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Akron Glass Works

421 Spicer St., Akron 44311, 330.253.5888, akronglassworks.com Explore this hot glass studio in a reclaimed church, including demonstrations and workshops.

Akrona Galleries

1765 W. Market St., Akron 44313, 330.865.0909, akrona.com This gallery boasts the perfect setting for entertaining clients, staff or guests at wine tastings, corporate events and wedding showers. This space specializes in art, sculpture and blown glass.

Appalachian Outfitters/ Kendall Cliffs Rock Gym

60 Kendall Park Rd., Peninsula 44264, 330.655.5444, appalachianoutfitters.com Find all you need for outdoor pursuits, such as climbing, hiking, kayaking or canoeing, made by top-name brands at Peninsula’s leading outdoor gear store. Kendall Cliffs Rock Gym offers a 7,000-sq.-ft. climbing surface rising up to 35 feet high.

The Bookseller Inc.

39 Westgate Cr., Akron 44313, 330.865.5831, thebooksellerinc.com Come browse the old-fashioned way. This used and rare book store carries thousands of books.

Cuyahoga Falls Shopping District

downtowncf.com You’ll find everything from the best in discount, thrift and retail to handcrafted, vintage and much more.

Don Drumm Studios & Gallery

437 Crouse St., Akron 44311, 330.253.6268, dondrummstudios.com This two-building showplace features the work of sculptor Don Drumm, including cast aluminum, pewter, steel and cut aluminum, and functional and decorative art. The gallery also features jewelry, ceramics, glass and graphics by more than 500 American artists.

Just a kid from Akron.

Nonbinary trans comedian and Akron native River Butcher got their big break in 2016 when the ground-breaking series “Take My Wife”was picked up for streaming distribution.

Heritage Farms

6050 Riverview Rd., Peninsula 44264, 330.657.2330, heritagefarms.com Today, Heritage Farms is where families gather to buy their Christmas trees in the winter, a pumpkin paradise in the fall and the growers of beautiful and rare day lilies all summer.

Highland Square

Akron 44303, highlandsquare.org This delightful section of West Market Street is home to a diverse array of unique shops, galleries, restaurants and other special finds. Don’t miss Square Records, Highland Throwbacks and more.

Hudson Shopping Area/ First & Main

St. Rtes. 303 and 91, Hudson 44236, merchantsofhudson.com, firstandmainhudson.com From posh boutiques to time-honored toy stores and environmentally conscious “green” shops, there’s something for all ages and interests in historic Hudson.

Hudson Shopping Area/First & Main

Macedonia Commons

Macedonia Commons Boulevard (I-271 and St. Rte. 82), Macedonia 44056 Shop 40 stores, catch a movie or dine at several nearby restaurants at this shopping center.

Montrose Shopping Area

Medina Road (St. Rte. 18) (between Cleveland Massillon Rd. and I-77), Akron 44333 Browse discount shops, specialty stores, super stores, restaurants and retail centers.

Mustard Seed Market & Café

3885 W. Market St., Akron 44333, 330.666.7333; 867 W. Market St., Akron 44303, 330.434.7333, mustardseedmarket.com Welcome to Ohio’s largest locally owned health foods market, specializing in fresh, all-natural and organic products.

Northside Marketplace/District & High Street Area

northsidemarketplace.com In downtown Akron, you will find the center of commerce and culture where history meets art, music meets fashion and food meets soul.

Just a kid from Akron.

While Paul Tazewell was at Buchtel High School in the 1980s, he designed costumes for his school’s production of “The Wiz.” However, Tazewell is probably best known as the Tony Awardwinning designer of the costumes for Broadway musical sensation “Hamilton” and Spielberg’s movie adaptation of “West Side Story.”

The Peanut Shoppe

203 S. Main St., Akron 44308, 330.376.7020, akronpeanuts.com The best nuts are the freshest, and that’s what The Peanut Shoppe offers to all who have passed through its doors since the 1930s. The store sells a wide selection of healthy snacks, chocolate, candies, fresh peanut butter and sugar-free treats.

Peninsula Shopping Area

Main Street, Peninsula 44264, explorepeninsula.com There’s much to do from antiquing to dining. Explore Yellow Creek Trading Company and more. Get your fill of wings and burgers at Winking Lizard Tavern or Fisher’s Café & Pub.

Akron Glass Works

21 Furnace St., #403, Akron 44308, 330.434.4722, rubbercityclothing.com Shoppers can wear Akron on their sleeves after a visit to this specialty store, which sells Akron-specific apparel and novelty items for guys, girls, babies and even pets. Show off your Akron pride with hoodies, T-shirts or tank tops featuring funny catch phrases from the 330.

Summit Mall

3265 W. Market St., Fairlawn 44333, 330.867.1555, shopsummitmall.com Anchored by Dilliard’s and Macy’s, Summit Mall features several stores, including Ann Taylor, Apple, J. Crew, Pandora and Sephora. Restaurants include P.F. Chang’s, Bravo! Cucina Italiana and First Watch Cafe.

Tomorrow’s Treasures Art Gallery

333 W. Cedar St., Akron 44307, 330.762.4990, ttpictureframing.com This family-owned picture framing photo restoration business also offers a gallery of original paintings and prints, glassware and framing designs.

Trail Mix Peninsula

1600 W. Mill St., Peninsula 44264, 330.657.2091, explorepeninsula.com Located in the heart of Cuyahoga Valley, Trail Mix Peninsula offers a great selection of National Park apparel, books and gifts, plus unique pieces of jewelry, art, photography and keepsakes from local artisans. Browse the children’s area for train and nature games, plush toys and favorite books.

Zeber-Martell Gallery & Clay Studio

43 Furnace St., Akron 44308, 330.253.3808, zerber-martell.com Nestled in the Northside Marketplace/ District, this eclectic gallery showcases the artwork of its namesakes, as well as other leading national artists.

AREA SHOPPING Aurora Farms Premium Outlets

549 S. Chillicothe Rd., Aurora 44202, 330.562.2000, premiumoutlets.com/aurora

Hartville Marketplace & Flea Market

1289 Edison St. N.W., Hartville 44632, 330.877.9860, hartvillemarketplace.com

Ohio Station Outlets

9911 Avon Lake Rd. (St. Rte. 71), Burbank 44214, 330.948.9929, ohiostationoutlets.com

Gypsy Grace & The Vintage Goat The Bomb Shelter

NEW AGAIN AKRON

Vintage. Antique. Reclaimed. Cool Junk.

Regardless of what you call this category of shopping, our community is chock-full of items you don’t realize you absolutely have to have until you see them. Explore the participating 25 locations to find special gifts for family, friends or (let’s be honest) yourself!

We encourage you to confirm each location’s days and hours of operation, so that you don’t arrive disappointedlyunable to shop! Use the key located on the “listings” page to determine where you’ll find important information about each location (i.e. their website or social media).