Ada (Ohio)

The Village of Ada is a college town in Northwest Ohio.

Get in

Map of Ada (Ohio)

OH-235 becomes the main street of Ada. Ada is just south of US-30.

Get around

The village of Ada is fairly small. Having a car or bicycle is ideal, but going on foot isn't a bad option.

See

40.7669-83.82491 Ohio Northern University. A private university with interesting architecture. (updated Dec 2019)
40.76618-83.824922 Elzay Gallery of Art, ☏ +1 419-772-2160, art@onu.edu. 1PM-4:30PM. Free. (updated Dec 2019)
40.7673-83.82853 English Chapel. The church of Ohio Northern University. (updated Dec 2019)
40.7672-83.83264 The Tundra. The giant green commons that cuts across the campus core. It's good for a pleasant walk. (updated Nov 2018)
40.7707-83.82255 Train Station. While no longer used for passenger service, the train station still stands. (updated Nov 2018)

Do

40.7641-83.83871 Dial-Roberson Stadium. The home of the Ohio Northern Polar Bears sports teams. (updated Nov 2018)
40.7688-83.823512 Ada Theater, 215 S Main St, ☏ +1 419-634-9127. A traditional movie theater 2D $5, 3D $6. (updated Nov 2018)
40.76556-83.829633 Freed Center for the Performing Arts, 525 S Main St, ☏ +1 419-772-1900, freed-center@onu.edu. Houses the Biggs proscenium theater with 551 seats, as well as a secondary Stambaugh theater with 136 seats. Also houses the university TV & Radio stations. (updated Nov 2018)
40.7683-83.83284 King Horn Sports Center. Hosts Ohio Northern volleyball, basketball, and wrestling games. Also houses an indoor swimming pool and track. (updated Dec 2019)
40.7648-83.81575 War Memorial Park. (updated Nov 2018)

Buy

40.76067-83.823841 Community Markets, 945 S Main St, ☏ +1 419-634-4881. A small supermarket. Has a small selection of personal care goods such as toothpaste, shampoo, and deodorant. (updated Nov 2018)
40.7664-83.82772 Ohio Northern University Bookstore, 402 W College Ave, ☏ +1 419-772-2410. Sells university branded clothes, as well as general school supplies and electronics. (updated Nov 2018)

Eat

40.77149-83.822921 El Campo, 204 N Main St, ☏ +1 419 634-0009. Mexican food. Has a vegetarian section on its menu. (updated Jan 2019)
40.76551-83.822782 Northern On Main (NOM). Coffeehouse. Sandwichs, salads, pastries...
40.77163-83.821833 Viva María's, 124 E Buckeye St, ☏ +1 567-940-8482. Run by an Italian immigrant. Known for their white pizza. Sells pizza, strombolis, calzones, pasta, and wings.
40.76865-83.823844 Padrone's. Sells Pizza, Subs, and Calzones
40.77053-83.823485 3 Brother's Pizza, 105 S Main St, ☏ +1 419 634-0100. Sells pizza, pasta, and wings.

On campus

40.76633-83.827576 McIntosh Dining Hall, 402 W College Ave, ☏ +1 419-772-2414. All you can eat dining. Offers a Mongolian Grill, Salad, Pizza, Deli, and a rotating selection. Has options for those with dietary restrictions.
40.766-83.82747 Polar Espresso, 402 W College Ave, ☏ +1 419-772-2414. On campus coffee shop (updated Nov 2018)
40.7672-83.82728 Northern Lights, 525 S Main St, ☏ +1 419-722-2184. Coffee, baked goods, and smoothies in the library. (updated Nov 2018)
40.7662-83.8289 WOW Cafe American Grill & Wingery, 402 West College Avenue, ☏ +1 419-772-1867. Sells burgers, wings, wraps, and quesadillas on campus (updated Dec 2019)

Drink

40.77058-83.823571 Little Mexico. Bar. It's a regular American, not Mexican, bar.
40.77089-83.823482 Regal Beagle. Bar. Typical bar where most college seniors and even some faculty show up for a round or for wings.
40.76981-83.823483 The Cask Room. Sells wine and vegetarian food. (updated Nov 2018)
40.7718-83.8234 John & Toni's Lounge. (updated Nov 2018)

Sleep

40.76475-83.827781 The Inn at Ohio Northern University (The Inn), 401 West College Ave, ☏ +1 419 772-2500, toll-free: +1 866 713-4513, innonu@onu.edu.

Connect

Libraries

40.77303-83.822741 Ada Public Library, ☏ +1 419 634-5246. Public computers available to those without a library card if a guest pass is obtained. Free. (updated Nov 2018)
40.76726-83.827352 Heterick Memorial Library, 525 S Main St, ☏ +1 419-772-2181, reference@onu.edu. The library of Ohio Northern University (updated Dec 2019)

Postal services

40.76963-83.823483 Ada Post Office, 131 S Main St, ☏ +1 419-634-5810. Offers retail services as well as regular postal services. (updated Nov 2018)

Go next

Routes through Ada

Fort Wayne ← Delphos ← Jct N S ←	W E	→ Jct N S → Upper Sandusky → Mansfield
Delphos ← Lima ←	W E	→ Kenton → Mansfield

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