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City in Ohio, US
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Ashtabula is a commercial, historical, and recreational center in Ashtabula County in Northeast Ohio, roughly equidistant from Cleveland and Erie, Pa. As of 2018 census, the population is about 18,000. The name Ashtabula comes from the Lenape language, where it means "Always enough fish to be shared around".
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West Fifth Street bridge
This Bascule lift bridge was created in the early- to mid-1900s to accommodate marina traffic and Conrails (now Norfolk Southern) iron ore freighters. It is still in use as the main gateway to Lake Erie from the Ashtabula River. At night it is beautifully illuminated with bright blue lights that reflect in the water making the harbor glow.
End of Ashtabula Harbor breakwall. Established in 1836 but now not in operation. The best way to see the lighthouse is by boat since it is on a long breakwall that could be treacherous to walk. There are no tours of the lighthouse.
A regional campus of Kent State University. Notably this branch allows students to major in viticulture and enology and produces a Kent State label wine in conjunction with local vineyards.
Displays tell about Lake Erie and Ashtabula Harbor history.
Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard
Restored home of William and Catharine Hubbard, the only northern terminus of the Underground Railroad that can be toured.
Off SR 84, south on Dibble Road to Dewey Road, Ashtabula County's only museum of covered bridges. Memorabilia, artefacts, and educational displays. Hours - June 1 to October 31. W Sa Su 1-5PM.
Public beach (lifeguard until 6PM, kid and pet friendly) accessible by a boardwalk. Sand dunes, walking trail, wetlands, sports facilities (tennis, basketball, and volleyball).
Lake Road and Manola (east of SR 11). Public park with a public beach, pavilions and picnic areas, playground, a boat launch, and disc golf site.
Public park with camping that overlooks Ashtabula harbor and river, as well as the coal conveyor, shipping docks, and lift bridge. In the park see the Hulett ore unloader and Merchant Marine Memorial.
Public park with picnic pavilions, playground, baseball diamond, and trail to a small, unguarded beach.
River Marina, - Walleye and Perch fishing. Lake Erie May 1 thru December 1.
This generally refers to all activities in Ashtabula Harbor during the summer, including Car Shows, Beauty Pageants, Eating Contests, Raffles, Street Performers, and Stage Performers.
Austinburg Road east of SR 45, 18-hole course. Driving range also available. Open April - October, Dawn to Dusk.
Pizza and wings for takeout or delivery.
Take out, fast food.
Ice cream.
Pizza, salads, and subs.
Sells pizza, pasta, wings, and grinder sandwiches. Also sells wine and craft beer.
An Italian deli that sells sandwiches and pizza.
A family style American restaurant.
Chinese take out and dining
Authentic Italian dining.
Seafood and Italian dining.
Chinese take out and dining,
Coffee house that roasts its own coffee.
Lakefront ranch home
Victorian style bed & breakfast.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Adjacent to the Western Reserve Greenway Trail.
Fishing and boatramp. Located on the Ashtabula River upstream of the lift bridge. Open May 1 - November 1. Kid and pet friendly.
Pool, hot tub, fishing, boating. Located right on the Ashtabula River with access to Lake Erie.
Lake Erie front campground with private beach and walking trail. Open May 15-October 15.
Street vendors and local merchants bring products and services on the sidewalk, several local farms and co-ops offer fresh organic produce.
Ashtabula Mall
By bike
At only 7 square miles, it is possible to walk or bicycle to locations within Ashtabula.
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