👑Prom Photo Hot Spots in Lake County
Strike A Pose!
Looking for the perfect photo op with your friends or significant other for Prom? Match the green in your dress to the beautiful verdant hues at The Holden Arboretum or catch the golden hour at the beach at Madison Township Park. Looking for some vintage charm? The Steele Mansion Inn & Gathering Hub has refined character and the stone backdrops at Lake Erie College are sure to make your attire pop!
Check out these 15 spots in Lake County, OH and capture some picturesque and unique memories!
Something Classy
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1) Lake Erie College
From humble beginnings as an all-female seminary in Willoughby, Ohio to a private liberal arts college in Painesville, Ohio, Lake Erie College has been a leader in higher education for over 165 years.
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2) Steele Mansion Inn & Gathering Hub
Steele Mansion was built in 1867 for George W. Steele, described in a daily newspaper as the “grandest home in Painesville”!
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3) Mooreland Mansion
The historic turn-of-the-century mansion was originally built as a summer home for the Moore family of Cleveland, Ohio.
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4) Coulby Mansion
Coulby Mansion is a historic home in Wickliffe, Ohio. Currently, it is home to Wickliffe’s City Hall. Construction began in 1913, and the mansion was completed in 1915 for Harry Coulby, a tycoon in the shipping industry.
Natural Lighting
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5) The Holden Arboretum
The Holden Arboretum is a spectacular living museum on 3,500+ acres 25 minutes east of Cleveland.
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6) Wildwood Cultural Center & Park
Wildwood Cultural Center & Park is Mentor’s finest cultural gem. The estate and manor house were built by the John G. Oliver family in 1908 and purchased by the City of Mentor in 1980, giving us the beautiful Wildwood Cultural Center.
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7) Concord Woods Nature Park
A small park perfect for quiet, intimate photos with a perfect, green backdrop!
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8) Veterans Park
A park since Painesville's founding in 1800, Veterans' Park or Painesville Square, is located in downtown Painesville and is the pride of the City, offering beautiful gardens and plenty of open green space to gather.
Sunset Views
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9) Lakefront Lodge
This lakefront park features an outstanding view of Lake Erie!
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10) Madison Township Park
Madison Township Park is situated on 12 acres and boasts a beautiful beach, a small water craft boat dock, handicapped parking at beach level, a large pavilion with picnic tables & grills, a playground, volleyball courts, and a lighted baseball field.
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11) Vincent William Winery
Voted Cleveland’s top boutique winery and home to award-winning wines! This family-owned winery is set in a restored lakeside mansion, now an elegant retreat.
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12) The Boardwalk at Headlands Dunes State Nature Preserve
For some whimsy, cotton candy views check out the Headlands State Nature Preserve! Right on Lake Erie, it features a lighthouse, a wetlands boardwalk, and picnic areas.
Unique Landmarks
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13) Downtown Willoughby Sign
If you like that “small town” feel, check out the charming atmosphere of Downtown Willoughby. Look for the Willoughby Sign, the gazebo or one of the murals against the brick buildings.
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14) Fairport Harbor Chair
Kick off your heels and catch a few rays before heading to the dancefloor. The chair at the Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park is sure to bring some chill vibes to your phots.
15) Squire’s Castle
Want to step into a fantasy? This stunning old gatehouse from the 19th century is modeled after German and English baronial castles and is a unique feature of the North Chagrin Reservation!
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