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.
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 Akron Scavenger Hunt: Burn Rubber Round Akron
Cuyahoga Valley National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Akron
BLU-Tique, Akron, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
The staff was amazing especially Maurice at the front desk!! He was so helpful and kind!
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
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
Radisson Hotel Akron/Fairlawn
The room was great but the fact that the hot tub was boarded up and the pool was so dirty that I couldn’t see the bottom was extremely distasteful.
Reviewed on 19 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
Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center
Simply EXCELLENT. Clean, quiet.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn Medina
Friendly staff, comfortable room. Will stay again.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Akron
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.
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 EJ Thomas Hall and Akron Art Museum, 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.
