10 Ways to Send Off Summer🌅
Before we welcome pumpkin spice and everything nice, we want to soak up the remaining sunshine Northeast Ohio has to offer! Come Tour Lake County with us before autumn makes her grand appearance and spend the day at Ohio’s Longest Natural Sand Beach, book an overnight in a scenic cabin, or sample your way through the Grand River Valley, Ohio’s Wine Country!
City of Mentor Farmer's Market
1) Eat outdoors on a local patio or deck!
There’s still time to soak up the sun in Northeast Ohio! Summer may be coming to an unofficial end, but that doesn’t mean patio season is ending to! Check out this quick list of places to eat outside in Lake County, OH here.
2) Visit a Farmer’s Market for the freshest produce and local finds!
If you are looking for fresh produce, great conversation, and sweet deals, check out some of these spots from Painesville City to Mentor or Willoughby, OH. Most farmer’s markets will run through September! Read our list of Farmer’s Markets.
Headlands Beach taken by kymliveshere
3) Put your toes in the sand at Ohio’s Longest Natural Sand Beach for an unforgettable Lake Erie Sunset!
Besides providing exceptional sunbathing and swimming opportunities, the 35 acre Headlands Beach also offers unique beach glass hunting and phenomenal Lake Erie sunset viewing. Picnicking is available throughout the park and a paved hike/bike trail that runs along the park’s back dunes provides excellent views of the beach and lake.
4) Go for a “car-ride” with your pup to one of our Pet-Friendly Wineries!
Lake County, OH has a variety of destinations for you and your bestie to enjoy, no matter what lifestyle you lead! Relax on one of our pet-friendly outdoor patios at a local winery or distillery! Ohio’s largest estate winery, Debonne Vineyards, hosts Woof Wednesdays through September 4th from 5- 8 PM. Then, make plans to stay the night at one of our nine pet-friendly hotels located near Cleveland, OH. View all of our pet- friendly hotels, restaurants, hotels and more here.
Standing Rock Farms
5) Book a cabin in the scenic woods of Ohio Wine Country!
Escape to the serene Standing Rock Farms in Madison, OH, a secluded 360-Acre estate farm with ten overnight lodging options. Amenities including, two tipis with firepits, hiking trails, multiple catch and release fishing ponds, canoes & kayaks, one beach, multiple pavilions and firepits, wilderness sauna, hot tubs, orchards, and wild flower picking! Located in the heart of Grand River Valley wine region, this top-tier destination promises a distinctive and unforgettable experience.
6) Cheer from the crowd at a Lake County Captains Baseball game!
With ten days left in the month, and five home games remaining this August for the Lake County Captains, you have plenty of chances to get in the crowd! Don’t miss out on the action and fun with promotions like Dawg Day, Fan Appreciation night and Family Fun Sunday! View the complete schedule online.
Pollinator Express at Holden Arboretum
7) Get aboard the Pollinator Express before it leaves the station!
Be inspired by an imaginative world of miniature trains and larger-than-life botanical sculptures at Holden Arboretum. The exhibit features G-scale model trains chugging through a landscape of iconic sculptures that depict unique plants from around the globe, paired with the insects and animals they depend on for pollination. Exhibit included with admission. Please check their website for more details and information on which trails and attractions are currently open. View operating hours and plan your visit to Holden Arboretum.
8) Enjoy live music outdoors on a patio, park, or at a winery!
There’s still time to enjoy the sounds of summer throughout Lake County. Find live music in places like Mentor, Painesville, Willoughby, and our favorite, Madison, OH wineries. From rock to jazz or easy listening acoustics, you can find where to hear live music on our events calendar page. Click the yellow category button and select the “LIVE MUSIC” to view all the featured concerts in the area and start planning your visit!
Painesville Township Pier
9) Get paddling on a Lake Erie adventure!
Discover over 30 miles of Lake Erie shoreline, perfect for fishing, boating, and kayaking. Discover your next kayaking spot on Lake Erie in Lake County, OH. View a list of area locations and places to visit for your next outdoor adventure.
10) Lace up your sneakers for a walk along the newest Lake Erie Lakefront Trail!
The newest lakefront trail along Lake Erie is now open at Lake Metroparks Painesville Township Park. This ADA-accessible ten-foot wide trail is just the first phase of plans to eventually connect Painesville Township Park to Fairport Harbor along the Lake Erie shore. The trail can be accessed from the ramp leading down to the Painesville Township Park pier. Curious what to expect? Watch us visit the trail.
Are you interested in joining our list? Email elyse@tourlakecounty.com to learn more about how to partner with the Lake County Ohio Visitors Bureau!
