Romantic Things to Do in Akron

E.J. Thomas Hall offers ample opportunities to get cozy with your loved one while enjoying a show. Choose from a variety of options such as a Broadway show, the Akron Symphony Orchestra, Tuesday Musical Club, ballets, comedies, and other entertainers throughout the year.

E.J. Thomas Hall
198 Hill Street
Akron, OH 44304
330 972-7570

Experience the beauty of nature during a scenic walk at the Nature Realm, part of the Summit County Metroparks. The manicured gardens, abundant wildlife, ponds and the trails throughout provide the perfect backdrop for a relaxing, intimate outing with your loved one.

F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm
1828 Smith Road
Akron, OH 44313
330 865-8065 or 330 865-8060

Canal Park is conveniently located in downtown Akron, where you can enjoy dinner and drinks at one of many restaurants before or after taking in an Akron Aeros game. This minor league team's stadium is top notch, you are close to the action no matter where you sit.

Canal Park
300 South Main Street
Akron, OH 44308
800 97-AEROS

Create memories that you will cherish forever in a hot air balloon ride over scenic Akron. Enjoy spectacular views of hills, farms, lakes, valleys and treetops. Each ride ends with a champagne toast. Offered May 15th – October 31st.

Fun-Makers
Tallmadge Launch Site: Carter Lumber Offices
601 Tallmadge Road
Kent, OH 44240
800 704-2511

An elegant evening awaits you and yours at one of America's largest dinner theaters, the Carousel Dinner Theatre. Gourmet food and a live Braodway show will give you an evening that you won't soon forget.

Carousel Dinner Theatre
1275 E Waterloo Road
Akron, OH 44306
330 724-9855

From April through December, Stan Hywet is a beautiful option for a romantic outing. Tour the gorgeous Manor House, a Tudor Revival style 65-room mansion with its décor filled with treasures from around the world. There are 70 acres on the estate with a variety of beautiful gardens to get lost in during the warmer months. During the holidays, the estate transformed itself into a winter wonderland.

Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens
714 N. Portage Path
Akron, OH 44303
330 836-5533

Become a kid again as you experience the wild life of over 700 animals at the Akron Zoo. This small zoo allows for an up close and personal experience. It is a relaxing and enjoyable time for all ages, year-round.

Akron Zoological Park
500 Edgewood Avenue
Akron, OH 44307
330 375-2550

Pack a picnic, order a pizza, or buy snacks at the winery to enjoy with a bottle of your favorite wine. Savor various wines in the wine tasting rooms 7 days a week. Take in the beautiful outdoor scenery on the winery deck or the indoor sitting rooms. Acres of vines in the winery lawn await your stroll. Occasional concerts and festivals are held onsite throughout the summer months.

Winery at Wolf Creek
2637 S. Cleveland Massillon Road
Norton, OH 44203
800 436-0426

Experience art together at the newly expanded 12,000 square feet Akron Art Museum. Art collections from 1850 to the present are on display in the galleries. Traveling art collections change throughout the year so there is always something new to discover.

Akron Art Museum
One South High Street
Akron, OH 44308
330 376-9185