Wauseon is the seat of Fulton County and just a 40-mile drive from Toledo, Ohio. This town includes quiet streets with classic Midwestern farmhouses, Tuesday night antique car cruises down Fulton Street and locally owned businesses and restaurants. Whether getting in 18 holes at the golf course, or spending a Saturday at the public library, Wauseon residents value their little town with a lot of heart.Houses here vary from ranch-style homes to split-levels and classic Midwestern farmhouses with roomy yards and driveways. “Most houses are right near town, and you’ll see prices around $200,000 to $300,000,” says Ginni Neuenschwander, a Realtor at Howard Hanna who has been selling houses in Wauseon since 1991. Finding three- or four-bedroom houses under that $300,000 price isn’t uncommon, and for custom-built homes, former farmland and green lots with generous acreage are ready for new development.Students start their education at Wauseon Primary School, a kindergarten through second-grade school with a B-minus rating from Niche. They finish grades third through fifth at Wauseon Elementary, which scores a B-plus. Students can head over to Wauseon Middle School, with a B score, then finish at Wauseon High, a B-plus-rated school with a vibrant musical theater department.Bike along the Wabash Cannonball Trail or play ball at one of several diamonds at Dorothy Biddle Park. For winter fun, families drive over to Homecoming Park to climb its large hill, which is perfect for sledding right back down again. Ironwood Golf Course has 18 holes and has been family-owned since 1971. Want a different kind of golf? Reighard Park offers a 9-hole disc golf course, tennis courts, a new community pool and Wauseon’s Imagination Kingdom playground, a large wooden play structure donated to the park by local businesses.Travel along Fulton Street to explore local businesses or run everyday errands on Shoop Avenue. Whenever there is a need to head to Toledo, Wauseon residents hop on the Ohio Turnpike and drive 40 miles to the city. The Wauseon Public Library is an original Andrew Carnegie building that broke ground in 1905. “This community we serve is diverse,” says Keri Black, library director of the Wauseon Public Library. “That’s why our library is an all-inclusive space with much more to offer than just books.” The library hosts monthly family craft nights, cookbook clubs, true crime discussions and a free book program. Teens can take advantage of the new teen lounge, and kids can see the life-sized blue whale tail story time rug, received from the library’s fellowship with the National Space Science Center.Celebrate an anniversary or birthday at Sullivan’s Restaurant with a Sully Burger. “We cater to everyone,” says local and Sullivan’s bartender Chase Murry. “You’ll see a group of lawyers sitting next to guys just off their first shift at the factory, and everyone knows each other.” For drinks with friends, Red Rambler Coffee offers both coffee and craft beer, serving flights of stouts, ales and IPAs. On Sundays, enjoy a buffet-style breakfast at Ryan’s Restaurant & Catering or all-you-can-eat wings every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Shoop Avenue offers easy access to chain stores such as Wauseon Ace Hardware, Walmart and Chief Supermarket, while Fulton Street is home to local businesses like the Bare Beauty Salon and Spa, Blooms Flower Company and Key Elements Comics.The Fulton County Airport is nearby for aviation enthusiasts to use and fuel up, but it’s not for commercial travelers. The Fulton County Health Center is right in town and has emergency services, behavioral counseling and health and wellness programs. It is also the home of the Fulton Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.Fulton Street is the hub for festivals and events, from Wauseon’s annual Christmas Parade to summer Tuesday night Cruises. Every May through August, antique car owners spend Tuesday nights driving their classic cars down Fulton Street. “On the third Tuesday of each month, they host a Super Cruise, where you can buy from vendors and listen to a live band right in town,” says Neuenschwander. “Our slogan is ‘The City You’ll Take to Heart,’ and we really do.” Learn more on the Wauseon city guide.