As you travel along I-75 in northwest Ohio, there is much to see and do in Allen, Hancock, Wood, and Lucas counties. For information about the tours offered in each of these fine counties, check out the Group Tour section or call the Lima/Allen County Convention & Visitors Bureau at 419-222-6075.
- I-75 Corridor Tours
Allen County's Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center has a new website. If you are planning a meeting, big or small, a convention, reception or special event you can get many details at this site. You can also find out what's going on at Crouse Performance Hall, reserve your tickets on line and get information on Memorial Hall of Allen County. Check it out!!
www.limaciviccenter.com
- Lima's Civic & Convention Center
We are excited to announce that the CVB along with the Lima Area Chamber of Commerce, Allen Economic Development Group, Downtown Lima Inc., Allen Lima Leadership and others have now relocated into our new offices in the Schnorf/Wagner Building in Downtown Lima. We encourage everyone to stop in and visit us at our new location: 144 South Main Street, Lima, Ohio 45801. Our email, website and phone number all remain the same!
- Lima/Allen County CVB relocates to new office!
The Blue Caboose is owned and managed by the Lima-Allen County Convention & Visitors Bureau and staffed by nearly 30 volunteers. These Tourism Specialists give their time, enthusiasm, and knowledge to welcoming visitors to Lima and Allen County by providing local, state, and regional information and printed materials for inquisitive travelers.
The Caboose is open seasonally from the end of May to Labor Day.
- Blue Caboose Tourist Info Center
Kudos is a feature on our web site that highlights special events, awards received, promotions, new business openings, new menus, and any other noteworthy information.
To submit an article or item for consideration please email your news to cara@lima-allencvb.com (include the word "Kudos" in the subject line) or call the CVB office at 419-222-6075. We look forward to hearing from you!
- Lima/Allen County CVB
Welcome to Lima/Allen County, Ohio a community of strength
Real American Strength
Nestled conveniently in the heart of Northwest Ohio, located at the crossroads of the historic east-west Lincoln Highway and the accessible north-south I-75, Lima/Allen County is an active, diverse place with a hospitable spirit. Come be inspired by the charm, heritage, and history of Allen County's cities, towns and villages, and the enduring American character of hardworking people.
Experience everything we have to offer. Enjoy varied retail shopping, feel the thrill of our sporting events from collegiate baseball club games to stock, sprint, and midget car races at our motorsports park, or join the fun at our regional and national events and championships at the Allen County Fairgrounds. Take in the many festivals and events in Lima's Town Square and throughout our county's recreational facilities. Try a round of golf at one of our many courses, or take in scenic walking, hiking and biking in our city and county parks. A multitude of arts and cultural activities are readily available...see a Broadway show, hear our powerful symphony orchestra, or enjoy an innovative production at our local community arts theatre. Visit our accredited county museum and its historic exhibits and various curiosities. Return to the 19th century as you tour a Victorian mansion and continue back in time to see our train exhibits and learn about our remarkable railroad heritage. Don't leave the county without seeing our canal history museum and the area's only postal museum.
In need of a convention and meeting site? We have many. The Veterans' Memorial Civic and Convention Center is our largest state-of-the-art meeting and exhibition space. Our meeting venues can offer you the perfect place to hold your next event. During your visit here, dine at a selection of local and national restaurants with a variety of cuisines, and stay in comfortable, accessible accommodations.
Come see us! Whether you are visiting for the first time or are a repeat guest, you can always expect a warm welcome in Allen County....it's the American way!
