By Eric Smith
Things to Do in the Canton Ohio Area
Canton, Ohio is a smaller city located in eastern Ohio. The city of Canton is within two hours drive of Cleveland. Despite its smaller size, there are many things to do in the Canton, Ohio area. The Pro Football Hall of Fame is Canton's most famous attraction. But if you are not a football fan, you can still enjoy yourself in this city.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
Football fans from all over the United States are drawn to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. The Hall of Heroes has many lifelike bronze busts of great football players. You can see many historic artifacts from the early years of football. Visitors enjoy watching film footage of important moments from many games. Interactive exhibits allow fans to call their own plays. Fans spend two hours enjoying many things to do in the Hall of Fame.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
2121 George Halas Dr. NW
Canton, OH 44708
(330) 456-8207
Canton Classic Car Museum
This museum displays forty six old classic cars from 1904 through much of the 20th century. The collection includes a 1907 Renault limousine and a 1926 Dodge. Also on display are garments, toys and memorabilia from the early twentieth century. The museum gift shop carries model cars, jewelry and other popular gifts.
Canton Classic Car Museum
612 Market Ave. S at Sixth St. SW
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 455-3603
Hoover Historical Center
The Hoover family's Victorian house displays old and new Hoover vacuum cleaners. You can follow the advances in house cleaning technology and see famous Hoover commercials and other advertisements. The center also has military items produced by Hoover during the Second World War. Garden lovers will appreciate the center's outdoor herb garden.
Hoover Historical Center
1875 East Maple St.
North Canton, OH 44720
(330) 499-0287
Harry London Candies Factory Tour
If you want to satisfy your sweet tooth, Harry London has a large chocolate retail store in Canton, Ohio. The candy factory offers a forty five minute tour that shows visitors the entire chocolate making process. Find out how cocoa beans are grown and all of the steps necessary to create delicious chocolate candies. The tour offers freshly made chocolates to visitors.
Harry London Candies Factory
5353 Lauby Rd.
North Canton, OH 44720
(800) 321-0444
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About the Author:
Eric Smith has been a freelance writer since 2007 and has published articles on various websites. Smith specializes in a wide variety of topics, particularly health, travel and business. He has a Bachelor of Science in accounting from Oakland University.
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