Akron is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Summit County. In 2007, its population was estimated to be 207,934[5]. The municipality is located in northeastern Ohio on the Cuyahoga River between Cleveland to the north and Canton to the south, approximately 60 miles (96 km) west of the Pennsylvania border. Akron was founded in 1825 near the Ohio and Erie Canal, and became a manufacturing center owing to its location at a staircase of locks. Akron and nearby Canton are often referred to as a single region or considered twin cities. The Akron- Canton Regional Airport is one of many places near the city that is named for both places. The city is home to The University of Akron
Akron Art Museum over 3,000 works of art housed in an 1899 Italian Renaissance Revival Structure. Open daily 11am - 5pm.Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad - Journey through the Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area in the climate controlled comfort of our streamlined passenger coaches. Wildlife, scenery and a little bit of history will greet you on our Scenic Limited. John S. Knight Center - Greater Akron's showcase for great events happens here! This premier meeting and special event facility is located in the heart of a revitalized and vibrant downtown and brings the highest quality events, expos and exhibitions to the area. Distinguished by its dramatic four- story glass rotunda, the Center is versatile and very accessible.
Rolling Acres Mall, located on the west side of Akron Ohio, is the second largest mall in Northeast Ohio. It features over 120 retailers as well as anchors, Sears, JC Penney, and Macy's. Summit Mall is an upscale mall, located on Market Street in the northern Akron suburb of Fairlawn.The West Point Market is more than a grocer, it's an upscale shopping experience offering only the best of gourmet foods, located in Akron, Ohio. There are more than a dozen departments for your shopping delight, with two departments rated 2006 "Best in Akron".
Greater Akron's diverse dining options cover the entire spectrum of cuisine Steakhouses, sushi, French, Pacific Rim, Creole, Mexican, Thai, wine, coffee and some of America's most revered cheeseburgers.Akron's climate offers the chance to experience the best of all four seasons. Summer months are warm and sunny with temperatures usually in the mid- 80. Breezy spring months set local parks and gardens in full bloom as the temperature warms into the 70's.
