South 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.
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.
EJ Thomas Hall
You can make plans for a show at EJ Thomas Hall during your trip to Akron. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops 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 South Akron
Best Western Plus North Canton Inn & Suites
Nice, clean , friendly staff, thank you
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Cuyahoga Falls - Akron
Clean room, exceptional staff
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Akron Canton Airport
Yes
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cleveland Macedonia
The carpeting in the halls, they need replaced. The walls in the rooms need painted. R door didn't spring close. When u opened the door, it swang wide open and u had to shut it. R dog almost slipped out waiting for us to close the door shut. No conditioner or no tub, it was empty. Won't be ...
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Econo Lodge Cleveland Southeast - Kent
Friendly people.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Hampton Inn Medina
Cold shower the morning I left. No hot water!
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Akron
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 Topgolf.
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.
Summit Lake
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Summit Lake and surrounding area, you can visit Firestone Stadium and Akron Zoo.
East Akron
While there might not be top attractions in East Akron, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Derby Downs and Firestone Stadium.
Middlebury
When in Middlebury, you can plan a visit to EJ Thomas Hall and Akron Art Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Sherbondy Hill
If you're spending some time in Sherbondy Hill, Akron Zoo and Perkins Park are top sights worth seeing.
