Tiffin is a city in Northwest Ohio and part of the United States of America. It is the county seat of Seneca County, a rural county of Ohio. It is also the home to two institutions of higher learning:
Tiffin University and
Heidelberg College.
Understand
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.
Get in
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 th city at all hours. There is an airport, although no regularly scheduled commercial flights serve Tiffin.
Get around
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.
See
The Tiffin Glass Museum features displays of Tiffin glass including some for sale. Museum employees can explain to you the history of the (now defunct) Tiffin glass works.
The Ritz Theater was first opened in 1928 in the opulent style of theaters of that era. Renovated in 1998, the theater is managed as a not for profit
Do
Hedges-Boyer park is the main city park. A YMCA with indoor pool is located within the park. The park also has a public outdoor pool, playground, and play fields. The park is the site of Tiffin's elaborate 4th of July fireworks display.
Buy
The Tiffin Glass Company was famous for its fancy and ornamental glass. The company and factory went out of business in the early 1980's, however the Tiffin Glass Muesum has pieces for sale.
Tiffin is famous for its Ballreich's Potato Chips, the 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.
Buying necessities from your car at a drive-through grocery store adds a certain amount of charm and kitsch to your purchases. Drive on in at 205 S Sandusky Street, Tiffin, OH (419) 447-6555.
Eat
Tiffin's 40 or so restaurants are listed on the Seneca County Visitor's Bureau web site . Two restaurants especially worthy of a visit include:
The Pioneer Mill Restaurant , on the...
