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Where is Legacy?

Legacy classes are currently held within private residences on the north side of Wooster, Ohio. Full-time residential students live with Resident Advisors in private residences that have separate apartments with private entrances, as well as a UBY-owned single-family residence, with male and female students being housed in separate residences. Transportation to and from required Legacy activities is provided to all full-time residential students.

Women's Residence

Overview

The City of Wooster was established in 1808 and named after David Wooster, a general in the American Revolutionary War. Home to 26,000+ residents, Wooster has been recognized as one of the best micro-economies in the U.S.

Things to Do

Seasonal Events

  • Wayne County Fair – September 7-12, 2024
  • Ramseyer’s Farm (Sep 4 - Oct 31, closed Mon & Tues)
  • Fall attractions: Corn maze, carpet slide, potato launcher, hayride, and more.
  • Note: Purchase tickets in advance for Saturdays & Sundays (they sell out).
  • Bauman Orchards Fall Festivals – September 21, 28 & October 5
  • Apple picking, donuts, cider.
  • Wooster Farmers Market – Saturdays, 8 AM - Noon (Now through Oct. 5)

Indoor Activities

  • Alice Noble Ice Arena
  • Unlocked Escape Room
  • Acres of Fun
  • Wayne Center for the Arts
  • Bullseye’s Axe Throwing
  • Wayne County Public Library
  • YMCA


Parks & Outdoor Activities

  • Seacrest Arboretum – Free, walking trails, huge slide.
  • Freedlander Park – Pool, gazebo, disc golf.
  • Christmas Run Park – Pool, tennis, basketball, pickleball courts.
  • Wooster Memorial Park – Hiking trails.
  • Oak Hill Park – Walking trails, sledding hills in winter.


Coffee & Specialty Shops

Downtown

  • Sure House Coffee
  • Boba Bowl
  • Muddy’s (Café & Coffee)
  • Tulipan Pastry & Coffee
  • Wooster Nutrition – Healthy teas & shakes.
  • Local Roots Market & Café – Organic food, local artisans & farmers.

Elsewhere

  • Joyful Café – Located inside Wooster Health Point, employs people with special needs.
  • Hartzler’s Dairy & Ice Cream
  • Faithful Little Cupcake
  • Miss Amy’s Bakery


Restaurants

Downtown

  • Broken Rocks / Rox Gastropub
  • Basil
  • The City Square Steakhouse
  • Spoon Market & Deli
  • Salsa Roja
  • The Leaf
  • Old Jaol & Tavern
  • TJ’s / CW’s
  • Mariola’s Italian Restaurant

Elsewhere

  • El Campesino
  • El Tapatio
  • The Barn (Smithville) – With surrounding shops.


Shopping

Downtown

  • Books in Stock (Used & Rare)
  • Blackbird Records
  • Vertical Runner – Running gear store; organizes running clubs.
  • Son Apothecary

Elsewhere

  • The Clothing Warehouse
  • Everything Surplus
  • Dollar 1
  • Mission Thrift


Amish Country Highlights

  • Lehman’s Hardware
  • Heini’s Cheese
  • Behalt - Amish Mennonite Heritage Center
  • Hershberger’s Farm & Bakery
  • Der Dutchman Restaurant
  • Amish Door Restaurant
  • Coblentz Chocolate
  • Bulk food, thrift stores, craft stores.


Mohican Highlights

  • Covered Bridge & Waterfall Hiking Trails
  • Bridle Trail
  • Biking Trails
  • Camping (through October)
  • Pleasant Hill Lake
  • Canoeing, Tubing, Fun Center (High Ropes & Mini Golf open Memorial Day - Labor Day)