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Wooster
Wooster (IPA chart for English) wʊstɚ; first syllable pronounced with a short double-O) is a city in Wayne County in Northeast Ohio. The city is also the county seat of Wayne County. The population was 24,811 at the 2000 census.
Get in
There are many ways to get into Wooster because many routes converge into Wooster. Route 30 - Newly constructed rte. 30 freeway makes it easier to enter Wooster coming from the east and the Canton/ Massillon area and from the west and the Mansfield area. Old Lincoln Highway- runs east to west into the Wooster CBD/ Main St. area.Route 585 - runs from the northeast from the Akron area.Route 250 - runs from the west into the southern portion of Wooster from the Ashland area.Route 3 - runs from north to south. Connects Medina and Cleveland area to the north and Columbus to the south.Route 83 - runs from north to south on the eastern border of Wooster. Connects to Medina and Cleveland in the north and Millersburg and Amish country in the south.
Bus Greyhound - 127 E Henry Street, tel: 330-262-0341 (main), 330-262-0341 (Greyhound Package Express), 800-454-2487 (Greyhound Charter). Open Sun-Mon 09:30-13:30 + 16:30-17:30, closed Sat.
Airport Cleveland Hopkins International Airport - About 50 miles northwest (best for international tourists).Akron-Canton Regional Airport - About 40 miles northeast
Get around
Driving is the best way around. Walking, biking and hiking is an option since there are numerous parks and an inviting downtown area. A walk on the College of Wooster campus is also a very inviting and pleasant experience. The atmosphere is that of an Ivy League school.
See The College of Wooster - Independent liberal arts college, founded in 1866 and nationally recognized for an innovative curriculum that emphasizes independent learning, an ivy league atmosphere with magnificent architecture and parklike grounds, 1189 Beall(pronounced bell) Ave., (330) 263-2000 Wayne County Historical Society and Museum - Artifacts and displays from Wayne County history, 546 E. Bowman St., (330) 264-8856, OPEN: Wednesday through Sunday, 2:00 - 4:30 pm, Tour includes current exhibit and buildings, Closed January and holidays, ADMISSION: $5.00 adults; children under 14 and members of the society, free.Wooster Parks - 13 parks (listed below), 2759 Long Rd, (330) 263-5206Wooster Memorial Park - Seven miles of hiking trails and picnic pavilions. Horseback riding and mountain biking are prohibited. Five miles West of Wooster, off US 250Bell Park - Located off Winter Street, behind the hospital, playgroundChristmas Run Park -...
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