South Akron Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South 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.
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.
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.
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.
EJ Thomas Hall
You can make plans for a show at EJ Thomas Hall during your trip to Akron. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
Activities
Cuyahoga Valley National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Our pick of the best South Akron Hotel Deals
Comfort Inn & Suites Cuyahoga Falls - Akron
Room was clean, staff was very friendly, only issue/inconvenience I had was that the ice machine on my floor did not work - other than that everything was great. Pretty convenient location as well!
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Canton Downtown
Yes everything was great I will return and my stay longer .
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Canton
I wasn't to happy that they charged me for one day at check-in and put a hold on my account for the total amount of the stay at check-in.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cleveland Macedonia
Dog across the hallway would not stop barking.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Econo Lodge Cleveland Southeast - Kent
Pleasurable stay. Will return.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus North Canton Inn & Suites
Everything are excellent. Thank you for your service.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Akron
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 Topgolf.
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.
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.
East Akron
While there might not be top attractions in East Akron, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Derby Downs and Firestone Stadium.
Middlebury
When in Middlebury, you can plan a visit to EJ Thomas Hall and Akron Art Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Sherbondy Hill
If you're spending some time in Sherbondy Hill, Akron Zoo and Perkins Park are top sights worth seeing.
