Family things to do in Akron

Food & Drink

Beau's on the River

Beau's on the River is an elegant American restaurant located in the Sheraton, offering scenic views and live music. It's suitable for a 1.5-hour meal, pairing well with a walk along the river afterward, with an average spend of $50-$120 per person.

Food & Drink

The Blue Door Café

The Blue Door Café is ideal for a leisurely breakfast or lunch, potentially followed by a walk in a nearby area. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $15-30 per person.

Cascade Valley

Luigi's Restaurant

Luigi's is a solid choice for a casual Italian meal, offering classic dishes in a comfortable setting. Expect to spend 1-1.5 hours and around $15-$35 per person for food.

Highland Square

Good Company Wings (Akron)

Good Company Wings is a casual spot for a quick meal, suitable for families or a relaxed solo outing. Expect to spend 60-90 minutes and about $10-25 per person on wings and drinks.

Food & Drink

Front Porch Cafe

Front Porch Cafe is suitable for a casual coffee stop or light meal, taking about an hour and costing $10-25 per person. It pairs well with local errands or a relaxing start to the day.

Downtown

Crave

Crave is a contemporary American restaurant suitable for dinner, offering a diverse menu in an art-filled setting. Expect a visit of about 1.5 hours, with typical spend around $25-50 per person.

Outdoors

Ledges Overlook

Ledges Overlook is suitable for a 1.5-hour free outdoor activity, perfect for a family hike or solo adventure. It pairs well with other Cuyahoga Valley National Park attractions or a picnic lunch.

Outdoors

Hampton Hills Metro Park

This metro park is ideal for a few hours of hiking or archery, offering scenic trails along streams and wildlife viewing. It's a free outdoor activity that can be paired with a picnic.

Downtown

The Lockview Restaurant

The Lockview is a casual spot good for a relaxed lunch or dinner, especially if you enjoy grilled cheese and a drink. It pairs well as a stop before or after an event downtown, typically lasting about an hour to an hour and a half and costing around $15-35 per person.

Cascade Valley

Lock 15 Brewing Company

This brewpub is good for a casual meal or drinks, offering comfort food and craft beer. Expect to spend 1.5 to 2 hours, with costs ranging from $25-$50 per person.

Northwest Akron

Sand Run Metro Park

Sand Run Metro Park is ideal for a half-day outdoor excursion, offering hiking, nature observation, and seasonal activities like skating and sledding. It's a free activity that can be paired with a picnic or a nearby casual meal.

Food & Drink

Butcher & Sprout

Butcher & Sprout is a casual American restaurant suitable for a relaxed meal. Expect to spend $15-35 per person for a visit lasting about 1-1.5 hours.

Merriman Valley

Portal West Coffee

A typical visit involves grabbing coffee and a light bite, taking around 30 minutes. It's a good stop for a casual solo break or a quick meetup, costing about $5-$15 per person.

Merriman Valley

Cascade Valley Metro Park - Overlook Area

This park overlook offers a scenic outdoor experience for an hour or two, suitable for a free family outing or solo adventure. It's best paired with a picnic or a longer hike on nearby trails.

Outdoors

Beech Creek Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve

Beech Creek is suitable for a 2-3 hour outing exploring botanical gardens and nature trails, often free or low cost. It pairs well with a picnic or can be a primary activity for a relaxed day outdoors.

Sports & Recreation

Gorge Metro Park

Gorge Metro Park is suitable for a couple of hours of outdoor activity, offering trails, fishing, and scenic views, making it a free outing for families or solo adventurers. It pairs well with a picnic or a meal in Cuyahoga Falls.

Outdoors

O'Neil Woods Metro Park

O'Neil Woods Metro Park is good for a free, relaxed outdoor activity, such as a hike or birdwatching session, that can last 1-2 hours. It pairs well with a picnic or can be a standalone outing.

Sports & Recreation

Munroe Falls Metro Park

Tree-covered 500-acre park with ponds & walking trails, plus swimming, sports fields & boating.

University of Akron

Don Drumm Studios & Gallery

Outdoors

Wingfoot Lake State Park

Scenic lakeside park offering fishing, boating, nature trails, a dog park & picnic areas.

Outdoors

Springfield Bog Metro Park

Flat, 1.6-mi. walking path through a prairie landscape, with observation decks overlooking bogs.

Kenmore

The Rialto Theatre

Goodyear Heights

Goodyear Heights Metro Park

400 acres of open space with fishing, hiking, sledding, picnicking & a marsh attracting wildlife.

Outdoors

High Bridge Glens