
    10661 Kile Road, Chardon
    440-951-7507
    This water play park features waterslides, paddleboats and an activity pool as well as plenty of "dry" fun like batting cages and go-karts.

    Little Red Schoolhouse
    5040 Shankland Road, Willoughby
    440-946-5000
    This 1901 one-room schoolhouse was moved to its current location in 1975.
    It offers a historical library, gift shop, and recreated kitchen, parlor and workshop building.

    Newel K. Whitney Store, Museum & Visitor Center
    8876 Chillicothe Road, Kirtland
    440-256-9805
    This restored 1830s country store and post office displays some 1,000 authentic items and replicas of merchandise sold 150 years ago.

    Perry Nuclear Power Plant
    Center Road, Perry
    (800) 589-1100
    Explore the power plant and see (first-hand) what nuclear power is all about. Call the tour center to make arrangements.

 

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