Overview
Ontario is a city in Northeast Ohio in Richland County, Ohio, USA. It is a major regional retail hub serving the entire North-Central Ohio area, with a shopping population of over 150,000.
3 sights · 1 things to do · 3 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 3 places to stay
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Best things about Ontario
North Central Technical College
Ontario Post Office
Ontario Post Office at Meijer
Richland County Fair
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 — 55 mi away (major hub). Directions
- CLE Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Cleveland — 59 mi away (major hub). Directions
Other busy thoroughfares in Ontario:
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 North Central Technical College, Richland County Fair
- Lunch El Campestre
- Afternoon Ontario Post Office, Ontario Post Office at Meijer
- Dinner Wokano Japanese Steakhouse
- Evening Nelly's Hide Away
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
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.
- John Glenn Columbus International Airport, (CMH), 4600 International Gateway, Columbus, +1 614 239-4083. Direct flights to most major American cities.
By car
- U.S. Route 30, Ontario can be accessed by U.S. Route 30 which provides access to Mansfield, Interstate 71, Wooster and Canton to the east and Galion, Bucyrus and Fort Wayne to the west.
- Ohio State Route 309 goes through the city of Ontario. It provides access to the city of Galion to the west and the city of Mansfield to the east.
- Ohio State Route 314 runs along the western city boundary of Ontario. It provides access to the village of Chesterville to the south and the city of Shelby to the north.
- Ohio State Route 430 starts out at Ohio State Route 309 in the city of Ontario and runs east along Park Avenue West through eastern Ontario. It provides access to the city of Mansfield and the village of Mifflin to the east.
Other busy thoroughfares in Ontario:
- Lexington-Springmill Road runs through the east side of the city of Ontario as a main busy route to the areas major regional retail center with access to the Richland Mall and U.S. Route 30. It also provides access to the Ohio State University Mansfield Campus/North Central State College and Ohio State Route 39 to the north and the village of Lexington to the south.
- Park Avenue West (Ohio State Route 309 and Ohio State Route 430) runs through the city of Ontario.
- West Fourth Street runs through the city of Ontario. It provides access to the Richland Mall and U.S. Route 30 to the west and the city of Mansfield to the east.
- Walker Lake Road runs through the northeast side of the city of Ontario as another busy route to the areas major regional retail center. It provides access to Oak Tree Golf Club and Rock Road to the west and Home Road and the city of Mansfield to the east.
- Home Road runs along the eastern city boundary of Ontario at Mansfield and is another busy thoroughfare.
Get around
By bus
Go Richland County Transit (RCT)
RCT operates local bus service five days a week, except for Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays. The RCT bus line operates 12 fixed routes within the cities of Mansfield and Ontario and Madison Township which provide a transportation network that can take you to work, school, appointments, or shopping.
By taxi
See
Do
Do Richland County Fair
Buy
Eat
Eat Wokano Japanese Steakhouse
Drink
There are plenty of choices for alcohol. Most grocery stores carry it, as do the gas stations, drive-throughs and convenience stores.
Sleep
Go next
Nearby
Mansfield
City / town · 97 listings · 4 mi away
Lexington
City / town · 23 listings · 6 mi away
Shelby
City / town · 14 listings · 8 mi away
Galion
City / town · 14 listings · 10 mi away
Bellville
City / town · 16 listings · 11 mi away
Ashland
City / town · 26 listings · 17 mi away
Mount Gilead
City / town · 14 listings · 19 mi away
Bucyrus
City / town · 24 listings · 20 mi away
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