The Wooster area oozes charm. You'll find it in the historic downtown, inside Lehman's old-time hardware store, or at the big September events--The Wayne County Fair (Ohio's best), or the Shakespeare and Williamsburg Festivals. Hungry for more? Try an Amish experience at the famous Troyer's Home Pantry bakery.

Then fast forward to today's Wooster. Hear live music at Seattle's, race your mountain bike at Vulture's Knob, sample any of the visual and performing arts at Wayne Center for the Arts, catch the Wooster Symphony, or see the Ohio Light Opera company at the College of Wooster.

Wooster has it all--an award winning downtown with lots of good restaurants, famous festivals, the arts, a great arboretum, a brewing company and a vineyard--even the Everything Rubbermaid store!

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Nine downtown blocks of music clubs, fine restaurants, outdoor cafes, galleries, and newly renovated loft apartments. The mix of century-old buildings with the vibrant nightlife has made the Warehouse District a popular spot for a fun night out with friends.

Favorites include Blue Pointe Grill, Blind Pig, Velvet Dog, D'Vine, The Cleveland Chophouse, and Map Room.

Kent State and UAkron students flock to this restaurant, cafe and lounge area in NW Akron near Stan Hywet Gardens.

Favorite haunts include Scorchers, Pucci's, Valley Cafe, Brubaker's Pub, The Dorm, and anything in Liberty Commons.

When the parents are paying, be sure to try out Otani Japanese Restaurant where they cook your food tableside.

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