Location: Youngstown
Top Things to do in Youngstown
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Once a thriving steel town, Youngstown suffered an economic decline immortalized in song by Bruce Springsteen. However, the innovative city has made a comeback, spawning a surge in industry, from software to food to the arts. Dozens of galleries, museums, performance venues and historic sites celebrate the culture of the area. Miles of hiking trails and green spaces offer energetic activities to active travelers. Sports are also highly valued, Youngstown being home to a host of pro athletes.
Restaurants in Youngstown
1. Fellows Riverside Gardens
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 248 reviews
Fellows Riverside Gardens is a free public garden located at the northern end of Mill Creek Park. This twelve-acre display garden features a landscape of remarkable beauty with diverse and colorful plant displays, roses of all classes, seasonal displays of annuals, perennials, flowering bulbs, and scenic vistas. The magnificent D.D. and Velma Davis Education & Visitor Center makes the Gardens a destination for all seasons. Fellows Riverside Gardens is one of Ohio’s finest public gardens and attracts over 400,000 visitors a year.
Reviewed By drjohnrl
Fellows Riverside Gardens is a part of Mill Creek Oark, Youngstown’s Central Park. The Davis Center provides a gift shop and restaurant, as well as meeting rooms and classrooms for their educational programs, and for those strolling through the various seasonal related flower gardens. A must, if you are in the Youngstown area!
2. Mill Creek Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 318 reviews
Ohio's First Park District, established in 1891 by Volney Rogers. From the casual visitor to the local explorer, Mill Creek MetroParks offers a natural escape and recreational activities for the enjoyment of all ages. Come see for yourself. Our mission is to provide park, recreational, and open space facilities of regional significance. In fulfilling this mission our objectives are: To be responsive to community needs, to be environmentally sound, to be adaptable, and to be economically feasible.
Reviewed By 994linday - Frisco, United States
Established in 1891 by Volney Rogers, Mill Creek Park is Ohio’s first park district. It now spans 4500+ acres and includes 3 lakes (Glacier, Newport, Cohasset), historic Lanterman’s Mill, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Ford Nature Center and Mill Creek Golf Course, to name just a few of the park’s highlights. If you love nature, you’ll love Mill Creek Park! I grew up a stone’s throw away from Lake Newport but as a kid took the park’s beauty for granted. It wasn’t until I moved away that I began to appreciate what a gem it truly is. Mill Creek Park is my favorite place to visit whenever I am in the area. Go ahead and explore the winding roads and trails! Beautiful in every season; my favorite is autumn when the trees are ablaze with red, yellow, and orange leaves. See the Mill Creek Metroparks website for help on planning your visit.
3. White House Fruit Farm Inc.
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 274 reviews
Reviewed By Rfoos75518
We love to go to the Whitehouse. They are famous for their donuts, made fresh everyday. My favorite is the coconut/chocolate. YUMMY! They have a deli with freshly cut meat and cheese to order, apples grwon on the premisise, fresh produce, in season grown on the premisis, Jellis, and Jams, Specialty tea room, baked goods.. pie, cookies rolls, bread, candy, syrups (many flavors), munchies, fudge, and oh so much more, you have to make a trip to see all there is to see! I frgot to mention in the fall they have wonderful fall weekends with special exibits, and hayrides etc.
4. Vintage Estate Wine & Beer
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
VE is home to over 1000 wine & 1400 craft beer labels. Also featuring 34 taps; a Wine, Bourbon, Scotch & Mead bar & of course our world famous flatbreads!
5. Mr. Darby's Antique & Collectible Emporium
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By marciahS1214ZU
I love Mr. Darby's. The clerks, and owners are so nice to talk with, and the store has the neatest items to buy. When I go there I see something that reminds me of memories of being a little girl. Bob the owner is very nice, and his mom is so pleasant when she waits on you. I have never had a problem when shopping there. If you are looking for something very unique stop at Mr. Darby's and check out what they have to offer. You will never be disappointed!!!
6. Boardman Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By BuckeyeBob44471
Awesome place to hike and/or walk through the trails and roadways. During the none winter months a great place to take the kids for the huge playground areas. Pavilions and hall available to rent as well.
7. Paladin Brewing
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
8. The Valley Marketplace
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By Beemoney97 - Pittsburgh, United States
This Amish market is plenty of fun with plenty of different choices to choose from. Their donuts are awesome. They also have fresh produce and meats. Fun stop while you're in Boardman!
9. Four Seasons Flea Market
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 20 reviews
10. Hollywood Gaming Mahoning Valley Racecourse
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 128 reviews
Reviewed By janeir2020
Take your mind off the challenges you have and enjoy a new challenge of trying to win at the fun slots at the Hollywood Casino. While it may be a challenge to win, you will experience Cleanliness and a Cordial, Careful, Cautious Crew!
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