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Tired of seeing the same things everywhere you go? Check out these historic and interesting sites that you can only find in Akron. Check the listings below to learn more about the unique attractions Akron has to offer.
 

Hit the slopes at Akron’s premier ski resorts. Located just 5 minutes apart from each other, a lift ticket from Boston Mills or Brandywine may be used at both resorts.

Lined with unique museums, historical points of interest and stunning views, CanalWay Ohio is packed with things that will keep you busy and entertained for days.

Enjoy a Broadway musical and a fantastic meal at the Carousel Dinner Theater.

Explore art galleries and antique shops at this waterfront shopping square.

Enjoy a scenic train ride to places like the Akron Zoo, the National Inventors Hall of Fame and the Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens and many other sites while you’re in Akron.

Explore the historic home where Alcoholics Anonymous began.

Explore Akron’s history at this serene cemetery.

Located at the Goodyear company headquarters in Akron, the Goodyear World of Rubber is a tribute to the man who discovered how to turn rubber into a useful product through the vulcanization process. This museum is free to the public, but it is a good idea to call Goodyear before planning a visit to make sure the facility is open.

The Hower House was occupied by the Hower family for 100 years before is was deeded to the University of Akron. Now on the National Register for Historic Places, you can tour this home that has stood still through time and get a glimpse into the past as you tour the 28-room home.

Visit the historic home of abolitionist John Brown.

The Pan African Center for Community Studies at the University of Akron is a resource that provides information about Akron’s African-American past.

This historic home was completed in 1837 and is now open to the public to explore what life would have been like in the 19th century.

Enjoy a day on scenic Portage Lakes aboard the Portage Princess Tour Boat which can accommodate groups of 20 to 55 with window seats for all. If you have a smaller party, a tour for 1 to 13 people can be arranged on a pontoon boat.

Quaker Square Inn is a hotel that is made out of converted grain silos that used to belong to the Quaker Oats Company at the turn of the century. Whether or not you stay here, this is a unique site to see on your way through Akron. The square itself is home to many fine shops that provide shoppers with an experience that can only be had in Akron.

This 104-acre nature center is a welcome escape from city with a beautiful arboretum that showcases several gardens and provides hiking trails for nature lovers.

St. Bernard Church is a fascinating destination to explore historic and religious structures in Akron. The St. Bernard Church is 143-years old with beautiful stained-glass windows, marble alters and stunning German Romanesque and Baroque influence architecture.

Tour the country estate of Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company co-founder Frank A. Seiberling.

Enjoy the work of local artists as it is displayed in the Summit Artspace Gallery.

West Point Market is an internationally renowned gourmet food store and is truly a one-of-a-kind experience that must be had while you are in Akron.