Arlene Smith

This beautiful gazebo graces the corner of Detroit Rd. (St. Rte. 254), and Stoney Ridge Road in the heart of the historic French Creek antique district.

Antique lovers enjoy traveling to Avon to search for that special antique that they've been looking for. This stone house on Detroit Rd. is just one example of the vintage style homes which give the French Creek District it's lovely hometown aura!

One of the antique lover's favorite stops is the Jameson Homestead. This century home is filled from top to bottom with antiques. At Christmas, the city of Avon hosts a Candlelight Walk through the historic French Creek District. The decorated historic homes and shops have the look of a Thomas Kinkade painting - truly a joy to behold!

The new Avon High School opened its' doors in the Fall of 1999. This state of the art facility offer enough space for each and every student. Avon Schools are consistently rated in the top three in Lorain County, often jockeying for the number one position with Avon Lake and Amherst.

Not only does Avon have the vintage era French Creek District, they have a wonderful shopping complex on Detroit Rd. (just east of Rt. 83). The Avon Commons complexfeatures Old Navy, Target, Marshalls, Kohl's, Home Depot, Heinen's Grocery Store, Red Robin & iHOP Restaurants and many other convenient merchants for the residents of Avon to enjoy.