Christine's Guidebook
Food scene
All outdoor seating, including rooftop tables. May not be kid-friendly, but the dockside and Lake Erie views are great. We also like the perch dinner here.
24 locals recommend
Old Fish House
30 Main StreetAll outdoor seating, including rooftop tables. May not be kid-friendly, but the dockside and Lake Erie views are great. We also like the perch dinner here.
Donut Shop
501 Main StHomemade donuts and coffee. A local institution! Note that they only take cash.
Gathering Grounds Coffee House
404 Main StGreat place for coffee, tea and sweet treats.
Named after the "Lake Erie Monster," this is a cute, local diner open for breakfast and lunch. They always have good specials.
Lemmy's Restaurant
2027 Cleveland Rd WNamed after the "Lake Erie Monster," this is a cute, local diner open for breakfast and lunch. They always have good specials.
The wine and ambiance are great! We enjoy dry wines, and the options are plentiful and of very good quality. They usually offer a tasty cheese plate as well. It’s about a 30-minute drive from our condo, in the country and surrounded by vineyards.
6 locals recommend
Vermilion Valley Vineyards
11005 Gore Orphanage RdThe wine and ambiance are great! We enjoy dry wines, and the options are plentiful and of very good quality. They usually offer a tasty cheese plate as well. It’s about a 30-minute drive from our condo, in the country and surrounded by vineyards.
The walleye tacos and the Brussels sprouts appetizer are DELISH! You can sit outside on the river or stay indoors.
Pier Pub - Huron
The walleye tacos and the Brussels sprouts appetizer are DELISH! You can sit outside on the river or stay indoors.
Sightseeing
Cedar Point
1 Cedar Point DrA fantastic amusement park, less than 15 minutes from our condo.
A 5-minute drive or 30-minute walk from our condo. Includes a parklike setting, amphitheater for concerts, and restrooms. Nice place to walk around and look at the boats.
15 locals recommend
Huron Boat Basin
330 Main StA 5-minute drive or 30-minute walk from our condo. Includes a parklike setting, amphitheater for concerts, and restrooms. Nice place to walk around and look at the boats.
Lake Front Park
310 Park StA lovely, shady park with picnic space and a small beach.
This is a wide, sandy beach with a picnic shelter, volleyball nets (bring your own game equipment), a paddle shop (rents kayaks and other beach gear). Feel free to use our folding sports chairs and beach towels in the front closet. Be aware there is a $6 parking fee if you park in the lot.
38 locals recommend
Nickel Plate Beach
1 Nickel Plate DrThis is a wide, sandy beach with a picnic shelter, volleyball nets (bring your own game equipment), a paddle shop (rents kayaks and other beach gear). Feel free to use our folding sports chairs and beach towels in the front closet. Be aware there is a $6 parking fee if you park in the lot.
If you're into thrifting, When Pigs Fly in downtown Huron is adorable, elegant and filled with eclectic items. Very well curated. The store sales support the Piggyback Foundation, which helps families struggling with serious illness.
When Pigs Fly
511 Main StIf you're into thrifting, When Pigs Fly in downtown Huron is adorable, elegant and filled with eclectic items. Very well curated. The store sales support the Piggyback Foundation, which helps families struggling with serious illness.
This is one of only two Great Lakes freshwater estuaries, with the other one being all the way on Lake Superior.
24 locals recommend
Old Fish House
30 Main StreetThis is one of only two Great Lakes freshwater estuaries, with the other one being all the way on Lake Superior.
An oustanding place to walk, with more than 472 acres. Includes trails, wildflowers, protected beach and nearly 300 bird species.
35 locals recommend
Sheldon Marsh State Nature Preserve
2715 Cleveland Rd WAn oustanding place to walk, with more than 472 acres. Includes trails, wildflowers, protected beach and nearly 300 bird species.