Profiles Index
Summit Mall
Summit Mall is an upscale mall, located on Market Street in the northern Akron suburb of Fairlawn. The popular mall features 120 shops and services as well as a food court, a Starbuck's outlet, and a Ruby Tuesday's restaurant.
Stan Hywet Hall
Stan Hywet Hall in Akron, Ohio is a National Historic Landmark. The 65-room Tudor-style mansion was built by Goodyear Rubber Company founder, F.A. Seiberling and his wife Gertrude. Today, the gracious mansion and elaborate gardens are open to the public. The site also hosts a variety of special events throughout the year.
West Point Market - Akron Ohio
The West Point Market is more than a grocer, it's an upscale shopping experience offering only the best of gourmet foods, located in Akron, Ohio. There are more than a dozen departments for your shopping delight, with two departments rated 2006 “Best in Akron” by the [i]Akron Life & Leisure[/i] for 2006.
Harry London Chocolates
The Harry London Chocolate Factory has been creating the finest of candies and chocolates in Akron for the past 84 years. Enjoy a guided tour where you can see how they churn out over 80,000 pounds of delicious chocolates and candies and treat yourself to free samples of their many candies and chocolates.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
The Pro Football Hall of Fame, located in Canton Ohio, was opened in 1963 with 17 charter inductees. Today, the museum features scores of players, coaches, and owners as well as exhibits about football, the super bowl, and the history of the game.
Seiberling Nature Realm
The F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm is 104 acres of nature to study and enjoy. Located within the Sand Run Metro Parks, it features a visitors' center, hiking trails, three ponds, gardens, and an array of special programs throughout the year.
E. J. Thomas Hall - Akron
E.J. Thomas Hall is located on the campus of The University of Akron. This performance hall is the largest of three in Akron, and home of the Akron Symphony Orchestra, the Tuesday Musical Club and the Children's Concert Society. Each year, more than 400,000 guests enjoy world-class performances including Broadway musicals, ballets, comedies, lectures, entertainers, and special events at the venue.
All-American Soap Box Derby
The All-American Soap Box Derby is an annual event held in late July or early August at Akron's Derby Downs race track. The event, begun in 1934, allows boys and girls ages 8-17 to compete in home-made, non-motorized cars for scholarships and other prizes. The race event is surrounded by a week full of activities, including a parade, a rally, and celebrity appearances.
The Akron Zoo
The Akron Zoo, begun in 1953 as the Akron Children's Zoo, is a small, family-friendly park, located just west of downtown Akron. The 50-acre zoo is home to over 700 animals, including the endangered Humboldt penguins, jaguar, and the elusive snow leopard.
University of Akron
The University of Akron, founded in 1870, is located in the heart of the "Rubber City." The school, best know for its College of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering, offers 300 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The sprawling city campus has an enrollment of over 23,000 students, and continues to expand.
Living in Akron Ohio
Akron, Ohio is the county seat and largest metropolitan area of Summit County. The community of 217,000+ residents offers a high quality of life with endless entertainment options, affordable housing, convenient access to major highways, quality higher education at the University of Akron, and 6,600 acres of scenic park areas.
All Fired Up! Pottery Studio
All Fired Up! is “a paint your own pottery studio” located in Akron, OH, near the Wallhaven district. There are over 300 pieces of unfired pottery begging to receive your creative touch. Use the supplied art materials to bring your pottery to life. When finished, you will have a unique piece of art for yourself or to give as a gift. Bring a friend or book a party for an even more enjoyable time. This is fun for every age, from toddlers to adults.
Akron-Canton Airport
Akron-Canton Airport, established in 1946, is located midway between Akron and Canton, Ohio, just off of I-77. The airport is served by six commercial carriers. In 2005, over 1.4 million passengers traveled through the airport.
Goodyear Blimp
Akron Ohio's Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company has been building blimps since 1925. In the past they have been used for military surveillance as well as for air demonstrations. Today, the company's three distinctive "ambassadors" are used primarily for sporting events and to ferry corporate guests.