Location and Directions

The Great Lakes Historical Society is an easy drive from anywhere! Refer to the map, or scroll down to read written directions.

Street Address:

480 Main Street Vermilion, Ohio 44089

From Cleveland and East
From Interstate 90
Follow I-90 west past Lorain/Elyria. At the Route 2/I-90 split, follow Route 2 (right lane). Continue to the Baumhart Road exit. Turn right (north) onto Baumhart Road and follow it approx 1 mile until it ends at Route 6. Turn Left on Route 6 and follow it approximately 4 miles into downtown Vermilion. At Route 60/Main Street, turn right and follow it approximately 2 blocks until it ends at Lake Erie. We are on the left side of the road.

From the Ohio Turnpike
Follow the Ohio Turnpike West until the Baumhart Road exit. Turn left (north) onto Baumhart and follow it approximately 2 miles until it ends at Route 6. Turn Left on Route 6 and follow it approximately 4 miles into downtown Vermilion. At Route 60/Main Street, turn right and follow it approximately 2 blocks until it ends at Lake Erie. We are on the left side of the road.

From Sandusky, Toledo, and West
From Route 2
Follow Route 2 East until the Route 60 exit. Turn left (north) and follow it into downtown Vermilion. Note that at South Street Route 60 turns right and then left in approximately 300 feet. Continue on Route 60 (Main St.) through the center of downtown and towards Lake Erie. Main Street ends at Lake Erie, approximately 2 blocks north of downtown. We are on the left side of the road.

From the Ohio Turnpike
Follow the Ohio Turnpike East until either Route 4 or Route 250 (not pictured on map). Turn north on 4 or 250 and follow it until you reach Route 2. Turn right and follow Route 2 east and follow the directions for Route 2, above.

Scenic Route (From the East or West) In lieu of taking interstates, Route 6 can be taken from either the east or west. Route 6 is mostly two lane driving, and has been designated both a Scenic Route and part of the Lake Erie Circle Tour. Route 6 intersects with Main Street in downtown Vermilion. Simply turn north on Main Street from Route 6 and follow it approximately 2 blocks until it ends at Lake Erie. We are on the left side of the road.

From Columbus and South (Interstate 71)
Follow I-71 North until it intersects with the Ohio Turnpike (not pictured on map). Follow the Ohio Turnpike West until the Baumhart Road exit. Turn left (north) onto Baumhart and follow it approximately 2 miles until it ends at Route 6. Turn Left on Route 6 and follow it approximately 4 miles into downtown Vermilion. At Route 60/Main Street, turn right and follow it approximately 2 blocks until it ends at Lake Erie. We are on the left side of the road. (Those familiar with the area can follow Route 60 north via Route 250 in Ashland. Refer to an atlas.)

Come and explore why The Great Lakes Historical Society truly is a great place to discover the Great Lakes!