By Karen Dietzius
Things to Do in Akron, Ohio
Akron is a city just south of Cleveland and is the fifth largest city in Ohio. It is known for marketing the first synthetic rubber tire in 1940. Akron is also the birthplace of the trucking industry. In Akron, there is no shortage of things to do, whether catching a baseball game, a free concert or a film documenting the life of a first lady.
Lock 3 Live! Park
There is always something going on at Lock 3. Come shop at the Farmers Market every last Saturday of the month, from May through October, for fresh farm produce. Summer is alive with free concerts on Friday and Saturday nights and a variety of festivals in July. Beginning in November, Lock 3 offers a large outdoor ice-skating rink, along with an annual German Christkindl Market with authentic German food and crafts.
Lock 3
182 S. Main St.
Akron, Ohio, 44308
(330) 375-2877
http://www.lock3live.com/
The Akron Zoo
The Akron Zoo houses more than 700 animals, including many endangered species. Open all year except major holidays, the zoo offers behind-the-scenes tours, birthday party packages and many age-appropriate programs for young children and families.
The Akron Zoological Park
500 Edgewood Ave.
Akron, Ohio 44307
(330) 375-2550
http://www.akronzoo.org
The National First Ladies' Library
The National First Ladies' Library is a national archive built to educate the public about the contributions of presidents' wives. Here you will find bibliographies, letters, speeches and rare books. View a replica of the book collection from the first White House Library and watch films and documentaries about the first ladies.
The National First Ladies' Library
Museum/Saxton McKinley House
331 S. Market Ave.
Canton, Ohio 44702
(330) 452-0876
http://www.firstladies.org
Akron Aeros
Come out to Canal Park and catch a baseball game with Ohio's minor league team, the Akron Aeros. The park features lots of promotions during the ball season, as well as a baseball club for kids.
Canal Park
300 South Main Street
Akron, Ohio 44308-1204
(330) 253-5151
(800) 972-9767
Email: info@akronaeros.com
http://www.akronaeros.com
About the Author:
Based in Baltimore, Md., Karen Dietzius has been a professional writer and editor since 2005. She has been published on various websites and edited scripts for "A Work In Progress," an inspirational radio drama.
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