Coming up in our soon-to-be-published Spring Issue of F&D is a cover story on Akron/Summit County, Ohio. As a lifelong die-hard northeasterner who is not that familiar with the Midwest, I have to say I was shocked at this Great Lakes destination’s many fine attributes as a travel destination. These attributes are already making a hit with groups of all types and sizes. For instance:
- Great Accessibility: Akron/Summit County is within 500 miles of 50% of the U.S. population. It is served by the nearby Akron/Canton Airport, just minutes from the John S. Knight Convention Center, and the Greater Cleveland/Hopkins International Airport, 30 minutes away from the center.
- Downtown Core: Outstanding facilities, venues, restaurants, clubs, entertainment – it’s got it all!
- Convention Center: The downtown, 123,00-square-foot John S. Knight Center is an architecturally striking facility that will set the stage for your event and produce many “wows.”
- Unique Venues: Museums, theaters, and historic sites that not only engage and educate but can sometimes serve as adjunct spaces for group outings and special events.
- Hotels: Brand-name, meeting-style hotels, as well as independent properties, too.
- Outdoorsy: The “Great Outdoors” comes to life in Akron/Summit County, with excellent mileage for walking, hiking, running, and more.
- Scenery: Summit County is located on a plateau, hence the word “summit.” It offers almost endless miles of astounding scenery to contemplate and enjoy.
- Sports: From Canal Park to the University of Akron and Firestone Country Club, Akron/Summit has all the bases covered.
- Restaurants: One would not be wrong to say Akron/Summit is a tasty destination. Almost every type of cuisine is represented here, with many award-winning chefs ruling their kitchens. And where there’s food, there’s music, so enjoy the entertainment, too.
- The Akron/Summit CVB: They don’t just book events, they build relationships!
