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Akron Residents Enjoy Strong Quality of Life
Searching for the right place to put down roots? Look no further than Akron. A recent CNBC poll ranks Akron as one of the best cities in the United States for first-time home buyers. Akron was also listed by Business Week magazine as the eighth most affordable place to buy a home in America.
The cost of living in the Greater Akron region is well below the national average, with homes priced from $110,000 to $150,000 in most areas around the city. The average mortgage payment for local... Read More »
Akron Offers Bevy of Cultural Attractions
Civic Duty
Constructed on the cusp of the Great Depression in 1929, the Akron Civic Theatre is one of only five remaining atmospheric theaters in the country, among facilities of its size, allowing patrons to experience a twinkling star-lit sky and intermittent clouds moving across the horizon, all while sitting inside the auditorium.
The theater, designed by famed architect John Eberson, underwent a $22.6 million restoration that was completed in November 2002.
Today, the theater hosts live... Read More »
There's Plenty of Action in Akron
Perhaps the most iconic hub of Akron activity is the nearby Cuyahoga National Park, located on the banks of the Cuyahoga River. Native Americans named the river the Crooked River, and guests can test their adrenaline levels on the river's 6.8 miles of whitewater rapids. The rapid is labeled a class1, so it's safe for the whole family. For those who prefer to stay on land, the park offers plenty of dry alternatives. There are miles of bike paths to choose from, including the Bike... Read More »
From Fine Food to Fast Food, Akron Offers It All
Offering an all-American menu with the convenience of a carhop, Swenson's Drive-In is hamburger heaven for Akron locals. The first Swenson's opened in 1934 and has since expanded to include six locations throughout Akron. The signature dish is a Galley Boy burger, a double burger with two special sauces that keeps customers coming back for more. Swenson's was recently voted 2010's #1 Best Burger by Ohio's Fox 8 news, and the Swenson's website has a special section dedicated to... Read More »
Akron Zoo is Great for Animals Lovers
Animal Magnetism
The 50-acre Akron Zoological Park houses more than 700 animals, including the endangered Humboldt penguins, snow leopards, Sumatran tigers, jaguars and Komodo dragons and draws more than 150,000 visitors a year.
The zoo is one of only 218 accredited world conservation zoos by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The zoo has undergone numerous expansions since the founding of the Akron Children’s Zoo in 1953.
In 2005, the zoo underwent the largest expansion in its history with... Read More »
Sleep in Akron's Silos
For tourists, or even residents, looking for a break from the norm and tired of staying in the same cookie-cutter hotels, Akron offers a unique alternative: the Quaker Square Inn.
It was featured on Forbes.com as one of the top 10 "Most Unusual Hotels in America." Located on the University of Akron campus and housed within 36 towering grain silos — which once held 1.5 million bushels of grain for Quaker Oats Co. — the hotel gives visitors a peek into an influential industry of the city's past... Read More »
Canal Park Stadium in Akron, OH
Canal Park
Canal Park in Akron, OH, is home to the Akron Aeros of the Eastern League, a Class AA minor league affiliate of the Cleveland Indians. The stadium takes its name from its location adjacent to the Ohio and Erie Canal, which runs behind the left-field wall. The stadium is designed as a single deck with the concourse at the top, and all seats for Aeros games are sold for one price regardless of number of rows from the field. The stadium features 25 luxury boxes and a digital scoreboard... Read More »
Akron Offers Plenty of Culture, Recreation
Busy bodies are a common sight in the Akron area, thanks to several cultural and recreational destinations that people can enjoy. A few of these include:
Akron Art Museum
Akron Art Museum blends an old 1899 post office with a new $35 million addition.
“The building is stunning. The lobby is stunning. Events and exhibits are exciting just because they’re in this space,” says Jessie Raynor, director of the Akron Area Arts Alliance.
Akron Zoological Park
The popular zoo houses... Read More »
Akron, OH, in a Weekend
Akron, the "Rubber Capital of the World," is known for its connection to B.F. Goodrich Tires and more recently its innovations in polymer and liquid crystal technology, but the city has much more to offer, including an eclectic mix of historic treasures from the past and progressive culture featuring trends of the future. Downtown Akron is vibrant and active, teeming with art, museums, restaurants, theaters and other nightlife staples, and just outside the urban landscape, visitors... Read More »
Akron, OH Beer is Hoppin
Akron, OH's breweries are full scale and full throttle. The city is home to three of the best beer makers in the state. Unfortunately, these breweries are not attached to pubs, but you can find their brews in bottles at regional stores or behind many local bars.
Ohio Brewing Company is located in downtown Akron in the historic Selle building. It was founded in 1997 and has produced award-winning beers such as the Verich Gold, Cardinal Ale and Steel Valley Stout.
There's a long line of beers... Read More »
Akron Art Museum Paints Community Pride
The Akron Art Museum blends an old 1899 post office and a $35 million addition to create a potent combination that’s turned the museum into a hot spot.
“The building is stunning. The lobby is stunning. Events are exciting just because they’re in the space,” says Jessie Raynor, director of the Akron Arts Area Alliance, which has its offices down the street. “The building and the energy it has brought in make it the place to be.”
With a 160-seat auditorium, the museum attracts audiences for its... Read More »
