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.
Canal Park
Catch an event at Canal Park during your trip to Akron. Discover the great live music and 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
Comfort Inn & Suites Cuyahoga Falls - Akron
I got charged for staying here and I didn’t.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Canton
Glad I chose it. Great rest, good amenities and close to everything. Quiet, nicely laid out and I found it exactly as advertised.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cleveland Macedonia
First and foremost the property looks nothing like the pictures. The beds were worn out and extremely uncomfortable to the point we ended up not staying the last night. The beds were so bad that one bed was hard as a rock and the other was so worn out it had a giant dip in the middle that me and ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Comfort Inn Hall of Fame
I stayed for 4 nights. The room was ok but housekeeping never came to my room during my entire visit. I dont need much but they could've at least showed up one of those days to take out trash. When I checked in, the front desk said that there was no housekeeping on Friday but that they would be there ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Cambria Hotel Akron - Canton Airport
The front desk girl was the rudest and most awful hotel contact I have EVER encountered! We showed up around 6pm and while checking in, I asked about scheduling our airport shuttle for the next morning. The girl was so nasty and rude Saying that they require a 24 hour notice. She admitted that is ...
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Canton Downtown
Did not give us new towels , but they brought some up when we called. The staff was always cleaning and working on site though. Hot tub was closed off. The pool area needs some attention but they were working on it. Could really use more parking spots.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 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 Firestone Country Club.
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.
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.
West Hill
While visiting West Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Cuyahoga Valley National Park and The Glendale Steps.
