Akron Introduction Walking Tour (Self Guided), Akron

Akron, Ohio takes pride in a number of historic and cultural attractions found in the city. Among the most notable of them is the Akron Art Museum, showcasing modern artworks including pop art and photographs, housed in a 19th century building with an ultra-modern glass and steel addition. If you want to know more about Akron, its dramatic past and eventful present, take this orientation walk and find out!

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Guide Name: Akron Introduction Walking Tour
Guide Location: USA » Akron (See other walking tours in Akron)
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Sightseeing)
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.2 Km or 3.2 Miles

Sights Featured in This Walk

1) Akron Art Museum (must see)

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Sight description based on Wikipedia.

2) St. Bernard Catholic Church

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3) Akron Police Museum

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4) Akron Civic Theatre (must see)

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5) Lock 3 Live!

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6) Glendale Cemetery

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7) Home of John Brown

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8) Akron Zoo (must see)

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Sight description based on Wikipedia.

Walking Tours in Akron, Ohio

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Historical Churches

Akron has room for many different congregations, thus followers of every religion can find their place in the city, be it a Methodist, Lutheran, Catholic or Presbyterian church. Take this tour and discover the historical religious venues of Akron.

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.7 Km or 2.9 Miles