Northwest Akron Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Northwest Akron
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.
Activities
Cuyahoga Valley National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Cuyahoga Valley National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Discover US East Coast Self Guided Audio Tour
Our pick of the best Northwest Akron Hotel Deals
Best Western Plus Strongsville Cleveland
This place is great, I highly recommend it.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Wyndham Independence
First we get there at 4:30 had to wait over an hour for our room. Then Our room was broken into at 03:30am, followed by front staff banging on the door trying to kick us out of the room stating we were in the wrong room. Threatening to call police on us. Ultimately we left by choice at 04:30am. Also ...
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
The Aurora Inn
This is an historic property. I was here a few years ago and it was a bit sad. But new management came in and updated the property. I only had a little trouble working the bath faucet, otherwise everything was perfect.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Cuyahoga Falls - Akron
Our room was clean, the hotel staff was helpful and friendly. Breakfasts were good, plenty of food and things were stocked and clean. I couldn't access the pool with my key card. The workout room was adequate, not super clean and the TV wouldn't come on.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Holiday Inn Cleveland-S Independence by IHG
The place was bad, not clean, not tidy, the place was not well maintained. It was disgusting.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Comfort Inn Independence - Cleveland
On the afternoon that we checked in, the gentleman behind the desk was friendly and helpful. Everyone else that we came in contact with were not. When checking out, I didn’t even get a “How was your stay” or even a goodbye!
Reviewed on 17 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.
