Overview
The Village of Ada is a college town in Northwest Ohio.
5 sights · 5 things to do · 9 places to eat · 4 bars & cafés · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Ada
Ohio Northern University
A private university with interesting architecture.
Train Station
While no longer used for passenger service, the train station still stands.
Dial-Roberson Stadium
The home of the Ohio Northern Polar Bears sports teams.
Ada Theater
A traditional movie theater
Elzay Gallery of Art
English Chapel
The church of Ohio Northern University.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 86°F; winter lows dip to about 20°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: May and Apr. (climate data from nearby Toledo)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- TOL Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport, Toledo — 56 mi away. Directions
- DAY James M. Cox Dayton International Airport, Dayton — 63 mi away. Directions
- CMH John Glenn Columbus International Airport, Columbus — 72 mi away (major hub). Directions
OH-235 becomes the main street of Ada. Ada is just south of US-30.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Ohio Northern University, Elzay Gallery of Art, Ada Theater
- Lunch Padrone's
- Afternoon Train Station, War Memorial Park
- Dinner Northern On Main
- Evening The Cask Room
Day 2
- Morning English Chapel, Freed Center for the Performing Arts, The Tundra
- Lunch WOW Cafe American Grill & Wingery
- Afternoon King Horn Sports Center, Dial-Roberson Stadium
- Dinner McIntosh Dining Hall
- Evening Little Mexico
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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What to ask about, for your diet
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Get in
OH-235 becomes the main street of Ada. Ada is just south of US-30.
Get around
The village of Ada is fairly small. Having a car or bicycle is ideal, but going on foot isn't a bad option.
See
See The Tundra
The giant green commons that cuts across the campus core. It's good for a pleasant walk.
Do
Do War Memorial Park
Buy
Eat
Eat El Campo
Mexican food. Has a vegetarian section on its menu.
Eat Northern On Main (NOM)
Coffeehouse. Sandwiches, salads, pastries...
Eat Viva María's
Run by an Italian immigrant. Known for their white pizza. Sells pizza, strombolis, calzones, pasta, and wings.
Eat Padrone's
Sells Pizza, Subs, and Calzones
Eat 3 Brother's Pizza
Sells pizza, pasta, and wings.
On campus
Eat McIntosh Dining Hall
All you can eat dining. Offers a Mongolian Grill, Salad, Pizza, Deli, and a rotating selection. Has options for those with dietary restrictions.
Eat Polar Espresso
On campus coffee shop
Eat Northern Lights
Coffee, baked goods, and smoothies in the library.
Eat WOW Cafe American Grill & Wingery
Sells burgers, wings, wraps, and quesadillas on campus
Drink
Drink Little Mexico
Bar. It's a regular American, not Mexican, bar.
Drink Regal Beagle
Bar. Typical bar where most college seniors and even some faculty show up for a round or for wings.
Drink The Cask Room
Sells wine and vegetarian food.
Sleep
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