Things to Do
1899 Indoor Golf
1899 Golf (1899golf.com) is the website for 1899 Indoor Golf, a premier indoor golf simulator and lounge experience in Northeast Ohio where you can play virtual golf on hundreds of global courses using advanced TrackMan simulators, enjoy craft cocktails and food, take lessons, join leagues, and host events in a relaxed but upscale setting.
Akron Fossils & Science Center
Akron Fossils & Science Center is an interactive science museum and learning center in Copley Township (near Akron, Ohio) with hands‑on guided tours where you can touch real fossils, make your own fossil replicas, and interact with live animals, plus outdoor play areas and science programs for all ages. Its exhibits also include the Creation Education Museum exploring different views on the origin of life, and the center hosts camps, birthdays, and educational events.
Akron History Center
Akron History Center is a free history museum in downtown Akron, Ohio that opened in 2025 as part of the city’s bicentennial celebration. It features 3 floors of exhibits, more than 60 displays and 100+ artifacts that tell the story of Akron’s 200-year history — from the Ohio & Erie Canal and early industry to famous local figures and social movements — with interactive elements and multimedia presentations.
Akron Zoo
Akron Zoo is a non-profit zoo in Akron, Ohio, home to over 1,000 animals from around the world and focused on wildlife conservation, education, and connecting people to nature. It offers themed exhibits, special events, and experiences for visitors of all ages.
The Butler Institute of American Art
A place to see some awesome art!
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is a 183‑acre zoo in Cleveland, Ohio that’s home to over 3,000 animals from around 600 species, with themed areas like African Savanna, Australian Adventure, Wilderness Trek, and more, offering animal encounters, rides, educational programs, and special events focused on wildlife conservation and connection.
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Cleveland Museum of Natural History is a large natural history museum in University Circle, Cleveland, Ohio that invites visitors to explore science, nature, fossils, animals, and the history of life on Earth through interactive exhibits, planetarium shows, and educational programs. Founded in 1920, the museum recently completed a major transformation with expanded galleries and new visitor spaces that spark curiosity about the natural world.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park is a scenic National Park in northeastern Ohio that protects the winding Cuyahoga River, deep forests, rolling hills, and open farmland between Cleveland and Akron, offering hiking, biking, historic sites, and natural recreation close to urban areas.
The Escape Game
Jacob & I LOVE escape rooms - the Escape Game is one of, if not THE BEST escape room locations out there! The Escape Game (theescapegame.com) is a company that offers immersive, themed 60-minute escape room experiences across many locations in the U.S., where you and a group solve puzzles and follow clues to complete a mission before time runs out. The games feature movie-quality sets and storylines, are designed for all ages and skill levels, and include unlimited hints with no penalties, making them great for friends, families, date nights, or team-building events.
Greater Cleveland Aquarium
Greater Cleveland Aquarium is a public aquarium in Cleveland, Ohio, located in a historic former powerhouse on the Flats West Bank. It features seven immersive galleries with both freshwater and saltwater life from Ohio’s local waters and around the world, including stingrays, sharks (with a long SeaTube underwater tunnel), octopus, jellyfish, turtles, and more, plus interactive experiences like touch pools and aquarist talks.
Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course
Feeling lucky? Check out this (slightly dated) casino!
Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks
The Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks are massive ancient earthen structures in Ohio built by Indigenous Hopewell peoples about 2,000 years ago. Their precise geometric shapes and celestial alignments reflect sophisticated ceremonial, scientific, and cultural traditions.
House from A Christmas Story
The House from A Christmas Story is a museum and tourist attraction in Cleveland, Ohio featuring the restored house from the classic holiday film, where visitors can take tours, see movie props, and even experience overnight stays.
MAPS Air Museum
MAPS Air Museum is an aviation museum in North Canton, Ohio that preserves and showcases the history of flight with dozens of military and civilian aircraft, interactive exhibits, historical artifacts, and archives, making it a hands‑on destination for aviation enthusiasts, families, and history lovers.
Penguin City Brewing Company
A popular local spot with drinks and live music!
Pro Football Hall of Fame
Pro Football Hall of Fame (profootballhof.com) is the official site of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, a museum and institution in Canton, Ohio that honors the greatest figures in professional American football — including players, coaches, and contributors — and preserves the history and values of the sport. It features biographies, exhibits, events, and visitor info for fans and researchers alike.
Progressive Field
It’s a major league baseball park that opened in 1994, hosts Guardians home games and fan experiences with various seating, food, and entertainment districts, and remains named Progressive Field through at least 2036.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is a museum and cultural institution in Cleveland, Ohio that celebrates the history and impact of rock music and other influential popular music genres by honoring artists, bands, and industry figures in its Hall of Fame and showcasing exhibits, artifacts, and interactive experiences about legendary performers and musical movements.
West Side Market
West Side Market is Cleveland’s largest and oldest public market, operating since 1912 in the Ohio City neighborhood. It features 70+ family-owned vendors selling fresh produce, meats, bakery items, dairy, prepared foods, and more, welcoming hundreds of thousands of visitors each year as both a local shopping spot and a tourist destination.
White House Fruit Farm Inc
Looking for some fresh fruit or homemade treats? Check this place out!
Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre
Wean park is a beautiful spot to walk around, get fresh air, and enjoy the sun!