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Akron/Summit County

77 E. Mill Street · Akron, OH

Why you should go…

The Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau is the official destination marketing organization for Akron and Summit County, Ohio, established in 1973. It promotes area attractions, lodging, meetings and events to leisure and business travelers from a visitor information office in downtown Akron. Its coverage area includes the Cuyahoga Valley National Park gateway and Akron's museums and historic sites.

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Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Akron/Summit County, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Downtown Akron Partnership

    Free

    Downtown Akron's promotion and management organization, a hub for visitor maps and ambassador help.

    Right next doorMore like this

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Akron Zoo

    Under $25

    A midsize zoo in downtown Akron with tigers, Komodo dragons, and a popular Grizzly Ridge exhibit.

    1.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Cuyahoga Falls

    Free

    Ohio city along the Cuyahoga River known for its namesake falls, riverside parks and access to Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

    4.7 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Portage County, OH

    Free

    A Northeast Ohio county between Cleveland and Akron, home to Kent State University and the Cuyahoga River's headwaters.

    10.0 mi awayMore like this

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Iconic

    Cuyahoga Valley National Park

    Free

    Ohio's only national park: 65-foot Brandywine Falls, the Towpath Trail, and 33,000 acres of woods and wetlands between Cleveland and Akron.

    13 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Shopping
    Family Favorite

    Sir Troy's Toy Kingdom

    Free

    Independently owned Ohio toy superstore stocking LEGO, Playmobil, Breyer and more, plus an in-store candy shop.

    22 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping