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
Quality Inn & Suites Medina - Akron West
"Maybe breakfast a little earlier"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Cuyahoga Falls - Akron
"Great hotel"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Akron Canton Airport
"Great place to stay,breakfast was excellent and staff very heñpful."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Hyatt Place Canton
"The breakfast was not great. Had to ask for butter for toast. Pancakes were tough. I expected more from a Hyatt. Could not connect to internet."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Canton
"It was clean and comfortable"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Akron South
"We had a wonderful stay at the Comfort Inn. The room was clean and spacious and the bed was super comfy. We enjoyed the breakfast as well. We will most likely stay here again the next time we are in Akron."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 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 Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens.
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, Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
