Tiffin

Once a bustling industrial city, Tiffin's manufacturing base and population has declined in recent decades. However, Tiffin residents enjoy cultural and educational opportunities unmatched by most small towns thanks to the two colleges that that call Tiffin home.
The city of Tiffin is bisected by the Sandusky River. Just east of the river is the city's downtown area, including city hall and public library. On the western side of the river, on the outskirts of town is the Wal-Mart, shopping mall, and supermarket.
Tiffin itself is seldom a destination for tourists. However, if family or business reasons call you to Tiffin, rest assured you will find activities to fill your time, as well as a friendly small town atmosphere.

Visitor Information

• Destination Seneca County

  phone: +1 567-220-6387
  address: 19 W Market St, Suite C

Driving is the only realistic way to get in. At one time the city was served by frequent rail and bus service; these have been discontinued although freight trains continue to pass through the city for interested trainspotters.

By Car

US224 passes through Tiffin.

By Plane

• Seneca County AirportA public General aviation airport. No regularly scheduled commercial flights serve Tiffin.

Tiffin is a small town and you can easily walk anywhere in the downtown area or through the older neighborhoods. Some newer neighborhoods and shopping malls are on the outskirts of town, requiring a car. Tiffin does have several taxi services available for those who do not drive.

• Tiffin Glass Museum

  phone: +1 419-448-0200
  address: 25 S Washington St
  features displays of Tiffin glass including some for sale. Museum employees can explain to you the history of the (now defunct) Tiffin glass works, also known as the "Glass House".

• Ritz Theater

  phone: +1 419-448-8544
  address: 30 S Washington St
  was first opened in 1928 in the opulent style of theaters of that era. Renovated in 1998, the theater is now managed as a not for profit and presents a full schedule of acts.

• Seneca County Museum

  phone: +1 419 447-5955
  address: 28 Clay St

• American Civil War Museum of Ohio

  phone: +1 419 455-9551
  address: 217 S Washington Street

• Heidelberg University

  address: 310 E Market St
  A private university that was founded in 1850. It has many historic buildings, and hosts college sports including football, baseball, and soccer.

• Tiffin University

  phone: +1 800 968-6446
  address: 155 Miami St
  Once an offshoot of Hidelberg, the now independent Tiffin University is known for it's school of Business.

• Liberty Gravity AnomalyRequires specialized equipment to detect. Scientists from the University of Toledo think this slight difference is caused by an impact, forming a long buried crater.

• Hedges-Boyer Park

  address: 491 Coe St
  The main city park. A YMCA with indoor pool is located within the park. The park also has a public outdoor pool, football field, baseball diamonds, disk golf course, playground, and play fields. The park is the site of Tiffin's elaborate 4th of July fireworks display.

• Tiffin DragonsThe sports team of the University of Tiffin.

• Tiffin Cross Country CarnivalAnnual high school cross country meetup

• Tiffin Glass Companywas famous for its fancy and ornamental glass. The company and factory went out of business in the early 1980s, however the Tiffin Glass Museum has pieces for sale.

• Ballreich's Potato ChipsThe original "marcelled" or ridged chips. The potato chip factory is located in Tiffin. The chips can be bought at any local grocery store or supermarket, where potato chips are sold. They also make nice pretzels.

• Drive-through grocery storeBuying necessities from your car at a drive-through grocery store adds a certain amount of charm and kitsch to your purchases. Amazingly, Tiffin has two such drive-in grocery stores to choose from. Drive on in at 205 S Sandusky Street, +1 419 447-6555. Or head to Robenalt's Point Drive Thru at 201 Clay Street, phone +1 419 448-4261.

• The Pioneer Mill Restaurant

  address: 255 Riverside Dr
  On the Sandusky river and inside a historic mill. The restaurant serves typical American in an upscale casual setting. One can walk across a footbridge from the mill to a small island on the Sandusky river. Occasionally this site is used for concerts and other events in the summer. Unique tidbit: From the restaurant's lower level, one can look through a portal built into the floor and see part of the electrical-generating waterwheel installed years ago.

• Reino's Pizza

  phone: +1 419 447-5891
  address: 73 E Market Street
  A traditional pizzeria in downtown Tiffin. Offers custom orders or a buffet.

• Empire at 138

  phone: +1 419 448-7733
  address: 138 S Washington St
  Sells sandwiches, bowls, soups, and salads.

• Jolly's

  phone: +1 419 447-4998
  address: 66 E Market St
  Sells Rootbeer and Hot Dogs

• Fort Ball Pizza Palace

  phone: +1 419-448-9685
  address: 91 N Washington St
  Pizza buffet

• Phat Cakes & CafeSells cupcakes and beer. Hosts live music.

• Viaduct Bar & Grill

Budget

• Tiffin Motel

  phone: +1 419 447-7411
  address: 315 W Market St
  Includes Wi-Fi

• Seneca Motel

  phone: +1 567-268-9030
  address: 919 E US 224

Mid-Range

• Hampton Inn Tiffin

  phone: +1 419 443-5300
  address: 2492 S State Route 231
  Includes Wi-Fi, breakfast, fitness center, and an indoor pool.

Splurge

• Holiday Inn Express

  phone: +1 419 443-5100
  address: 78 Shaffer Park Dr
  Includes breakfast, Wi-Fi, fitness center, and a heated indoor pool.

Bed and Breakfast

• Fort Ball Bed & Breakfast

  address: 25 Adams St

• Mad River Railroad B & B

  address: 107 W Perry St

• Tiffin-Seneca Public Library

  phone: +1 419 447-3751
  address: 77 Jefferson St
  The primary library in Seneca county. Offers public computers with internet access and a fax machine.

• Tiffin Post Office

• Cedar PointA major amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio.

• Toledo - The nearest major city.