Akron is located in Ohio, United States. The city is also the administrative center of Summit County. Akron is mainly spread between Ohio, the Erie Canal and Little Cuyahoga River, with Cleveland to the south. Geographically it is situated in the middle of New York and Chicago with a population of 199 thousand people living within the city limits. Akron is the 5th most populated city in the state of Ohio and 113th most populated city in the United States. There are connecting flights from Akron-Canton Airport, from Atlanta, Boston, New York, Orlando, Philadelphia, and Chicago.
You can reach the city center using the RTA metro or the 110 bus route or rent a car from the airport to use when visiting the city. The Akron Art Museum, which was reopened in 2007 and is made up mostly glass and iron, is one of the city’s main attractions. The Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens is a historic venue to visit. The Akron Zoo, with over 700 different varieties of animals, is a favorite among both locals and tourists. Among other venues that stand out in the city are the Akron Theater for its impressive sound system and Ohio Festival, which attracts the attention of tourists because of its various artistic activities that are held in the streets throughout the year. Porthouse Theater and Akron Theater are venues in the city that host important events. Those looking to go shopping should consider going to Orangerie Mall and Chapel Hill Mall. In addition, the Don Drumm Studios and Gallery is among the popular venues for shopping in Akron’s center. The area is famous for its fast food; make sure to taste some of the countless varieties of hamburgers.
