Ohio & Erie Canalway
Places to Visit
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Akron is at the hub of Interstates 76 and 77 and houses a multitude of attractions. Adjacent to the towpath along the canal route, visitors can find excellent restaurants, lodging, and even enjoy the Akron Aero's baseball games at Akron's new stadium.
Location: In northeast Ohio at the intersection of Interstates 76 and 77
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Housing regional, national, and international works dating from 1850, the restored late-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revivial building showcases pieces by Andy Warhol, Frank Stella, and Helen Frankenthaler.
Location: 70 East Market Street in Akron.
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The Akron Civic Theater was built in 1926 as a movie palace and is noted for its Spanish Baroque Revival architecture. The theater presents a wide array of entertainment from classic films to modern rock concerts.
Location: 182 South Main Street, in the heart of downtown Akron.
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A 1/2 mile trail winds through this 13-acre park, which was once part of C. Barber's Anna Dean Farm. The park is adjacent to three buildings either restored or in the process of being restored by the Barberton Historical Society.
Location: Various locations in Barberton, Ohio.
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Located in Cuyahoga Falls (near the Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area), this cultural facility provides a wide range of music programs, serving 420,000 patrons annually.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: In the south part of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, go east on Steels Corners Road to 1145 West.
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This historic canal town, formerly called Milan, was a busy port on the Ohio & Erie Canal during the 1840s and 1850s. Packed with quaint shops and restaurants, you will find that Canal Fulton lives up to its billing as "A Friendly Village Since 1814."
Location: On the Tuscarawas River, on State Route 93, south of Barberton and north of Massillon
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The Akron Aeros threw the first pitch to open this park and start their minor league team on April 10, 1997. The park is located adjacent to the Lock 1 Interpretive Park and along the Canal Towpath Trail.
Location: South Main Street between State and West Exchange Streets in Akron.
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Cascade Locks Park includes two historic canal-era buildings: the Mustill Store (a former general store) and House.
Location: 248 Ferndale Street, Akron.
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With unique architecture, distinctive public art, restored historical sties, beautiful parks, great restaurants, and world-class attractions, Cleveland is a diverse, modern city.
Location: Northeast Ohio
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Drawing over one million visitors annually, one of its major attractions is the RainForest, which re-creates the Amazon in the heart of Northeast Ohio. Annual events include Boo-at-the-Zoo, Howl at the Moon, and an Earth Day Festival.
Location: 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland
