Everything You Can Still do on Your Tour Lake County Summer Bucket List
Experience one last summer adventure in Lake County! Find your next activity on our 2026 Summer Bucket List!
As summer begins to wind down and fall approaches, there’s still plenty of time to make the most of the season. The Lake County, Ohio Summer Bucket List leaves no shortage of ways to have fun outdoors, listen to live entertainment, and enjoy delicious food. Grab a friend, bring the kids, or head out on a solo adventure and make a few more memories before summer slips away.
Lake County is bursting with exciting activities and sights for both locals and visitors. So, grab your bucket list, slap on those yellow sunnies, and get ready for an unforgettable summer adventure in Lake County, Ohio!
Get outdoors!
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Nothing beats a day on a kayak.
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Get a bird’s eye view on the 50-foot tower and take in the sights!
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A day on the lake is good for the soul. Which adventure will you choose?
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Patterson’s Fruit Farm is a great place to take the kiddos - you can pick your own fruits, pick out some sweets from the bakery, taste their amazing apple cider, and play at their free play ground!
Grab a Sweet Treat at…
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This little beach town has got a lot to offer! Rent a golf cart, take a tour, and ease that sweet tooth!
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Gelato, gelato, and… oh yea.. GELATO!
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Experience the unique flavor of homemade Mexican ice cream!
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This old-fashioned sweet’s shop makes memories come alive. You can even catch a live candy-making demonstration!
Wine and Dine
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Retreat to this Lake Erie shoreline mansion! You can stay the night in one of the upstairs rooms or just relax on the patio.
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Even dogs deserve a little relaxation on a winery patio - here’s some of our pet-friendly wineries!
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Our 2 newest wineries are Emerita Winery and Monarch Meadow Winery!
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Sometimes one day just isn’t enough, but these 2 hotels will keep you close and cozy!
See a live Performance
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Rabbit Run is Ohio’s premier barn theater and has the perfect lawn for a pre-show picnic.
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Pull up a lawn chair and hear music from all across Lake County for their summer concert series. Participating cities you can still find concerts at include Perry Township, Mentor, Willoughby, and the new riverfront amphitheater in Downtown Painesville!
Go on a Shopping Spree
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From Fount bags to Kendra Scott, what more could you need!
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Vacation is all about getting to relax and unwind, and Helicopter Daughter can help you with their wide variety of self-care products, tea, and novelty items.
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Whether you need a gift for a friend or want a little something for yourself, Sophia’s Boutique will have just the thing!
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There are more than 20 locally owned shops in this little stretch! From bookstores, trinket shops, and more, there’s so much to see!
Shoppin’ and strollin’
