Photo © Mac McGinnis
your guide to
Exploring Downtown Like a Local
Every shop, restaurant, and hidden gem, plus the year's can't-miss events, ready-made day plans, and a scavenger hunt. Use it here, or take it with you.
Always current · updated October 30, 2026
Downtown Map & Directory
Tap a number on the map or a name on the list. Everything's within a few blocks of the courthouse, so park once and wander.
Shopping
A New Leaf Florist
111 North Main Street
A Robbins Nest
112 South Main Street
All-Around Awards
127 East Chillicothe Avenue
Allways Brewin’
200 West Columbus Avenue
Artistic Treasures
116 W East Columbus Avenue
Candy Craze
129 West Columbus Avenue
Four Acre Clothing Company
102 South Main Street
JC Sports
116 South Main Street
Just U’NeeQ
134 South Main Street
Main Street Marketplace
130 South Main Street
Mystic Mama Rock + Jewelry
110 East Court Avenue
Nest 1896
204 West Columbus Avenue
PeachTree Boutique
136 West Columbus Avenue
Queen of Hearts
112 East Court Avenue
Rustic Boutique
130 South Main Street
Stephen’s Fine Jewelry
140 West Columbus Avenue
Tanger’s Furniture
216 West Columbus Avenue
The Craft Emporium
120 West Chillicothe Avenue
The Fun Company
136 South Main Street
The Hanger Boutique
120 North Main Street
The Logan County Farmer’s Market
142 West Chillicothe Avenue
The Naked Goat
114 E Court Ave
The Next Chapter Book Store
130 South Main Street
The Olde Mint Antiques LLC
135 West Columbus Avenue
The Poppy Seed
140 South Main Street
Wags Bakery and Grooming
118 North Main Street
Wren’s Florist & Greenhouse
500 East Columbus Avenue
Food & Drink
2Gs BBQ
116 North Main Street
Brewfontaine
211 South Main Street
City Sweets and Creamery
222 South Main Street
Don's Downtown Diner
208 South Main Street
Kiyomi Sushi Steakhouse
120 West Columbus Avenue
Native Coffee Co
111 Detroit Street South
One-Eyed Cookie Lab
118 East Court Avenue
Roundhouse Depot Brewing Company
217 West Chillicothe Avenue
Six Hundred Downtown
108 South Main Street
Sweet Aromas Coffee
120 East Court Avenue
The Butcher & Market
214 South Main Street
The Flying Pepper Cantina
137 West Columbus Avenue
The Morning Riot
130 South Main Street
The Syndicate
213 South Main Street
Whit’s Frozen Custard
112 South Main Street
Wrock Bottom Bar
121 West Chillicothe Avenue
Things to Do
Axe Quacks
139 South Main Street
Decode Zone
130 South Main Street
Holland Theatre
127 East Columbus Avenue
Logan County Historical Center
521 East Columbus Avenue
Putt & Play Golf Center
209 West Columbus Avenue
Transportation Museum
521 East Columbus Avenue
Entertainment
Bella Vino Events & Wine Room
112 South Main Street
Spas & Salons
Glam & Glo Beauty Bar
118 West Chillicothe Avenue
Hair by Rascals
111 W Chillicothe Ave
Lavender Undergound Salon & Grooming Parlor
133 West Columbus Avenue
Skin Sanctuary Boutique Spa
105 West Columbus Avenue
Undertone Beauty Bar
125 West Columbus Avenue
Undertone on Main
130 South Main Street
Health & Fitness
A Peaceful Place Massage Company
200 West Columbus Avenue
Anytime Fitness
210 West Columbus Avenue
Homegrown Yoga
138 West Columbus Avenue
Jazzercise
130 South Main Street
Legado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
210 West Columbus Avenue
Loco Depot Training Station
210 West Columbus Avenue
Peak Performance Holistic Health Center
105 North Main Street
The Academy
210 West Columbus Avenue
Places to Stay
Comfort Inn
260 Northview Drive
Lofts 110
110 South Main Street
Super 8
1117 North Main Street
The Flats
120 West Chillicothe Avenue
The Loft Above
109 North Detroit Street
Parking
129 W Chillicothe Ave -Parking
129 West Chillicothe Avenue
68 S Detroit St-Parking
68 Detroit Street South
Court Ave -Parking
Court Avenue
S Canby St-Parking
South Canby Street
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Signature Events
Something to look forward to every single month. Downtown Bellefontaine knows how to throw a party.
January
Kick off the new year with a friendly fitness crawl through downtown gyms and studios.
February
Stroll the square sampling sweet treats from downtown shops. Bring a sweetheart (or don't share).
March
Shake off winter and hop from boutique to boutique for spring deals and fresh finds.
June
Our favorite fruit gets its own party. Pineapple everything, all over the square.
August
Local artists, live music, and a glass of something nice as you wander the shops.
September
Send the kids back to school in style with games, giveaways, and downtown fun.
October
Hundreds of carved pumpkins light up downtown, plus the pumpkin barrel scavenger hunt.
November
Ohio's Christmas Capital kicks off the season with festive shopping all over downtown.
December
Floats, lights, and Santa himself roll down Main Street. A Bellefontaine tradition.
Bellefontaine!
Not sure where to start? Here's a full day, morning to night. Each stop has its own itinerary with all the details.
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8:00 AM
A Kid’s Day Out
Do you want to celebrate a special kid in your life? Perhaps it’s their birthday? Or maybe they recently accomplished a feat that deserves a…
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10:00 AM
An Antiquing Adventure
Do you enjoy shopping? Let’s be more specific: Do you enjoy shopping for antiques? Shopping for antiques is kind of like going on a treasure…
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12:00 PM
It’s Time to Bro Out
Could you use some time out with the guys? A good old-fashioned bro day? No problem! We’ve got you covered. The best part: You don’t…
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3:00 PM
Let's Go, Girls: Pamper Day Fun
You and your gals deserve a treat. Better yet, you deserve to treat yourselves to a day of pampering. Life can be flat-out exhausting at…
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6:00 PM
Attention All Foodies: It’s Time to Eat!
If you like to eat, then come sit next to us! Without being over the top or dramatic, we have to share a little secret…
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Scavenger Hunt!
Grab the crew and see how well you really know downtown. Find each spot, tap Found it!, and keep score right here on your phone.
you found them all!
At this location, you can vote for the President of the USA or any elected official.
This 3-story yellow brick building with Roman columns has been home to many businesses since 1912. One of them was Dee's Department Store.
This Lieutenant Governor of Ohio lived at this location while a resident of Bellefontaine.
This little street is named after someone we know.
This building was built in 1894, and there are 2 soldiers guarding the front entry.
This beautiful church has a bell tower. It was known by a different name from 1825 until 1907.
This symbol of Downtown Bellefontaine has a piece of fruit on top.
This federal building, built in 1914, is across the street from its newer replacement.
Getting Here
Bellefontaine sits right in the middle of west-central Ohio, the highest point in the state, an easy drive from just about everywhere. Once you're here, park once and walk: downtown is compact, friendly, and best explored on foot.
15 min
Indian Lake
15 min
West Liberty
15 min
Mad River Mountain
35 min
Marysville
40 min
Springfield
45 min
Lima
1 hr
Columbus
1 hr
Dayton
Parking is easy. Look for the blue P pins on the map: 129 W Chillicothe Ave, 68 S Detroit St, Court Ave and S Canby St, plus plenty of on-street spots around the square.
The printable guide
Map, directory, events, and the scavenger hunt on four pages. Print it, fold it, and stash it in the glovebox. It's built fresh from this page, so it's never out of date.
