West 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.
Akron Zoo
See the exotic and native animals who live at Akron Zoo during your travels in Akron. Discover the area's great live music and shops.
Perkins Park
Explore the great outdoors at Perkins Park, a lovely green space in Akron. Discover the area's great live music and shops.
Top hotels in West Akron
Comfort Inn & Suites Cuyahoga Falls - Akron
Breakfast could have had more options but everything else was terrific!! Staff was friendly and room was very clean.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Cambria Hotel Akron - Canton Airport
Cambria is in a great location. There are local shops and restaurants within walking distance. The restaurant on site was really good and has a great selection of options for breakfast and dinner. There is a nice sitting area to meet up with people. The staff was friendly and the rooms are clean ...
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Canton
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Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cleveland Macedonia
Beds were comfortable! Dog friendly! Clean
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Econo Lodge Cleveland Southeast - Kent
Tried to cancel literally seconds after making reservation because I realized I reserved the wrong location. Sent message to the property and was still charged for 1 night.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Akron Canton Airport
AMAZING BREAKFAST! THEY HAVE OMLET ON DEMAND. DELICIOUS! Room was clean and great space for big groups. My only complaint and disappointment is that, because we were a big group we did use the sofa bed and it was a big disappointment. The mattress was super thin and it was leaning back, so we had ...
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Akron
Sherbondy Hill
If you're spending some time in Sherbondy Hill, Akron Zoo and Perkins Park are top sights worth seeing.
Highland Square
You'll enjoy the museums and historical sites in Highland Square. You might want to make time for a stop at Dr. Bob's Home or Highland Theater.
Wallhaven
While Wallhaven isn't home to many top sights, Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens and Dr. Bob's Home are some notable places to visit nearby.
West Hill
While visiting West Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Cuyahoga Valley National Park and The Glendale Steps.
Fairlawn Heights
While Fairlawn Heights may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Summit Mall and Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens.
Northwest Akron
If you're spending some time in Northwest Akron, Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens and Cuyahoga Valley National Park are top sights worth seeing.
