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
Decent hotel
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Wyndham Independence
Not impressed at all, much of the place smelled like weed and had an overall ghetto vibe, not a very clean hotel. They give you a paper that has the wrong floors for where the ice machines are so you waste your time walking all over. My mini fridge door wouldnt close at all because of a huge ice ...
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
The Aurora Inn
The entire staff was so amazing. They were so accommodating to me when i had an issue snd went above and beyond. I would so recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Cuyahoga Falls - Akron
This hotel covers the basics well in terms of room size and comfort, and the breakfast was a bit better than what one would expect for the food choices and service provided.
Reviewed on 18 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
I made reservations for a 2 bedroom and staff place me a king room. The reason that I wanted 2 beds was while attending my brother's birthday party. My daughter and other family could Stay with me so that can be safe. My room had ants by the AC unit which traveled onto the desk, By the way I spoke ...
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.
