Kent, 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

Bath, Peninsula, Sagamore Hills, and Aurora This region has both the old and the new: Amish history, skiing, shopping (crafts and outlets), amusement parks, and more. The recent absorption of Sea World into Six Flags amusement park makes it eve... Aurora, 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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Cooperrider / Kent Bog State Natural Preserve (Distance: 2.2 mi) Kent Bog is one of only three places in Ohio where the small cranberry makes a stand. It is also home to what may be the largest stand of tamarack trees in Ohio, the southernmost grouping of the trees...

Kent, OH - Hiking - length:0.5 mi

Herrick State Nature Preserve (Distance: 2.3 mi) Who knew carnivorous plants could be so cute? Who knew beaver could cause such trouble? As pretty and peaceful as this place is, you may not notice the battles raging all around you. This fen harbors ...

Kent, OH - Hiking - length:1.5 mi

Beckwith Orchards (Distance: 3.1 mi) The best way to appreciate Ohio’s family farms is to work hard on one, breaking a sweat while working the soil. If you can’t do that, at least visit one for a day. The same family has tended the Beckw...

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Towner's Woods (Distance: 3.2 mi) The 175-acre Towner’s Woods is home to an ancient American Indian mound, and to a number of creatures that require a variety of habitats: woodpeckers, owls, and deer claim the forest, while eagles lik...

Streetsboro, OH - Hiking - length:6 mi

Adell Durbin Park and Arboretum (Distance: 4.1 mi) This beautifully maintained arboretum and trail sits on a surprisingly rugged 34 acres in the heart of Stow. Hundreds of cars on Route 91 pass by the park entrance every day. Many of those drivers mig...

Stow, OH - Hiking - length:2.6 mi

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Oak Knolls Oak Knolls Golf Club, Inc. Public, 18 holes 6883 yards, par 71 2.2 miles from center of Kent, Ohio

West Oak Knolls Golf Club, Inc. Public, 18 holes 6373 yards, par 72 2.2 miles from center of Kent, Ohio

Roses Run Roses Run Country Club Public, 18 holes 6859 yards, par 72 2.7 miles from center of Kent, Ohio

Racoon Hill Raccoon Hill Golf Club Public, 18 holes 6068 yards, par 71 2.9 miles from center of Kent, Ohio

Kent State University Kent State University Golf Course Public, 18 holes 5389 yards, par 70 2.9 miles from center of Kent, Ohio

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