Fish Release
After enjoying a great meal, step back in time when you visit Big Ed’s Main Street Soda Grill. This old-fashioned soda fountain shop is destined to inspire feelings of nostalgia. Order a phosphate, egg cream or classic ice cream dessert. There’s also Granny Joe’s Ice Creamatorium, located in one of the oldest buildings in Vermilion’s Harbour Town district (circa 1850) and made famous with a mention on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” Hard to believe what was once the town’s first funeral parlor now houses a local sweet spot.
Summer lovin’ Vermilion in summer offers more than just pretty, tree-lined streets; it’s a city awash in the scent and vibrant colors of floral adornment. About 100 Vermilion residents volunteer months of their time each year to plant flowers and hang baskets throughout the city in a display of civic pride known as Vermilion in Bloom. It’s all in preparation for Third Thursday, one of the city’s most popular summer events. On the third Thursday of May, June, July, August and September, the city hosts a community art walk, complete with live street musicians. Hear everything from rock and country to soul and the blues as you leisurely stroll the sidewalks nursing an ice cream cone or sipping a coffee. It’s easy to get lost in the moment drinking in the sights and sounds of this charming waterfront community. Buy locally grown produce, flowers, baked goods and even handcrafted items against the backdrop of a gorgeous white grand gazebo in Victory Park, Vermilion’s town square. The Main Street Vermilion’s Farmers Market rolls out the lush, green bounty of local fields every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 28 through September 13 in Victory Park, at the corner of Main and Ohio streets.
fish photo by scott a . dommin ; parade photo by ingemar svala
Woollybear Festival
Local Resources n Vermilion Port Authority vermilion.net/port-authority
440-967-7087 McGarvey’s Landing 5150 Liberty Ave. Water Works Marina 537 Main St. South Street Municipal Public Boat Ramp 2 South St. n Riverview RV Park and Marina 1270 Vermilion Rd. riverviewrvparkandmarina.com
440-967-3962; 209-606-0848 n Moes Marine Service 5336 Liberty Ave. moesmarineservice.com
440-967-4221 n Lake Shore Electric Boating 5336 Liberty Ave. lakeshoreelectricboating.com
440-967-4221 n Harbortown Marine 4765 Liberty Ave. htmarine.com
440-967-8072 n Harbortown Flag 4765 Liberty Ave. htflag.com; 440-967-3524
n Maple Grove Marina & Park 1120 Vermilion Rd. maplegrovemarina.com
440-967-4525 n Vermilion Power Boats 5054 Liberty Ave. vpbyc.com
440-967-4100 n Valley Harbor Marina 1295 W. River Rd. valleyharbormarina.homestead.com
440-967-5225 n Don Parsons Inc. & Mystic Belle 636 Sandusky St. donparsonsmarina.com
440-967-7910 n Vermilion Yacht Club 5440 Anchorage Way vyc.us
440-967-3255 n Vermilion Boat Club 5416 Liberty Ave. vermilionboatclub.com
440-967-6634 n Mario’s Landing Marina 6417 West River Rd. marioslanding.com
440-967-2440
n Romp’s Water Port 5055 Liberty Ave. romps.com; 440-967-4342
n Bulans Boat Yard 710 Vermilion Rd. 440-967-5785
n Key Harbour Marina 921 W. River Rd.
n Vermilion Chamber of Commerce
keyharbourmarina.com
440-967-6993
vermilionohio.com
440-967-4477
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