Watch the chickens free range, wait for the wild life at dawn and dusk to see the deer, turkeys, and rabbits, or sit back to enjoy being serenaded by the sounds of nature. The activities Welcome to Lorain! There a lot of things to do close by. Although it has a very country feel you are only a mile from Lake Erie shoreline. Turn north (right) out of the driveway, the lake is at the end of the street. At the stop sign you will find:To the east (right): • Lakewood Beach Park, a cozy but not to miss natural sand beach. • Sheffield Lake Public Boat Ramp and Beach • Apples Market grocery store, dollar store, • Speedway fuel and convenience store • Domonkas Library with a child’s play area, beautiful reading room overlooking the lake, impressive model ship displays, and public use computers. • Erie Outfitters bait shop To the west (Left): • Century Park featuring a beach, grills, and playground• K-Cream Corner is a local favorite spot for a cool treat on a hot day best known for their orange-vanilla twist cone. • Lakeside Landing featuring a beach, Lake Erie Steak and Seafood (formerly Jackalopes) with second floor patio overlooking the Lorain Lighthouse, Lakeside Marina, a bird watching area, a mile-long multiuse pier (walk/bike/fish), and a sheltered picnic overlook. This is also the location of the dock for the Lorain Lighthouse and River Nature tours. • Riverside Park features a boardwalk along the Black River to walk or fish, restrooms, play area, grills, and picnic area. Fun Fact: Crossing the Black River on Erie Avenue you are traveling over the Charles Berry Bascule Bridge, originally built in the 1930’s is was the largest bascule bridge in the world. Today it is second largest bascule bridge in the world and the inspiration for Lorain’s Bascule Brewery and Public House (See Root Rd to the South) • Ariel on Broadway Hotel offers rooftop dining with spectacular views:GameOn Lorain - Sports Bar and Restaurant with games, pool tables, air hockey, and over 30 TVs with sports channels, located on the ground floor. Dodie's Dockside - Italian / Seafood Restaurant and Bar, located on the 1st floor next to the lobby. Broadway Boutique - Chocolate and Candy Shop, Boutique Gift Shop, located on the 1st floor. Cakes by the Lake - Bakery with cakes, cupcakes, pastries, cookies and other gourmet bakery on the 1st floor. Lolipops - Gift shop with unique Lorain centric gift items on the 1st floor Other notable things are:Broadway Avenue is the main street of Lorain with a host of restaurants. New ones are popping up all the time but all that we have been to have been very good. The Shipyard is Lorain’s newest restaurant on this side of the river located at 500 Shipyard Way Lorain. The Lorain County Metroparks Black River Reservation 6.5 mile multiuse paved trail passes at the south end of Root Rd. LoCo 'Yaks offers kayak rentals, guided trips, and Monday night community group paddles launching from 1355 Black River Parkway LorainDiscount Drug Mart the nearest "has it all" convenience store. Other things We DO NOT have electricity or wifi. This is a camping experience is a great location