Akron - Ohio - Culture

Located close to Cleveland and Canton airports and within easy via Interstates 76 and 77, Akron is the perfect destination for an Ohio getaway! Honored as an All-American City, Akron offers world-class attractions while maintaining its Midwest warmth and friendliness.

The population of Akron is 223,019 having a city size of 62 square miles and is one of the cloudiest cities of America. 10 million people live within a 150 mile radius of Akron 50% of American population lives within a 500 mile radius of Akron. It is the fifth largest city in Ohio.

Some of the best attractions are Canal Park; the finest minor league ballpark in the country, which is home to Cleveland Indians' AA team; a Broadway-style performing arts hall; a convention center showcasing major events; Carousel Dinner Theatre, the nation's largest professional dinner theatre; world-famous Harry London's Chocolate Factory; Stan Hywet, a 65-room English Tudor mansion; plus lakes, hike/bike trails, ski resorts and golf courses, including the famed site of the NEC World Series of Golf. And, just a short distance away are three fabulous halls of fame: Akron's National Inventors Hall of Fame, Canton's Pro Football Hall of Fame and Cleveland's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.

Akron, Ohio, is The City of Invention. A two-time All-America City and given first place in the City Livability Award competition by the United States Conference of Mayors in 1999.

Now, Akron is a world-renowned center of polymer research, and development.

High quality, affordable housing makes Akron an attractive place to live. The availability of green space provided by 6,600 acres of Metropolitan Parks, just moments from residential areas makes Akron a pleasing combination of urban convenience and pastoral beauty. The park system includes a 25-mile bike and hike trail.