WGC Invitational

WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational

An annual Professional Golf Association (PGA) event, hosting a competition of the winners of major international golf events. It is held on the famed 7,283-yard South Course that was designed by Bert Way in 1929, and updated by Robert Trent Jones in 1960. Firestone is one of Tiger Woods' favorite courses, winning here a PGA Tour record 7 times.

Getting there: at Firestone Country Club
Website: pgatour.com (opens in a new tab)

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Firestone Metro Park
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All-American Soap Box Derby
Begun in 1934, this annual event allows boys and girls ages 8-17 to compete in non-motorized racecars for scholarships and other prizes. Contestants qualify in regional events throughout the year before competing in the final in Akron each summer.
Drink
Thirsty Dog Brewing Company Taphouse
587 Grant St
Tue-Thu noon-9PM, Fri Sat noon-10PM, Sun noon-5PM
Buy
Don Drumm Studios & Gallery
Best known for Don's cast aluminum crafts. Awesome collection of art work by various artists. Walk through it as if it's an overcrowded museum - you don't need to be looking to buy to enjoy this gallery. The small gift shop contains many reasonably priced items you won't find anywhere else in town from handmade jewelry and clothing to fancy soaps and creative greeting cards.