Overview
Massillon is a city in Stark County, Ohio.
4 sights · 8 things to do · 6 places to eat · 2 bars & cafés · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Massillon
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Constructed in 1876 for a congregation composed largely of European immigrants, this historic site is one of the most important churches in the city. Built primarily of sandstone, St. Mary's is a high Gothic Revival stru…
First Methodist Episcopal Church
A large historic church, built as a stone and sandstone construction with a copper roof in the Richardsonian Romanesque style. The building was dedicated in June 1895.
Paul Brown Tiger Stadium
Catch a Massillon Tigers football game
Massillon Museum
Lions Lincoln Theater
Reservoir Park
Under construction as of 2017
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 — 9 mi away. Directions
- CLE Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Cleveland — 46 mi away (major hub). Directions
Massillon is connected by US30 and SR21.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 3-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Massillon Museum, The Legends of Massillon golf course
- Lunch Kozmo's Grille
- Afternoon First Methodist Episcopal Church, Bike the Towpath Trail
- Dinner Rockne's Restaurant
- Evening T.J. Dillon's Pub
Day 2
- Morning Massillon Recreation Center Aquatics Center, Lions Lincoln Theater
- Lunch Top of the Viaduct restaurant
- Afternoon Reservoir Park, Massillon Farmer's Market
- Dinner Smiley's Ristorante & Pizzeria
- Evening Benders Restaurant
Day 3
- Morning Paul Brown Tiger Stadium, St. Mary's Catholic Church
- Lunch Cameo Grill:
- Afternoon Canoe & Kayak on the Tuscarawas River, Utopian Bizarre
- Dinner El Campesino Restaurante Mexicano
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
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Map
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Understand
In Massillon football is so huge it was the subject of the 2001 movie Go Tigers!. Paul Brown, who coached at Massillon High School, founded the NFL franchises of Cleveland Browns and later the Cincinnati Bengals. The home of William Thomas, famed Arctic explorer.
Get in
By bus
By plane
By car
Massillon is connected by US30 and SR21.
By bike
The Sippo Valley Trail connects Massillon with Dalton.
Get around
Stark Area Regional Transit Authority (SARTA): regional bus transportation.
See
See St. Mary's Catholic Church
Constructed in 1876 for a congregation composed largely of European immigrants, this historic site is one of the most important churches in the city. Built primarily of sandstone, St. Mary's is a high Gothic Revival structure. In addition to its usual functions as a parish church, St. Mary's houses a shrine to St. Dymphna, a mediaeval Irish virgin martyr.
Do
Buy
Shop Amherst Park Shopping Center
Eat
Eat El Campesino Restaurante Mexicano
Drink
Sleep
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