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DaltonDalton, Ohio
Give Dalton half a day on a Wooster-area trip: walk Main Street, ride the Sippo Valley Trail, then sleep in Wooster or Orrville.
Dalton is a village of about 2,000 people in Wayne County, on US 30 between Wooster and Massillon. It sits just off the main Amish Country route, so it stays quiet while Berlin and Millersburg fill up. There is one small motel and no bars; most travellers see it in a few hours and sleep in Wooster or Orrville.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Jan–Feb (ice and 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 Dalton911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Dalton Town Hall (museum appointments, village questions)330-828-2221
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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 Dalton, 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-risk village; the real issues are winter ice on sidewalks, fast traffic on US 30 at the village edge and deer on rural roads 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 · 330-828-2221 Dalton Town Hall (museum appointments, village questions)
- 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, about 40 min by car via US 30 east (check)).
- Getting aroundWalk the village: the core is a few blocks and sidewalks cover it.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or tea at a Main Street cafe$3–6
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week$10–25
- Budget bedSmall village motel room, a night, per roomUS$70
- Mid-range bedSmall village motel room, a night, per roomUS$95
- High-end bedSmall village motel room, a night, per roomUS$130
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$55 · Mid US$95 · High US$180
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, about 40 min by car via US 30 east (check)) · CLE Cleveland Hopkins International (About 1 h 15 min by car via I-71 and SR 94 (check))
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
Care*
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Care
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
not flagged
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Mixed: Jul–Aug. 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 Sep (9). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Dalton: 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
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
12 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
10 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
11 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°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)
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
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
10 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°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
Walk the village: the core is a few blocks and sidewalks cover it. A car is needed for anything outside Dalton — US 30 and SR 94 are the two main roads. The Sippo Valley Trail starts at the Village Green and runs south toward Massillon for walking and biking.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kidron
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Car via SR 94 and Kidron Rd, about 20 min
Lehman's Hardware and the flea market; pair with Shisler's Cheese House on Kidron Rd.
Door to door: About 25 min
Car west on US 30, about 20 min
Best base for beds and food; college-town downtown.
Orrville
goDoor to door: About 20 min
Car northwest via SR 94 and SR 57, about 15 min
J.M. Smucker Company Store and Cafe south of town; no factory tours.
Berlin
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Car south via SR 94 and US 62, about 40 min
The busy Amish Country stop; go early on Saturdays.
Millersburg
goDoor to door: About 50 min
Car south via SR 94 and US 62, about 45 min
Holmes County seat; combine with Berlin in one loop.
Charm
cautionDoor to door: About 50 min
Car south via SR 94 and SR 557, about 45 min
Tiny Amish settlement; most businesses close Sunday.
Marshallville
cautionDoor to door: About 35 min
Car west on US 30 then SR 57, about 30 min
Small village stop; worth it only if you are already heading that way.
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.
Dalton village (Lincoln Way / Main St)
One small motel inside the village limits; book ahead or plan to sleep elsewhere.
Wooster
About 20 min west on US 30; the widest choice of hotels and restaurants.
Orrville
About 15 min northwest; motels plus the Smucker's company store south of town.
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
- $40–70 excl. bed
- Mid
- $70–120 excl. bed
- High
- $120+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Wooster mid-range hotel double1 × 1 night × US$130 | US$130 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$95 | US$190 |
| Car fuel, about 60 km of local driving1 × US$8 | US$8 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 | US$30 |
| Sit-down meal with tip2 × US$22 | US$44 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$40 |
| Trip total≈ US$221 per person per day, bed included | US$442 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax added at checkout. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee or tea at a Main Street cafe | $3–6 |
| Ice cream at the seasonal drive-incheck | $3–7 |
| Amish-style home cooking plate | $12–20 |
| Pizza, one large | $14–22 |
| Cheese and deli items at a nearby cheese house | $5–15 |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | $10–25 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No bars in the village; alcohol is sold at two gas stations only.
- The historical museum opens by appointment only — call ahead or skip it.
- Some listed shops and the library link are dead or unverified: check before driving out.
- US 30 traffic moves fast at the village edge; cross at marked points.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Dalton Town Hall (museum appointments, village questions)
- 330-828-2221
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Give the street number and Lincoln Way East or West, not just Main St.To this address, please
Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Dalton Town Hall330-828-2221
Embassy
No consulates in Dalton; national embassies are in Washington, DC, with consulates in Cleveland and Detroit (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Fuel, Wooster to Dalton and back: about $4–6 (check)
- Rideshare or taxi, Wooster to Dalton: about $20–30 one way (check)
- Parking in the village: free street parking on Main St (check)
Say or show
- The Sippo Valley Trail starts at the Village Green on Main St. — Where is the trailhead?
- Ask at the counter — several places are seasonal or close Sunday. — Is it open today?
- Most places take cards; carry a little cash for small stands. — Can I pay by card?
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 Dalton. 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 · avoid Jan–Feb (ice and snow), late Jul–Aug humidity · 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
- 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 departures, taxi and rideshare fallback, overnight rung.
- Three walking clusters with anchors: Main Street and the Village Green, Dalton Village Park, the Sippo Valley Trail trailhead.
- Place pages with verified hours for the museum (appointment only), the trail and the seasonal ice-cream stand.
- Eat pages with last orders for the diner, pizzeria and cafe, plus Sunday-closure flags.