Bellville, Ohio travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Bellville is a village of 2,000 people (2020) in Richland County in the state of Ohio.

2 sights · 2 things to do · 3 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 4 places to stay

Updated from Wikivoyage on 1 October 2026 · Something wrong or missing? Improve it on Wikivoyage

Best things about Bellville

Louis Bromfield's Malabar Farm

In 1976, Malabar became an Ohio State Park. Dedicated to perpetuating Bromfield's farming philosophies, preserving the Big House artifacts, providing a place where visitors can explore life on the farm and beauty of natu…

Bellville Post Office

Little Apple Golf Course

Deer Ridge Golf Club

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 85°F; winter lows dip to about 22°F. Cold months (Jan) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jul and Jun. (climate data from nearby Columbus)

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.
CMH John Glenn Columbus International Airport, Columbus — 48 mi away (major hub). Directions
CAK Akron Canton Regional Airport, Akron — 60 mi away. Directions

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Louis Bromfield's Malabar Farm, Little Apple Golf Course
Lunch KC's Steak & Rib House
Afternoon Deer Ridge Golf Club, Bellville Post Office
Dinner Stoodt's Market
Evening Black Dog Tavern

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

Photos

Map

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Get in

By car

Interstate 71, exit 165 at State Route 97 (Lexington-Bellville exit), go south on State Route 97, your right in Bellville. To get to the central business district, go south on State Route 97 to State Route 13.
Interstate 71, exit 169 at State Route 13 (Mansfield-Bellville exit), go south on State Route 13 to Bellville.