Akron, OH
Akron, just a half-hour south of Cleveland, is well-known not just for its vibrant arts and music scenes, but also for its racial diversity. Sojourner Truth gave her impactful `Ain`t I a Woman?` speech here in 1851. Akron is nicknamed `The Rubber City` as it is the headquarters of Goodyear Tire, and the founder`s Tudor Revival estate, the Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens, is open to the public as a museum. Akron is a gateway city to the gorgeous Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
Recommended Stay: At least 2 nights
Must See`s:
Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens, Akron Zoo, Akron Art Museum, Hale Farm and Village, Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Trail, F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, Goodyear Airdock, Sojourner Truth Building, and so much more!