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Awesome Akron

Awesome Akron

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Created by Rachel Whinnery • Updated On: July 23, 2015

Some call it a suburb of Cleveland, I call it a slice of heaven. It's easier than you think to find a great cup of coffee, a park to relax in, a basket of tasty tater tots, and more.

Derby Downs - Home of the All-American Soap Box Derby is one of Awesome Akron.

1. Derby Downs - Home of the All-American Soap Box Derby

7.9
789 Derby Downs Dr, Akron, OH
Race Track · Ellet · 5 tips and reviews
Crest Bakery is one of Awesome Akron.

2. Crest Bakery

7.8
880 N Main St (Cuyahoga Falls Ave), Akron, OH
Bakery · North Hill · 7 tips and reviews

Rachel W.Rachel Whinnery: They have decadent cronuts. Just one might make your teeth melt because they're so sweet. (Totally worth it though.)

Akron Art Museum is one of Awesome Akron.

3. Akron Art Museum

8.9
1 S High St, Akron, OH
Art Museum · Downtown Akron · 23 tips and reviews
Nervous Dog Coffee Bar is one of Awesome Akron.

4. Nervous Dog Coffee Bar

8.0
4161 Steels Pointe (at Courthouse Dr), Stow, OH
Coffee Shop · 32 tips and reviews

Rachel W.Rachel Whinnery: Wonderful coffee shop. Pick up a copy of The Devilstrip while you're there.

Aladdin's Eatery is one of Awesome Akron.

5. Aladdin's Eatery

8.1
1991 Portage Trl, Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Mediterranean Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews
Akron Zoo is one of Awesome Akron.

6. Akron Zoo

8.7
500 Edgewood Ave (Euclid Ave.), Akron, OH
Park · West Akron · 53 tips and reviews
The Lockview is one of Awesome Akron.

7. The Lockview

8.7
207 S Main St (at University Ave.), Akron, OH
Bar · Downtown Akron · 86 tips and reviews

Rachel W.Rachel Whinnery: Always a great time when with friends. Dozen+ varieties of grilled cheese... Can't go wrong with any.

Canal Park is one of Awesome Akron.

8. Canal Park

9.0
300 S Main St, Akron, OH
Baseball Stadium · Downtown Akron · 37 tips and reviews
Johnny J's Pub & Grille is one of Awesome Akron.

9. Johnny J's Pub & Grille

5.7
1282 Weathervane Ln (Merriman Rd), Akron, OH
Pub · Merriman Valley · 27 tips and reviews
Sand Run Metro Park is one of Awesome Akron.

10. Sand Run Metro Park

8.9
1400 Sand Run Pkwy, Akron, OH
Park · Merriman Valley · 20 tips and reviews
Starbucks is one of Awesome Akron.

11. Starbucks

8.0
2884 S Arlington Rd, Akron, OH
Coffee Shop · 36 tips and reviews

Rachel W.Rachel Whinnery: Best baristas in the biz. No joke. 👍

Cilantro Thai & Sushi is one of Awesome Akron.

12. Cilantro Thai & Sushi

8.0
326 S Main St, Akron, OH
Thai Restaurant · Downtown Akron · 44 tips and reviews

Rachel W.Rachel Whinnery: Panang curry with tofu was amazing! I want to go right back and get it again... with sweet sticky rice + mango for dessert.

FirstEnergy Stadium - Cub Cadet Field is one of Awesome Akron.

13. FirstEnergy Stadium - Cub Cadet Field

267 S Union St (at The University of Akron), Akron, OH
College Soccer Field · University of Akron · 6 tips and reviews

Rachel W.Rachel Whinnery: Go Zips! Can't go wrong with a University of Akron soccer game.

Wally Waffle is one of Awesome Akron.

14. Wally Waffle

8.8
845 W Market St, Akron, OH
Breakfast Spot · Highland Square · 25 tips and reviews

Rachel W.Rachel Whinnery: The most comforting of breakfast food: veggie omelette and bacon. 😋

Rubber City Clothing is one of Awesome Akron.

15. Rubber City Clothing

8.0
18 N High St (Market), Akron, OH
Boutique · Downtown Akron · 7 tips and reviews
Nuevo Mod Mex is one of Awesome Akron.

16. Nuevo Mod Mex

54 E Mill St (High Street), Akron, OH
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Akron · 22 tips and reviews