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Ravenna, Ohio
Skip as a base: Ravenna is a half-day stop from Akron or Kent — courthouse flagpole, Riddle Blocks, drive-in. Sleep in Kent or Akron.
Ravenna is a small Portage County seat of about 11,000 people, 20 minutes east of Akron by car on I-76. Its downtown holds two genuine sights — the 1893 courthouse flagpole and the Riddle Blocks — plus a classic drive-in and a state park reservoir. Most travellers see it in half a day and sleep in Kent or Akron.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, ice), late Jul–Aug humidity
- Airports
- CAK · CLE · POV
- Nights
- 0–1
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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Ravenna, Ohio911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Poison Control (US)1-800-222-1222
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
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- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyRavenna is a quiet small town; the real risks are winter ice on I-76 and SR-5, thin lighting outside downtown…
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 1-800-222-1222 Poison Control (US)
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCAK Akron-Canton Airport (About 35–40 min by car via I-76 and I-77; the practical commercial gateway.).
- Getting aroundDowntown is walkable and the flat Portage Hike & Bike Trail runs west toward Towner's Woods and Kent.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$2–5
- Street or quick mealDiner breakfast$9–16
- BeerDraught beer at a downtown bar$5–8
- Museum or sight ticketWest Branch State Park entryFree (camping extra)
- Budget bedFamily room (up to 4), a night, per roomUS$120
- Mid-range bedChain motel room (Streetsboro or Kent), a night, per roomUS$110
- High-end bedChain motel room (Streetsboro or Kent), a night, per roomUS$180
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$110 · High US$200
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.
- Airports
- CAK Akron-Canton Airport (About 35–40 min by car via I-76 and I-77; the practical commercial gateway.) · CLE Cleveland Hopkins International (About 50–60 min by car via I-480 and I-76 (check traffic).) · POV Portage County Regional Airport (General aviation only; no scheduled airline service.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Feb
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Mar
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Apr
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Avoid*
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Nov
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
not flagged
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C) low), wettest Jan (14 rain days), driest Aug (10). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Ravenna, Ohio: 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
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
14 rd
Feb
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
12 rd
Mar
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
13 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
13 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
12 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
11 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
11 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
10 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
10 rd
Oct
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
11 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
13 rd
Dec
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
14 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
Downtown is walkable and the flat Portage Hike & Bike Trail runs west toward Towner's Woods and Kent. PARTA buses link Ravenna and Kent roughly every 45 minutes, about 06:00–22:00, Monday–Saturday. A car is needed for West Branch State Park, the drive-in and the antique mall.
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: 15–25 min
PARTA bus or a 10–15 min drive west on SR-59
University town: more food, bars and beds than Ravenna.
Door to door: About 30 min
Drive west on I-76, about 20 min
Rubber-city museums and the towpath; the region's main base.
Streetsboro
cautionDoor to door: About 20 min
Drive north on SR-14 and SR-43, about 15 min
Mostly a turnpike service stop; useful for chain motels only.
Hudson, Ohio
goDoor to door: About 35 min
Drive west via SR-303, about 25 min
Green and a walkable historic main street; pair with a Kent day.
Cuyahoga Falls
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Drive west via SR-59 and SR-8, about 30 min
Riverfront downtown and the gorge; better in summer.
Barberton, Ohio
cautionDoor to door: About 45 min
Drive southwest via SR-619, about 35 min
Lake Anna and the Magical Theatre; thin without a car.
Stow
cautionDoor to door: About 30 min
Drive west via SR-59, about 20 min
Suburban shopping and chain food; no reason on its own.
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.
Downtown Ravenna
One B&B and a few small inns; walkable to Main Street. Thin choice — book ahead for Balloon-a-Fair weekend.
Kent (10–15 min west)
University town with far more beds, bars and restaurants; the usual base for this area.
Akron (about 20 min west)
Full hotel range near the interstate; best if you are driving onward.
Streetsboro (about 15 min north)
I-80 turnpike exit with chain motels; convenient for a one-night drive-through.
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
- Budget
- $60–95 excl. bed
- Mid
- $95–160 excl. bed
- High
- $160+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Chain motel room (Streetsboro or Kent)1 × 1 night × US$110 | US$110 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$110 | US$220 |
| Rental car, one day1 × US$55 · check | US$55 |
| Fuel, about 60 km of local driving1 × US$8 | US$8 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$12 | US$24 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$42 |
| Trip total≈ US$230 per person per day, bed included | US$459 |
2026 estimate in US dollars, before sales tax; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $2–5 |
| Diner breakfast | $9–16 |
| Pizza or Italian main | $12–22 |
| Draught beer at a downtown bar | $5–8 |
| Drive-in movie ticket | $8–12 (check) |
| West Branch State Park entry | Free (camping extra) |
| Balloon-a-Fair at Sunbeau Farm | $5 (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Outside downtown, pavements are patchy and lighting is thin: drive after dark.
- Winter ice and lake-effect snow off Lake Erie can close I-76 and SR-5 quickly.
- The drive-in and state park need a car — no useful bus service.
- Balloon-a-Fair packs downtown in mid-September: book beds early.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Poison Control (US)
- 1-800-222-1222
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Poison Control (US)1-800-222-1222
Embassy
No embassies in Ravenna; consulates sit in Cleveland and Detroit, embassies in Washington, DC.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- PARTA Ravenna → Kent: about $2, roughly every 45 min, Mon–Sat (check)
- Taxi or rideshare, Ravenna → Kent: $15–25
- Drive, Ravenna → Akron on I-76: about 20 min, 24 km (15 mi)about 20 min, 15 mi (24 km)
Say or show
- Where is the trailhead? — Where is the trailhead?
- Is this seat taken? — Is this seat taken?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- How far is Kent from here? — How far is Kent from here?
Tipping: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% taxis. Sales tax is added at the till.
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 Ravenna, Ohio. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, ice), late Jul–Aug humidity · month by month →
- 3 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 7 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for CAK and CLE: last-departure drive times field-checked, taxi and rideshare fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking cluster for downtown Ravenna: courthouse flagpole, Riddle Blocks, Main Street food, library and post office.
- Place pages with verified hours for West Branch State Park, Midway Twin Drive-In, Shaw Woods and the I76 Antique Mall.
- Balloon-a-Fair fixture: mid-September dates, downtown free, Sunbeau Farm ticketed, so the calendar can go green.
Sources
- officialCity of Ravenna
- officialOhio Department of Natural Resources — West Branch State Park
- officialPortage County Park District — Portage Hike & Bike Trail
- officialRavenna Balloon-a-Fair
- officialMidway Twin Drive-In
- officialReed Memorial Library
- secondaryWikivoyage: Ravenna (Ohio), revision 5238516 (CC BY-SA 4.0)