Fostoria, Ohio travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Fostoria is a city of 13,000 people (2020) in Northwest Ohio. In the 1880s, Fostoria was an industrial town that specialized in glass and early automobiles. While the industry is mostly gone, the railroads that powered its industry still cut across the city, making it a good place for trainspotting.

3 sights · 2 things to do · 3 places to eat · 2 places to stay

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Best things about Fostoria

Fostoria Historical Museum

Glass Heritage Gallery

Fostoria Iron Triangle Rail Park

A park that sits between three major freight railroads typically seeing 100 to 200 trains a day, making it a good spot for Trainspotting.

Foundation Park

Contains sports pitches and a dog park.

Fostoria Memorial Stadium

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 — 36 mi away. Directions
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit — 73 mi away (major hub). Directions

Fostoria is connected by US23, SR 18, SR 12, and SR 199.

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 Fostoria Historical Museum, Glass Heritage Gallery, Fostoria Iron Triangle Rail Park
Lunch Dell's Fine Foods
Afternoon Fostoria Memorial Stadium, Foundation Park
Dinner J.B. Twisters

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

Photos

Map

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Get in

By car

Fostoria is connected by US23, SR 18, SR 12, and SR 199.

By plane

Go Fostoria Metropolitan Airport

A General aviation airport.

⚠ Last checked Dec 2019 — confirm before you go

Maps

See

See Fostoria Historical Museum

🕒 May-October: Sat 1:30PM-4:30PM☎ +1 419-435-3588⚠ Last checked Dec 2019 — confirm before you go

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See Glass Heritage Gallery

📍 109 N Main St🕒 March: Thu-Sat 10AM-3PM; April-December: Tue-Fri 10AM-4PM, Sat 10AM-3PM☎ +1 419-435-5077⚠ Last checked Dec 2019 — confirm before you go

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