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Galion

Carnegie Library

Best timeApr–Oct
From you
Nearest airportCMH · 51 mi
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Overview

Galion is a city in Crawford County, Ohio

North of the town is the village of Crestline.

2 sights · 1 things to do · 3 places to eat · 2 places to stay

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Best things about Galion

Brownella Cottage and Grace Episcopal Church and Rectory

Brownella Cottage and Grace Episcopal Church and Rectory

Lowe-Volk Park

38-acre Nature Park, Crestline.

Crawford Coon Hunters and Sportsmen Club

National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) public shooting facility. Fishing, rifle range, archery range, turkey shoots (they do not shoot turkeys).

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)

Jan: 3.0 in rain3"Jan: high 37°F, low 22°F37°22°JanFeb: 2.4 in rain2.4"Feb: high 41°F, low 24°F41°24°FebMar: 3.6 in rain3.6"Mar: high 51°F, low 32°F51°32°MarApr: 3.9 in rain3.9"Apr: high 64°F, low 42°F64°42°AprMay: 4.0 in rain4"May: high 74°F, low 52°F74°52°MayJun: 4.3 in rain4.3"Jun: high 82°F, low 62°F82°62°JunJul: 4.7 in rain4.7"Jul: high 85°F, low 65°F85°65°JulAug: 3.7 in rain3.7"Aug: high 84°F, low 64°F84°64°AugSep: 3.1 in rain3.1"Sep: high 78°F, low 56°F78°56°SepOct: 2.9 in rain2.9"Oct: high 66°F, low 45°F66°45°OctNov: 2.8 in rain2.8"Nov: high 52°F, low 35°F52°35°NovDec: 3.1 in rain3.1"Dec: high 42°F, low 27°F42°27°Dec

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 — 51 mi away (major hub). Directions
  • LCK Rickenbacker International Airport, Columbus — 64 mi away. Directions

U.S. Route 30, Galion can be accessed by U.S. Route 30 which provides access to Ontario, Mansfield, Interstate 71, Wooster and Canton to the east and Bucyrus, Upper Sandusky, Interstate 75, Lima and Fort Wayne to the west.

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 Brownella Cottage and Grace Episcopal Church and Rectory, Lowe-Volk Park
  • Lunch The Wandering Lily Diner
  • Afternoon Crawford Coon Hunters and Sportsmen Club
  • Dinner Just Jokin

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

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    Carnegie LibraryAdam Howard HouseThe old train depotBrownella Cottage and Grace Episcopal Church and RectoryGalion

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    Get in

    By car

    U.S. Route 30, Galion can be accessed by U.S. Route 30 which provides access to Ontario, Mansfield, Interstate 71, Wooster and Canton to the east and Bucyrus, Upper Sandusky, Interstate 75, Lima and Fort Wayne to the west.

    Ohio State Route 19 goes through the city of Galion. It provides access to Bucyrus, Tiffin, Fremont and Oak Harbor to the northwest/north and Williamsport to the south.

    Ohio State Route 61 goes through the city of Galion. It provides access to Mount Gilead, Interstate 71 and Sunbury to the south and U.S. Route 30, Crestline, Shelby, Plymouth and Norwalk to the north.

    Ohio State Route 61 and Ohio State Route 309 run concurrently through the city of Galion.

    Ohio State Route 97 starts out at the signalized intersection of Ohio State Route 309, Ohio State Route 61 and Ohio State Route 19 in the city of Galion. Ohio State Route 97 and Ohio State Route 19 head concurrently to the east for about 0.7 miles (1.126 km). The concurrency ends at a T signalized intersection, when Ohio State Route 19 turns towards the south and Ohio State Route 97 continues towards the east/southeast to Lexington, Interstate 71, Bellville, Butler and Loudonville.

    Ohio State Route 309 goes through the city of Galion. It provides access to Ontario and Mansfield to the east and Marion, Kenton and Lima to the west.

    Note that Ohio State Route 309 and Ohio State Route 61 run concurrently through the city of Galion.

    Ohio State Route 598 starts out at the signalized intersection of Ohio State Route 309, Ohio State Route 61, and Ohio State Route 19 in the city of Galion. It provides access to U.S. Route 30, Shelby and Willard to the north.

    See

    See Lowe-Volk Park

    38-acre Nature Park, Crestline.

    📍 on SR 598, 4 miles north of newer SR 30⚠ Last checked Jun 2017 — confirm before you go
    MapsWebsite
    Brownella Cottage and Grace Episcopal Church and Rectory

    See Brownella Cottage and Grace Episcopal Church and Rectory

    ⚠ Last checked Nov 2018 — confirm before you go
    Maps

    Do

    Do Crawford Coon Hunters and Sportsmen Club

    National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) public shooting facility. Fishing, rifle range, archery range, turkey shoots (they do not shoot turkeys).

    📍 3121 Biddle Road, Crestlinenorth of Lincoln Highway☎ +1 419 683-1996
    MapsWebsite

    Buy

    Auto and truck parts: Crawford County has been nationally known for its automobile, truck wrecking and salvage yards. Visitors come from far and wide in search of parts for their vehicles. Thousands of vehicles of many makes and models are picked clean to the bone before being recycled into new metals.

    Shop Parella's Auto & Truck Parts

    .

    📍 2343 Nazor Road, Crestline☎ +1 419 683-1596
    Maps

    Eat

    Eat The Wandering Lily Diner

    German / EuropeanAmericanBreakfast / Brunch

    Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with some German and Polish options.

    📍 819 Lincoln Highway, Crestline☎ +1 419-405-4113
    Video reviews: Instagram reels · TikTok · YouTube
    Maps

    Sleep

    Stay Hometown Inn Galion

    📍 172 Portland Way North, Galionabout 2 miles south of U.S. Route 30 (US 30/Ohio 598 Exit) on Portland Way North (Ohio State Route 598) by McDonald's, behind Advance Auto Parts☎ +1 419 468-9909
    MapsWebsite

    Stay Sleep Inn & Suites

    📍 6698 Brandt Rd, Galionjust south of U.S. Route 30 (US 30/Ohio 598 Exit) at the northwest corner of Ohio State Route 598 and Brandt Road in Galion☎ +1 419 777-7515
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