Things To Do
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio’s only national park, Cuyahoga Valley National Park was established as a national recreation area in 1974 and as a national park in 2000. Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discovery for visitors. The winding Cuyahoga River gives way to deep forests, rolling hills, and open farmlands. Walk or ride the Towpath Trail to follow the historic route of the Ohio & Erie Canal.
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
The estate features a historic 65-room Tudor revival Manor House (one of the largest homes in the US), 4 other buildings, and 70 acres of landscaped gardens and grounds(including 10 fully restored historic gardens), and collection and furnishings with 95% original to the estate. A National Historic Landmark, it is nationally significant as the home of F. A. Seiberling, co-founder of the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, which is still headquartered in Akron.
Akron Zoo
Occupying 77 acres, of which 35 acres are developed with habitats, guest amenities and support facilities, the Akron Zoo is home to more than 1,000 animals from over 100 different species from around the world, such as tigers, snow leopards, grizzly bears, otters, lions, red pandas, penguins, Komodo dragons, and so many more! And it is an AZA accredited facility!
Akron Art Museum
The Akron Art Museum features 20,000 square feet of gallery space dedicated to the display of its collection of art produced since 1850. The museum’s collection houses more than 5,000 objects. Particular areas of strength include contemporary painting and sculpture and 20th century photography. Nearly a dozen special exhibitions each year present some of the most innovative contemporary artists in painting, sculpture, glass, photography, design, and video.
Summit County Historical Society
The Society owns and manages several properties including the Perkins Stone Mansion, home of Akron's founding family, and the John Brown House, home of the internationally recognized abolitionist. Society tours of the Perkins Stone Mansion and John Brown House are available on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 1 - 4 p.m. with the last tour starting at 3 p.m.
