East Akron Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit East 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.

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.
University of Akron
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Akron during your trip to Akron. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Akron Children's Hospital
If Akron Children's Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Akron.
Activities

Cuyahoga Valley National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Our pick of the best East Akron Hotel Deals

Radisson Hotel Akron/Fairlawn
Nice overall stay
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cleveland Macedonia
Good place to stay
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025

Comfort Inn & Suites Cuyahoga Falls - Akron
Decent hotel. Quiet. Only complaint was lack of food variety at breakfast.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025

Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center
Great place clean and professional staff
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

Econo Lodge Cleveland Southeast - Kent
For the price it was perfect. The covers are super thin but we had some of our own blankets :) I would stay again!
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Akron Canton Airport
Everything was exceptional. Although our room, 207, had an extremely noisy HVAC system that would wake us up from a sound sleep. The system seemed to be making a loud banging noise.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around East Akron

Middlebury
When in Middlebury, you can plan a visit to EJ Thomas Hall and Akron Art Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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.

Goodyear Heights
While Goodyear Heights may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Tallmadge Church Historic Site and Akron Art Museum.

Ellet
While there might not be top attractions in Ellet, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Derby Downs and EJ Thomas Hall.

Downtown Akron
Downtown Akron is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Canal Park and EJ Thomas Hall.

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.
