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City in Ohio, United States
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Tiffin is a city in Northwest Ohio and part of the United States of America. It is the county seat of Seneca County, a rural county of Ohio. It is also the home to two institutions of higher learning: Tiffin University and Heidelberg University.
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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".
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.
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A private university that was founded in 1850. It has many historic buildings, and hosts college sports including football, baseball, and soccer.
Once an offshoot of Heidelberg, the now independent Tiffin University is known for its school of business.
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.
The sports team of the University of Tiffin.
Sells rootbeer and hot dogs.
A traditional pizzeria in downtown Tiffin. Offers custom orders or a buffet.
Pizza buffet
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.
Sells sandwiches, bowls, soups, and salads.
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MST Pub & Grub
Includes Wi-Fi, breakfast, fitness center, and an indoor pool.
Includes breakfast, Wi-Fi, fitness center, and a heated indoor pool.
It was famous for its fancy and ornamental glass. The company and factory went out of business in the early 1980s, however the Tiffin Glass Museum has pieces for sale.
The original "marcelled" or ridged chips. The potato chip factory is located in Tiffin. The chips can be bought at any local grocery store or supermarket, where potato chips are sold. They also make nice pretzels.
Buying necessities from your car at a drive-through grocery store adds a certain amount of charm and kitsch to your purchases. Amazingly, Tiffin has two such drive-in grocery stores to choose from. Eborgs Drive Thru at 205 S Sandusky Street, +1 567-938-6069. Or head to Robenalt's Point Drive Thru at 201 Clay Street, phone +1 419 448-4261.
By car
Some newer neighborhoods and shopping malls are on the outskirts of town, requiring a car.
By taxi
Tiffin does have several taxi services available for those who do not drive.
By bike
The Mad River Bike Trail goes from the Fairgrounds to Tiffin University near Downtown.
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