Contrary to what you might think, Ohio is home to some really beautiful waterfront towns. The small town of Huron is a gorgeous lakeside town that’s somewhat of a hidden gem to Ohioans not from the area. If you find yourself in northern Ohio this summer, you need to take a day and visit this quaint Lake Erie town.

Here’s why:

“A Great Lake Place,” the town of Huron is a gorgeous lakeside town in Erie County that’s picture perfect for a day trip.

City of Huron/Facebook With just a little more than 7,000 residents, it’s a quaint place to call home

With several parks, boating culture and public beaches, there’s plenty of outdoor recreation here.

City of Huron/Facebook Andrew L. Fabens Memorial Park features several baseball/softball fields, batting cages, a nature trail, playground and so much more.

The Huron Boat Basin Marina and Amphitheater is one of the state’s most unique music venues.

City of Huron/Facebook There’s always something happening at the boat basin, which you can find at 330 N. Main Street.

You’ll definitely want to visit Nickel Plate Beach will you’re here. It’s one of Ohio’s best little-known Lake Erie beaches that’s perfect for a quiet beach day.

City of Huron/Facebook You’ll find it on Nickel Plate Drive, just off of Tiffin Avenue. Note: There is a $5 parking fee and Beach Water Quality Testing is conducted by Erie County Health Department, with results posted on Erie County Health Department Beach Monitoring website under “Huron River East.”

With lighthouses that were initially built in the mid-1800s, the small city of Huron prides itself in its Great Lakes history.

City of Huron/Facebook The Mile Long Fishing Pier and Huron Lighthouse is a must-see where you’re in town.

Pictured is Huron Lake Front Park, which features a public beach, playground and scenic vies of Cedar Point Amusement Park.

City of Huron/Facebook It’s located at N. Center St. and is open from dawn to dusk.

Before you leave, be sure to snap some photos of this gorgeous Lake Erie beach town. <3

City of Huron/Facebook You’ll absolutely love visiting this underrated beach town.

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City of Huron/Facebook

With just a little more than 7,000 residents, it’s a quaint place to call home

Andrew L. Fabens Memorial Park features several baseball/softball fields, batting cages, a nature trail, playground and so much more.

There’s always something happening at the boat basin, which you can find at 330 N. Main Street.

You’ll find it on Nickel Plate Drive, just off of Tiffin Avenue. Note: There is a $5 parking fee and Beach Water Quality Testing is conducted by Erie County Health Department, with results posted on Erie County Health Department Beach Monitoring website under “Huron River East.”

The Mile Long Fishing Pier and Huron Lighthouse is a must-see where you’re in town.

It’s located at N. Center St. and is open from dawn to dusk.

You’ll absolutely love visiting this underrated beach town.

For more beautiful waterfront towns in Ohio, check out our previous article: These 11 Charming Waterfront Towns In Ohio Are Perfect For A Day Trip.

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