Top rated Tourist attractions in Akron

Experience the best that Akron has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 40 places from Tourist attraction category.

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F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm
Park
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Hands down one of the best walking, garden, and scenery parks in Ohio! Today as I was meditating sitting on a rock; I started to cry. Nature really soothes your soul and helps rid your spirit from all the toxins of life. Now, I’m not saying your gonna need Kleenex- my jacket sleeve worked just fine...
4.90 (1.5K reviews)
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Dr. Bob's Home
Historical landmark
πŸ‘πŸ‘ What an experience!! I really enjoyed visiting Dr. Bob Smith’s historic house where Bill did his first 12 step with Bob. I am so grateful to AA for saving my life and this place is such spiritual gem. The gift shop is great as well! I bought a shirt, a lapel pin, an original Big Book and a coffee cu...
4.90 (794 reviews)
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Hampton Hills Metro Park Mountain Bike Area
Park
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Well maintained and a lot of fun. Bike paths ranging from moderate to expert
4.90 (235 reviews)
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Dr. Bob's Grave
Museum
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Moving experience. Worth the drive.
4.90 (127 reviews)
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Sand Run Metro Park
City park
Park with wetland favored by naturalists for salamander-migration watching, plus skating & sledding.
4.80 (1.4K reviews)
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Hampton Hills Metro Park
Park
This 655-acre expanse with an archery range & bluebirds also has 2 hiking trails lined with streams.
4.80 (395 reviews)
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Cascade Valley Metro Park - Overlook Area
Park
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Very nice, paved trail at the Outlook trail. Perfect for those who can't navigate the other trails. Love the view and it is pleasant walk.
4.80 (329 reviews)
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Little Turtle Pond
Park
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Beautiful park. Watched the heron fish while we fished. Saw a hawk scoop up a fish too. Annual kids fishing derby is a lot fun.
4.80 (295 reviews)
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Sand Run Metro Park-Big Bend Area
Park
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Great area to start your hike on the Towpath. There's a small lake that is used for ice skating. Restroom on site.
4.80 (258 reviews)
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Firestone Metro Park-Tuscarawas Meadows Area
City park
Sizable park offering playing fields, trails & a pond plus fishing, sledding & cross-country skiing.
4.70 (1.1K reviews)
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Cascade Valley Metro Park-Chuckery Area
City park
Pet-friendly park featuring fishing, hiking, sports, picnic areas, shelters & restrooms.
4.70 (1K reviews)
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Loyd H Roland Memorial Park
Park
70-acre park with trails through rolling hills & woodland, plus a skating pond & disc-golf course.
4.70 (508 reviews)
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Mingo Lodge - Sand Run Metro Park
City park
πŸ‘πŸ‘ The facilities were nice. Comfortable temperatures and the area surrounding the facilities were well kept. Walkways were free of debris. I would recommend this to others. One note, Google maps has you turn left about 150 yards too soon. Have to continue up the road a wee bit.
4.70 (226 reviews)
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Great Blue Heron Viewing Area
Scenic spot
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Great experience to watch flying blue herons. They are very busy to build nests!
4.70 (153 reviews)
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Coventry Oaks Lodge - Firestone Metro Park
City park
πŸ‘πŸ‘ One of my favorite hikes.
4.70 (132 reviews)
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Cummings Center for the History of Psychology
Museum
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Very interesting and interactive! The museum entrance fee was very reasonable ($10). The exhibits have thorough information and the psychology experiments are quite interesting to learn about. The museum offers numerous interactive mental or physical acuity tests. I definitely recommend a visit!
4.70 (107 reviews)
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Simon Perkins Stone Mansion
Museum
Museum in a restored Greek Revival mansion completed in 1837 by the son of the city's founder.
4.70 (66 reviews)
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Ohio Edison Dam
Tourist attraction
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Can’t wait to see what lies beneath! But I’ll always have the memories of walking across holding mom’s hand tightly in the 60’s.
4.70 (37 reviews)
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Goodyear Heights Metro Park
City park
400 acres of open space with fishing, hiking, sledding, picnicking & a marsh attracting wildlife.
4.60 (2.2K reviews)
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Akron Falls Park
Park
Named for its 2 waterfalls, this park also features a rock garden, sports fields & a skating rink.
4.60 (1.6K reviews)
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