Downtown Akron Travel Guide
Akron
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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.
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.
Things to do
Cuyahoga Valley National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour of Cuyahoga Valley
Astonishing Scavenger Hunt: Burn Rubber Round Akron
Cuyahoga Valley National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Cuyahoga Valley National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Discover US East Coast Self Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Akron
BLU-Tique, Akron, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Comfort Inn & Suites Cuyahoga Falls - Akron
Nice clean place
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
The Aurora Inn
Had a great weekend staying here. Between the kind staff that were all lovely to talk to, the beautiful indoor pool, and spacious room it was a good time the whole time. We definitely plan to stay next year when we come for our event again.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Cambria Hotel Akron - Canton Airport
Breakfast did post for the weekend and pay for $10 we decided because they did not set it up on the counter. I have no clue what had happened
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Hyatt Place Canton
Hotel was well kept. Minutes away from HOF. Excellent location.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cleveland Macedonia
Room was not made up daily. Shower supplies ran out the day we left, because the room was not maintained when we were there.
Reviewed on 8 May 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.
