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48 Best and Fun Things To Do In Youngstown, Ohio


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Despite being the subject of one of Bruce Springsteen’s most famous songs about economic decline, Youngstown has since experienced a rebirth in industry, particularly in software, food, and the arts.

Today, the history and culture of the area is celebrated by the dozens of art galleries, museums, and entertainment venues scattered around town.

Youngstown is also home to numerous hiking trails and green spaces that offer plenty of opportunities for exercise or just relaxing outside.

Of course, a visit to Youngstown wouldn’t be complete without stopping at The Steel Museum, which chronicles the rise and fall of the steel industry that played a significant role in the town’s history and economy.

Another must-see is The Butler Institute of American Art, which houses a significant number of artworks from contemporary American artists.

If you’d like to know more about what Youngstown has to offer, keep reading for a list of additional attractions and activities

The 48 Most Popular Things To Do In Youngstown, Ohio

48. Lake Cohasset

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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47. Loghurst Western Reserve

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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Location: 3967 Boardman Canfield Road Canfield OH

Tel:  330 533 4330

Web Address:   https://loghurst.org/

46. Struthers Historical Museum

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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Location: 50 Terrace Street Streetruthers OH

Tel:  330 755 5042

45. Mahoning Valley Railroad Heritage Association

4.3 ★★★★☆ (3 reviews)

Location: 1340  Ave Youngstown OH

Tel:  330 792 0339

Web Address:   https://mvrha.org/

44. Lily Pond

5.0 ★★★★★ (7 reviews)

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43. Niles Historical Society

4.8 ★★★★★ (8 reviews)

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Location: 503 Brown Street Niles OH

Tel:  330 544 2143

Web Address:   https://nileshistoricalsociety.org/

42. Austin Log Cabin

4.8 ★★★★★ (12 reviews)

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Location: 3798 S Raccoon Road Canfield OH

Tel:  330 799 8051

41. Lake Glacier

4.7 ★★★★★ (13 reviews)

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40. McKinley Memorial Museum

4.7 ★★★★★ (18 reviews)

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Location: 40 N Main Street Niles OH

Tel:  330 652 4273

39. Lake Newport

4.9 ★★★★★ (18 reviews)

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Location: W Newport Dr Youngstown OH

Tel:  330 788 5065

38. McKelvey Lake

3.8 ★★★★☆ (18 reviews)

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37. Daffodil Meadow

4.9 ★★★★★ (19 reviews)

Location: Boardman OH

Web Address:   http://millcreekmetroparks.org/visit/daffodil-meadow/

36. Sawmill Creek Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ (26 reviews)

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Location: S Turner Road Canfield OH

Tel:  330 702 3000

Web Address:   http://millcreekmetroparks.org/

35. McKinley Birthplace Home and Research Center

4.7 ★★★★★ (26 reviews)

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Location: 40 S Main Street Niles OH

Tel:  330 652 1704- -6

Web Address:   https://mcklib.org/BirthplaceHome

34. Mill Creek Metro Park

4.9 ★★★★★ (27 reviews)

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Location: Belle Vista Ave Youngstown OH

Tel:  330 702 3000

Web Address:   https://millcreekmetroparks.org/

33. J&L Narrow Gauge Railroad

4.8 ★★★★★ (28 reviews)

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Location: 2261 Hubbard Road Youngstown OH

Tel:  330 272 4089

Web Address:   http://youngstownsteel.org/

32. New Wave Limousine Services, LLC

4.4 ★★★★☆ (29 reviews)

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Location: 5380 Center Road Lowellville OH

Tel:  330 774 7507

Web Address:   https://newwavelimousine.com/

31. Ward Beecher Planetarium

4.9 ★★★★★ (33 reviews)

Location: 100 Lincoln Ave Youngstown OH

Tel:  330 941 3616

Web Address:   http://wbplanetarium.org/

30. Woodworth Community Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (34 reviews)

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Location:  OH

29. Mill Creek Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ (57 reviews)

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Location: 2819 W Western Reserve Road Canfield OH

Tel:  330 702 3000

Web Address:   http://millcreekmetroparks.org/visit/places/nature-preserves/

28. Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel

4.8 ★★★★★ (63 reviews)

Location: 343 Via Mt Carmel Ave Youngstown OH

Tel:  330 743 4144

Web Address:   http://olmcsta.com/

27. Idora Park Experience

4.8 ★★★★★ (67 reviews)

Location: 4450 S Turner Road Canfield OH

Tel:  330 774 4107

Web Address:   http://theidoraparkexperience.com/contact

26. Youngstown Historical Center of Industry and Labor

4.7 ★★★★★ (68 reviews)

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Location: 151 W Wood Street Youngstown OH

Tel:  330 941 1314

Web Address:   http://youngstownohiosteelmuseum.org/

25. St. Columba Cathedral

4.9 ★★★★★ (72 reviews)

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Location: 159 W Rayen Ave Youngstown OH

Tel:  330 744 5233

24. Suspension Bridge

4.8 ★★★★★ (95 reviews)

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Location: W Valley Dr Youngstown OH

23. Ford Nature Center

4.6 ★★★★★ (98 reviews)

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Location: 840 Old Furnace Road Youngstown OH

Tel:  330 740 7107

Web Address:   http://millcreekmetroparks.org/visit/places/mill-creek-park/ford-nature-center/

22. Austintown Township Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (118 reviews)

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Location: 6000 Kirk Road Austintown OH

Tel:  330 793 0718

Web Address:   http://austintowntwp.com/

21. Tyler History Center

4.6 ★★★★★ (124 reviews)

Location: 325 W Federal Street Youngstown OH

Tel:  330 743 2589

Web Address:   https://mahoninghistory.org/tyler-history-center/

20. Stevens Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ (137 reviews)

Location: N Crandon Ave & Hughes Street SE Niles OH

Web Address:   http://thecityofniles.com/index.php/city-departments/parks

19. L’uva Bella Winery

4.3 ★★★★☆ (176 reviews)

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Location: 6597 Center Road Lowellville OH

Tel:  330 536 6450

Web Address:   http://luvabella.com/

18. Wick Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (177 reviews)

Location: 260 Park Ave Youngstown OH

Web Address:   https://youngstownohio.gov/park_facilities

17. Pioneer Pavilion

4.7 ★★★★★ (189 reviews)

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Location: Old Furnace Road Youngstown OH

Tel:  330 702 3000

Web Address:   https://millcreekmetroparks.org/visit/places/reserve/pioneer-pavilion/

16. Poland Municipal Forest

4.7 ★★★★★ (231 reviews)

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Location: College Lane OH

Tel:  330 757 2112

Web Address:   https://polandmunicipalforest.com/

15. Mill Creek Wick Recreation Area

4.8 ★★★★★ (412 reviews)

Location: Belle Vista Ave Youngstown OH

Tel:  330 740 7114

Web Address:   https://millcreekmetroparks.org/visit/places/mill-creek-park/wick-recreation-area/

14. Yellow Creek Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (439 reviews)

Location: 17 Lowellville Road Streetruthers OH

Tel:  330 755 7275

Web Address:   http://millcreekmetroparks.org/visit/places/yellow-creek-park/

13. Stambaugh Auditorium

4.7 ★★★★★ (539 reviews)

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Location: 1000 5th Ave Youngstown OH

Tel:  330 747 5175

Web Address:   http://stambaughauditorium.com/

12. Lily Pond, Mill Creek Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (572 reviews)

Location: Lily Pond Circle Trail Youngstown OH

Web Address:   http://millcreekmetroparks.org/venue/lily-pond/

11. Mill Creek Park – North End

4.8 ★★★★★ (3,233 reviews)

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Location: Youngstown OH

Tel:  330 740 7116

Web Address:   http://millcreekmetroparks.org/

10. Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course

3.8 ★★★★☆ (4,932 reviews)

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Location: 655 N Canfield Niles Road Youngstown OH

Tel:  877 788 3777

Web Address:   https://hollywoodmahoningvalley.com/

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9. Idora Park (Historical)

4.6 ★★★★★ (20 reviews)

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Location: 2700 Mc Farland Ave Youngstown OH

Tel:  330 742 8711

Web Address:   https://theidoraparkexperience.com/

8. McDonough Museum of Art

4.7 ★★★★★ (29 reviews)

Location: 525 Wick Ave Youngstown OH

Tel:  330 941 1400

Web Address:   http://mcdonoughmuseum.ysu.edu/

7. Arms Family Museum

4.8 ★★★★★ (97 reviews)

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Location: 648 Wick Ave Youngstown OH

Tel:  330 743 2589

Web Address:   https://mahoninghistory.org/

6. Lanterman’s Mill

4.9 ★★★★★ (320 reviews)

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Location: 1001 Canfield Road Youngstown OH

Tel:  330 740 7115

Web Address:   http://millcreekmetroparks.org/ParksFacilities/nbspnbspnbspnbspLantermansMill/tabid/1522/Default.aspx

5. The Butler Institute of American Art

4.8 ★★★★★ (324 reviews)

Location: 524 Wick Ave Youngstown OH

Tel:  330 743 1107

Web Address:   http://butlerart.com/

4. Mill Creek Park – South End

4.8 ★★★★★ (422 reviews)

Location: Boardman OH

Tel:  330 702 3000

Web Address:   http://millcreekmetroparks.org/

3. OH WOW! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science & Technology

4.6 ★★★★★ (517 reviews)

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Location: 15 Central Square Youngstown OH

Tel:  330 744 5914

Web Address:   http://ohwowkids.org/

2. Fellows Riverside Gardens

4.8 ★★★★★ (1,793 reviews)

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Location: 123 McKinley Ave Youngstown OH

Tel:  330 740 7116

Web Address:   http://millcreekmetroparks.org/visit/places/mill-creek-park/fellows-riverside-gardens/

1. Boardman Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (2,098 reviews)

Location: 375 Boardman  Road Boardman OH

Tel:  330 726 8107

Web Address:   http://boardmanpark.com/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Youngstown, Ohio! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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