Going Ashore
"Vermilion is a charming, walkable harbor town that captures the essence of lakeside living. During your visit, you may want to explore:"
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Downtown Vermilion – Approximately 1 mile. Boutique shops, cafés, and beautiful harbor views.
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Public Beach & Lakefront Parks – Approximately 1/4 mile walk north from the club to the shoreline. There you can either sun bath, take a leisurely stroll along the sandy beach, or watch the sunset.
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Historic District – Go to the center of town and go north. Charming homes and streets that reflect Vermilion’s maritime history are to the west.
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Library - Located in the western part of the town, it is a great place when the weather turns bad or you just want to chill, they offer a great selection of books and magazines with comfortable chairs to read in.
Restaurants
Fine Dinning / Upscale
Chez Francois - Great place for a special occasion providing many different seating venues with a French cuisine. Has outdoor seating with a riverfront view a bar area in the original sail loft and a formal dinning room . Dockage available while dinning.
Reservations highly recommended .
(440) 967-0630   www.chezfrancois.com     Â
The Wine Vault - Cozy American restaurant in a former bank. Known for truffle fries, lobster rolls and other meat and fish dishes. Has a small outdoor patio which is more casual. Great wines and beer. Reservations are recommended.Â
(440) 963-7443   http://facebook.com/winevaultvermilion  Â
 Casual Dining
Chart Room - Casual riverfront bar with flatbreads, cocktails & small outdoor seating area.
(440) 637-0518Â Â Â www.chartroomvermilion.com
Quaker Steak & Lube - Wings & American fare with great views overlooking the Vermilion River. Dockage available first come basis. Â
(440) 967-3724Â Â Â www.thelube.com/locations/ohio/vermilion.com
Big ed's Soda Grill - Step back in time for an old fashion soda shopÂ
 Rudy's Bar & Grill - Bar atmosphere that was voted best best burgers & wings by locals. Long time establishment that has a nostalgic feel and look.
(440) 967-4534Â Â Â www.rudysbarandgrillvermilion.com
Garage Bar & Grill - Causal spot known for its BBQ mac & cheese and "Big Ass Pretzel". Has music some nights.
(440) 385-0332Â Â Â www.garagebarandgrill.com
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Coffee / Café / Ice Cream
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Romp's Dairy Dock- Serving  ice cream treats, cones, sundaes, milk shakes and an easy walk from the docks. 4933 Liberty Ave, open daily 11am to 10pm (440)-967-4341Â
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Brewed Awakening - Full service coffee shop with bagels, breakfast/lunch.Â
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Granny Joe's Ice Creamatorium - Serves Breakfast and has a nice selection of Ice Cream  (440)967-3663
Woodstock Café - 70s-inspired café with great sub sandwich's, pizza & craft beers. Opens early for coffee. Has outdoor area with bands some nights. Best to call for hours.
(440) -967-7687Â Â Â www.woodstockvermilion.com
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The above list is just a few of the many restaurants located in the City of Vermilion.
Click here for complete list :Â Â https://www.discoververmilion.org/business-directory/
Transportation
Mystic Belle/ Don Parsons - The Mystic Belle is available to transport you from VYC to local restaurants and back along the river when not running scenic river cruises. It is a 28 foot flat bottom barge which resemble a paddle wheel boat. It offers cruises at 2pm and 4pm, with an additional sunset cruise.
(440) 315-1907Â Â Â www.donparsonsmarina.com
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Moes Marine - They offer electric boat rentals for groups up to 10 with a captain. You can bring your own food and beverages and cruise the Vermillion River. Call ahead to make arrangements.
(440) 967-4221Â Â Â www.moesmarineservice.com
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Uber - Use the app allow extra time since most drivers service Huron, Vermilion and Lorain.
www.uber.com
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Marine StoresÂ
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Harbortown Marine www.htmarine.com
West Marine          www.westmarine.com
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SUR Market 5312 Liberty Ave
Sailors Wine & Deli 5289 Liberty Ave
Giant Eagle Supermarket 4453 Liberty Ave
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