Findlay Attractions
Findlay is a nice city and makes for a pleasant day trip from either Columbus or Toledo. Here visitors will find a city with interesting 19th Century architecture, a mid-town waterfall, along with good restaurants and accommodation options. Findlay was officially designated "Flag Town USA" in 1974 by the US Congress.
Ghost Town Museum Park (closed)
ATTRACTION IS CLOSED.
The Ghost Town Museum Park in Findlay is a recreation of an 1880s village, not actually a ghost town. The park is very much alive with regular events and an antiques museum. The 25 reconstructed buildings include a bank, general store, and post office, each with interesting historical displays.
One of the highlights of the Ghost Town Museum Park is the annual craft show.
The Ghost Town Museum Park in Findlay is a recreation of an 1880s village, not actually a ghost town. The park is very much alive with regular events and an antiques museum. The 25 reconstructed buildings include a bank, general store, and post office, each with interesting historical displays.
One of the highlights of the Ghost Town Museum Park is the annual craft show.
Hancock County Courthouse
The Hancock County Courthouse in Findlay is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Architect William Taylor built the courthouse in the early 19th Century. Although not in use today as a courthouse, the building is utilized by the community as a recreation and social center. The Hancock County Courthouse is one of Findlay's most prominent buildings.
Hancock Historical Museum
The Hancock Historical Museum in Findlay covers a wide range of topics related to the history Findlay and the Hancock County. Some of the displays include Native American History as it relates to Hancock County, the geology of the area, the War of 1812, the Civil War, and other military operations, agriculture, art, pioneering life in Ohio, and much more. The Hancock Historical Museum maintains archives with all kinds of documents and photographs related to local history.
Hours
January 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 12:30 | 12:30 | 12:30 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
April 1 to December 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 12:30 | 12:30 | 12:30 | Closed | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:00 |
Mazza Collection Galleria
The Mazza Collection Galleria in Findlay has a very specific teaching niche. The teaching gallery specializes in artwork done primarily for children's books. The Mazza Collection Galleria has an active event schedule and frequently hosts renowned authors and artists at its facility which has a collection of over 1,800 pieces.
