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CarrolltonCarrollton, Ohio

One night is enough: see the courthouse square and McCook House, then move on. No bus or train — you need a car.

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Carrollton is the county seat of Carroll County, a small village of about 3,200 people at the crossing of OH-43 (Canton to Steubenville) and OH-39 (New Philadelphia to East Liverpool). There is no mass transit and no scheduled air service, so it works as a half-day stop or an overnight on a rural Ohio drive, not as a base. The draw is the 1884 courthouse on Public Square, the McCook House museum and the county fair.

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Weather
see forecast
Currency
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Best months
May–Oct
avoid Jan–Feb (ice and snow); check the McCook House winter schedule
Airports
CAK · PIT · CLE
Nights
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Carrollton, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeUS$2–4
  • Sit-down mealLunch or dinner mainUS$12–25
  • Street or quick mealDiner breakfastUS$8–14
  • BeerDraught beerUS$5–8
  • Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (McCook House)open late May–early Sep, Fri–Sat 10:00–17:00, Sun 13:00–17:00; winter openings varyUS$3
  • Budget bedMotel double room, a night, per roomUS$70
  • Mid-range bedMotel double room, a night, per roomUS$110
  • High-end bedMotel double room, a night, per roomUS$160

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$110 · High US$180

Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Carroll County Courthouse (1884)McCook House MuseumAlgonquin Mill ComplexCarroll County Fair
Airports
CAK Akron-Canton Airport (Nearest scheduled airport, about 45–55 min by car via OH-43 and I-77) · PIT Pittsburgh International (About 1 h 30 min by car; larger route network) · CLE Cleveland Hopkins International (About 1 h 45 min by car)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    2°C (36°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    4°C (39°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    10°C (50°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    17°C (63°F)

  5. May

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    17°C (63°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    10°C (50°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    4°C (39°F)

Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)), coolest Jan (−7°C (19°F) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Sep (9). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Carrollton: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

2°C (36°F)

−7°C (19°F)

12 rd

Feb

4°C (39°F)

−6°C (21°F)

10 rd

Mar

10°C (50°F)

−1°C (30°F)

11 rd

Apr

17°C (63°F)

4°C (39°F)

12 rd

May

22°C (72°F)

9°C (48°F)

12 rd

Jun

27°C (81°F)

14°C (57°F)

11 rd

Jul

29°C (84°F)

17°C (63°F)

11 rd

Aug

28°C (82°F)

16°C (61°F)

10 rd

Sep

24°C (75°F)

12°C (54°F)

9 rd

Oct

17°C (63°F)

6°C (43°F)

10 rd

Nov

10°C (50°F)

1°C (34°F)

11 rd

Dec

4°C (39°F)

−4°C (25°F)

12 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

A car is required. The village is small enough to walk around Public Square, but the sights outside it (Algonquin Mill, Bluebird Farm, the fairgrounds) sit on rural roads with no sidewalk or bus. There is no mass transit in the county.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Canton, Ohiogo

Door to door: About 30–40 min

Drive OH-43 north, about 30 min

Pro Football Hall of Fame and a full-size city for food and beds.

Dellroy

go

Door to door: About 15–20 min

Drive OH-39 west, about 15 min

Atwood Lake boating and lakeside dining.

Alliance, Ohiogo

Door to door: About 45–55 min

Drive OH-43 and US-62 north, about 45 min

Haines House and the Carnation City museums.

Massillongo

Door to door: About 50–60 min

Drive OH-43 and US-30 west, about 50 min

Ohio & Erie Canal towpath and a walkable downtown.

Steubenville

caution

Door to door: About 50–60 min

Drive OH-43 south, about 50 min

Historic downtown; check what is open before going.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Canton Road NW (north edge)

The one motel cluster, on the road into Canton; drive-in access and parking.

Public Square and downtown

Walkable to the courthouse and McCook House, but very few beds; check availability.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
US$60–100 excl. bed
Mid
US$100–160 excl. bed
High
US$160+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Motel double room1 × 1 night × US$110US$110
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$110US$220
Car rental, one day1 × US$60 · plus fuelUS$60
Fuel, about 100 km of rural driving1 × US$12US$12
eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15US$30
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$43
Trip total≈ US$238 per person per day, bed includedUS$475

2026 estimate in US dollars; fuel and car rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

CoffeeUS$2–4
Diner breakfastUS$8–14
Lunch or dinner mainUS$12–25
Draught beerUS$5–8
Motel double room, midweekUS$70–160
Museum entry (McCook House)open late May–early Sep, Fri–Sat 10:00–17:00, Sun 13:00–17:00; winter openings varyUS$3
Fuel, per gallonUS$3–4

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Low street crime in a village this size. The real risks are rural driving (ice, deer at dusk, no lighting) and long distances to a hospital: the county hospital is in the village, but specialist care means Canton.
  • No bus, train or rideshare coverage worth relying on: without a car you are stuck.
  • Winter roads ice up on the OH-43 and OH-39 hills; check conditions before driving after dark.
  • Small-town kitchens close early; check hours before a late arrival.
  • Cell coverage is patchy on the back roads outside the village.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire and ambulance
911
Poison Control
1-800-222-1222

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CarrolltonCarrollton, Ohio

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Emergency

  • Police, fire and ambulance911
  • Poison Control1-800-222-1222

Embassy

No embassies here; nearest consulates are in Cleveland and Pittsburgh — check your country's list.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Drive Carrollton → Canton: about 30 min, about 30 km (19 mi)
  • Drive Carrollton → Dellroy (Atwood Lake): about 15 min, about 15 km (9.3 mi)
  • Drive Carrollton → Akron-Canton Airport: about 45–55 min

Say or show

  • Thank you — Thank you
  • Where is the restroom? — Where is the restroom?
  • Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
  • Is it far? — Is it far?

Tipping: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, US$1–2 per drink at a bar, US$3–5 a night for housekeeping.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Carrollton. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (ice and snow); check the McCook House winter schedule · month by month →
  2. 3 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 5 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for CAK: last rental-car desk hours field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Walking cluster around Public Square with rescue anchors: courthouse, McCook House, library.
  3. Place pages with verified hours (McCook House, Algonquin Mill, Bluebird Farm) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Fair-week and hostile-weather fixtures so gates A–D can go green.

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