3-Day Akron itinerary guide

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Akron — Man writing on concrete floor (Unsplash)

Top stops to prioritize

Blossom Music Center
Outback Steakhouse
Akron Zoo
Bricco
Portage Lakes State Park
Sweet Mary's Bakery
F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm
Sand Run Metro Park

Day 1: Most popular attractions

For day 1, we strategically grouped the most popular attraction, Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, with surrounding point of interests to start your trip off with a bang.

Blossom Music Center
F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm
Sand Run Metro Park
Cascade Valley Metro Park-Chuckery Area
The Plaza at Chapel Hill Shopping Center
Water Works Park

Day 2: East side of town

For day 2, we recommend exploring the east side side of town.

Akron Zoo
The Great Escape Room Akron
Canal Park
Akron Civic Theatre

Day 3: Off the beaten path

For day 3, if you don’t mind the extra trek, today covers more off the beaten path places like Portage Lakes State Park.

Portage Lakes State Park
Firestone Country Club
Goodyear Theater
Akron Children's Museum
John S. Knight Center

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