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A Tour of Akron, Ohio - Situated on the Little Cuyahoga River, the city of Akron, Ohio holds the nicknames "Rubber Capital" and "Tire City."  Akron is the county seat of Summit County, and its population was estimated at around 212,215 as of 2003.

Akron was founded in 1870 by a man named Benjamin Franklin Goodrich.  He established a plant that manufactured fire hose, but this was eventually transformed into a booming rubber tire business after automobiles came on the market.  Many of the original tire plants of Akron have closed, but the city is still a center for researching and developing rubber products.  It's also the home of the Spirit of Goodyear - the Goodyear company blimp.

Famous Residents of Akron, Ohio - Several famous people have made their abode in Akron over the years.  These include LeBron James, a well-known basketball player; Hugh Downs, a television personality; Judith A. Resnik, an astronaut who was in the space shuttle Challenger explosion of 1986; James Ingram, a well-known singer.

Attractions and Things to Do in Akron - Take the Scenic Route. From Akron, tourists can take the scenic route on the CanalWay Ohio Scenic Byway.  CanalWay Ohio is a road that travels along a beautiful route through the state of Ohio, and provides easy access to nearby attractions in and around the Akron area such as the Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens (http://www.stanhywet.org/). This is a gorgeous English home with breathtaking gardens.  Visitors can tour the 65-room mansion and gardens throughout the year.  The Hale Farm and Village is another place worth visiting while on the CanalWay Ohio.  Located just above the city of Akron, this village takes one back in time to a preserved town and culture from 1848.

Akron Zoological Park - The entire family will enjoy the Akron Zoo during their stay.  Among the zoo's wildlife are red pandas, African lions and river otters, with around 300 other interesting animals!  The fossil digging site and rainforest display offer plenty of enjoyment for kids and adults alike.

Goodyear World of Rubber in Akron - The World of Rubber in Akron relives the early days of the rubber tire and the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company.  It's located on the fourth floor of Goodyear Hall at the company's corporate headquarters complex on Market Street in Akron.

Enjoy the Music of the Akron Symphony Orchestra - The Akron Symphony Orchestra (http://www.akronsymphony.org/) performs concerts throughout the year with uplifting music that warms the soul.  From classical music to Gospel music to concerts for kids, there's a variety of music for everyone to enjoy.

Other great places to visit while in Akron include Quaker Square, Simon Perkins Mansion, Akron Art Museum, Inventure Place and Portage Lakes State Park.

Akron City Information - There is one airport in the area - the Akron-Canton Regional Airport.  It's located in North Canton, Ohio and is approximately 20 miles south of Akron.  The airport offers nearby parking, short lines and less crowding than some of the larger city airports.  It also boasts the lowest average fare in Ohio for travelers.

Akron also has two colleges, a variety of hotels and restaurants, and several historic sites.  It's a great place to visit or live!

For more information about Akron, Ohio visit the Official City of Akron site.
(http://www.ci.akron.oh.us/index.htm)