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

Overview

Rossford is a town in Northwest Ohio and suburb of Toledo known for its shopping, casino, Marina, indoor sports facilities, bowling, parks and a vibrant historic district.

1 sights · 3 things to do · 2 places to eat · 3 bars & cafés · 1 places to stay

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Best things about Rossford

Owens Community College

Hollywood Casino

The largest casino in Northwest Ohio.

Riverfest

An annual community homecoming event featuring entertainment, games, food/beverages, and fireworks.

Total Sports Rossford

An indoor sports complex that offers lacrosse, soccer, softball, and baseball.

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.
TOL Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport, Toledo — 13 mi away. Directions
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit — 43 mi away (major hub). Directions

Rossford is conveniently located on I-75 and on the 80/90 turnpike. It is a quick 15-minute drive south from Toledo a 2 hour drive north from Dayton and a 1 hour drive south from Detroit.

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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 Owens Community College, Hollywood Casino
Lunch Amerasia Chinese Restaurant
Afternoon Riverfest, Total Sports Rossford
Dinner Bock's Place
Evening Danny's Cafe

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

Visitor Information

Place Rossford Convention and Visitors Bureau

📍 1001 Dixie Hwy, Suite D☎ +1 855-765-5451⚠ Last checked Dec 2018 — confirm before you go

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Get in

By plane

Go Detroit Metro Airport (DTW)

The nearest major international airport.

⚠ Last checked Dec 2018 — confirm before you go

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Go Toledo Express Airport (TOL)

⚠ Last checked Dec 2018 — confirm before you go

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Go Toledo Executive Airport (TDZ)

A General aviation airport, and the closest to Rossford. Offers charter flights. Built in 1928, this small airport had storied visitors such as Amelia Earhart, Jimmy Doolittle, and Charles Lindbergh before it was overshadowed by the more modern express airport.

⚠ Last checked Jun 2020 — confirm before you go

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By car

Rossford is conveniently located on I-75 and on the 80/90 turnpike. It is a quick 15-minute drive south from Toledo a 2 hour drive north from Dayton and a 1 hour drive south from Detroit.

By bicycle

See

See Owens Community College (OCC)

A small community college. The main campus was once a farm, and the land was gifted to the college on the condition that it's prominent silo remain standing. Aside from regular classes, it also offers some small workshops focused on personal enrichment, ranging from introductions to art and computer skills, to ghost hunting and beer appreciation. WiFi is available across campus.

📍 30335 Oregon Rd☎ +1 567-661-7000⚠ Last checked Nov 2018 — confirm before you go

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