Youngstown has been steadily building its reputation as a cultural hotspot, with an array of attractions and entertainment options. The newest addition to Youngstown’s lineup is the Covelli Centre, a venue for the city’s professional hockey games, "on ice" shows, arena football contests and other popular sports and entertainment.

Youngstown is known for building the country’s first art museum dedicated strictly to American art, the Butler Institute of American Art, which was established in 1919. The Butler houses such works of art as Norman Rockwell's "Lincoln the Railsplitter." Just across the street is the McDonough Museum of Art, which is owned and operated by Youngstown State University (YSU). This museum, which was established in 1991, has showcased contemporary art and hosted programs for students as well as members of the Youngstown community.

Youngstown's most popular attraction (and resource) is Mill Creek Park, a five-mile stretch of landscaped woodland. The Mill Creek Park is the oldest park district in Ohio, established as a township park in 1891. Some of the park's highlights include the rock formations of Bear's Den, the Fellows Riverside Gardens, the "Cinderella" iron link bridge, and two 18-hole Donald Ross golf courses.

Butler Institute of American Art
524 Wick Avenue, Youngstown
(330) 743-1107
The first museum dedicated specifically to American art, the Butler Institute has been a Youngstown staple since 1919. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The museum’s most highly touted work of art is its Norman Rockwell painting, “Lincoln the Railsplitter,” which it acquired in 2007.

Covelli Centre
229 East Front Street, Youngstown
This 5,700-seat multi-use arena was constructed in 2005 to house the Youngstown Phantoms, the city’s official hockey team. Commonly referred to as the Chevy Centre (it was once called the Chevrolet Center), the Covelli Centre has played host to several concerts ­ 3 Doors Down, Stevie Nicks, Shinedown ­ in addition to comedy acts and sporting events.

McDonough Museum of Art
525 Wick Ave., Youngstown State University
A division of the College of Fine and Performing Arts, the McDonough Museum of Art opened in 1991 and is now Youngstown’s epicenter for contemporary art and community education.

Mill Creek Park
The second largest metropolitan park in the country, Mill Creek Park is one of Youngstown’s local gems. The expansive park covers roughly 2,600 acres and spans from the west side of Youngstown to Boardman Township. Within its borders lies 15 miles of walkable trails, complete with bridges, landscaped paths, gardens, ponds and waterfalls. The park is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Powers Auditorium
260 West Federal Street, Youngstown
Formerly the Warner Theatre ­ the space was built in 1931 for movie mogul Sam Warner -- Powers Auditorium is Youngstown’s premier venue for the DeYor Performing Arts Center and the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra. It is also here where Broadway comes to Youngstown, in addition to locally produced theater productions.

The Youngstown Historical Center of Industry and Labor
151 W Wood St., Youngstown
This museum is dedicated to Youngstown’s iron and steel industry. The museum was designed by Michael Graves and showcases artifacts, interviews and life-size replicas of the steelworkers’ homes and places of work.