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AvonAvon, Ohio
Skip Avon as a base unless you need a cheap I-90 stop west of Cleveland: one night, or a half-day for the duck-tape festival in late June.
Avon is a Cleveland suburb of about 21,000 people on I-90, roughly 25 minutes from downtown. There is little sightseeing: a Greek Revival house, a sunflower field, minor-league baseball and a duct-tape festival. Most travellers use it as a cheaper bed for Cleveland or Cedar Point, or pass through on the way to Lorain County.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–Sep; late June for the Duck Tape Festival
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, snow, few events)
- Airports
- CLE · CLE
- Nights
- 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.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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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 Avon911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Poison Control1-800-222-1222
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Avon, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- 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
- SafetyA low-crime suburb; the real risks are driving (I-90 traffic, winter ice) and long unlit stretches between sights after dark.
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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
- 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.
- AirportCLE Cleveland Hopkins International (About 25–30 min east on I-90/I-480 by car; no direct rail link to Avon).
- Getting aroundA car is effectively required: sights are spread along Detroit Rd, Chester Rd and Center Rd, and sidewalks are patchy.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$3–6
- Sit-down mealSit-down dinner, before tax and tip$20–40
- BeerDraft beer at a bar$6–9
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) rideshare3.1 mi (5 km) rideshareSurge pricing at peak times.$12–20
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week$10–25
- Budget bedFamily room or suite (up to 4), a night, per roomUS$150
- Mid-range bedChain-hotel double room, a night, per roomUS$150
- High-end bedChain-hotel double room, a night, per roomUS$260
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$130 · High US$220
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
- CLE Cleveland Hopkins International (About 25–30 min east on I-90/I-480 by car; no direct rail link to Avon) · CLE Cleveland Hopkins (alternative) (Rideshare or taxi is the usual transfer; check fares on the day)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°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*
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Nov
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
not flagged
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Aug (9). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Avon: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
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)36°F (2°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
12 rd
Feb
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
10 rd
Mar
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
11 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
12 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
12 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
10 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Oct
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
10 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
11 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
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 effectively required: sights are spread along Detroit Rd, Chester Rd and Center Rd, and sidewalks are patchy. I-90/SR-2 runs through the north of town for Cleveland (east) and Toledo/Sandusky (west). Rideshare exists but waits can be long outside the centre.
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: About 25–35 min
I-90 east by car
Museums, lakefront and food; the main reason to be in this area.
Door to door: About 20–25 min
SR-2/SR-611 west by car
Lakefront and harbour; pair with a stop in Amherst.
Door to door: About 30–35 min
SR-511/SR-10 south-west by car
College town with a small, walkable centre.
Door to door: About 20 min
I-90 west then SR-57 south
County seat with basic services; not a sight in itself.
Avon Lake
goDoor to door: About 10–15 min
SR-83 north by car
Lakefront parks and a short shoreline drive.
Door to door: About 35–40 min
SR-83 south by car
Small-town stop; combine with Oberlin rather than a solo trip.
North Ridgeville
skipDoor to door: About 10 min
SR-83 south by car
Residential suburb; no reason to detour.
Door to door: About 20–25 min
SR-2/SR-58 south by car
Sandstone buildings and a small downtown; a short stop.
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.
Colorado Ave / I-90 strip
Chain hotels and free parking; best for one night with a car.
French Creek District (Detroit Rd)
Olde Avon Village shops, restaurants and the historic houses; walkable small core.
Avon Commons area
Shopping-centre side; practical for groceries and errands, not scenic.
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
- $60–100 excl. bed
- Mid
- $100–170 excl. bed
- High
- $170+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Chain-hotel double room1 × 1 night × US$150 | US$150 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$130 | US$260 |
| Rideshare CLE airport to Avon, one way2 × US$45 · check | US$90 |
| Rental car, one day1 × US$60 · check | US$60 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$59 |
| Trip total≈ US$325 per person per day, bed included | US$649 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax added at checkout. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $3–6 |
| Diner or casual lunch | $12–20 |
| Sit-down dinner, before tax and tip | $20–40 |
| Draft beer at a bar | $6–9 |
| 5 km rideshareSurge pricing at peak times. | $12–20 |
| Ballgame ticket, Lake Erie Crushers | check |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | $10–25 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Distances between sights are longer than they look on a map; plan by car, not on foot.
- Winter ice and lake-effect snow can slow I-90; check road conditions before driving.
- Festival and ballgame parking fills early; arrive before the first pitch or parade.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Poison Control
- 1-800-222-1222
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Poison Control1-800-222-1222
Embassy
No embassies in Avon; consulates sit in Cleveland and embassies in Washington, DC.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Rideshare CLE → Avon: about $40–55, 25–35 min (check)
- Rideshare Avon → downtown Cleveland: about $35–50 (check)
- Rental car, one day: about $50–80 before fuel (check)
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- Thank you — Thank you
- Where is the restroom? — Where is the restroom?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- How far is it by car? — How far is it by car?
Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% taxis.
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 Avon. 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–Sep; late June for the Duck Tape Festival · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, snow, few events) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 8 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for CLE: rideshare and taxi bands, I-90 drive times, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: French Creek District, Avon Commons, the I-90 hotel strip.
- Place pages with verified hours (Wilbur Cahoon House, Miller Nature Preserve, Lorain Public Library Avon Branch) and eat pages with last orders.
- Festival and ballgame fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialCity of Avon
- officialAvon Historical Society
- officialPrayers from Maria Sunflower Field
- officialLake Erie Crushers
- officialDuck Tape Festival
- officialLorain Public Library — Avon Branch
- secondaryWikivoyage: Avon (Ohio), revision 5316643 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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