Overview
Bucyrus, nicknamed America's Bratwurst Capital, is a city in Crawford County, in Ohio.
6 sights · 5 things to do · 3 places to eat · 4 bars & cafés · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Bucyrus
Bucyrus Agricultural Tour
A day on the farm.
Bucyrus T&O Train Station
A preservation project.
Bratwurst Festival
Bucyrus, Great American Crossroad
Mural on square.
Hobo Day
Hoboes are invited to bring wares and usually about 40 vendors are present.
United Producers Inc.
Weekly auctions of livestock. Good restaurant on 2nd floor.
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 — 56 mi away (major hub). Directions
- LCK Rickenbacker International Airport, Columbus — 69 mi away. Directions
Bucyrus is connected by US30 leading west to Upper Sandusky, and east to Mansfield.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 3-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Bucyrus, Great American Crossroad, Hobo Day
- Lunch Carle's Bratwurst
- Afternoon Elkhorn Lake Hunt Club, Annual Graffiti Cruise
- Dinner Carolyn's Kitchen
- Evening Fantasyland
Day 2
- Morning Crawford County Fair, Bucyrus Agricultural Tour
- Lunch Pelican Coffee House
- Afternoon United Producers Inc., Bratwurst Festival
- Evening Horseshoe Bar
Day 3
- Morning Bucyrus T&O Train Station, Hord Livestock Co., Inc.
- Afternoon Bucyrus Swap Meet and Car Show
- Evening Pete's Cafe
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Get in
By car
Bucyrus is connected by US30 leading west to Upper Sandusky, and east to Mansfield.
By plane
See
Do
Events
Do Annual Graffiti Cruise
On Saturday night, the classic cars take over the business district of Bucyrus with hundreds of restored vehicles for the burn out, flame thrower and other contests. Elvis usually shows up.
Eat
Eat Carle's Bratwurst
Butcher shop, deli, inside dining/carry out. Great food for decades.
Eat Carolyn's Kitchen
West of Bucyus, open 24/7 Former Lincoln Highway Truckstop.
Drink
- Fresh Apple Cider This area is to apple cider, what Florida is to orange juice. In the fall, through late spring, fresh squeezed, unadulterated cider flows freely at the local orchards. Some freeze it for year around use. (It only makes it sweeter.)
Sleep
Stay Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
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