Stop in at the Visit Canton Welcome Center to shop local souvenirs and keepsakes or discover your next adventure in America’s Playing Field! Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are available to offer local recommendations on things to do, places to eat, and events to visit. Our Downtown Canton location is conveniently located next to Centennial Plaza!
Stop in at the Visit Canton Welcome Center to shop local souvenirs and keepsakes or discover your next adventure in America’s Playing Field! Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are available to offer local recommendations on things to do, places to eat, and events to visit. Our Downtown Canton location is conveniently located next to Centennial Plaza!
What You Should Know...
Open:
Year-Round
Hours:Closed Now. Opens 9:00 AM
10:00am -
3:00pm
9:00am -
4:00pm
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4:00pm
9:00am -
4:00pm
9:00am -
4:00pm
9:00am -
4:00pm
10:00am -
3:00pm
Payment: MC, Visa, AMEX, Discover, Debit
Parking: Street
Available: Gift Shop, Souvenirs
Extra Fun...
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Stop in to the Visit Canton Downtown Visitor Center, Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for personal assistance and recommendations.
Looking for live music and entertainment? The Canton Music Block is sure to not disappoint. From Second to Fourth Streets on Cleveland Avenue NW, all businesses host 15 - 20 live music shows every Friday and Saturday.
Traveling with kids between the ages of 2-12? Make sure to stop by the Visitors Information Center to get them signed up for Pigskin's Pals. Kids between the ages of 2-12 will receive 20 one-time offers at attractions, including free admission, goodies, and discounts between May 1-September 2, 2019
Fun Facts
Canton is the birthplace of professional football because the historic meeting that created The National Football League took place in Downtown Canton.
Canton is home to the National First Ladies' Library & Museum. The only museum devoted to First Ladies & other notable women in history.
Downtown Canton alone has almost 30 pieces of public art on display. Visit the Canton Arts District to view some.
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Stop in at the Visit Canton Welcome Center to shop local souvenirs and keepsakes or discover your next adventure in America’s Playing Field! Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are available to offer local recommendations on things to do, places to eat, and events to visit. Our Downtown Canton location is conveniently located next to Centennial Plaza!
We are excited to announce the theme for our April First Friday!
Join us on Friday, April 3rd as Fire Up Downtown returns! We will have the Ohio Burn Unit, Estranged Fire Arts LLC, & Untamed Flames who will be doing pop up fire performances all over downtown Canton! The Canton Fire Department will also have their Antique Fire Engine on display for all to see!
This is one First Friday you will not want to miss!
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EXTRA FUN
Insider Info
Stop in to the Visit Canton Downtown Visitor Center, Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for personal assistance and recommendations.
Looking for live music and entertainment? The Canton Music Block is sure to not disappoint. From Second to Fourth Streets on Cleveland Avenue NW, all businesses host 15 - 20 live music shows every Friday and Saturday.
Traveling with kids between the ages of 2-12? Make sure to stop by the Visitors Information Center to get them signed up for Pigskin's Pals. Kids between the ages of 2-12 will receive 20 one-time offers at attractions, including free admission, goodies, and discounts between May 1-September 2, 2019
Fun Facts
Canton is the birthplace of professional football because the historic meeting that created The National Football League took place in Downtown Canton.
Canton is home to the National First Ladies' Library & Museum. The only museum devoted to First Ladies & other notable women in history.
Downtown Canton alone has almost 30 pieces of public art on display. Visit the Canton Arts District to view some.
We are excited to announce the theme for our April First Friday!
Join us on Friday, April 3rd as Fire Up Downtown returns! We will have the Ohio Burn Unit, Estranged Fire Arts LLC, & Untamed Flames who will be doing pop up fire performances all over downtown Canton! The Canton Fire Department will also have their Antique Fire Engine on display for all to see!
This is one First Friday you will not want to miss!
We are excited to announce the theme for o
We are excited to announce the theme for our April First Friday!
Join us on Friday, April 3rd as Fire Up Downtown returns! We will have the Ohio Burn Unit, Estranged Fire Arts LLC, & Untamed Flames who will be doing pop up fire performances all over downtown Canton! The Canton Fire Department will also have their Antique Fire Engine on display for all to see!
This is one First Friday you will not want to miss!
Please join us for our Community Parade and celebrate the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame Festival!
Please note this year we are changing the date and time of this parade. The parade will stage across from the Civic Center on Market Ave (the old Nationwide lot) and step off at 10:30 am. Marching bands, antique cars, costumed characters, specialty entities, and nearly 100 units will travel down Market Avenue, disbanding at 3rd St South.
Please join us for our Community Parade an
Please join us for our Community Parade and celebrate the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame Festival!
Please note this year we are changing the date and time of this parade. The parade will stage across from the Civic Center on Market Ave (the old Nationwide lot) and step off at 10:30 am. Marching bands, antique cars, costumed characters, specialty entities, and nearly 100 units will travel down Market Avenue, disbanding at 3rd St South.
Thousands of spectators camp out to secure their spots for the 8:00 am parade. This cherished tradition, dating back to 1963, draws around 200,000 people annually, making it the 5th largest parade in the country and Canton's biggest free event.
Join the fun with helium balloons, marching bands, colorful floats, dance troupes, and enthusiastic football fans. Don't miss the stars of the show, the 2026 Enshrinees and returning Hall of Famers!
Get ready for a unique sight in Canton, Oh
Get ready for a unique sight in Canton, Ohio!
Thousands of spectators camp out to secure their spots for the 8:00 am parade. This cherished tradition, dating back to 1963, draws around 200,000 people annually, making it the 5th largest parade in the country and Canton's biggest free event.
Join the fun with helium balloons, marching bands, colorful floats, dance troupes, and enthusiastic football fans. Don't miss the stars of the show, the 2026 Enshrinees and returning Hall of Famers!
Join us as we light up our city with attractions, entertainment, refreshments, sleigh rides, singers, dancers, a visit from Santa & Mrs. Claus, and a spectacular fireworks show!
FREE FUN FOR ALL AGES!
Join us as we light up our city with attra
Join us as we light up our city with attractions, entertainment, refreshments, sleigh rides, singers, dancers, a visit from Santa & Mrs. Claus, and a spectacular fireworks show!