301 Huntington Beach Drive, Fairport Harbor, OH 44077
(440) 639-9972 (summer only) or (800) 669-9226.
www.lakemetroparks.com

Photo Credit: Kelly Crews of Lake Metroparks

Swim, kayak & picnic at a Lake Erie beach. Parking pass available. Park is open year-round from daylight to 1/2 hour after sunset. Lifeguard on duty and concession stand open June thru Labor Day, weather permitting. Click here for more information.

Some of the Lake Metroparks activities are:
Adventure Camp for kids
Sailing Camp
Boat Camp
Kayak Rentals - Call (440) 639-9972 for availability
Rubber-Band Airplane Fly-In
Pirate Triathlon/Kayak Triathlon June 26, 2009
Spirit of American Youth Boating Education Program

Photo Credit: Lake County Visitors Bureau

www.perchfest.net
(440) 975-1234, toll free (800) 368-LAKE

Ohio's Largest Lake Erie Yellow Perch Fish Fry. Presented by the Lake County Visitors Bureau, the Lake County PERCHFEST™ brings a weekend of great food, live entertainment, “just for kids” activities, a perch fishing tournament and more!

Come and have fun with us at Fairport Mardi Gras!
P.O. Box 1118
Fairport Harbor, Ohio 44077
(440) 352-0806,

Rides, games, food and fireworks at the beach on Fourth of July weekend. Lake Metroparks Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park. Open noon to 11 p.m. daily, July 2-5, 2009. Parade July 2, fireworks July 5.

Photo Credits: Karen Langford

Photo Credit: Lake County Visitors Bureau Fresnel Lense Photo Credit: Lake County Visitors Bureau West Breakwater Lighthouse Photo Credit: Lake County Visitors Bureau

Fairport Harbor Historical Society Marine Museum and Lighthouse Tower
www.fairportlighthouse.com
129 Second Street, Fairport Harbor
(440) 354-4825

Located at the mouth of the Grand River, the Fairport Harbor Marine Museum is the first Great Lakes Lighthouse Marine Museum in Ohio and in the United States. A spiral staircase leads to the top of the 60-foot sandstone lighthouse, built in 1871. The adjacent museum features lighthouse lenses, relics from Native American settlements along the Grand River, and artifacts pertaining to life on the Great Lakes. Gift shop. Admission charge. Special tours by appointment. Museum Hours: Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday and Legal Holidays , 1-6 p.m. May 30 to September 20, 2009

Fairport Harbor West Breakwater Lighthouse
Best viewed from Lake Metroparks Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park or the Fairport Harbor Port Authority at the end of Water Street. Parking fee. Bring comfortable clothes and shoes to walk the rocky breakwall, weather permitting. Lighthouse is not open to the public.

Finnish Heritage Museum Photo Credit: Lake County Visitors Bureau

www.finnishheritagemuseum.org
301 High Street, Fairport Harbor
Phone: (440) 352-8301

In 1885 a group of 25 Finns arrived in Fairport and founded the first permanent Finnish settlement. By 1900 the number of foreign-born Finns in Fairport came to 700. To this day, Fairport’s population has a strong Finnish heritage. The museum has rotating exhibits and a coffee/gift shop, featuring private-label coffee and nisu, Finnish coffee bread flavored with cardamon. Admission charge. Group tours available; call to arrange day and time.

Museum Hours: Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Memorial Day through mid-November, Wednesday, 1-4 p.m. Memorial day through mid-December.

Historical Walking Tour of Fairport Harbor
(440) 358-9294

Learn about the history of the village, the Indians, the pioneers and early settlers, the Underground Railroad, landmarks, buildings, businesses and legends. Tours depart at 2 p.m. each Saturday from the Finnish Heritage Museum, Memorial Day through September. Donations accepted. Group tours by appointment (minimum charge $50).

Finnish Treasures Gift Shop
316 High Street
Fairport Harbor, Ohio 44077
(440) 478-5485

A unique shopping experience! Imports from Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, Estonia. Beautiful Littala glassware, handmade wall hangings, rugs, Kalevala Koru jewelry, Finnish knives, linens, imported coffee, foods and nisu, dolls, books, music, vases, candlesticks, handcrafts and more. Open noon daily, closed on Mondays.