Overview
Columbus Grove is a small city in Putnam County (Ohio).
2 sights · 1 things to do · 1 places to eat · 3 bars & cafés · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Columbus Grove
Bridenbaugh District No. 3 Schoolhouse
Columbus Grove Swimming Pool
A historic and uniquely castle like pool built during the Great Depression of the 1930s. There is also an emerald green fishing pond in front of the pool, as well as picnic space next to the entrance.
Clymer Wildlife Museum
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 — 48 mi away. Directions
- FWA Fort Wayne International Airport, Fort Wayne — 59 mi away. Directions
- CMH John Glenn Columbus International Airport, Columbus — 88 mi away (major hub). Directions
Columbus Grove lies a bit west of I75, and is also connected by SR 12 and SR 65.
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 Clymer Wildlife Museum, Columbus Grove Swimming Pool
- Lunch The Pizzeria
- Afternoon Bridenbaugh District No. 3 Schoolhouse
- Evening Millers
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
Columbus Grove was founded in 1842 by settlers from Columbus Ohio.
Get in
By car
Columbus Grove lies a bit west of I75, and is also connected by SR 12 and SR 65.
See
See Bridenbaugh District No. 3 Schoolhouse
See Clymer Wildlife Museum
Do
Do Columbus Grove Swimming Pool
A historic and uniquely castle like pool built during the Great Depression of the 1930s. There is also an emerald green fishing pond in front of the pool, as well as picnic space next to the entrance.
Buy
Shop Kohl's Market
Eat
Drink
Drink Sycamore Lake Wine Company
Sleep
Stay House of Rose-n-Garden
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