Overview
Dalton is a village in Wayne County in Northeast Ohio, with a population of just over 2,000 people. It is a sleepy and relaxing residential town, and is considered to be an untouched tourist area off the traditional Amish tourist path. The village is very well kept and clean but a convenient location to surrounding tourist areas north, south, east, and west of it.
2 sights · 1 things to do · 5 places to eat · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Dalton
Dalton Village Park
A small park complex right as you enter the Village from Route 30 on Mill St. It has a picnic pavillon, playground, and ball field. It is the location of various events such as the annual Strawberry Festival.
The Dalton Community Historical Museum
It is located in the Old Eagle Hotel and Tavern and was built in 1821. The structure was donated to the Dalton Community Historical Society and made into a museum in 1978. It houses historical materials and relics relate…
The Village Green Park
Has two ball fields and is the trailhead of the Sippo Valley Trail. It also has a shelter, basketball courts, and a playground.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 84°F; winter lows dip to about 20°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and May. (climate data from nearby Akron)
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.
- CAK Akron Canton Regional Airport, Akron — 16 mi away. Directions
- CLE Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Cleveland — 43 mi away (major hub). Directions
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 Dalton Village Park, The Village Green Park
- Lunch Dalton Dari-ette
- Afternoon The Dalton Community Historical Museum
- Dinner Das Dutch Kitchen
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
- State Route 94. This route runs through the heart of the city connecting it to the Wadsworth/suburban Cleveland area to the North and Holmes County/Amish Country area to the South.
- Route 30 / Lincoln Hwy. The village also borders Route 30 connecting it to the cities of Massillon/ Canton to the east and Orrville/Wooster to the west.
- Old Lincoln Highway. This highway runs through downtown connecting both ends of the village (east and west) to State Route 30. Dalton is on the route of the Old Lincoln Highway 241 Mile-Long "Buy-Way" Yard Sale held every summer.
By bike
Go Sippo Valley Trail
Sippo Valley Trail begins in Dalton and runs 2.5 mi and into Stark County for another 6.5 mi. Connects to Massillon. It is indirectly part of the state wide Buckeye Trail and also part of Ohio's rails to trails project. This is good for hiking and biking. It runs along a scenic farm and also crosses a wooden bridge over a meandering stream. Natural vegetation borders the trail.
Get around
You can drive, but the best way to see Dalton is to walk. The village is small and accessible by foot. Sidewalks and walking trails are all over the main village area.
See
See Dalton Village Park
A small park complex right as you enter the Village from Route 30 on Mill St. It has a picnic pavillon, playground, and ball field. It is the location of various events such as the annual Strawberry Festival.
See The Dalton Community Historical Museum
It is located in the Old Eagle Hotel and Tavern and was built in 1821. The structure was donated to the Dalton Community Historical Society and made into a museum in 1978. It houses historical materials and relics related to the village. The museum is open to the public by appointment only. For an appointment call the Town Hall at (330)828-2221.
Do
Do The Village Green Park
Has two ball fields and is the trailhead of the Sippo Valley Trail. It also has a shelter, basketball courts, and a playground.
Buy
Shop Country Outlet
Retail store featuring unique gift items from around the world and locally made Amish furniture. Open 6 days a week from 10AM to 5PM and Sunday noon-5PM.
Eat
Eat Dalton Dari-ette
An outdoor drive-in ice cream and food restaurant off Lincoln Highway (Route 30). Open seasonally.
Eat Das Dutch Kitchen
(Route 30). Amish and Mennonite Home Style cooking. The salad bar features a wide selection of farm-fresh vegetables. Home-made bread is also featured. Open M-Sa 7AM - 8PM
Eat Sister’s Pizza
Family owned pizzeria and restaurant.
Eat Bliss Cafe
Coffee house that serves coffees, teas, sodas and some food.
Eat The Time Out Cafe (Main Street Cafe)
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Drink
Dalton is not a dry town, but has no bars. You can get alcoholic beverages at two of the gas stations.
Sleep
There are lots of hotels and motels in nearby Orrville and Wooster.
Go next
- Amish Country/Holmes County - South of Dalton.
- Kidron - Amish tourist community about 13 miles southwest of Dalton. Home to Lehman's Hardware and Kidron Flea Market.
- Smucker's - About 5 miles northwest of Dalton in Orrville is Smucker's Corporate Headquarters and factory. Citing security precautions, they do not give tours of their production facility; however, 3 miles south of Orrville is their J.M. Smucker Company Store and Cafe off state route 57 which is open to the public.
Nearby
Orrville
City / town · 18 listings · 5 mi away
Kidron
City / town · 13 listings · 5 mi away
Mount Eaton
City / town · 4 listings · 7 mi away
Marshallville
City / town · 13 listings · 7 mi away
Canal Fulton
City / town · 14 listings · 8 mi away
Brewster
City / town · 6 listings · 8 mi away
Massillon
City / town · 28 listings · 9 mi away
Doylestown
City / town · 8 listings · 12 mi away
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