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Greater Akron and Summit County offer fun for everyone! Don’t miss Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, the largest historic estate in Ohio. More exciting attractions nearby include the museums and restaurants of downtown Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, the Akron Zoo, Hale Farm & Village, Akron Art Museum, and the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad.

Be sure to come back and visit our area during the 2024 Solar Eclipse. Akron is in the path of totality!

Home to Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co, Gojo (makers of Purell), and All-American Soap Box Derby!

Discover our unique history, sample our foods and local brews, learn about German culture, spend time with Alpacas, have fun shopping, or enjoy outdoor adventures in one of our 3 state parks. Portage County is a short distance to Cleveland, Akron, Canton, as well as the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

Central Portage County is part of a new trail called “Take a Trip on I-76.” We also have a Sweet Tooth Trail! Along with:

• “Creepy” Karpis and the Last Great Train Heist happened in Portage County.

• Today the Kent Bog supports the largest southernmost stand of tamarack trees in the US.

• United States President James Garfield and abolitionist John Brown rank among Portage County’s more notable residents.

And more!

Enjoy Kingwood Center Garden’s Café and adventure tours. Immerse yourself on the internationally famous Shawshank Trail’s 15 filming sites from The Shawshank Redemption movie. Journey through BibleWalk’s life-sized wax museum, Museum of Woodcarving, and rare Bible collection. Surprise your guests with a craft beer tasting in a former mortuary or sip blueberry wine overlooking a blueberry field.