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Population: 11,200 Located in Lorain County
Vermilion is a unique and beautiful community. The rare charm of our New England style "Historic Harbour Town 1837 District" is complemented by the many waterfront attractions along the scenic Vermilion River and the shores of Lake Erie. Visit the delightful shops. See the historic homes built during Vermilion's shipbuilding, fishing, lumbering, and iron furnace days. Spend a day at the beach and visit the Vermilion River harbor. Watch sailing and yacht races, take a fishing charter, visit a marina, stop at a public dock, or use the public boat ramp. Visit restaurants and the maritime museum. Enjoy the beautiful parks and activities. Relax by walking, biking, boating, fishing, swimming, or just sitting back and watching Lake Erie. Vermilion is "a great place to drop anchor, for a day, a week, or a lifetime."
Harbour Town 1837, Vermilion's downtown historic district, uniquely combines yesterday's landmarks with today's summer fun. This exceptional blend of the past and the present promises a visit to be remembered all year long. Upon arrival, you will experience sights and sounds to savor from dawn's pastel break to an orange-blazed sunset over the lake. Walk to the sandy beaches, feed the circling seagulls, or collect dainty shells and gnarled driftwood. Enjoy its charming shops and homes that have been restored from a fascinating bygone age. Rest on one of the streetscape or park benches and view the quaint town, which was once a bustling shipbuilding, fishing, lumbering and iron furnace industry on the Vermilion River. See Lake Erie's most beautiful small boat harbor, the river and lagoons, sailing and yacht races, visit many fine restaurants, museum; enjoy the beautiful parks, a boat ride on the river, a sandy beach, fishing charters, marinas, public docks, public boat ramp; stay overnight. Learn more of Vermilion's great heritage and take home a few memories.
Whether walking, biking, boating, fishing or viewing Lake Erie's natural ice flows and ice windows, you will enjoy Harbour Town 1837 in all seasons.
The Inland Seas Maritime Museum is operated by the Great Lakes Historical Society. It is located at the north end of Main St. by Lake Erie. The Great lakes Historic Society was founded in 1944 to record, preserve, and interpret the maritime history of the Great Lakes, the largest body of fresh water in the world. It is the oldest and largest organization exclusively devoted to the story of the "Inland Seas" of North America. The Inland Seas Maritime Museum of the Great Lakes Historical Society, established in 1953, is housed in the former Wakefield Mansion, known as Harbor View. The mansion was built in 1909. There is also a modern addition.
The museum is a great place to experience the Great Lakes: dive a shipwreck, steer a 464' freighter, activate a lighthouse lens, operate a steam engine & view replicas of the many ships of the Great Lakes.
The Main St. Beach is next to the Inland Seas Maritime Museum, at the north end of Main St. Let the cool waters of Lake Erie splash on your feet as you stroll on the sandy beach. Stay awhile and watch a beautiful sunset over the lake at Main Street Beach.
Victory Park is located at the northeast corner of Main St. and Ohio St. The Park was formerly referred to as "The Village Green" where people came to relax and meet with friends and neighbors. In 1999, Clarence and Elizabeth Phillips donated the funds needed to erect the Gazebo that is now located in the park. The Vermilion Lions Club donated the man power to erect the Gazebo. Today we enjoy "The Concerts in the Park" at the Gazebo on Sunday evenings in July and August. (See events calendar for details). The Gazebo has become very popular for weddings. A beautiful enhancement for Victory Park ("The Village Green") is the Rose Gardens planted in 1976 which are maintained by a volunteer family.
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