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

Overview

Warren is a smaller-sized city along the banks of the Mahoning River in Northeast Ohio. It is surrounded by other small towns, which some deem as suburbs (Howland, Niles, Champion, Cortland, Lordstown, Southington). The major employers here are General Motors and Packard Electric. Sports are a major past-time in the city. The local high school, Warren G. Harding, named after the U.S. president who was born there, is known for its great athletes. During baseball season one can catch a Scrappers minor-league baseball game.

6 sights · 4 things to do · 4 places to eat · 3 places to stay

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Best things about Warren

National McKinley Birthplace Memorial

Elm Road Drive In Theatre

Warren Community Amphitheatre

W.D. Packard Music Hall

Trumbull County Courthouse

The historic county courthouse, which was once the seat of the U.S. Northwest Territory, is in the middle of the downtown square.

Women's Park

A small decorative park that contains the Every Woman's Memorial.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–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: Jul and May. (climate data from nearby Kent)

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 — 40 mi away. Directions
CLE Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Cleveland — 55 mi away (major hub). Directions

Warren is about 50 miles from Cleveland (about 45 minutes by car).

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 Trumbull County Courthouse, Trumbull County Museum, Women's Park
Lunch Nova Coffee Co
Afternoon National McKinley Birthplace Memorial, Warren Community Amphitheatre
Dinner Hot Dog Shoppe

Day 2

Morning National Packard Museum, Neil Armstrong First Flight Location
Lunch Mocha House
Afternoon Elm Road Drive In Theatre, W.D. Packard Music Hall
Dinner Sunrise Inn

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

Photos

Map

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Get in

By car

Warren is about 50 miles from Cleveland (about 45 minutes by car).

US422, SR5, SR 11, and SR 45 pass through Warren.

Get around

Bus service is provided by Western Reserve Transit Authority.

See

Throughout the city you will find many parks. The main town square becomes vibrant during summer festivals.

See Trumbull County Courthouse

The historic county courthouse, which was once the seat of the U.S. Northwest Territory, is in the middle of the downtown square.

⚠ Last checked Dec 2018 — confirm before you go

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See Women's Park

A small decorative park that contains the Every Woman's Memorial.

⚠ Last checked Dec 2018 — confirm before you go

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See Trumbull County Museum (John Stark Edwards House)

📍 303 Monroe St🕒 Thu-Sat 1PM-4PM☎ +1 330-394-4653⚠ Last checked Dec 2018 — confirm before you go

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See National Packard Museum

📍 1899 Mahoning Ave☎ +1 330-394-1899⚠ Last checked Dec 2018 — confirm before you go

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See Neil Armstrong First Flight Location

A monument to the site where Neil Armstrong took his first flight on a Ford Tri-Motor airplane on July 26, 1936. Includes a replica of the Apollo 11 Module.

🕒 10AM-5PM💲 Free⚠ Last checked Dec 2018 — confirm before you go

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