Elyria
Elyria is the medium-sized city nearest to Oberlin; it sports many urban trappings, such as a mall, a wide variety of chain restaurants, and auto plazas. You can reach Elyria via the LCT or the bike trail.
If you can't find something in the stores in Oberlin, it's likely to be in Elyria.
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[edit] Notable locations in Elyria
- Midway Mall
- Amtrak station
- Greyhound station
- Jack Matia Honda, purportedly largest Honda dealership in Ohio
[edit] Restaurants
- Applebee's
- Fazoli's
- Buffalo Wild Wings
[edit] Random Tidbits
Elyria is where the wheelchair in Tom Robbins's Fierce Invalids Home From Hot Climates is from: "Switters patted the blue Naugahyde upholstered arms of the lightweight, foldable Invacare 9000 XT, pride of Elyria, Ohio." (p. 123)
[edit] Directions
Depending on where you want to go in Elyria:
- Downtown: take the Oberlin-Elyria Rd.. To reach it, turn left where OH-511 ends at US-20.
- Commercial area (mall & more):
By bike: Ride away from town on East College Street, past the Apollo and Tank, and make a left onto the bike trail when you come to it.

