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
Econo Lodge Cleveland Southeast - Kent
"Very good overall stay considering the price point. Staff were great and responsive. Competent and friendly. Room condition very clean and bed was super comforable. Hallway rugs need replacing and walls are quite thin."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Cuyahoga Falls - Akron
"I really enjoyed my stay! The room was very spacious and clean!"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Akron Canton Airport
"Clean is room the staff are friendly and the location is convenient"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Canton
"Very friendly and helpful staff. Clean and conveniently located."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Cambria Hotel Akron - Canton Airport
"Stayed in the top floor. Beds were ok kinda had a worn spot in it. Sofa bed mattress was awful. Super thin you could see the springs. No bedding for it in the room. I did request 2 blankets at check in. And I got that and 2 sheets. Floor had stains on it. And crumbs around the room."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hyatt Place Canton
"Really good shampoo . My hair was sparkly"
Reviewed on 29 May 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, Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
