Overview
Lexington is a village in Richland County in the state of Ohio. It is a bedroom community for Mansfield. During the summer months, visitors come from all over the world to visit Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. It is a high-dollar race track, visited by high-rolling race fans, sponsors and racers. The race track is in a beautiful, partially wooded setting, attracting families from all over. Clearfork Reservoir has many amenities, including camping, boating, sailing and fishing. The reservoir is stocked with many fish including muskies.
2 sights · 4 things to do · 5 places to eat · 3 bars & cafés · 4 places to stay
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Best things about Lexington
Clearfork Reservoir
Camping, fishing, boating, sailing.
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
Richland County Museum
The museum houses an extensive collection of artifacts from two centuries of Richland County's history. The museum is open from May to October on Sundays from 1:30PM to 4:30PM
Lexington Post Office
Lexington Blueberry Festival
Held every year in August at Lexington Park on Plymouth Street.
The Blueberry Patch
The u-pick blueberry season is open from early July to September and the u-pick raspberry season is open from mid August to frost. The Blueberry Patch has a gift shop, blossoms cafe, greenhouse and a nursery.
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)
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 — 50 mi away (major hub). Directions
- CAK Akron Canton Regional Airport, Akron — 62 mi away. Directions
From the south:
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Richland County Museum, Clearfork Reservoir
- Lunch Buck's Bar & Grill
- Afternoon The Blueberry Patch, Lexington Post Office
- Dinner Brown Derby Roadhouse
- Evening Mike's Pizza Pub
Day 2
- Morning Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
- Lunch Paul Revere's Family Restaurant
- Afternoon Lexington Blueberry Festival
- Dinner Los Jaritos
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
There are plenty of choices for eating, Mansfield and Ontario are a short distance away offering even more choices.
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
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Map
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Get in
By plane
- Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE), +1 216 265-6030. Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is Cleveland's main airport, on the west side of the city. The airport is served by most of the major domestic airlines, and it is a hub for United Airlines as well.
- John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), 4600 International Gateway, Columbus, +1 614 239-4083. Direct flights to most major American cities.
By car
From the south:
- Interstate 71 exit 165 at State Route 97 (Lexington-Bellville exit), go west on State Route 97 to U.S. Route 42.
From the north:
- Interstate 71 exit 176 at U.S. Route 30 (Mansfield-Wooster exit), go west on U.S. Route 30 to County Road 330 (Fourth Street Crestline exit), go east to State Route 314, south to Steam Corners Road, turn east. State Route 314 is travelled heavily by Amish in buggies. The road is hilly with many blind spots. Ohio State Patrol is relentless on this road during Mid-Ohio races.
By bike
Get around
There is no public transportation in Lexington. It is located in a rural area, driving is easy and pleasurable, except on race weekends when thousands show up for Mid-Ohio races. Great crowd, mostly families.
- Hertz Rent-a-Car, +1 419 524-3513
See
Do
Buy
If you are not from the area and are feeling adventurous, drive west about 1 mile to SR 314. Head south on 314. From this point south to Chesterville, approx. 15 miles, all of the intersecting roads past Johnsville, lead to Amish farms. If you are vigilant, you will notice a few bakeries, tack shops, truck farms, hardwood furniture sales, and such. Feel free to visit where signs offer items for sale. This is a great spot to buy fresh vegetables, maple syrup, eggs and other items that will be appreciated at Mid-Ohio races. It is best to have small bills in hand before starting.
Eat
Restaurants
There are plenty of choices for eating, Mansfield and Ontario are a short distance away offering even more choices.
Eat Los Jaritos
Mexican cuisine at affordable prices.
Drink
There are plenty of choices for alcohol. Most grocery stores carry it, as well as the gas stations, drive-throughs and convenience stores.
Sleep
Bed & Breakfast
Stay The Buckhorn Inn
Stay Somewhere in Time
Camping
- Clearfork Reservoir
- Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
- Mohican State Forest
- Privately owned camper rental 10 minutes from Mid Ohio Camper sleeps 5 plus room for tents. All amenities included except groceries. Weekly and Weekend rates available. +1 419 560-7031
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