Christa’s guidebook
Food scene
Artisan Coffee
662 Canton RdAmazing coffee, great atmosphere, very friendly staff!
Pizza, fried chicken, + "jojos" aka potato wedges - originated here in Akron and a local staple!
Fiesta Pizza & Chicken
2792 Albrecht AvenuePizza, fried chicken, + "jojos" aka potato wedges - originated here in Akron and a local staple!
Freshest, most affordable produce you can find! Even has local items when available.
Beiler's Penn Dutch Market
13160 Cleveland Ave NWFreshest, most affordable produce you can find! Even has local items when available.
Handel's Ice Cream Tallmadge
2055 Eastwood AveAmazing homemade ice cream with a flavor for everyone!
Large farm stand that sells local products and ice cream right along the Towpath bike trail
14 locals recommend
Szalay's Farm & Market
4563 Riverview RdLarge farm stand that sells local products and ice cream right along the Towpath bike trail
Boathouse Cafe
Nice breakfast and brunch spot near a walkable lake
Family friendly dining and enjoyable window shops
9 locals recommend
Hartville Kitchen Restaurant & Bakery
1015 Edison St NWFamily friendly dining and enjoyable window shops
Great wine and food at a nice restaurant with lovely walkable grounds
61 locals recommend
Gervasi Vineyard
1700 55th St NEGreat wine and food at a nice restaurant with lovely walkable grounds
Sightseeing
Mogadore Reservoir
Fishing, hiking, canoeing/kayaking on a motor-free lake
Goodyear Heights Metro Park
2077 Newton StAbundant hiking trails in the woods, only ten minutes from our home
Home of the Goodyear Blimp! Playgrounds, picnic areas, and a view of the blimp takeoff
6 locals recommend
Wingfoot Lake State Park
993 Goodyear Park BlvdHome of the Goodyear Blimp! Playgrounds, picnic areas, and a view of the blimp takeoff
Lovely 1.8 mile hike through a native prairie, only five minutes from our home
Springfield Bog Metro Park
1400 Portage Line RoadLovely 1.8 mile hike through a native prairie, only five minutes from our home
Walkable zoo in about 1.5 hours with a small train ride and carousel, a favorite of ours
53 locals recommend
Akron Zoo
500 Edgewood AveWalkable zoo in about 1.5 hours with a small train ride and carousel, a favorite of ours
Amazing waterfall tucked into the woods, with spots to play in the creek along the way
8 locals recommend
Blue Hen Falls
Amazing waterfall tucked into the woods, with spots to play in the creek along the way
Historic covered bridge with creek access below for splashing and playing
Everett Road Covered Bridge
Everett Road Covered BridgeHistoric covered bridge with creek access below for splashing and playing
Amazing, up-close views of waterfalls, accessible a short walk from the parking lot. There is also a hiking trail that goes through the woods around the falls, and the Bike and Hike trail links up here as well.
24 locals recommend
Brandywine Falls
Amazing, up-close views of waterfalls, accessible a short walk from the parking lot. There is also a hiking trail that goes through the woods around the falls, and the Bike and Hike trail links up here as well.
87 miles of crushed limestone trail that follows the historic canal system, and a railway line that takes visitors up and down the valley. Great biking location! Runs from New Philadelphia to Cleveland.
10 locals recommend
Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail
Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail87 miles of crushed limestone trail that follows the historic canal system, and a railway line that takes visitors up and down the valley. Great biking location! Runs from New Philadelphia to Cleveland.
Paved walking and biking trail that covers the greater Akron region, and at times follows along the Cuyahoga River.
Bike and Hike Trail
Bike and Hike TrailPaved walking and biking trail that covers the greater Akron region, and at times follows along the Cuyahoga River.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
2121 George Halas Dr NWStan Hywet Hall & Gardens
714 N Portage PathNeighborhoods
Peninsula
Historic neighborhood in Cuyahoga Valley National Park
City/town information
Walkable downtown with a unique, vegan-friendly food scene. Farmer's Market every Saturday in the summertime.
10 locals recommend
Kent
Walkable downtown with a unique, vegan-friendly food scene. Farmer's Market every Saturday in the summertime.
Kidron
Nearby Amish country with many local farmers markets
Music scene
Blossom Music Center
1145 W Steels Corners RdConcerts and events all summer, beautiful outdoor venue
Shopping
Hartville Thrift Shoppe
If you like thrifting, this place has everything!
Playgrounds
Fenced-in playground with equipment for all sizes and ages - a definite favorite, less than 15 minutes away
Mila's Hope and Rowyn's Dreams Playground
Fenced-in playground with equipment for all sizes and ages - a definite favorite, less than 15 minutes away
Springfield Township Police Department
Great little playground along the shore of Springfield Lake