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90 Best and Fun Things To Do In Akron Ohio


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The 90 Most Popular Things To Do In Akron Ohio

90. Lake Anna

3.0 ★★★☆☆ (1 review)

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Location: Lake Anna Ct Barberton OH

89. National Museum of Education

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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Location: 1145 S Highbrook Street Suite 308 Akron OH

Tel:  234 900 6018

Web Address:   http://nmoe.org/

88. Portage Lakes

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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87. John Brown House

5.0 ★★★★★ (3 reviews)

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Location: 500 526 Diagonal Road Akron OH

86. Prime Vine Winery

3.7 ★★★★☆ (3 reviews)

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Location: 4332 Manchester Road New Franklin OH

Tel:  330 807 1317

Web Address:   http://primevinewinery.com/

85. Cascade Locks Park Association

4.5 ★★★★★ (4 reviews)

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Location: 248 Ferndale Street Akron OH

Tel:  330 374 5625

Web Address:   http://cascadelocks.org/index.php#

84. Granger Lake

5.0 ★★★★★ (4 reviews)

83. Lake Dorothy

4.0 ★★★★☆ (6 reviews)

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82. Loyal Oak Lake

3.8 ★★★★☆ (6 reviews)

81. Crystal Lake

4.0 ★★★★☆ (7 reviews)

80. Bethlehem Cave and Nativity Museum

5.0 ★★★★★ (8 reviews)

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Location: 2425 Myersville Road Akron OH

Tel:  330 699 5086

Web Address:   http://nativityofthelord.org/

79. North Reservoir

4.9 ★★★★★ (9 reviews)

78. Wyoga Lake

3.4 ★★★☆☆ (10 reviews)

77. Kelso House Museum

4.8 ★★★★★ (13 reviews)

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Location: 4158 OH 43 Kent OH

Tel:  330 673 1058

76. Cuyahoga Falls Historical Society & Museum

4.6 ★★★★★ (14 reviews)

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Location: 2083 Cook Street Cuyahoga Falls OH

Tel:  330 671 6547

Web Address:   http://cuyahogafallshistory.com/

75. Turkeyfoot Lake

4.4 ★★★★☆ (14 reviews)

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74. Tallmadge Meadows Area Metropark

4.5 ★★★★★ (15 reviews)

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Location: 1088 North Ave Tallmadge OH

Web Address:   https://tallmadge-ohio.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Tallmadge-Meadows-Area-15

73. Nature Realm Visitor Center

4.9 ★★★★★ (18 reviews)

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Location: 1828 Smith Road Akron OH

Tel:  330 865 8065

Web Address:   https://summitmetroparks.org/nature-realm-visitors-center.aspx

72. Riverfront Cruise In

4.6 ★★★★★ (25 reviews)

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Location: 2310 2nd Street Cuyahoga Falls OH

Tel:  800 589 8608

Web Address:   https://riverfrontcruisein.com/

71. Ohio Edison Dam

4.7 ★★★★★ (27 reviews)

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Location: Akron OH

70. Glendale Cemetery

4.4 ★★★★☆ (28 reviews)

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Location: 150 Glendale Ave Akron OH

Tel:  330 253 2317

Web Address:   http://glendaleakron.com/

69. Summit Metroparks Freedom Trail Arlington Street Trailhead

4.4 ★★★★☆ (28 reviews)

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Location: 390 N Arlington Street Akron OH

Web Address:   https://summitmetroparks.org/freedom-trail.aspx

68. Hower House

4.5 ★★★★★ (41 reviews)

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Location: 60 Fir Hill Akron OH

Tel:  330 972 6909

Web Address:   https://uakron.edu/aux/hower.dot

67. Cascade Locks Park Association – Mustill Store Museum

4.6 ★★★★★ (57 reviews)

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Location: 57 W North Street Akron OH

Tel:  330 374 5625

Web Address:   http://cascadelocks.org/

66. Simon Perkins Stone Mansion

4.7 ★★★★★ (61 reviews)

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Location: 550 Copley Road Akron OH

Tel:  330 535 1120

Web Address:   http://summithistory.org/

65. River Front Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ (61 reviews)

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Location: 2641 Front Street Cuyahoga Falls OH

Tel:  330 971 8000

Web Address:   http://cityofcf.com/parksandrec

64. The Peninsula Quarry

4.3 ★★★★☆ (67 reviews)

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Location: 1980 OH 303 Peninsula OH

Tel:  330 657 2202

Web Address:   http://peninsulaquarry.com/

63. Indian Mountain Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ (76 reviews)

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Location: 1522 Bailey Road Cuyahoga Falls OH

Web Address:   http://cityofcf.com/

62. Cummings Center for the History of Psychology

4.7 ★★★★★ (87 reviews)

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Location: 73 S College Street Akron OH

Tel:  330 972 7285

Web Address:   https://uakron.edu/chp

61. Lake Anna

4.7 ★★★★★ (93 reviews)

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60. Bicentennial Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (98 reviews)

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Location: 3486 S Smith Road Fairlawn OH

Tel:  330 668 9500

Web Address:   http://cityoffairlawn.com/index.aspx

59. Summit Lake Nature Center

4.6 ★★★★★ (103 reviews)

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Location: 411 Ira Ave Akron OH

Web Address:   https://summitmetroparks.org/summit-lake-nature-center.aspx

58. Indian Signal Tree

4.7 ★★★★★ (107 reviews)

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Location: Peck Road Akron OH

Tel:  330 867 5511

Web Address:   http://summitmetroparks.org/

57. Galt Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ (111 reviews)

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Location: Cuyahoga Falls OH

Tel:  330 971 8225

Web Address:   https://cityofcf.com/departments/parks-recreation/lodges

56. Springfield Lake

4.7 ★★★★★ (130 reviews)

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55. Babb Run Bird and Wildlife Sanctuary

4.6 ★★★★★ (142 reviews)

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Location: Cuyahoga Falls OH

Web Address:   http://cityofcf.com/departments/parks-recreation/neighborhood-parks

54. Mogadore Reservoir

4.6 ★★★★★ (146 reviews)

53. Lock 4

4.6 ★★★★★ (151 reviews)

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Location: 200 S Main Street Akron OH

Web Address:   http://downtownakron.com/go/lock-4

52. Tallmadge Meadows Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (155 reviews)

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Location: Tallmadge OH

51. Nimisila Reservoir

4.6 ★★★★★ (158 reviews)

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50. Botzum Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ (173 reviews)

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Location: 2928 Riverview Road Akron OH

Web Address:   http://summitmetroparks.org/ParksAndTrails/TowpathTrail.aspx

49. Keyser Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (194 reviews)

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Location: 851 W Bath Road Cuyahoga Falls OH

Tel:  330 971 8225

Web Address:   http://cityofcf.com/

48. Cooperrider-Kent Bog State Nature Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ (206 reviews)

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Location: 1028 Meloy Road Kent OH

Tel:  614 265 6561

Web Address:   https://ohiodnr.gov/wps/portal/gov/odnr/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/cooperrider-kent-bog-state-nature-preserve

47. Hampton Hills Metro Park Mountain Bike Area

4.8 ★★★★★ (211 reviews)

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Location: 2092 Theiss Road Akron OH

Tel:  330 867 5511

Web Address:   http://summitmetroparks.org/Activities/Mountain-Biking.aspx

46. Akron Fossils & Science Center

3.8 ★★★★☆ (225 reviews)

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Location: 2080 S Cleveland Massillon Road Copley OH

Tel:  330 665 3466

Web Address:   http://akronfossils.org/

45. Bath Nature Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ (244 reviews)

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Location: 4160 Ira Road Akron OH

Tel:  330 666 4007

Web Address:   http://bathtownship.org/Parks%20folder/BNP%20page%20parks.htm

44. Green Leaf Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (247 reviews)

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Location: 1674 S Medina Line Road Sharon Center OH

Tel:  844 722 9364

Web Address:   https://medinacountyparks.com/

43. Lions Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (254 reviews)

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Location: 641 Silver Lake Ave Cuyahoga Falls OH

Tel:  330 971 8225

Web Address:   https://cityofcf.com/departments/parks-recreation/neighborhood-parks

42. Little Turtle Pond

4.8 ★★★★★ (269 reviews)

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Location: 2338 Harrington Road Akron OH

41. BARC – Akron Dog Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (276 reviews)

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Location: 499 Memorial Pkwy Akron OH

Tel:  330 510 1364

Web Address:   http://akrondogpark.org/

40. High Bridge Glens

4.7 ★★★★★ (283 reviews)

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Location: 1817 Front Street Cuyahoga Falls OH

Tel:  330 971 8225

Web Address:   https://cityofcf.com/departments/parks-recreation/neighborhood-parks

39. O’Neil Woods Metro Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (292 reviews)

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Location: 2550 Martin Road Akron OH

Tel:  330 867 5511

Web Address:   http://summitmetroparks.org/

38. The Winery at Wolf Creek

4.7 ★★★★★ (293 reviews)

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Location: 2637 S Cleveland Massillon Road Barberton OH

Tel:  330 666 9285

Web Address:   http://wineryatwolfcreek.com/

37. Cascade Valley Metro Park – Overlook Area

4.8 ★★★★★ (294 reviews)

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Location: 354 Sackett Ave Akron OH

Web Address:   https://summitmetroparks.org/cascade-valley-metro-park.aspx

36. Fort Island – Griffiths Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (297 reviews)

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Location: 461 Trunko Road Fairlawn OH

Tel:  330 668 9518

Web Address:   http://cityoffairlawn.com/index.aspx

35. Valley Vista Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (312 reviews)

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Location: Cuyahoga Falls OH

Tel:  330 971 8225

Web Address:   http://cityofcf.com/departments/parks-recreation

34. Edgewood Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ (319 reviews)

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Location: 1170 Liberty Ave Barberton OH

Web Address:   http://cityofbarberton.com/facilities/facility/details/edgewoodpark-18

33. Plum Creek Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (329 reviews)

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Location: 590 Plum Street Kent OH

Tel:  330 673 8897

Web Address:   http://kentparksandrec.com/parks/city-wide-parks/plum-creek-park

32. Hampton Hills Metro Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (348 reviews)

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Location: 2925 Akron Peninsula Road Akron OH

Tel:  330 867 5511

Web Address:   http://summitmetroparks.org/

31. Springfield Bog Metro Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (406 reviews)

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Location: 1400 Portage Line Road Akron OH

Tel:  330 867 5511

Web Address:   http://summitmetroparks.org/

30. Portage Lakes State Park Beach

4.5 ★★★★★ (418 reviews)

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Location: New Franklin OH

Tel:  330 644 2220

Web Address:   https://ohiodnr.gov/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/portage-lakes-state-park

29. Brust Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (448 reviews)

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Location: 154 N Main Street Munroe Falls OH

Tel:  330 688 7491

Web Address:   http://munroefalls.com/170/Brust-Park-Gazebo

28. Mary Campbell Cave

4.6 ★★★★★ (458 reviews)

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Location: 1160 Hillcrest Dr Cuyahoga Falls OH

Tel:  330 867 5511

Web Address:   http://summitmetroparks.org/

27. Sarah’s Vineyard

4.6 ★★★★★ (493 reviews)

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Location: 1204 W Streeteels Corners Road Cuyahoga Falls OH

Tel:  330 929 8057

Web Address:   http://sarahsvineyardwinery.com/

26. Croghan Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (505 reviews)

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Location: Sand Run Pkwy & North Miller Rd. 3487 Smith Rd Fairlawn OH

Tel:  330 668 9500

Web Address:   http://cityoffairlawn.com/index.aspx

25. Akron Children’s Museum

4.4 ★★★★☆ (568 reviews)

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Location: 216 S Main Street Akron OH

Tel:  330 396 6103

Web Address:   http://akronkids.org/

24. Water Works Family Aquatic Center

4.3 ★★★★☆ (629 reviews)

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Location: 2025 Munroe Falls Ave Cuyahoga Falls OH

Tel:  330 971 8433

Web Address:   https://cityofcf.com/places/water-works

23. Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ (648 reviews)

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Location: 160 Rothrock Loop Akron OH

Tel:  330 532 7116

Web Address:   https://urbanair.com/ohio-akron

22. Dr. Bob’s Home

4.9 ★★★★★ (651 reviews)

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21. Firestone Country Club

4.8 ★★★★★ (674 reviews)

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Location: 452 East Warner Rd. Akron OH

Tel:  330 644 8441

Web Address:   https://invitedclubs.com/clubs/firestone-country-club

20. Hardesty Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (803 reviews)

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Location: 1615 W Market Street Akron OH

Tel:  330 375 2856

Web Address:   http://akronohio.gov/cms/shelterrentals/index.html

19. Haunted Schoolhouse & Laboratory

4.4 ★★★★☆ (847 reviews)

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Location: 1300 Triplett Blvd Akron OH

Tel:  330 285 7000

Web Address:   http://hauntedschoolhouse.com/

18. Cascade Valley Metro Park-Chuckery Area

4.7 ★★★★★ (934 reviews)

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Location: 837 Cuyahoga Street Akron OH

Tel:  330 867 5511

Web Address:   http://summitmetroparks.org/

17. Water Works Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (962 reviews)

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Location: 2025 Munroe Falls Ave Cuyahoga Falls OH

Tel:  330 971 8225

Web Address:   http://cityofcf.com/departments/parks-recreation/neighborhood-parks

16. Firestone Metro Park-Tuscarawas Meadows Area

4.7 ★★★★★ (1,032 reviews)

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Location: 2620 Harrington Road Akron OH

Tel:  330 867 5511

Web Address:   http://summitmetroparks.org/

15. Munroe Falls Metro Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (1,074 reviews)

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Location: 521 S River Road Munroe Falls OH

Tel:  330 867 5511

Web Address:   http://summitmetroparks.org/

14. Lake Anna Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (1,140 reviews)

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Location: 615 W Park Ave Barberton OH

Tel:  330 848 6740

Web Address:   https://cityofbarberton.com/facilities/facility/details/Lake-Anna-Park-19

13. Sand Run Metro Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (1,306 reviews)

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Location: 1300 Sand Run Road Akron OH

Tel:  330 867 5511

Web Address:   http://summitmetroparks.org/

12. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm

4.9 ★★★★★ (1,389 reviews)

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Location: 1828 Smith Road Akron OH

Tel:  330 865 8065

Web Address:   http://summitmetroparks.org/fa-seiberling-nature-realm.aspx

11. Wingfoot Lake State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (1,678 reviews)

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Location: 993 Goodyear Park Blvd Mogadore OH

Tel:  330 628 4720

Web Address:   https://ohiodnr.gov/wps/portal/gov/odnr/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/wingfoot-lake-state-park

10. Goodyear Heights Metro Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (2,113 reviews)

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Location: 2077 Newton Street Akron OH

Tel:  330 867 5511

Web Address:   http://summitmetroparks.org/

9. Portage Lakes State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (3,635 reviews)

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Location: 5031 Manchester Road Akron OH

Tel:  330 644 2220

Web Address:   https://ohiodnr.gov/wps/portal/gov/odnr/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/portage-lakes-state-park

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8. Ohio and Erie Canalway Heritage Area

5.0 ★★★★★ (4 reviews)

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Location: Richard Howe House 47 W Exchange Street Akron OH

Tel:  330 374 5657

Web Address:   https://ohioanderiecanalway.com/

7. Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail

4.9 ★★★★★ (19 reviews)

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6. Summit Metro Parks

4.6 ★★★★★ (108 reviews)

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Location: 975 Treaty Line Road Akron OH

Tel:  330 867 5511

Web Address:   http://summitmetroparks.org/

5. Akron Art Museum

4.5 ★★★★★ (298 reviews)

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Location: 1 S High Street Akron OH

Tel:  330 376 9186

Web Address:   http://akronartmuseum.org/

4. Hale Farm & Village

4.6 ★★★★★ (903 reviews)

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3. Gorge Metro Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (2,672 reviews)

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Location: 1160 Front Street Cuyahoga Falls OH

Tel:  330 867 5511

Web Address:   https://summitmetroparks.org/gorge-metro-park.aspx

2. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens

4.8 ★★★★★ (2,708 reviews)

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Location: 714 N Portage Path Akron OH

Tel:  330 836 5533

1. Akron Zoo

4.5 ★★★★★ (6,607 reviews)

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Location: 500 Edgewood Ave Akron OH

Tel:  330 375 2550

Web Address:   https://akronzoo.org/

Final Words:

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