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Oberlin, Ohio

Oberlin is a city in Lorain County, Ohio, United States. It is located about 31 miles (50 km) southwest of Cleveland within the Cleveland metropolitan area.

Type CityPopulation 8,555

Why go

  • City in Lorain County, Ohio, US.
  • Served by Carroll's Airport.
  • Home to roughly 8,555 people.

History

Oberlin is a city in Lorain County, Ohio, United States. It is located about 31 miles (50 km) southwest of Cleveland within the Cleveland metropolitan area. The population was 8,555 at the 2020 census. Oberlin is the home of Oberlin College, a liberal arts college and music conservatory with approximately 3,000 students.

Where to stay

14945 Hallauer Rd, Oberlin, OH 44074 · hallauerhousebnb.com
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46 Morgan St, Oberlin, OH 44074 · shurtleffcottage.com
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10 E College St, Oberlin, OH 44074 · thehotelatoberlin.com
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2417 OH-60, Vermilion, OH 44089 · ihg.com
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44077 Oberlin Elyria Rd, Oberlin, OH 44074 · jchuffmancountryinn.com
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168 Forest St, Oberlin, OH 44074
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Restaurants & places to go

Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 10:30-24:00, Fr,Sa 10:30-01:00 Features: takeaway · 155 South Main Street, Oberlin, 44074 · pizza.dominos.com
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 265 South Main Street, 44074-1772 · mcdonalds.com
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 18 South Main Street, Oberlin, 44074 · restaurants.subway.com
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-17:00; Sa,Su 08:00-17:00 · 55 East College Street, 44074 · slowtraincafe.com
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Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-18:00 · 19 West College Street
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Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 11:30-21:00; Su 12:00-21:00 · 311 South Main Street, Oberlin, 44074
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Burger, American, Grill, Brunch, Restaurant · Burger/American restaurant · 30 South Main Street, Oberlin, 44074 · thefeve.com
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Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 46048 Oberlin Elyria Road, Oberlin, 44074
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Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · 14920 North Ashland-Oberlin Road, Oberlin, 44074
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Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,Th-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 16:00-21:00
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American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 07:00-15:00; Tu-Th 07:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-22:00; Su 08:00-20:00 · 51 South Main Street
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Bagel, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-14:00; Sa,Su 10:00-15:00 · 23 South Main Street
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Th 12:00-20:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-21:00 · 15 South Main Street, 44074 · blackriveroberlin.com
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American, Restaurant · American restaurant · 580 West Lorain Street, Oberlin, 44074
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Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
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Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant
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Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
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Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 08:00-14:00; Tu-Fr 08:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 10:00-14:00
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Ice Cream · ice cream
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Cafe · cafe
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Restaurant · restaurant · 155 North Professor Street, 44074
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Airports

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) 21 mi to the centre
5300 Riverside Dr, Cleveland, OH 44135 — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 12 airlines (United Airlines, American Airlines, US Airways, Delta Air Lines…) · direct flights to 56 destinations incl. Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 12 airlines, 56 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Lorain County Regional Airport 4.2 mi to the centre
Lorain/Elyria, OH, US
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Kosik Private Airport 4.3 mi to the centre
Kipton, OH, US
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Jer-Mar Airpark 4.7 mi to the centre
Lagrange, OH, US
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Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Carroll's Airport; 8 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Oberlin, Ohio. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Helicopter, by-the-seat · Helicopters, seaplanes, jets via partners · By-the-seat helicopters Manhattan–JFK/Newark and the Hamptons; jet charter through partners.
Membership charter · King Air 350i, Citation, Hawker, Global · US membership and on-demand charter; Delta Air Lines is a major shareholder.
Semi-private scheduled · Embraer 135 (16 seats) · First-class-only scheduled flights from Van Nuys to Aspen, Sun Valley, Cabo and Europe in summer.
Charter, management, FBO · Managed fleet, light to ultra-long-range · Charter, management and FBOs at Van Nuys and Orange County; the original Hollywood jet operator.
Semi-private scheduled · Pilatus PC-12, King Air · Subscription and per-seat regional flights in California, Texas and Hawaii.

Tours & experiences