Photos by Shane Wynn, Kevin Richards and Tim Fitzwater
The University of Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø and the community
The city of Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø offers a vibrant downtown, serene parks, and events and venues that appeal to almost every interest. Here's a taste of what you can discover in Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø and the region:
WHERE IS AKRON?
CONVENIENT TO MAJOR U.S. CITIES: The University is located midway between Chicago and New York City. You can reach either city within two hours by air.
We are 14 miles from Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø-Canton Regional Airport and 40 miles from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Bus service is available to New York, Chicago and most major cities.
Michael and Jess, two University of Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø students, reveal their 10 favorite things to do in downtown Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø. Have you done all 10 yet? [Video by Downtown Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø Partnership]
Advantages of city living
Entertainment
- Grab a bite at a restaurant downtown. Attend a minor league baseball game. See a show at our E.J. Thomas Hall. Shop local at the - featuring the UA Press. There's always something to do within a short walk from campus.
Internships and co-ops opportunities
- The university has strong ties with businesses far and wide, allowing opportunities for internships and co-ops.
Networking
- From the to the , there are many opportunities to meet business leaders.
Part-time jobs
- The university and the city of Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø work together to provide employment opportunities on and off campus.
Weekend trips
Whether you prefer exploring a forest via zip line, canoeing and fishing in the lake or skiing down a snow trail, there are numerous getaway locations within a few hours of Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø.
- – 20 minutes
- – 45 minutes
- – 1 hour and 20 minutes
- & surrounding waterparks – 1 hour and 30 minutes
- – 3 hours
- Niagara Falls - 4 hours
- Washington, D.C. - 5.5 hours
Sports
The city of Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø is home to Zips athletics as well as professional and minor league teams. Students of Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø have the best of both worlds; the community involvement in a Division I Athletics program, along with access to multiple major-league teams within 45 minutes of campus.
- University of Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø athletics
- – National Pro Fastpitch
- – Cleveland Guardians AA Affiliate
- – Cleveland Cavaliers' D-League team
- Cleveland professional teams: , and
Arts and culture
Get lost in the abundance of art and culture located in Downtown Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø. No matter your interests, there’s something to suit your creative flare.
Theaters/Plays
- - Entertainment and live performances ranging from musicals to comedy
- E.J. Thomas Hall - Offering speakers and more, right on campus
- produces live theater with volunteer artists, designers, and technicians under professional direction
Art
- - a variety of art-related programming for area individuals, families and groups, classes and schools, businesses and nonprofit organizations, including workshops, lectures, demonstrations, artist as an entrepreneur institute.
Music
Get active
Get up and get moving! Staying active in between classes and studying couldn’t be easier in Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø. With endless possibilities around the area, you’ll have a hard time choosing which one you want to do first.
- – The popular fall marathon now has two warm-up events in the summer, offering 1-mile to half-marathon options.
- - More than 700 animals from around the world located 10 minutes west of campus.
- - Metro offers 14 parks, conservation areas and 125 miles of trails for all sorts of outdoor fun
- - More than 100 miles of trails for bike ride, walking or running, along with the .
- - Rent outdoor equipment from the UA Rec & Wellness Center and head to the Portage Lakes, 8 lakes expanding over 2,000 acres, offering a variety of outdoor adventures just 10 minutes away
- - Whether you’re a running veteran or attempting your first 5k, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø and surrounding areas have road races for you
- – A 101-mile trail from Lake Erie to Zoar, Ohio
Live music
Who doesn’t love a live band or concert? Grab your friends and enjoy the talents of local, national, and tribute artists at multiple locations all as unique as the performers themselves.
- - This famous music venue features national artists and also doubles as a haunted horror attraction in October
- - Downtown Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø’s outdoor venue offering affordable, family entertainment
- - No time for sleeping when Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø’s vivacious nightlife is within walking distance from campus
Annual events and festivals
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø hosts thousands of events each year from live concerts to monthly art walks and historic festivals to holiday celebrations. Join other students and citizens of Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø in learning and loving your community.
Museums
The rich history of Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø has been archived in the city’s many museums. Students can take advantage of Free Thursdays at the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø Art Museum, student discounts at the Hower House and so much more.
- UA's Cummings Center for the History of Psychology
- UA's
- – Canton
Downtown Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø
If you want to get off campus and discover Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø, downtown is the place to start. Easily accessible and only minutes away, downtown Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø puts you in the center of vibrant cultural amenities, living opportunities, delicious dining options, unique shopping excursions and more.