MASSILLON

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Accommodations

Hampton Inn Massillon - Often accommodates cyclists and cycling tour groups. Bike rack available, also permit in-room bike storage. Very close to the trail.

Dining

Blue Heron Café - Right on the trail. Subs, salads, soup, ice cream.

Tremont Coffee - Coffee roastery and cafe, frequent winner of local best-of awards.

Bison Street Burgers & Brews - Right on the trail. Burgers, wings, beer. Outdoor seating.

Kozmo's Grille - Seinfeld-themed. Pasta, salads, pizza, steak, full bar.

Top of the Viaduct - Longtime Massillon staple, especially great for breakfast.

Greatness Café - Located in the Massillon Museum, good vegetarian/vegan options and smoothies.

Paradigm Shift Brewing - Craft brewery with 12 taps. Outdoor seating.

Downtown Heck's Taproom - Nice tap list of Ohio brews, regular live music. Outdoor seating.

Shopping

Ernie's Bicycle Shop - Right on the trail. Sales, service, advice, OTET gear!

Second Sole Running Store - Right on the trail, hosts regular running groups.

Erie St Vinyl - Locally loved used vinyl shop.

Howard's Tiger Rags - Good stop for Massillon Tigers football swag.

Local’s Favorite Rides:

Massillon Local Rides

Local Events:

May 18, 9am-1pm: MAGI Poker Ride

135 Lake Ave NW, Massillon, OH 44647 Held every May, this annual ride raises money for local trail development and maintenance. Not a race! Collect cards as you ride along the historic Towpath Trail, then play your hand against other riders for great prizes. Poker hands a $5 each; play as many hands as you like. 2024 Date: May 18, 9am-1pm Directly on the trail, No advance registration needed. Start anytime between 9am and 1pm. Ride is around 16 miles, with an optional extended loop. LINK

Every Saturday from late June through August

Massillon Summer Concert Series

Duncan Plaza, 2 James Duncan, Massillon, OH 44646 Annual concert series held every Saturday from late June through August.

2024 dates and acts not yet posted but will be available on Stark County Visitors Bureau site, Explore Stark

Distance from the Trail 0.4 mi, directions Maps Link

July 12, 6-10pm: Massillon Museum Island Party

121 Lincoln Way E, Massillon, OH 44646 Widely attended, family-friendly summer community festival held by the Massillon Museum. Live music, kids' activities, food and drinks. Admission is free. 2024 date: July 12, 6-10pm

Museum

Distance from Trail: 0.5 mi, directions Maps Link

Notable Stops:

Massillon Museum 121 Lincoln Way E, Massillon, OH 44646 Free, well-run museum spotlighting local history and local artists, with permanent and rotating exhibitions and regular events, classes, talks, and workshops. Distance from the Trail: 0.4 mi Maps Link
Lions Lincoln Theatre 156 Lincoln Way E, Massillon, OH 44646 Beautifully restored theater originally built in 1915 to screen silent movies, now with a year-round calendar of films, concerts, and civic events. Website Theater Distance from the Trail: 0.4 mi, directions Maps Link
Massillon Public Library 208 Lincoln Way E, Massillon, OH 44646 Public library located downtown in an impressive Georgian mansion, with a community events calendar that includes local history events. Website: Library Distance from the Trail: 0.5 mi, directions Maps Link
Iron Bridge at Oak Knoll Park 618 6th St. SW, Massillon, OH 44647 Oak Knoll Park is the home of the oldest surviving iron bridge in Ohio, also the first iron bridge built in Stark County. Designed by Joseph Davenport, who later formed the Massillon Bridge Company, the bridge was originally erected in Alliance in 1859. In 1899, it was relocated to Massillon in a very early, rare example of historic bridge preservation. The bridge was restored again in 2010. Directly on the Towpath Trail. 0.7 miles from the OTET route. Directions Maps Link

Historic Fourth Street Fourth Street, Massillon, OH 44646 Historic Fourth Street in Northeast Massillon is lined with historic residences that represent architectural styles spanning an entire century, from 1830 to 1938. The grande dame of them all is Five Oaks, designed by Cleveland architect Charles F. Schweinfurth in 1894. Five Oaks has housed the Massillon Women's Club since 1924. Walking tours are often available for this area. Inquire at the Massillon Women's Club or the Massillon Museum.

Websites: Women's Club Events Historic Homes

Distance from the Trail: 0.7 mi, directions Maps Link

Spring Hill Historic Home & Underground Railroad Site 1401 Springhill Lane NE, Massillon, Ohio 44646 Settled by Quakers in 1811, this historic property was once a stop on the Underground Railroad. The 16-acre property operated as a wool farm and later a dairy, and includes a number of historic outbuildings. Home tours are available. Tours are available by advance reservation year-round. Walk-in tours are available every Saturday, June through Labor Day. Distance from the Trail: 1.2 mi, directions Maps Link

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