About Akron

Akron, OH located in the Great Lakes region and roughly 39 miles south of Lake Erie near the Little Cuyahoga River has a population of 199,110 according to the 2010 census. Akron co-founded by Paul Williams who arrived there in 1811. During the 1910-1920 industries came to Akron and provided many jobs in the lamp, toy, marble, cereal, tire, and rubber industries. Thus Akron's nickname became The Rubber Capital of the World. Akron has many business and attractions and received awards from World's most Livable Cities for more information on businesses check out Akron, OH yellow pages.

To receive such awards Akron keeps up with its large population and tourists with families. Families can visit the Akron Art Museum for Kids, Akron Skate Park, the Akron Zoo, Children's Ballet Theatre, Kids Fun Run, Mud Golf Course, the Geauga Lake Family Amusement Park, and National Inventor's Hall of Fame. Any of these attractions will make a perfect couple of days for the family filled with exercise and educational experiences. There is the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Pro Football Hall of Fame and home to the Cleveland Brown and Indians perfect for the guys or the die-hard sports and music fans. Having the lake and river nearby makes the conditions excellent for hunting, fishing, and boating during the summer and fall months.

When hungry be sure to check out Akron, OH business directory for a listing of all the restaurants. Here is a small list to get one started. For something predictable for the family head to Cracker Barrel, or to be more adventurist check out Blue Canyon Kitchen and Tavern, Hibachi Japan Steak House, and Sushi Bar, Max and Erma's, and The River Brasserie and Bar. All these and more found in the Akron, OH yellow pages. After one fills up on Akron's food be sure to browse through the stores in the downtown area or head 45 minutes to Cleveland for larger retail shopping. One might not think of Akron, OH has having a large amount of attractions or an interesting place to visit, but there is not a lack of anything in Akron.

Written by Lyndsey Morgan