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 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.
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.
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
Our pick of the best Downtown Akron Hotel Deals
BLU-Tique, Akron, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
The staff was amazing!
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Cuyahoga Falls - Akron
Pool was lacking and very cold.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus North Canton Inn & Suites
Room was great, shower was great, staff was happy to help with anything and breakfast was very good.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Akron Canton Airport
As always a good night stay in a clean room
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cleveland Macedonia
It’s was good for 2 nights
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
The Aurora Inn
This is a cute hotel with extremely friendly staff. There is an onsite restaurant/bar. However, it is closed on Monday and Tuesday, so plan accordingly. There are, however, other local options.
Reviewed on 5 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.
