Tucked between Cleveland and Columbus, about 35 miles southwest of Akron, Wooster is the seat of and largest city in Wayne County. Wooster’s unique position near plenty of farmland and the College of Wooster affords the city access to fresh produce and artisan goods as well as a vibrant arts and culture scene.

Downtown Wooster pulses with thriving boutiques, specialty shops, local restaurants, and cozy cafes in intricate, historical buildings along Liberty Street. Wooster also contains shopping centers filled with familiar national retailers, balancing suburban convenience and small-town charm. Artistic amenities abound in Wooster, with the Wayne Center for the Arts, the Ohio Light Opera, and the Wooster Symphony Orchestra in town. Convenience to U.S. 30 and Route 3 makes getting around from Wooster simple.