Hotel Directory > United States Hotels > Ohio Hotels > Ashtabula, OH Hotels

This is the current conditions weather report for Ashtabula. The report was made 68 minutes ago, at 07:53 UTC. The wind was blowing at a speed of 5 miles per hour / 7.4 kilometers per hour from the northeast (050°). The temperature was 32°F / 0°C, with a dew-point at 32°F / 0°C. The temperature felt like 28°F / -2°C. The atmospheric pressure was 30.03 inHg / 1018 hPa. The relative humidity was 80%. The skies were mostly cloudy.

Ashtabula is a city in Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States, and the center of the Ashtabula Micropolitan Statistical Area. A major location on the Underground Railroad in the middle 19th century, the city today is a major coal port on Lake Erie at the mouth of the Ashtabula River northeast of Cleveland. The name Ashtabula means "river of many fish" in the Iroquois language. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 20,962. Ashtabula hosts an annual Blessing of the Fleet Celebration, usually in late May or early June. As part of the celebration, a procession and prayer service is held at Ashtabula Harbor.

Today the Blessing is held annually, usually in late May. The Coast Guard Station and the Harbor Museum and other sites have been established to preserve Ashtabula's maritime heritage.

Things To Do:
The Ashtabula Harbor's lighthouse was established in 1836, and rebuilt again in 1905 and 1916. The light has been automated since 1973 and is still active. The original Fourth Order Fresnel lens was replaced in 1995 and the old unit is currently on display at the Great Lakes Marine and US Coast Guard Museum in Ashtabula. This museum was the original Keeper’s house for the light and offers spectacular views of the harbor, coal dock and lighthouse. The light is located on a long breakwall that could be very treacherous to walk to the light, so the best way to see it closely is by boat.

Set in lush vegetation and rolling hills with abundant natural wildlife, Lake Shore Park is a refreshing, relaxing place for the whole family. More than 100 picnic tables, many charcoal grills and the clean restrooms are close to the 4 spacious and scenic pavilions. Playground, sand beach, boat launch, and the site of disc golf. Kid & pet friendly.

Contribute Ashtabula Tourist Info.
Expand Window | Collapse Window