Downtown Bellefontaine
Plan a Visit
Everything you need to make the most of a day -- or a whole weekend -- in Ohio's most loveable downtown.
Come See Why We're So Loveable
Bellefontaine sits at the highest point in Ohio, just an hour from Columbus and Dayton. Shopping, scratch-made dining, live entertainment at The Holland Theatre, outdoor adventures on Indian Lake and Mad River Mountain -- it's all here, packed into a walkable downtown. Use the guides below to start planning.
A Few Ways to Spend the Day
The Perfect Saturday
- Coffee and pastry to start the morning
- Browse the boutiques and antique shops
- Lunch at one of our scratch-made kitchens
- Historic walking tour around the square
- Dinner and a drink to wind down
Family Day Out
- Start at the Transportation Museum
- Toys and games at The Fun Company
- Treats at Whit's Frozen Custard
- Snap a photo on McKinley Street
- Pizza dinner downtown
First Friday Night
- Arrive early -- the square fills up fast
- Live music and entertainment
- DORA cup in hand, stroll the shops
- Extended retail and restaurant hours
- Learn more about First Fridays
Easy to Find, Easy to Park
Bellefontaine, Ohio is about 60 minutes from Columbus, 75 minutes from Dayton, and a straight shot up US-33.
Free parking surrounds the downtown square -- find a spot, then explore on foot. Most shops, restaurants, and the Holland Theatre are within a few blocks of each other.
Looking for the broader Logan County experience? Visit experiencelogancounty.com.
Questions? We're Happy to Help.
Reach out to the Downtown Bellefontaine Partnership for recommendations, group visits, or anything else.
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