About Akron
Location, location, location. It couldn't be better than Akron, one of the first towns along the Erie Canal nestling in the hills of the Western Reserve. From travelers passing through to industrialists seeking the ideal spot to manufacture and ship their goods and entrepreneurs looking to capitalize on them both, Akron's location made it a boom town in the 19th century. When it became home to BF Goodrich and Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, it earned the distinction of being the nation's rubber capital. As the rubber business faded, the city's attention turned to the research and development of polymers, making Akron a world-renowned center for polymer advancement. It is appropriate that the Inventors Hall of Fame can be found here, for before polymers, Akron introduced us to the hamburger, the waffle cone and the caramel-covered popcorn snack known as Cracker Jacks. Enjoy this ballgame favorite along with some peanuts at Canal Park Stadium, home to the Akron Aeros baseball team. If there isn't a game, there is still plenty to do with historical sights, restaurants and museums aplenty. Shoppers will love the stores of Quaker Square, housed in the former Quaker Oats mill building. For those on business, the John S. Knight Center contains facilities to accommodate most engagements. With so many intriguing attractions and a prime location only 30 minutes from two major airports and punctuated by the natural beauty of Cuyahoga Falls, Akron provides an ideal destination for business or leisure travel.
Did you know?
As home to such well-known companies as Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Goodrich Tire, Firestone Tire and General Tire, Akron quickly became known as the Rubber Capital of the World.
Akron Art Museum
Over 3,000 works of art housed in an 1899 Italian Renaissance Revival Structure. Open daily 11am – 5pm. Call 330-376-9185 for more information.
70 E. Market Street, Akron, OH
Akron Police Museum
Housed at the Harold K. Stubbs Justice Center, the Museum features historical photos, uniforms and weapons. Other items on display include the keys to the original 1890 jail and a 1965 Harley-Davidson police motorcycle. Open Monday – Friday 10am – 2pm. Call 330-375-2390 for more information.
217 South High Street, Akron, OH
Carousel Dinner Theater
Celebrating over 25 years of incomparable Live Entertainment. Featuring one of Broadway’s best musicals with New York’s brilliant talent. Open year-round, this dinner theater offers eight shows a week with both evening and matinee performances. Call 330-724-9855 for more information.
1275 East Waterloo Road, Akron, OH
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
Journey through the Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area in the climate controlled comfort of our streamlined passenger coaches. Wildlife, scenery and a little bit of history will greet you on our Scenic Limited. Call 800-468-4070 for more information.
John S. Knight Center
Greater Akron’s showcase for great events happens here! This premier meeting and special event facility is located in the heart of a revitalized and vibrant downtown and brings the highest quality events, expos and exhibitions to the area. Distinguished by its dramatic four-story glass rotunda, the Center is versatile and very accessible. Call 330-374-8900 for more information.
77 East Mill Street, Akron, OH
Peninsula Village
Enjoy yourself in the heart of the Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area. Discover world class shopping in our fine shops and craft galleries, rent a bicycle, and enjoy lunch or dinner. A visit to an herb farm of even walking a llama would be something different to do. Call 330-849-0677 for more information.
Route 303 & Main Street, Akron, OH
Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens
Tour a historic 65-room Tudor Revival mansion and explore its 70-acres with artful gardens. Holiday lights, special events and a visit to the Carriage House Store and Café are a must. Call 330-836-5533 for more information.
714 N. Portage Path, Akron, OH |
