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Downtown Bluffton

Bluffton is a college town in Northwest Ohio.

Understand

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Bluffton was founded in 1831 by Swiss and Irish religious settlers, who originally named the town Shannon after the green hills surrounding the village. Today Bluffton maintains its heritage, with numerous churches and natural features dotted around the village.

Visitor information

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Get in

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Map
Map of Bluffton (Ohio)

By car

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I75 passes through Bluffton, going north to Findlay, and south to Lima.

By plane

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Get around

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By foot

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Bluffton's downtown is extremely walkable, as is the campus of Bluffton University. Edge destinations can take longer to get to.

By bike

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Bluffton is bike-friendly, and some roads have dedicated bike lanes. The Lions Way Path also offers a dedicated bike and hike trail.

See

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  • 1 Bluffton University. A private university that offers a number of public events. Bluffton University (Q886141) on Wikidata Bluffton University on Wikipedia OSM directions Google Maps directions
    • 2 Sauder Visual Arts Center (The Albrecht Gallery). OSM directions Google Maps directions
    • 3 Yoder Recital Hall. A music hall at Bluffton university. Hosts performances year round as well as the annual community chorale performance of Handel's Messiah in December. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 4 Schumacher Homestead (Swiss Community Historical Society), 8350 Bixel Rd. Jun-Aug: Sa 1-5PM. A preserved Swiss homestead. Hosts the Swiss Day celebration in June. Schumacher Homestead (Q114995532) on Wikidata OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 5 Village Arboretum. A small grove of trees on the shores of cob lake. Free. OSM directions Google Maps directions

Do

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  • 1 Bluffton Beavers football. The football team of Bluffton University. Bluffton Beavers football (Q4930691) on Wikidata Bluffton Beavers football on Wikipedia OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 2 Shannon Theater, 119 S Main St, +1 419-358-1141. $3-4 2D, $6 3D. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 3 Bluffton University Nature Preserve. A former 160-acre farm turned into a permanent nature reserve. Bluffton University Nature Preserve (Q49860741) on Wikidata OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 4 Bluffton Annual Trout Derby (Buckeye Lake). First Sunday of May. An early summer fishing derby. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 5 Bluffton Community Pool. Summer months. An outdoor swimming pool complex with a water slide and diving boards. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 6 Motter Metro Park, 10740 Columbus Grove-Bluffton Rd. Dawn to dusk. A large park that preserves a meadow and woods along the bank of a river. In the right season this is a good place to hike, birdwatch, look at flowers, or look at butterflies. Free. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • Bluffton Fall Festival. Late September.

Buy

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  • 1 Bluffton Farmers Market (Citizens National Bank Parking Lot). Sa 8:30AM-Noon, May-October. Offers a variety of foods and crafts. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 2 Book ReViews. Used bookstore. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 3 The Food Store. A small food co-op that focuses on health foods. Also offers various soaps, oils, and health adjacent products. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 4 The Black Lab Trading Company. OSM directions Google Maps directions

Eat

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There are a small number of chain restaurants near the interstate.

  • 1 Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn Company, 117 S Main St, +1 419-230-7606. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 2 Twisted Whisk Cafe, 101 S Main St, +1 419-358-9622. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 3 Community Markets, 154 Vance St. 7AM-10PM. Local grocery store OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 4 Padrone's Pizza. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 5 Greenhorn. Saturdays around lunch. A vegan restaurant with a changing menu. Greenhorn restaurant (Q114999559) on Wikidata OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 6 China Wok. Serves Chinese-American food. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 7 LuLu's Diner. An American diner OSM directions Google Maps directions

Drink

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  • 1 Luke's, 133 N Main St, +1 419-358-4486. Bar, grill, and music venue. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 2 Campito Lindo. A Mexican cantina. OSM directions Google Maps directions

Sleep

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  • 1 Comfort Inn, 117 Commerce Ln, +1 419-358-6000. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Offers free WiFi, breakfast, and indoor pool. ~$100. OSM directions Google Maps directions

Connect

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  • 1 Bluffton Post Office, 182 S Main St. A quaint post office in a classical building. OSM directions Google Maps directions
  • 2 Bluffton Public Library, 145 S Main St, +1 419-358-5016. M-Th 9:30AM-9PM, F 9:30AM-5:30PM, Sa 9:30AM-2:30PM. Bluffton Public Library (Q69960599) on Wikidata OSM directions Google Maps directions

Go next

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Routes through Bluffton
ToledoFindlay  N  S  → Jct W ELimaDayton


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