Merriman Valley Travel Guide
Akron
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Popular places to visit
Cuyahoga River
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cuyahoga River during your travels in Merriman Valley.
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.
Weathervane Playhouse
You can make plans for a show at Weathervane Playhouse during your trip to Akron. Discover the beautiful waterfalls and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Indian Signal Tree
You can find out about the history of Akron with a visit to Indian Signal Tree. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful waterfalls in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Cuyahoga Valley National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Cuyahoga Valley National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Top hotels in Merriman Valley
Best Western Plus Strongsville Cleveland
Staff was super nice and when the breakfast had a good spread. Would come back!
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Wyndham Independence
The location is nice and room is fine. The room: no hooks for towels, loud noise very early in the morning, the elevator, hallway and room smell like weed. We stayed one night so we tough it out but it should not have to be that way. Customer service: very poor, check in rep wasn't friendly and the ...
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Cleveland - Independence
Missed breakfast, should consider extending wkend hrs to end at 10/1030/11am.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Cleveland Rockside
The hotel was beautiful. Staff were very friendly. Room was clean and spacious. Breakfast buffet was amazing.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Cuyahoga Falls - Akron
Staff was nice. Adequate parking. Breakfast was ok, very basic. Room was clean but really needed maintenance on the AC unit.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Cleveland/Independence
Clean room, bug free, really comfy beds, nice items provided in bathroom (mouthwash, makeup wipes), only thing was the breakfast didn’t have much selection. Yet it was fresh and there was an attendant checking on us. All in all would definitely stay here again
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Merriman Valley
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.
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.
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.
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.
North Hill
While North Hill may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Akron Art Museum and Chapel Hill Mall.
West Hill
While visiting West Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Cuyahoga Valley National Park and The Glendale Steps.
