Oberlin

Oberlin is on Route 58 (North/South) between Amherst and Wellington as well as on Route 511 (East/West). Within the city limits, R58 is known as Main Street and R511 is known as Lorain St. Route 20 (where it is also known as Kipton East Road) runs south of town and connects to R58.
Oberlin is approximately 35 miles west-southwest of Cleveland, Ohio.
While public transportation between Cleveland Hopkins International Airport has been discontinued, a private service, the Airport Oberlin Shuttle, has attempted to pick up the slack, albeit with fewer scheduled departures and a higher ticket price. To make reservations or for questions, call Airport Oberlin Shuttle Service, INC at (440) 775-7779 or (216) 941-RIDE or visit http://www.airportoberlinshuttle.com. Reservations can be made by phone, online, or by visiting their office. Airport Oberlin Shuttle Service's office is located on the first floor of the Oberlin Inn in Suite 117.
Car rental service from all the national providers, as well as taxi service to Oberlin, are also available at CLE.

Due to its small size (approximately 3 square mi), it is easiest to walk or bike around Oberlin. Navigation is fairly simple as the streets run mostly in a standard grid system. There are two major east/west streets (Lorain/511 and College St) which are divided by Main/58 into East/West Lorain and East/West College. North/south streets are divided by College St (ex: Pleasant St. is divided into North/South Pleasant by College St. There are many scenic biking trails on Oberlin's periphery that converge on Tappan Square in downtown Oberlin.
Downtown Oberlin is located at the corner of Main and College. The central square, Tappan Square, is located across College St. from downtown and is a square block with corners at Main/College Sts., Main/Lorain Sts., N Professor/Lorain Sts., and Professor/College Sts. The Oberlin College campus is located just west of Tappan Square (the Student Union building, Wilder Hall, is located at 127 W. Lorain St).

• Oberlin CollegeAside from being an excellent liberal arts school, Oberlin offers a unique cultural experience in the middle of rural Ohio. The school is known for its liberal and progressive leanings, and the campus sees its share of drifters moving through, particularly within the Bohemian co-ops on campus. The school itself is very beautiful in the Spring and Summer. Oberlin College has always taken great pride in its architectural heritage, and visiting the campus is like seeing a slice of New York architecture in Ohio. Beaux-Arts architect Cass Gilbert designed many buildings on campus. World Trade Center architect Minoru Yamasaki designed the Conservatory. The campus features many Gothic and Victorian specimens as well, all well-preserved. Architecture buffs will be pleasantly surprised with Oberlin.
  The Conservatory attracts lots of great musicians to the school, which also has a very active cultural life. On any given night, there are usually several attractions or events taking place anywhere in the vicinity.

• Allen Memorial Art Museum

  phone: +1 440-775-8665
  address: 87 North Main St
  The AMAM is a world-renowned art museum. As far as college art museums go, it is in the same league as Harvard's or Yale's, and offers an impressive selection unparalleled for Northeast Ohio. The building was designed by Cass Gilbert and the addition by postmodern architect Robert Venturi. Contains more than 12,000 works of art from virtually every culture.

• Frank Lloyd Wright House

  phone: +1 440-775-5999
  address: Morgan St
  The first Usonian house in Ohio and one of the few in the nation open to the public.

• The Oberlin Heritage Center

  phone: +1 440-774-1700
  address: 73 1/2 South Professor St

• Firelands Association for the Visual Arts (FAVA)

  phone: +1 440 774-7158
  address: 39 South Main Street #38
  An independent, non-profit art organization dedicated to enhancing public appreciation of and participation in the visual arts through exhibitions and related educational and community activities. FAVA presents changing exhibits of high quality artwork in a variety of styles and media.

• The Apollo Theater

  phone: +1 440 774-7091
  address: 19 E College St
  This historic art deco theater was one of the first to introduce the world to talking pictures back in 1928. But even today, the Apollo attracts more than the college crowd for their low prices, beautiful interior and frequent screenings of cult films.

• Oberlin Summer Theater Festival

• Artist Recital SeriesIn addition to over 500 free concerts every year from its world-renowned conservatory, recent visiting guests have included Stevie Wonder, Yo-Yo Ma, Punch Brothers, Mos Def, Herbie Hancock, and Esperanza Spalding.

• Ginko Gallery & Studio

  phone: +1 440 774-3117
  address: 19 South Main St
  A working fiberart studio and contemporary craft gallery.

• Dave's Army Navy

  phone: +1 440 774-3283
  address: 29 South Main St

• Ginko Gallery

  phone: +1 440 774-3117
  address: 19 South Main St

Budget

Chain fast-food restaurants are also available.

• Agave Burrito Bar and Tequileria

  phone: +1 440-774-7336
  address: 19 W. College St

Mid-range

• Black River Cafe

  phone: +1 440-775-FOOD
  address: 15 S Main St
  Americana with an emphasis on organic foods. Recently started serving dinner!

• Tooo ChinoiseAsian.

• Mandarin

  address: 82 S Main St
  Chinese and Japanese.

• Aladdin's

  address: 5 W College St

• Lorenzo's Pizza

  address: 52 S Main St
  Excellent.

• Quick and Delicious

  address: 311 S Main St
  The food truly is quick and delicious, the prices are low to moderate, the helpings are very generous, and the owner and staff are friendly and efficient.

Splurge

• Weia Teia

  address: 9 South Main St
  Offers Asian and American ingredients fused with Asian, French, and Italian techniques.

• Presti's of Oberlin

  address: 580 W Lorain St
  Italian restaurant.

• Garden Restaurant at Oberlin Inn

  phone: +1 440 775-1111
  address: 7 North Main St
  Traditional American cuisine that had received recognition for dining excellence.

There are two bars for non-college students in Oberlin.

• Feve

  address: 30 S Main St
  Bar and restaurant. A popular local hang out. Occasionally features live music. Plus, where else can you get a side of tater tots with your meal? Lovely bar to sit at and relax.

• Brewster's

• Agave Burrito Bar and Tequileria

  address: 19 W College St
  Bar and Restaurant. Occasionally features live music.

There are several locally owned and operated B&Bs.

• Oberlin Inn

• The Hotel at Oberlin

  phone: +1 440 775-7001

• Oberlin Public Library

  phone: +1 440 755-4790
  address: 65 South Main Street

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