- 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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Opened in 1992, the Ohio Dance Theatre strives to promote the performing arts through ballet dance. In addition to dancers, the theatre also includes actors, singers, and musicians in its performances.
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Located on the campus of Oberlin College, the Allen Memorial Art Museum is recognized as one of the five best university art museums in the country. With over 14,000 pieces of art in its collection, there is an impressive overview from all cultures and eras.
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325 E. Iron Ave., Dover, OH
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Built in the late 19th century, the J. E. Reeves Victorian Home & Carriage House Museum holds possessions of the Reeves family. A tour is provided and the museum has a collection of vehicles from the period.
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Named for famous Oberlin Chemistry professor Frank Fanning Jewett, the Jewett House dates back to the 1880s, and is an example of transitional architecture between the Italianate style and Queen Anne style. The house is open for tours.
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73 1/2 South Professor Street, Oberlin, OH 44074
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The town's first public school, Little Red Schoolhouse was built in 1836 and also served as both a home and a tailor shop. The schoolhouse is now a museum that offers educational artifacts from the 19th century.
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The historic Monroe House is an Italian style museum that offers educational tours that focus on abolition, the Underground Railroad, and local history. The home was originally the home of General Giles W. Shurtleff.
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73 1/2 S. Professor Street, Oberlin, OH 44074
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The Oberlin Heritage Center is a museum complex featuring a number of buildings and exhibits that display and promote the local history. The museum contains three historic buildings, with the oldest dating back to the 1830's.
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Tappan Square is a 13-acre site that hosts festivals, concerts, marches, the Doggie Doo Dog Parade, and Oberlin College's Commencement ceremony. The location was named after Arthur Tappan, a 19th-century abolitionist.
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A small, tranquil nature preserve, the Rowland Nature Preserve features hiking trails, an ice skating rink, and fishing areas. The preserve also features a memorial for the victims of the September 11th attacks.
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The Reeves J E Home & Museum is a historic museum that was once that home of Jeremiah E. Reeves. The museum holds special educational events such as the 'History Camp for Kids' and 'Little Girls Tea'.