Discover the best things to do in Akron and surrounding areas

Looking for fun and family-friendly activities in the Akron area? This page highlights top attractions, hidden gems, and the best places to visit. Use the interactive map to explore over 100 local spots, including parks, playgrounds, museums, indoor play centers, and more. Plus, don’t miss our curated Top 10 Lists to find the best activities for every season and interest — all in and around Akron.

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Use the interactive map below to find kid-friendly attractions in Akron. Filter by activity type or search by your location.

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Top 10 - Overall

  1. Blossom Music Center (Cuyahoga Falls)
  2. Akron Zoo (West Akron)
  3. Portage Lakes State Park (Portage Lakes)
  4. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens (Highland Square)
  5. The Great Escape Room Akron (Downtown Akron)
  6. Akron Civic Theatre (Downtown Akron)
  7. Gorge Metro Park (Cuyahoga Falls)
  8. Lock 3 Park (Downtown Akron)
  9. Cinemark (Cuyahoga Falls)
  10. Goodyear Heights Metro Park (Goodyear Heights)

Top 10 Culture & Education

  1. Blossom Music Center (Cuyahoga Falls)
  2. Akron Civic Theatre (Downtown Akron)
  3. Hale Farm & Village (Bath Township)
  4. Akron Children’s Museum (Downtown Akron)
  5. Akron Art Museum (Downtown Akron)
  6. Weathervane Playhouse (Merriman Valley)
  7. Akron-Summit County Public Library (Downtown Akron)
  8. The Rialto Theatre (Kenmore)
  9. Akron Fossils & Science Center (Copley)
  10. Edwin J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall (University of Akron)
All Cultural and Education

Top 10 Parks & Nature

  1. Portage Lakes State Park (Portage Lakes)
  2. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens (Highland Square) 
  3. Gorge Metro Park (Cuyahoga Falls)
  4. Lock 3 Park (Downtown Akron)
  5. Goodyear Heights Metro Park (Goodyear Heights)
  6. Wingfoot Lake State Park (Mogadore)
  7. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm (Merriman Valley)
  8. Sand Run Metro Park (Merriman Valley)
  9. Lake Anna Park (Barberton)
  10. Munroe Falls Metro Park (Munroe Falls)  
All Parks and Nature

Top 10 Entertainment

  1. The Great Escape Room (Downtown Akron)
  2. Cinemark (Cuyahoga Falls)
  3. Akron Break Room (University of Akron)
  4. Spins Bowl Akron (Ellet)
  5. Regal (Hudson)
  6. Lake 8 Movies (Barberton)
  7. Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park (Fairlawn)
  8. Highland Square Theatre (High Square)
  9. Kent Lanes-11th Frame (Kent)
  10. Regal Independence (Chapel Hill)
All Entertainment

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