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MiddlefieldMiddlefield, Ohio

Give Middlefield one full day plus a second morning: Amish farm tour, cheese co-op, Mary Yoder's. Two nights if you want Burton and Chardon too.

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Middlefield is a village of about 2,700 people in Geauga County, Ohio, and the hub of the world's fourth-largest Amish settlement. It is a small-town stop, not a city break: most visitors come by car for a day, buy cheese and furniture, eat at Mary Yoder's, and drive on to Burton or Chardon. One night is enough to see it without rushing.

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Weather
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Currency
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Best months
May–Oct (farm tours run May 1–Oct 31); Sep–Oct for fall colour
avoid Jan–Feb (cold, ice, many farm stands closed)
Airports
CLE · CAK · PIT
Nights
1–2
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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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

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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.

  • CoffeeCoffee and a pastry$4–8
  • Budget bedWhole-house rental (up to 6), a night, per roomUS$200
  • Mid-range bedMotel or chain hotel room, a night, per roomUS$130
  • High-end bedMotel or chain hotel room, a night, per roomUS$200

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$110 · High US$200

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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.

Amish settlement and farm toursMiddlefield Original Cheese Co-opMary Yoder's Amish KitchenHandmade furniture and bulk goods
Airports
CLE Cleveland Hopkins International (About 1 h–1 h 15 min by car via I-271 and US-422; the usual arrival airport) · CAK Akron-Canton Airport (About 1 h 15 min by car; smaller, easier parking) · PIT Pittsburgh International (About 2 h by car; only if the fare is much lower)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    1°C (34°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    3°C (37°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    8°C (46°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    15°C (59°F)

  5. May

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    17°C (63°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    10°C (50°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    3°C (37°F)

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

Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)), coolest Jan (−8°C (18°F) low), wettest Jan (14 rain days), driest Aug (10). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Middlefield: 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)

−8°C (18°F)

14 rd

Feb

3°C (37°F)

−7°C (19°F)

12 rd

Mar

8°C (46°F)

−3°C (27°F)

13 rd

Apr

15°C (59°F)

3°C (37°F)

13 rd

May

21°C (70°F)

8°C (46°F)

12 rd

Jun

26°C (79°F)

13°C (55°F)

11 rd

Jul

28°C (82°F)

16°C (61°F)

11 rd

Aug

27°C (81°F)

15°C (59°F)

10 rd

Sep

23°C (73°F)

11°C (52°F)

10 rd

Oct

17°C (63°F)

6°C (43°F)

11 rd

Nov

10°C (50°F)

1°C (34°F)

13 rd

Dec

3°C (37°F)

−5°C (23°F)

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

You need a car. Middlefield sits on SR 87, SR 88 and SR 528, a few miles north of US-422. There is no useful local bus; rideshares are thin outside the village. Geauga County Airport (41.4508, -81.0708) is a small general-aviation field with a gliding club, not a commercial airport.

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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

Burton

go

Door to door: About 20 min

SR 87 east, about 15 min by car

Geauga County Fairgrounds and the county historical society; pair it with Middlefield in one afternoon.

Chardon

go

Door to door: About 25 min

SR 44 north, about 20 min by car

County seat with the 19th-century square; good for dinner and a hotel.

Newbury

caution

Door to door: About 25 min

SR 87 west, about 20 min by car

Small and mostly residential; only worth it if you are already heading west.

Amish Country around Berlin and Walnut Creek (Holmes County)

overnight

Door to door: About 2 h

US-422 east, roughly 1 h 30 min–1 h 45 min by car

A different county and a much bigger Amish tourism area; the drive is too long for a comfortable same-day return, so sleep there if you go.

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.

Middlefield village centre

Walk to Mary Yoder's and the shops on Kinsman Rd (SR 87); the only place where you can park once and walk.

Burton and Chardon

15–25 min by car; a base for the whole county. Room and restaurant choice: check before you book.

Farm stays and B&Bs on the township roads

Quiet, dark nights, often a two-night minimum; you need a car for everything.

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
$60–100 per person excl. bed
Mid
$100–170 per person excl. bed
High
$170+ per person excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Motel or chain hotel room1 × 1 night × US$130US$130
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$110US$220
Rental car, one day, midsize1 × US$70US$70
Fuel, about 100 km of local driving1 × US$12US$12
Amish farm tour, per adult2 × US$35US$70
eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15US$30
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$53
Trip total≈ US$293 per person per day, bed includedUS$585

2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax is added at the till. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee and a pastry$4–8
Amish-style home-cooked plate at Mary Yoder's$15–25
Cheese from the Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op$6–15 per block
Bulk spices, flour or sweets$2–10 per item
Handmade furniturePrices vary widely by piece; ask before ordering.$200–2,000+
Amish farm tour, per adult$25–45
Gallon of gas$3.00–3.80

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Rural driving is the main risk: pass Amish buggies only on a clear straight and give horses room, watch for deer at dusk on township roads, and slow down on winter ice. Sunday closures are a planning problem, not a safety one — many Amish businesses shut that day, so buy food and fuel ahead.
  • Amish businesses close on Sunday; many also close Saturday afternoon. Plan shopping for Monday–Friday.
  • Buggy traffic on SR 87 and SR 528: pass only on a clear straight, and give horses room.
  • Deer are common at dusk on the township roads — slow down after sunset.
  • Farm tours and some stands are seasonal (roughly May–Oct): confirm dates before you drive out.
  • Cell coverage is patchy on the back roads; download an offline map.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911
Poison Control (24 h)
1-800-222-1222

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Emergency

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

Embassy

No consulates in Middlefield. Cleveland has several consulates-general; national embassies are in Washington, DC.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • CLE airport → Middlefield by rental car: about 1 h–1 h 15 min, roughly 65 km (40 mi)
  • Middlefield → Burton: about 15 min by car
  • Middlefield → Chardon: about 20 min by car

Say or show

  • Where is the Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op? — Where is the cheese co-op?
  • Are you open on Sunday? — Is it open on Sunday?
  • Do you take credit cards? — Do you take cards?
  • How much does it cost? — How much is it?
  • Is parking allowed here? — Can I park here?
  • Thank you — Thank you

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 Middlefield. 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 (farm tours run May 1–Oct 31); Sep–Oct for fall colour · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, ice, many farm stands closed) · month by month →
  2. 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for CLE: drive times by time of day, rental-car pickup, and a fallback hotel in Chardon.
  2. Four walking clusters with anchors: village centre, Kinsman Rd shops, the cheese co-op, and the historical association.
  3. Place pages with verified hours for the cheese co-op, Countryside Furnishings, Yoder's Furniture and Mary Yoder's, plus Sunday closures.
  4. Seasonal fixtures for the farm tours and the Depot railroad museum so the May–Oct window is explicit.

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