Nicknamed as the Rubber Capital of the World, Akron has a big bunch of art and culture to be discovered and researched. Rent a car of your choice, explore the diversity of the beautiful city of Akron, and make your trip a memorable one. Visit museums like the Goodyear World of Rubber Museum and Gardens, shopping hotspots like the Chapel Hill Mall or drive to landmarks like the University of Akron Hower House.
Free / Cheap Activities in Akron-Canton
- The Akron Police Museum offers free tour and is open 5 days a week. The museum houses a varied collection of police uniforms, weapons and equipments. Get a detailed history of the Akron Police Department at this one of a kind museum.
- Learn about how the city got its mark as the Rubber Capital of the World at the Goodyear World of Rubber.
Top Daytrips around Akron-Canton
- Just 43 minutes away from Akron is the city of Cleveland, which has something or the other going on all year round. The Terminal Tower and the Old Arcade are the most visited sites of the city.
- Pittsburgh serves as an easy day trip destination from Akron. Home to many worlds-class attractions and museums, the city can be reached in about 2 hours from Akron. The Carnegie Museum of Art and the Cathedral of Learning are not to be missed when visiting Pittsburgh.