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

Overview

Wadsworth is a small city in Medina County, Ohio.

1 sights · 1 things to do · 5 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 3 places to stay

Updated from Wikivoyage on 1 October 2026 · Something wrong or missing? Improve it on Wikivoyage

Best things about Wadsworth

St. Mark's Episcopal Church

Blue Tip Festival

A five day festival centered around a twenty foot tall blue match.

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 — 17 mi away. Directions
CLE Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Cleveland — 27 mi away (major hub). Directions

Wadsworth is located just off of I-76 which runs from west of Akron east to New Jersey.

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 St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Lunch Bidinger's Ice Cream
Afternoon Blue Tip Festival
Dinner Blue Sky Drive-In
Evening Ritzman's Pharmacy

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

Food for you

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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

Wadsworth was founded in 1814 and was named after General Elijah Wadsworth, a hero of the Revolutionary War. The Wadsworth City School District is known for success in athletics, the arts, and academics.

Get in

By car

Wadsworth is located just off of I-76 which runs from west of Akron east to New Jersey.

See

Historical Downtown District with picturesque Gazebo in the town square.

See St. Mark's Episcopal Church

⚠ Last checked Nov 2018 — confirm before you go

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Do

Relax at one of Wadsworth's beautiful parks
Shop at one of the many shops in the picture perfect downtown district.
Blue Sky Drive-in is one of the few remaining drive-in movie theatres in Ohio. It is located on the east side of town and shows first run movies all summer long.