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Louisville, OhioLouisville
Skip as a base: Louisville is a half-day stop. Sleep in Canton or Alliance, 20–30 min away, and come for Metzger Park and a Main Street walk.
Louisville is a small Stark County town of about 9,200 people, 20–30 minutes east of Canton by car. Almost everything sits within walking distance of Main Street (SR 153) and Chapel Street/Ravenna Avenue (SR 44). There is one bed and breakfast and no hotel strip, so most visitors sleep in Canton, North Canton or Alliance and treat Louisville as a half-day or a lunch stop on the way to Hartville or Alliance.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jan–Feb (ice and lake-effect snow), late Jul–Aug humidity
- Airports
- CAK · CLE
- 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 Louisville, Ohio911 ▾
- 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 Louisville, Ohio, 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 small town; the real risks are freight-train backups on Main and Chapel streets, winter ice, and deer on rural SR 44 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.
- AirportCAK Akron-Canton Airport (About 25–30 min by car via I-77 and US-62; SARTA Route 115 serves the airport from Canton.).
- Getting aroundYou need a car for anything outside the two main streets.
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$8–14
- BeerDraught beer at a town bar$5–8
- Metro or bus rideSARTA bus fare$1.15 regular$0.50 reduced
- Budget bedSuite or family room, Canton area, a night, per roomUS$130
- Mid-range bedMain Stay Bed and Breakfast room, a night, per roomUS$95
- High-end bedMain Stay Bed and Breakfast room, a night, per roomUS$120
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$120 · 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
- CAK Akron-Canton Airport (About 25–30 min by car via I-77 and US-62; SARTA Route 115 serves the airport from Canton.) · CLE Cleveland Hopkins International (About 1 h 15 min by car; the longer transfer if you fly into Ohio from the east or west coast.)
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
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid*
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°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
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug. 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 (13 rain days), driest Sep (9). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Louisville, Ohio: 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)
13 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
11 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
12 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°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
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
11 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
11 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
10 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Oct
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
10 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
12 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
13 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
You need a car for anything outside the two main streets. In town, park once and walk: Main Street parking is limited, but most businesses have a few spaces behind them and there is a lot at the Giant Eagle. SARTA buses (Routes 139 and 153) link Louisville with Canton, East Canton and Alliance, roughly hourly on main routes, 365 days a year; holiday service follows the Sunday schedule. Fares are $1.15 regular and $0.50 reduced.
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: 20–30 min by car
Car on US-62 west, or SARTA Route 139
Pro Football Hall of Fame, museums and the region's main hotel and restaurant stock.
Door to door: 25–30 min by car
Car on US-62 east, or SARTA Route 139
Small downtown, college campus and a second SARTA transfer point.
Hartville
goDoor to door: 25–35 min by car
Car northwest via SR 44 and SR 619
Hartville Marketplace indoor shops and outdoor flea market; check days before you drive.
Door to door: 25–30 min by car
Car on US-62 and I-77
Hotel and airport corridor; useful if Louisville lodging is full.
Door to door: 35–45 min by car
Car west via US-30
Worth it for the downtown and riverfront, but a long haul for a short visit.
Carrollton
cautionDoor to door: 40–50 min by car
Car southeast on SR 44
Rural county seat; pair it with a scenic drive, not a quick errand.
Dellroy
cautionDoor to door: 45–55 min by car
Car south on SR 44 and SR 542
Atwood Lake area; a summer lake day, not a year-round 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.
Louisville Main Street (in town)
Main Stay Bed and Breakfast, 1320 E Main St, is the only listed lodging; three rooms, check-in 4–9 PM, checkout 11 AM, about $85 (2026 estimate).
Canton
The default base: full hotel choice, restaurants and the Pro Football Hall of Fame, 20–25 min west by car.
North Canton
Chain hotels near I-77 and the airport corridor; 25–30 min by car.
Alliance
Smaller, cheaper rooms east of Louisville; 25–30 min by car on US-62.
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
- $60–90 excl. bed
- Mid
- $110–170 excl. bed
- High
- $200+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel in Canton or North Canton1 × 1 night × US$130 | US$130 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$120 | US$240 |
| SARTA day of rides2 × US$2 | US$5 |
| Car rental, one day, compact1 × US$55 | US$55 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$46 |
| Trip total≈ US$253 per person per day, bed included | US$506 |
Rates jump on Pro Football Hall of Fame weekends.
2026 estimate in US dollars, before sales tax; car and flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $2–5 |
| Diner breakfast | $8–14 |
| Pizza slice or small pie | $4–18 |
| Mexican plate at a local restaurant | $12–20 |
| Draught beer at a town bar | $5–8 |
| SARTA bus fare | $1.15 regular / $0.50 reduced |
| Bed and breakfast room, one night2026 estimate | about $85 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Freight trains cross Main Street and Chapel Street and can back traffic up more than a mile: if you hear a train, stay put and wait it out.
- Lodging is scarce in town — book Canton, North Canton or Alliance ahead on football weekends and during Constitution Week.
- Sidewalks thin out away from Main Street and Chapel Street; drive or use SARTA after dark.
- Winter ice and snow squalls off Lake Erie make SR 44 and US-62 slower than the map suggests.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Poison Control
- 1-800-222-1222
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Give the driver the street number and the cross street (Main or Chapel).To this address, please
Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Poison Control1-800-222-1222
Embassy
No consulates in Stark County; nearest consulates are in Cleveland.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- SARTA Louisville → Canton: about $1.15, roughly hourly
- Taxi or rideshare, Louisville → Canton: $20–35
- Car, Louisville → Akron-Canton Airport: 25–30 min via I-77 and US-62
Say or show
- Main Street is SR 153 in town. — Where is Main Street?
- Most Main Street businesses have a few spaces at the back. — Is there parking behind the shop?
- About $1.15 regular, $0.50 reduced. — How much is the bus fare?
- Yes at most places; carry a little cash for the farmers market. — Can I pay by card?
Tipping: 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 Louisville, 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 (ice and lake-effect snow), late Jul–Aug humidity · month by month →
- 2 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 SARTA and rental-car cutoffs, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Three walking clusters with rescue anchors: Main Street and Chapel Street, Metzger Park and the Nickleplate track, St. Louis Church.
- Place pages with verified hours (Metzger Park, Louisville Public Library, post office) and eat pages with last orders.
- Constitution Week and farmers-market fixtures so gates A–D can go green.