Overview
Bryan is a city in Northwest Ohio, and the county seat of Williams County.
2 sights · 1 things to do · 1 places to eat · 2 bars & cafés · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Bryan
Spangler Candy Museum
The Spangler Candy Company offers guided trolley tours through their candy factory, which manufactures lollipops. The gift shop sells single flavor bags of Dum Dums.
Williams County Courthouse
A historic courthouse building in downtown Bryan.
Fountain City Festival
A local theater.
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 — 39 mi away. Directions
- FWA Fort Wayne International Airport, Fort Wayne — 48 mi away. Directions
- DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit — 80 mi away (major hub). Directions
I80/The Ohio Turnpike is a few miles north of Bryan. US6/SR2 passes by Bryan.
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 Williams County Courthouse, Spangler Candy Museum
- Lunch El Mariachis
- Afternoon Fountain City Festival
- Evening Kora Brew House & Wine Bar
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
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Understand
Bryan was founded in 1840, and became a small manufacturing city by 1940. Bryan is sometimes known as the Fountain city.
Despite its small size, Bryan is the home of both Dum Dum lollipops, and the Etch a Sketch.
Get in
By car
I80/The Ohio Turnpike is a few miles north of Bryan. US6/SR2 passes by Bryan.
By train
- Route stopping at Bryan:
- Lake Shore Limited operating daily between Chicago and Boston or New York City. It makes stops at most stations along the route, though it does not stop at some of the smallest stations. Trains consist of train cars from both branches between Chicago and Albany (Rensselaer). The trains split into separate branches between Albany (Rensselaer) and both Boston and New York City. Stops between Chicago and Albany (Rensselaer) include South Bend, Elkhart, Waterloo, Bryan, Toledo, Sandusky, Elyria, Cleveland, Erie, Buffalo (Depew), Rochester, Syracuse, Utica, and Schenectady. Stops between Albany (Rensselaer) and Boston include Pittsfield, Springfield, Worcester, Framingham. While there is service, the eastbound stop at Bryan is scheduled at 1:45 AM.
By bike
By plane
The nearest commercial airport is Toledo Express Airport TOL, but services are limited. The nearest major international airport is Detroit Metro Airport DTW.
See
Do
Buy
Eat
Drink
Drink Kora Brew House & Wine Bar
Offers food, coffee, microbrews, wine, and spirits. Hosts live music performances.
Drink Stoney Ridge Winery
Produces its own red, white, rose, and fruit wines, as well as hard cider. Also sells craft beers from other breweries.
Sleep
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