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Major city · United States

Wadsworth

Skip as a base: Wadsworth is a half-day stop off I-76 between Akron and Medina — downtown square, drive-in in summer, then move on.

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Wadsworth is a small Ohio city of about 21,500 people, founded in 1814 and named for General Elijah Wadsworth. It sits just off I-76, roughly 20 minutes west of Akron and 40 minutes south of Cleveland. The draw is a compact historic downtown square, a surviving drive-in cinema and a five-day summer festival — not a multi-night destination.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
USD
Best months
May–Sep (drive-in and festival season); Oct for fall colour
avoid Jan–Feb (cold, ice, little open outdoors)
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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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Wadsworth, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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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 or tea downtown$3–6
  • Sit-down mealSit-down dinner, one personBefore tax and tip.$18–35
  • Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi or rideshareRideshare coverage is thin outside the Route 224 strip.$12–20
  • Budget bedSuite or family room (up to 4), a night, per roomUS$110
  • Mid-range bedChain motel double room, a night, per roomUS$110
  • High-end bedChain motel double room, a night, per roomUS$180

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$120 · High US$200

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.

Historic downtown square and gazeboBlue Sky Drive-InBlue Tip FestivalSt. Mark's Episcopal Church
Airports
CAK Akron-Canton Airport (Closest commercial airport, about 30 min by car; route list changes, so confirm your airline flies it.) · CLE Cleveland Hopkins International (About 45–55 min by car; larger route network.)

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

    9°C (48°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    16°C (61°F)

  5. May

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    24°C (75°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 (29°C (84°F)), coolest Jan (−8°C (18°F) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Aug (9). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Wadsworth: 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)

12 rd

Feb

3°C (37°F)

−7°C (19°F)

10 rd

Mar

9°C (48°F)

−2°C (28°F)

11 rd

Apr

16°C (61°F)

4°C (39°F)

12 rd

May

22°C (72°F)

10°C (50°F)

12 rd

Jun

27°C (81°F)

15°C (59°F)

11 rd

Jul

29°C (84°F)

17°C (63°F)

10 rd

Aug

28°C (82°F)

16°C (61°F)

9 rd

Sep

24°C (75°F)

12°C (54°F)

9 rd

Oct

17°C (63°F)

6°C (43°F)

10 rd

Nov

10°C (50°F)

1°C (34°F)

11 rd

Dec

3°C (37°F)

−5°C (23°F)

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 the realistic option: downtown, the drive-in and the motels are spread along Route 224 and I-76. Downtown itself is walkable in 10–15 minutes end to end. No local rail or bus network worth planning around; check whether your hotel runs any shuttle.

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, not ride time
Medina, Ohiogo

Door to door: About 20 min

Car west on Route 224 or I-76, about 15 min

Larger historic square and more places to eat; pairs well with Wadsworth in one afternoon.

Brunswick, Ohio

go

Door to door: About 25 min

Car north on Route 94 / I-71, about 20 min

Suburban stop with shopping and chain dining; useful if you need a bigger grocery run.

Akron

go

Door to door: About 30 min

I-76 east, about 20–25 min

Rubber-city museums, minor-league ball and a much wider food scene.

Cleveland

go

Door to door: About 1 h

I-76 east to I-77 north, about 40–50 min

Rock Hall, museums and lakefront; a full day, not a quick add-on.

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.

I-76 / Route 224 strip

Chain motels with free parking and quick highway access; the practical choice for one night.

Downtown square

Walkable to the shops and cafés, but very few beds — book ahead or stay on the strip.

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
$60–90 excl. bed
Mid
$90–150 excl. bed
High
$150+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Chain motel double room1 × 1 night × US$110US$110
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$120US$240
Rental car, one day1 × US$70US$70
Fuel, about 100 km of local driving1 × US$12US$12
eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15US$30
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$46
Trip total≈ US$254 per person per day, bed includedUS$508

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

Prices of common things

Coffee or tea downtown$3–6
Ice cream cone$4–7
Diner or café lunch$12–20
Sit-down dinner, one personBefore tax and tip.$18–35
Drive-in movie ticketSeasonal; check the schedule before you drive out.$10–15
5 km taxi or rideshareRideshare coverage is thin outside the Route 224 strip.$12–20

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Wadsworth is a low-crime small city; the real risks are highway driving, winter ice and deer on rural roads at dusk. Standard US precautions apply after dark around the Route 224 strip.
  • Almost everything needs a car — do not arrive expecting walkable transit.
  • The drive-in is seasonal and weather-dependent: check it is open before driving out.
  • Downtown shops and cafés keep short hours and close early on Sundays.
  • Winter ice on Route 224 and I-76 ramps is the main driving hazard.

Emergency numbers

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

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Emergency

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

Embassy

No embassies in Wadsworth; your country's embassy or consulate is in Washington, DC, New York or Chicago — check before you travel.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • CAK → downtown Wadsworth, taxi or rideshare: about $35–50, about 30 min
  • CLE → downtown Wadsworth, taxi or rideshare: about $60–90, about 45–55 min
  • Fuel, one US gallon: about $3.00–3.60

Say or show

  • Thank you — Thank you
  • Where is the downtown square? — Where is the downtown square?
  • Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
  • Is the drive-in open tonight? — Is the drive-in open tonight?

Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% for 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 Wadsworth. 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–Sep (drive-in and festival season); Oct for fall colour · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, ice, little open outdoors) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 2 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. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for CAK and CLE: last departures, taxi and rideshare fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Downtown square walking cluster with rescue anchors: gazebo, library, cafés, Sub Station.
  3. Place pages with verified hours for the drive-in, St. Mark's and the Blue Tip Festival dates.
  4. Hostile-weather fixture for winter ice on Route 224 so gates A–D can go green.

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