By Regina Sass
Things to Do in the Canton, Ohio Area
Canton, Ohio is a city with a population of about 80,000, just 21 miles from Akron in the eastern part of the state. The Canton area, not far from the Pennsylvania border, has much to offer the sports enthusiast, history buff and a family looking for a good time at an amusement park. Canton, Ohio is right near route 77, making it easy to get to from almost anywhere.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
Canton, Ohio is the perfect location for The Pro Football Hall of Fame because the National Football League was founded here in 1920. Must sees are the Hall of Heroes and the Call the Play Theater, and interactive experience where you get to be the coach.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
2121 George Halas Dr NW
Canton, Ohio 44708
Phone: (330) 456-8207
Hoover Historical Center
The Hoover Historical Center was once the home of the founder of the Hoover Vacuum Company. The exhibits are all about him and his inventions, which include items besides vacuum cleaners such as helmets he invented for the Army during WW II. In nice weather, you can enjoy a stroll around the gardens as well.
Hoover Historical Center
1875 Easton St NW
North Canton, OH 44720-3331
Phone: (330) 499-0287
Fax: (330) 494-4725
Canton Classic Car Museum
The earliest car at the Canton Classic Car Museum dates back to 1904. Some of the other cars include a 1907 Renault limousine, a 1922 Holmes coupe, a 1963 Amphicar (a car that could turn into a boat) and a 1926 Dodge. They do have other things on display from the early 20th century, including toys, clothes and household items.
Canton Classic Car Museum
104 6th St SW
Canton, Ohio 44702
Phone: (330) 455-3603; (330) 455-3666
Fax: (330) 455-0363
Ohio Swiss Festival
The Ohio Swiss Festival is held every September in Sugarcreek, Ohio, "The Little Switzerland of Ohio." The festival has a 5K run to participate in, a parade, entertainment by Alpine horn players, bands in the dance pavilion, contests and Swiss games.
Email: webmaster@sugarcreekohio.org
Grand Slam Family Entertainment Center
The Grand Slam Family Entertainment Center has everything for a very active family day including a miniature golf course, indoor batting cages, basketball courts, Jumpshot Spaceball (trampoline games), arcade games and volleyball courts.
Grand Slam Family Entertainment Center
5656 Dressler Rd NW
North Canton, OH 44720-7704
Clear Water Park
Clear Water Park is all out door fun. The pool is heated with a 144-foot long water slide and log roller. You can bring your own picnic or buy from the concession stand and then go play an 18-hole round of miniature golf.
Clear Water Park
12712 Hoover Avenue
Union Town, OH
Phone: (330) 877-9800
About the Author:
Regina Sass is based in the Adirondack Region of New York State. She has been a writer for 10 years writing for publications in the real estate and retail industries. Online experience includes writing,advertising and editing for an educational web site. Sass is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists.
Photo Credits:
Wikimedia Commons.
