- Our list of the best things to do in Akron, Ohio, features the top 204 nearby activities — including 84 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Akron, OH has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Entertainment & Shows, Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 26 things to do within the city of Akron, OH , followed by 178 popular activities in nearby cities, including Canton, Cuyahoga Falls, Peninsula, Medina, Massillon, North Canton, Kent, Aurora, Strongsville, Brunswick, Alliance, Stow, Barberton, Hartville, North Royalton, Parma, Norton and Cleveland
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Players navigate a multilevel arena with fog and technology while music pumps them up and laser beams fly from every direction
7.4 Miles
Located in Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Beaver Marsh is a prime spot for visitors to watch wetland wild life. The marsh lies just off the trail head, and offers views of many different kinds of birds and land animals.
7.9 Miles
Affiliated with Kent State University, the Porthouse Theater has been in operation since 1968. The theater hosts an array of theatrical productions, and offers opportunities for developing and aspiring actors to train and practice their craft.
8.5 Miles
Red Horse Winery makes a variety of handcrafted wines, including reds, whites, blushes, and some noteworthy fruit wines. They host tastings, and invite visitors to bring their own food or to have it delivered from local restaurants.
8.6 Miles
Named in honor of a local baseball coach, Al Lease Park is important to the residents of Kent County. Along with walking trails, it features a lake for fishing and many activities for youth including baseball, soccer and basketball facilities.
8.7 Miles
Originally started as a vegetable farm in 1931, Szalay's Sweet Corn Farm is a sweet corn farm that also offers a variety of fruits and vegetables. The farm has a corn maze that is open during the fall months.
8.9 Miles
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4570 Akron Peninsula Road, Peninsula, OH 44264
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Located just forty minutes from Cleveland is the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The park offers recreational activities for those seeking adventure or leisure. Visitors can enjoy hiking, picnicking or visiting Brandywine Falls.
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Kent City Parks & Recreation manages the park, building facilities, and recreation programs for the City of Kent. Programs offers include summer programs, babysitting training, fun runs, art events, and triathlons.
9.2 Miles
The sole covered bridge remaining in Summit County, the Everett Covered Bridge was originally constructed in the 19th century before being destroyed by a flood in 1913, and again by a storm in 1975. The current bridge is a replica.
9.3 Miles
As a recreational program offered by Kent State University, Crooked River Adventures has a variety of tours from kayaking, to tubing, to biking. The paddling trips take place on the Cuyahoga River and provide scenic views of the surrounding region.
9.3 Miles
Showing the latest movie releases, University Plaza Theater is part of the Golden Star Theater brand. Also known as Kent Plaza Theater, it is equipped with comfortable, stadium style seating and concessions with carrying trays for added convenience.