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Sights and landmarks in Akron

6 sights worth seeing in Akron: landmarks, galleries, monuments and viewpoints.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

Sights and landmarks in Akron

  1. See

    Akron Art Museum

    In 2007, the museum opened its new modern glass and steel facility.

  2. See

    Akron Zoo

    This family-friendly zoo is dedicated to wildlife conservation. The more than 700 animals on display include the rare snow leopard as well as Humboldt penguins and Galapagos tortoises, and an Andean condor.

  3. See

    Hale Farm & Village

    Hale Farm & Village presents daily 19th century life in a rural community by demonstrating heritage farming and gardens, barns and buildings throughout the grounds. Glassblowing, blacksmithing, basket making, spinning, weaving, pottery, candle making, broom making, and brick making. See the event calendar for special events.

    Jun-Aug: Wed-Sun 10AM-5PM; Sep-Oct: Sat Sun 10AM-5PM$10 adults, $5 children

  4. See

    Home of John Brown

    The famous abolitionist called Akron his home from where he launched his fight to free slaves including the Harper’s Ferry raid in 1859.

    Guided tours hours: Wed-Fri 12:30PM & 2:30PMAdult $5, senior or child $4

  5. See

    Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens

    The former home of Goodyear executive F.A. Sieberling and his family, this early 20th century 65-room mansion welcomes visitors to tour the house, the grounds, and the out-buildings.

    April 1-December 30: daily 9AM-6PM (buildings close at 4:30PM). Closed: Easter, November 13 & 14 (for holiday decorating), Thanksgiving, December 24 at 1PM, Christmas Day, and December 31

  6. See

    The University of Akron Hower House

    A quaint Victorian Mansion, originally owned by one of Akron's Rubber Barons.

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Akron (CC BY-SA 4.0).