Don't let the cold winter weather get you down, embrace it! There are plenty of winter activities in Lorain County both indoor and outdoor that can get you through the winter months with a smile.
- Bundle up and go sledding at Vermilion River Reservation or Carlisle Reservation in LaGrange, OH. Its great fun and its great exercise.
Photo by Rona Proudfoot
- Hike the scenic Findley State Park located in Wellington, OH. On Feb. 7, Findley State Park will host the Annual Buckeye Trail Winter hike.
Findley State Park
- Warm up with a glass of wine at any one of our Lorain County wineries.
- Take the kids slot car racing at Speedway Slots and Hobbies in Amherst, OH.
Indoor track at Speedway Slots and Hobbies
- Think spring and get a head start planning out your garden at Don Mould's Plantation or Petitti Garden Center.
- Declare today a Spa Day and treat yourself to a massage at The Kneaded Touch in Amherst.
- Shop for antiques or something unique inside at Jamie's Flea Market in Amherst, open year round.
- Enjoy a cozy dinner at Nemo Grille, in the historic Alten House, or host a tea party at Vintage House Cafe, both located in Avon.
- When is the last time you went bowling? Rebman Recreation in Lorain offers computerized scoring, and bumper lanes for the little ones.
- Support local arts and attend a concert or stage production. Feb 5-22, Last Mass at St. Casimir's, Workshop Players in Amherst, Feb 13- Mar 7 (selected dates), A Grand Night for Singing, Olde Towne Hall Theatre in North Ridgeville, Feb 6 & Mar 6, First Friday Improv, Mad Factory of Oberlin, Feb 22, Showcase of Choirs, Oberlin Choristers, Feb 27-28 I Do! I Do!, French Creek Nature Center in Sheffield Village, Mar 1-Apr 10, Six State Photography Show, FAVA Gallery in Oberlin.
Jamie's Flea Market
For additional information about family recreation or events check out The Visit Lorain County website at http://www.visitloraincounty.com/, call us at 1-800-334-1673, or stop by the Travel Information Center at 8025 Leavitt Rd, Amherst, OH 44001.
