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Hartville
Half a day is enough: the flea market and Hartville Kitchen fill a morning. Sleep in Canton or North Canton — the village has almost no beds.
Hartville is a small Stark County village between Akron and Canton, known for a 200-store indoor marketplace and outdoor flea market, a Mennonite-rooted restaurant, and a dry-town rule: no alcohol is sold inside the village. Sights are few, so most visitors come for a half-day of shopping and eating, then sleep in Canton, North Canton or Alliance.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–Oct for the full outdoor flea market; indoor vendors run year-round
- avoid Jan–Feb (few outdoor vendors, cold), and Sundays year-round (most shops shut)
- Airports
- CAK · 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
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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 Hartville911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Poison Control1-800-222-1222
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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 Hartville, 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 friction is practical — no alcohol in the village, most shops shut on Sundays, and no public transport…
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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.
- AirportcheckCAK Akron-Canton Airport (Closest commercial airport; drive time check).
- Getting aroundA car is the practical way in: Hartville sits at the SR 43 and SR 619 crossroads, with no rail or bus link from Akron or Canton.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or a bakery itemcheck$3–7
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekcheck$10–30
- Budget bedBudget motel room near I-77 (Canton or North Canton), a night, per roomUS$70
- Mid-range bedBudget motel room near I-77 (Canton or North Canton), a night, per roomUS$110
- High-end bedBudget motel room near I-77 (Canton or North Canton), a night, per roomUS$160
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$130 · High US$250
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 (Closest commercial airport; drive time check) · CLE Cleveland Hopkins International (Larger airport; drive time check)
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
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
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–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C) low), wettest Jan (14 rain days), driest Sep (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Hartville: 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
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
14 rd
Feb
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°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)
13 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
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
A car is the practical way in: Hartville sits at the SR 43 and SR 619 crossroads, with no rail or bus link from Akron or Canton. Once parked, the Marketplace, Hartville Kitchen and the chocolate shops sit within a short walk of each other; Quail Hollow Park and the golf course need the car.
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: check
SR 43 south by car
Pro Football Hall of Fame, museums and the bulk of the region's hotels and restaurants.
Door to door: check
SR 43 to I-77 by car
Chain hotels and easy interstate access; the usual place to sleep for a Hartville day.
Door to door: check
SR 619 east by car
Small college town with its own small museums and dining.
Door to door: check
SR 619 west to I-77, then south by car
Ohio & Erie Canal towpath and a downtown riverfront.
Door to door: check
SR 44 north by car
Short hop for a meal or a drive in the countryside.
Dellroy
cautionDoor to door: check
SR 43 south, then local roads by car
Atwood Lake country; better as a half-day with a picnic than a quick stop.
Carrollton, Ohio
cautionDoor to door: check
SR 43 south, then SR 39 east by car
County-seat town; combine with Dellroy and Atwood Lake.
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
Most beds and restaurants, south on SR 43; the practical base for Hartville (drive time check).
North Canton
Chain hotels near I-77, west of the village; good for a car-based night (drive time check).
Alliance
Smaller option east on SR 619; use if you are heading that way (drive time check).
Cutty's Sunset Camping Resort
The one in-village stay: RV and tent sites at SR 44 and SR 619 (check season and rates).
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
- $60–110 excl. bed
- Mid
- $110–200 excl. bed
- High
- $200+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid chain hotel room1 × 1 night × US$160 | US$160 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$130 | US$260 |
| Rental car, one day1 × US$70 · check | US$70 |
| Fuel, about 80 km of local driving1 × US$10 · check | US$10 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 · check | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$53 |
| Trip total≈ US$292 per person per day, bed included | US$583 |
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2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax added at the till. Lodging, car and fuel figures are check. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee or a bakery itemcheck | $3–7 |
| Hartville Kitchen platecheck current menu prices | $12–20 |
| Chocolate or candy from the factory shopcheck | $5–20 |
| 9 holes at Sable Creek, walkingcheck; cart extra, rates change by season | about $13 weekday |
| Fuel, 1 US galloncheck | $3–4 |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a weekcheck | $10–30 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Hartville is a dry village: no alcohol is sold or served inside the limits. The nearest drink is Maize Valley, outside the village on Edison St NE.
- Most shops and some restaurants close on Sundays — plan the flea market for a Monday, Thursday, Friday or Saturday.
- The outdoor flea market thins out sharply in winter; indoor vendors stay open.
- Book lodging in Canton, North Canton or Alliance: in-village beds are very limited.
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 Hartville; consulates sit in Cleveland and Detroit, embassies in Washington, DC.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Rideshare, Canton to Hartville: about $20–30 (check)
- Rental car, one day: $45–110 plus fuel (check)
Say or show
- Where is the flea market entrance? — Where is the flea market entrance?
- Do you take card? — Do you take card?
- Is there anywhere nearby to buy beer or wine? — Is there anywhere nearby to buy beer or wine?
- What time do you close today? — What time do you close today?
Hartville is dry: no alcohol sold inside the village. The nearest drink is Maize Valley, outside the limits.
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 Hartville. 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–Oct for the full outdoor flea market; indoor vendors run year-round · avoid Jan–Feb (few outdoor vendors, cold), and Sundays year-round (most shops shut) · 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: drive times field-checked, taxi and rideshare fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking cluster around the Marketplace, Hartville Kitchen and the chocolate shops, with parking anchors.
- Place pages with verified opening days (Marketplace, Hartville Kitchen, chocolate factory, Quail Hollow) and eat pages with last orders.
- Sunday and winter fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialVillage of Hartville
- officialDiscover Hartville
- officialHartville Marketplace & Flea Market
- officialHartville Kitchen
- officialStark Parks — Quail Hollow
- officialSable Creek Golf Course
- secondaryWikivoyage: Hartville, revision 4861789 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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