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Downtown Akron

4/5(9 area reviews)

Downtown Akron is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Canal Park and EJ Thomas Hall.

Downtown Akron
Eclectic little vegan and GF cafe. Good food.

Firestone Park

While there might not be top attractions in Firestone Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Firestone Stadium and Firestone Country Club.

Firestone Park
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West Akron

While visiting West Akron, you might make a stop by sights like Akron Zoo and Perkins Park.

West Akron
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Elizabeth Park Valley

4/5(31 area reviews)

Elizabeth Park Valley might not have many top sights, but Akron Art Museum and Akron-Summit County Public Library are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Elizabeth Park Valley
View from the Oxbow Overlook deck.

Merriman Valley

While visiting Merriman Valley, you might make a stop by sights like Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Cuyahoga River.

Merriman Valley
Great venue for an intimate jazz concert. The buffet was great, but you can also order drinks and appetizers in the concert room

Highland Square

4.5/5(13 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the museums and historic sites in Highland Square. You might want to make time for a stop at Dr. Bob's Home or Highland Theater.

Highland Square

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