Akron Art Museum (4.7 miles)
NOTE: Currently closed to the public during construction on new building.
The Akron Art Museum holds more than 3,000 objects in its permanent collection and serves more than 50,000 visitors a year. Currently closed for construction, the museum continues to offer a variety of programs and events including, lectures, concerts, workshops for adults and children and a speakers bureau. The expanded Akron Art Museum is expected to open in spring 2007.
www.akronartmuseum.orgAkron Civic Theatre, E.J. Thomas Hall & Lock 3 Live! (4.7 miles)
 Long recognized as one of the area’s cultural landmarks, the Akron Civic Theatre has provided the community with a venue for quality entertainment and live performances for more than 70 years. Recently renovated, the New Civic, along with its partner The University of Akron’s E. J. Thomas Hall, hosts the best in local, national, international entertainment and events. The Civic also partners with the City of Akron to program and operate Lock 3 Live!, a new outdoor performance venue featuring more than 80 events and attractions scheduled between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
www.destinationdowntownakron.com Akron Zoological Park (6.2 miles)
 The Akron Zoo, located on 50 acres just west of downtown, is one of only 211 accredited world conservation zoos by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association. Come see more than 700 animals, including endangered Humboldt penguins, snow leopards, Sumatran tigers, jaguars and Komodo dragons.
www.akronzoo.org Blossom Music Center (11 miles)
 Summer home of the Cleveland Orchestra and House of Blues seasonal concert venue.
www.hob.com/venues/concerts/blossom/ Brandywine Falls Adventure at Carriage Trade Farm (11.6 MILES)
Enjoy a ride through Cuyahoga Valley National Park in a carriage drawn by Norwegian Fjord horses or ride on a tour wagon to see some of the oldest farmland on the Western Reserve. The informative tour relays the compelling history of the Cuyahoga Valley, with visitors learning about the thriving Brandywine Village and the creation of the Cuyahoga Valley national Park. Enjoy an old-fashioned picnic on the farm and visit the superb carriage and sleigh museum, a private display of several antique vehicles and related items. Romantic horse-drawn sleigh rides offered in the winter season. www.brandywinefalls.com Canal Park – Akron Aeros (4.9 miles)
 The Cleveland Indians “AA” affiliate, the Akron Aeros were originally based in Canton and relocated to Akron in 1997. Their new state-of-the-art facility, Canal Park, features 8,500 individual reserved seats, 25 luxury suites, as well as the largest full-service restaurant, merchandise team store, and free-standing scoreboard in minor league baseball. Check out the team schedule now!
www.akronaeros.com Carousel Dinner Theater (9.4 miles)
America’s Largest Professional Dinner Theatre, voted top group attraction. Cocktails, dining and Broadway-style productions.
www.carouseldinnertheatre.com Cuyahoga Falls River Square
 City park adjoins hotel; walkway follows river upstream. Seasonal events include are cruise-ins, free concerts, interactive fountains, amphitheatre and ice rink.
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (several boarding locations)
 Journey through the heart of the National Park in vintage climate-controlled coaches. www.cvsr.com
Cuyahoga Valley National Park (6 miles)
 Whether you prefer ranger-guided programs or exploring the park on your own, you can find something to your liking Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Take a hike, ride the scenic railroad, explore the visitor centers, attend a concert, or bike the Towpath Trail.
www.nps.gov/cuva/home.htm
Funny Stop Comedy Club (2 miles)
 Live entertainment for mature audiences.
www.funnystop.com
Geauga Lake and Wildwater Kingdom (18 miles)
 Geauga Lake & Wildwater Kingdom is an amusement park/water park located on 690 acres in Aurora, Ohio. With over 50 rides and attractions, the park offers something for everyone! Take a twist on the Texas Twister, fall high from the sky on Ripcord or fly like a superhero on X-Flight.
www.geaugalake.com
Hale Farm & Village (9 miles)
1848 Western Reserve restored community, glass-blowing, blacksmithing, weaving.
Seasonal Wednesday through Sunday.
www.wrhs.org/halefarm/ Hower House (5 miles)
National Historic Landmark, 1871 mansion, 28 furnished rooms. National Inventors Hall of Fame (4.7 miles)
The National Inventors Hall of Fame museum celebrates more than 200 of the men and women whose patented inventions, life-saving tools, and technological innovations have become the basis of the American economy and society. Through hands-on, minds-on activities and exhibits, the museum offers fun, educational programming that helps visitors unlock the inventive spirit in us all!
www.invent.org Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens (4.0miles)
Built between 1912 and 1915 by F.A. Seiberling who founded The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Stan Hywet remains as one of the most beautiful and significant historic estates in the area. Each year thousands enjoy its 70 acres of artfully landscaped gardens and grounds. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens is Akron’s only National Historic Landmark and Save America’s Treasures project.
www.stanhywet.org Waterworks Family Aquatic Center (1.7 miles)
 Seasonal Lazy River, Water Slides, Waterfalls, Slides, Sand Play Area and Picnic Grounds. Other Akron Area Attractions:
All-American Soap Box Derby
Aurora Farms Premium Outlet
Boston Mills Ski Resort
Don Drumm Studios & Gallery
Firestone Country Club
Kendall Cliffs
Seiberling Naturealm
The University of Akron
The Winery at Wolf Creek
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