Gift Certificates for Mother’s Day
Looking for a gift idea for Mom on Mother’s Day? How about a gift certificate for a Lorain Lighthouse “Sunset” dinner – The perfect way to honor your mother and treat her to a great dinner paired with wine plus a fantastic Lake Erie sunset. Gift certificates are also available for a tour of the Lighthouse? Call 440-752-8955 to get… Read more →
OCTOBERFEST AT THE LIGHTHOUSE
The Lorain Lighthouse Foundation, Inc. is sponsoring an “Octoberfest” at the Lighthouse, on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The Octoberfest is from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m and the cost is $100 per person. Purchase Tickets The Octoberfest menu includes the following: Bratwurst & kraut with pretzel buns cheese pierogis with sauteed onions hot potato salad cabbage and spaetzli with bacon… Read more →
The Lighthouse ticketing system is now OPEN for Sunset Dinners and Lighthouse Tours (available starting March1st)
We are now taking reservations for our fabulous Sunset Dinners (available starting March 1st) and tours of the inside of the historic Lorain Lighthouse – for more information and to purchase tickets, visit Sunset Dinners & Tours page Read more →
Vote for the Best Lake Erie Lighthouse
The Lorain Lighthouse Foundation, Inc. hopes area residents will cast a ballot for the Lorain Lighthouse on Lake Erie. For the past ten years, the Lorain Lighthouse has been named the best lighthouse in the “Best of Lake Erie” contest sponsored by Cleveland -based Lake Erie Living magazine. This year’s Lake Erie Living magazine’s voting for the best lighthouse on… Read more →
New Lighthouse Ornament for 2025
Now available at Nielsen’s Jewelers, Zelek Flower Shop and Lolipop’s Boutique & Gifts The Lorain Lighthouse Foundation has commissioned ChemArt Company of Lincoln Rhode Island (a U.S. Company) to design a Lighthouse ornament for the 2025 Christmas season. Beacon Design by ChemArt creates custom keepsake ornaments made 100% in the USA from solid brass in a variety of finishes. This… Read more →
Gift Certificates Now Available
Give a Lighthouse Gift Certificate for birthdays, anniversaries or any other special occasion!!! The Lorain Lighthouse Foundation has gift certificates available for purchase for our Lighthouse “Sunset” Dinners and Lighthouse Tours. To purchase a Sunset Wine Dinner gift certificate, call Ron at 440-752-8955. To purchase Lighthouse Tour gift certificate, call Ron at 440-752-8955. All major credit cards accepted. Read more →
Lorain Lighthouse voted 2025 “Best” Lake Erie Lighthouse
For the 12th year in a row, the Lorain Lighthouse again won the honor of the BEST lighthouse on Lake Erie, as voted by the readers of Lake Erie magazine. Please extend a thank you to all your friends that voted for “The Jewel” again this year. We have also won the Best Historic Site in the Lake Erie Living Magazine’s… Read more →
Lighthouse Special Events & Tours
Any person and/or group may schedule a private special event (wedding, anniversary or special occasion) at the Lighthouse. All private special events will be required to submit a Special Event Application – 2023 to the Lighthouse Foundation for review. Rental fees are outlined on the application. Read more →
Donate to the Lorain Lighthouse Foundation
The Lorain Lighthouse Foundation, Inc., an IRC section 501(c)(3) tax exempt non-profit, charitable foundation, was created in 1989 and incorporated on December 26, 1989 under the laws of the State of Ohio and commenced operations on January 1, 1990, to spearhead the preservation of the Lorain Lighthouse. It was also established to maintain the history and integrity of Lorain’s Waterfront. … Read more →