Akron Ohio also known as "Rubber City" lies in the south of Cleveland about an hour's drive. It was founded in 1825 near the Ohio and Erie Canal. The city is a major manufacturing center, rich in industrial, artistic and technological history. The city boasts of a wide variety of tourist attractions ranging from historic monuments and homes, expansive green spaces, parks and attractive museums.

Akron offers several places of attractions for the tourists. There are splendid restaurants, outdoor recreation and museums such as National Inventors Hall of Fame and Akron Art Museum. Cuyahoga Riverboat trips or Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad destinations take you to Hale Farm and Village or Quaker Square letting you delves in city history.

Today Quaker Square is a vibrant meeting, shopping and entertainment venue in downtown Akron having many wonderful hotels. The Akron Hotel located here has well appointed rooms and facilities include an indoor-pool, fitness-center and internet access. Hotels on west side of the city include the Hampton Inn which is 25 miles away from the two area airports. It is near to renowned Akron attractions and offers the best amenities along with two onsite restaurants.