Overview
Shelby is a city in Richland County, in the state of Ohio, USA.
2 sights · 2 things to do · 1 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Shelby
Shelby Center Historic District
Most Pure Heart of Mary Church
A historic brick Catholic church built in 1924.
Seltzer Park
Shelby Bicycle Days
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 — 56 mi away (major hub). Directions
- CMH John Glenn Columbus International Airport, Columbus — 62 mi away (major hub). 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 Shelby Center Historic District, Most Pure Heart of Mary Church
- Lunch Gwirtz Market
- Afternoon Seltzer Park, Shelby Bicycle Days
- Evening Weber's bar
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Map
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Get in
By plane
- Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, (CLE). Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is Cleveland's main airport, located 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.
- Mansfield Lahm Airport (MFD), Mansfield.
- John Glenn Columbus International Airport, (CMH), Columbus. Direct flights to most major American cities.
By car
- Ohio State Route 39 goes through the city of Shelby and its downtown business district. It provides connection to Mansfield to the southeast and Tiro to the northwest. Ohio 39 is the most heavily traveled route and is the main route to the cities of Mansfield and Ontario from Shelby. It is also the main route to The Ohio State University Mansfield Campus/North Central State College.
- Ohio State Route 61 goes through the city of Shelby and its downtown business district. It provides connection to Crestline to the southwest and Plymouth to the north.
- Ohio State Route 96 goes through the city of Shelby and its downtown business district. It provides connection to Ashland to the east and Bucyrus to the west.
See
See Shelby Center Historic District
Do
Do Seltzer Park
Buy
Eat
Grocery stores
Eat Gwirtz Market
It is on the southeast corner of State Route 39/State Route 96 and Funk Road near Shelby Airport in Sharon Township just west (outside the city limits) of Shelby.
Restaurants
Drink
There are plenty of choices for alcohol. Most grocery stores carry it, as do the gas stations, drive-throughs and convenience stores.
Drink Weber's bar
A popular place in town. They take credit cards. It is a good place to grab a drink in a cozy atmosphere.
Sleep
Go next
Nearby
Ontario
City / town · 21 listings · 8 mi away
Mansfield
City / town · 97 listings · 11 mi away
Galion
City / town · 14 listings · 12 mi away
Lexington
City / town · 23 listings · 14 mi away
Bucyrus
City / town · 24 listings · 17 mi away
Ashland
City / town · 26 listings · 18 mi away
Bellville
City / town · 16 listings · 19 mi away
Mount Gilead
City / town · 14 listings · 24 mi away
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