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from Akron/Summit Visitors Guide 2023

INTERNATIONAL TASTEMAKERS

Akron Art Museum

1 S. High St., Akron 44308, 330.376.9185, akronartmuseum.org

Contemporary paintings, sculptures and photographs since 1850 fill this imposing museum, itself a work of art in brick, steel and glass.

Akron Axe House

328 S. Main St., Akron 44308, 234.718.2211, akronaxehouse.com

A fun twist when it comes to hitting bullseyes. Akron Axe House will have something to throw for everyone.

Akron Children’s Museum

216 S. Main St., Akron 44308, 330.396.6103, akronkids.org

A gathering place for children and families, where play inspires exploration, discovery and problem solving with interactive exhibits, programs and special activities.

Akron Civic Theatre

182 S. Main St., Akron 44308, 330.253.2488, akroncivic.com

The cultural landmark has a rich, spectacular history, providing Northeast Ohio with a venue for quality entertainment and live performances for more than 70 years.

Akron Fossils & Science Center

2080 S. Cleveland Massillon Rd., Copley 44321, 330.665.3466, akronfossils.com

The center provides hands-on learning, a two-acre outdoor park with live animals and a zip line and a non-evolutionary-based Creation Education Museum.

Akron Police Museum

217 S. High St., Mezzanine Level, Akron 44308, 330.375.2181

Find photos, weapons and uniforms at this museum located within the Harold K. Stubbs Justice Center. Mon.–Fri. 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Free. Appointments strongly suggested.

Akron Symphony Orchestra

92 N. Main St., Akron 44308, 330.535.8131, akronsymphony.org

For more than 60 years, this professional symphony has performed classical music and other genres.

Akron Zoo

500 Edgewood Ave., Akron 44307, 330.375.2550, akronzoo.org

More than 700 animals call this AZA and World Conservation Zoo accredited hilltop home. Akron-Summit County Public Library

60 S. High St., Akron 44326, 330.643.9000, akronlibrary.org

This resource for learning and leisure also provides information services, meeting spaces and programs for all ages.

ANTIC Theatre

1201 Grant Ave., Cuyahoga Falls 44223, 330.971.5665, antictheatre.org

The community theater creates and teaches youth and adults about theater and acting in all aspects of production.

ArtsNow artsnow.org

Use summitlive365.com to plan your next arts-inspired experience in Greater Akron.

Ballet Theatre of Ohio

265 N. Main St., Ste. 13, Munroe Falls 44262, 330.688.6065, ballettheatreohio.org

Since 1993, Ballet Theater of Ohio has awed the community with its graceful renditions, from the holiday classic “The Nutcracker” to whimsical springtime performances.

Bethlehem Cave and Nativity Museum 2425 Myersville Rd., Akron 44312, 330.699.5086, nativityofthelord.net/cave

Visit a replica of the cave where Jesus was born at Nativity of the Lord Jesus Catholic Church.

Blossom Music Center

1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls 44223, 330.920.8040, ticketmaster.com/venue/40964

Located inside the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, the 5,700-seat pavilion and lawn welcome summer Cleveland Orchestra performances and a variety of Live Nation concerts.

BLU Jazz+

47 E. Market St., Akron 44308 330.252.1190, blujazzakron.com

Enjoy live jazz in the heart of Akron at this intimate downtown club.

Curated Storefront

526 S. Main St., Ste. 503A, Akron 44311, 330.800.0342, curatedstorefront.org

Curated Storefront brings compelling art to diverse audiences through a dynamic program of installations, events and exhibits that activate underutilized buildings and spaces in Akron and provide artists with opportunities to expand their practices.

Cuyahoga Valley Art Center

2131 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls 44221, 330.928.8092, cvart.org

Whether you’d like to take an art class or workshop in a multitude of mediums or attend an exhibit, it’s all about learning, growing and enjoying yourself at this art center.

Cuyahoga Valley Historical Museum

1775 Main St., Second Floor, Peninsula 44264, 330.657.2665, peninsulalibrary.org/history/museum

Explore the featured items on display, from Major League Baseball player Scotty Ingerton and the Peninsula Gold Hunt of 1945 to the Great Flood of 1913.

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad

Peninsula 44264, 800.468.4070, cvsr.com

Travel through the center of the national park aboard one of the oldest and longest U.S. tourist railway excursions.

Dr. Bob’s Home

855 Ardmore Ave., Akron 44302, 330.864.1935, drbobshome.org

Alcoholics Anonymous originated at the home of Dr. Bob Smith, who founded AA in the 1930s. Now, it welcomes visitors who can see exhibits dedicated to Dr. Bob’s life and studies.

ARE WE NOT MUSIC LOVERS?

In the 1950s and 60s, Akron’s Howard Street was known as “Jazz Corridor.” The great musicians of the time would stop in Akron as they traveled from New York to Chicago. Howard Street had a Black-owned hotel and clubs where Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong and many others performed.

A group of art students at Kent State University first came together as Devo in 1973. Their first album, Q. Are We Not Men? A. We Are Devo. was released in 1978, and they gained national attention with a Saturday Night Live appearance the same year.

Chrissie Hynde graduated from Firestone High School and went on to study at Kent State as well. Hynde would form The Pretenders in 1978, and the band was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2005.

Akronites Patrick Carney and Dan Auerbach formed The Black Keys in 2001. Their 2010 release, Brothers, with its popular single “Tighten Up,” won two Grammy Awards. Their following album, El Camino, netted three more Grammy Awards.

E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall

198 Hill St., Akron 44325, 330.972.7570, uaevents.com

This spectacular venue on The University of Akron campus plays host to lectures, performances and special events.

Emily Davis Gallery

The University of Akron – Folk Hall, 150 E. Exchange St., Akron 44325, 330.972.6030, uakron.edu/art/ galleries/edg

The Myers School of Art’s galleries provide an environment of encouragement and inspiration for students, faculty and the community. See website for current exhibits.

Fannie May Chocolate Factory

5353 Lauby Rd., North Canton 44720, 330.966.5540, fanniemay.com

Explore the factory from high above the production floor. Once your 45-minute guided tour ends, enter the retail store, with more than 500 varieties of gourmet chocolates and candies. Reservations required.

Funny Stop Comedy Club

1757 State Rd., Cuyahoga Falls 44223, 330.923.4700, funnystop.com

Listen to the outrageous stylings of the most provocative comedians touring America today.

Glendale Cemetery

150 Glendale Ave., Akron 44302, 330.253.2317, glendaleakron.com

Founded in 1839 and listed on the National Register of Historic Landscapes, this park-like cemetery is the resting place of some of Akron’s most famous residents.

Goodyear Theater

& Goodyear Hall

1201 E. Market St., Akron 44305, 330.690.2307, goodyeartheater.com

These concert venues, housed in the former Goodyear headquarters, are located in the growing and refreshingly modern East End, Akron’s premier redevelopment of the historic Goodyear Campus.

The Great Escape Room 323 S. Main St., Ste. 201, Akron 44308, 234.281.2877, thegreatescaperoom.com/ohio/akron

You have 60 minutes to escape this Sherlock-themed adventure that combines treasure hunt and puzzle solving.

Hale Farm & Village 2686 Oak Hill Rd., Peninsula 44264, 330.666.3711, 800.589.9703, halefarm.org

Discover life as it was in the mid1800s throughout this working village, including blacksmithing, candle making, pottery and cooking. Popular annual events welcome guests year-round.

Heaven Bound Ascensions

234.208.5264, heavenboundballoonrides.com

Soar the skies of Cleveland, Akron and Canton from the basket of a hot air balloon at dawn or dusk.

Hower House

60 Fir Hill, Akron 44325, 330.972.6909, howerhouse.org

Completed in 1871, this Second Empire Italianate-style home was built by John Henry and Susan Youngker Hower.

House Three Thirty 532 W. Market St., Akron 44303, 330.572.2885, lebronjamesfamily foundation.org/news/welcometo-house-three-thirty

An innovative, multi-use facility created by The LeBron James Family Foundation with resources for the community and I PROMISE families.

Hudson Players

Barlow Community Center, 41 S. Oviatt St., Hudson 44236, 330.655.8522, hudsonplayers.com

“Good Shows, Good Friends, Good Times!” is the motto of this awardwinning theater company that has entertained audiences since the 1920s.

John Brown House

Summit County Historical Society, 550 Copley Rd., Akron 44320, 330.535.1120, summithistory.org

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.

John S. Knight Center 77 E. Mill St., Akron 44308, 330.374.8900, johnsknightcenter.org

Akron’s convention center is a showcase for great events, featuring public and private meetings, expositions, conferences and special events.

Lock 3 Park & Lock 4

Downtown Akron, 330.375.2877, lock3live.com

Two unique entertainment venues celebrate the city’s old canalway with staged entertainment, festivals and special events.

Locked in at the Lakes 463 Portage Lakes Dr., Akron 44319, 330.400.2600, lockedinohio.com

Groups of two to eight have one hour to escape these puzzling rooms.

Lockheed Martin Airdock 1210 Massillon Rd., Akron 44306, 330.796.1244, lockheedmartin.com

Goodyear built the Airdock in 1929 as a facility to manufacture its airships. At 1,175 feet long, 325 feet wide and 211 feet high, it’s one of the largest buildings in the world without interior supports. Drive-by photos only.

Magical Theatre Co.

565 W. Tuscarawas Ave., Barberton 44203, 330.848.3708, magicaltheatre.org

Housed in the 1919-built Park Theater, the Magical Theatre Co. is the only professional resident and touring theater for young audiences and families in Northeast Ohio and provides cultural and educational experiences.

MAPS Air Museum

2260 International Pkwy., North Canton 44720, 330.896.6332, mapsairmuseum.org

Bombers, fighter jets, historical aircrafts and more are on display at this interactive museum hangar.

MGM Northfield Park 10777 Northfield Rd., Northfield 44067, 330.908.7625, mgmnorthfieldpark.com

Best-in-class gaming, as well as a variety of musical and comedy venues. Enjoy dining and entertainment at TAP Sports Bar, The Buffet, The Roasted Bean and Center Bar & Lounge.

Michael Angelo’s Winery 5515 Broadview Rd., Richfield 44286, 440.552.2815, michaelangelosbakery.com

A cafe-style winery for a casual experience where the focus is on good food, good wines and good company.

Music from the Western Reserve 21 Aurora St., Hudson 44236, 330.840.8429, musicwr.org Downtown Hudson’s Christ Church Episcopal is the setting for performances by Northeast Ohio’s finest musicians.

Mustill Store and Cascade Locks Park Association Cascade Locks Park, 57 W. North St., Akron 44304, 330.374.5625, cascadelocks.org The Mustill Store, circa 1850, is open to the public on weekends April through October. Cascade Locks Park Association protects this vital piece of history.

National Museum of Psychology

Cummings Center for the History of Psychology, The University of Akron, 73 S. College St., Akron 44325, 330.972.7285, uakron.edu/chp

Delve into the past, present and future of psychology and related human sciences, including the Archives of the History of American Psychology and the Institute for Human Science & Culture.

Nauti Vine Winery

3950 S. Main St., Akron 44319 330.644.5444, nautivine.com

Enjoy a variety of vintage wines on the shores of the Portage Lakes.

Just a kid from Akron Clark Gable stepped off a bus in Akron in 1919 and found work first at Firestone and later at Miller Rubber. It was also in Akron that he saw his first play and fell in love with theater. He landed a small role in a play during his one year in Akron.

Use the Brew Path Passport as a guide to visit 21 official brewery stops throughout Greater Akron, Ohio