If you had to pick the most laid-back town in the state, what town would you pick? A sleepy fishing town? A charming historic town? A beach town?

The Great Lakes are home to some of the best small town beaches. Here in Ohio, the small town of Huron is a gorgeous lakeside town that’s somewhat of a hidden gem to Ohioans not from the area. If you find yourself in northern Ohio this summer, you need to take a day and visit this quaint Lake Erie town. Here’s why it’s one of the most laid-back, enjoyable towns in the state:

"A Great Lake Place," the town of Huron is a gorgeous lakeside town in Erie County that's picture perfect for a day trip.
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With just a little more than 7,000 residents, it's a quaint place to call home.
With several parks, boating culture and public beaches, there's plenty of outdoor recreation here.
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Andrew L. Fabens Memorial Park features several baseball/softball fields, batting cages, a nature trail, playground and so much more.
The views of the lake are extra beautiful on a sunny summer's day.
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You might even be able to get a nice view of Cedar Point Amusement Park from Huron.
The Huron Boat Basin Marina and Amphitheater is one of the state's most unique music venues.
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There's always something happening at the boat basin, which you can find at 330 N. Main Street.

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With lighthouses that were initially built in the mid-1800s, the small city of Huron prides itself in its Great Lakes history.
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The Mile Long Fishing Pier and Huron Lighthouse is a must-see where you're in town.
Pictured is Huron Lake Front Park, which features a public beach, playground and scenic vies of Cedar Point Amusement Park.
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It's located at N. Center St. and is open from dawn to dusk.
You'll definitely want to visit Nickel Plate Beach will you're here. It's one of Ohio's best little-known Lake Erie beaches that's perfect for a quiet beach day.
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You'll find it on Nickel Plate Drive, just off of Tiffin Avenue. Note: There is a $5 parking fee and Beach Water Quality Testing is conducted by Erie County Health Department, with results posted on Erie County Health Department Beach Monitoring website under "Huron River East."
Before you leave, be sure to snap some photos of this gorgeous Lake Erie beach town.
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You'll absolutely love visiting this underrated beach town.

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