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17 Best and Fun Things To Do In Fairport Harbor, Ohio


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In the state of Ohio, there exists a village named Fairport Harbor that sits along the shore of Lake Erie in Lake County. A well-known hotspot for boating, it offers a variety of things for tourists to partake in.

The historic district downtown offers plenty of shops, restaurants, and bars. There are also plenty of great beaches to explore along Lake Erie, including the nearby Headland Beach State Park.

It’s also possible to rent kayaks and paddle boards while in Fairport Harbor, making it a great option for families that want to spend some time together outdoors.

If you’re looking for more great things to do in Fairport Harbor, read our list below

The 17 Most Popular Things To Do In Fairport Harbor, Ohio

17. Concord Woods

4.7 ★★★★★ (44 reviews)

Location: 7036 Austin Pointe Dr Painesville OH

Web Address:   http://lakemetroparks.com/

16. Lake County Historical Society

4.6 ★★★★★ (46 reviews)

Location: 415 Riverside Dr Painesville OH

Tel:  440 639 2945

Web Address:   http://lakehistorycenter.org/

15. Chair Factory Falls – Greenway Corridor

4.7 ★★★★★ (112 reviews)

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Location: Creek Painesville OH

Web Address:   http://lakemetroparks.com/parks-trails/greenway-corridor

14. Lake Erie Bluffs Shelter

4.9 ★★★★★ (170 reviews)

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Location: 3100 Lane Road Perry OH

Web Address:   http://lakemetroparks.com/register-reserve/reserve-a-shelter/shelters/lake-erie-bluffs-lane-road-shelter

13. Lake Erie Bluffs (Lake Metroparks)

4.9 ★★★★★ (197 reviews)

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Location: 3301 Lane Road Painesville OH

Web Address:   http://lakemetroparks.com/parks-trails/lake-erie-bluffs

12. Concord Woods Nature Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (228 reviews)

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Location: 11211 Spear Road Painesville OH

Tel:  440 358 7275

Web Address:   http://lakemetroparks.com/parks-trails/concord-woods-nature-park

11. Carol H Sweet Nature Center

4.5 ★★★★★ (251 reviews)

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Location: 5185 Corduroy Road Mentor OH

Tel:  440 257 0777

Web Address:   https://cmnh.org/Mentor-Marsh

10. Helen Hazen Wyman Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (300 reviews)

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Location: 6101 Painesville Warren Road Concord OH

Web Address:   http://lakemetroparks.com/parks-trails/helen-hazen-wyman-park

9. Painesville Township Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (492 reviews)

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Location: 1025 Hardy Road Painesville OH

Tel:  440 354 3885

Web Address:   http://lakemetroparks.com/parks-trails/painesville-township-park

Our Top picks

8. Fairport Harbor West Breakwater Light

4.9 ★★★★★ (8 reviews)

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Location: Lake Erie Fairport Harbor OH

7. Mentor Marsh

4.0 ★★★★☆ (9 reviews)

6. Finnish Heritage Museum

4.9 ★★★★★ (18 reviews)

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Location: 301 High Street Fairport Harbor OH

Tel:  440 352 8301

Web Address:   https://finnishheritagemuseum.org/

5. Fairport Marine Museum and Lighthouse

4.6 ★★★★★ (174 reviews)

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Location: 129 2nd Street Fairport Harbor OH

Tel:  440 354 4825

Web Address:   http://fairportharborlighthouse.org/

4. Grand River Landing Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (208 reviews)

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Location: 301 499 Street Clair Street Fairport Harbor OH

Web Address:   http://lakemetroparks.com/parks-trails/grand-river-landing

3. Headland Dunes State Nature Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ (351 reviews)

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Location: 9601 Headlands Road Mentor OH

Tel:  614 265 6561

Web Address:   http://naturepreserves.ohiodnr.gov/headlandsdunes

2. Headlands Beach State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (1,423 reviews)

Location: 9601 Headlands Road Mentor OH

Tel:  440 466 8400

Web Address:   http://parks.ohiodnr.gov/headlandsbeach

1. Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (2,087 reviews)

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Location: 301 Huntington Beach Dr Fairport Harbor OH

Tel:  440 639 9972

Web Address:   http://lakemetroparks.com/parks-trails/fairport-harbor-lakefront-park

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Fairport Harbor, Ohio! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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