Overview
Wooster (the "oo" is pronounced like in "wood") is a city in Wayne County in Northeast Ohio. The city is also the county seat of Wayne County. The population was about 26,000 in 2019.
6 sights · 18 things to do · 8 places to eat · 5 bars & cafés · 8 places to stay
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Best things about Wooster
The College of Wooster
Independent liberal arts college, founded in 1866 and nationally recognized for an innovative curriculum that emphasizes independent learning, an ivy league atmosphere with magnificent architecture and parklike grounds, …
Congress
Village (pop. 185) in scenic Amish countryside.
OSU Agricultural Research and Development Center
Has gardens. Next to the Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute.
The College of Wooster Art Museum
Wayne Center for the Arts
Wayne County Historical Society and Museum
Artifacts and displays from Wayne County history. Tour includes current exhibit and buildings,
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 — 27 mi away. Directions
- CLE Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Cleveland — 42 mi away (major hub). Directions
There are many ways to get into Wooster because many routes converge into Wooster.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 3-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning The College of Wooster, The College of Wooster Art Museum, The Ohio Light Opera
- Lunch City Square Steakhouse
- Afternoon Freelander Theater, Wayne County Historical Society and Museum
- Dinner TJ's Restaurant
- Evening Leroy's Place
Day 2
- Morning Congress, Vulture's Knob Mountain Bike Course and Race, Wooster Memorial Park
- Lunch Coccia House Ristorante
- Afternoon Wayne Lanes, Stan Miller Park
- Dinner The Granery at The Pine Tree Barn
- Evening The Olde Jaol Brewing Co.
Day 3
- Morning OSU Agricultural Research and Development Center, Triway Lanes
- Lunch Hartzler Family Dairy and Cafe
- Afternoon Secrest Arboretum, Walton Woods
- Dinner Tulipan Hungarian Pastry & Coffee Shop
- Evening Troutman Vineyards
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
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Map
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Get in
By car
There are many ways to get into Wooster because many routes converge into Wooster.
- Route 30 - makes it easier to enter Wooster coming from the east and the Canton/Massillon area and from the west and the Mansfield area.
- Old Lincoln Highway- runs east to west into the Wooster CBD/ Main St. area.
- Route 585 - runs from the northeast from the Akron area.
- Route 250 - runs from the west into the southern portion of Wooster from the Ashland area.
- Route 3 - runs from north to south. Connects Medina and Cleveland area to the north and Columbus to the south.
- Route 83 - runs from north to south on the eastern border of Wooster. Connects to Medina and North Ridgeville in the north and Millersburg and Ohio's Amish Country in the south.
By bus
Go Greyhound
By plane
- Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) - About 50 miles northwest (best for international tourists).
- Akron-Canton Regional Airport (CAK) - About 40 miles northeast
Get around
Driving is the best way around. Walking, biking and hiking is an option since there are numerous parks and an inviting downtown area. A walk on the College of Wooster campus is also a very inviting and pleasant experience.
See
Do
Do Freelander Theater
Sports
Parks and Nature
Buy
Wooster has a number of local antique dealers, florists, and thrift shops.
Specialties
Shop Books in Stock Used & Rare
Bakeries
Florists
Eat
Eat Coccia House Ristorante
Pizzeria
Eat The Granery at The Pine Tree Barn
1868 barn offering gourmet lunches and desserts prepared fresh daily.
Eat Hartzler Family Dairy and Cafe
Sells ice cream
Eat TJ's Restaurant (C.W. Burgerstein's)
Includes C.W. Burgerstein's and Melvin's
Eat Tulipan Hungarian Pastry & Coffee Shop
Nearby
Eat Troyer's Home Pantry
Bakery and Amish cooking
Drink
Drink Leroy's Place
Popular dive bar
Drink The Olde Jaol Brewing Co.
Drink JAFB Wooster Brewery
Tap hall that lets you bring you own food.
Drink Muddy's (Muddy Waters Cafe)
A pub with steaks and a breakfast menu
Sleep
Hotels
Stay Days Inn
Bed and Breakfast
Campgrounds
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