Overview
Conneaut is a city in Ashtabula County in Northeast Ohio, along the shores of Lake Erie. Conneaut is located immediately west of the Pennsylvania border, 25 miles west of Erie and 68 miles east of Cleveland.
2 sights · 3 things to do · 1 places to eat · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Conneaut
Annual D-Day Reenactment
Conneaut Historical Railroad Museum
The North Coast WWII History Museum
Conneaut Township Park
Nice beach with breakwater and lighthouse offshore.
Conneaut Arts Center
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 81°F; winter lows dip to about 14°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and Jul. (climate data from nearby Titusville)
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.
- ERI Erie International Tom Ridge Field, Erie — 22 mi away. Directions
- CLE Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Cleveland — 76 mi away (major hub). Directions
Conneaut is accessible via Interstate 90 as it traverses west to east between Cleveland and Erie, Pennsylvania. U.S. Route 20 also runs east-west through Conneaut. Ohio State Route 7 also connects Conneaut to points south, such as Youngstown.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Conneaut Historical Railroad Museum, The North Coast WWII History Museum, Conneaut Township Park
- Lunch White Turkey Drive-In
- Afternoon Annual D-Day Reenactment, Conneaut Arts Center
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
Conneaut is accessible via Interstate 90 as it traverses west to east between Cleveland and Erie, Pennsylvania. U.S. Route 20 also runs east-west through Conneaut. Ohio State Route 7 also connects Conneaut to points south, such as Youngstown.
Get around
Outside of local paratransit/ senior shuttle service, Conneaut and Ashtabula County has no fixed-route public bus transportation. However, City Cab, based in Ashtabula, does serve Conneaut and the surrounding area.
See
See Conneaut Historical Railroad Museum
Do
Buy
Conneaut has very few shopping options within the city itself. Many residents travel to other nearby cities, such as Ashtabula, Erie, Mentor, and the Youngstown area (all within 90 minutes of Conneaut), for major shopping needs.
The small downtown area does contain several small stores, including Orlando Brothers' Golden Dawn on Main Street near Buffalo Street, a grocery store that has served Conneaut since 1977.
Shop Conneaut Plaza
Contains Family Dollar, Save-A-Lot, and Cheap Tobacco (a small local chain). Although mostly vacant and dilapidated, it is still heavily patronized by local residents.
Eat
Eat White Turkey Drive-In
This classic drive-in was established in 1952 and is known for its turkey sandwiches and frosty root beers. The crowd is likely to consist of equal parts locals, tourists, classic car owners, and motorcycle gangs, making for an interesting people-watching opportunity.
Sleep
Go next
Erie is about half an hour away.
Nearby
Ashtabula
City / town · 47 listings · 13 mi away
Geneva-on-the-Lake
City / town · 16 listings · 21 mi away
Erie
City / town · 43 listings · 28 mi away
Meadville
City / town · 9 listings · 30 mi away
Chardon
City / town · 13 listings · 42 mi away
Middlefield
City / town · 9 listings · 43 mi away
Mentor
City / town · 16 listings · 44 mi away
Burton
City / town · 9 listings · 45 mi away
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