Restaurants, Bars, Grills, Bakeries, and More.
Cuyahoga Falls and Akron are home to a wide variety of dining options, ranging from the world famous burgers of Swenson’s, to the eclectic cuisine of Crave.
Here are just a few of the amazing restaurants to help you Eat Better while in our town. Enjoy!
330.926.9774
1970 State Road Cuyahoga Falls Ohio, 44223
Quaint bakery/cafe offering an array of European-style pastries & a menu of farm-fresh light fare.
330.376.7020
203 S. Main St. Akron, Ohio 44308
The best nuts are the freshest nuts, and that’s what the Peanut Shoppe offers everyday to all who pass through its doors since the 1930s. The store sells a wide selection of healthy snacks, chocolate, candies, fresh peanut butter and even sugar-free treats.
330.864.8416
40 S. Hawkins Ave. Akron, Ohio 44313
Enjoy award winning burgers, fries, shakes & more at a classic drive-in restaurant! Named “America’s Best Cheeseburger” -Forbes ’99, “World’s Greatest Burger” -Ion Network ’11, “Double Decker Burger Winner” -Food Network ’10
330.253.1234
57 E. Market St.Akron, Ohio 44308
Global eclectic cuisine. Modern twists on comfort food classics, and innovative new cuisine.
Hibachi Japan Steakhouse and Sushi
330.928.3333
2251 Front St. Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44221
Japanese, Steak, Sushi Bar
Cuyahoga Falls Location
- 330.922.0464
- 3263 State Road, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44221
Stow Location
- (330) 686-5359
- 4396 Kent Road, Stow, OH 44224
Burgers, Wings, Sandwiches, Drinks
330.923.7999
1561 Akron-Peninsula Rd. Akron, Ohio 44313
Italian restaurant loved by anyone who’s ever be there. Great food. Great wine.
Things To Do While In Our Town
Northeast Ohio is home to so many awesome attractions, shopping centers, and museums. If you’re hanging around for a while and looking for something to do, here’s a list of some of the ones we love!
Attractions
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
(800) 468-4070
PO Box 158 Peninsula, Ohio 44264
Ride the rails through Cuyahoga Valley National Park aboard one of the oldest and most scenic tourist excursion railways in the U.S. Board at the Akron Northside Station, Peninsula Depot or Rockside Station in Independence. Learn about the area’s history from the “Voices of the Valley” audio tour during a regular round trip. CVSR offers year-round special events, including the “Ales on Rails” beer tasting train or Grape Escape wine tasting train, Day Out With Thomas, the Polar Express, Bike Aboard! and numerous other family-friendly theme rides during the year.
330.908.7625
10777 Northfield Road Northfield, Ohio 44067
The $275-million Hard Rock and Northfield Park joint venture brings a Hard Rock-branded gaming center to the grounds of harness-racing mainstay Northfield Park, with more than 2,200 slot machines. Features include: Kosar’s Wood-Fired Grill, Hard Rock Cafe, Fresh Harvest Buffet, Hard Rock Live, Club Velvet, Comedy Zone and the signature Center Bar!
Harry London Chocolate Factory
330.494.0833
5353 Lauby Rd. N. Canton, Ohio 44720
Ever wonder how caramels, Buckeyes, truffles and everything else chocolate-covered are made? Find out during a factory tour of Harry London’s operation, which has churned out sweet confections since 1922. Call for seasonal hours and factory tour reservations.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
888-764-ROCK (7625)
1100 Rock and Roll Blvd. Cleveland, Ohio 44114
“Rock history comes alive in Cleveland” -Rolling Stone magazine. Experience the modern music destination everyone’s talking about! Visit the world’s only museum devoted to celebrating popular music!
330.836.5533
714 N Portage Path, Akron, OH 44303
The Tudor revival Manor House is 64,500 sq. feet and the 6th largest home open to the public in the U.S. Open from April through December, Stan Hywet includes a 65-room Manor House, a conservatory and more than 70 acres of artfully landscaped ground. It is Akron’s oldest National Historic Landmark and is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.
330.666.6966
80 Brookmont Rd. Akron, Ohio 44333
Mixing the age-old games of hide-and-seek and tag with high-tech lasers, this fun-for-everyone venue is perfect for everything from birthday parties to corporate events. Group reservations are required.
330-456-8207
2121 George Halas Dr. N.W. Canton, Ohio 44708
The Pro Football Hall of Fame services to honor, preserve, educate and promote football. Visit permanent exhibits such as the Superbowl Theater and the Pro Football Today Gallery, as well as the new Ralph Wilson, Jr. Pro Football Research and Preservation Center, part of the HOF’s “Future 50” Project celebrating the museum’s 50th anniversary.
330-375-2550
500 Edgewood Ave, Akron, OH 44307
The Akron Zoo is a wonderful place to come nose-to-nose with wildlife from around the world, while spending time with family and friends. The zoo was designed to provide an up-close animal experience and is right sized for a 3 to 4 hour visit. Besides animals, the Akron Zoo is full of beautiful gardens and landscaping.
Shopping
330-562-2000
549 S Chillicothe Rd, Aurora, OH 44202
Aurora Farms Premium Outlets features an impressive collection of the finest brands for you, your family and your home. Include a shopping stop during your next trip to the area. Located approximately 35 minutes southeast of Cleveland, you’re sure to find impressive savings all year round.
Portage Crossing Shopping and Entertainment
(330) 849-2436
2925 State Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
Join visitors from all over at this exciting west side venue. Portage Crossing offers entertainment for the entire family including fabulous places to satisfy your pallet and a state-of-the-art theater where you may see the latest films with comfort and style.
330.653.9530
43 Village Way, Suite 206 • Hudson, Ohio 44236
First & Main is an upscale lifestyle shopping center centrally located in the heart of historic downtown Hudson, Ohio. Featuring a blend of national chains, unique locally owned shops and award-winning restaurants, First & Main is Summit County’s premier shopping district. The park-like setting of First & Main plays host to more than a dozen events annually and boasts ample parking, easy accessibility and is pedestrian friendly. Whether you are stopping in for a quick errand, spending an afternoon with friends or family or enjoying a night out, First & Main is the perfect place to shop, dine and play. We invite you to Share the Experience of First & Main Hudson.
216.382.3871
25001 Cedar Road Lyndhurst, Ohio 44124
Legacy Village was designed with you in mind. It’s a great place to meet friends and do some fabulous shopping. At Legacy Village you’ll find traditional retail shopping along with unique boutique-style shops and service oriented businesses, like salons, banking, grocery and a pharmacy. Visit Legacy Village today for a one of a kind experience in a relaxing environment.
Museums
330-376-9185
One South High, Akron, OH 44308
Located downtown, the Akron Art Museum showcases regional, national and international art created since 1850. Particular areas of strength include contemporary painting and sculpture and 20th century photography.
A Christmas Story House and Museum
216-298-4919.
3159 W. 11th St., Cleveland, OH
Museum dedicated to the 1983 holiday classic “A Christmas Story,” partially filmed in Cleveland. See how Ralphie Parker and his family lived in the house used in the movie, crawl under the sink, pose with the leg lamp – then shop for truly unique gifts and see memorabilia in the museum and store.
216-721-5722
10825 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH
Learn more about the history of Cleveland and Northeast Ohio at this always-entertaining AND educational museum that features the Cleveland History Center, the Crawford Auto Aviation Collection, the legendary Euclid Beach Carousel and rotating exhibits about the history, culture, fashion, sports and homes of the area.
216-421-7350
11150 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH
Picasso, Monet, Gauguin Caravaggio, Pollock, Kiefer, Warhol, Asian art, the Armor Court . . . it’s all at CMA, and it’s all free. Without question, CMA’s world-class collection makes for one of America’s top museums… and the best deal in town.
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
216-231-460
1 Wade Oval Drive, Cleveland, OH
Nearly 100 year-old museum dedicated to the fields of anthropology, archaeology, astronomy, botany, geology, paleontology, wildlife biology, and zoology. Many hands-on children’s exhibits. Includes Shafran Planetarium & Ralph Mueller Observatory.
216-694-2000
601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland, OH
Hands-on family museum dedicated to science and the area’s marine roots located on the shores of Lake Erie. Includes NASA Glenn Visitor Center, Steamship William G. Mather, science demonstrations, polymer funhouse, special exhibitions and more.
Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage
216-593-0575
2929 Richmond Road, Beachwood, OH
Museum opened in 2005 to celebrate the diversity of the American Experience and Cleveland. Through historical and art exhibits and special events, the Maltz seeks to educate about the Jewish religion and culture and “builds bridges of tolerance and understanding” with others.
Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland
216-421-8671
11400 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH
Cleveland’s contemporary art museum, founded in 1968, has played a key role in introducing such artists as Andy Warhol, Jasper Johns, Laurie Anderson, Roy Lichtenstein, and Christo to Cleveland. Moved in 2012 to the Uptown area, MOCA has 34,000 square feet featuring revolving exhibits education programs and more.
National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame
216-261-3263
605 E. 222nd St., Euclid, OH
Museum dedicated to that most Cleveland music: Slovenian-style polka. Memorabilia from polka stars of yesterday and today, including a section on America’s Polka King, Frankie Yankovic, with his accordion and stage outfits. Also sections on Cleveland’s Slovenian community, Johnny Vadnal, and others.