Northwest Akron

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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

While Fairlawn Heights may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Summit Mall and AMF Riviera Lanes.

Fairlawn Heights
Fairfield Inn & Suites Akron Fairlawn

Fairfield Inn & Suites Akron Fairlawn

2.5 out of 5
208 Springside Dr Akron OH
The price is €99 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
€99
per night
6 Mar - 7 Mar
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Akron. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Hotel was clean and staff was friendly but someone was smoking a cigarette and weed on our floor and we could smell it. We also had food left over from dinner that we went to put in the refrigerator and it was unplugged so we plugged it in and put our food in it. Took the food out the next morning ...

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Fairfield Inn & Suites Akron Fairlawn
Wyndham Independence

Wyndham Independence

4 out of 5
6200 Quarry Lane Independence OH
The price is €46 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
€46
per night
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Independence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Topgolf and Brandywine Falls are ...
6.4/10 (1,004 reviews)
Parking lot unplowed and icy Didn’t have king bed room I reserved Shampoo & conditioner empty Room coffee had not been replenished No hot water for shower Elevator out of service - had to walk down 4 flights of stairs with my luggage. They only put an out of service sign on the main floor - didn’t ...

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Wyndham Independence
Embassy Suites by Hilton Cleveland Rockside

Embassy Suites by Hilton Cleveland Rockside

3.5 out of 5
5800 Rockside Woods Blvd Independence OH
The price is €122 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
€122
per night
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Independence. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Bad service, elevator down, pool on a short schedule for usage and very cold in hotel.

Reviewed on 26 Feb 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.
Hot Tub|Games|Office Space|Sleeps 10

Hot Tub|Games|Office Space|Sleeps 10

Akron OH
Stay at this holiday home in Akron. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Blossom Music Center and F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
We had a great stay. The layout worked wonderful for what we needed. Rooms were large and it worked great for our sleeping needs. It was a quick 30 minute drive down to Canton for the Stagg Bowl. The hot tub was a special treat on a cold January day!!The only drawbacks were: The location - this could ...

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Hot Tub|Games|Office Space|Sleeps 10
Convenient Cozy Home - Dog & Family Friendly

Convenient Cozy Home - Dog & Family Friendly

Akron OH
Stay at this holiday home in Akron. Enjoy laundry facilities, cable/satellite TV service and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Sherbondy Park and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
Very cute and clean home. It was prefect for our long weekend at Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025

Convenient Cozy Home - Dog & Family Friendly
Extended Stay America Select Suites - Akron - South

Extended Stay America Select Suites - Akron - South

2.5 out of 5
3325 Fortuna Dr Akron OH
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Akron. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Firestone Country Club and Topgolf ...
Extended Stay America Select Suites - Akron - South
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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