Downtown 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.
Lock 3 Park
Learn about the local history of Akron when you take a trip to Lock 3 Park. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.
Lock 4 Park
Find out about the history of Akron with a stop at Lock 4 Park. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.
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.
Top hotels in Downtown Akron
BLU-Tique, Akron, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
The staff was beyond gracious. Rooms were clean and spacious. Pillos were large and medium squishy.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Radisson Hotel Akron/Fairlawn
Poor service
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Cuyahoga Falls - Akron
The outside doors lock at night so that you know that if you dont have a key than you cant get in
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn Akron-South
Staff friendly and helpful. Beeakfast good but ran out late in morning and didn't refill.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Akron Canton Airport
Yes on both
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cleveland Macedonia
Clean rooms and very friendly.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Akron
South Akron
While South Akron isn't home to many top sights, Firestone Stadium and InfoCision Stadium 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.
Elizabeth Park Valley
Though Elizabeth Park Valley may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Akron Art Museum and Akron-Summit County Public Library.
Sherbondy Hill
If you're spending some time in Sherbondy Hill, Akron Zoo and Perkins Park are top sights worth seeing.
Middlebury
When in Middlebury, you can plan a visit to InfoCision Stadium and EJ Thomas Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 Firestone Country Club.
