East 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.
University of Akron
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Akron during your trip to Akron. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
EJ Thomas Hall
You can make plans for a show at EJ Thomas Hall during your trip to Akron. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Cuyahoga Valley National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Cuyahoga Valley National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Astonishing Scavenger Hunt: Burn Rubber Round Akron
Top hotels in East Akron
Comfort Inn & Suites Cuyahoga Falls - Akron
The staff here are incredibly helpful and warm. The environment is also wonderful—quiet and spotless. I had a truly delightful stay!
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Akron Canton Airport
We stay here every year for our cheer competitions in Akron!! It’s clean and the breakfast is probably one of the best breakfast breads we’ve ever had, and we travel a lot…
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn Medina
Friendly staff, comfortable room. Will stay again.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center
Simply EXCELLENT. Clean, quiet.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cleveland Macedonia
Was an ok room. Staff was nice. Good breakfast. Not much to do otherwise a comfortable stay
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Canton Downtown
Staff is always super nice and room was clean and spacious
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Akron
Ellet
While there might not be top attractions in Ellet, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Derby Downs and EJ Thomas Hall.
Middlebury
When in Middlebury, you can plan a visit to EJ Thomas Hall and Akron Civic Theater, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
South Akron
While South Akron isn't home to many top sights, Firestone Stadium and EJ Thomas Hall are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 Topgolf.
Goodyear Heights
While Goodyear Heights may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Tallmadge Church Historic Site and Chapel Hill Mall.
Downtown Akron
Downtown Akron is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Canal Park and EJ Thomas Hall.
