Orrville, Ohio travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Orrville is a city in Wayne County in Northeast Ohio. Orrville is the corporate headquarters for The J.M. Smucker Company and its fruit spread producing facility, which Smucker's claims is the largest in the world.

5 sights · 5 things to do · 2 places to eat

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Best things about Orrville

The J. M. Smucker Company, Inc.

.The J.M. Smucker Co., creator of Smucker's Jams, Peanut Butters, and other foodstuff is in Orrville. Founded in 1897 it started out by producing jams made from trees Johnny Appleseed planted.

Wayne College

A branch of the University of Akron.

Wayne County Speedway

The Orrville Historical Society

Holds occasional history related seminars and displays.

The Orrville Railroad Heritage Society

Runs seasonal Rail Tours that are hosted by the "Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway" and the "Ohio Central Railroad".

The Pines Golf Club and Restaurant

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 — 18 mi away. Directions
CLE Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Cleveland — 40 mi away (major hub). Directions

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 The J. M. Smucker Company, Inc., The Orrville Historical Society, The Orrville Railroad Heritage Society
Lunch Mrs. J's Restaurant
Afternoon Wayne College, The Pines Golf Club and Restaurant
Dinner Draventstott's Restaurant

Day 2

Morning Johnson Woods State Nature Preserve, Wayne County Speedway
Afternoon Putt-n-Stuff, The Pines Golf Club and Restaurant

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

Food for you

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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Understand

The population was 8400 in 2019, and the city has an area of 5.3 mi2.

Orrville was laid out in 1852, and named after Judge Smith Orr, proprietor. A post office called Orrville has been in operation since 1852

Get in

By car

State Route 57 - runs north to south. To north it connects to Rittman, Wadsworth, and Medina. To south it intersects with Route 30.

Get around

Drive, bike, or walk.

See

See The J. M. Smucker Company, Inc.

.The J.M. Smucker Co., creator of Smucker's Jams, Peanut Butters, and other foodstuff is in Orrville. Founded in 1897 it started out by producing jams made from trees Johnny Appleseed planted.

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