Overview
Wellington is a small town in Lorain county, Ohio, some 20 miles south of Lake Erie. It was established in 1855 and came to national prominence in 1858 when some three dozen men stormed the town hotel, rescued a runaway slave from a US posse, and smuggled him to freedom in Canada.
3 sights · 7 things to do · 1 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Wellington
Wellington Town Hall
A historic town hall building.
Spirit of 76 Museum
Museum with memorabilia from local history, including oil paintings by Archibald Willard.
Findley State Park
Lorain & West Virginia Railway
A partially preserved historic railroad that was constructed to send industrial supplies to West Virginia.
Main Street Wellington
Main Street in Wellington offers shopping opportunities and an array of historic homes dating as far back as the 1830s.
Lorain County Fair
Agricultural event with world class entertainment, tractor pulls, live animals, demo derby, combine derby and horse racing. The Lorain County Fair offers a week-long family activity with rides, crafts, live music, and th…
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 84°F; winter lows dip to about 22°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Sep and Apr. (climate data from nearby Cleveland)
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 — 26 mi away (major hub). Directions
- CAK Akron Canton Regional Airport, Akron — 44 mi away. Directions
Wellington is at the intersection of SR 18, and SR 58. Oberlin is directly north of Wellington on SR58.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Wellington Town Hall, Lorain County Fair, Findley State Park
- Lunch Bread-n-Brew
- Afternoon Lorain & West Virginia Railway, Days of Yore Herb & Flower Farm
- Evening Fort's Tavern
Day 2
- Morning Spirit of 76 Museum, Main Street Wellington, Ohio Scottish Games
- Afternoon Bonnie Brae Farms, Caley National Wildlife Woods
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
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Get in
By car
Wellington is at the intersection of SR 18, and SR 58. Oberlin is directly north of Wellington on SR58.
See
Do Main Street Wellington
Main Street in Wellington offers shopping opportunities and an array of historic homes dating as far back as the 1830s.
See Lorain & West Virginia Railway (L&WV)
A partially preserved historic railroad that was constructed to send industrial supplies to West Virginia.
Do
Events
Do Lorain County Fair
Agricultural event with world class entertainment, tractor pulls, live animals, demo derby, combine derby and horse racing. The Lorain County Fair offers a week-long family activity with rides, crafts, live music, and their famous demolition derby. You can also take a ride on an old fashion steam train.
Nature
Do Findley State Park
Do Days of Yore Herb & Flower Farm
Do Caley National Wildlife Woods
Managed wetland habitat is popular with many types of waterfowl. Nearly all species of dabbling ducks migrate here during spring and fall.
Eat
Drink
Drink Fort's Tavern (Fort's Olde Town Tavern)
Has live music.
Sleep
Stay Clare-Mar Lakes Campground & RV Sales
Stay Findley State Park
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