What is Akron like for family-friendly holidays?
If you've been searching for the perfect family-friendly place for a holiday, you may want to consider Akron. Here you'll find various types of activities sure to appeal to both kids and parents alike. From sporting events to the live music, Akron has lots of things to see and do that everyone will enjoy. Spend a day visiting attractions such as Akron Civic Theater, Canal Park and Akron Art Museum. When you're ready to kick back after a day of touring the area with the kids, Akron has various places to stay, such as family hotels with swimming pools and hotels with family suites. We have 4 Akron family hotels, the right one is waiting for you!
What should I see and do with kids in and around Akron?
You'll find that Akron and the surrounding area provides many interesting things to see while you're out and about with the kids. Here are some ideas to make your getaway both educational and memorable:
- Parks
- Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens
- Portage Lakes State Park
- Cuyahoga Valley National Park
- Akron Art Museum
- National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum
- Akron Fossils & Science Center
- Akron Civic Theater
- Canal Park
- EJ Thomas Hall
Museums & art galleries
Sights & landmarks
- Shopping
- Summit Mall
- Chapel Hill Mall
- Shisler's Cheese House