Lorain Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Lorain County, Ohio, United States
About Lorain
The city sits on the shore of Lake Erie, at the mouth of the Black River. The city is Ohio's tenth largest city, the third largest in Greater Cleveland, and the largest in Lorain County by population. The city began as an unincorporated village, Charleston, in 1834. It was incorporated as a village under the name Lorain in 1874 and became a city in 1896. The 1924 Lorain–Sandusky tornado hit the city on June 28, 1924. The tornado formed over the Sandusky Bay during the late afternoon hours and hit Sandusky, where it killed eight people and destroyed 100 homes and 25 businesses. After moving east over Lake Erie for several miles, the tornado then struck Lorain, killing 72. Among the dead were 15 people inside a collapsed theater, which makes it the worst tornado-related death toll from a sin
Top Attractions in Lorain
Explore the best things to see and do in Lorain:
- ★Black River Historical Society
- ★Century Beach
- ★Charles Berry Bridge
- ★Great Lakes Kayaking
- ★Harrison Cultural Community Centre
- ★Lakeview Beach
- ★Lorain Harbor
- ★Lorain Palace Theatre
Where to Eat in Lorain
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Beachcliff Diner
- 🍴Diso's Bistro at All Nations
- 🍴Fligner's Market
- 🍴Jackalope Lakeside
Where to Stay in Lorain
- 🏨Arbor Lights Bed & Breakfast
Lorain Travel Guide Sections
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