Downtown Akron Travel Guide
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Visit Downtown Akron
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 great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
Top hotels in Downtown Akron
BLU-Tique, Akron, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Second time here. Best hotel in Downtown Akron.
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025
Econo Lodge Cleveland Southeast - Kent
Beds are very crude. Have to ask for blankets.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Comfort Inn & Suites Cuyahoga Falls - Akron
Convenient for CVNP
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cleveland Macedonia
Clean room and nice staff. The breakfast was simple but hot and on time.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center
It is clean, comfortable, and staff are nice. shops are nearby but I think some of them close early. Overall, it is good. I will stay again if price is right. It is close to the Kent state University.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Hyatt Place Canton
Great stay!!!!
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Akron
South Akron
While South Akron isn't home to many top sights, Firestone Stadium and InfoCision Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
Middlebury
When in Middlebury, you can plan a visit to InfoCision Stadium and EJ Thomas Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
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.
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.
