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City in the United States
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Akron is a city of almost 200,000 people (2019) in the Northeast Ohio region in Summit County. Akron is proud of its heritage as a center of industry, and now offers visitors a wide range of recreational and cultural attractions, food experiences, and shopping.
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In 2007, the museum opened its new modern glass and steel facility.
This family-friendly zoo is dedicated to wildlife conservation. The more than 700 animals on display include the rare snow leopard as well as Humboldt penguins and Galapagos tortoises, and an Andean condor.
The famous abolitionist called Akron his home from where he launched his fight to free slaves including the Harper’s Ferry raid in 1859.
The former home of Goodyear executive F.A. Sieberling and his family, this early 20th century 65-room mansion welcomes visitors to tour the house, the grounds, and the out-buildings.
A quaint Victorian Mansion, originally owned by one of Akron's Rubber Barons.
Hale Farm & Village presents daily 19th century life in a rural community by demonstrating heritage farming and gardens, barns and buildings throughout the grounds. Glassblowing, blacksmithing, basket making, spinning, weaving, pottery, candle making, broom making, and brick making. See the event calendar for special events.
Historic theater building, showing newly released movies.
Live music
The RubberDucks are a champion Eastern League (AA minor league baseball) team that is part of the Major League Baseball Cleveland Guardians farm system. The park is 45 minutes south of Progressive Field. They often receive Major Leaguers (like a AAA team) right before they are sent up to Cleveland.
U of Akron is a member of the Mid-American Conference of NCAA College Sports.
Begun in 1934, this annual event allows boys and girls ages 8-17 to compete in non-motorized racecars for scholarships and other prizes. Contestants qualify in regional events throughout the year before competing in the final in Akron each summer.
WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational
An annual Professional Golf Association (PGA) event, hosting a competition of the winners of major international golf events. It is held on the famed 7,283-yard South Course that was designed by Bert Way in 1929, and updated by Robert Trent Jones in 1960. Firestone is one of Tiger Woods' favorite courses, winning here a PGA Tour record 7 times.
Akron is the birthplace of Alcoholics Anonymous. Once a year, recovering alcoholics from around the world go to Akron to celebrate their sobriety.
An annual convergence of art, rock 'n' roll music, and community in Highland Square.
An annual event on Labor Day weekend at Hale Farm & Village featuring Ohio artisans.
A local anime convention. Late February.
Cheap Middle Eastern restaurant with lots of healthy, fresh menu options. Popular for takeout as well.
Michael Trecaso's
Voted Akron's best homemade ice cream. Michael Trecaso's oastas. Outdoor patio. Takeout available.
Banquet rooms, live music, bar, seafood, steakhouse, American.
Crave serves an eclectic range of food from gourmet sandwiches to rum and vanilla glazed halibut. Prices are also fairly reasonable, with entrees no more than $26 and averaging in the high teens. The decor is funky and contemporary.
Capri Pizza
Good pizza and wings. Awesome sandwiches named after movie characters. Connected to The Matinée and open all night.
Contemporary, seafood, steakhouse cuisine.
Lebron James' entertainment and dining venue, with memorabilia about the star and his philanthropic ventures to look at.
Specializing in grilled cheese sandwiches and an impressive and constantly changing selection of beers.
Has a decent selection of beers on tap.
A hip area coffeehouse.
A well lit bar, with decent beer prices.
An LGBTQ+ owned and patronized nightclub
A bar and arcade that regularly acts as a music venue.
Includes WiFi and breakfast.
Includes Wi-Fi, pool, and fitness center.
Includes Wi-Fi, parking, fitness center, business center, and an indoor pool
Silos and factory utilized by the Quaker Oats Company have been converted into dormitory space by its owner, the University of Akron.
The Shoppes at Akron Centre
Smaller enclosed mall on the first floor of Akron Center, a complex that houses the headquarters of Chase Bank Akron Branch and FirstEnergy Corporation.
Best known for Don's cast aluminum crafts. Awesome collection of art work by various artists. Walk through it as if it's an overcrowded museum - you don't need to be looking to buy to enjoy this gallery. The small gift shop contains many reasonably priced items you won't find anywhere else in town from handmade jewelry and clothing to fancy soaps and creative greeting cards.
New and used vinyl.
The only tattoo and piercing shop in Highland Square.
Sells Zips branded clothing and accessories.
Local grocery and cafe.
By train
Akron lost its Amtrak station in the last round of cuts, so you'll have to go into Cleveland or Alliance.
By car
Akron has wonderful interstate highway support. I-76 is an excellent way in from the East or West, and I-77 is an easy route to take between Cleveland and Akron.
By bus
By bike
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