10 Great Places for Fall Color

The leaves are starting to peak here in north central Ohio. There are multiple places and ways to enjoy the display. The Lorain County Metro Parks are always a great way to experience the changing seasons with the family. A full calendar of programming adds to the experience. Findley State Park in Southern Lorain County always puts on a spectacular display of color. Here are a few photo suggestions:

Sandy Ridge Reservation, Lorain County Metro Parks, North Ridgeville

Wellington Reservation, Wellington

Kayaking the Black River, Lorain

Historic Dean Rd. bridge in Vermilion River area

Mill Hollow, Vermilion River Reservation

Architecture of Oberlin College, Oberlin

Swift's Hollow along the Back Roads and Beaches Route

Thorn Trail at Findley State Park, Huntington Township

Family fun at Findley State Park, Huntington Township

Cascade Park, Elyria

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Classic Cars Coming out This Weekend!

Model A car at Visit Lorain County's
Visitor's Center 

Restored and ready to ride! Cars that are a blast from the past are all over Lorain County this weekend.

Our very own Visitor's Center on Leavitt Road was the first stop for the Flying Quail Chapter of the Penn-Ohio Model A Club. They picked up some great info and on Saturday plan to stop by local restaurants and historical sites including the Spirit of 76 Museum in Wellington, the Oberlin Heritage Center and Quick and Delicious Restaurant in Oberlin. You can also catch them in Amherst Sunday when they visit the Sandstone Village; so keep your eyes peeled for this fantastic vintage convoy.

Of course one of the most popular car shows around is the Cruisin' Car Show at Mill Hollow, Vermilion River Reservation. Thousands of cars will motor into the park this Sunday Aug 12th starting at 10am! All the excitement is fee free for both spectators and participants.

Vintage Bel Air at Mill Hollow

If you are planning on bringing a car to show remember, it needs to be at least 25 years old. Food vendors, raffles and music by a live DJ will come together to make this 14th edition of the show an all out festival. Then, at 6:30, enjoy your favorite tunes from the 50s and 60s played by Final Approach.

Cruisin' car show at Quick and Delicious

Then, Monday Aug 13th, look forward to another Cruisin' Car Show at Quick and Delicious Restaurant in Oberlin 4pm to close. The antique cars make it out every Monday through the end of the month if you can't make it out next week so be there same time same place!