Things to do in Mahoning County – Youngstown
Below we have listed a few of the more popular attractions and things to do, as well as a few possible itineraries.
POINTS OF INTEREST
DOWNTOWN YOUNGSTOWN
Arms Family Museum
648 Wick Avenue, Youngstown, OH
330.743.2589 | website
Butler Institute of American Art
524 Wick Avenue, Youngstown, OH
330.743.1711 | website
Fellows Riverside Gardens
123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, OH
330.740.7116 | website
Lanterman’s Mill & Covered Bridge
980 Canfield Road, Youngstown, OH 44511
330.740.7115 | website
McDonough Museum of Art
525 Wick Ave., Youngstown, OH 44555
330.941.1400 | ysu.edu/mcdonough-museum
OH WOW! Children’s Center for Science & Technology
11 W. Federal St., Youngstown, OH 44503
330.744.5914 | website
OH WOW!®’s colorful, hands-on environment encourages independent thinking through interactive STEM-based exhibits and EDUtaining programs.
Ward Beecher Planetarium-Youngstown State University
84 Lincoln Ave., YSU Campus, Youngstown, OH 44555
330.941.1370 | wbplanetarium.org
Youngstown Historical Center of Industry & Labor
151 West Wood Street, Youngstown, OH 44503
330.941.1314 | website
AUSTINTOWN
Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course
655 N Canfield Niles Road, Austintown, OH
330.505.8700 | website
CANFIELD

TP Auto Car Collection Museum
7075 State Route 446, Canfield, OH
330.533.3384 | website
If your road trip brings you to the area on a Saturday, and you love cars, a pit stop at the TP Tools Auto Museum should be on your itinerary. Over 500 classic cars are on display. Don’t forget to bring your camera, because not only are you going to want to take photos of the cars, you are going to want to take photos of all the different store themes recreated. Did I mention FREE ADMISSION?
BERLIN CENTER
Noah’s Lost Ark Exotic Animal Sanctuary
8424 Bedell Road, Berlin Center, OH
330.584.7835 | website
“Unlike a zoo, a sanctuary is a place that provides a permanent, safe home to unwanted and abused exotic animals.” All the of sanctuary’s funding comes from donations and admission fees.
Seasonal: Visit their website for current rates and hours.
Additional information:
There is a gift shop, where you can also purchase food that you can give to some of the animals.
Large picnic area.
Benches along the way for resting and watching the animals.
Rest rooms.
Dress for the weather.
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FUN PLACES TO SHOP:
Das Dutch Village Shops
150 East State Route 14, Columbiana, OH 44408
330.482.5050 | website
Meander Hill Antiques
20 N. Turner Road, Austintown, OH 44515
330.799.0138 | website
Meander Hill Antiques is just one of the stops on the Hidden Treasure Trail. For details click here.
The Valley Marketplace
6121 South Ave., Boardman, OH 444512
330.248.7034 | website
BEST BLUEBERRY DONUTS!
White House Fruit Farm
Location: 9249 State Rt 62, Canfield, OH 44406
330-533-4161 | website
If you Google “best blueberry donuts in Ohio”, you will be directed to visit White House Fruit Farm in Canfield. I must admit, whenever I am in the area I make sure to stop and get in line for one or two, okay maybe a dozen, of these wonderful blueberry cake like donuts topped with blueberry icing.
Warning! You are going to find it hard to buy just one. If you are not a blueberry fan, no worries. Their delicious donuts are offered in a lot of other delightful flavors, including German chocolate, strawberry, red velvet and more.
Make sure you bring a cooler, after all this farm market isn’t known just for their donuts. They also sell fresh fruits and vegetables, apple cider, mixes, jams, jellies, local honey, Ohio maple syrup, pies, bread and more.
White House Fruit Farm is open year-round, Throughout the seasons they hosts special events and self-picking opportunities. Visit their website for details.
YEARLY FESTIVALS AND EVENTS:
- Boardman Rotary Oktoberfest – website (October)
- Canfield Fair – website (August/September)
- Greater Youngstown Italian Festival – website (August)
- Simply Slavic Heritage Festival – website (June)
- Shaker Woods Festival – website (August)
ROAD TRIP IDEAS
Find Hidden Treasures on this trail. – click here to learn more.
PLACES TO STAY:
- For a complete list and links visit ExploreMahoning.com
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