Overview
Cedarville is a college village in Southwest Ohio, near Dayton.
2 sights · 2 things to do · 3 places to eat · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Cedarville
Cedarville University
A private Christian university that was founded in 1887. Offers campus tours.
Harper Mausoleum
A mausoleum from 1915 noted for being stylized after ancient Egyptian architecture. Features twin sphinx.
Cedarville Opera House
A historic opera house built in 1888. Hosts a variety of performing arts shows.
Cedarville Yellow Jackets
The collegiate athletics teams of Cedarville University.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 86°F; winter lows dip to about 22°F. Cold months (Jan) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Apr and May. (climate data from nearby Dayton)
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.
- DAY James M. Cox Dayton International Airport, Dayton — 24 mi away. Directions
- LCK Rickenbacker International Airport, Columbus — 47 mi away. Directions
- CMH John Glenn Columbus International Airport, Columbus — 52 mi away (major hub). Directions
Cedarville lies at the intersection of US42 and SR72.
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 Cedarville University, Harper Mausoleum
- Lunch Orion Coffee and Tea
- Afternoon Cedarville Yellow Jackets, Cedarville Opera House
- Dinner Mom & Dad's Dairy Bar & Grill
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Understand
Founded in 1816 as Milford, the name was changed to Cedarville in 1843 for the cedar trees growing near the town center.
Get in
By car
Cedarville lies at the intersection of US42 and SR72.
By bike
See
See Harper Mausoleum (George W. Harper Memorial Entrance)
A mausoleum from 1915 noted for being stylized after ancient Egyptian architecture. Features twin sphinx.
Do
Buy
Eat
Eat Mom & Dad's Dairy Bar & Grill
Eat Orion Coffee and Tea (Telemetry Coffee Roasters)
Sleep
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