Rossford
city in Wood County, Ohio, United States
Rossford is a town in Northwest Ohio and suburb of Toledo known for it's shopping, casino, Marina, indoor sports facilities, bowling, parks and a vibrant historic district.
Understand
Visitor Information
- Rossford Convention and Visitors Bureau, 1001 Dixie Hwy, Suite D, ☏ +1 855-765-5451. (updated Dec 2018)
Get in
By plane
- 🌍 Detroit Metro Airport (DTW). The nearest major international airport. (updated Dec 2018)
- 🌍 Toledo Express Airport (TOL). (updated Dec 2018)
- 🌍 Toledo Executive Airport (TDZ ). A General aviation airport, and the closest to Rossford. Offers charter flights. Built in 1928, this small airport had storied visitors such as Amelia Earhart, Jimmy Doolittle, and Charles Lindbergh before it was overshadowed by the more modern express airport. (updated Jun 2020)
By car
Rossford is conveniently located on I-75 and on the 80/90 turnpike. It is a quick 15-minute drive south from Toledo a 2 hour drive north from Dayton and a 1 hour drive south from Detroit.
By bicycle
Get around
See
- 🌍 Owens Community College (OCC), 30335 Oregon Rd, ☏ +1 567-661-7000. A small community college. The main campus was once a farm, and the land was gifted to the college on the condition that it's prominent silo remain standing. Aside from regular classes, it also offers some small workshops focused on personal enrichment, ranging from introductions to art and computer skills, to ghost hunting and beer appreciation. WiFi is available across campus. (updated Nov 2018)
Do
- Riverfest. An annual community homecoming event featuring entertainment, games, food/beverages, and fireworks. (updated Nov 2018)
- 🌍 Hollywood Casino. The largest casino in Northwest Ohio. (updated Nov 2018)
- Total Sports Rossford, 10020 S Compass Dr, ☏ +1 419-874-9800, info@totalsportsrossford.com. An indoor sports complex that offers lacrosse, soccer, softball, and baseball. (updated Dec 2018)
Buy
- Corks Wine & Liquor, 27250 Crossroads Pkwy, Ste A, ☏ +1 419 872-6800. M-Sa 10AM-10PM, Su 10AM-6PM. thousands of varieties and flavors of wine, liquor and beer
- Joseph Saine Toy Soldiers, 628 Dixie Hwy, ☏ +1 419 662-8697. Purveyor of top quality toy soldiers and antique toys
Eat
- Shubie's Ice Cream & Grill, 640 Dixie Hwy, ☏ +1 419 661-9997. 11AM-7PM daily. Great Family place with food, ice cream and Dole Whips.
- Amerasia Chinese Restaurant, 311 Superior St, ☏ +1 419 662-8566.
- Bulldog Diner, 159 Superior St, ☏ +1 419 662-7760.
- Bock's Place, 161 Superior St, ☏ +1 419 666-7033.
Drink
- Bock's Place, 161 Superior St, ☏ +1 419 666-7033.
- Danny's Cafe, 600 Dixie Hwy, ☏ +1 419 666-0974. Local watering hole with a great atmosphere.
- Moe's Place, 620 Dixie Hwy, ☏ +1 419 666-9314. open til 2:30AM. American cuisine with burgers and sandwiches at low prices
Sleep
- Courtyard Toledo Rossford/Perrysburg, 9789 Clark Dr., ☏ +1 419-872-5636. (updated Oct 2016)
Connect
- 🌍 Rossford Public Library, 720 Dixie Hwy, ☏ +1-419-666-0924. WiFi and public computers. (updated Apr 2020)
- 🌍 Rossford Post Office. (updated Sep 2019)
Go next
Toledo is an easy 15 minute drive north.
| Routes through Rossford |
| Detroit ← Toledo ← | N  S |
→ Perrysburg → Dayton |
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