Downtown
Bellefontaine
Discover the heart of Logan County. Where small-town charm meets vibrant community spirit in Ohio's highest city.
Photo: Mac McGinnis
Ohio's Most Loveable Downtown
Small Town. Big Personality. Worth the Drive.
Discover award-winning dining, locally owned coffee shops, charming boutiques, vintage treasures, antique shops, and delicious dessert destinations, all in one walkable, award-winning Ohio historic downtown. Just 60 minutes or less from Columbus, Dayton, and Lima, Downtown Bellefontaine is your perfect weekend day trip.
Come explore. Stay awhile. Fall in love with Bellefontaine.
The Fountain
Bellefontaine — French for "beautiful fountain"
Campbell Hill
Ohio's highest point — 1,549 feet
America's First Concrete Street
Court Avenue, poured in the 1890s
America's Shortest Street
McKinley Street — about 15 feet long
Explore Downtown
Shop, eat, stay, and play your way through Ohio's most loveable downtown.
Upcoming Events
Join us for community gatherings and celebrations
Latest News & Stories
What's happening in our community
Downtown Bellefontaine Hosts 'Dollar for Dolly' for the Imagination Library
Downtown Bellefontaine's two-day Dollar for Dolly event raised funds for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in Logan County. See the WBNS news segment.
Bringing Back Something We’ve Been Missing: Just U’NeeQ Mercantile in Downtown Bellefontaine
Discover Just U’NeeQ Mercantile in Bellefontaine, a welcoming store offering local goods and a sense of community since 2017.
A Quiet Place to Reset: Welcoming Dee Masters Massage Therapy to Downtown Bellefontaine
Discover Dee Masters Massage Therapy in Downtown Bellefontaine, offering therapeutic bodywork for true rest and recovery.
Featured Businesses
Discover what makes our downtown special
Just U’NeeQ
134 South Main Street
Lavender Undergound Salon & Grooming Parlor
133 West Columbus Avenue
Super 8
1117 North Main Street
A New Leaf Florist
111 North Main Street
The Morning Riot
130 South Main Street
A Robbins Nest
112 South Main Street
The Pineapple Tradition
The pineapple has been a symbol of hospitality and welcome in Downtown Bellefontaine for generations. This historic icon represents our community's warm embrace of visitors and neighbors alike.
