Avon Lake, Ohio travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Avon Lake is a suburb of Cleveland on Lake Erie in Lorain County. In 2018, it had a population of 24,000 people. The community has public beaches, 20 miles (32 km) of bike trails, a boat launch, and many other recreational amenities.

2 sights · 4 things to do · 1 places to eat · 3 bars & cafés

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Best things about Avon Lake

Memorial Park

Contains the historic Folger home and a good view of Lake Erie.

Peter Miller House Museum

A preserved house from 1830.

Miller Road Park

On Lake Erie. Walking paths, picnic shelters and gazebo, playground, fishing pier.

Veterans Memorial Park

Ellen Trivanovich Aquatic Center

The facility includes a splash ground, lazy river, regulation lanes, 3 water slides, and zero depth entry.

Kopf Family Reservation

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 84°F; winter lows dip to about 22°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Sep and Apr. (climate data from nearby Cleveland)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
CLE Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Cleveland — 10 mi away (major hub). Directions
CAK Akron Canton Regional Airport, Akron — 50 mi away. Directions

Highway US6 passes through Avon Lake, and I90/US2 is just south of Avon Lake.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 2-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Memorial Park, Veterans Memorial Park
Lunch Salad KraZe
Afternoon Ellen Trivanovich Aquatic Center, Kopf Family Reservation
Evening John Christ Winery

Day 2

Morning Miller Road Park
Afternoon Peter Miller House Museum
Evening The Breakwall Food & Spirits

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

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Get in

Highway US6 passes through Avon Lake, and I90/US2 is just south of Avon Lake.

See

See Peter Miller House Museum (Heritage Avon Lake)

A preserved house from 1830.

⚠ Last checked Nov 2018 — confirm before you go

Maps Website

See Memorial Park (Veteran's Memorial Park)

Contains the historic Folger home and a good view of Lake Erie.

📍 32756 Lake Rd☎ +1 440 930-4130⚠ Last checked Feb 2019 — confirm before you go

Maps Website

Do

Approximately 220 acres (0.9 km²) is designated for parks and playgrounds. Avon Lake operates six community parks: Blesser Park, Miller Road Park, Veterans Memorial Park, Weiss Field, Avon Lake/Bay Village Park, and Bicentennial Park. Five neighborhood parks managed by the city are: Belle Road Park, Inwood Park, Overlook Park, Resatar Park, and Sunset Park each with adjoining bike trails to promote easy residential access and outdoor recreation.