Downtown 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.
Lock 3 Park
Learn about the local history of Akron when you take a trip to Lock 3 Park. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.
Lock 4 Park
Find out about the history of Akron with a stop at Lock 4 Park. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.
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.
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.
Cuyahoga River
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cuyahoga River during your travels in Merriman Valley.
Things to do
Cuyahoga Valley National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour of Cuyahoga Valley
Cuyahoga Valley National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Akron
BLU-Tique, Akron, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
I loved this hotel! Great location very clean and modern. It was just a little too expensive for more than one night.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Cuyahoga Falls - Akron
Good
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cleveland Macedonia
Exhaust fan falling off the wall and baseboard in the bathroom fell off. Pubic hair on the wall in the shower. Chunks of something behind the beds on the wall towards the ceiling. Bubbles in hot tub had black specks so we couldnt even use it. Family of 6 kids stood in front of the breakfast bar for ...
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Canton
Property was clean and staff was friendly and inviting.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Econo Lodge Cleveland Southeast - Kent
Better than my last stay there.
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus North Canton Inn & Suites
Hotel staff were very welcoming and helpful.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Akron
South Akron
While South Akron isn't home to many top sights, Firestone Stadium and InfoCision Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
West Hill
While visiting West Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Cuyahoga Valley National Park and The Glendale Steps.
Elizabeth Park Valley
Though Elizabeth Park Valley may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Akron Art Museum and Akron-Summit County Public Library.
Sherbondy Hill
If you're spending some time in Sherbondy Hill, Akron Zoo and Perkins Park are top sights worth seeing.
Middlebury
When in Middlebury, you can plan a visit to InfoCision Stadium and EJ Thomas Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
