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Portage County, OH

· Kent, OH

Why you should go…

Centered on Kent and the county seat Ravenna, Portage County mixes a college-town downtown around Kent State University with lake recreation at Mogadore and West Branch reservoirs and the Portage Hike & Bike Trail.

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  • #northeast ohio
  • #portage county
  • #college town
  • #lakes

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 Portage County, OH, 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

    Cuyahoga Falls

    Free

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

    6.8 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Akron/Summit County

    Free

    Akron and Summit County, Ohio's official destination marketing organization and visitor information office.

    10.0 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Downtown Akron Partnership

    Free

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

    10.0 mi awayMore 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.

    11 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • 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.

    17 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping