- Our list of the best things to do in Akron, Ohio, features the top 204 nearby activities — including 84 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Akron, OH has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Entertainment & Shows, Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 26 things to do within the city of Akron, OH , followed by 178 popular activities in nearby cities, including Canton, Cuyahoga Falls, Peninsula, Medina, Massillon, North Canton, Kent, Aurora, Strongsville, Brunswick, Alliance, Stow, Barberton, Hartville, North Royalton, Parma, Norton and Cleveland
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Groups bowl for two hours and share pizza at storied alley with full bar and dance floor
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Covering 70 acres, the Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens is the 12th largest estate in the country and was built between 1912 and 1915. There are ten major gardens on the premises, as well as other smaller ones.
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This amusement park is the home of sixteen different roller coasters, including the 420 foot tall Top Thrill Dragster. Cedar Point, open daily from mid-May to Labor Day, also features both an indoor and an outdoor water park.
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At F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, guests can explore 104 acres of exhibits, live animals, trails, and more. Other features include a swinging bridge over a ravine, gardens, and observation decks.
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182 South Main Street, Akron, OH 44308
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Built in 1929, the Akron Civic Theatre was designed by John Eberson and has hosted since then famous artists, such as Louis Armstrong, Barbara Eden, and Mickey Rooney.
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The Firestone Country Club is a golf club which has an impressive number of 54 holes on its courses. Private events can be organized in the clubhouse, such as weddings.
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54 species of animals find their home at the Akron Zoo, including in here tigers, bears, macaws, Galapagos turtles, and various species of marine wildlife. A gift shop can be found on the premises. Also, the zoo can host private events, such as birthday parties.
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There are currently 5,000 items included in the permanent collection of the Akron Art Museum, from the modern period to the present times. Abstracts art, impressionism, pop art, and minimalism are some of the currents which are featured.
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60 Fir Hill, Akron, OH
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Built in 1871, the Hower House is a 28-room mansion built in the Second Empire Italianate architectural style. Besides the public events which are organized in here, such as The Afternoon Tea, in here can also be organized private events, such as weddings.
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Don Drumm Studios & Gallery is a 5,000 square foot art gallery showcasing the artwork of over 500 American artists. The gallery features collections of jewelry, glass, sculpture, ceramics, metal, and various graphics.
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The Highland Theatre located on Market Street is the best deal in Akron. The Highland is old-timey theatre with a single screen and offers five dollar movies and a refreshment bar.