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Bluffton is a college town in Northwest Ohio.

Understand

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.

Get in

Map of Bluffton (Ohio)

Get around

See

• 40.896-83.8981 Bluffton UniversityCategory:Has map markers. A private university that offers a number of public events.  (updated Jul 2019)
  • 40.89605-83.895652 Sauder Visual Arts CenterCategory:Has map markers (The Albrecht Gallery).  (updated Feb 2019)
  • 40.89618-83.899643 Yoder Recital HallCategory:Has map markers. A music hall at Bluffton university. Hosts performances year round as well as the annual community chorale performance of Handel's Messiah in December.  (updated Aug 2019)
• 40.90721-83.948844 Schumacher HomesteadCategory:Has map markers (Swiss Community Historical Society), 8350 Bixel Rd. Jun-Aug: Sa 1-5PM. A preserved Swiss homestead. Hosts the Swiss Day celebration in June.  (updated Aug 2019)
• 40.89661-83.881285 Village ArboretumCategory:Has map markers. A small grove of trees on the shores of cob lake. Free.  (updated Aug 2019)

Do

• 40.8987-83.90091 Bluffton Beavers footballCategory:Has map markers. The football team of Bluffton University.  (updated Dec 2019)
• 40.89296-83.892212 Shannon TheaterCategory:Has map markers, 119 S Main St, ☏ +1 419-358-1141. $3-4 2D, $6 3D.  (updated Feb 2019)
• 40.9045-83.906493 Bluffton University Nature PreserveCategory:Has map markers. A former 160-acre farm turned into a permanent nature reserve.  (updated Feb 2019)
• 40.8989-83.88824 Bluffton Annual Trout DerbyCategory:Has map markers (Buckeye Lake). First Sunday of May. An early summer fishing derby.  (updated Aug 2019)
• 40.89933-83.886565 Bluffton Community PoolCategory:Has map markers. Summer months. An outdoor swimming pool complex with a water slide and diving boards.  (updated Aug 2019)
• 40.8918-83.90326 Motter Metro ParkCategory:Has map markers, 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.  (updated Aug 2019)
• Category:Do listing with no coordinatesBluffton Fall FestivalCategory:Has map markers. Late September.  (updated Aug 2019)

Buy

• 40.89315-83.892751 Bluffton Farmers MarketCategory:Has map markers (Citizens National Bank Parking Lot). Sa 8:30AM-Noon, May-October. Offers a variety of foods and crafts.  (updated Aug 2019)
• 40.89285-83.892372 Book ReViewsCategory:Has map markers. Used bookstore.  (updated Aug 2019)
• 40.89323-83.891853 The Food StoreCategory:Has map markers. A small food co-op that focuses on health foods. Also offers various soaps, oils, and health adjacent products.  (updated Aug 2019)
• 40.89406-83.891234 The Black Lab Trading CompanyCategory:Has map markers.  (updated Aug 2019)

Eat

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

• 40.89289-83.892351 Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn CompanyCategory:Has map markers, 117 S Main St, ☏ +1 419-230-7606.  (updated Jun 2020)
• 40.89327-83.891782 Twisted Whisk CafeCategory:Has map markers, 101 S Main St, ☏ +1 419-358-9622.  (updated Aug 2019)
• 40.8929-83.888183 Community MarketsCategory:Has map markers, 154 Vance St. 7AM-10PM. Local grocery store  (updated Aug 2019)
• 40.8947-83.89064 Padrone's PizzaCategory:Has map markers.  (updated Aug 2019)
• 40.89431-83.891475 GreenhornCategory:Has map markers. Saturdays around lunch. A vegan restaurant with a changing menu.  (updated Aug 2019)
• 40.89776-83.886376 China WokCategory:Has map markers. Serves Chinese-American food.  (updated Aug 2019)
• 40.89128-83.893187 LuLu's DinerCategory:Has map markers. An American diner  (updated Aug 2019)

Drink

• 40.8944-83.890951 Luke'sCategory:Has map markers, 133 N Main St, ☏ +1 419-358-4486. Bar, grill, and music venue.  (updated Feb 2019)
• 40.89427-83.890482 Campito LindoCategory:Has map markers. A Mexican cantina.  (updated Aug 2019)

Sleep

• 40.8949-83.87231 Comfort InnCategory:Has map markers, 117 Commerce Ln, ☏ +1 419-358-6000. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Offers free WiFi, breakfast, and indoor pool. ~$100.  (updated Aug 2019)

Connect

• 40.893-83.89291 Bluffton Post OfficeCategory:Has map markers, 182 S Main St. A quaint post office in a classical building.  (updated Aug 2019)
• 40.89225-83.892892 Bluffton Public LibraryCategory:Has map markers, 145 S Main St, ☏ +1 419-358-5016. M-Th 9:30AM-9PM, F 9:30AM-5:30PM, Sa 9:30AM-2:30PM.  (updated Feb 2019)

Go next

• Findlay
• Lima
• Ada

Toledo ← Findlay ←

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→ Jct W E → Lima → Dayton

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