South Akron
Akron
Visit South Akron
Popular places to visit
Akron Civic Theater
You can enjoy a show at Akron Civic Theater during your trip to Akron. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens during your travels in Akron. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.
Summit Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Summit Mall during your trip to Fairlawn. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Cuyahoga River
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cuyahoga River during your travels in Merriman Valley.
University of Akron
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Akron, during your trip to Akron. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Akron Children's Hospital
Though Akron Children's Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Akron while you are here.
Things to do
Cuyahoga Valley National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Self-Guided Akron Scavenger Hunt: Burn Rubber Round Akron
Top hotels in South Akron
Radisson Hotel Akron/Fairlawn
Poor service
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Cuyahoga Falls - Akron
Clean rooms, well stocked bathrooms. Comfortable beds. Friendly staff. Good breakfast bar. Location is close to stores, restaurants and easily as accessible to interstate
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026
Hampton Inn Akron-South
Great stay!
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Akron Canton Airport
Yes on both
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
Econo Lodge Cleveland Southeast - Kent
Room was clean and the staff was very nice
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026
Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center
Central location, clean room, nice exercise room and pool.
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Akron
Firestone Park
While there might not be top attractions in Firestone Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Firestone Stadium and Firestone Country Club.
Downtown Akron
Downtown Akron is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Canal Park and EJ Thomas Hall.
East Akron
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in East Akron and surrounding area, you can visit Derby Downs and InfoCision Stadium.
Middlebury
Though Middlebury might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like InfoCision Stadium and EJ Thomas Hall.
Sherbondy Hill
While visiting Sherbondy Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Akron Zoo and Perkins Park.
West Hill
If you're spending some time in West Hill, Cuyahoga Valley National Park and The Glendale Steps are top sights worth seeing.
