About this city
Also known as: The Rubber Capital of the World
Akron is a historic, dynamically growing city serving as the county seat of Summit County, beautifully positioned along the Little Cuyahoga River in northeastern Ohio. Founded in 1825 along the strategic peak of the Ohio and Erie Canal, the city dramatically exploded into global dominance during the early 20th century as the undisputed 'Rubber Capital of the World,' serving as the global headquarters for tire giants like Goodyear, Firestone, and Goodrich. Today, Akron has masterfully transformed its heavy industrial blue-collar legacy into a cutting-edge epicenter for polymer science, advanced biomaterials, and high-tech manufacturing. The city balances its proud industrial innovations with a vibrant cultural arts district, historic canal towpath trails, and a lovely urban landscape flanked by forested valley preserves.
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Suggested stay: 1–2 days
Tour the opulent, 65-room Tudor Revival manor at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, bike or hike the historic Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail, explore childhood memories at the Akron Children's Museum, and see exotic wildlife at the Akron Zoo.