Things To Do
Enjoy Our Tours
GRAND RIVER VALLEY WINERY TOURS
Let us chauffeur you to 3 of our 20 area award-winning wineries; enjoy food, live music, and the beauty of the growing region. Tours depart from the Welcome Center, Fridays and Saturdays at 2:00PM. Tour is 4 hours long. Winery stops are “passenger choice” with guidance from your driver. *
ASHTABULA COUNTY COVERED BRIDGE TOURS
Enjoy the scenery and architecture of our 19 covered bridges, including the longest and shortest bridge in the United States. Lunch is included at Covered Bridge Pizza Parlor – in an actual covered bridge. Tours depart from the Welcome Center, Sundays at 11 am. Tour is 4 hours long. Tour stops are “passenger choice” with guidance from your driver. *
Events Calendar
Pack your agenda or do nothing at all! There is always something exciting going on in and around our luxury RV resort. We’re all about friendship and fun times! Download the Hearthside Grove Lake Erie Mobile App to see the upcoming events.
Area Attractions
Breakwater Beach
Distance from resort: 0.3 Mile
Breakwater Beach is a white sandy beach just a short walk from our Class A Motorcoach Resort. The beach is located inside Geneva State Park with parking available for your golf cart, bike or car. Sit back, relax and enjoy the lake breezes and sunshine or explore on a paddleboard or kayak along the shoreline. Be sure to check out the old green and white harbor beacon at the end of the breakwater.
Geneva Marina
Distance from resort: 2.10 Miles
Geneva Marina provides direct, uninterrupted access to Lake Erie’s central basin. The marina features ample boat docks with 407 slips and transient docking. A six-lane boat ramp gives you plenty of room to head out into the wild blue yonder. Charter a fishing boat to experience the “walleye capital of the world.”
Lake Erie Canopy Tours
Distance from resort: 2.5 miles
Come soar with the eagles and through the trees and then enjoy breathtaking views of Lake Erie. As the newest aerial adventure park in Northeast Ohio, located at The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake, Lake Erie Canopy Tours is the largest aerial attraction east of Cleveland. Three different experiences and ways to play.
Village of Geneva-on-the-Lake
Distance from resort: 2.6 miles
Geneva-on-the-Lake is an old-fashioned lakefront getaway that has something for everyone. Located on the shores of Lake Erie, it is Ohio’s First Summer Resort! Families have enjoyed vacationing here on America’s Northcoast for generations. Explore our village. We’re confident we have an activity for you.
The Spa at Lakehouse Inn
Distance from resort: 2.8 miles
Take time away from all of the fun and adventure to treat yourself to some well-deserved pampering.The Lakehouse Inn is a boutique hotel located along the Southern Shore of Lake Erie in Geneva-on-the-Lake. The property consists of an eight-room bed and breakfast, four cottages, full production winery, Crosswinds Grille (featuring farm-to-table cuisine) and a full-service resort spa offering massages, facials, waxing, and body treatments.
Adventure Zone
Distance from resort: 2.9 miles
Adventure Zone is the region’s family fun center with a giant arcade, go carts, bumper boats, 2 miniture golf courses, climbing walls and much more. Fun for all ages!
The Strip (Geneva-on-the-Lake)
Distance from resort: 3.1 miles
“The Strip” – the local’s term for the mile-long stretch of Lake Road in Geneva-on-the-Lake. Reminiscent of a vintage boardwalk, discover The Strip’s delightful collection of unique eateries, a micro-brewery, shops and entertainment. Most attractions are open from Mother’s Day through Labor Day.
Historic Ashtabula Harbor
Distance from resort: 12.3 miles
Along the waterfront where the Ashtabula River meets Lake Erie is a vibrant entertainment district in Northeast Ohio known for its historic buildings, local retail shops, a micro-brewery and eclectic restaurants.
The Harbor is host to a variety of great events including the Beach Glass Festival, Wine & Walleye Festival, The Arts on Bridge Street and more. It is the 2018 winner of Main Street America contest. Visit the Historic Ashtabula Harbor to explore a variety of flavors, sights, sounds, and history.
The Grand River Valley Region
Home to over 25 wineries, 3 micro-breweries and 3 distilleries
On the ridge of the Grand River, visitors will find rolling acres of manicured vineyards. On sunny days in the fall, the sweet smell of ripening grapes hangs heavy in the air. Drive with your windows down to breathe in the delicious scents. There’s something here for everyone – wine, spirits and food. Enjoy the experience, take home great memories and maybe a case of wine.
Historic Covered Bridges
Longest and shortest in the U.S.
Ashtabula County is Ohio’s Covered Bridge Capital with 19 covered bridges including the longest and shortest in United States. Our bridges attract visitors year round, especially during the intense fall colors that start around the last week in September.
Amish Country
Distance from resort: 24.0 to 35 miles
Looking for something unique and a step back in time, visit Byler’s Community Kitchen in Jefferson, Ohio and purchase some of their homemade Amish pastries, pies and cakes, cheeses, deli meats and bulk foods. Or visit Cherry Valley Furniture (The Orignal Barn Store) in Andover, Ohio for Amish-crafted indoor and outdoor furniture, and bulk foods. They are a “country marketplace providing the best that Amish Country has to offer”.
James A. Garfield National Historic Site
Distance from resort: 28.5 miles
James A. Garfield National Historic Site is located in Mentor, Ohio. The park preserves the property associated with the 20th President of the United States, James A. Garfield. It is the origins of The Front Porch Campaign and the first presidential library established in the United States.
Cleveland
Distance from resort: 53 miles
Cleveland – “Never flashy. Never trendy. Always Cleveland”. Well known landmarks and attractions – home to The Cleveland Indians, The Cavs, The Browns, The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Playhouse Square, Cedar Point Amusement Park, Cleveland Museum of Art, The Warehouse District, The Cleveland Orchestra, The West Side Market, Jack Cleveland Casino, The East Side of The Flats and much more.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Distance from resort: 63.1 miles
Cuyahoga Valley National Park lies along the Cuyahoga River between Cleveland and Akron. The Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Trail is a restored section of the canal’s original towpath. The towering and majestic Brandywine Falls is one of several waterfalls to walk and hike. The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad runs through the park offering year round train rides. But it is best known for its Polar Express experience departing its station each November and December.
McKinley Birthplace Home & Memorial
Distance from resort: 67.8 miles
The National McKinley Birthplace Memorial Library and Museum is the national memorial to President William McKinley located in Niles, Ohio. Also known as the McKinley Memorial Library, Museum & Birthplace Home.
Canton
Home of Football Hall of Fame – 94.7 miles
The Pro Football Hall of Fame located in Canton, Ohio stands as a shining tribute to the men who have made professional football America’s most popular sport. Opened in 1963, the Hall of Fame enshrines exceptional figures in the sport of professional football. The Hall inducts between four and eight new enshrinees each year on the first weekend of August. The Hall of Fame’s Mission is to “honor the heroes of the game, preserve its history, promote its values and celebrate excellence everywhere”.
For more attractions, call or visit our Ashtabula County Visitors Bureau at 440.275.3202 or www.visitashtabulacounty.com.
