What's West Akron Like?

If you're in search of the perfect part of town to visit, look no further than West Akron. Have a relaxing day visiting Perkins Park. Popular sights worth seeing in the larger area include Akron Civic Theater and Blossom Music Center.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in West Akron?

Our travelers don't have any top picks in West Akron but here are some of their favorites nearby:

Hilton Garden Inn Akron - 4.8 mi (7.7 km) away

3-star hotel with indoor pool, restaurant
• • Free parking • Free WiFi • Fitness center • Bar • Central location

Courtyard Akron Downtown - 2.8 mi (4.6 km) away

City-center hotel with indoor pool
• • Free parking • Free WiFi • Fitness center • Terrace • Central location

How to Get to West Akron

West Akron is located 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from the heart of Akron.

Flying to:

• • Hopkins Intl. Airport (CLE), 26.7 mi (42.9 km) from West Akron
• • Akron-Canton Airport (CAK), 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from West Akron
• • Akron, OH (AKC-Akron Fulton Intl.), 6 mi (9.7 km) from West Akron

Things to See and Do in and around West Akron

Things to See near West Akron:

• • Perkins Park (1.2 mi/2 km away)
• • University of Akron (3 mi/4.9 km away)
• • Firestone Stadium (3.5 mi/5.6 km away)
• • Dr. Bob's Home (1.4 mi/2.2 km away)
• • Canal Park (2.5 mi/4 km away)

Things to Do near West Akron:

• • Akron Civic Theater (2.6 mi/4.2 km away)
• • Akron Zoo (1.5 mi/2.5 km away)
• • Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens (2.6 mi/4.2 km away)
• • EJ Thomas Hall (2.8 mi/4.5 km away)
• • Akron Art Museum (2.8 mi/4.5 km away)

When Is the Best Time to Visit Akron?

• • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 69°F)
• • Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 31°F)
• • Rainiest months: May, June, July, August (average 4 inches of rainfall)