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− '''Wooster'''[http://www.woosteroh.com/] is a city in [[Wayne County]], [[Northeast Ohio|Northeast]],[[Ohio]]. The city is also the county seat of [[Wayne County]]. + [[Image:Ohio_-_Wooster_-_County_Courthouse.jpg|thumb|Right350px|Wayne County Courthouse]]
  + '''Wooster'''[http://www.woosteroh.com/] (IPA chart for English) {{IPA|[wʊstɚ]}}; first syllable pronounced with a short double-O) is a city in [[Wayne County (Ohio)|Wayne County]] in [[Northeast Ohio|Northeast]] [[Ohio]].  The city is also the county seat of Wayne County.  The population was 24,811 at the 2000 census.
    
  ==Get in==   ==Get in==
  + ===By car===
  There are many ways to get into Wooster because many routes converge into Wooster.     There are many ways to get into Wooster because many routes converge into Wooster.  
− *'''Route 30''' - Newly constructed rte. 30 freeway makes it easier to enter Wooster coming from the east and the [[Canton]]/ [[Massillon]] area and from the west and the [[Mansfield]] area.   + *'''Route 30''' - Newly constructed rte. 30 freeway makes it easier to enter Wooster coming from the east and the [[Canton (Ohio)|Canton]]/[[Massillon]] area and from the west and the [[Mansfield (Ohio)|Mansfield]] area.  
  *'''Old Lincoln Highway'''- runs east to west into the Wooster CBD/ Main St. 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 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 250''' - runs from the west into the southern portion of Wooster from the [[Ashland (Ohio)|Ashland]] area.
  *'''Route 3''' - runs from north to south. Connects [[Medina]] and [[Cleveland]] area to the north and [[Columbus]] to the south.   *'''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 [[Cleveland]] in the north and [[Millersburg]] and Amish country in the south. + *'''Route 83''' - runs from north to south on the eastern border of Wooster. Connects to [[Medina]] and [[Cleveland]] in the north and [[Millersburg]] and Ohio's Amish Country in the south.
  +  
  + ===By bus===
  +  
  + * '''Greyhound''', 127 E Henry Street, tel: 330-262-0341 (main), 330-262-0341 (Greyhound Package Express), 800-454-2487 (Greyhound Charter). Open Su-F 09:30-13:30 + 16:30-17:30, closed Sa.
  +  
  + ===By air===
  +  
  + *'''[[Cleveland]] Hopkins International Airport''' - About 50 miles northwest (best for international tourists).
  + *'''Akron-Canton Regional Airport''' - About 40 miles northeast
    
  ==Get around==   ==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==   ==See==
  * <see name="Meadow Lake Park" address="8970 Canaan Center Road" directions="" phone="+1-(330)-435-6652" email="info@meadowlakepark.com" fax="" url="http://www.meadowlakepark.com" hours="" price=""> </see>   * <see name="Meadow Lake Park" address="8970 Canaan Center Road" directions="" phone="+1-(330)-435-6652" email="info@meadowlakepark.com" fax="" url="http://www.meadowlakepark.com" hours="" price=""> </see>
  * <see name="The College of Wooster Art Museum" address="1220 Beall Avenue" directions="In the Ebert Art Center off Beall Avenue between Wayne Avenue and University Street." phone="+1-(330)-263-2495" email="" fax="+1-(330)-263-2633" url="http://artmuseum.wooster.edu/" hours="Monday: Closed, Tues - Fri :  10:30 am - 4:30 pm,  Sat & Sun: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Closed during holidays & college breaks." price=""> </see>   * <see name="The College of Wooster Art Museum" address="1220 Beall Avenue" directions="In the Ebert Art Center off Beall Avenue between Wayne Avenue and University Street." phone="+1-(330)-263-2495" email="" fax="+1-(330)-263-2633" url="http://artmuseum.wooster.edu/" hours="Monday: Closed, Tues - Fri :  10:30 am - 4:30 pm,  Sat & Sun: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Closed during holidays & college breaks." price=""> </see>
  + *'''The College of Wooster'''[http://www.wooster.edu/] - 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, 1189 Beall(pronounced bell) Ave., (330) 263-2000 
  * <see name="Wayne Center for the Arts" address="237 South Walnut Street" directions="" phone="+1-(330)-264-2787" email="waynectr@wayneartscenter.org" fax="" url="http://www.wayneartscenter.org/" hours="Hours: M - F.: 9am - 9pm; Sat.: 9am - 4pm." price=""> </see>   * <see name="Wayne Center for the Arts" address="237 South Walnut Street" directions="" phone="+1-(330)-264-2787" email="waynectr@wayneartscenter.org" fax="" url="http://www.wayneartscenter.org/" hours="Hours: M - F.: 9am - 9pm; Sat.: 9am - 4pm." price=""> </see>
  *'''Wayne County Historical Society and Museum'''[http://www.waynehistorical.org/] - Artifacts and displays from Wayne County history, 546 E. Bowman St., (330) 264-8856, OPEN: Wednesday through Sunday, 2:00 - 4:30 pm, Tour includes current exhibit and buildings, Closed January and holidays, ADMISSION: $5.00 adults; children under 14 and members of the society, free.   *'''Wayne County Historical Society and Museum'''[http://www.waynehistorical.org/] - Artifacts and displays from Wayne County history, 546 E. Bowman St., (330) 264-8856, OPEN: Wednesday through Sunday, 2:00 - 4:30 pm, Tour includes current exhibit and buildings, Closed January and holidays, ADMISSION: $5.00 adults; children under 14 and members of the society, free.
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  *'''Jaycee Park''' - Between Spink and Gasche Streets, playground and picnic pavillion   *'''Jaycee Park''' - Between Spink and Gasche Streets, playground and picnic pavillion
  *'''Knights Field Park ''' - Located off Rebecca Street, pool, tennis courts, horseshoe court, picnic pavillion, playground.   *'''Knights Field Park ''' - Located off Rebecca Street, pool, tennis courts, horseshoe court, picnic pavillion, playground.
  + *'''Secrest Arboretum''' at The Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, 2680 Madison Ave. ''1+'' 330-263-3741 
  *'''Stan Miller Park''' - Near US Route 30 interchange, off Beaver Street, playground, picnic pavillion, pond with fountain, skate park, playing fields.   *'''Stan Miller Park''' - Near US Route 30 interchange, off Beaver Street, playground, picnic pavillion, pond with fountain, skate park, playing fields.
  *'''Walnut Street Park''' - South Grant and West Henry Streets, behind the Wayne Center for the Arts, basketball court, playground, picnic tables.   *'''Walnut Street Park''' - South Grant and West Henry Streets, behind the Wayne Center for the Arts, basketball court, playground, picnic tables.
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  ==Do==   ==Do==
  + *'''Wayne County Fair'''[http://www.waynecountyfairohio.com/] - Held each September.
  * <do name="Acres of Fun/Wooster Skateland Rollerskating Rink" address="3889 Friendsville Road" directions="" phone="+1-(330)-345-4386" email="" fax="" url="http://www.acresoffun.com/" hours="" price=""> </do>   * <do name="Acres of Fun/Wooster Skateland Rollerskating Rink" address="3889 Friendsville Road" directions="" phone="+1-(330)-345-4386" email="" fax="" url="http://www.acresoffun.com/" hours="" price=""> </do>
  * <do name="Vulture's Knob Mountain Bike Course and Race" address="4300 Mechanicsburg Road" directions="" phone="+1-(330)-264-7636" email="" fax="" url="http://www.vulturesknob.com/" hours="" price=""> </do>   * <do name="Vulture's Knob Mountain Bike Course and Race" address="4300 Mechanicsburg Road" directions="" phone="+1-(330)-264-7636" email="" fax="" url="http://www.vulturesknob.com/" hours="" price=""> </do>
  * <do name="The Ohio Light Opera" address="" directions="" phone="+1-(330)-263-2345" email="ohiolightopera@wooster.edu" fax="" url="http://olo.wooster.edu/index.php" hours="" price=""> </do>   * <do name="The Ohio Light Opera" address="" directions="" phone="+1-(330)-263-2345" email="ohiolightopera@wooster.edu" fax="" url="http://olo.wooster.edu/index.php" hours="" price=""> </do>
− *'''Alice Noble Ice Arena''' - 851 Oldman Rd, (330) 345-8686 + *'''Alice Noble Ice Arena'''[http://www.nobleice.com/] - 851 Oldman Rd, (330) 345-8686
  *'''Lock & Load Paintball''' - 1646 Fulton Rd, (330) 435-4280     *'''Lock & Load Paintball''' - 1646 Fulton Rd, (330) 435-4280  
− *'''Triway Lanes''' - Bowling, 3392 Columbus Rd, (330) 262-2451   + *'''Triway Lanes'''[http://www.triwaylanes.com/] - Bowling, 3392 Columbus Rd, (330) 262-2451  
  *'''Wayne Lanes''' - Bowling, 1983 E Lincoln Way, (330) 264-9025     *'''Wayne Lanes''' - Bowling, 1983 E Lincoln Way, (330) 264-9025  
  *'''Christmas Run Pool''' - Blessings Ave, (330) 262-2891     *'''Christmas Run Pool''' - Blessings Ave, (330) 262-2891  
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  ==Buy==   ==Buy==
− *'''Freedlanders Department Store''' - A must see, a shopping icon in Wooster for over 50 years, 125 W Liberty St, (330) 262-4010 + *'''Everything Rubbermaid'''[http://www.everythingrubbermaidstore.com] - Offers the largest assortment of Rubbermaid products anywhere in the world, 115 S Market St, (330) 264-7119
  *'''Wooster Book Company'''[http://www.woosterbook.com/] - One of Ohio's largest independent bookstores, 205 West Liberty Street, 1-800-982-6651   *'''Wooster Book Company'''[http://www.woosterbook.com/] - One of Ohio's largest independent bookstores, 205 West Liberty Street, 1-800-982-6651
  *'''Friendtique''' - 123 E Liberty St, (330) 262-2012     *'''Friendtique''' - 123 E Liberty St, (330) 262-2012  
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  *'''Village Bake Shoppe''' - Bakery, 3258 N Elyria Rd, (330) 263-6576     *'''Village Bake Shoppe''' - Bakery, 3258 N Elyria Rd, (330) 263-6576  
  *'''Buehler's Fresh Food Markets'''[http://buehlers.com] - Home of this regional grocery chain, Various locations.   *'''Buehler's Fresh Food Markets'''[http://buehlers.com] - Home of this regional grocery chain, Various locations.
− *'''Bob's Wooster Food Market''' - Meat market, 817 E Bowman St, (330) 262-9871   
  *'''Butcher Block & Deli''' - 842 E Milltown Rd, (330) 345-6906     *'''Butcher Block & Deli''' - 842 E Milltown Rd, (330) 345-6906  
  *'''Wooster Natural Foods''' - Natural and Organic Foods, 138 E Liberty St, (330) 264-9797   *'''Wooster Natural Foods''' - Natural and Organic Foods, 138 E Liberty St, (330) 264-9797
    
  ==Eat==   ==Eat==
− *'''Amish Door Restaurant''' - 6655 East Lincoln Way, 330-263-0547  
  *'''C.W. Burgerstein's''' - 359 West Liberty Street, 330-264-6263     *'''C.W. Burgerstein's''' - 359 West Liberty Street, 330-264-6263  
  *'''Coccia House Ristorante''' - Pizzeria, 764 Pittsburgh Avenue, 330-262-7136   *'''Coccia House Ristorante''' - Pizzeria, 764 Pittsburgh Avenue, 330-262-7136
  *'''Downtown Grill & Cafe''' - Best Western, 243 E. Liberty Street, 330-264-7750   *'''Downtown Grill & Cafe''' - Best Western, 243 E. Liberty Street, 330-264-7750
  *'''Fill 'er Up Cafe''' - 117 West Liberty Street, 330-345-5787   *'''Fill 'er Up Cafe''' - 117 West Liberty Street, 330-345-5787
− *'''The Granery at The Pine Tree Barn''' - 4374 Shreve Road, 330-264-1014 + *'''The Granery at The Pine Tree Barn'''[http://www.pinetreebarn.com/] - 1868 barn offering gourmet lunches and desserts prepared fresh daily, 4374 Shreve Road, 330-264-1014
  *'''Great American Grill''' - Hilton Garden Inn, 959 Dover Road, 330-202-7701   *'''Great American Grill''' - Hilton Garden Inn, 959 Dover Road, 330-202-7701
− *'''Hartzler Family Dairy and Cafe''' - 5454 Cleveland Road, 330-345-8190 + *'''Hartzler Family Dairy and Cafe'''[http://www.hartzlerfamilydairy.com/] - 5454 Cleveland Road, 330-345-8190
  *'''Kaffee Haus''' - 2730 Cleveland Road, 330-345-7417   *'''Kaffee Haus''' - 2730 Cleveland Road, 330-345-7417
  *'''Matsos Family Restaurant''' - 154 West Liberty Street, 330-264-8800   *'''Matsos Family Restaurant''' - 154 West Liberty Street, 330-264-8800
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  *'''Neighborhood Cafe''' - 1638B Old Columbus Road, 330-363-7200   *'''Neighborhood Cafe''' - 1638B Old Columbus Road, 330-363-7200
  *'''The Olde Jaol Brewing Co.''' - 215 North Walnut Street, 330-262-3333   *'''The Olde Jaol Brewing Co.''' - 215 North Walnut Street, 330-262-3333
− *'''SSScoops''' - 4146 Burbank Road, 330-345-1123 + *'''South Market Bistro'''[http://www.southmarketbistro.com/] - 151 South Market Street, 330-264-3663
− *'''South Market Bistro''' - 151 South Market Street, 330-264-3663 + 
  *'''Tomassettis Pizza''' - 146 S. Market Street, 330-263-0303   *'''Tomassettis Pizza''' - 146 S. Market Street, 330-263-0303
− *'''TJ's Restaurant''' - 359 West Liberty Street, 330-264-6263 + *'''TJ's Restaurant'''[http://www.tjsrestaurants.com] - 359 West Liberty Street, 330-264-6263
  *'''The Towne Market Cafe''' - 334 North Market Street, 330-264-6797   *'''The Towne Market Cafe''' - 334 North Market Street, 330-264-6797
  *'''Tulipan Hungarian Pastry & Coffee Shop''' - 122 S. Market Street, 330-264-8092   *'''Tulipan Hungarian Pastry & Coffee Shop''' - 122 S. Market Street, 330-264-8092
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  ==Drink==   ==Drink==
− *'''Club Bacchus''' - Adult Entertainment bar, 3331 E Lincoln Way, (330) 262-5654 (Warning: there are regular strip shows) +  
− *'''Conti's Restaurant & Lounge''' - 1106 Pittsburg Ave, (330) 262-0952 + 
  *'''Decades'''[http://www.decadesclub.com/] - 1865 Beall Ave, (330) 262-5111     *'''Decades'''[http://www.decadesclub.com/] - 1865 Beall Ave, (330) 262-5111  
  *'''Gemini Lounge''' - 269 Valley View Dr, (330) 263-4411     *'''Gemini Lounge''' - 269 Valley View Dr, (330) 263-4411  
− *'''Murphy's Market Grill''' - 234 S Market St, (330) 262-0741 + *'''Murphy's Market Gill''' - 234 S Market St, (330) 262-0741
  + *'''Leroy's Place''' - 400 Palmer St.  Popular dive bar
  + *'''DeNovo''' - 1931 Portage Rd.  Trendy two story club with huge dance floor  
  + * <drink name="Troutman Vineyards" alt="" address="4243 Columbus Road" directions="" phone="+1-330-263-4345" email="" fax="" url="http://www.troutmanvineyards.com" hours="" price=""></drink>
    
  ==Sleep==   ==Sleep==
− * <sleep name="AmeriHost Inn Wooster - East" address="2055 Lincoln Way East" directions="" phone="+1-(330)-262-5008" email="043@arlingtonhospitality.com" fax="+1-(330)-262-5084" url="http://www.staywooster.com/" hours="Check in time: , Check out time:" price=""> </sleep> +  
− * <sleep name="Barrister's End Bed & Breakfast" address="356 North Market Street" directions="" phone="+1-(513)-262-4085" email="" fax="" url="" hours="Check in time: , Check out time:" price=""> </sleep> + 
  * <sleep name="Best Western Wooster Plaza" address="243 East Liberty" directions="" phone="+1-(330)-264-7750" email="" fax="" url="http://www.bestwestern.com/" hours="Check in time: , Check out time:" price="$75.00"> </sleep>   * <sleep name="Best Western Wooster Plaza" address="243 East Liberty" directions="" phone="+1-(330)-264-7750" email="" fax="" url="http://www.bestwestern.com/" hours="Check in time: , Check out time:" price="$75.00"> </sleep>
− * <sleep name="Mirabelle Bed & Breakfast" address="1626 Beall Avenue" directions="" phone="+1-(330)-264-6006" email="MirabelleBandB1@aol.com" fax="" url="http://www.bbonline.com/oh/mirabelle/" hours="Check in time: , Check out time:" price=""> </sleep> + *'''Black Squirrel Inn''' [http://www.bbonline.com/oh/blacksquirrel/] - 1870 restored Victorian home at 636 College Avenue, 1 block from The College of Wooster. Email fongwong@earthlink.net for reservations or phone 1-800-760-1710.
− * <sleep name="Wooster Inn" address="801 East Wayne Avenue" directions="" phone="+1-(330)-263-2660" email="woosterinn@wooster.edu" fax="+1-(330)-263-2661" url="http://woosterinn.wooster.edu/" hours="Check in time: , Check out time:" price=""> </sleep> + *'''The Cabin at Sassafras Knoll'''[http://www.bbonline.com/oh/sassafras/] - A restored 1820s cabin in a secluded Amish country setting, 5932 Secrest Rd, 330-264-6941
− *'''Beck's Family Campground''' - 8375 Friendsville Rd, (330) 264-9930 + *'''Leila Belle Inn Bed & Breakfast'''[http://www.wooster-bnb.com/] - Restored 1881 Victorian home 846 E. Bowman St., 330-262-8866
− *'''Meadow Lake Park'''[http://www.meadowlakepark.com/] - 8970 Canaan Center Road, 330-677-4478 + *<sleep name="St. Paul Hotel" alt="" address="203 S. Market St." directions="" phone="330.601.1900" url="http://www.stpaulhotelwooster.com/" checkin="" checkout="" price="" lat="" long="">A boutique hotel on Market St. in downtown Wooster. Sleek, modern decor and furniture.</sleep>
    
  ==Get out==   ==Get out==
− {{isIn|Wayne_County}} + *[[Cleveland]] (northeast)
  + *[[Mansfield (Ohio)|Mansfield]] (west)
  + *[[Columbus]] (southwest)
  + *[[Canton (Ohio)|Canton]] (east)
  + *[[Akron]] (northeast)
  + *'''Amish Country''' (south, southeast)
  +  
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  + | majorl1=[[Fort Wayne]]
  + | minorl1=[[Mansfield (Ohio)|Mansfield]]
  + | directionr1=E
  + | majorr1=[[Canton (Ohio)|Canton]]
  + | minorr1=[[Dalton (Ohio)|Dalton]]
  + }}
  +  
  + {{outline}}
  + {{isPartOf|Wayne County (Ohio)}}
  {{geo|40.8000|-81.9333}}   {{geo|40.8000|-81.9333}}
  + 
  [[WikiPedia:Wooster,_Ohio]]   [[WikiPedia:Wooster,_Ohio]]
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		Latest revision as of 04:33, 6 August 2012
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Get in 
By car
By bus
By air


Get around
See
Do
Buy
Eat
Drink
Sleep
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Wayne County Courthouse
Wooster[1] (IPA chart for English) (IPA: [wʊstɚ]); first syllable pronounced with a short double-O) is a city in Wayne County in Northeast Ohio.  The city is also the county seat of Wayne County.  The population was 24,811 at the 2000 census.

[edit] Get in
[edit] By car
There are many ways to get into Wooster because many routes converge into Wooster. 

Route 30 - Newly constructed rte. 30 freeway 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 Cleveland in the north and Millersburg and Ohio's Amish Country in the south.

[edit] By bus
 Greyhound, 127 E Henry Street, tel: 330-262-0341 (main), 330-262-0341 (Greyhound Package Express), 800-454-2487 (Greyhound Charter). Open Su-F 09:30-13:30 + 16:30-17:30, closed Sa.

[edit] By air
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport - About 50 miles northwest (best for international tourists).
Akron-Canton Regional Airport - About 40 miles northeast

[edit] 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.

[edit][add listing] See
 Meadow Lake Park, 8970 Canaan Center Road, ☎ +1-(330)-435-6652 (info@meadowlakepark.com), [2].    edit
 The College of Wooster Art Museum, 1220 Beall Avenue (In the Ebert Art Center off Beall Avenue between Wayne Avenue and University Street.), ☎ +1-(330)-263-2495 (fax: +1-(330)-263-2633), [3]. Monday: Closed, Tues - Fri : 10:30 am - 4:30 pm, Sat & Sun: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Closed during holidays & college breaks..    edit
The College of Wooster[4] - 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, 1189 Beall(pronounced bell) Ave., (330) 263-2000 
 Wayne Center for the Arts, 237 South Walnut Street, ☎ +1-(330)-264-2787 (waynectr@wayneartscenter.org), [5]. Hours: M - F.: 9am - 9pm; Sat.: 9am - 4pm..    edit
Wayne County Historical Society and Museum[6] - Artifacts and displays from Wayne County history, 546 E. Bowman St., (330) 264-8856, OPEN: Wednesday through Sunday, 2:00 - 4:30 pm, Tour includes current exhibit and buildings, Closed January and holidays, ADMISSION: $5.00 adults; children under 14 and members of the society, free.
Wooster Parks - 13 parks (listed below), 2759 Long Rd, (330) 263-5206
Wooster Memorial Park - Seven miles of hiking trails and picnic pavilions. Horseback riding and mountain biking are prohibited. Five miles West of Wooster, off US 250
Bell Park - Located off Winter Street, behind the hospital, playground
Christmas Run Park - North of Bowman Street, between Grant and Woodland, playground, pool, tennis courts, picnic pavillons, gazebo, covered bridge, creek, pond.
Cohan Park - Located off Miller Blvd, playground and picnic pavillion
Freedlander Park - Hillside Drive, off Friendsville Road, pool, chalet, picnic pavillions, playground, sand volleyball court, playing fields, horseshoe court, lake.
Hudson Park - Cleveland and Smithville-Western Roads, picnic tables
Gerstenslager Park - Located off SR 585, picnic tables, baseball fields
Grosjean Park - Located on Freedlander Road and Maple Street - near Schellin Park, stream and walkway for nature trails
Jaycee Park - Between Spink and Gasche Streets, playground and picnic pavillion
Knights Field Park  - Located off Rebecca Street, pool, tennis courts, horseshoe court, picnic pavillion, playground.
Secrest Arboretum at The Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, 2680 Madison Ave. 1+ 330-263-3741 
Stan Miller Park - Near US Route 30 interchange, off Beaver Street, playground, picnic pavillion, pond with fountain, skate park, playing fields.
Walnut Street Park - South Grant and West Henry Streets, behind the Wayne Center for the Arts, basketball court, playground, picnic tables.
Walton Woods - Located off Mechanicsburg Road, tree nursery and flower beds

[edit][add listing] Do
Wayne County Fair[7] - Held each September.
 Acres of Fun/Wooster Skateland Rollerskating Rink, 3889 Friendsville Road, ☎ +1-(330)-345-4386, [8].    edit
 Vulture's Knob Mountain Bike Course and Race, 4300 Mechanicsburg Road, ☎ +1-(330)-264-7636, [9].    edit
 The Ohio Light Opera, ☎ +1-(330)-263-2345 (ohiolightopera@wooster.edu), [10].    edit
Alice Noble Ice Arena[11] - 851 Oldman Rd, (330) 345-8686
Lock & Load Paintball - 1646 Fulton Rd, (330) 435-4280 
Triway Lanes[12] - Bowling, 3392 Columbus Rd, (330) 262-2451 
Wayne Lanes - Bowling, 1983 E Lincoln Way, (330) 264-9025 
Christmas Run Pool - Blessings Ave, (330) 262-2891 
Freedlander Pool - Buena Vista Dr, (330) 345-8334
Knight Field Pool - Rebecca St, (330) 262-8468 
Wooster Racquet & Fitness Club - 1578 Mechanicsburg Rd, (330) 262-8181 
Out of the Rough - Golf driving range, 4393 E Lincoln Way, (330) 264-4941

[edit][add listing] Buy
Everything Rubbermaid[13] - Offers the largest assortment of Rubbermaid products anywhere in the world, 115 S Market St, (330) 264-7119
Wooster Book Company[14] - One of Ohio's largest independent bookstores, 205 West Liberty Street, 1-800-982-6651
Friendtique - 123 E Liberty St, (330) 262-2012 
Nice as New - Vintage and used clothing, 2019 Portage Rd, (330) 264-0896 
Online Selling Store - 104 Spink St, (330) 264-0292
A Sentimental Journey - Antiques and collectibles, 126 S Market St, (330) 264-3433 
Harbor Hill Heirlooms - Antiques and collectibles, 2460 Wimpole St, (330) 264-5966 
Harley's Antiques & Uniques - 4629 E Lincoln Way, (330) 263-9963
House Of Rand Collectibles - 120 E Liberty St, (330) 264-4222
Leonard Goldstein Antiques - 6724 Millersburg Rd, (330) 264-1724
Little Mama's Antiques - 4420 Fredericksburg Rd, (330) 262-1273 
Lovee Collectibles - 2524 Portage Grove Ct, (330) 263-2665 
Springville Antiques - 5327 Columbus Rd, (330) 201-0687 
Uptown Downtown - 215 W Liberty St, (330) 262-9735
Hawg Closet - 133 N Market St, (330) 263-7559 
Craft Emporium[15] - 6096 E. Lincoln Way, 1-888-769-1551
Gallery in the Vault[16] - Fine art, creative gifts, ceramics, art glass, original wall art, jewelry, and custom framing, 105 E. Liberty Street, 1-800-541-9202
Books in Stock Used & Rare - 140 E Liberty St, (330) 262-2665 
An Elegant Affair - Florist and gifts, 421 N Bever St, (330) 264-1958
Bouquet Shop - 2651 Cleveland Rd, (330) 345-6164 
Buchwalter Greenhouse[17] - 6554 Back Orrville Rd, (330) 669-3489
Com-Patt-ibles Floral Elegance[18] - 149 N. Grant St, 1-800-726-8654
Green Thumb Floral & Gifts[19] - 1583 Madison Ave, 1-800-823-3569
Wooster Floral & Gifts[20] - 675 Portage Rd, 1-800-837-9630
Greenhouse Shoppe - 3649 Cleveland Rd, (330) 345-5300
Cakes by Diane - Bakery, 5353 Millersburg Rd, (330) 264-1380 
Robin's Gourmet Cheesecakes - 3763 Bates Rd, (330) 262-1031 
Troyer's Home Pantry II - Bakery, 319 E North St, (330) 263-1990 
Village Bake Shoppe - Bakery, 3258 N Elyria Rd, (330) 263-6576 
Buehler's Fresh Food Markets[21] - Home of this regional grocery chain, Various locations.
Butcher Block & Deli - 842 E Milltown Rd, (330) 345-6906 
Wooster Natural Foods - Natural and Organic Foods, 138 E Liberty St, (330) 264-9797

[edit][add listing] Eat
C.W. Burgerstein's - 359 West Liberty Street, 330-264-6263 
Coccia House Ristorante - Pizzeria, 764 Pittsburgh Avenue, 330-262-7136
Downtown Grill & Cafe - Best Western, 243 E. Liberty Street, 330-264-7750
Fill 'er Up Cafe - 117 West Liberty Street, 330-345-5787
The Granery at The Pine Tree Barn[22] - 1868 barn offering gourmet lunches and desserts prepared fresh daily, 4374 Shreve Road, 330-264-1014
Great American Grill - Hilton Garden Inn, 959 Dover Road, 330-202-7701
Hartzler Family Dairy and Cafe[23] - 5454 Cleveland Road, 330-345-8190
Kaffee Haus - 2730 Cleveland Road, 330-345-7417
Matsos Family Restaurant - 154 West Liberty Street, 330-264-8800
The Mill Restaurant - Buelers, 3540 Burbank Road, 330-345-5908
Melvin's - 359 W. Liberty Street, 330-264-6263
Neighborhood Cafe - 1638B Old Columbus Road, 330-363-7200
The Olde Jaol Brewing Co. - 215 North Walnut Street, 330-262-3333
South Market Bistro[24] - 151 South Market Street, 330-264-3663
Tomassettis Pizza - 146 S. Market Street, 330-263-0303
TJ's Restaurant[25] - 359 West Liberty Street, 330-264-6263
The Towne Market Cafe - 334 North Market Street, 330-264-6797
Tulipan Hungarian Pastry & Coffee Shop - 122 S. Market Street, 330-264-8092
The Wooster Inn[26] - 801 East Wayne Avenue, 330-263-2660
Muddy Waters Cafe - 146 E. Liberty St., 330-264-2604 
Mr. J's Lunchbox - 580 Skylark Ave.

[edit][add listing] Drink
Decades[27] - 1865 Beall Ave, (330) 262-5111 
Gemini Lounge - 269 Valley View Dr, (330) 263-4411 
Murphy's Market Gill - 234 S Market St, (330) 262-0741
Leroy's Place - 400 Palmer St.  Popular dive bar
DeNovo - 1931 Portage Rd.  Trendy two story club with huge dance floor  
 Troutman Vineyards, 4243 Columbus Road, ☎ +1-330-263-4345, [28].  edit

[edit][add listing] Sleep
 Best Western Wooster Plaza, 243 East Liberty, ☎ +1-(330)-264-7750, [29].   $75.00.  edit
Black Squirrel Inn [30] - 1870 restored Victorian home at 636 College Avenue, 1 block from The College of Wooster. Email fongwong@earthlink.net for reservations or phone 1-800-760-1710.
The Cabin at Sassafras Knoll[31] - A restored 1820s cabin in a secluded Amish country setting, 5932 Secrest Rd, 330-264-6941
Leila Belle Inn Bed & Breakfast[32] - Restored 1881 Victorian home 846 E. Bowman St., 330-262-8866
St. Paul Hotel, 203 S. Market St., ☎ 330.601.1900, [33]. A boutique hotel on Market St. in downtown Wooster. Sleek, modern decor and furniture.  edit

[edit] Get out
Cleveland (northeast)
Mansfield (west)
Columbus (southwest)
Canton (east)
Akron (northeast)
Amish Country (south, southeast)








Routes through Wooster





 Fort Wayne ← Mansfield ←

  W  E 

 → Dalton → Canton








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-'''Wooster'''[http://www.woosteroh.com/] is a city in [[Wayne County]], [[Northeast Ohio|Northeast]],[[Ohio]]. The city is also the county seat of [[Wayne County]].
+[[Image:Ohio_-_Wooster_-_County_Courthouse.jpg|thumb|Right350px|Wayne County Courthouse]]
+'''Wooster'''[http://www.woosteroh.com/] (IPA chart for English) {{IPA|[wʊstɚ]}}; first syllable pronounced with a short double-O) is a city in [[Wayne County (Ohio)|Wayne County]] in [[Northeast Ohio|Northeast]] [[Ohio]].  The city is also the county seat of Wayne County.  The population was 24,811 at the 2000 census.
 ==Get in==
+===By car===
 There are many ways to get into Wooster because many routes converge into Wooster.
-*'''Route 30''' - Newly constructed rte. 30 freeway makes it easier to enter Wooster coming from the east and the [[Canton]]/ [[Massillon]] area and from the west and the [[Mansfield]] area.
+*'''Route 30''' - Newly constructed rte. 30 freeway makes it easier to enter Wooster coming from the east and the [[Canton (Ohio)|Canton]]/[[Massillon]] area and from the west and the [[Mansfield (Ohio)|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 250''' - runs from the west into the southern portion of Wooster from the [[Ashland (Ohio)|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 [[Cleveland]] in the north and [[Millersburg]] and Amish country in the south.
+*'''Route 83''' - runs from north to south on the eastern border of Wooster. Connects to [[Medina]] and [[Cleveland]] in the north and [[Millersburg]] and Ohio's Amish Country in the south.
+===By bus===
+* '''Greyhound''', 127 E Henry Street, tel: 330-262-0341 (main), 330-262-0341 (Greyhound Package Express), 800-454-2487 (Greyhound Charter). Open Su-F 09:30-13:30 + 16:30-17:30, closed Sa.
+===By air===
+*'''[[Cleveland]] Hopkins International Airport''' - About 50 miles northwest (best for international tourists).
+*'''Akron-Canton Regional Airport''' - 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==
 * <see name="Meadow Lake Park" address="8970 Canaan Center Road" directions="" phone="+1-(330)-435-6652" email="info@meadowlakepark.com" fax="" url="http://www.meadowlakepark.com" hours="" price=""> </see>
 * <see name="The College of Wooster Art Museum" address="1220 Beall Avenue" directions="In the Ebert Art Center off Beall Avenue between Wayne Avenue and University Street." phone="+1-(330)-263-2495" email="" fax="+1-(330)-263-2633" url="http://artmuseum.wooster.edu/" hours="Monday: Closed, Tues - Fri :  10:30 am - 4:30 pm,  Sat & Sun: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Closed during holidays & college breaks." price=""> </see>
+*'''The College of Wooster'''[http://www.wooster.edu/] - 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, 1189 Beall(pronounced bell) Ave., (330) 263-2000
 * <see name="Wayne Center for the Arts" address="237 South Walnut Street" directions="" phone="+1-(330)-264-2787" email="waynectr@wayneartscenter.org" fax="" url="http://www.wayneartscenter.org/" hours="Hours: M - F.: 9am - 9pm; Sat.: 9am - 4pm." price=""> </see>
 *'''Wayne County Historical Society and Museum'''[http://www.waynehistorical.org/] - Artifacts and displays from Wayne County history, 546 E. Bowman St., (330) 264-8856, OPEN: Wednesday through Sunday, 2:00 - 4:30 pm, Tour includes current exhibit and buildings, Closed January and holidays, ADMISSION: $5.00 adults; children under 14 and members of the society, free.
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 *'''Jaycee Park''' - Between Spink and Gasche Streets, playground and picnic pavillion
 *'''Knights Field Park ''' - Located off Rebecca Street, pool, tennis courts, horseshoe court, picnic pavillion, playground.
+*'''Secrest Arboretum''' at The Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, 2680 Madison Ave. ''1+'' 330-263-3741
 *'''Stan Miller Park''' - Near US Route 30 interchange, off Beaver Street, playground, picnic pavillion, pond with fountain, skate park, playing fields.
 *'''Walnut Street Park''' - South Grant and West Henry Streets, behind the Wayne Center for the Arts, basketball court, playground, picnic tables.
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 ==Do==
+*'''Wayne County Fair'''[http://www.waynecountyfairohio.com/] - Held each September.
 * <do name="Acres of Fun/Wooster Skateland Rollerskating Rink" address="3889 Friendsville Road" directions="" phone="+1-(330)-345-4386" email="" fax="" url="http://www.acresoffun.com/" hours="" price=""> </do>
 * <do name="Vulture's Knob Mountain Bike Course and Race" address="4300 Mechanicsburg Road" directions="" phone="+1-(330)-264-7636" email="" fax="" url="http://www.vulturesknob.com/" hours="" price=""> </do>
 * <do name="The Ohio Light Opera" address="" directions="" phone="+1-(330)-263-2345" email="ohiolightopera@wooster.edu" fax="" url="http://olo.wooster.edu/index.php" hours="" price=""> </do>
-*'''Alice Noble Ice Arena''' - 851 Oldman Rd, (330) 345-8686
+*'''Alice Noble Ice Arena'''[http://www.nobleice.com/] - 851 Oldman Rd, (330) 345-8686
 *'''Lock & Load Paintball''' - 1646 Fulton Rd, (330) 435-4280
-*'''Triway Lanes''' - Bowling, 3392 Columbus Rd, (330) 262-2451
+*'''Triway Lanes'''[http://www.triwaylanes.com/] - Bowling, 3392 Columbus Rd, (330) 262-2451
 *'''Wayne Lanes''' - Bowling, 1983 E Lincoln Way, (330) 264-9025
 *'''Christmas Run Pool''' - Blessings Ave, (330) 262-2891
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 ==Buy==
-*'''Freedlanders Department Store''' - A must see, a shopping icon in Wooster for over 50 years, 125 W Liberty St, (330) 262-4010
+*'''Everything Rubbermaid'''[http://www.everythingrubbermaidstore.com] - Offers the largest assortment of Rubbermaid products anywhere in the world, 115 S Market St, (330) 264-7119
 *'''Wooster Book Company'''[http://www.woosterbook.com/] - One of Ohio's largest independent bookstores, 205 West Liberty Street, 1-800-982-6651
 *'''Friendtique''' - 123 E Liberty St, (330) 262-2012
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 *'''Village Bake Shoppe''' - Bakery, 3258 N Elyria Rd, (330) 263-6576
 *'''Buehler's Fresh Food Markets'''[http://buehlers.com] - Home of this regional grocery chain, Various locations.
-*'''Bob's Wooster Food Market''' - Meat market, 817 E Bowman St, (330) 262-9871
 *'''Butcher Block & Deli''' - 842 E Milltown Rd, (330) 345-6906
 *'''Wooster Natural Foods''' - Natural and Organic Foods, 138 E Liberty St, (330) 264-9797
 ==Eat==
-*'''Amish Door Restaurant''' - 6655 East Lincoln Way, 330-263-0547
 *'''C.W. Burgerstein's''' - 359 West Liberty Street, 330-264-6263
 *'''Coccia House Ristorante''' - Pizzeria, 764 Pittsburgh Avenue, 330-262-7136
 *'''Downtown Grill & Cafe''' - Best Western, 243 E. Liberty Street, 330-264-7750
 *'''Fill 'er Up Cafe''' - 117 West Liberty Street, 330-345-5787
-*'''The Granery at The Pine Tree Barn''' - 4374 Shreve Road, 330-264-1014
+*'''The Granery at The Pine Tree Barn'''[http://www.pinetreebarn.com/] - 1868 barn offering gourmet lunches and desserts prepared fresh daily, 4374 Shreve Road, 330-264-1014
 *'''Great American Grill''' - Hilton Garden Inn, 959 Dover Road, 330-202-7701
-*'''Hartzler Family Dairy and Cafe''' - 5454 Cleveland Road, 330-345-8190
+*'''Hartzler Family Dairy and Cafe'''[http://www.hartzlerfamilydairy.com/] - 5454 Cleveland Road, 330-345-8190
 *'''Kaffee Haus''' - 2730 Cleveland Road, 330-345-7417
 *'''Matsos Family Restaurant''' - 154 West Liberty Street, 330-264-8800
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 *'''Neighborhood Cafe''' - 1638B Old Columbus Road, 330-363-7200
 *'''The Olde Jaol Brewing Co.''' - 215 North Walnut Street, 330-262-3333
-*'''SSScoops''' - 4146 Burbank Road, 330-345-1123
+*'''South Market Bistro'''[http://www.southmarketbistro.com/] - 151 South Market Street, 330-264-3663
-*'''South Market Bistro''' - 151 South Market Street, 330-264-3663
 *'''Tomassettis Pizza''' - 146 S. Market Street, 330-263-0303
-*'''TJ's Restaurant''' - 359 West Liberty Street, 330-264-6263
+*'''TJ's Restaurant'''[http://www.tjsrestaurants.com] - 359 West Liberty Street, 330-264-6263
 *'''The Towne Market Cafe''' - 334 North Market Street, 330-264-6797
 *'''Tulipan Hungarian Pastry & Coffee Shop''' - 122 S. Market Street, 330-264-8092
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 ==Drink==
-*'''Club Bacchus''' - Adult Entertainment bar, 3331 E Lincoln Way, (330) 262-5654 (Warning: there are regular strip shows)
-*'''Conti's Restaurant & Lounge''' - 1106 Pittsburg Ave, (330) 262-0952
 *'''Decades'''[http://www.decadesclub.com/] - 1865 Beall Ave, (330) 262-5111
 *'''Gemini Lounge''' - 269 Valley View Dr, (330) 263-4411
-*'''Murphy's Market Grill''' - 234 S Market St, (330) 262-0741
+*'''Murphy's Market Gill''' - 234 S Market St, (330) 262-0741
+*'''Leroy's Place''' - 400 Palmer St.  Popular dive bar
+*'''DeNovo''' - 1931 Portage Rd.  Trendy two story club with huge dance floor
+* <drink name="Troutman Vineyards" alt="" address="4243 Columbus Road" directions="" phone="+1-330-263-4345" email="" fax="" url="http://www.troutmanvineyards.com" hours="" price=""></drink>
 ==Sleep==
-* <sleep name="AmeriHost Inn Wooster - East" address="2055 Lincoln Way East" directions="" phone="+1-(330)-262-5008" email="043@arlingtonhospitality.com" fax="+1-(330)-262-5084" url="http://www.staywooster.com/" hours="Check in time: , Check out time:" price=""> </sleep>
-* <sleep name="Barrister's End Bed & Breakfast" address="356 North Market Street" directions="" phone="+1-(513)-262-4085" email="" fax="" url="" hours="Check in time: , Check out time:" price=""> </sleep>
 * <sleep name="Best Western Wooster Plaza" address="243 East Liberty" directions="" phone="+1-(330)-264-7750" email="" fax="" url="http://www.bestwestern.com/" hours="Check in time: , Check out time:" price="$75.00"> </sleep>
-* <sleep name="Mirabelle Bed & Breakfast" address="1626 Beall Avenue" directions="" phone="+1-(330)-264-6006" email="MirabelleBandB1@aol.com" fax="" url="http://www.bbonline.com/oh/mirabelle/" hours="Check in time: , Check out time:" price=""> </sleep>
+*'''Black Squirrel Inn''' [http://www.bbonline.com/oh/blacksquirrel/] - 1870 restored Victorian home at 636 College Avenue, 1 block from The College of Wooster. Email fongwong@earthlink.net for reservations or phone 1-800-760-1710.
-* <sleep name="Wooster Inn" address="801 East Wayne Avenue" directions="" phone="+1-(330)-263-2660" email="woosterinn@wooster.edu" fax="+1-(330)-263-2661" url="http://woosterinn.wooster.edu/" hours="Check in time: , Check out time:" price=""> </sleep>
+*'''The Cabin at Sassafras Knoll'''[http://www.bbonline.com/oh/sassafras/] - A restored 1820s cabin in a secluded Amish country setting, 5932 Secrest Rd, 330-264-6941
-*'''Beck's Family Campground''' - 8375 Friendsville Rd, (330) 264-9930
+*'''Leila Belle Inn Bed & Breakfast'''[http://www.wooster-bnb.com/] - Restored 1881 Victorian home 846 E. Bowman St., 330-262-8866
-*'''Meadow Lake Park'''[http://www.meadowlakepark.com/] - 8970 Canaan Center Road, 330-677-4478
+*<sleep name="St. Paul Hotel" alt="" address="203 S. Market St." directions="" phone="330.601.1900" url="http://www.stpaulhotelwooster.com/" checkin="" checkout="" price="" lat="" long="">A boutique hotel on Market St. in downtown Wooster. Sleek, modern decor and furniture.</sleep>
 ==Get out==
-{{isIn|Wayne_County}}
+*[[Cleveland]] (northeast)
+*[[Mansfield (Ohio)|Mansfield]] (west)
+*[[Columbus]] (southwest)
+*[[Canton (Ohio)|Canton]] (east)
+*[[Akron]] (northeast)
+*'''Amish Country''' (south, southeast)
+{{routebox
+| image1=US-30.png
+| imagesize1=22
+| directionl1=W
+| majorl1=[[Fort Wayne]]
+| minorl1=[[Mansfield (Ohio)|Mansfield]]
+| directionr1=E
+| majorr1=[[Canton (Ohio)|Canton]]
+| minorr1=[[Dalton (Ohio)|Dalton]]
+}}
+{{outline}}
+{{isPartOf|Wayne County (Ohio)}}
 {{geo|40.8000|-81.9333}}
 [[WikiPedia:Wooster,_Ohio]]
-{{outline}}
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Get in 
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Get around
See
Do
Buy
Eat
Drink
Sleep
Get out
 Routes through Wooster
- Fort Wayne ← Mansfield ←
+ → Dalton → Canton
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