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Welcome to the Historic Ashtabula Harbor — a vibrant Lake Erie coastal destination in Northeast, Ohio where history, community, and commerce connect.

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The Historic Ashtabula Harbor is a Midwest foodie’s dream.

Our award-winning restaurants offer some of the best food creations between Cleveland and Buffalo along the Lake Erie shoreline.

EAT

The Historic Ashtabula Harbor community is brimming with history
and united by a shared
love for the area.

No matter where you visit in the
Historic Ashtabula Harbor, you’ll find a lively community of people dedicated to uplifting and progressing the area forward.

MEET

The Historic Ashtabula Harbor is known for its visual charm, and is a thriving hub of retail shops, boutique services, and a working Bascule Bridge.

Our working harbor offers beautiful waterfront views, lodging, and leisure activities neighboring Ohio's Wine Country.

SHOP

2025 marked 100 years of Ashtabula’s Lift Bridge!

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There is so much to discover along the Historic Ashtabula Harbor waterfront. Find beaches, parks, museums, and cultural centers. Explore the Lake Erie Coastal Ohio Trail, fish, and boat through the Ashtabula River. 

DISCOVER THE HARBOR

“There are so many things to see and do in Ashtabula. We always find places to see and explore. Summer, fall, winter, or spring.”

- Vicky Forson

Many of the area’s buildings were constructed between 1865-1878 when Ashtabula was a flourishing port city.

HARBOR HISTORY

The Historic Ashtabula Harbor website and social media pages are run by a volunteer board of directors called the Lift Bridge Community Association (LBCA), whose mission is to promote and develop the Historic Ashtabula Harbor as a major regional destination for tourism, recreation, and entertainment.

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2026 EVENTS

May 10 - Mother's Day Bridge Street Stroll

June 14 - Blessing of the Fleet

June 14 - October 11 - Farmers Market Sundays

June 20 - Slice of Summer

July 24-26 - Wine & Walleye Festival 

September 6 - Local Food Festival 

September 19 - Bula Brewfest

September 20 - Punk Rock Flea Market 

October 3 - Harvest in the Harbor

November 28 - Small Business Saturday & Afterschool Discovery Rivalry Run 

December 12 - Holidays in the Harbor

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