Northwest Akron
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Popular places to visit
Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens during your travels in Akron. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Akron Civic Theater
You can enjoy a show at Akron Civic Theater during your trip to Akron. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
Summit Mall
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Summit Mall during your visit to Fairlawn. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Cuyahoga River
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cuyahoga River during your travels in Merriman Valley.
Akron Dog Park
After visiting Akron Dog Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Akron.
University of Akron
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Akron during your trip to Akron. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Cuyahoga Valley National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour of Cuyahoga Valley
Top hotels in Northwest Akron
Best Western Plus Strongsville Cleveland
Staff was super nice and when the breakfast had a good spread. Would come back!
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Wyndham Independence
The location is nice and room is fine. The room: no hooks for towels, loud noise very early in the morning, the elevator, hallway and room smell like weed. We stayed one night so we tough it out but it should not have to be that way. Customer service: very poor, check in rep wasn't friendly and the ...
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Cuyahoga Falls - Akron
Staff was nice. Adequate parking. Breakfast was ok, very basic. Room was clean but really needed maintenance on the AC unit.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Holiday Inn Cleveland-S Independence by IHG
Room was great! Staff friendly. Bed comfortable. But the walls are paper thin and most rooms have adjoining doors and we could hear every word and move by the people next door. Other than that it was a good stay!
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Comfort Inn Independence - Cleveland
Room was not cleaned, hair in sink and tub. Old food in n fridge, stained carpet.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
The Aurora Inn
First of all when we checked in, my husband was informed we'd been put in a "pet room." We did not ask for a pet room, and did not want one, but the hotel clerk said that was what we got. She gave my husband two coupons to use in the bar, restaurant, or gift shop. We immediately noticed a smell when ...
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Northwest Akron
Wallhaven
While Wallhaven isn't home to many top sights, Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens and Dr. Bob's Home are some notable places to visit nearby.
Merriman Valley
If you're spending some time in Merriman Valley, Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Cuyahoga River are top sights worth seeing.
Highland Square
You'll enjoy the museums and historical sites in Highland Square. You might want to make time for a stop at Dr. Bob's Home or Highland Theater.
Fairlawn Heights
While Fairlawn Heights may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Summit Mall and Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens.
West Hill
While visiting West Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Cuyahoga Valley National Park and The Glendale Steps.
West Akron
If you're spending some time in West Akron, Akron Zoo and Perkins Park are top sights worth seeing.
