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Just across the street from our front door, Summit Mall is Akron's top shopping destination. Anchored by Macy's and Dillard's, the mall boasts over 100 specialty shops from Pandora and lululemon to Sephora and Athleta. When hunger strikes, restaurants like BJ's, Dewey's Pizza, and P.F. Chang's keep you fueled. At just 0.3 miles away, you can walk there in no time. It's like having a shopping center as your backyard, making our hotel the pick for retail therapy in Fairlawn.

Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens is a 70-acre historic estate built in 1911 for the Seiberling family. The Tudor Revival manor house is the sixth largest historic home in the United States open to the public. Guided tours take you through preserved rooms, while the gardens and grounds invite leisurely exploration. Seasonal events, from holiday lights to concerts, add reasons to visit. A 12-minute drive brings you to this National Historic Landmark, a must-see for history buffs and gardens.

Come nose-to-nose with over 1,000 animals at the Akron Zoo, a 50-acre nonprofit zoo located just west of downtown. Tigers, snow leopards, red pandas, penguins, and Komodo dragons are among the species you'll encounter in its immersive habitats. The zoo welcomes over 400,000 visitors annually and offers special events like Boo at the Zoo and Wild Lights. Located 9 miles from the hotel, it's an easy outing for families, couples, or solo explorers looking to add a wild touch to their Akron stay.

On a clear morning, the Cuyahoga Valley unfolds in shades of green and gold, and Ohio's only national park waits to be explored. A vast network of hiking and biking trails winds through forests and along the historic Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Trail. Brandywine Falls drops 65 feet into a gorge, while the Cuyahoga River snakes through the valley below. Start at the Boston Mill Visitor Center for maps. About 10 minutes from the hotel by car, the park is open every day and free to enter.

Renowned for its bold contemporary collection, the Akron Art Museum has enriched lives through modern art since 1922. The museum houses over 5,000 objects, with strength in contemporary painting and 20th-century photography. Special exhibitions each year showcase innovative artists across painting, glass, and video. The striking building is a work of art. The Rogers Garden offers an outdoor space for reflection. Located 6 miles away, the museum is open Wed through Sunday.