Summit district, Ohio, United States

Places to visit near Akron

Akron is a city in Summit district, Ohio, United States, home to about 197,542 people. Within 50 km by road there are 173 places to visit — 40 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 39 forts & heritage, 20 museums and 19 churches. The must-see places are Saint Bernard’s Church (1 km), Akron Zoo (2 km) and Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens (6 km).

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Akron, Ohio
Akron, Summit district, Ohio, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Akron at a glance

Location
Summit district, Ohio, United States
Population
about 197,542
Coordinates
41.0814° N, 81.5190° W
Places within 50 km
173 (29 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums and churches

Top places to visit near Akron

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Akron

53 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Akron. The closest is Lake Nesmith Park (8 km); the best-known is Portage Lakes Flood Gates (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Akron

45 forts & heritage within 100 km of Akron. The closest is 1936 Akron Rubber Strike (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Akron

35 museums within 100 km of Akron. The closest is Akron Art Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Akron

26 churches within 100 km of Akron. The closest is Saint Bernard’s Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Akron

23 waterfalls within 100 km of Akron. The closest is Cascade Plaza (1 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Akron

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Akron. The closest is Akron Zoo (2 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Akron

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 37 km on the road.

  1. Start in Akron
  2. 9 km Cathedral of Tomorrow · church, Summit
  3. 6 km Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens · garden, Summit
  4. 6 km Akron Zoo · nature spot, Summit
  5. 8 km Portage Lakes Flood Gates · lake, Summit
  6. 8 km Saint Bernard’s Church · church, Summit
  7. 0 km Back to Akron

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How to reach Akron

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    Within 15 km of Akron

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Akron by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs4053Lake Nesmith Park (8 km)
    Forts & heritage39451936 Akron Rubber Strike (1 km)
    Museums2035Akron Art Museum (1 km)
    Churches1926Saint Bernard’s Church (1 km)
    Waterfalls2223Cascade Plaza (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens919Akron Zoo (2 km)
    Parks519Tamsin Park (17 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints59Cadillac Hill (1 km)
    Other attractions35Chimney Swift Tower (20 km)
    Caves55Mary Campbell Cave (6 km)
    Beaches & coast45Sand Playground (11 km)
    Temples12Shiva Vishnu Hindu Temple of Greater Cleveland (44 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Akron Masjid (4 km)
    Buddhist sites01Buddhist Temple of Cleveland (68 km)

    Akron: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Akron?

    Saint Bernard’s Church (church, about 1 km), Akron Zoo (nature spot, about 2 km), Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens (garden, about 6 km), Portage Lakes Flood Gates (lake, about 9 km), Cathedral of Tomorrow (church, about 9 km), Crystal Lake (lake, about 13 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Akron?

    173 places on Spotwander: 40 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 39 forts & heritage, 20 museums, 19 churches, 22 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest lake to Akron?

    Lake Nesmith Park, about 8 km by road; Portage Lakes Flood Gates (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Akron?

    1936 Akron Rubber Strike, about 1 km by road; Charles M. Knight (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Akron?

    Akron Art Museum, about 1 km by road; Old Stone School (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Akron?

    Start in Akron, visit Cathedral of Tomorrow, then Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, then Akron Zoo, then Portage Lakes Flood Gates, then Saint Bernard’s Church, and drive back — about 37 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Akron?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums and churches.

    Towns near Akron

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Akron’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Akron on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.