Akron
United States · OhioUS
City in Ohio, United States
Akron is a city in Summit County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. It is located in Northeast Ohio along the Little Cuyahoga River, approximately 40 miles (64 km) south of Cleveland. Akron had a population of 190,469 at the 2020 census, making it the fifth-most populous city in Ohio. The Akron metropolitan area has an estimated 702,000 residents.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 190,469
- Coordinates
- 41.081, -81.519
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Elevation
- 306 m
Overview of Akron
Akron — a medium-sized town in Ohio, United States — is worth a place on your map. Around 190,469 people live here. And it shows in how much there is to see. What stands out most: shopping and sports. Seasons here follow the northern hemisphere.
Things to do in Akron
Shopping in Akron
(1)Looking for shopping? Akron has Shopping. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Akron.
Sports in Akron
(1)Akron records Horse Trails under sports. It is a direct read of Akron's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Best time to visit Akron
Even off-season, culture and nightlife give the trip a shape.
Getting there & around
A medium-sized centre, Akron is best entered by regional transport and crossed on foot. Set your clock to America/New_York on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Akron that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Akron known for?
- Travellers associate Akron with shopping and sports. It sits in Ohio, United States and counts about 190,469 residents.
- What can you do in Akron?
- Akron is tagged with Shopping and Horse Trails, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Akron?
- Even off-season, culture and nightlife give the trip a shape.
- Where is Akron located?
- Akron belongs to Ohio, United States, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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