Delaware (Ohio)

By car

Delaware is connected by US 23, US 36, US 42, and is a short distance from I-71.

By bus

Greyhound buses offer service between Delaware and Columbus (30 minutes).

By plane

• John Glenn Columbus International Airport

  phone: +1 614-239-4083
  address: 4600 International Gateway, Columbus
  Direct flights to most major American cities.

By bus

As Delaware is largely a college town, bus service by DATA (Delaware Area Transit Association) is frequent and runs relatively late.

By car

Parking is easy in most parts of Delaware. Parking lots are rarely full but parking on the street can be tricky. Meter parking is widely available.
Downtown street parking is metered and somewhat more difficult to come by, although there are always spots available if you're willing to walk.
Parking on the Ohio Wesleyan University campus is the trickiest of all parking tasks in Delaware. In fact, if you can get to Wesleyan by a method other than car, then that method is recommended. Bus service onto campus from downtown and other areas of Delaware runs very frequently during the day. If you have to park on campus during the day, you will need to get a visitor parking permit from the Department of Public Safety on campus, and then you can park in a spot labeled for visitor parking, which are very few and far between. The public safety officer can give you a map showing where visitor parking spots are, but during a school day, expect to hunt through all of them and not find anything.

By taxi

Taxi service is available by phone, but expect to wait up to an hour or more on busy or cold nights.

• Ohio Wesleyan UniversityA prestigious liberal arts college. The campus is an integral part of Delaware.

• Olentangy Indian Caverns

  phone: +1 740-548-7917
  address: 1779 Home Rd
  It's 105 feet deep with excellent exhibits of Wyandot tribe artifacts. Offers tours and cave yoga.

• The Little Brown Jug

  address: 236 Pennsylvania Ave
  Second leg of the pacing, Triple Crown harness racing, classic for 3-year-olds. Held at Delaware County Fairgrounds.

• Mingo Park

• Blue Limestone Park

• Farmers' Market

• Kilbourne PizzaA small town pizza shop owned and operated by a Delaware-area native. Avoid the crowded franchises and order a one of a kind pizza to enjoy at Alum Creek Reservoir. For a big appetite try the Kilbourne Monster, an eight-pound pizza made fresh to order. Also available are seasonal specials such as cabbage roles or crepes.

• Amato's

  phone: +1-740-369-8797
  address: 6 S Sandusky St
  Offers delicious handmade pizzas and crepes, salads and deli sandwiches. The small restaurant has a charming, quirky atmosphere- be sure to take a look at the antique cash register (still functioning!) used for cash transactions! Pizzas are offered in either 8-inch or 12-inch sizes, and come on either the traditional white wheat crust or a whole wheat crust. You can make your own pizzas (up to 5 toppings for $6) or choose from their extensive menu of pre-planned pies. The restaurant offers unique pizza combinations that go far beyond the typical pizza joint (an example is The Hulk, playfully described as containing "pesto, mozarella, spinach, green olives, green onions, green peppers, zucchini, and anything else we can find that's green."

• Typhoon Asian Fusion Bistro

  phone: +1-740-362-9227
  address: 10 N Sandusky Rd
  A blend of Chinese, Thai and Asian fusion cuisine with hand-made sauces. The menu includes an array of appetizers, entrees, sushi, cocktails, sake and more.

• Ollie's

  phone: +1-740-363-OLLIE
  address: 19 S Franklin St
  One of the newest additions to the Delaware area. Ollie's is housed in a charming little gingerbread house with a beautiful courtyard and renovated interior. They offer a large selection of hot beverages, from coffee to tea to hot chocolate (all of it fair-trade), and a modest selection of hand-churned ice cream flavors. Their ice cream selection rotates occasionally. Adjacent to the ice cream parlor is a cute little seating area, with tables, antiques, and wireless internet. The friendly, personal service, unparalleled ice cream and drinks (make sure to try their chai- it takes a week to make!), and cozy setting makes Ollie's a must-stop.

• Chelly Belly's

  phone: +1-740-369-5792
  address: 59 N Sandusky St
  Chelly Belly offers delicious sandwiches, salads, soups, pastries, smoothies, and Seattle's Best Coffee. The sandwiches are all gourmet-quality and freshly made to order on delicious bread ranging from panini to sourdough rolls and everything in between. Everything is a cut above your typical deli in this shop- you'll find gourmet niche sodas in the freezer, homemade pastries, and kettle-cooked chips on the shelves, but for traditionalists all the old staples are offered, too.

• Old Bag of Nails Pub

  phone: +1 740 368-8083
  address: 66 N Sandusky St
  Popular with students and local Delaware residents alike. Old Bag of Nails offers typical American fare, from steaks to salads to their specialty, fish and chips. Their Happy Hour is famous and extremely popular- 5 days a week, for 4 hours, all appetizers are half off, which is a great incentive for cash-strapped students.

• Trotter's CoffeeAn oft-overlooked coffee shop, due to its location off of the main Sandusky drag. They are more upscale than The Mean Bean in terms of the quality of their beans- they sell various varieties, and even custom-blend their own flavors (The Bishop's Blend is an OWU favorite). Small and decorated with an antique finish, Trotter's is more popular with an older crowd than the typical OWU student.

• Bun's Restaurant

  phone: +1 740 363-2867
  address: 14 West Winter St

• Home Slice's Bakery & Café

  phone: +1 740 369-5282
  address: 2 N Sandusky St
  Fresh baked Pies, Cookies, Cupcakes, Brownies, muffins, Donuts.

• Hamburger Inn

  phone: +1-740-369-3850
  address: 16 N Sandusky St
  Classic diner serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Known for burgers and cinnamon rolls. Family friendly counter service.

• 1808 American Bistro

  phone: +1 740-417-4373
  address: 29 E Winter St
  Serves classic American fare with the occasional Southern and Cajun twists. Steaks, pastas, burgers, sandwiches, salads, appetizers and desserts. 48 craft beers on draft, and a nice selection of wines and spirits.

• Backstretch Bar

  phone: +1 740-369-9883
  address: 14 S Sandusky St
  The happening spot in Delaware, home to locals and OWU alike. Live Music on Thursdays and Saturdays and DJ on Fridays. They offer a large selection of domestics and imports with rotating draft handles. Free wireless is available.

• Clancey's Pub

  address: S Sandusky St

• Staas Brewing

  address: 31 W Winter St
  Established in 2013, a small batch, all grain brewpub that specializes in Belgian and English beer styles. Features 12 taps and two English beer engines with an ever changing selection.

• Restoration Brew Worx

  phone: +1 740 990-7120
  address: 25 N Sandusky St
  Local brew pub featuring hand crafted beer.

Camping

• Alum Creek State Park

  phone: +1 740 548-4631
  address: 3615 S Old State Rd
  For camping and getaway rental reservations.

• Delaware State Park

  phone: +1 740-369-2761
  address: 5202 U.S. 23 North
  211 electric sites suitable for tents or trailers. Flush toilets, showers, laundry facilities and a dump station. Boat launch, beach, fishing.

• Delaware County Library - Main Branch

  phone: +1-740-362-3861
  address: 84 E Winter St

• Delaware Post Office

• Columbus