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

Overview

West Salem is a village in Wayne County in Northeast Ohio.

1 sights · 2 things to do · 1 places to eat · 1 places to stay

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

Best things about West Salem

City Hall

A historic building

Dragway 42

A drag racing track

Swamp Cottonwood State Nature Preserve

A preserve dedicated to the rare Swamp Cottonwood. This may be a good site for Birding

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 — 33 mi away (major hub). Directions
CAK Akron Canton Regional Airport, Akron — 35 mi away. Directions

West Salem lies just north of SR 539.

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 Swamp Cottonwood State Nature Preserve, City Hall
Lunch Village Cornerstone Restaurant
Afternoon Dragway 42

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

Food for you

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