Overview
Paulding is a village of 3,600 people (2020) in Northwest Ohio. Paulding is largely a bedroom community: many residents commute to industrial jobs, often in neighboring counties. It has an historic county courthouse surrounded by a traditional town square with quaint shops and family restaurants.
1 sights · 3 things to do · 1 places to eat · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Paulding
Paulding County Courthouse
A historic courthouse building with Richardsonian Romanesque architecture.
Paulding County Fair
Paulding Pool
Municipal pool with slide and fountains.
Black Swamp Nature Preserve
Outdoor recreation area with wetlands, woodlands, and meadows.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 86°F; winter lows dip to about 20°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: May and Apr. (climate data from nearby Toledo)
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.
- FWA Fort Wayne International Airport, Fort Wayne — 34 mi away. Directions
- TOL Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport, Toledo — 51 mi away. Directions
- DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit — 98 mi away (major hub). Directions
US 127 and SR 111 pass through Paulding.
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 Paulding County Courthouse, Paulding Pool
- Lunch Fiesta Habaneros
- Afternoon Paulding County Fair, Black Swamp Nature Preserve
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Understand
Paulding is the seat of Paulding County, Ohio, and is also the largest village in the county.
Get in
By car
US 127 and SR 111 pass through Paulding.
See
See Paulding County Courthouse
A historic courthouse building with Richardsonian Romanesque architecture.
Do
Eat
Eat Fiesta Habaneros
Mexican restaurant.
Sleep
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