Things To Do

Cleveland

- Cool areas with lots to do- East 4th Street (Downtown), West 25th Street (Ohio City), The Flats - Lake Erie Beach = Edgewater Park - Restaurants = Townhall, Market Garden Brewery, Barrio, Lola, Crop Bistro, Greenhouse Tavern - Craft Cocktails = Society, Spotted Owl, The Vault - Brewery = Platform, Great Lakes, Southern Tier - Rooftop bars = Azure Rooftop Lounge, Bar 32, Punch Bowl Social - Games & Drinks = Punch Bowl Social & Corner Alley - Donuts = Brewnuts - Ice Cream = Mitchell's & Mason's Creamery

Highland Square

Great little strip of restaurants & bars. Our favorite places within Highland Square: - Food = Mustard Seed Cafe. Great rooftop! - Breakfast = Wally Waffle - Ice Cream = Mary Coyle - Drinks = Mustard Seed for cocktails & wine. Ray's Pub & Annabelle's for beer. - Dancing = Square - Late night food / sandwiches = Mr. Zubs - Movie Theatre = Highland Theatre (only $5!)

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Beautiful places to hike, run and enjoy the scenery! The overlook in the Ledges trail is a beautiful view, as well as Kendal Lake.

Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail

Multiple different trailheads throughout Akron and Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Great for biking, running & walking. Check out Blimp City Bike & Hike in Merriman Valley along the towpath to rent a bike! www.blimpcitybikeandhike.com

Akron Art Museum

Free on Thursday evenings!

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens

A historic Akron land mark. The founder of Goodyear lived in the mansion! Beautiful gardens.

Pro Football Hall of Fame

Swensons (West Akron) Drive-In Restaurant

The best burger in Akron! (and in Jillian’s opinion, the best burger ever). Make sure you try the Galley Boy!

Pavona's Pizza Joint

Our favorite pizza place!

The Lockview

Amazing gourmet grilled cheeses & lots of drink options - especially beer. Fun rooftop, too!

The Merchant Tavern

Our go-to place to eat & get drinks. This is right by our apartment and we love enjoying each others company at The Merchant!

Burntwood Tavern Cuyahoga Falls

Luis used to work as a server and bartender at Burntwood! This location has a beautiful view of the Cuyahoga River.

Northside Speakeasy

One of our favorite places to get craft cocktails! It is a little tricky to get into... hint: you have to pull on something on the shelf!

Cashmere Cricket

Another one of our favorite places to get drinks! Very chill atmosphere. They also serve small bites.

R. Shea Brewing

Yummy beers (cheap flights) and great sandwiches! This is right by where we lived in the valley!

Missing Mountain Brewing Co.

One of our favorite local brewery's. They also serve wine & spirits, as well as food. Great patio that overlooks the Cuyahoga River!

Lock 15 Brewing Company

Great beer, food & patio. They also have wine & spirits available.

Crave

One of my favorite downtown Akron restaurants, and one of the first places we went to dinner when Luis visited Akron before he moved here!

Chill Artisan Ice Cream

Super unique ice cream flavors!

Pav’s Creamery Cuyahoga Falls

Great ice cream, sundaes, boozy milkshakes & hot dogs!

Sweet Mary's Bakery

The best macaron’s!

North Hill Donuts

The best donuts in Akron. Cash only!