Northwest Akron Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 Dog Park
After visiting Akron Dog Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Akron.
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.
Things to do
Cuyahoga Valley National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Cuyahoga Valley National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Top hotels in Northwest Akron
Wyndham Independence
Needs a lot of work
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Strongsville Cleveland
Bed bug alert! At first glance the hotel seemed to be clean enough to spend one night while my parent was hospitalized at Cleveland clinic. The staff was nice enough and you truly get what you pay for. However when I woke up in the morning there was a bed bug- live crawling on the bed. I had checked ...
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus North Canton Inn & Suites
Room was great, shower was great, staff was happy to help with anything and breakfast was very good.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Cuyahoga Falls - Akron
Pool was lacking and very cold.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Cleveland-S Independence by IHG
The room was decent. The HVAC system may need some work and cleaning but it did not greatly impact our stay.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Comfort Inn Independence - Cleveland
Room was clean, staff was welcoming
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Northwest Akron
Merriman Valley
If you're spending some time in Merriman Valley, Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Cuyahoga River 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.
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 AMF Riviera Lanes.
West Hill
While visiting West Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Cuyahoga Valley National Park and The Glendale Steps.
West Akron
If you're spending some time in West Akron, Akron Zoo and Perkins Park are top sights worth seeing.
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.
