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
Best Western Plus North Canton Inn & Suites
Nice, clean , friendly staff, thank you
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Cuyahoga Falls - Akron
Clean room, exceptional staff
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Akron Canton Airport
Although dated, the room was clean and bed was comfortable. The staff were all very friendly especially the bartender for the reception. I always love the reception and free breakfast.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cleveland Macedonia
The carpeting in the halls, they need replaced. The walls in the rooms need painted. R door didn't spring close. When u opened the door, it swang wide open and u had to shut it. R dog almost slipped out waiting for us to close the door shut. No conditioner or no tub, it was empty. Won't be ...
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Econo Lodge Cleveland Southeast - Kent
Good
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Hampton Inn Medina
Cold shower the morning I left. No hot water!
Reviewed on 27 Feb 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.
