Lima (Ohio) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Lima (Ohio)

Though the town shares its name with the capital of Peru, it is pronounced 'Lye-mah' thanks to the local vernacular. Founded in the 1830s, Lima became an oil boom town in the late 1800s. The city flourished as an industrial town until the 1970s, when many industries began to leave as part of the Rust Belt decline that affected much of the Midwest. This is evidenced by the sheer number of abandoned factories and warehouses in the city. Yet, Lima remains prominent in the area as a hub for business and local culture.

Top Attractions in Lima (Ohio)

Explore the best things to see and do in Lima (Ohio):

• ★Allen County Courthouse
• ★Allen County Fair
• ★Allen County Museum
• ★James A. Rhodes State College
• ★Lima Stadium
• ★Nickel Plate 779
• ★Ohio State University, Lima Campus
• ★Veterans Freedom Flag Monument

Where to Eat in Lima (Ohio)

Must-try local food and restaurants:

• 🍴Kewpee
• 🍴The Milano Cafe
• 🍴Western Sizzlin of Lima
• 🍴Yamato West

Where to Stay in Lima (Ohio)

• 🏨Hampton Inn Lima
• 🏨Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Lima
• 🏨Wingate Inn Lima

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