#1 of 30 Things To Do in Akron
Akron Civic Theater
Akron OH
~0.09 miles from Akron city center
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#2 of 30 Things To Do in Akron
Canal Park
Akron OH
~0.28 miles from Akron city center
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Canal Park is a baseball stadium located in Akron, Ohio, United States, that is the home of the Akron Aeros of the Eastern League. The team is a double-A minor-league affiliate of the Cleveland Indians. The stadium was designed by HOK Sport, the same architectural firm that designed Jacobs Field (now Progressive Field), the Indians' stadium that opened three years earlier. The stadium takes its name from its location adjacent to the Ohio and Erie Canal, which runs behind the left-field wall.
The stadium is designed as a single deck with the concourse at the top. All seats for Aeros games are sold for one price, regardless of number of rows from the field, except for right-field bleacher seating which is one dollar less. Seats extend all the way from one foul pole to the other (farther than most other parks at this level), and most sections contain 20 to 25 rows, although they taper to as little as five in the corners.
A series of 25 luxury boxes, and the press box, covers the concourse and the top few rows of seats from first base around to third base. The walkway down the right-field line is also covered, and contains a restaurant and the Aeros' team shop. A picnic berm in left field is available for pre-game rental by groups of 25 or more.
During the 2006 Akron Aeros season, the team celebrated its 10th season in Canal Park with several events.
Aside from Akron Aeros baseball, Canal Park will occasionally host special events such as local high school and college baseball, and the Akron Marathon.
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#3 of 30 Things To Do in Akron
Akron Art Museum
1 S High St Akron OH - 330-376-9185
~0.30 miles from Akron city center
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http://www.akronartmuseum.org
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#4 of 30 Things To Do in Akron
University of Akron
Akron OH
~0.51 miles from Akron city center
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The University of Akron is a coeducational public research university located in Akron, Ohio, part of the University System of Ohio. It was founded in 1870 as a small college affiliated with the Universalist Church. In 1913 ownership was transferred to the City of Akron. In 1967 the university became a state institution. The University of Akron is regarded as a world leader in polymer research. As a STEM-focused institution, it focuses on industries such as polymers, advanced materials, and engineering. In the last decade it has sought to increase its research portfolio and gain recognition for its productivity in technology transfer and commercialization.
The University recently underwent a $300 million construction project, which added nine new buildings and renovated fourteen, and closed several streets. A new football stadium, InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field, was constructed on campus as a replacement for the University's previous stadium, the Rubber Bowl. The school offers more than 200 undergraduate and 100 graduate majors. Total enrollment was 27,911 students in Fall 2009, with students representing 44 U.S. states and 79 foreign countries, making Akron the third-largest main campus in Ohio. The University's best-known program is its College of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering, which is located in a 13-story reflective glass building that overlooks the western edge of the campus. The Archives of the History of American Psychology are located in the Polsky Building, one which used to house Polsky's Department Store. The university has two branch campuses, Wayne College, located in Orrville, Ohio, and the Medina County University Center, located in Lafayette Township, Ohio. In addition, the University hosts various nursing programs in affiliation with Lorain County Community College under the University Partnership program.
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#5 of 30 Things To Do in Akron
James A. Rhodes Arena
373 Carroll St Akron OH
~0.53 miles from Akron city center
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James A. Rhodes Arena, commonly nicknamed "The JAR," is a basketball arena in Akron, Ohio, named for former Ohio governor Jim Rhodes
James A. Rhodes Arena, commonly nicknamed "The JAR," is a basketball arena in Akron, Ohio, named for former Ohio governor Jim Rhodes. The arena opened in 1983 and is home to the University of Akron Zips men's and women's basketball teams. The new facility was six years in the making. Some delays were encountered after the General Assembly, in 1977, appropriated $8 million for the construction of a 10,000-seat building for the 1977-79 biennium. However, by October 1978, when preliminary plans for the new complex were presented and accepted by the Ohio Board of Regents, construction costs had risen so rapidly that it required $12.5 million to complete the project. After scrapping the original design, the University decided to go ahead with plans for a scaled-down version of the building. The 125,538-square-foot building, including an 18,000-square-foot wood floor, was designed by architect Thomas T. K. Zung. The University Board of Trustees approved the new version in July 1981, and ground breaking occurred on March 8, 1982. The building site on the eastern edge of campus is located on the northeast corner of Union and Carroll streets, and once served as the home for Fire Station No. 5 and a parking lot.
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#6 of 30 Things To Do in Akron
Akron Zoo
Akron OH
~1.08 miles from Akron city center
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HOURS & ADMISSION
Winter Season
November – April
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Admission............................. $5.50
Akron Zoo Members............. FREE
Non-member parking............. $1.50
Summer Season
May – October
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
REGULAR ADMISSION
Adults.................................... $9.00
Senior Citizens....................... $7.00
Children (ages 2-14)............... $5.50
Group rate............................. $4.00*
Akron Zoo Members............. FREE
Non-member p
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#7 of 30 Things To Do in Akron
City Of Akron Zoo
500 Edgewood Ave Akron OH
~1.10 miles from Akron city center
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The Akron Children’s Zoo was started in 1953 in association with the Museum. The zoo’s theme was Mother Goose Rhymes illustrated with live animal exhibits. Public support helped the zoo open ten exhibits in 1954, and an additional exhibit, the Merry Miller, in 1955
Mission Statement:
As conservators of wildlife, our purpose is to provide an enlightening and affordable animal experience that is fun for the families of our community. Active promotion and continually improving service and facilities will ensure our goals of financial security and international involvement in wildlife conservation efforts. http://www.akronzoo.org/about/history.asp
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#8 of 30 Things To Do in Akron
Perkins Park
Akron OH
~1.42 miles from Akron city center
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#9 of 30 Things To Do in Akron
Highland Theater
Akron OH
~1.67 miles from Akron city center
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#10 of 30 Things To Do in Akron
Sherbondy Park
Akron OH
~1.77 miles from Akron city center
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Sherbondy Park
777 Sharazad Blvd
Opa Locka, FL 33054
305-953-2841
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#11 of 30 Things To Do in Akron
Firestone Stadium
Akron OH
~2.78 miles from Akron city center
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Firestone Stadium is a historic baseball and softball stadium located in Akron, Ohio, United States.
Firestone Stadium is an historic baseball and softball stadium located in Akron, Ohio, United States.
The stadium was dedicated on July 25, 1925 by Harvey Firestone, the founder of the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company. It was owned and operated by the Firestone company until it was donated to the City of Akron in 1988.
It is currently the home of the Akron Racers of the National Pro Fastpitch softball league. It has also served as host to the Mid-American Conference Softball tournament on several occasions, from 2002-2005 and again in 2008 and 2009.
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#12 of 30 Things To Do in Akron
Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens
Akron OH
~2.89 miles from Akron city center
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One of the finest examples of Tudor Revival Architecture in America, this sixty-five-room mansion is decorated with treasures from all over the globe, and is located on seventy artfully landscaped acres that include a fully-restored English Garden, a Japanese garden, a lagoon, vistas, scenic alleys and more.
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#13 of 30 Things To Do in Akron
Derby Downs
1000 Massillon Rd Akron OH
~4.38 miles from Akron city center
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Derby Downs, in Akron, Ohio, has been the home track of the All American Soap Box Derby since it was built as a Works Progress Administration project in the late 1930s. The three-lane asphalt track starts near the top of George Washington Boulevard and drops in a straight line down the wooded hill in the shadow of the Rubber Bowl, ending under final approach for runway 25 of Akron Fulton International Airport. Many people every year come to the "Downs". Before the All American Soap Box Derby even starts they still use the track for the local competitors. During that time they only use two lanes of the three. There are three car categories (divisions) each having a different type of car: Stock, Super Stock, and Masters. They only race their own categories. Each time a competitor has to race down the hill they race twice. Each time they go down it is called a Phase, and two Phases are called a Heat. When going down the track just nudging the steering wheel may cost you the heat. A win is determined by a fraction of a second. Rarely do they ever get a tie or a "Dead heat" especially during the All American Soap Box Derby.
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#14 of 30 Things To Do in Akron
Firestone Country Club
452 East Warner Road Akron OH
~5.11 miles from Akron city center
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Quietly situated on the outskirts of Akron, Ohio, Firestone Country Club has the finest 54-holes of golf of any private club in the country.
The Firestone Country Club is a private golf club located in Akron, Ohio, United States.
The Club comprises three courses—those of the North, South, and West—each of which hosted a televised golf event, respectively the American Golf Classic, the CBS Golf Classic and the World Series of Golf, in 1973; no other club has hosted three tournaments.
One of three World Golf Championships constituent events, the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational, directed by the International Federation of PGA Tours and sanctioned on the PGA and European Tours, is contested at the club, which serves also as a home course for the University of Akron Zips collegiate side. http://www.clubcorp.com/club/scripts/section/section.asp?NS=PCH&MFCODE=FSTCC
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#15 of 30 Things To Do in Akron
Kent State University
108 Schwartz Center Kent OH - 330-672-3000
~10.01 miles from Akron city center
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http://www.kent.edu
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#16 of 30 Things To Do in Akron
Hamrick Truck Driving School
1156 Medina Rd Medina OH - 330-239-2229
~11.13 miles from Akron city center
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http://www.truck-driving-school.net
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#17 of 30 Things To Do in Akron
Maps Air Museum
5359 Massillon Rd Canton OH - 330-896-6332
~11.79 miles from Akron city center
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The MAPS (Military Aircraft Preservation Society) Air Museum is located at the Akron-Canton Regional Airport in Green, Ohio. The museum is operated by a group of volunteers. The museum currently has 26 aircraft and a collection of rare artifacts. Volunteer crews are working to restore several warbirds to nonflying, museum quality.
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#18 of 30 Things To Do in Akron
United States Commemorative
7800 Whipple Ave Nw Canton OH - 330-494-3401
~13.86 miles from Akron city center
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#19 of 30 Things To Do in Akron
Art and Soul
1240 N Main St Canton OH - 330-966-0681
~14.57 miles from Akron city center
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#20 of 30 Things To Do in Akron
Stark State College of Tech
6200 Frank Ave Nw Canton OH - 330-494-6170
~15.13 miles from Akron city center
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www.starkstate.edu
6200 Frank Avenue Northwest
North Canton, OH 44720-7299
(330) 494-6170 http://www.stark.cc.oh.us
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#21 of 30 Things To Do in Akron
Pro Football Hall Of Fame
2121 George Halas Drive NW Canton OH - 330-456-8207
~19.04 miles from Akron city center
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The Pro Football Hall of Fame is the hall of fame of professional football in the United States with an emphasis on the National Football League (NFL). It opened in Canton, Ohio, on September 7, 1963, with 17 charter inductees. Through 2008, all but one of the player inductees played some part of their pro career in the NFL (the lone exception is Buffalo Bills guard Billy Shaw, who played his entire career in the American Football League (AFL) prior to the 1970 AFL-NFL merger). The Chicago Bears have the most Hall of Famers in the league at 26.
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#22 of 30 Things To Do in Akron
Fawcett Stadium
2121 George Halas Dr NW Canton OH
~19.07 miles from Akron city center
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Fawcett Stadium is a football stadium in Canton, Ohio.
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#23 of 30 Things To Do in Akron
Country Lakes Party Center
8626 Broadview Rd Cleveland OH - 440-526-0216
~19.16 miles from Akron city center
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On your special day, surround yourself with the elegance of a country-club atmosphere in a beautiful wooded setting. With picturesque landscaping, a twinkle lit covered veranda and plenty of room for over 400 guests; our elegant setting provides the prefect backdrop for the most important event in your life.
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#24 of 30 Things To Do in Akron
St Michael's Woodside
5025 Mill Rd Cleveland OH - 440-526-9696
~19.21 miles from Akron city center
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Located in Broadview Heights at Interstate 77 and Walling Road, St. Michael’s Woodside is easily accessible from the north, south, east or west. Founded in 1983, Woodside is situated behind St. Michael’s Russian Orthodox Church in a beautifully wooded setting. Our elegant party center can comfortably accommodate up to 400 people. Our facility also has a gymnasium that can be utilized for trade shows, seminars, dinners, or fundraising events. There is ample paved and lighted parking.
We specialize in weddings, dinners and corporate events. We also offer bridal consulting and assistance with party planning. To cater to your special needs, our professional and courteous staff led by Party Center Director Mary Jane Lucak, oversees every event. A wide assortment of menu options and excellent cuisine are provided by Verba Catering. Menus can be tailored to meet your specific needs. Once a commitment is made, we welcome you to schedule a tasting so you can experience the gourmet food and fine service first hand.
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#25 of 30 Things To Do in Akron
C.T. Branin Natatorium
2323 17th St NW Canton ND
~19.30 miles from Akron city center
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The swimming, diving, and synchro swim teams are sponsored by the local school district, but membership is open to all. The facility has hosted national and state championship swimming events.
Reviews: There is an Early Bird swim from 5:30 AM Monday - Friday; it costs $1.00.
The swimming pools are beautiful at this facility; with lanes that are of ample width for two swimmers. The locker room, however, is not advisable for those who seek modesty and privacy.
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#26 of 30 Things To Do in Akron
North Royalton Historical Scty
13759 Ridge Rd Cleveland OH - 440-237-8643
~19.77 miles from Akron city center
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North Royalton Historical Society
13759 Ridge Road (Ohio Rt. 3)
P.O. Box 33-180
North Royalton, OH 44133
May 15-Oct. 15, Su. 2-4 PM;
Cost: Free, donations appreciated
The recently established museum is in a house located in the center of North Royalton. Originally occupied in 1858, it was one of the first homes in the area. The first floor is open to the public and represents file from 1850 to 1900. Later, the second floor will be opened and will represent life from 1900 to the present.
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#27 of 30 Things To Do in Akron
Avalon Event Center
11409 State Rd. North Royalton OH - 440.684.2228
~19.97 miles from Akron city center
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#28 of 30 Things To Do in Akron
Mc Kinley Museum of History
800 Mckinley Monument Dr Nw Canton OH - 330-455-7043
~20.27 miles from Akron city center
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Mission:
The Stark County Historical Society is dedicated to collecting and preserving the significant materials and records related to the history of Stark County and the presidential history of William McKinley. Through the Wm. McKinley Presidential Library & Museum, the Society serves as an educational center of history and science and offers interpretive exhibitions and educational programs for the local community and its expanding global audience.
Location:
800 McKinley Monument Drive NW
Canton, OH 44708
(Google Map)
Contact:
330.455.7043 - Telephone
330.455.1137 - Fax
Hours:
McKinley Presidential Library & Museum
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday-Saturday
12:00 Noon to 4:00 p.m. Sunday
Ramsayer Research Library--Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, (Closed 12-1 for lunch)
Admission:
Adult - $7
Sr. Adult - $6 (age 60 and above)
children - $5 (ages 3-18, 2 years old and under are free)
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#29 of 30 Things To Do in Akron
Sherwood Forest Party Center
12900 Tinkers Creek Rd Cleveland OH - 216-524-7086
~20.36 miles from Akron city center
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#30 of 30 Things To Do in Akron
Canton Museum of Art
1001 Market Ave N Canton OH - 330-453-7666
~20.48 miles from Akron city center
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The Canton Museum of Art began as the Little Civic Art Gallery founded in a second floor room of the Canton Public Library in 1935.
The Canton Museum of Art, founded in 1935, is a broad-based community arts organization designed to encourage and promote the fine arts in Canton, Ohio.
In its early days (1935-1945), the Museum served largely as an exhibition and meeting place for local artists; collecting was not a prime objective. A program from 1943 lists the museum’s eight objectives, with the Permanent Collection mentioned last: “To provide a permanent museum for the collecting and preservation of art objects.” Operating under this broad mandate, the Museum began to purchase work of local and regional artists. Many of these works were of Canton area landmarks or personalities documenting the cultural and historic heritage of the area. Gifts from local patrons and corporate benefactors from their personal art collections are also included in the Museum's holdings. Many of these donors were themselves artists or sponsors of area artists.
The Museum collection added to the local cultural heritage in two major ways - public exposure to the larger world of art and documentation of local art history. The purchases of works by local artists and the acceptance of donations were the two major influences on the development of the Permanent Collection until the Museum moved into the Cultural Center for the Arts in 1970. At that time, the Museum’s Board decided that the Permanent Collection should be focused on a more specific collecting area. The Ralph L. Wilson Collection of American Art, gifted in the 1970s, was a significant step toward the eventual focus on 19th and 20th Century American artists. http://www.cantonart.org/
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