Northwest Akron Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

For an up-charge, you ride in the glass domed car for a panoramic view of the park.

 The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad travels south from Independence, OH through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and winds up in Akron, OH. 

They have breakfast trains, brunch trains, wine trains, beer trains...

#NationalPark
For an up-charge, you ride in the glass domed car for a panoramic view of the park.

 The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad travels south from Independence, OH through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and winds up in Akron, OH. 

They have breakfast trains, brunch trains, wine trains, beer trains...

#NationalPark
The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad travels south from Independence, OH through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and winds up in Akron, OH. 

For $18 you can take the train for a three hour round trip through the park. You can stay on the train the entire journey, or you can get off and explore one of the small towns the train passes through.

They have an option to load your bike on the train so you can ride the train as far as you want and bike the rest of the journey.

They have breakfast trains, brunch trains, wine trains, beer trains...

#NationalPark
The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad travels south from Independence, OH through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and winds up in Akron, OH. 

For $18 you can take the train for a three hour round trip through the park. You can stay on the train the entire journey, or you can get off and explore one of the small towns the train passes through.

They have an option to load your bike on the train so you can ride the train as far as you want and bike the rest of the journey.

They have breakfast trains, brunch trains, wine trains, beer trains...

#NationalPark
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Where to stay in Northwest Akron

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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 Copley Golf Range.

Fairlawn Heights
Wyndham Independence

Wyndham Independence

4 out of 5
6200 Quarry Lane Independence OH
The price is NZ$89 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
NZ$89
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Independence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Topgolf and Brandywine Falls are ...
6.4/10 (1,010 reviews)
Staff was nice, pool was perfect temperature and the hot tub was not too hot and had powerful jets! Our room was clean and comfortable and the breakfast was much better than most!

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Wyndham Independence
Sonesta Simply Suites Cleveland Airport

Sonesta Simply Suites Cleveland Airport

3 out of 5
17525 Rosbough Dr Middleburg Heights OH
The price is NZ$125 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
NZ$125
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Middleburg Heights. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
6.2/10 (1,007 reviews)
The room very nice and clean 😀

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Sonesta Simply Suites Cleveland Airport
Embassy Suites by Hilton Cleveland Rockside

Embassy Suites by Hilton Cleveland Rockside

3.5 out of 5
5800 Rockside Woods Blvd Independence OH
The price is NZ$238 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
NZ$238
20 Feb - 21 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Independence. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
Room was clean. Enjoyed the breakfast.

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Cleveland Rockside
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Hot Tub|Games|Office Space|Sleeps 10

Hot Tub|Games|Office Space|Sleeps 10

Akron OH
Stay at this holiday home in Akron. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Blossom Music Center and F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
We had a great stay. The layout worked wonderful for what we needed. Rooms were large and it worked great for our sleeping needs. It was a quick 30 minute drive down to Canton for the Stagg Bowl. The hot tub was a special treat on a cold January day!!The only drawbacks were: The location - this could ...

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Hot Tub|Games|Office Space|Sleeps 10
Convenient Cozy Home - Dog & Family Friendly

Convenient Cozy Home - Dog & Family Friendly

Akron OH
Stay at this holiday home in Akron. Enjoy laundry facilities, cable/satellite TV service and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Sherbondy Park and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
Very cute and clean home. It was prefect for our long weekend at Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025

Convenient Cozy Home - Dog & Family Friendly
Extended Stay America Select Suites - Akron - South

Extended Stay America Select Suites - Akron - South

2.5 out of 5
3325 Fortuna Dr Akron OH
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Akron. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Firestone Country Club and Topgolf ...
6.4/10 (421 reviews)
Friendly staff, stove, fridge

Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025

Extended Stay America Select Suites - Akron - South
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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