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.
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.
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.
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
Astonishing 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
Great location and beautiful use of an old building. The restaurant was very good, too!
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Cuyahoga Falls - Akron
Ok breakfast. Clean, quiet property
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Canton
Room had a nice sitting area with large couch and foot rest. Bar and food was convenient, and staff friendly. Whirlpool was very warm and clean as was the entire pool area. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cleveland Macedonia
Dog across the hallway would not stop barking.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Econo Lodge Cleveland Southeast - Kent
Very clean room, quiet and a good place to stay for a night's sleep. Internet was not good, because of a storm so unusable. TV options limited. No access to streaming services. But if you want a good night's sleep at a super reasonable rate, stay here. There is a gas station/plaza with breakfast ...
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus North Canton Inn & Suites
It was a great experience & I can't wait to go back.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 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.
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.
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.
