Overview
Medina, pronounced muh-DYE-nuh is a city in Medina County, Ohio.
2 sights · 2 things to do · 4 places to eat · 2 bars & cafés · 5 places to stay
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Best things about Medina
Medina County Convention & Visitor's Bureau
Historic District
Victorian architecture, shops, restaurants, community events, concerts, and more, at the center of Medina.
Castle Noel
Large Christmas attraction with lots to see.
Medina County Fair
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.
- CLE Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Cleveland — 19 mi away (major hub). Directions
- CAK Akron Canton Regional Airport, Akron — 27 mi away. 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 Historic District, Castle Noel
- Lunch Miss Molly's Tea Room
- Afternoon Medina County Fair, Medina County Convention & Visitor's Bureau
- Dinner Chill Artisan Ice Cream
- Evening Jo Jo's Sports Bar and Grill
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
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Get in
- Medina is located just off of I-71, which runs from Cleveland through Columbus to Cincinnati. You can get to Medina from I-71's exit at State Route 3 northeast of Medina, or from I-71's exit at State Route 18 east of downtown Medina.
- I-271 begins near Willoughby Hills, east of Cleveland and ends just Northeast of Medina.
- State Route 3 begins in Cleveland and ends in Cincinnati. SR 3 runs southwest into downtown Medina and Public Square, and then continues south through Medina County.
- State Route 18 begins at the Indiana and Ohio border, near Hicksville and ends in Akron. SR 18 runs east and west through downtown Medina and Public Square.
- State Route 57 begins in Lorain and ends in Riceland. SR 57 runs southeast through downtown Medina and Public Square.
- US 42 begins in Cleveland and ends in Louisville, Kentucky. US 42 runs southwest through downtown Medina and Public Square.
Get around
Medina County Public Transit provides limited bus service.
See
See Historic District (Public Square)
Victorian architecture, shops, restaurants, community events, concerts, and more, at the center of Medina.
Do
Buy
Eat
Eat Chill Artisan Ice Cream
Many different flavors of ice cream, some conventional and some very unusual! Vegan flavors available too. Seating available inside or enjoy your dessert at the public park across the street.
Eat On Tap
Bar and grill with a large menu and both indoor and outdoor seating. Live music some weekend evenings.
Drink
Sleep
Stay Hampton Inn Medina
Stay Super 8 Medina Motel
Stay Towne Motel of Medina
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