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City in Ohio, United States
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Wooster (the "oo" is pronounced like in "wood") is a city in Wayne County in Northeast Ohio. The city is also the county seat of Wayne County. The population was about 26,000 in 2019.
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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.
Artifacts and displays from Wayne County history. Tour includes current exhibit and buildings,
Village (pop. 185) in scenic Amish countryside.
OARDC
Has gardens. Next to the Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute.
Held each September.
A lyrical theater festival.
Wooster Skateland Rollerskating Rink
Offers Laser tag, Bumper boats, Go Karts, a rollerskating rink, and a batting cage
A privately owned mountain bike park that is open to the public.
Offers public skating and hockey.
Bowling alley that hosts tournaments and parties.
Bowling alley
7 miles of hiking trails and picnic pavilions. Horseback riding and mountain biking are prohibited.
Playground, pool, tennis courts, picnic pavilions, gazebo, covered bridge, creek, pond.
Pool, chalet, picnic pavilions, playground, sand volleyball court, playing fields, horseshoe court, lake.
Stream and walkway for nature trails.
Pool, tennis courts, horseshoe court, picnic pavilion, playground.
Playground, picnic pavilion, pond with fountain, skate park, playing fields.
Basketball court, playground, picnic tables.
Tree nursery and flower beds.
Pizzeria
1868 barn offering gourmet lunches and desserts prepared fresh daily.
Sells ice cream
C.W. Burgerstein's
Includes C.W. Burgerstein's and Melvin's
Bakery and Amish cooking
Popular dive bar
Tap hall that lets you bring you own food.
Muddy Waters Cafe
A pub with steaks and a breakfast menu
Has a heated indoor pool, whirlpool, free WiFi and free breakfast.
1870 restored Victorian bed and breakfast, all rooms with en suite bathrooms located at 636 College Avenue, 2 blocks from the College of Wooster.
A restored 1820s cabin in a secluded Amish country setting.
Bakery
Home of this regional grocery chain, Various locations.
Wooster Food Co-op
Natural and organic foods.
A local business that's been around since 1926. Offers gardening and planting workshops.
Driving is the best way around. Walking, biking and hiking is an option since there are numerous parks and an inviting downtown area.
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