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 Driving Audio Tour
Cuyahoga Valley National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Self-Guided Akron Scavenger Hunt: Burn Rubber Round Akron
Top hotels in West Akron
Comfort Inn & Suites Cuyahoga Falls - Akron
The room was very clean and spacious. Staff was very nice!
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cleveland Macedonia
As always i enjoy staying here
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center
Super clean
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Econo Lodge Cleveland Southeast - Kent
Room was clean, staff was friendly
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Radisson Hotel Akron/Fairlawn
Nice overall stay
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Best Western Plus North Canton Inn & Suites
Staff were all pleasant. Wish hot oatmeal was offered.
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
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.
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.
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 Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens.
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.
