West 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.
Akron Zoo
See the exotic and native animals who live at Akron Zoo during your travels in Akron. Discover the area's great live music and shops.
Perkins Park
Explore the great outdoors at Perkins Park, a lovely green space in Akron. Discover the area's great live music and shops.
Things to do
Cuyahoga Valley National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Cuyahoga Valley National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Top hotels in West Akron
Comfort Inn & Suites Cuyahoga Falls - Akron
Room was clean, staff was very friendly, only issue/inconvenience I had was that the ice machine on my floor did not work - other than that everything was great. Pretty convenient location as well!
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus North Canton Inn & Suites
We stayed for three nights and found a few positives but many drawbacks. The staff were very kind and helpful, and our teens enjoyed the pool despite the water being quite cold. Unfortunately, the room was extremely dated and had several issues, including a strong odor similar to a wet dog, a wall ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Canton
Econo Lodge Cleveland Southeast - Kent
Pleasurable stay. Will return.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cleveland Macedonia
Dog across the hallway would not stop barking.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn Medina
The entire staff were so hospitable. We could not have asked for more. Definitely recommend.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Akron
Sherbondy Hill
If you're spending some time in Sherbondy Hill, Akron Zoo and Perkins Park 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.
West Hill
While visiting West Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Cuyahoga Valley National Park and The Glendale Steps.
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.
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.
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.
