This is a small art museum in a beautiful contemporary building that mostly features local artists…read moreto NE Ohio. There are a few recognizable names among the collection such as Mark Rothko and Keith Haring. I visited the museum in March of 2026 and it was my first visit to the museum. My bf and I were done in about 75 minutes. Adult tickets are $12 with some discounts offered to seniors, children, the military, and locals. We saw some impressive pieces, including a gorgeous installation that featured taxidermied peacocks that was definitely the showstopper among every visitor that day. We were bummed that a large section was closed off in preparation for an upcoming exhibit. It meant a lot of non special exhibit art was not viewable to us. A heads up and/or a discount would have been nice. Meanwhile, a viewable exhibit with a gorgeous Tiffany glass window installation was almost missed entirely by us because the doors to get to it were covered up by curtains, giving off the impression that it was closed. Fortunately, we walked through the curtains out of curiosity and saw the glass piece but many others in the museum walked right by it. A sign letting people know that the space was open would be a good idea! The art museum store was closed by the time we were done but from the outside, it looked like a pretty good, if pretty typical, art museum gift shop. It is worth checking out if you are in the Akron downtown area.

Fabulous art, some great classics here and some local artists and quite a few I had never heard of…read more One interesting series in the current photographic exhibit is by Josh Azzarella who "works with historical photographs by removing or abstracting their central imagery." Unique to see the Kent State Shooting without Jeffrey Miller. Lovely to see a Calder and a Magritte here as well. Don't miss the facade of the building which itself is an art piece. I understand that it uses the same steel and glass as was installed in the Louvre. [Review 1351 of 2024 - 270 in Ohio - 22374 overall]

This artwork is located in front of the John S. Knight Center on a sidewalk next to a busy…read moreroundabout. It commemorates the 9th Gay Games and the vibrant LGBTQ+ community of Akron. The sculpture is captivating, a three-dimensional sheet of steel, pressed into a cylinder that depicts athletes competing in various sports. It is dynamic and bold and is a reminder of the transformative impact the Gay Games had on Northeast Ohio, fostering collaborations and relationships that continue to benefit the region. There is a marker adjacent that provides some history. "Let us mark this location and always remember in our hearts the incredible opportunity and responsibility we had hosting GG9 in August 2014 and be proud that our community came together to share with the world our kindness, pride and respect for all." It is "signed" by the County Executive and the Mayor of Akron. [Review 2052 of 2024 - 294 in Ohio - 23072 overall]

My favorite art gallery of all times. It's a gem. Don't tell people about this spot. I have a…read moregrowing collection of Don Drumm pieces and did 90% of my Christmas shopping here. Tons of jewelry, ceramics, and unique art for all ages.

I cannot get service here. I have come in here multiple times wan to buy something. The staff are…read moregossiping , anything but helping customers. I was the only one there for a half hour.

Came here for Mothers Day. Worth the visit to see the house and gardens…read more We were told when you come around Christmas there are not as many rooms open for the house tour. But on Mother's Day we got to see a lot of the rooms we never saw. And got to ask more questions and take our time a bit more. All around good experience. You want to see as many of the rooms as possible. Pro tip. If you are doing a house and garden tour leave the house thru the front door. This way you don't have to back track the gardens. Out the front door take a right to head along the back of the house and the gardens. Don't miss the greenhouse. The Japanese garden and the really all the gardens are beautiful. It's a nice walk. You can definitely get your steps in. It's a nice afternoon. We spent about 2.5 hours. Could have spent longer. But we were hungry. This was a good experience overall and fun afternoon.

Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens is such a beautiful place to visit all year round. I remember going…read morehere several times as a child for field trips and I have always been fascinated with this home. Several years ago I found out that they have special tours at Christmas time where you can tour the house and each room has a different theme and you can also tour the grounds where they have Christmas light displays. I believe the tickets this past Christmas or $28 each which goes towards keeping up the estate and grounds. I feel like that's a fair price. There is so much to see in the estate and out on the grounds and I suggest coming here during the year as well for a regular tour. The Christmas decor is so beautiful each room in the estate is typically sponsored by a local business. It's so interesting to see some of the old furniture, dishes, light fixtures, truly whatever you can think of it's all so beautiful. They even have a greenhouse on the property where you can go to purchase plants, especially poinsettias for the Christmas season. They have a little concession stand where they sell things like hot chocolate, coffee, wine and beer, cookies, chili, soft pretzels, etc. Santa even stops by during certain hours where you can visit him. Overall, this is one of my favorite places to visit during the Christmas season and as a child I loved coming here during the year.

The center of African-American culture in Akron during the mid-20th century, Howard Street was home…read moreto many of the city's black-owned business and entertainment establishments, and provided an atmosphere in which minority-owned businesses could thrive. Attracted to the vitality of the neighborhood, entrepreneur George Mathews (1887-1982) established a barbershop here in 1920 and in 1925 opened the adjoining Mathews Hotel. The hotel quickly became the anchor of the Howard Street district. George Washington Mathews was the first African American hotel and barber shop owner in Akron.1 His barbershop and hotel were located on North Howard Street at the junction of what is now Howard Street and Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Mathews was one of many successful African American business owners along Howard Street from the1930s to 1960s. Hotel Matthews remained open until 1978. As the rubber industry in Akron declined, so did the Howard Street District. The hotel, along with many other businesses on Howard Street, were bulldozed in the early '80s to make way for the Innerbelt Freeway, a project that was part of Akron's Urban Renewal Movement. The historical marker here reads, "Enthralled by the vitality he witnessed as a visitor to Akron in 1920, George Mathews put his entrepreneurial spirit to work and established a boarding house; soon after a barber shop, then a beauty salon. Over the next half century, The Hotel (spelled "Matthews") was home to a series of shops and businesses including a photo studio and record store. Not the least of its fame was as the Akron home to the greatest "jazz age" entertainers who came here to perform and were guests at The Matthews. George Mathews and his establishment on North Howard Street were the anchors of a rich and glorious district in the lifestyle of Akron's minority community from the mid 1920s through the 1970s." The buildings are long gone but the memories live on. [Review 1354 of 2024 - 273 in Ohio - 22377 overall]

Off the beaten path. But well worth the trip. Outstanding beer selection, food is really good - had…read morethe Burger (best I have had). Need to try it!

This is a secret gem. The location is like "tadow" lol, kind of pops out of nowhere. The outdoor…read moresetup was nice and "packed" on a beautiful sunny Saturday in late September; that comfortable weather. The inside was spacious and bright. Large wood-like(composite) tables, polished concrete floors. The service was friendly and timely. The menu is a bit weird but everyone should be able to find something to try... the buttery pretzels were amazing, especially with the beer cheese (tasted freshly made). The smash burgers were fantastic. Perfectly seasoned. The fries were great and the beer (ginger shandy) was excellent!

What a beautiful park perfect for summer concerts. We had seat in the front area but there is a…read morehuge lawn area and you can bring lawn chairs to set in. There is a really nice area next to the stage where about10 food carts where set up nice choices and great atmosphere, parking garage next to park and parking is free on the weekend. Sound was great. Perfect summer concerts in the park

My first time attending a concert at Lock 3 and it rained. What was nice is that when people went…read moreto stand or sit under the stage's roof overhang no one said not to. People ran to stand under the parking garage. The staff were very nice about it. Overall Lock 3 is a wonderful venue. Buy reserved seats or sit in the grass with your lawn chair. The area is beautiful. Tonight food trucks were there. It's handicapped accessible, too. The parking garage was free. Everything was great. We will return.

This place isn't far from the house and has been on the brewery list for awhile; so when we drove…read moreby on a lazy Sunday, it was an easy decision to make a stop. Bartender was very friendly. Atmosphere was fun and relaxed with a few TVs and arcade games, various types of seating and plenty of windows to watch the world go by. Sampled a few before deciding on the 25,000 Lights Christmas beer. It has a smooth subtle spiced flavor, much less obnoxious than many other Christmas ales. Served at the perfect temp and the sugared rim is a must -do. They have a menu that looks pretty interesting. Next time I'll order some food and the berry sour.

Good selection of micro brewed beers. I like the mosaic IPA, 7 % ABV. The mushroom Swiss flatbread…read morewas good with a lot of mushrooms and cheese. It is self service where you order at the bar. Ambiance is fair and it can get loud.