Akron

Go north to Cleveland. There's a lot going on up there.

To the west lies Medina and other quaint rural hamelets, many of which have preserved town squares.

Get a blended taste of the outdoors and American industrial history by touring the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The Canal Byway extends from Lake Erie in Downtown Cleveland through Akron and south through Canton, New Philadelphia and into rural Bolivar and Historic Zoar.

Portage Lakes State Park
5031 Manchester Rd.. 74 non-electric campsites, 400 horsepower limit on lake, 8 boat launch ramps, boat rentals, fishing, hunting, beach, five miles of hiking trails, volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, basketball court, hunting waterfowl in designated areas.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park - Short distance from Akron and Cleveland. Fifth most frequently visited National Park.