Visit Medina County: Outdoor Fun, Local Eats, and Community Pride

Visit Medina County: Outdoor Fun, Local Eats, and Community Pride.

Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series! In today’s episode, we sit down with Jodi Robbins, Executive Director, and Matt Horner, Programs Coordinator, from Visit Medina County and the Medina County Convention and Visitors Bureau in Ohio. Nestled just 20 miles south of Cleveland, Medina County is a hidden gem home to vibrant small towns, award-winning parks, and culinary finds, all set against a community that prides itself on being welcoming and full of possibilities.

DISCUSSION

1. Medina County: Location and Accessibility

• Importance of being a regional crossroads
• Promotion of Medina County as a weekend getaway destination

2. Conferences, Meetings, and Group Tourism

• Efforts to attract meetings, conventions, and team-building retreats
• Example venues: Galaxy Event Venue, attached hotels

3. Attractions and Unique Offerings

• Medina County Park District: diversity of parks, amenities, accessibility
  • Unique urban parks
  • Dog-friendly spaces and wildlife protection areas
• Unique venues and local landmarks:
  • Castle Noel: America’s largest Christmas attraction
    • Hollywood costumes, props, and movie memorabilia
    • Special features (Uncle Eddie’s RV, themed rooms)
    • New York City store windows
• Farmers markets: local food, potential for midweek markets, upcoming Market 42

4. Culinary Scene: Recommendations and Local Favorites

• Breakfast spots: Jane’s Diner, Circle on the Square (notable donut selection)
• Lunch/Dinner/Treat options: Monarca Cantina (authentic Mexican, margaritas), Time Squared (fine dining and pub fare).

5. Community Structure and Collaboration

• Role of historical societies and the historical council
• Collaboration among municipalities for tourism

CONNECT WITH VISIT MEDINA COUNTY

Learn more about Medina County on their website at https://www.visitmedinacounty.com/ and follow their social media: 

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/medinacountyconventionandvisitorsbureau

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visit.medina.county.ohio/

YouTube:  https://youtube.com/@visitmedinacountycvb?si=iaq3UUfiSc_LwiTD

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/medina-county-convention-and-visitors-bureau/ 

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