Tiffin, IA Road Trips

Once a bustling industrial city, Tiffin's manufacturing base and population has declined in recent decades. However, Tiffin residents enjoy cultural and educational opportunities unmatched by most small towns thanks to the two colleges that that call Tiffin home. The city of Tiffin is bisected by the Sandusky River. Just east of the river is the city's downtown area, including city hall and public library. On the western side of the river, on the outskirts of town is the Wal-Mart, shopping mall, and supermarket. Tiffin itself is seldom a destination for tourists. However, if family or business reasons call you to Tiffin, rest assured you will find activities to fill your time, as well as a friendly small town atmosphere. Destination Seneca County (Seneca County Visitor's Bureau), 19 W Market St, Suite C, ☏ +1 567-220-6387, [email protected]. (updated Nov 2018)

1 Tiffin Glass Museum, 25 S Washington St, ☏ +1 419-448-0200. W-Sa noon-4PM. features displays of Tiffin glass including some for sale. Museum employees can explain to you the history of the (now defunct) Tiffin glass works, also known as the "Glass House". Free (Donations appreciated). 2 Ritz Theater, 30 S Washington St, ☏ +1 419-448-8544, [email protected]. It was first opened in 1928 in the opulent style of theaters of that era. Renovated in 1998, the theater is now managed as a not for profit and presents a full schedule of acts. (updated Oct 2023) 3 Seneca County Museum, 28 Clay St, ☏ +1 419 447-5955, [email protected]. 1-5PM. 4 American Civil War Museum of Ohio, 217 S Washington Street, ☏ +1 419 455-9551. W-Sa Noon-4PM. (updated Nov 2018) 5 Heidelberg University (The Berg), 310 E Market St. A private university that was founded in 1850. It has many historic buildings, and hosts college sports including football, baseball, and soccer. (updated Nov 2018) 6 Tiffin University, 155 Miami St, ☏ +1 800 968-6446. Once an offshoot of Heidelberg, the now independent Tiffin University is known for its school of business. (updated Nov 2018)

1 Hedges-Boyer Park, 491 Coe St. The main city park. A YMCA with indoor pool is located within the park. The park also has a public outdoor pool, football field, baseball diamonds, disk golf course, playground, and play fields. The park is the site of Tiffin's elaborate 4th of July fireworks display. (updated Dec 2018) 2 Tiffin Dragons (Paradiso Athletic Complex). The sports team of the University of Tiffin. (updated Dec 2019) Tiffin Cross Country Carnival. September. Annual high school cross country meetup (updated Nov 2018) 3 Mercy Community Nature Preserve, 99 St Lawrence Dr. (updated Dec 2019)

1 Jolly's, 66 E Market St, ☏ +1 419 447-4998. Sells rootbeer and hot dogs. (updated Nov 2018) 2 Reino's Pizza, 73 E Market St, ☏ +1 419 447-5891. A traditional pizzeria in downtown Tiffin. Offers custom orders or a buffet. (updated Dec 2019) 3 Napoli Pizza. (updated Dec 2019) 4 Fort Ball Pizza Palace, 91 N Washington St, ☏ +1 419-448-9685. Pizza buffet (updated Dec 2018) 5 Paulette's. (updated Dec 2019) The Pioneer Mill Restaurant, 255 Riverside Dr, ☏ +1 419-448-0100. On the Sandusky river and inside a historic mill. The restaurant serves typical American in an upscale casual setting. One can walk across a footbridge from the mill to a small island on the Sandusky river. Occasionally this site is used for concerts and other events in the summer. Unique tidbit: From the restaurant's lower level, one can look through a portal built into the floor and see part of the electrical-generating waterwheel installed years ago. 6 Empire at 138, 138 S Washington St, ☏ +1 419 448-7733. Sells sandwiches, bowls, soups, and salads. (updated Dec 2019)

1 The Laird Arcade Brewery (The LAB), 114 S Washington St, ☏ +1-567-268-9128. (updated Dec 2019) 2 Madison Street Tavern (MST Pub & Grub), 92 Madison St, ☏ +1 419-448-9670. 3 Bear's Inn. (updated Dec 2019) 4 Hoptometry Brewing Company.

Hampton Inn Tiffin, 2492 S State Route 231, ☏ +1 419 443-5300. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Includes Wi-Fi, breakfast, fitness center, and an indoor pool. $100. (updated Oct 2019) 1 Holiday Inn Express, 78 Shaffer Park Dr, ☏ +1 419 443-5100. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Includes breakfast, Wi-Fi, fitness center, and a heated indoor pool. $150. (updated Oct 2019)

Driving is the only realistic way to get in. US224 passes through Tiffin. 1 Seneca County Airport. A public General aviation airport. No regularly scheduled commercial flights serve Tiffin. (updated Nov 2018)

Tiffin is a small town and you can easily walk anywhere in the downtown area or through the older neighborhoods. Some newer neighborhoods and shopping malls are on the outskirts of town, requiring a car. Tiffin does have several taxi services available for those who do not drive. The Mad River Bike Trail goes from the Fairgrounds to Tiffin University near Downtown.