Northwest Akron Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

For an up-charge, you ride in the glass domed car for a panoramic view of the park. The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad travels south from Independence, OH through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and winds up in Akron, OH. They have breakfast trains, brunch trains, wine trains, beer trains... #NationalPark
For an up-charge, you ride in the glass domed car for a panoramic view of the park. The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad travels south from Independence, OH through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and winds up in Akron, OH. They have breakfast trains, brunch trains, wine trains, beer trains... #NationalPark
The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad travels south from Independence, OH through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and winds up in Akron, OH. For $18 you can take the train for a three hour round trip through the park. You can stay on the train the entire journey, or you can get off and explore one of the small towns the train passes through. They have an option to load your bike on the train so you can ride the train as far as you want and bike the rest of the journey. They have breakfast trains, brunch trains, wine trains, beer trains... #NationalPark
The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad travels south from Independence, OH through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and winds up in Akron, OH. For $18 you can take the train for a three hour round trip through the park. You can stay on the train the entire journey, or you can get off and explore one of the small towns the train passes through. They have an option to load your bike on the train so you can ride the train as far as you want and bike the rest of the journey. They have breakfast trains, brunch trains, wine trains, beer trains... #NationalPark
Some of the best Pad Thai I have ever eaten, along with Thai iced tea and spicy wontons.

Where to stay in Northwest Akron

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Fairlawn Heights

While Fairlawn Heights may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Summit Mall and Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens.

Fairlawn Heights
Radisson Hotel Akron/Fairlawn

Radisson Hotel Akron/Fairlawn

3 out of 5
200 Montrose West Ave Akron OH
The price is AU$120 per night from 11 Feb to 12 Feb
AU$120
11 Feb - 12 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Akron. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Rosemont Country Club and Summit ...
5.2/10 (1,001 reviews)
The room was great but the fact that the hot tub was boarded up and the pool was so dirty that I couldn’t see the bottom was extremely distasteful.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Radisson Hotel Akron/Fairlawn
Baymont by Wyndham Copley Akron

Baymont by Wyndham Copley Akron

2.5 out of 5
130 Montrose West Ave Akron OH
The price is AU$89 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$89
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Akron. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
6.6/10 (1,001 reviews)
Yes

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Baymont by Wyndham Copley Akron
Embassy Suites by Hilton Cleveland Rockside

Embassy Suites by Hilton Cleveland Rockside

3.5 out of 5
5800 Rockside Woods Blvd Independence OH
The price is AU$223 per night from 23 Jan to 24 Jan
AU$223
23 Jan - 24 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Independence. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Suite 421 was uncomfortable and inconvenient so they have me suite 302 which was good and convenient.

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Cleveland Rockside
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Extended Stay America Select Suites - Akron - South

Extended Stay America Select Suites - Akron - South

2.5 out of 5
3325 Fortuna Dr Akron OH
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Akron. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Firestone Country Club and Topgolf ...
6.4/10 (420 reviews)
Friendly staff, stove, fridge

Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025

Extended Stay America Select Suites - Akron - South
SLICE OF HEAVEN lake front cottage with HOTTUB, fire pit, kayaks & Dog friendly!

SLICE OF HEAVEN lake front cottage with HOTTUB, fire pit, kayaks & Dog friendly!

Akron OH
Stay at this cottage in Akron. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a water park and a garden. Popular attractions Firestone Country Club and Turkeyfoot Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (64 reviews)
Everything was wonderful! The house was beautiful and the host very accommodating and helpful.

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025

SLICE OF HEAVEN lake front cottage with HOTTUB, fire pit, kayaks & Dog friendly!
Live the Game: Pool, Cinema, Gym, Jersey Wall

Live the Game: Pool, Cinema, Gym, Jersey Wall

Massillon OH
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Massillon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Massillon Museum and Duncan ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (13 reviews)
Yes, the hot tub was definitely great and appreciated as the most fun part of our stay. The game room was also fun. We came as part of a group for a conference, so we didn't get to spend a ton of time in the house as we would have liked, but I can imagine this would be super fun in the summer with ...

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

Live the Game: Pool, Cinema, Gym, Jersey Wall
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Popular places to visit

Probably the nicest mall in northern Ohio haha

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.

Summit Mall
Akron Civic #theatre

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.

Akron Civic Theater
Stan Hywet Museum

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.

Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens
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Cuyahoga River

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cuyahoga River during your travels in Merriman Valley.

Cuyahoga River

Copley Golf Range

You can take time to visit Copley Golf Range during your travels to Akron. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this family-friendly area.

Copley Golf Range

AMF Riviera Lanes

You can take time to visit AMF Riviera Lanes during your travels to Fairlawn. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

AMF Riviera Lanes

Activities

Cuyahoga Valley National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Cuyahoga Valley National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

AU$25
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Cuyahoga Valley National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
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