Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday
Our Country.
Our Community.
Your Adventure.
The Visit Van Wert Passport Campaign invites the community to join in celebrating America’s 250th anniversary by exploring the people, places, and stories that make Van Wert truly special.
Discover Van Wert County
Embark on a fun, interactive journey designed for residents and visitors of all ages. Participants are encouraged to:
- Visit designated locations across Van Wert County
- Collect passport stamps along the way
- Complete engaging challenges
- Uncover unique pieces of local history
What You’ll Experience
Each passport stop showcases a different part of Van Wert’s vibrant culture—from historic landmarks and creative spaces to local businesses and community events. Every visit reveals another thread in the story of Van Wert County.
A Community Celebration
The passport experience brings people together through shared exploration and discovery. As we honor America’s 250th birthday, this campaign highlights the heritage, creativity, and community spirit that define Van Wert.
Browse Locations by Month:
January
Brumback Library
215 W Main St, Van Wert, OH 45891
Ohio City Village Office
103 S Main St, Ohio City, OH 45874
February
Universal Lettering
1197 Grill Rd # B, Van Wert, OH 45891
March
Convoy Opera House
111 S. Main Street
Convoy, OH
Convoy, OH
Hat Creek Arena
8020 Richey Rd, Van Wert, OH 45891
Off-Stage Productions
818 N Franklin St, Van Wert, OH 45891
Van Wert Cinemas
Van Wert LIVE & NPAC
10700 OH-118, Van Wert, OH 45891
April
Van Wert County Regional Airport
901 Elks Dr, Van Wert, OH 45891
June
Convoy Edgewood Park
643 N. Main Street
419-749-4060
Hickory Stick Golf Club
Moser Park in Wren
Van Wert Hiestand Woods
1510 Hospital Drive
Van Wert OH 45891
Van Wert OH 45891
Van Wert Hiestand Woods
Hiestand Woods Park, established in 1945, boasts a park area & nature preserve. Over the years construction of shelter houses, a playground, and paths in the nature preserve have created a truly special place.
Van Wert Reservoir Recreation Area
South - 12921 Peter Collins Rd.
North - 1264 S. Washington St.
Van Wert, OH
North - 1264 S. Washington St.
Van Wert, OH
Van Wert Smiley Park
Van Wert Smiley Park
This action packed park is located on the west side of Van Wert near the Van Wert Municipal Airport. It can be accessed from Leeson Avenue on the south side of the park or Woodland Avenue on the north side of the park.
VW LIVE @ Fountain Park
July
Convoy Community Days
Edgewood Park & Downtown Convoy, OH, United States, Ohio 45832
Ohio City Lambert Days
306 Lambert St. Ohio City, OH 45874
Van Wert Fourth of July Festival
Main Street Van Wert, OH
Van Wert Historical Society
August
Van Wert County Fairgrounds
Wren Wiffleball/Homecoming
105 Oh-49, Ohio City, OH 45874
September
Any wellness or fitness center
Hickory Stick Golf Club
Olympic Bowling Lanes
YMCA
October
Farmers Market Festivals
Lincoln Ridge Farms
November
Visit Van Wert Office
140 E Main Street Van Wert, OH 45891
December
Visit Van Wert Office
140 E Main Street Van Wert, OH 45891
Drinks & Dining
Casual Dining
Deli, Carry Out and Fast Food
Drinks & Dining
Beer Barrel
Beer Barrel
205 Towne Center Blvd.
Van Wert, OH 45891
205 Towne Center Blvd.
Van Wert, OH 45891
419-220-8114
Sunday – Thursday 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Friday/Saturday 11:00 a.m. – midnight
Friday/Saturday 11:00 a.m. – midnight
Beer Barrel
Visitors and residents alike can enjoy the Van Wert Beer Barrel located right off the highway with easy access.
Cabo Mexican Restaurant
1202 E. 5th St.
Delphos, OH 45833
Delphos, OH 45833
419-879-2226
Mon. – Thurs: 11:00 a.m. -9:30 p.m. Fri – Sat. 11:00 a.m. 10:30 p.m. Sundays 12:p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Cheers & Gears
Convoy, OH
419-749-2585
Cilantro’s Mexican and Cantino
716 W. Ervin Rd.
Van Wert, OH 45891
Van Wert, OH 45891
419-232-3930
Sunday – Saturday 11: 00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Double A’s Dining
1103 S. Shannon St.
Van Wert, OH 45891
Van Wert, OH 45891
419-771-1191
Hours vary, please see the website for more information.
Double A’s Dining
full service dining & lounge and catering service
Fairway Grill
12083 US Route 127,
Van Wert, OH 45891
Van Wert, OH 45891
419-232-2296
Monday – Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Frickers
735 Fox Rd.
Van Wert, OH 45891
Van Wert, OH 45891
419-238-9464
Sun. – Thurs. 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. Fri. & Sat 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Gibson’s Barnyard BBQ
Kosta’s Topp Chalet
229 E. 5th St.
Delphos, OH 45833
Delphos, OH 45833
419-692-8751
Monday – Closed
Tue. – Thur. 4:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Fri. 11:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Sat. 4:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Sun. 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tue. – Thur. 4:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Fri. 11:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Sat. 4:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Sun. 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Landeck Tavern
14620 Landeck Rd.
Delphos, OH 45833
Delphos, OH 45833
419 -605-3196
Mon. – Closed Tues./Wed. 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Thur. 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Fri./Sat. 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Mi Ranchito
865 N. Washington St.
Van Wert, OH 45891
Van Wert, OH 45891
419-238-0123
Mon. – Thur. 11:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m., Fri. 11:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Sat. noon – 10:30 p.m., Sun. 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sat. noon – 10:30 p.m., Sun. 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Pizza Hut
735 E. Ervin Rd.
Van Wert, OH 45891
Van Wert, OH 45891
419-238-4660
Sun. – Thur. 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Pizza Hut
133 E. 5th St.
Delphos, OH 45833
Delphos, OH 45833
419-695-8085
Sun – Thur 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Fri & Sat 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
R Place Stone Grill
139 East Main Street
Van Wert, OH 45891
Van Wert, OH 45891
419-771-1234
Hours vary, please see website or Facebook page for updated information
R Place Stone Grill
Large menu items for every tastebud, including the famous steaks on the stone grill! Catering and take out are available.
Saisaki Van Wert
101 East Main Street
Van Wert, OH 45891
Van Wert, OH 45891
419-771-1212
Hours vary depending on day of the week, please see their Facebook page for more details.
Saisaki Van Wert
Japanese restaurant serving mainly sushi, bento boxes, teriyaki, noodles, fried rice, Japanese burgers, and other Asian fusion.
The Rustic Cafe
107 E. 2nd St. Delphos OH 45833
419-692-7976
Mon. – Thur. 12:00 – 11:00 Fri & Sat. 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Wren Restaurant
102 S. State Rt. 49
Wren, OH 45899
Wren, OH 45899
419-495-2858
Mon 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Tue – Sat 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Sun 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Casual Dining
133 Bistro
133 Bistro
A new take on breakfast and lunch in Van Wert. For breakfast they offer many signature dishes such as omlettes, skillets, waffles, and pancakes. The lunch menu includes salads, sandwiches, rotating soups, and daily speciasl. All the portions are large and freshly prepared.
Becky’s Village Restaurant
307 State St.
Willshire, OH 45898
Willshire, OH 45898
419-495-2013
Mon-Fri 5:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Saturday 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Sunday 7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Beer Barrel
Beer Barrel
205 Towne Center Blvd.
Van Wert, OH 45891
205 Towne Center Blvd.
Van Wert, OH 45891
419-220-8114
Sunday – Thursday 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Friday/Saturday 11:00 a.m. – midnight
Friday/Saturday 11:00 a.m. – midnight
Beer Barrel
Visitors and residents alike can enjoy the Van Wert Beer Barrel located right off the highway with easy access.
Bigby Coffee
10280 St. Rt. 118
Van Wert, OH 45891
Van Wert, OH 45891
419-910-9311
hours vary store to store
Bob Evans
Brewed Expressions Cafe
109 W. Main Street
Van Wert, OH 45891
Van Wert, OH 45891
419-605-5528
Mon – Fri 6:00 a.m. – 5: 00 p.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Closed Sundays
Cheers and Gears
Cheers and Gears
104 N. Main St.
Convoy, OH 45832
104 N. Main St.
Convoy, OH 45832
419-749-2585
Find their hours on their Facebook page for updates
Cheers and Gears
You want pizza, they have it. You want grill type foods, they have it! You want some good drinks and a hello, they have it!
Denny’s Bar and Grill
120 S. Main St.
Ohio City, OH 45874
Ohio City, OH 45874
419-965-3032
Hours vary, please see their Facebook page
Hong Kong Buffet
349 Town Center Blvd.
Van Wert ,OH 45891
Van Wert ,OH 45891
419-238-5888
Sun. – Thurs. 11:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Hot Head Burritos
1038 S. Washington St.
Van Wert, OH 45891
Van Wert, OH 45891
419-910-9563
Hours vary, please see their Facebook page for updates
Knight’s Pizza
121 W. Tully St. Convoy OH 45832
419-749-2988
Mon – Thur 3:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Fri & Sat 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Sun 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
LEE’s Famous Fried Chicken
239 W. 5th St.
Delphos, OH 45833
Delphos, OH 45833
419-692-3333
Tue. – Sun.: 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Peking Restaurant
115 S. Washington St.
Van Wert, OH 45891
Van Wert, OH 45891
419-238-5559
Mon. – Fri. 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Sat. 11:30 – 9:00 p.m. Sun. 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Rager’s Orginal Sausage Sandwich
Rager’s Orginal Sausage Sandwich
Homemade from decades of a special recipe passed down for you to enjoy. Make sure you get the french fries that are original and tasty.
The Orchard Tree
1058 W. Main St.
Van Wert, OH 45891
Van Wert, OH 45891
419-238-5235
Mon. 5:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Tues – Thur. 5:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Fri & Sat. 5:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Sun. 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Deli, Carry Out and Fast Food
A & W Drive In
Arby’s
872 N. Washington St.
Van Wert, OH 45891
Van Wert, OH 45891
419-238-7249
Arby’s
1850 E. 5th St.
Delphos, OH 45833
Delphos, OH 45833
419-695-1100
B and K Root Beer Stand
835 W. Main St
Van Wert, OH 45891
Van Wert, OH 45891
419-238-1685
Hours vary, please see their Facebook page for hours
Biggby Coffee
10280 St. Rt. 118
Van Wert, OH 45891
Van Wert, OH 45891
419-910-9311
Hours vary, please see website for updated times
Brewed Expressions Drive-Thru
1114 S. Washington St.
Van Wert, OH 45891
Van Wert, OH 45891
419-605-5528
Mon – Fri : 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Saturday 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Closed Sundays
Burger King
1101 S. Shannon St.
Van Wert, OH 45891
Van Wert, OH 45891
419-238-3675
Convoy Tastee Freeze
117 S. Main St.
Convoy, OH 45832
Convoy, OH 45832
419-749-2442
Hours vary, please see their Facebook page for updates
Dairy Queen
Domino’s Pizza
301 Towne Center
Van Wert, OH 45891
Van Wert, OH 45891
419-232-2640
Hours vary, please see website or Facebook pages for more information
Firehouse Pizza
101 E. Jackson St.
Middle Point, OH 45863
Middle Point, OH 45863
419-968-2600
Mon – Thur 10:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Fri & Sat 10:30 a.m.- 10:00 p.m. Sun.10:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Hot Head Burritos
1038 S. Washington St.
Van Wert, OH 45891
Van Wert, OH 45891
419-910-9563
Hours vary, please see their Facebook page for updates
Jack’s Pizza
225 E. 2nd St.
Delphos, OH 45833
Delphos, OH 45833
419-692-3010
Mon. – Closed Tues – Thur 4:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Fri 4:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Sat & Sun 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Klosterman’s Pizza Co
1017 E. Main St.
Van Wert, OH 45891
Van Wert, OH 45891
419-238-9966
Mon – Thur 10:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Fri 1:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Sat & Sun 4:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
Marco’s Pizza
1170 Shannon St.
Van Wert, OH 45891
Van Wert, OH 45891
419-910-8088
Hours vary, please see website for more information
McDonald’s
1051 Elida Rd.
Delphos, OH 45833
Delphos, OH 45833
419-692-4527
McDonald’s
101 Christopher Crossing
Van Wert, OH 45891
Van Wert, OH 45891
419-238-4755
McDonald’s
1162 S. Shannon St.
Van Wert, OH 45891
Van Wert, OH 45891
419-238-2055
Pats Donuts & Kreme
Rager’s Orginal Sausage Sandwich
Rager’s Orginal Sausage Sandwich
Homemade from decades of a special recipe passed down for you to enjoy. Make sure you get the french fries that are original and tasty.
Rocky Top Ice Cream – Seasonal
500 E. Ervin Rd. Van Wert OH 45891
419-238-4800
Mon – Sat 12:00 p.m. = 10:00 p.m. Sun 3:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Subway
109 Town Center Dr. Van Wert OH
419-232-3600
Sycamore of Van Wert – Seasonal
Taco Bell
1280 S. Shannon St. Van Wert OH 45891
419-238-1400
The Delphos Creamery
252 N. Canal St. Delphos OH 45833
419-695-4450
Sun 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Mon – Sat 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
The Local Slice a Pizza & Pie Company
121 W. Tully Street
Van Wert, OH 45891
Van Wert, OH 45891
419-749-2988
Hours vary, please see their Facebook page for more information and details.
The Well Nutrition
109 S. Washington St.
Van Wert, OH 45891
Van Wert, OH 45891
419-771-1414
Hours varied, please see their Facebook page for updates
Truly D’Vine Bread Co. Bakery/Deli
Wendy’s
1234 S. Shannon St.
Van Wert, OH 45891
Van Wert, OH 45891
419-238-2813
Wild Willy’s Pizza and Italian
Willshire Drive Inn