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
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
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
Come to Allen County Ohio and "Be Part of Our World"
In northwest Ohio along 1-75, you can discover the charm, heritage and hospitality of Allen County’s communities. Encompassing small towns and villages, Lima/Allen County has so much to offer. Enjoy the varied retail shopping experiences of our malls and specialty boutiques. Feel the thrill of our sporting events from collegiate baseball club games to stock, sprint and midget car races at our speedway and motorsports park. Participate in unique events, activities and festivals at our fairgrounds, parks and recreational facilities. Enjoy scenic hiking, biking and walking trails. Partake in the multitude of arts and cultural activities as you see a Broadway show, hear our fantastic symphony orchestra or enjoy an evening production at our local performing arts theatre.
Heritage is a big part of Allen County today. Visit our accredited county museum with its historic Dillinger exhibit and its varied displays. Return to the 19th century as you tour a Victorian mansion, and continue back in time to see our train exhibits and railroad heritage. Don’t leave the county without seeing our canal history and the area’s only postal museum.
In need of a convention and meeting site? We have the answer in Lima’s Veteran’s Memorial Civic and Convention Center. In addition to several other meeting facilities in the county, the Civic Center offers our largest state of the art meeting and exhibition space.
Besides reflecting on the past, Allen County is always looking to the future and offers several schools, colleges and universities for educational advancement. With heritage as well as industry, Allen County is a place to see. Dine at a selection of fine restaurants, stay in comfortable, accessible accommodations, and see all the attractions Allen County has to offer.
It is with pleasure and great pride that the Lima/Allen County Convention and Visitors Bureau introduces you to Allen County, Ohio.
The CVB has been promoting Allen County since 1978, and we want to share it with you. We can offer you calendars of events, visitor guides and area travel information, not to mention providing services for group tours and conventions.
Whether you're visiting for the first time or are a repeat guest, you can always expect great service, hospitality and a warm welcome in Allen County where we invite you to "Be Part of Our World."
Come to Allen County Ohio and "Be Part of Our World"