By Fatima Magana '22

ALLIANCE, OH- Do you want to attend Mount Union, but are unfamiliar with the city of Alliance? Here are some fun facts about the city, and places you can visit. 

• Alliance has a castle! Known as the Glamorgan Castle owned by Alliance City Schools. Want to explore it? you can schedule a tour. 
• You can always take a walk and get your exercise done at Silver Park. 
• If you are into history, you can visit the Haines House Underground Railroad site in Alliance to learn more about the time. schedule a tour  
• If you are a cat person, you will love visiting the Feline Historical Museum located on Main Street. Learn more 
• Nature lovers, you will enjoy visiting the Beech Creek Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve, which is four miles away from Mount Union’s campus. 
• Are you a foodie? Who isn’t one though!? Below you can find a list of local restaurants where you can eat in Alliance, along with all of your favorite chain restaurant options as well. 
  
  • Al & Dave’s Pizza 
  • Almost Heaven Ice Cream
  • Arby's
  • A-Town Burgers and Brews 
  • Bob Evans 
  • Burger Hut 
  • Chives 
  • Don Pancho’s Tex Mex Cafe 
  • Doug’s Classic ‘57 Diner 
  • Gionino’s Pizzeria
  • Heggy’s Confectionery 
  • Jalisco Mexican Restaurant 
  • La Fresa Express 
  • Mount Union Nutrition 

To learn more about the city of Alliance, check out the About Alliance page.