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Welcome to Akron, Ohio.
Akron is located in Summit County, Ohio. It is the largest city in Summit County and is the county seat. A city of northeast Ohio south-southeast of Cleveland. Its first rubber factory was established in 1869 by B.F. Goodrich (1841-1888). In the early 20th century Akron was known as "the rubber capital of the world." Population: 212,000.
It is located between Cleveland to the north and Canton to the south. The three metropolitan areas together have a combined population of about 2,900,000, making it the most populous section of the state.
Akron Canton Regional Airport is 15 miles/20 minutes away; Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is 40 miles/60 minutes away; and Akron Fulton Airport (small aircraft only) within city limits. Major Highways serving Akron are Interstates 71, 76, 77 and 271; State Route 8; and the Ohio Turnpike.
Today, Greater Akron is strengthening its position as the prototypical American city. Its economy is driven by research and development, and a growing service sector, while maintaining a higher than average manufacturing base. Total jobs in the Akron MSA have increased during the last three decades. The Akron area's geographic location makes it easily accessible to major retail and manufacturing markets throughout the United States.
Four colleges and universities within the Tri-County area provide a full range of undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs. The University of Akron and Kent State University are ranked 3rd and 5th respectively in the state in terms of enrollment.
Culture and recreation are vital parts of the lifestyle in the Greater Akron area. Many newcomers to the area are astonished at the quality and quantity of leisure-time activities available. Whatever your cultural tastes - music, art, theater, opera or ballet - you will find them satisfied in this part of northeast Ohio.
Within the pages of this extensive website, you will be able to locate shops, restaurants, hotels, businesses and most anything else you may wish to find. We aim to present you with the best information in Akron, Ohio, together with special deals and online features. Enjoy browsing and see what Akron has to offer.
Information is constantly changing and we are therefore unable to ensure that the data is always correct. If you have a business that is not listed or the data is incorrect, please contact us and we will correct the information as soon as we can.
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Local daily news in Akron:
Drug charges at Copley Road home
A man was taken into custody Wednesday night after Akron police and the Summit County Drug Unit executed a search warrant at a Copley Road residence.
Ohio woman gets 5 years in $8M heist
AKRON: A woman who helped her boyfriend steal more than $8 million from an armored car company has been sentenced to five years in prison.
House fire displaces Kenmore family
An adult and two children have been displaced following a fire Sunday in a house in the Kenmore area of Akron.
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Places of interest:
Cuyahoga Falls, OH (5.2 miles), Portage Lakes, OH (5.6 miles), Tallmadge, OH (6.7 miles), Silver Lake, OH (6.8 miles), Lakemore, OH (7.0 miles), Munroe Falls, OH (7.1 miles), Barberton, OH (7.2 miles), Fairlawn, OH (7.9 miles).
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Hotels in Akron
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Holiday Inn Exp South Conv Ctr
2940 Chenoweth Road Akron Oh 44312
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Comfort Inn Akron
2863 S ARLINGTON ROAD - Akron, OH, US 44312
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Courtyard Akron
100 Springside Drive Akron Oh 44333
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Residence Inn Akron
120 MONTROSE WEST AVE - Akron, OH, US 44321
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Days Inn South Akron Airport
3237 S. Arlington Road, Akron, OH 44312 US
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Comfort Inn West
130 MONTROSE WEST AVE. - Akron, OH, US 44321
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Radisson Akron
200 MONTROSE WEST AVENUE - Akron, OH, US 44321
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Quality Inn Akron
70 Rothrock Rd
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Red Roof Akron South
2939 S ARLINGTON RD - Akron, OH, US 44312
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Four Points Akron West
3150 WEST MARKET ST - Akron, OH, US 44333
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Hampton Inn Kent Akron
4406 STATE ROUTE 43 - Brimfield, OH, US 44240
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Best Western Inn & Suites
160 Montrose West Avenue, Akron, Ohio, United States, 44321-1372
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Fairfield Fis Akron
1025 Interstate Parkway Akron Oh 44312
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Super8 Akron Fairlawn Copley
I77 Rt18 Ext 137a 9 Rothrock R Akron Oh 44321 1330
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Hampton Inn Akron South
3225 S ARLINGTON ROAD - Akron, OH, US 44312
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Holiday Inn AKRON-FAIRLAWN
4073 MEDINA RD - Akron, OH, US 44333
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Crowne Plaza Quaker Square
135 SOUTH BROADWAY - Akron, OH, US 44308
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