Akron Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Akron
Where to stay in Akron

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.

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.

Merriman Valley
If you're spending some time in Merriman Valley, Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Cuyahoga River are top sights worth seeing.

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.

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.

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.

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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.
Other places like Akron
- Akron Civic Theater
- Akron Children's Hospital
- Portage Lakes State Park
- Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens
- Akron Zoo
- Akron General Hospital
- Summit Mall
- Summa Health System – Akron Campus
- Akron Art Museum
- Firestone Stadium
- Akron-Summit County Public Library
- Chapel Hill Mall
- National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum
- Weathervane Playhouse
- Perkins Park
- Rosemont Country Club
- Highland Theater