1 Ohio city ranked among most peaceful Great Lakes towns

Travelers looking for an escape from city life can look no further than the Buckeye State, where one Ohio community lands on WorldAtlas’ list of the most peaceful small towns in the Great Lakes.

The roundup highlights nine Great Lakes communities with waterfront attractions, walkable downtowns, local businesses and festivals. Only one Ohio destination made the list. Here’s what makes it stand out.

Why Vermilion, Ohio, made list of the most peaceful small towns on the Great Lakes

About an hour West of Cleveland, Vermilion is an Ohio community on Lake Erie that tourism officials describe as a small town on a Great Lake where visitors can sightsee, shop, dine, hit the beach, kayak and more.

WorldAtlas also points to Main Street Beach and its lighthouse replica, free summer music downtown, treats from Brummer’s Homemade Chocolates and rides along the Vermilion River aboard the Mystic Belle.

Vermilion is also home to the Woollybear Festival, which WorldAtlas says is Ohio’s largest one-day festival. The October event includes a parade and woolly bear caterpillar races.

What are the 9 most peaceful small towns in the Great Lakes?

Here’s the full list, according to WorldAtlas:

• Mackinac Island, Michigan

This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: 1 Ohio city ranked among most peaceful Great Lakes towns