Travel - General

Akron-Summit Convention & Visitor’s Bureau
www.visitakron-summit.org
This site provides information about hotels, conventions, meeting facilities, special attractions and events in Greater Akron and Summit County.

Ohio Tourism
www.ohiotourism.com
Discover all there is to see and do in Ohio!

Local Places To Go/Things To Do

Akron Zoological Park
www.akronzoo.com
The Akron Zoological Park houses many different animals including: lions, tigers, bears, flamingos, penguins, deer and otters, just to name a few. Visitors can also enjoy the Ohio Farmland, where they can pet and feed farm animals, pony rides, and train rides. For more information including hours and programs, please see the website above or call (330) 375-2525.

Boston Mills/Brandywine Ski Resorts
www.bmbw.com
Got Snow? Get the latest information for both of these resorts at one time! Find out what’s happening, current conditions and information about packages and costs. Also, get information about activities that are occurring during the warmer months, such as the Boston Mills ArtFest, when the slopes are closed.

Carriage Trade
www.carriagetradefarm.com
From the confines of a comfortable tractor-drawn tour wagon, see some of the oldest farmland of the Western Reserve. Listen to an informative guide describe the compelling history of the Cuyahoga Valley and learn about thriving Brandywine Village and the creation of the Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area. Enjoy and old-fashioned picnic on the farm and visit the superb carriage and sleigh museum, a private display of several antique vehicles and related items. But don’t miss the breathtaking Brandywine Falls.

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
www.cvsr.com/index.shtml
The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad in Northeastern Ohio runs through the heart of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Each trip is a different adventure filled with fun, excitement, natural beauty and historic sights. Check out this site for more information including schedules, destinations and fares.

Doin’ The River thing
www.cityofcf.com/commdevelop/dointheriver.htm
Check out this site for a list of dates and activities at the Riverfront Mall in neighboring Cuyahoga Falls!

Dover Lake Water Park
www.doverlake.com/
Splash down at Dover Lake Waterpark in Sagamore Hills! Seven mountain slides, super tubing rides, a water whirl ride and a giant wave pool form the park’s wet attractions. For the daring, there are two free fall high thrill speed slides! Sports fans can frolic on the sand volleyball courts, softball diamonds and horseshoe pits. “Kiddie Playland” with a magic kiddie sac slide (the only one in Ohio, according to their website) will keep the little ones happy. Summer Fun for Everyone!

Falls River Tours
www.cityofcf.com/parksandrec/rivertours.htm
Experience the natural beauty of the Cuyahoga River on board the Front Runner and Cuyahoga Cruiser pontoon boats. This hour-long sightseeing trip features a historical narrative of the river, as well as information on vegetation and forestry along the banks. Travel under bridges, see the wildlife and enjoy the relaxing and scenic river experience. Please call 330-971-8372 for a recorded message of hours of operation and directions. For more information or to make a reservation, please call the Cuyahoga Falls Parks & Recreation Office at: 330-971-8225.

Harry London Candies, Inc.
www.harrylondon.com
Chocolate lovers should not miss this sweet site. Since 1922, Harry London Candies has made some of the finest chocolate in the world. Check out this site for more information about products, corporate gifts, fundraising and factory tours.

Hilarities Comedy Club
www.hilarities.com
Northeast Ohio’s Premier Comedy Showplace. Providing the best comedians available on the circuit today.

Riverfront Irish Festival
www.riverfrontirishfest.com
Celebrate Ohio by attending the Annual Riverfront Irish Festival in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio! This festival is one of the few in Ohio that offers free admission and free parking along with the best national and local Irish entertainers. Check out this website for more information.

Six Flags Worlds of Adventure
www.sixflags.com/parks/worldsofadventure/index.asp
Check out this official site for more information about this and other theme parks around the country.

Historical Sites

Dr. Bob’s Home
www.drbobs.com
Visit Dr. Bob Smith’s home, a National Historic Site, where Alcoholics Anonymous originated.

Hale Farm & Village
www.wrhs.org/sites/hale.htm
Take a trip to the past! Explore life in Ohio's Western Reserve region just as it was being settled and the population was starting to boom.

Hower House
www3.uakron.edu/howerhse/
Hower House was completed in 1871 by John Henry Hower, a leading Akron industrialist who was active in the milling, reaping and cereal industries. Visit Akron and take a tour (by reservation only) of this home, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

John Brown’s Home
www.neo.rr.com/Summit_County_Historical_Society
The fight to free slaves ruled abolitionist John Brown’s life. Trace the famous Akron resident from his hometown days in this 1830’s home to the 1859 raid on Harper’s Ferry.

Mustill Store & House
www.cascadelocks.org/mustills.htm
The Mustill Store and House are the Park's showcase pieces. Located in their original site at Lock 15, these canal-era buildings are believed to have been built in the 1850s, although the exact date is unknown. Three generations of Mustills serviced canal users until the late 1880s. Their story typifies that of many businesses that sprung up along the canal near the locks. Yet, the family's success and social popularity made this a special place to be. Today the Store and House have been rehabilitated to their canal-era form by a unique partnership consisting of the City of Akron, the Cascade Locks Park Association, Metro Parks Serving Summit County, and the National Park Service. The Mustill Complex is the perfect resting point and educational attraction for those taking advantage of the National Heritage Corridor and Scenic Byway. The Mustill Trailhead is located at the SW corner of Howard and North Streets, Akron, Ohio.

New Civic Theatre
http://akroncivic.com/pages/overview.html
Designed by John Eberson, this Loew’s theater opened in 1929, providing a stage for thousands of vaudeville acts. Today, the theater features first-rate productions, films and concerts. Group tours are available and are interesting for all ages.

Ohio’s Historic Canals
http://my.oh.voyager.net/C8/D7/lstevens/canal
Ohio's 1000-mile network of navigable canals, constructed between 1825 and 1847, provided a system of economical transportation where none had previously existed. The young state with its isolated frontier economy was transformed almost overnight. The canals opened many markets for its agriculture and industrial products, and attracted thousands of immigrants to the state. Today only a few of the deep excavations, the high earthen embankments and the massive structures of timber and cut stone are left to remind us of our debt to those who built Ohio's first transportation system. Check out this site for locations of remains of the Ohio and Erie Canal, which ran from Cleveland to Portsmouth.

Perkins Stone Mansion
www.neo.rr.com/Summit_County_Historical_Society
Built in the 1830’s by Col. Simon Perkins’s, Jr., son of Akron’s founder Gen. Simon Perkins, this mansion is one of the finest examples of Greek Revival-style architecture in Ohio. The Perkins family lived for more than 100 years in this mansion, which is just across the street from the John Brown Home. The mansion’s décor illustrates Akron & Summit County’s rich history.

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
www.stanhywet.org
Stan Hywet Hall (Old English for "Stone Quarry") was built between 1912 and 1915 by early industrialist and Goodyear co-founder F.A. Seiberling and his wife, Gertrude. Visit this beautiful mansion and experience the story of the entrepreneur and his family who shared their successes with the world.

Museums

Akron Art Museum
www.akronartmuseum.org
This official site provides information their collection, special exhibitions and programs, as well as tours, activities for kids and a calendar of upcoming events.

Inventure Place
www.invent.org/index.asp
This is the official website of the National Inventor’s Hall of Fame.

Kent State University Museum
http://dept.kent.edu/museum
This unique museum of fashion and decorative arts is one of only a few in the world affiliated with an adjacent school of Fashion Design and Merchandising. The story behind the Museum’s creation is as fascinating as its costume collection, one of the nation’s finest and most comprehensive. For more on this interesting story, as well as information about collections, exhibitions and tours, check out the website above.

Parks

Cuyahoga Valley National Park
www.nps.gov/cuva
Cuyahoga Valley National Park, located between Cleveland and Akron, features a wide variety of natural, cultural, and historical resources. Visitors enjoy picnicking, hiking, bike trails, bridle trails, winter sports, golf, fishing, and ranger-guided programs. Check out this official site for more information.

Ohio State Parks
www.ohiodnr.com/parks
Check out this site, which is produced by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, for information about the 74 state parks of Ohio and more!

Stow Parks & Recreation
www.stow.oh.us/ParksRecHome.html
Find out information about community & neighborhood parks, as well as lodge & shelter information.

Summit County Metro Parks
www.neo.rr.com/MetroParks
Metro Parks, Serving Summit County encompasses 8,666 acres and provides residents with safe, outdoor recreation and educational opportunities through a system of natural area parks. Check out this site for more information on specific parks and what they have to offer!

Performing Arts

Akron Symphony Orchestra
www.akronsymphony.org
Led by music director and conductor, Ya Hui Wang, this professional symphony orchestra, featuring world-renowned soloists, dazzles audiences year-round. The performance schedule includes the Classic and Family Series of concerts performed at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall on the University of Akron Campus. Check out this official site for more information.

Blossom Music Center
www.hob.com/venues/concerts/blossom
Summer home of the Cleveland Orchestra and site of many concerts by pop musicians, this amphitheater sits within an 800-acre woodland. The pavilion seats more than 5,000; the lawn area accommodates thousands more. But music isn’t the only draw – an art gallery, a restaurant, a private party center, fast food bistros and gift shops all provide a memorable outing for the entire family. Check out the site above for a concert calendar and how to obtain tickets.

Carousel Dinner Theatre
www.carouseldinnertheatre.com
The largest professional dinner theatre in the country, the Carousel combines the plush atmosphere of a luxurious New York Supper Club of the 1940’s with the glamour of a Las Vegas Showroom. Visit the site of Northeast Ohio’s Ultimate Entertainment Destination for a schedule of shows and ticket information.

Children’s Ballet Theatre
www.childrensballettheatre.org/index.html
The Children’s Ballet Theatre (CBT) is celebrating its 10th anniversary season with a return to the restored Akron Civic Theatre. Known for performing full-length ballets, CBT is premiering Coppelia this spring; it joins the repertoire of Cinderella and the annual performance of The Nutcracker. For more information, check out this official website.

Cuyahoga Valley Youth Ballet
www.cvyb.org
The Cuyahoga Valley Youth Ballet is a pre-professional dance company. The 37 classically trained male and female dancers, ages 8-18, perform original ballets choreographed by professionals under the direction of Artistic Director, Mia Klinger Welch and Founding Artistic Director Nan Welch.

Ohio Ballet
www.ohioballet.org
Ohio Ballet, in residence at The University of Akron and a resident company of Playhouse Square, is committed to presenting the variety and excitement of 21st century dance. Check out this official website for information for a detailed schedule, tickets and information about their Summer Festival.

Porthouse Theatre Company
www.theatre.kent.edu/porthouse
This summer professional theater showcases three productions performed by professional and student actors in an open-air theater located at Blossom Music Center. Admission Fee and Free Parking per the website listed above. Check out this site for more information.

Weathervane Community Playhouse
www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/final.html
Find out what’s appearing now along with ticket information, a list of classes and workshops and more!

Restaurants

356th Fighter Group Restaurant
www.starcom2.com/356thFG
Check out the website for the area’s only authentic World War II restaurant located at the Akron-Canton Regional Airport.

Charlie’s
http://charliesinstow.com
This diner serves great American Cuisine at a great price!

Triple Crown
www.triplecrownrestaurant.com/home.htm
According to the website, this restaurant, which was founded in 1983, reflects the dedication of founder, Edward F. Barr to provide his guests with, the finest food, the most beautiful surroundings and the finest service available. Today, his family carries on this legacy. The Triple Crown is located just Northeast of Akron in the city of Munroe Falls.

Winking Lizard
http://winkinglizard.com
This chain of restaurants in Northeast Ohio provides American Cuisine (specialty is wings in 12 different flavors) in a great atmosphere and if you are lucky a lizard might even wink at you!

Shopping

Akron Music Center
http://akronmusic.com
Akron Music Stow has been your one-stop music shop for over 60 years. Check out this site for information on band & orchestra rentals, guitars, sound systems and more.

Chapel Hill Mall
www.chapel-hill-mall.com
This official website provides a directory of stores and eateries.

Oregon Corners Florist (formerly Ledgewood Florist)
www.florists.ftd.com/ledgewoodflorist
Order flowers online through this site.

Mustard Seed Market & Café
www.mustardseedmarket.com
Mustard Seed Market & Cafe is the largest retailer of natural and organic products in Northeast Ohio. They’ve been part of the community since 1981 - a locally owned family business. According to their website, their specialty is providing high quality natural and organic foods, education and information on food issues and the environment.