Youngstown is a vibrant city set in the picturesque Mahoning River Valley. From independent restaurants to urban breweries, the friendly downtown district is packed with one-of-a-kind businesses. Admire works by icons like Jackson Pollock and Georgia O'Keeffe at a museum dedicated to American art and tour boutique vineyards dotted across the valley.
Things to do in Youngstown
Admire works by luminaries like Norman Rockwell, Edward Hopper and Mary Cassatt at the Butler Institute of American Art. The museum is housed in a beautiful Italianate building listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Modernist paintings by Georgia O'Keeffe and abstract expressionist works by Jackson Pollock are just some of the stars of the permanent collection.
From lipstick-coloured tulips to vibrant rhododendrons, there’s always something in bloom at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Discover almost five hectares of beautifully landscaped gardens shaded by towering conifers and European beech trees. Learn about cutting-edge horticulture programs at the educational centre and enjoy lunch at the garden café.
Experience the Midwest hospitality Ohio is famous for in Downtown Youngstown. The district is packed with cafes, bars and restaurants where you’ll enjoy service with a smile. Outdoor patios line pedestrianised Phelps Street Gateway. Relax in the sunshine and dine under twinkling fairy lights after dark.
Spend the day winery hopping in the picturesque Mahoning River Valley and learn about local varietals like Chambourcin, Frontenac and Vidal Blanc. Stroll through the vineyards and enjoy lunch on a sunny terrace. Youngstown is also passionate about craft beer and specialises in brews made with locally grown hops.
Getting around Youngstown
Downtown Youngstown is pedestrian-friendly and easy to get around on foot. The city is in Mahoning County, a 1.5-hour drive from Cleveland and one hour from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Rental cars offer the freedom to explore the Mahoning River Valley at your own pace. Pittsburgh International Airport is a one-hour drive away.