A Perfect Fall Weekend in Wellington, OH

The Village of Wellington, located in the southern portion of Lorain County, OH, is a quaint, small town with lots of spirit. In addition to being known as the Cheese Capital of the World from around 1868 until about 1910, it is also know for its stunning collection of 19th & early 20th century architecture. And of course, for being the home of artist Archibald Williard, while he painted the famed Spirit of '76.

Wellington Town Hall
Here's a short video of Patti Young of Wellington Implement, talking about her beloved hometown. (Congratulations, Wellington Implement, on your 80th year anniversary!)

The weekend of September 18-20th is a great weekend to visit Wellington and take in the local culture. Here are a few of the major events happening around town:
Sept. 18-20, 2009 LaGrange Engine Show, Lorain County Fairgrounds, Wellington, Fri-Sat 8am-5pm, Sun 9am-3pm
Sept. 20, 2009 Harvest of the Arts, Wellington Town Hall, 11am-5pm

While you're in Wellington, be sure to pick up the brochures for the Walking Tours of Wellington's Historical South Main Street Homes and Historic Downtown District. For more info on these walking tours, contact Main Street Wellington.

Other Wellington attractions:

Bonnie Brae Elk Farm

Bread-N-Brew

Clare-Mar Lakes Campground & RV Sales

Days of Yore Herb & Flower Farm

Findley State Park

Spirit of '76 Museum

Wellington Reservation

For more information on Lorain County attractions and hotel and lodging options, visit our website http://www.visitloraincounty.com/ or call 1.800.334.1673 to request a Lorain County Visitors Guide.

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Great Hotel Deals in Lorain County, Ohio

Ignore all those back-to-school ads and summer clearance sales; summer’s not nearly over in Lorain County! And if you’re planning an end-of-season trip to take advantage of all the awesome events and activities going on in the county, you’re going to need a place to stay. Here’s a list of some special rates, promotions, and packages offered by area hotels:

Country Inn & Suites, Elyria: Now offering the “Sweat Deal”—15% off two or more consecutive nights if reserved three days in advance.


Motel 6, Amherst: August rates are just $37.99 during the week and only $43.99 on weekends for one person. Kids under 17 stay free!

Best Western, Elyria: Discounts for AAA, CAA, and AARP members. 10%-30% off the lowest regular rates if you make a reservation online.

Fairfield Inn & Suites, Avon: A big drop in weekend rates—from $129 to only $89!

Comfort Inn, Elyria: Discounts for AAA, CAA, and AARP members. Free enrollment in the Choice Privileges program, which makes you eligible for free nights nationwide.

Red Roof Inn, Elyria: Kids under 17 stay free!

Oberlin Inn: Sign up online for the “Free Oberlin Weekend Package for Two Promotion”—one night free plus breakfast. Also, Summer Barbecues and Afternoon Tea in the Garden throughout the month.

Days Inn, Amherst: Discounts for AAA, CAA, and AARP members. Save 15% if you prepay.

Holiday Inn of Elyria-Lorain, Elyria: Choose from a variety of special offers including the Romantic Escape, the Adventure, and the Premiere Movie packages.

Once in the area, soak up those last summer rays on the beaches of Lake Erie, take in a Crusher's game at the brand new All Pro Freight Stadium, explore the Back Roads & Beaches Bike and Multi-Sport Route, or enjoy a few of the county's exciting August events:

The North Ridgeville Corn Festival, August 7-9
Ohio Outdoor Quilt Festival, August 8
Vermilion Reservation Car Show, August 9
Vermilion Family YMCA's Bike and Boat Night, August 19
Lorain County Fair, August 24-30

For more Lorain County lodging information, check out the Visit Lorain County website. And for continuous updates on what's happening around the county, follow us on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook.