Ohio · United States
Akron travel guide
Akron is a city in Ohio, United States, home to about 190,000 people.
- Nearest airport
- CAK19 km · Akron Canton Regional Airport
- Currency
- USDUnited States dollar
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Language
- Carolinian, Chamorro, Hawaiian
About
About Akron
Akron is called the City of Invention but used to be known as the Rubber Capital of the World, and before that, as the original home of Quaker Oats, and before that, as a pottery works. It was built right on the southern edge of the Connecticut Western Reserve. It is on the shortest possible line drawn between the Cuyahoga River (connecting to the Great Lakes - Lake Erie), and the Tuscarawas River (connecting to the Ohio River and ultimately to the Gulf of Mexico.)
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Things to do
What to see and do in Akron
See
- Akron Art Museum
- Akron Zoo
- Home of John Brown
- Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens
- The University of Akron Hower House
- Hale Farm & Village
Do
- E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall
- Akron Civic Theater
- Highland Square Theater
- Musica
- Summit Artspace
- Akron RubberDucks
- University of Akron Zips
- Sand Run Metro Park
- Cascade Valley Metro Park
- Firestone Metro Park
- Goodyear Heights Metro Park
- All-American Soap Box Derby
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Where to stay
Hotels in Akron
2 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Quaker Square | 1975 | 0.9 km |
| Mathew's Hotel | 1925 | 1.6 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Akron
Akron has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C; May is the wettest, with about 101 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Akron: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK), about 19 km from the city centre in a straight line; Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE, 47 km) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT, 126 km) are also within reach.
CAK · Akron Canton Regional Airport
CLE · Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
PIT · Pittsburgh International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Akron
Drink
Highland Square the "cultural" district, has a number of bars on West Market Street. Guidance about what location would suit your needs is best dispensed by (younger) locals. Downtown between Exchange and Cedar Streets, has a couple dozen different college oriented establishments, including bars, clubs, and lounges. Kenmore Boulevard is accessible from I-76 and has a number of unique establishments.
Stay safe
Given the size of the city, and diversity and activity there, it's really pretty safe. There's almost nowhere in Akron anyone shouldn't go in the daytime, and very few places at night. Generally, the west side of the city near Copley road is regarded as the worst section of town. With a higher rate of violent crimes and theft, it is best avoided by outsiders. Some housing projects - most notably Joy Park project in the vicinity of the Zoo and Elizabeth Park under the All-American Bridge - are also somewhat unsafe and should be bypassed altogether by foot and car. If visiting the University of Akron, it's best to stay west of the Market / Buchtel intersection.
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Questions
Akron: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Akron?
Akron has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C; May is the wettest, with about 101 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Akron?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK), about 19 km from the city centre in a straight line; Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE, 47 km) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT, 126 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Akron?
United States dollar (USD).
Nearby
Destinations near Akron
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.