Unique & Hidden Gem Activities For Families

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Akron Children's Museum

Akron Children's Museum

Kids' museum with hands–on exhibits. Interactive museum for young children offering exhibits on science, technology, health & culture.

Parking: 51 W. State Street Mailing Address:, 216 S Main St, Akron, OH 44308, United States

Akron Art Museum

Akron Art Museum

Contemporary works in a soaring space. Modern art, including photos, shown in a historic building with a dramatic glass & steel addition.

1 S High St, Akron, OH 44308

Cummings Center for the History of Psychology

Cummings Center for the History of Psychology

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73 S College St, Akron, OH 44325, United States

Hower House Museum

Hower House Museum

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60 Fir Hill, Akron, OH 44304

Akron Break Room

Akron Break Room

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530 Grant St, Akron, OH 44311

Akron Zoo

Akron Zoo

Numerous animals & seasonal events. 50-acre zoo featuring 700+ species, a grizzly exhibit, a train & seasonal events.

500 Edgewood Ave, Akron, OH 44307, United States

Simon Perkins Stone Mansion

Simon Perkins Stone Mansion

History museum in an 1830s mansion. Museum in a restored Greek Revival mansion completed in 1837 by the son of the city's founder.

465 S Portage Path, Akron, OH 44320, United States

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens

Historic home & country estate. Historic house, museum, landscaped grounds & conservatory hosting an array of seasonal events.

714 N Portage Path, Akron, OH 44303

Gorge Metro Park

Gorge Metro Park

Public park for hikes, fishing & picnics. 155-acre county park with trails, fishing & ice-skating, plus picnic areas with grills & restrooms.

1160 Front St, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221, United States

Babb Run Bird and Wildlife Sanctuary

Babb Run Bird and Wildlife Sanctuary

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Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223, United States

Nature Realm Visitor Center

Nature Realm Visitor Center

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1828 Smith Rd, Akron, OH 44313, United States

F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm

F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm

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1828 Smith Rd, Akron, OH 44313, United States

Akron Fossils & Science Center

Akron Fossils & Science Center

Christian-based center with exhibits. Center devoted to creation science with fossil exhibits, a Bible history hall & outdoor activities.

2080 S Cleveland Massillon Rd, Copley, OH 44321

Bethlehem Cave and Nativity Museum

Bethlehem Cave and Nativity Museum

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2425 Myersville Rd, Akron, OH 44312, United States

Crown Point Ecology Center

Crown Point Ecology Center

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3220 Ira Rd, Akron, OH 44333

Cooperrider-Kent Bog State Nature Preserve

Cooperrider-Kent Bog State Nature Preserve

Nature walks along a wooden path. Popular destination for nature walks along a boardwalk with benches & informative signs.

1028 Meloy Rd, Kent, OH 44240, United States

Bath Nature Preserve

Bath Nature Preserve

Hiking, fishing & equestrian trails. Woodsy 404-acre park with nature & horse trails, bike paths, hikes, fishing & cross-country skiing.

4160 Ira Rd, Akron, OH 44333, United States

Brandywine Falls

Brandywine Falls

Terraced falls with boardwalk viewpoints. Scenic waterfall cascading 65 ft. into a lush gorge, with viewpoints from upper & lower boardwalks.

8176 Brandywine Rd, Northfield, OH 44067

Brecksville Nature Center

Brecksville Nature Center

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9000 Chippewa Rd, Brecksville, OH 44141, United States

The Little Wiz Fire Museum

The Little Wiz Fire Museum

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326 E Smith Rd, Medina, OH 44256

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