Akron, Ohio Travel Information

Akron and Northeast Ohio Northeast Ohio has an eclectic flavor all its own, from sleepy fishing villages reminiscent of America’s East Coast and relaxing Lake Erie getaways to bustling big cities and major-league excitement. ... Akron, OH

CanalWay Ohio Scenic Byway The construction of the Ohio and Erie Canal in 1825 drastically changed the people and pace of this region. Many Byway visitors travel this route to learn about the development of the pre- and post-ca... Akron, OH

Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio The Cuyahoga is a crooked backbone of a river that flows from south of Akron to the Great Lake Erie, and, for part-time outdoor adventurers in northeast Ohio, the Cuyahoga Valley National Park is the ... Akron, OH

Ohio's Innovators: Akron One of the nation’s first canal towns, which eventually became the home of Quaker Oats and a rubber hub (manufacturer B. F. Goodrich was drawn by the easy railroad access and the large water supply), ... Akron, OH

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Babb Run Bird and Wildlife Sanctuary (Distance: 3.2 mi) You’ll have to find your own way through here, as Babb Run’s sandy paths are unmarked and trodden only by the passing deer and occasional hiker. About 3 miles of trails are fairly easy to find; negoti...

Cuyahoga Falls, OH - Hiking - length:3 mi

Oxbow Trail (Distance: 4.4 mi) Oxbow Trail winds through the Cuyahoga River Valley, north of Akron. From the burbling rapids of the Cuyahoga River to a cardiac-climb to a fabulous vista, this hike offers variety over a short haul. ...

Akron, OH - Hiking - length:2.2 mi

Gorge Trail (Distance: 4.9 mi) With “pudding rocks” and “lucky stones, ”waterfalls, caves, and an American Indian tale, this trail is irresistible to kids and anyone with a sense of amusement. Don’t be fooled by its fun nature, tho...

Cuyahoga Falls, OH - Hiking - length:2 mi

Springfield Lake (Distance: 5.0 mi) The lake covers 291 acres and serves as the center of the Springfield Township Park. The park has picnic tables, restrooms, a fishing pier, and plenty of shoreline access on the north end. Outside the...

Akron, OH - Fishing - length:unknown

Seiberling Naturealm (Distance: 5.1 mi) This park has two distinct personalities. Inside, it’s a kid playing in a mud puddle —one exhibit features bugs, another lets you pet snakes and salamanders. Outside, it’s as neatly buttoned-down as a...

Sandrun, OH - Hiking - length:4 mi

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Portage Portage Country Club Private Equity, 18 holes 6246 yards, par 71 2.7 miles from center of Akron, Ohio

Mud Run Mud Run Golf Course Municipal, 9 holes 2800 yards, par 34 3.0 miles from center of Akron, Ohio

J Edward Good J. Edward Good Park Golf Course Municipal, 18 holes 6683 yards, par 71 3.2 miles from center of Akron, Ohio

Valley Valley View Golf Club Public, 9 holes 3139 yards, par 36 3.5 miles from center of Akron, Ohio

River Valley View Golf Club Public, 9 holes 3154 yards, par 36 3.5 miles from center of Akron, Ohio

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