Canton Palace Theatre
Opened in 1926, the Canton Palace Theatre has had a long and illustrious history presenting cultural, entertainment, and educational experiences for the community. After a approximately $4.0 million restoration, the Palace is once again alive as a vital multipurpose entertainment facility. Its marquee burns brightly sixty feet above downtown’s Market Avenue where the theatre plays host to more than 300 events per year that has an annual attendance of more than 100,000.
www.cantonpalacetheatre.orgNational First Ladies' Library (26.7 miles)
As the first and only facility of its kind, the National First Ladies' Library serves to educate people about the contributions of First Ladies and other notable women in history. Located in the historic Ida Saxton McKinley home, its features unique rotating exhibits, an education and resource center, a library and a gift shop.
www.firstladies.org Harry London Candies (18 miles)
The aroma of fine chocolate and exquisite tasting samples await you! Explore our factory from high above the production floor. Once your 45-minute guided tour is over, be sure to visit one of the largest retail stores in the Midwest. You’ll be overwhelmed by our selection of more than 500 varieties of gourmet chocolates and candies!
www.londoncandies.com MAPS Air Museum (16.5 miles)
Located at the Akron-Canton Airport, the MAPS Air museum educates visitors about the history of aviation and its impact upon society. With a permanent collection of vintage military and significant civilian aircraft, it is currently restoring some of the world's greatest military aircraft, and hangaring privately owned warbirds The facility houses a theatre, a display area, the Louise Timken Aviation Research Library, the museum store, and the aircraft restoration facility.
www.mapsairmuseum.org Pro Football Hall of Fame (24 miles)
Honoring the great players of the professional football world since 1920, the Pro Football Hall of Fame has welcomed more then seven million fans since its opening in September, 1963. With the completion of the $9.2 million expansion in 1995, all eyes are now turned on the GameDay Stadium, where pro football action is presented in a turntable theater featuring a 20’x42’ Cinemascope screen!
www.profootballhof.com Sluggers & Putters (22.1 miles)
Fun for the whole family, Sluggers & Putters offers an array of outdoor activities. From indy and stock karts, bumperboats, miniature golf and a driving range to a cool rock climbing wall, mini hoops, arcade and ice cream shop, it offers hours of exhilarating entertainment.
www.sluggers-putters.com Other Canton Area Attractions:
The Canton Classic Car Museum
www.cantonclassiccar.org Canton Museum of Art
www.cantonart.org Canton Farmers Market
www.cantonfarmersmarket.com
Wm McKinley Presidential Library & Museum
www.mckinleymuseum.org
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