Courtyard by Marriott Lima

Jump-start your day at the on-site Bistro, which brews specialty Starbucks beverages and serves a selection of tasty breakfast options. Perked up and ready to work? The pet-friendly property boasts 1,300 square feet of flexible event space accommodating up to 98 people. Host a meeting or a party — a full in-house catering operation offers both light and hearty fare, and complimentary free fast Wi-Fi ensures presentations run smoothly. A heated indoor pool and full-service fitness center are both open until 11 pm, so you can fit in a workout anytime. Need freshening up? The hotel offers laundry, a barber and a beauty shop!

Family-friendly fun can be found at the nearby Allen County Fairgrounds, which hosts the annual Ohio National Championship Motorcycle races and the 4-Wheel Off-Road Jamboree, along with a year-round calendar of events including craft shows, swap meets, markets, concerts and more. When the weather is fair, head to Faurot Park, 89 acres of green space offering outdoor recreation in the form of scenic lakes, baseball diamonds, sand volleyball courts, a skate park, a children’s splash pad/fountain and a concert pavilion.