A lookout view of the river and shipping area is seen from this small park, just east of The…read moreHubbard House Museum. It's worth a stop to see a relic, read a few signs and take a walk of the well kept neighborhood. There is a parking lot. Right there is also the Marine Veterans' Memorial, Maritime museum in a 1871 house, tho I don't know the hours, Bed and Breakfasts homes, and Ashtabula's darling downtown with a few restaurants.

A really nice hidden gem type park that overlooks the Ashtabula Harbor. Although it is small, Point…read morePark has really great views, a lot of benches to sit, and ample parking. The park itself serves as a historical landmark for the Hulett Ore Unloader machine, which was invented in the late 1800's by Clevelander, George H. Hulett, and was used in the Great Lakes during that time. Part of a machine is on display at the park! Also, at this park, there is a Merchant Marine Memorial which pays tribute to notable people who were involved with the harbor. Many of the park benches are dedicated and there is a path where each brick is dedicated to a person, business, or group from the area. Point Park does need some TLC and upkeep, though. There's some trash around and kids have started to deface the Hulett machine with graffiti, which is sad. But, overall, this is a nice, quiet park to enjoy with family, watch the boats go by, and learn some history on the area.

While my last review was for the shortest covered bridge in the United States, the Smolen-Gulf…read morebridge is considered to be the longest. It is a beautiful bridge with a pedestrian bridge down underneath, so you can walk down below or drive over the bridge itself. We parked down at the bottom and there are restrooms and a nice maintained walk to the pedestrian bridge. It's a beautiful site, especially in the fall and there were a lot of families taking photographs at the pedestrian area. Up at the top, many people were looking at the covered bridge and some were even having sunset picnics. Overall a great stop in a nice area.

It's beautiful, very well constructed, has a pedestrian walking lane, very user friendly. You can…read moresee another smaller size covered bridge from this one, which is interesting.

Spent 3nights here while visiting friends in the area and I'll be pleased to return. This is a…read morelovely small Victorian-style inn with handsome decor in the several cozy, public sitting areas. Guest rooms are unique and attractive. Probably best for adults. My bed in the pretty Rose room was super comfortable! Breakfast in the elegant dining room was a treat, prepared by retired chef, half of the innkeeper couple. The B&B is well-known around town with good reputation. Current innkeepers are new at the job, but most gracious and welcoming, happy to discuss area history and highlights.

From the owner: Located in the historic district of Ashtabula Harbor, we offer comfortable, spacious, adult only,…read moreovernight lodging in a landmark home. The B&B is not suitable for children. Pets are not permitted. The Cahill House was nominated and listed on the National Register of Historical Places in 1988 for it's distinctive, restored Stick Style features. Accommodations include three guest rooms upstairs and one down, all with private baths. The remaining rooms include three large sitting rooms, one upstairs and two down. A refreshment center is available and breakfast is served daily in the downstairs dining room. Guests enjoy modern conveniences such as central air conditioning and free WiFi in the ambiance of this well preserved century home. Relax on the open porch during warmer months or enjoy the three season screened and glassed porch. The Cahill House has a reputation as a comfortable, peaceful retreat. Ashtabula County is located midway between Cleveland, Ohio and Erie, PA along 27 miles of Lake Erie shoreline. The historically significant lake port of Ashtabula Harbor is centrally located to the county's museums, covered bridges, wineries, scenic rivers, and farm communities.

This beautiful bridge was completed in 1925, a single-leaf bascule bridge that carries Ohio route…read more531 over the Ashtabula River in Ashtabula. It is a Strauss bascule bridge that is one of two remaining drawbridges in service in the state. (The other is the Charles Berry Bridge in Lorain, between Cleveland and Sandusky.) The bridge consists of a lot of steel and rivets that join together quite a number of pieces, all balanced by a massive concrete counterweight that uses electric motors to raise and lower. I hung around for a while but no boats came along to cause the bridge to lift. Bummer! [Review 1373 of 2024 - 291 in Ohio - 22396 overall]

First time saw a lifted bridge, as the bridge is so low, seems even a normal family touring boat…read morecan't pass the bridge without lifting the bridge. It's interesting, and seems the bridge has a schedule to lift.

Located near the Ashtabula Lift Bridge, this marker tells the story of the area. They have also…read moreinstalled a number of caption signs that detail the history of the river and its recovery from pollution. The front of the marker reads, "When the Pittsburgh, Youngstown and Ashtabula Railroad was finished in 1873, Ashtabula's harbor became a direct route to ship iron ore to the booming steel mills of Youngstown and Pittsburgh. On the west side of the Ashtabula River, a brush-filled gulley became Bridge Street. New buildings and bridges attest to the harbor's importance as a commercial and shipping hub from the late 19th through mid 20th centuries. Fires destroyed wood-frame buildings on the block closest to the river. A fire in 1886 nearly cleared the north side of Bridge Street. Another fire swept over the south side in 1900. Fire resistant brick buildings replaced frame structures and over the course of rebuilding, the level of the street rose approximately eight feet. In 1889, a swing-span bridge replaced the original pontoon bridge over the river. A bascule lift (draw) bridge replaced the swing bridge in 1925. And on the reverse, "Demand for labor in Ashtabula brought Swedish, Finnish, Irish, Italian and other immigrants to the city. Bridge Street served these and other residents, and the marine and railroad trade. Businesses on Bridge Street included department stores, barbers, grocers, attorneys, undertakers, and restaurants, as well as pool halls, saloons, and brothels. Ashtabula's harbor was one of the busiest ports on the Great Lakes, even surpassing Cleveland as an ore receiving port. It was also reputed to be one of the toughest ports in the world, sharing that distinction with Shanghai and Calcutta. Machines gradually replaced stevedores and this process was accelerated with the installation of Hulett ore unloaders on the docks in 1910. By the late 20th century, mechanization progressed to the point that, under a crew's guidance, ships unloaded themselves. The City of Ashtabula placed the harbor commercial district on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975." This is marker number 12-4 and it was erected in 2010 by the Ashtabula City Port Authority and The Ohio Historical Society. There is parking nearby in the marina. [Review 1372 of 2024 - 290 in Ohio - 22395 overall]

Love this library! Usually very quiet on the weekends which is ideal but in the certain cases whee…read morepeople have been loud- the staff has been extremely attentive in preventing any issues. Fortunately, the study rooms and meeting rooms are very accessible especially for booking in advance. Staff in this location is always very accommodating and helpful if you need any assistance and this is a good location for lots of places to sit and do work.

From the owner: Ashtabula Public Library is part (with Geneva Public Library and the County Bookmobile) of…read moreAshtabula County District Library, a full-service library with 1.5 billion titles available to borrow. Get help with your research questions 24/7. Read popular magazines, professional & academic journals, explore genealogy, health & business topics, discover career options, strengthen job skills, get help with your job search, find resources for parents, teachers, home-schools and more, all for free, from your home or office Internet connection. Search databases with 100,000 foundations that give to non-profit projects & programs. Ongoing early-literacy program teaches adults to help pre-schoolers get ready to learn to read. Free public computers and wireless Internet access. What do you need to know? We'll help you find it.

Although too cold to explore the entire park, there are a number of things I can't wait to go back…read more& check out. Besides a very clean pond filled with beautiful water fowl , there is also a small Japanese garden at the top of a steep hill that overlooks the pond. I don't know about you, but swans are a very rare occurrence in my sheltered world so being able to see two up close was awesome! There is a large shelter house in the very back of the park that provides a clean, uncluttered view of Lake Erie. Right now there are Christmas decorations if you're into viewing holiday lights. This is easily one of the cleanest parks I've ever visited. Although it is NOT DOG FRIENDLY, I would encourage you to bring the rest of the family.