William McKinley Presidential Library and Museum
The William McKinley Presidential Library and Museum is the presidential library of 25th U.S.
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A museum inside Canton
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 20°, with about 47" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Canton
William McKinley Presidential Library and Museum is inside Canton, which has 10 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, July, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 63–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 8 miles away
Akron Canton Regional (CAK) has airline service, about 8 miles from William McKinley Presidential Library and Museum.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Canton. Green months are the mild ones.
William McKinley Presidential Library and Museum
The William McKinley Presidential Library and Museum is the presidential library of 25th U.S. president William McKinley. The library, which is located at the foot of the McKinley National Memorial, is owned and operated by the Stark County Historical Society, and located in Canton, Ohio, where McKinley built his career as lawyer, prosecuting attorney, congressman, governor and president.
The museum contains the largest collection of McKinley artifacts in the world and chronicles the life and career of the 25th president, from his birth to his death at the hands of an assassin. Another exhibit also explores the construction of the Memorial and the unfortunate fate of the McKinleys' Canton home, destroyed by fire in 1937.
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- 5.1K a year
Where to stay near William McKinley Presidential Library and Museum
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Canton (10) and Plain Township (18).
Plain Township
53,501 people
5 mi north of William McKinley Presidential Library and Museum
Jackson Township
43,403 people
6 mi northwest of William McKinley Presidential Library and Museum
Perry Township
28,259 people
5 mi southwest of William McKinley Presidential Library and Museum
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From William McKinley Presidential Library and Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton | in town | — | 10 8 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 69,001 | $98K | D− |
| Plain Township | 5 mi north | 5 min | 18 16 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 53,501 | $211K | — |
| Jackson Township | 6 mi northwest | 10 min | 15 15 hotels | 43,403 | $293K | C |
| Perry Township | 5 mi southwest | 5 min | 8 4 hotels · 4 motels | 28,259 | $171K | B |
| Perry Heights | 4 mi west | 5 min | 7 3 hotels · 4 motels | 8,756 | $167K | — |
| Green | 11 mi north | 15 min | 11 10 hotels · 1 campground | 27,553 | $280K | — |
| North Canton | 5 mi north | 5 min | 5 3 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 17,692 | $201K | B+ |
| Lake Township | 10 mi north | 15 min | 5 1 hotel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 campgrounds | 30,523 | $272K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near William McKinley Presidential Library and Museum
Other well-known places within 59 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw1in town MuseumPro Football Hall of Fame192K visitors a year
Big draw51 mi MuseumRock and Roll Hall of Fame580K visitors a year
2in town Stadium & arenaTom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium
3in town LandmarkMcKinley National Memorial
Big draw50 mi Stadium & arenaProgressive Field
51 mi Stadium & arenaHuntington Bank Field
31 mi National ParkCuyahoga Valley National Park3.0M visitors a year
58 mi MuseumOhio State ReformatoryPhoto credits
Pro Football Hall of Fame: Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0 · Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: MusikAnimal, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium: Harrier233 at English Wikipedia, Public domain · McKinley National Memorial: CoolRockC, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Progressive Field: Jsawczuk, Public domain · Huntington Bank Field: Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0 · Cuyahoga Valley National Park: Unknown, Public domain · Ohio State Reformatory: Niagara66, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Visiting William McKinley Presidential Library and Museum
Is William McKinley Presidential Library and Museum in Canton?
Yes. It’s inside Canton, OH.
When is the best time to visit William McKinley Presidential Library and Museum?
May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 63–83°.
How far is William McKinley Presidential Library and Museum from Cleveland and Pittsburgh?
About 49 miles north of Cleveland and about 79 miles east of Pittsburgh, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to William McKinley Presidential Library and Museum?
Akron Canton Regional (CAK), about 8 miles away. The nearest big hub is Cleveland Hopkins (CLE), about 48 miles.
Where should I stay near William McKinley Presidential Library and Museum?
Plain Township (5 mi, 18 places to stay), Jackson Township (6 mi, 15 places to stay) and Canton (in town, 10 places to stay).
Tips from people in Canton
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