West Akron
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 Zoo
See the exotic and native animals who live at Akron Zoo during your travels in Akron. Discover the area's great live music and shops.
Perkins Park
Explore the great outdoors at Perkins Park, a lovely green space in Akron. Discover the area's great live music and shops.
Things to do
Cuyahoga Valley National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour of Cuyahoga Valley
Top hotels in West Akron
Econo Lodge Cleveland Southeast - Kent
Great affordable room, clean, fully functional... only detractor was room smelled a bit musty. Open window and HVAC running for a bit took care of issue.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cleveland Macedonia
Clean room,
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Comfort Inn & Suites Cuyahoga Falls - Akron
The room was very nice and spacious. The staff were amazing and very helpful!
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Radisson Hotel Akron/Fairlawn
Nice overall stay
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Hyatt Place Canton
Always nice front desk people. Breakfast was good! Beds always comfy.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center
The staff was super friendly, the restaurants food was phenomenal. The only issue was the pillows. They were so hard and uncomfortable. Other than that, the room was nice
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West 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.
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.
Summit Lake
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Summit Lake and surrounding area, you can visit Firestone Stadium and Akron Zoo.
Elizabeth Park Valley
Though Elizabeth Park Valley may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Akron Art Museum and Akron-Summit County Public Library.
Northwest Akron
If you're spending some time in Northwest Akron, Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens and Cuyahoga Valley National Park are top sights worth seeing.
