What to do In Akron, OH

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Places To Go In Akron

Welcome, traveler, to Akron. Your journey has landed you here, and new adventures are calling your name. Now that you’ve arrived, you can stay in the safety and comfort of your hotel and watch the world spin past…or you can embrace this new place you’ve come to. Learn its streets. Meet its people. Learn its history. Your hand is already on the doorknob, isn’t it?

Things to Do in Akron

You’ll not be wanting for things to do in Akron. Explore the downtown area in search of museums and boutiques…or that next delicious meal. What tickles your fancy? A delectable five-course supper at the restaurant you’ve been hearing about? Or perhaps you’d rather read the paper while sipping hot coffee at one of the cafes scattered throughout town. Take in a show at the theatre, or just walk along down the main thoroughfare, watching people wander past.

Why spend hours ruminating over what to do in Akron? Let the possibilities wash over you as you explore this new region. Move out on foot and get to know the area on a more personal level. Find that perfect souvenir at one of the smaller shops, or reinvent your entire artistic aesthetic at your new favorite gallery.

Is the wind whispering suggestions in your mind? Rent a car and take it out beyond city limits and into the wild blue yonder. Explore the smaller cities and towns past the border, and get to know the stories behind them. Visit a county fair and let childhood memories wash over you as cotton candy melts in your mouth. Sample hand-made jam at a stop on a forgotten highway, or let the hustle and bustle of modern life sweep you away as you lose yourself in the organized chaos of a modern metropolis. Your choices are endless—and so are the adventures to come.

When you book your journey with Travelocity, you’re never far from Akron attractions. After all, the money you save when you plan a trip with us is best spent along the way. Whether it’s the roar of the city you crave, or the quiet solitude that comes with a simpler getaway, everything you need to get started is right here.

Popular places to visit

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 great live music and acclaimed theater scene.

Probably the nicest mall in northern Ohio haha

Summit Mall

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Summit Mall during your trip to Fairlawn. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Akron Children's Hospital

Though Akron Children's Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Akron while you are here.

Portage Lakes State Park

You can take time to visit Portage Lakes State Park during your travels to New Franklin. Attend a football game or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.