South Akron Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

Akron Civic Theater
You can enjoy a show at Akron Civic Theater during your trip to Akron. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens during your travels in Akron. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.

Summit Mall
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Summit Mall during your visit to Fairlawn. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Cuyahoga River
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cuyahoga River during your travels in Merriman Valley.
University of Akron
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Akron during your trip to Akron. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Akron Children's Hospital
If Akron Children's Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Akron.
Top hotels in South Akron

Radisson Hotel Akron/Fairlawn
Nice overall stay
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cleveland Macedonia
As always i enjoy staying here
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025

Comfort Inn & Suites Cuyahoga Falls - Akron
The staff was wonderful, the breakfast was amazing and the upgrade for my room was the topper!! I'll be back to stsy more often.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025

Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center
Staff was friend and the room was very comfortable.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025

Best Western Plus North Canton Inn & Suites
The room was great, the staff were all so nice. We just needed a warm place, safe from the snow, and this was an absolutely perfect stay!
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025

Econo Lodge Cleveland Southeast - Kent
This place is clean, friendly and secure
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South Akron

Firestone Park
While there might not be top attractions in Firestone Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Firestone Stadium and Topgolf.

Downtown Akron
Downtown Akron is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Canal Park and EJ Thomas Hall.

Summit Lake
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Summit Lake and surrounding area, you can visit Firestone Stadium and Akron Zoo.

East Akron
While there might not be top attractions in East Akron, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Derby Downs and Firestone Stadium.

Middlebury
When in Middlebury, you can plan a visit to EJ Thomas Hall and Akron Art Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Sherbondy Hill
If you're spending some time in Sherbondy Hill, Akron Zoo and Perkins Park are top sights worth seeing.
