Downtown Akron Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 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.
Activities
Cuyahoga Valley National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Cuyahoga Valley National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown Akron Hotel Deals
BLU-Tique, Akron, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
The staff was beyond gracious. Rooms were clean and spacious. Pillos were large and medium squishy.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Radisson Hotel Akron/Fairlawn
Poor service
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Cuyahoga Falls - Akron
Clean and met expectations
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Akron Canton Airport
It's alway fantastic at Embassy suites
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Econo Lodge Cleveland Southeast - Kent
Clean rooms, friendly staff.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center
We loved our stay! Parking was easy. It was a very clean room and we were on the 2nd floor which had a terrace at the end of the hall. Great experience!
Reviewed on 19 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.
