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In 1899 the Packard brothers built their first automobile in Warren, and the National Packard Museum downtown still gleams with the cars that made the name famous. Warren, the seat of Trumbull County on the Mahoning River in northeast Ohio, was also among the first towns in the country to light its streets with electricity, thanks to the same inventive family.
The town grew up around Courthouse Square, a green surrounded by Victorian commercial blocks, churches and the 1890s Trumbull County Courthouse. Warren played a part in the women's suffrage movement too: the Harriet Taylor Upton House served as the headquarters of the national suffrage association in the early 1900s.
Modern Warren mixes that history with music. The W.D. Packard Music Hall stages concerts and shows, the riverside amphitheater hosts free summer events, and Dave Grohl Alley, a mural-covered lane, honors the rock drummer born here. Mosquito Lake State Park lies a short drive north for fishing and boating.
This museum in the town where Packard began displays beautifully restored Packard cars from the early 1900s to the 1950s, plus exhibits on the Packard Electric company and the family's inventions. Volunteers share lots of detail. Allow about 90 minutes, and check the calendar for car shows and special exhibits.
Built with a gift from the Packard family in the 1950s, this large auditorium beside the Mahoning River hosts touring concerts, comedy, Broadway-style shows and community events. Seats are spacious and parking is easy. Check the schedule ahead and pair a show with dinner downtown.
An open-air amphitheater on the Mahoning River downtown, with lawn seating that hosts free summer concerts, festivals and movie nights. The riverside promenade around it is pleasant for a walk. Bring a folding chair or blanket and arrive early for popular weekend events.
The center of Warren is a grassy square shaded by trees and framed by the ornate 1890s Trumbull County Courthouse, churches and Victorian storefronts that form the commercial historic district. It hosts concerts, markets and holiday lights. Take a slow loop around the square to see the architecture.
A downtown alley covered in colorful murals celebrating Foo Fighters founder Dave Grohl, who was born in Warren, along with a pair of giant drumsticks. Local artists keep adding to it, and it hosts music events. It is free to visit any time and makes a fun photo stop near Courthouse Square.
This Victorian home was the residence of suffrage leader Harriet Taylor Upton and served as the national headquarters of the National American Woman Suffrage Association from 1903 to 1910. Tours share the story of the movement and Upton's career. Open hours are limited, so call or check online first.
Built in 1807, this is one of the oldest surviving frame houses in Ohio's Western Reserve, now cared for by the Trumbull County Historical Society. Inside are period furnishings and exhibits on early settlement along the Mahoning River. Tours are offered on select days, so confirm hours before going.
A large wooded city park donated to Warren by the Packard family, with picnic shelters, sports fields, playgrounds and walking paths along gentle hills. It is popular for family reunions and festivals in summer. Weekday mornings are quiet and good for a long walk.
North of Warren near Cortland, this state park surrounds one of the largest lakes in Ohio, known for walleye, crappie and bass fishing, boating and a sandy beach. Bald eagles are often seen. Bring binoculars, and in summer arrive early to find a good picnic spot by the water.
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