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The 10 Best Things to do in Akron, Ohio (OH)
Rising from the rolling hills of the Western Reserve along the Ohio & Erie Canal, Akron is a vital heartland city and an ideal meeting point at the center of multiple major transportation routes. Surrounded by lush greenery and adjacent to Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Akron is a playground for active travelers. The downtown hosts a vibrant arts scene and world class shopping. Summer brings excitement with the World Golf Championship Bridgestone Invitational and the All-American Soap Box Derby.
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1. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
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5.0 based on 807 reviews
Completed in 1915, Stan Hywet Hall was built for the family of F.A. Seiberling, co-founder of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. It was named Stan Hywet, Old English for stone quarry, after the property’s most prominent natural feature. The 65-room Manor House is one of the finest examples of Tudor Revival architecture in America, and the sixth largest home open to the public. The estate includes historic gardens and grounds and is open for tours, Tuesday-Sunday from April to December. The Gate Lodge at the entrance to the estate has its own historic significance. In 1935, two admitted alcoholics met there and talked long into the night, when the principles that still serve as the cornerstone of Alcoholics Anonymous were identified.
Reviewed By BarbaraJS1942 - Akron, United States
Stan Hywet was the 65-room home of F. A. & Gertrude Seiberling from 1915-1955. The house is magnificent and the grounds are gorgeous with several gardens and both rolling meadows and dense forest areas. Playground areas are included for children. Many public events are held each year including Deck the Hall (Christmas lights & house decorations), Ohio Mart (juried vendors, food, drinks, sweepstakes gifts, and more), Father's Day Car Show, Founders' Day (Alcoholics Anonymous), and more. The estate features a historic 65-room Tudor Revival Manor House, Gothic Revival Conservatory, Gate Lodge (birthplace of Alcoholics Anonymous) and approximately 70 acres of artistically landscaped grounds and formal gardens. Both docent-guided and self-guided tours are offered daily in the Manor House and the gardens,.
2. Cummings Center for the History of Psychology
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
The Cummings Center for the History of Psychology collects, preserves, provides access to, and interprets the historical record of psychology and related human sciences. The Center houses the Archives of the History of American Psychology, the National Museum of Psychology and the Institute for Human Science and Culture.
3. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm
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5.0 based on 199 reviews
Reviewed By loriar - Harrow, Canada
Beautiful park with well laid out hiking trails. We were very impressed on how clean everything was, both in the Visitor's center and on the trails. Great interactive activities for children and friendly staff on hand to answer questions. We loved that all the trees where identified.
4. Dr. Bob's Home
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5.0 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By MichaelF352 - St. Martins, Canada
From the time the volunteers open the door and say "welcome home" to Visiting the gift shop next door it is an awesome experience. Seeing the home where AA got it's start was humbling. Original furnishings and the highlight was listening to recordings of Dr. Bob and Bill
5. Cascade Valley Park
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By IvanSusanin1613 - Cleveland, United States
This large branch of the Summit County Metroparks system has several different areas and entrances, so these comments are limited to the Chuckery area. Not far from the parking lot and toilets is a large tree famous as a Native American trail marker. Past it and across a small meadow, the trail enters a wooded area and quickly brings one up alongside the Cuyahoga River, frequently passes a boisterous section with roiling rapids coupled with calmer pools near to the shore. The trail can be a bit muddy in spots after a rain, and there were a few mosquitoes, but those were the only drawbacks. The trail was wide enough, and was lightly trafficked. The wooded setting was pleasant and quiet, with no noticeable traffic noise even though the park is on the edge of Akron.
6. Dr. Bob's Gravesite
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By dlegendr - Greendale, United States
Visiting Dr. Bob's Home and then a brief tour of Rosary Hall at old Akron City Hospital will prepare you for the ultimate feeling of much gratitude and the humility that Dr. Bob offered some many.
7. Nativity Museum and replica of Bethlehem's cave
8. Overlook Area
9. Cascade Locks Park Association
10. Goodyear Theater
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4.5 based on 12 reviews
