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

Overview

Willoughby is a town in Lake County in Ohio.

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

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

Best things about Willoughby

Squire's Castle

The ruins of a manor house.

Kirtland Temple

The first temple of the Latter Day Saint movement, dedicated by Joseph Smith in 1836. The temple is now operated by the Community of Christ which offers tours of the building.

Lake County Captains

A local minor league baseball team.

North Chagrin Reservation

The Fine Arts Association

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 — 28 mi away (major hub). Directions
CAK Akron Canton Regional Airport, Akron — 51 mi away. Directions

I90 runs through Willoughby.

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 Squire's Castle, Lake County Captains, Kirtland Temple
Lunch Sol
Afternoon North Chagrin Reservation, The Fine Arts Association
Evening Ballantine

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

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

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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Understand

Visitor Information

Place Willoughby Area Welcome Center

📍 2 Public Square☎ +1 440 942-1905⚠ Last checked Jan 2019 — confirm before you go

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Get in

By plane

Go Lost Nation Airport

A general aviation airport.

⚠ Last checked Nov 2018 — confirm before you go

Maps

By car

I90 runs through Willoughby.

See

See Squire's Castle

The ruins of a manor house.

⚠ Last checked Nov 2018 — confirm before you go

Maps Website

See Kirtland Temple

The first temple of the Latter Day Saint movement, dedicated by Joseph Smith in 1836. The temple is now operated by the Community of Christ which offers tours of the building.

📍 7809 Joseph St, Kirtland

Maps Website