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Akron, Ohio Hotel near University of Akron

The Radisson is located at the intersection of Interstate 77 and State Route 18 in Fairlawn, a suburb of Akron, Ohio. Hotel guests enjoy easy access to several attractions, including the Akron Art Museum, the Akron Zoological Park and the Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens. Ideal for prospective students and visiting parents, we are just 20 minutes from the University of Akron. The hotel is also just 20-30 miles southeast of Cleveland and the Cleveland Hopkins Airport. Akron-Canton Regional Airport is 25 miles north.

Our Akron, Ohio hotel is convenient to the following attractions:

  • Akron Art Museum (12.9 miles)
    When you're visiting Akron, be sure to stop by this museum. Holdings include American and European art from the 19th and 20th centuries.
    Phone: (330) 376-9185
  • Akron Zoological Park (9.5 miles)
    Located just outside downtown Akron, this 50-acre zoo is home to over 700 animals, including lions, flamingos, and Galapagos tortoises.
    Phone: (330) 375-2550
    9.5 miles from hotel
  • Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (12.9 miles)
    Take a relaxing, enjoyable ride on this 1940s railroad and view the picturesque scenery surrounding Akron.
    Phone: (330) 657-2000
  • Geauga Lake and Wildwater Kingdom (29.5 miles)
    This water park offers fun for the whole family. Enjoy water slides, a lazy river and a wave pool.
    Phone: (330) 562-8303
  • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (31.2 miles)
    Just a short drive away in Cleveland, this popular attraction is a tribute to some of the most famous names in music.
    Phone: (216) 781-7625
  • Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens (7.6 miles)
    Take a tour of the grounds and home at this historic site, named for the Olde English term meaning "stone quarry."
    Phone: (330) 836-5533
  • University of Akron (13.7 miles)
    This university was founded in 1870 and offers 300 degree programs.
    Phone: (330) 972-7111

About Akron

Set in the hills of the Western Reserve along the Eerie Canal, Akron, Ohio sits in a great spot. The location explains why the city boasts a prosperous history replete with capital-minded industrialists who specialized in everything from rubber to edibles. At the end of the 19th century, Akron became the home of BF Goodrich and the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, making it the "Rubber Capital of the World." Today, the city is a hub for the research and development of polymers. Akron knows how to play, too, and entices visitors yearly with a multitude of things to see and do. Hamburgers, waffle cones and Cracker Jacks are all tied to Akron as well. You can head to Canal Park Stadium to enjoy a few of these homespun treats as well as watch some local baseball courtesy of the Akron Aeros. Besides restaurants, nightlife, museums and the zoo, the city boasts several historical homes and terrific shopping. Quaker Square, former home of the Quaker Oats factory, provides shopping and food in one of the city's most historical sections. If a quick trip out of town is what you're after, the Wolf Creek Winery is not far away. Find more romantic diversions at nearby Cuyahoga Falls, where you can enjoy scenic beauty and dinner for two above the roaring rapids.

Did you know?

Akron's city mechanical engineer Frank Loomis built the world's first police car in 1899. It was an electric wagon that ran 30 miles at speeds up to 16mph and came complete with lights, gongs, and a stretcher.

Nearby Attractions

Akron Aeros Pro Football Hall of Fame Carousel Dinner Theatre Blossom Music Center Cleveland Browns Cleveland Indians Playhouse Square Center

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