Bellville (Ohio)

Bellville is a village of 2,000 people (2020) in Richland County in the state of Ohio.

Bellville is known for a downtown area that still features old-timey storefronts and its historic 40.6202-82.51151 Bellville Gazebo Bandstand, which was built in 1879.

• Interstate 71, exit 165 at State Route 97 (Lexington-Bellville exit), go south on State Route 97, your right in Bellville. To get to the central business district, go south on State Route 97 to State Route 13.
• Interstate 71, exit 169 at State Route 13 (Mansfield-Bellville exit), go south on State Route 13 to Bellville.

• 40.6229-82.51131 Richland B&O Trail. Goes north to Lexington and Mansfield, and south to Butler.  (updated Feb 2019)

• 40.6491-82.39052 Louis Bromfield's Malabar Farm (Malabar Farm State Park), 4050 Bromfield Rd, Lucas (~10 miles east of town), ☏ +1 419-892-2784. In 1976, Malabar Farm became an official Ohio State Park. Dedicated to perpetuating Bromfield's farming philosophies, preserving the Big House artifacts, providing a place where visitors can explore life on the farm and beauty of nature. Visit the livestock in the main barn. Camping, fishing, hiking. Horses and pets permitted. Farm tours cost $3 per person, and house tours are $6.  (updated Oct 2026)

• 40.6233-82.51241 Richland B&O Bike Trail. Sunrise–sunset daily. The trail runs mostly east–west along the north end of the main downtown area. In total, it is 18 miles long and connects four different towns along a former railroad track. It is paved and mostly flat, so you can walk, run, skate, or bike. Dogs only if leashed. No horses. Free.  (updated Oct 2026)
• 40.6125-82.51692 Little Apple Golf Course.  (updated Nov 2018)
• 40.6484-82.53543 Deer Ridge Golf Club.  (updated Feb 2019)

• 40.6165-82.51191 Duchess Shoppe, 250 Main St, ☏ +1 419-886-4300. Open 24 hours daily. Regional convenience store chain.  (updated Feb 2019)
• 40.6199-82.5122 Bellville Farmers' Market. Sat 9AM–noon, late April–early October. Baked goods, jam, nuts, honey, maple syrup, soap and more treats to take home.  (updated Oct 2026)

• 40.6186-82.51191 Stoodt's Market, 184 Main St, ☏ +1 419-719-8059, stoodtsservices@gmail.com. Mon-Sat 7AM–8PM, Sun 7AM–6PM. Independent local grocery store that's been in business for over 100 years has all the usual grocery things, plus prepared foods and cold drinks. Get what you need for a picnic, a BBQ, or lunch on the road.  (updated Oct 2026)

• 40.6447-82.54282 Der Dutchman, 720 State Route 97 W, ☏ +1 419-886-7070, fax: +1 419 886-4467. Mon–Sat 7AM–8PM. Large restaurant with buffet or family-style service. A meat-and-potatoes kind of place, it's known for broasted chicken, Amish-style noodles, and lots of pies. Donuts, pies, cookies, cinnamon rolls,bread, and more available for takeout from their bakery. $30 per person lunch or supper; $15 breakfast.  
• 40.64804-82.541693 Pancho's Tacos, 844 State Route 97 W (Located behind McDonald's), ☏ +1 419-886-2159. Lively Mexican restaurant with large portions. Many colorful flavors of margaritas. Save room for dessert if you can; try the sopaipillas with honey or the fried ice cream. Kids' menu. $20.  (updated Oct 2026)

• Black Dog Tavern.  (updated Feb 2019) ^{[dead link]}

Most of the hotels are on the north end of town, at the intersection of Interstate 71 and State Highway 97.

• 40.6461-82.54211 Comfort Inn Splash Harbor, 855 Comfort Plaza Dr, ☏ +1 419-886-4000. Check-in: 4PM, check-out: 11AM. An otherwise ordinary hotel lifted into the dreams of traveling children by a busy indoor pool with a large water slide and other amusement-park-style water features. Grab a hot breakfast (included) and then let the kids wear themselves out in the pool area before checking out by 11AM sharp (they fine anyone who overstays their time in the pool) and resuming your drive. Arcade games, laundry room, exercise room. Some rooms permit dogs. Some rooms have three queen beds, to accommodate a family of six. $100+.  (updated Oct 2026)
• 40.6497-82.54332 Days Inn by Wyndham Bellville Mansfield (formerly Mid Ohio Inn), 880 State Route 97W, ☏ +1 567-772-0019. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: 11AM. A less-expensive option if you're passing through. It's right next to the highway, and the traffic noise is a bit less if you can get a room on the far side of the building. Cold breakfast included. $70+.  (updated Oct 2026)
• 40.6488-82.54113 Knights Inn Bellville Mansfield OH, 848 State Route 97 W, ☏ +1 419-406-6910. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: 11AM. Budget option with in-room microwaves and mini refrigerators. $70+.  (updated Oct 2026)
• 40.647-82.54534 Quality Inn & Suites Conference Center, 1000 Comfort Plaza Dr, ☏ +1 419-719-0611, fax: +1 419-886-9943. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. A good option for a business traveler or someone looking for a comfortable room at a reasonable price. Cold breakfast plus waffles. Some suites and meeting rooms. Indoor pool and hot tub. Dogs accepted in some rooms. $110+.  (updated Oct 2026)

• Bellville Post Office, 105 Bell St. (next to the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library Bellville Branch), ☏ +1 419-886-3845.  

• Mansfield/Richland County Public Library Bellville Branch, 97 Bell St, ☏ +1 419-886-3811. Mon Tue Thu 10AM-8PM; Wed Fri Sat 10AM-5PM; closed on Sun.   ^{[dead link]}

• Mansfield News Journal. The only daily newspaper published in the Mansfield/Richland County and surrounding north-central Ohio area.  (updated Feb 2019)

• Lexington
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