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
Bellefontaine Police Department
135 North Detroit Street
Prescription Bliss
111 West Columbus Avenue
Native Coffee Co
111 Detroit Street South
Legado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
210 West Columbus Avenue
City Sweets and Creamery
222 South Main Street
The Butcher & Market
214 South Main Street
Close to Everything
Downtown Bellefontaine sits in west central Ohio, right off US-33 and US-68, at the highest point in the state. Columbus and Dayton are about an hour away, and Indian Lake and Mad River Mountain are just minutes up the road.
Indian Lake
15 min
West Liberty
15 min
Mad River Mountain
15 min
Marysville
35 min
Springfield
40 min
Lima
45 min
Columbus
1 hr
Dayton
1 hr
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.
