SHOPPING

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.

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, steel and aluminum, pewter and functional and decorative art. The gallery also features jewelry, ceramics, glass and graphics by more than 500 American artists.

Heritage Farms

6050 Riverview Rd., Peninsula 44264, 330.657.2330, heritagefarms.com

Heritage Farms is where families gather to buy their Christmas trees in the winter, a pumpkin paradise in the fall and the home of beautiful and rare day lilies all summer.

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.

Highland Square

Akron 44303, highlandsquare.org delightful section of West Market 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/ & Main

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

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.

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.

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.

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.”

Rubber City Clothing

71 Westgate Cir., Akron 44313, 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.

The Social Department

1707 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls 44221, 330.573.7911, thesocialdept.com

Full of local and Ohio-themed clothing, including custom orders.

Summit Mall

3265 W. Market St., Fairlawn 44333, 330.867.1555, shopsummitmall.com

Anchored by Dillard’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.

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

Vintage.

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).