Northwest Akron, OH

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For an up-charge, you ride in the glass domed car for a panoramic view of the park.

 The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad travels south from Independence, OH through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and winds up in Akron, OH. 

They have breakfast trains, brunch trains, wine trains, beer trains...

#NationalPark
For an up-charge, you ride in the glass domed car for a panoramic view of the park.

 The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad travels south from Independence, OH through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and winds up in Akron, OH. 

They have breakfast trains, brunch trains, wine trains, beer trains...

#NationalPark
The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad travels south from Independence, OH through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and winds up in Akron, OH. 

For $18 you can take the train for a three hour round trip through the park. You can stay on the train the entire journey, or you can get off and explore one of the small towns the train passes through.

They have an option to load your bike on the train so you can ride the train as far as you want and bike the rest of the journey.

They have breakfast trains, brunch trains, wine trains, beer trains...

#NationalPark
The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad travels south from Independence, OH through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and winds up in Akron, OH. 

For $18 you can take the train for a three hour round trip through the park. You can stay on the train the entire journey, or you can get off and explore one of the small towns the train passes through.

They have an option to load your bike on the train so you can ride the train as far as you want and bike the rest of the journey.

They have breakfast trains, brunch trains, wine trains, beer trains...

#NationalPark
Some of the best Pad Thai I have ever eaten, along with Thai iced tea and spicy wontons.

Where to stay in Northwest Akron

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Fairlawn Heights

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Radisson Hotel Akron/Fairlawn

Radisson Hotel Akron/Fairlawn

3 out of 5
200 Montrose West Ave Akron OH
$70 nightly
The price is $80 total per night from Feb 11 to Feb 12
$80 total
Feb 11 - Feb 12
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Akron. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Rosemont Country Club and ...
5.4/10 (1,000 reviews)
Poor service

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026

Radisson Hotel Akron/Fairlawn
Baymont by Wyndham Copley Akron

Baymont by Wyndham Copley Akron

2.5 out of 5
130 Montrose West Ave Akron OH
$52 nightly
The price is $60 total per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
$60 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Akron. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
6.6/10 (1,002 reviews)
Yes

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026

Baymont by Wyndham Copley Akron
Embassy Suites by Hilton Cleveland Rockside

Embassy Suites by Hilton Cleveland Rockside

3.5 out of 5
5800 Rockside Woods Blvd Independence OH
$127 nightly
The price is $149 total per night from Jan 22 to Jan 23
$149 total
Jan 22 - Jan 23
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Independence. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
Breakfast was great rooms were very nice and clean very quiet and friendly

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Cleveland Rockside
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Extended Stay America Select Suites - Akron - South

Extended Stay America Select Suites - Akron - South

2.5 out of 5
3325 Fortuna Dr Akron OH
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Akron. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Firestone Country Club ...
6.4/10 (420 reviews)
Friendly staff, stove, fridge

Reviewed on Dec 10, 2025

Extended Stay America Select Suites - Akron - South
SLICE OF HEAVEN lake front cottage with HOTTUB, fire pit, kayaks & Dog friendly!

SLICE OF HEAVEN lake front cottage with HOTTUB, fire pit, kayaks & Dog friendly!

Akron OH
Stay at this cottage in Akron. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and a garden. Popular attractions Firestone Country Club and Turkeyfoot Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (64 reviews)
Everything was wonderful! The house was beautiful and the host very accommodating and helpful.

Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025

SLICE OF HEAVEN lake front cottage with HOTTUB, fire pit, kayaks & Dog friendly!
Live the Game: Pool, Cinema, Gym, Jersey Wall

Live the Game: Pool, Cinema, Gym, Jersey Wall

Massillon OH
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Massillon. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Massillon Museum and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (13 reviews)
Yes, the hot tub was definitely great and appreciated as the most fun part of our stay. The game room was also fun. We came as part of a group for a conference, so we didn't get to spend a ton of time in the house as we would have liked, but I can imagine this would be super fun in the summer with ...

Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025

Live the Game: Pool, Cinema, Gym, Jersey Wall
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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