Bucyrus Tourism and Visitors Bureau

07/21/2023

Time is running out to take advantage of EARLY BIRD pricing! 😱 With a multitude of distances available — including a 15-, 32- and 47-mile ride — the route is well marked and flat with little traffic. The 15-mile route can be broken down into distances of 8, 11 and 13 miles.

Registration for the long ride is $25 before Aug. 1 and will increase to $30 after.

Learn more and register at https://bucyrusohio.com/bestwurstride/. ❗If you submit your registration and don’t receive a confirmation email, please email [email protected]!

07/12/2023

Celebrate the Best “Wurst” Bike Ride as riders “Hand Off the Baton” on August 19, 2023. 🚴

The 2023 Best “Wurst” Bike Ride offers cyclists of all ages and abilities the opportunity to explore the Crawford County countryside, riding along a trail of local flora and farms. This ride is offered to complement the local Bucyrus Bratwurst Festival.

Learn more and register today at https://bucyrusohio.com/bestwurstride/. ❗️ If you submit your registration and don’t receive a confirmation email, please email [email protected]!

05/26/2023

Did you know Bucyrus streets come alive every First Friday of March, June, July, and August? 🤩

First Fridays in Bucyrus bring the community out into the streets of downtown to enjoy shopping, street vendors, music, food, children’s activities, and more. First Fridays are hosted by the Bucyrus Area Chamber of Commerce.

Find more information at https://bucyrusohio.com/first-friday-bucyrus/.

05/12/2023

Did you know the Crawford County History Alliance kick off a new Summer Passport Program for adults and kids in April? 🧭

Grab your Crawford County passport and collect as many stamps as you can throughout the summer to earn prizes and learn about the rich history behind the beautiful fields and growing cities. The program will culminate with two weekend bus trips to all eleven places in late September and early October.

05/05/2023

Did you know Johnny Appleseed was a living person? 🍎

John Chapman travelled throughout Ohio, planting and tending to his apple trees while also sharing medicinal plants with settlers and local Indigenous tribes. He even came to Bucyrus!

Learn more about the the man, the myth, the legend from native Bucyrian Elaine (Gebhardt) Naples at the Bucyrus Public Library on May 9 at 7 p.m., or read about his adventures at https://www.bucyrus2021.com/johnny-appleseed/.

04/24/2023

ICYMI: The Crawford County History Alliance held its first History Fair yesterday. 💭

04/24/2023

You never know what you’re going to get with Ohio’s spring weather. Today, it looks like we’re getting scattered showers, a bit of snow, and a freeze warning. 🥶

Post your favorite things to do in Bucyrus on a chilly day or a picture of the April snow in the comments below! ⬇️

04/10/2023

The Great American Crossroads Mural is more than just a beautiful piece of art! 🎨

Located in the heart of Bucyrus, the mural shares several stories and scenes that pay homage to the history and heart of our community. More than 130 Bucyrus citizens modeled for artist Eric Grohe.

Learn more about the mural at https://bucyrusohio.com/great-american-crossroads-mural-by-artist-eric-grohe/

04/10/2023

Bucyrus is THE PLACE TO BE to experience the last total solar eclipse until 2099! 🌑 We will have glasses for purchase in the months leading up to the !

Do you have plans for this day (April 8th) next year? Planning any activities for April 8, 2024 will be a bit of a challenge since the state is anticipating our area will receive tens of thousands people visiting on that day. On Monday, April 8, 2024, people within a 124 mile-wide band in the state of Ohio will experience a total solar eclipse. The last total solar eclipse visible in Ohio was in 1806. The next total solar eclipse in Ohio will be in the year 2099. You can learn more at: https://ema.ohio.gov/media-publications/ohio-total-solar-eclipse

04/06/2023

The Crawford County History Alliance is holding its first History Fair on April 23, from 1-4 p.m. at Lowe-Volk Park Nature Center. The History Fair is your chance to begin collecting stamps to complete the new History Passport!

Participating organizations include:
📜 Bucyrus Historical Society
📜 Crawford County Arts Council
📜 Crawford Park District
📜 Crestline Historical Society
📜 Friends of the Big Four Depot
📜 Galion History Center
📜 Gill House, Preserving Galion, Inc.
📜 Harvey One Room School
📜 New Washington Historical Society
📜 Ohio Lincoln Highway (Hopley Monument restoration)
📜 T&OC Depot

Learn more: https://bucyrusohio.com/2023/04/06/first-ever-history-fair-will-launch-new-summer-passport-program/

The Crawford County History Alliance (CCHA) will hold a first-ever History Fair on Sunday, April 23, from 1-4 p.m. at Lowe-Volk Park Nature Center, 2401 State Route 598, Crestline. Twelve of Crawford County’s history-oriented museums and organizations will be at the Nature Center to welcome the pu...