AKRON ART MUSEUM
Located downtown, the Akron Art Museum was built in 1899 and has a dramatic and contemporary glass and steel addition. The museum showcases nationally recognized collections of modern and contemporary art pieces. Particular areas of strength include contemporary painting and sculpture and 20th century photography.
One S. High St. Akron, Ohio 44308
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AKRON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
A gathering place for children and families, where play inspires exploration, discovery and problem solving with interactive exhibits, programs and special activities.
216 S. Main St. Akron, Ohio 44308
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AKRON ZOO
The Akron Zoo has achieved both AZA and World Conservation Zoo accreditation — a distinction given to only 10 percent of the nation’s zoos. Penguins, Galapagos turtles, jaguars, Sumatran tigers and more exotic creatures await.
500 Edgewood Ave. Akron, Ohio 44307
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CUYAHOGA VALLEY SCENIC RAILROAD
Ride the rails through Cuyahoga Valley National Park aboard one of the oldest and most scenic tourist excursion railways in the U.S. CVSR offers year-round special events, including the "Ales on Rails" beer tasting train or Grape Escape wine tasting train, Day Out With Thomas, the Polar Express, Bike Aboard! and numerous other family-friendly theme rides during the year.
PO Box 158, Peninsula, Ohio 44264
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HALE FARM & VILLAGE
Return to life in Ohio during the 19th-century in this living history village, owned by the Western Reserve Historical Society. See blacksmiths, candlestick makers and cooks at work in their respective dwellings, or visit with furry farm animals.
2686 Oak Hill Rd. Bath, Ohio 44210
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JOHN BROWN HOUSE
Summit County Historical Society
Abolitionist John Brown, who would come to fame after the Harper’s Ferry raid, moved to this cottage across the street from Perkins Mansion in 1844. The museum features a changing temporary exhibit and offers educational programming throughout the year.
550 Copley Rd. Akron, Ohio 44320
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NORTHSIDE DISTRICT & HIGH STREET AREA
In Downtown Akron, you will find the center of commerce and culture. Where history meets art, music meets fashion and food meets soul. The Northside District & High Street Area are the center of those findings.
21 Furnace St, Akron, OH 44308
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PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME
The Pro Football Hall of Fame services to honor, preserve, educate and promote football. Visit permanent exhibits such as the Superbowl Theater and the Pro Football Today Gallery, as well as the new Ralph Wilson, Jr. Pro Football Research and Preservation Center, part of the HOF's "Future 50" Project celebrating the museum's 50th anniversary.
2121 George Halas Dr. N.W. Canton, Ohio 44708
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STAN HYWET HALL & GARDENS
A 65-room Tudor Revival Manor House and historic gardens and grounds make up this estate, which once belonged to F.A. Seiberling, the co-founder of Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. The Estate is open from April through December for tours.
714 N. Portage Path, Akron, Ohio 44303
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THE WINERY AT WOLF CREEK
This family-owned winery offers wine tastings, cooking classes, tours, and other events. Ohio’s countryside is the perfect backdrop for an afternoon of tasting wine, either outside or while strolling the picturesque vineyards.
2637 S. Cleveland-Massillon Rd. Norton, Ohio 44203
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BOSTON MILLS/BRANDYWINE SKI RESORTS
From the gentle glide of the beginner slopes to the more challenging pitch of the advanced slopes and moguls, Boston Mills Brandywine serves skiers and snowboarders of all ages and levels of expertise.
7100 Riverview Rd. Peninsula, Ohio 44264
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LOCK 3
Lock 3 is downtown Akron’s outdoor venue. From May through September, Lock 3 features weekend concerts under the open skies, Akron's biggest festivals, a large number of community events and hosts the City of Akron's official 4th of July fireworks display. Winter includes Ohio's largest seasonal outdoor ice skating rink, Reindeer Run sledding hill, holiday shopping, Breakfast's with Santa, Polar Putt-Putt and more. Winter at Lock 3 kicks off every year with the Downtown Holiday Lighting Ceremony exploding the night sky with fireworks.
200 S Main St. Akron, OH 44308
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AKRON RUBBER DUCKS
The Akron Rubber Ducks are a Minor League Baseball team based in Akron, Ohio. The team, which plays in the Eastern League, is the Double-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians.
Arena/Stadium: Canal Park
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AKRON MARATHON RACE SERIES
RUN THE BLUE LINE! Since 2003, the FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon, & Team Relay has brought world-class running to the heart of the heartland. Its mission is to promote health and fitness, stimulate the local economy, galvanize the community and benefit charitable organizations.
THE ALL AMERICAN SOAP BOX DERBY
The Soap Box Derby is a youth soapbox car racing program which has been run in the United States since 1934. World Championship finals are held each July at Derby Downs in Akron, Ohio. Cars competing in this and related events are unpowered, relying completely upon gravity to move.
789 Derby Downs, Akron, OH 44306
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