South Akron Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South Akron
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.
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.
EJ Thomas Hall
You can make plans for a show at EJ Thomas Hall during your trip to Akron. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
Activities
Cuyahoga Valley National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Cuyahoga Valley National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Our pick of the best South Akron Hotel Deals
Comfort Inn & Suites Cuyahoga Falls - Akron
Not spotless, it’s decent
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Akron Canton Airport
The breakfast was not very good. Overly greasy bacon and rock hard sausages. The individually made omelet was good. The room looked a little worn - wallpaper pealing at the ceiling. The staff was pleasant.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Best Western Plus North Canton Inn & Suites
Clean rooms , nice pool area but staff kinda passive aggressive and rude
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cleveland Macedonia
All was very good
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center
Very clean hotel.amd friendly staff. Slow elevator.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Hampton Inn Medina
Room was spotless, comfortable and staff was nice and helped us with any questions
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Akron
Firestone Park
While there might not be top attractions in Firestone Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Firestone Stadium and Topgolf.
Downtown Akron
Downtown Akron is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Canal Park and EJ Thomas Hall.
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.
East Akron
While there might not be top attractions in East Akron, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Derby Downs and Firestone Stadium.
Middlebury
When in Middlebury, you can plan a visit to EJ Thomas Hall and Akron Art Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Sherbondy Hill
If you're spending some time in Sherbondy Hill, Akron Zoo and Perkins Park are top sights worth seeing.
