The best kept secret in Northeast Ohio!

Fairport Harbor, located 30 miles east of Cleveland on the shores of Lake Erie, is a unique village rich in history and attractions. The village, approximately one square mile, was settled by Finnish, Hungarian and Slovenian immigrants. Fairport has two lighthouses, two museums, the Finnish Monument, and LaSalle and Mormon historical markers.

Fairport Marine Museum

Lake Metroparks Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park

Carl Stimac, LCVB

The best kept secret in Northeast Ohio!

Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park features one of Lake Erie’s best beaches—swim, kayak, play sand volleyball, picnic and more!

Finnish Monument

Monnie Ryan, LMP

Kelly Crew, LMP

Harbor Holidays The 1st Saturday in December The Grinch Steals Christmas

Boating and fishing at its best The Fairport Port Authority offers boat launching facilities for a nominal fee. If you like to fish, cast your line along the river or from the harbor pier. Plus, you can reserve a fishing charter to fish for walleye, steelhead or perch for a half day or a full day.

Lasse Hiltunen

Sledding

Vance Todd

Finnish Heritage Museum

Don Woodruff

Carl Stimac, LCVB

Carl Stimac, LCVB

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Carl Stimac, LCVB

Don Woodruff

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