- 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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Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH 44555
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Located on the Youngstown State University campus, Ward Beecher Planetarium hosts classes for the University and serves as a field trip destination for area schools. The planetarium hosts public shows on the topics of space, earth science and astronomy.
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139 E Boardman Street, Youngstown, OH 44503
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Exhibits with hands-on play and interactive elements are the showcase of the Children's Museum of the Valley. The site also features many special workshops for children, teens, and adults with a focus on crafting and making.
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The first museum dedicated to American art is The Butler Institute of American Art. The collection currently is composed of over 20,000 individual pieces and features a variety of traveling exhibitions throughout the year.
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Paying tribute to the settlers of Mahoning Valley, Arms Family Museum features period furnishings and clothing, along with Native American memorabilia and mining artifacts. The museum also contains exhibits about African-American settlers in the Youngstown area.
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Arms Family Museum of Local History
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648 Wick Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44502
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The Arms Family Museum of Local History is the preserved residence of the Arms family. The first floor feature rooms dedicated to handicraft, medieval architecture and design, and the second floor features exhibits relevant to local history.
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Roughly 227 acres is preserved by Boardman Park in the heart of Boardman, Ohio. Recreational offerings include softball fields, multi-purpose trails, several children's playgrounds, indoor meeting rooms, and open air pavilions.
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Loveland Artists Studios, 529 Main Street, Youngstown, OH 44502
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Featuring the work of a Swedish artist, Gun Marie Textiles showcases nature and portraits with the medium of textile fabric. Visitors can meet the artist when her studio is open once a month on a Saturday.
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5185 Corduroy Rd., Mentor, OH
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A destination for those interested in hiking or nature, Mentor Marsh - Carol H. Sweet Nature Center offers a variety of seasonally changing programs, including family nature hikes, winter tracking lessons, and Spring Awakening nature walks.
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Filled with natural marshes, Mentor Marsh Nature Preserve is situated on the edge of Lake Erie and has a variety of waterfowl to observe. Visitors can watch the migration of birds to the region, such as songbirds.
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The Tod Engine Heritage Park preserves the city's industrial heritage on a grand scale. The collection boasts several large factory pieces, a locomotive, and much more. Private visits can be arranged for a more intimate viewing experience.