Black Squirrel Inn

 This 1880 Victorian painted lady, originally owned by a leading Wooster family, features an original Gothic gingerbread side porch, a double bracket roofline, 10-foot ceilings, double parlor with pocket doors, and handsome fireplaces in both sitting room and dining room. All guest rooms feature full bathrooms en suite as part of the inspired renovations undertaken by the previous owners. The cottage garden in front of the house and the wooded retreat in the back add to the romantic appeal of the house, and guests are invited to wander down the paths to find a peaceful getaway.

Located at 636 College Avenue in Wooster, the Black Squirrel Inn is within walking distance of the College of Wooster campus and Freedlander Theater, summer home of the celebrated Ohio Light Opera, and of downtown Wooster and its award winning cityscape.

The Inn's central location assures easy access to The Secrest Arboretum, the campuses of the Ohio Agricultural Research Center and the Agricultural Technical Institute, both thriving centers for research and education affiliated with Ohio State University.

Routes 83 and 250 will take you, in minutes, to the bucolic beauty of the Amish  country, a world that still retains its 19th century profound spirituality and the simplicity of its unique life-style.

The Inn features central air and heat; private bathrooms for each of 4 bedrooms (one with a double-size Jacuzzi; cable TVs; complimentary internet access; and a hearty breakfast served at your leisure.

The innkeeper will be happy to provide travel information and guide you to local points of interest and to special activities. Please call or email with questions or to make a reservation, 330-317-6627.