Northwest Akron Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 Dog Park
After visiting Akron Dog Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Akron.
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.
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 Northwest Akron
Wyndham Independence
Spent 3 nights there and not once did someone check my room or bring me towels. They didn’t even answer the phone when calling about the kids and adults running up and down the hall from 9pm to 11:30pm. The halls smelt like marijuana and at 1:30am 4/11 the fire alarm went off because room 404 thought ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Best Western Plus Strongsville Cleveland
No one was on duty at 1:40am Sunday morning. Staff is very friendly. Great breakfast.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Cuyahoga Falls - Akron
Only thing I would complain about was the satellite service movies would freeze or be scrambled couldn’t really watch anything
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Cambria Hotel Akron - Canton Airport
Clean room and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Canton
Great
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cleveland Macedonia
Only stayed three nights. The second night, the hot tub had brown water in it and was very smelly. The third night the hot tub was clean but not hot at all. The room the pool was in was freezing cold. Couldn't stay in the pool more than 10 minutes. Staff was kind but not very attentive or ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Northwest Akron
Wallhaven
While Wallhaven isn't home to many top sights, Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens and Dr. Bob's Home are some notable places to visit nearby.
Merriman Valley
If you're spending some time in Merriman Valley, Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Cuyahoga River 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.
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.
West Hill
While visiting West Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Cuyahoga Valley National Park and The Glendale Steps.
West Akron
If you're spending some time in West Akron, Akron Zoo and Perkins Park are top sights worth seeing.
