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Road trip from Akron to Columbus

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ITINERARY

2h 22m123 miles38 stops
1
The Peanut Shoppe
203 S Main St, Akron, OH 44308-1301
2
Lock 3
200 S Main St, Akron, OH 44308-1315
3
Barley House
222 S Main St, Akron, OH 44308-1533
4
Akron-Summit County Public Library
60 S High St, Akron, OH 44326-1000
5
Glendale Cemetery
150 Glendale Ave, Akron, OH 44302-1914
6
Don Drumm Studios & Gallery
437 Crouse St, Akron, OH 44311-1220
7
Akron Zoo
500 Edgewood Ave, Akron, OH 44307-2199
8
The Bomb Shelter
923 Bank St, Akron, OH 44305-2370
9
Dr. Bob's Home
855 Ardmore Ave, Akron, OH 44302-1240
10
Eighty-Three Brewery
1201 E Market St Ste 110, Akron, OH 44305-4064
11
Main St Saloon
1481 S Main St, Akron, OH 44301-1629
12
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
714 N Portage Path, Akron, OH 44303
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens is open for tours Tues.-Sun from April 1 - Dec. 30; it is closed on Mondays. The historic estate includes a 64,500 sq. ft. Manor House, historic gardens and grounds. Hours change the day after Thanksgiving through 12/30 for the holiday event, DECK THE HALL. Visit stanhywet.org for complete info. Completed in 1915, Stan Hywet Hall was built for the family of F.A. Seiberling, co-founder of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. It was named Stan Hywet, Old English for stone quarry, after the property’s most prominent natural feature. The 65-room Manor House is one of the finest examples of Tudor Revival architecture in America, and the sixth largest home open to the public. The Gate Lodge at the entrance to the estate has its own historic significance. In 1935, two admitted alcoholics met there and talked long into the night, when the principles that still serve as the cornerstone of Alcoholics Anonymous were identified.
13
Overlook Area
354 Sackett Ave, Akron, OH 44313-4932
14
All American Axe Throwing
1282 Triplett Blvd Canton location - 4125 Mahoning Road NE, Canton, OH 44705, Akron, OH 44306-3123
All American Axe Throwing is one of the first & best axe throwing arenas in Northeast Ohio! Come on out to either our Akron or Canton locations and have a great time throwing axes with your friends. Learn from our axe masters, drink at our bar (it's a lot safer than it sounds,) and have a blast! You'll want to keep coming back over and over again. Perfect for dates, parties, business gatherings, and more!
15
Akrona Galleries
1765 W Market St, Akron, OH 44313-7001
Welcome to AKRONA Galleries: one of Ohio's most unique art galleries. Serving the Greater Akron Area and abroad; offering custom framing, sculpture, original paintings, blown glass, jewelry & fine art reproductions. With an extensive body of artworks by varying selections of artists—a mixture internationally recognized as well as locally established— we involve ourselves in bringing a knowledge and understanding of art to the community. Since 1990, Akrona Galleries has been providing exceptional art related service and insight; heavily involved in the genesis, appraisal, and curation of both personal and corporate art collections; designing and framing artworks for entire commercial spaces as well as your home. Visit us in store or on our website to learn about upcoming events and gallery rental options, as well as discover everything our gallery has to offer to you and our community. We also have art classes for both adults and children.
16
Red Fox Bar & Grill
1767 State Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223-1305
17
Blimp City Bike and Hike
1675 Merriman Rd, Akron, OH 44313-5224
Independent bike shop renting, selling, servicing bikes on the Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath. We are close to the Cuyahoga National Park.
18
Firestone Country Club
452 E Warner Rd, Akron, OH 44319-1994
19
Locked In at the Lakes
463 Portage Lakes Dr, Akron, OH 44319-2205
20
Lake Anna Park
574 Lake Anna Court, Barberton, OH 44203
21
Red Horse Winery
5326 Fairland Rd, Barberton, OH 44203-3923
Red Horse Winery produces Award Winning Wines from California and local grapes that will appeal to anyone's taste buds !!
22
Blue Sky Drive-In Theater
959 Broad St, Wadsworth, OH 44281-9406
23
Crafted Cocktail Co.
991 High St, Wadsworth, OH 44281-9493
Crafted Cocktail Co is a Speakeasy style cocktail bar with a classic ambiance in Wadsworth, Ohio that makes cutting edge, handcrafted cocktails with from scratch ingredients. Our mission: To deliver exquisite and artistically crafted drinks. That the cocktails we artistically mix meet the highest standards of quality, freshness, and seasonality and combines both modern-creative and traditional styles of the cocktail industry. To consistently provide our customers with impeccable service by demonstrating warmth, graciousness, efficiency, knowledge, professionalism and integrity in our service and product. To have every patron who comes through our doors leave impressed by Crafted Cocktail Co. and excited to return with friends and acquaintances, To create and maintain a classic cocktail lounge atmosphere that is comprehensive and exceptional in its attention to every detail of operation. To continually refine our concept by keeping it fresh, exciting, and on the cutting edge.
24
Grizzly Pedal Company
Wadsworth, OH
Grizzly Pedal Company party bike rentals in Wadsworth OH! Book the entire bike or reserve a seat or two on a scheduled public specialty tour. Up to 14 people can ride. (10 pedaling seats, 4 non-pedaling seats.) Book the entire bike or any number of seats online. Want a custom tour? We can do that! Contact us to let us know what you've got in mind and we'll put it together. Why have a pedal party? Celebrate an anniversary or birthday, have a girl's or guy's night out (BYOB 21+), team-building, youth groups, sports teams, church outing, fundraiser MORE!!! Find us online at https://grizzlypedalcompany.com , on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GrizzlyPedalBikeCompany or Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/grizzlypedalcompany . #GrizzlyTime #PedalTime #partyonabike #pedalbike #partybike #wadsworth #wadsworthohio #cityofwadsworth #mainstreetwadsworth
25
Wadsworth Brewing Company
126 Main St, Wadsworth, OH 44281-1432
26
Kolony Bowl
456 College St, Wadsworth, OH 44281-1180
27
Filia Cellars
3059 Greenwich Rd, Wadsworth, OH 44281-9516
28
Mohican Adventures
State Route 3 South, Loudonville, OH 44842
29
Snow Trails
3100 Possum Run Rd, Mansfield, OH 44903-7524
30
Mansfield Fire Museum And Educational Center
1265 W 4th St, Mansfield, OH 44906-1827
31
Clary Gardens
588 W Chestnut St, Coshocton, OH 43812-1010
32
Ohio Bird Sanctuary
3774 Orweiler Rd, Mansfield, OH 44903
The Sanctuary's living museum is home to over 30 different species of native songbirds and raptors, that due to an injury can no longer survive in the wild. These birds permanently reside at that Sanctuary as ambassadors for their species. All live bird displays are outside and wheelchair and stroller accessible. Parking is limited. Please do not park along the entrance drive or on Orweiler Road. An admission fee to enter the bird display area supports the care of our birds. $3/ child (under 2 years free) and $5/adult (16 years and over) $3 for military and individuals residing in assisted living centers. No entry or hiking the trails before or after open hours (Open: Tues-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 12 noon-4pm)
33
The Ohio Railway Museum
990 Proprietors Rd, Worthington, OH 43085-3195
Founded in 1948, The Ohio Railway Museum is one of the oldest railroad museums in America. The museum began with the acquisition of Ohio Public Service Interurban Car #21, which is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The museum is designed to educate through displays and demonstrations, the role and effect of the railroads in the life of the people and businesses of Ohio and the United States. The Ohio Railway Museum now operates on the former Columbus, Delaware and Marion railbed and right-of-way. The museum's collection includes a the last CD&M interurban parlor car #501, nicknamed "The Red Bird." Until the late 1970's the museum also operated the Norfolk & Western #578 Pacific-class steam locomotive. Today, we offer a glimpse of railroading's past through our exhibits, static equipment displays of electric traction and steam. We also offer rides on both our streetcars and our Pullman passenger car. Come visit us and explore a century of rail evolution!
34
Governor's Residence
358 N Parkview Ave, Columbus, OH 43209-1439
35
Ohio Stadium
411 Woody Hayes Dr,, Columbus, OH 43210-1104
36
Chadwick Arboretum
2120 Fyffe Rd Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210-1010
37
Kelton House Museum & Garden
586 E Town St, Columbus, OH 43215-4802
Experience urban life and the decorative arts, as they existed in the second half of the 19th century, through the collection of the Sophia and Fernando Cortez Kelton family. Learn about the Underground Railroad and the people that bring the history to life.
38
The Nest Theatre
15 W Cherry St, Columbus, OH 43215-5189
Customize this Trip

OVERVIEW

Akron to Columbus
1
Start:The Peanut Shoppe
Akron, Ohio·
5.0
(75) review
203 S Main St, Akron, OH 44308-1301
2
Lock 3
Akron, Ohio·
4.5
(98) review
200 S Main St, Akron, OH 44308-1315
3
Barley House
Akron, Ohio·
3.0
(4) review
222 S Main St, Akron, OH 44308-1533
4
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Akron, Ohio·
4.5
(54) review
60 S High St, Akron, OH 44326-1000
5
Glendale Cemetery
Akron, Ohio·
4.5
(54) review
150 Glendale Ave, Akron, OH 44302-1914
6
Don Drumm Studios & Gallery
Akron, Ohio·
5.0
(73) review
437 Crouse St, Akron, OH 44311-1220
7
Akron Zoo
Akron, Ohio·
4.5
(832) review
500 Edgewood Ave, Akron, OH 44307-2199
8
The Bomb Shelter
Akron, Ohio·
3.5
(9) review
923 Bank St, Akron, OH 44305-2370
9
Dr. Bob's Home
Akron, Ohio·
5.0
(54) review
855 Ardmore Ave, Akron, OH 44302-1240
10
Eighty-Three Brewery
Akron, Ohio·
5.0
(4) review
1201 E Market St Ste 110, Akron, OH 44305-4064
11
Main St Saloon
Akron, Ohio·
5.0
(6) review
1481 S Main St, Akron, OH 44301-1629
12
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
Akron, Ohio·
5.0
(841) review
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens is open for tours Tues.-Sun from April 1 - Dec. 30; it is closed on Mondays. The historic estate includes a 64,500 sq. ft. Manor House, historic gardens and grounds. Hours change the day after Thanksgiving through 12/30 for the holiday event, DECK THE HALL. Visit stanhywet.org for complete info. Completed in 1915, Stan Hywet Hall was built for the family of F.A. Seiberling, co-founder of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. It was named Stan Hywet, Old English for stone quarry, after the property’s most prominent natural feature. The 65-room Manor House is one of the finest examples of Tudor Revival architecture in America, and the sixth largest home open to the public. The Gate Lodge at the entrance to the estate has its own historic significance. In 1935, two admitted alcoholics met there and talked long into the night, when the principles that still serve as the cornerstone of Alcoholics Anonymous were identified.
714 N Portage Path, Akron, OH 44303
13
Overlook Area
Akron, Ohio·
5.0
(7) review
354 Sackett Ave, Akron, OH 44313-4932
14
All American Axe Throwing
Akron, Ohio·
5.0
(7) review
All American Axe Throwing is one of the first & best axe throwing arenas in Northeast Ohio! Come on out to either our Akron or Canton locations and have a great time throwing axes with your friends. Learn from our axe masters, drink at our bar (it's a lot safer than it sounds,) and have a blast! You'll want to keep coming back over and over again. Perfect for dates, parties, business gatherings, and more!
1282 Triplett Blvd Canton location - 4125 Mahoning Road NE, Canton, OH 44705, Akron, OH 44306-3123
15
Akrona Galleries
Akron, Ohio·
4.5
(4) review
Welcome to AKRONA Galleries: one of Ohio's most unique art galleries. Serving the Greater Akron Area and abroad; offering custom framing, sculpture, original paintings, blown glass, jewelry & fine art reproductions. With an extensive body of artworks by varying selections of artists—a mixture internationally recognized as well as locally established— we involve ourselves in bringing a knowledge and understanding of art to the community. Since 1990, Akrona Galleries has been providing exceptional art related service and insight; heavily involved in the genesis, appraisal, and curation of both personal and corporate art collections; designing and framing artworks for entire commercial spaces as well as your home. Visit us in store or on our website to learn about upcoming events and gallery rental options, as well as discover everything our gallery has to offer to you and our community. We also have art classes for both adults and children.
1765 W Market St, Akron, OH 44313-7001
16
Red Fox Bar & Grill
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio·
4.0
(5) review
1767 State Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223-1305
17
Blimp City Bike and Hike
Akron, Ohio·
5.0
(6) review
Independent bike shop renting, selling, servicing bikes on the Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath. We are close to the Cuyahoga National Park.
1675 Merriman Rd, Akron, OH 44313-5224
18
Firestone Country Club
Akron, Ohio·
4.5
(72) review
452 E Warner Rd, Akron, OH 44319-1994
19
Locked In at the Lakes
Akron, Ohio·
5.0
(25) review
463 Portage Lakes Dr, Akron, OH 44319-2205
20
Lake Anna Park
Barberton, Ohio·
4.5
(5) review
574 Lake Anna Court, Barberton, OH 44203
21
Red Horse Winery
Barberton, Ohio·
4.0
(19) review
Red Horse Winery produces Award Winning Wines from California and local grapes that will appeal to anyone's taste buds !!
5326 Fairland Rd, Barberton, OH 44203-3923
22
Blue Sky Drive-In Theater
Wadsworth, Ohio·
4.5
(14) review
959 Broad St, Wadsworth, OH 44281-9406
23
Crafted Cocktail Co.
Wadsworth, Ohio·
5.0
(120) review
Crafted Cocktail Co is a Speakeasy style cocktail bar with a classic ambiance in Wadsworth, Ohio that makes cutting edge, handcrafted cocktails with from scratch ingredients. Our mission: To deliver exquisite and artistically crafted drinks. That the cocktails we artistically mix meet the highest standards of quality, freshness, and seasonality and combines both modern-creative and traditional styles of the cocktail industry. To consistently provide our customers with impeccable service by demonstrating warmth, graciousness, efficiency, knowledge, professionalism and integrity in our service and product. To have every patron who comes through our doors leave impressed by Crafted Cocktail Co. and excited to return with friends and acquaintances, To create and maintain a classic cocktail lounge atmosphere that is comprehensive and exceptional in its attention to every detail of operation. To continually refine our concept by keeping it fresh, exciting, and on the cutting edge.
991 High St, Wadsworth, OH 44281-9493
24
Grizzly Pedal Company
Wadsworth, Ohio·
5.0
(1) review
Grizzly Pedal Company party bike rentals in Wadsworth OH! Book the entire bike or reserve a seat or two on a scheduled public specialty tour. Up to 14 people can ride. (10 pedaling seats, 4 non-pedaling seats.) Book the entire bike or any number of seats online. Want a custom tour? We can do that! Contact us to let us know what you've got in mind and we'll put it together. Why have a pedal party? Celebrate an anniversary or birthday, have a girl's or guy's night out (BYOB 21+), team-building, youth groups, sports teams, church outing, fundraiser MORE!!! Find us online at https://grizzlypedalcompany.com , on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GrizzlyPedalBikeCompany or Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/grizzlypedalcompany . #GrizzlyTime #PedalTime #partyonabike #pedalbike #partybike #wadsworth #wadsworthohio #cityofwadsworth #mainstreetwadsworth
Wadsworth, OH
25
Wadsworth Brewing Company
Wadsworth, Ohio·
4.5
(21) review
126 Main St, Wadsworth, OH 44281-1432
26
Kolony Bowl
Wadsworth, Ohio·
5.0
(2) review
456 College St, Wadsworth, OH 44281-1180
27
Filia Cellars
Wadsworth, Ohio·
4.5
(35) review
3059 Greenwich Rd, Wadsworth, OH 44281-9516
28
Mohican Adventures
Loudonville, Ohio·
4.0
(98) review
State Route 3 South, Loudonville, OH 44842
29
Snow Trails
Mansfield, Ohio·
4.5
(90) review
3100 Possum Run Rd, Mansfield, OH 44903-7524
30
Mansfield Fire Museum And Educational Center
Mansfield, Ohio·
4.5
(9) review
1265 W 4th St, Mansfield, OH 44906-1827
31
Clary Gardens
Coshocton, Ohio·
4.5
(9) review
588 W Chestnut St, Coshocton, OH 43812-1010
32
Ohio Bird Sanctuary
Mansfield, Ohio·
4.5
(96) review
The Sanctuary's living museum is home to over 30 different species of native songbirds and raptors, that due to an injury can no longer survive in the wild. These birds permanently reside at that Sanctuary as ambassadors for their species. All live bird displays are outside and wheelchair and stroller accessible. Parking is limited. Please do not park along the entrance drive or on Orweiler Road. An admission fee to enter the bird display area supports the care of our birds. $3/ child (under 2 years free) and $5/adult (16 years and over) $3 for military and individuals residing in assisted living centers. No entry or hiking the trails before or after open hours (Open: Tues-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 12 noon-4pm)
3774 Orweiler Rd, Mansfield, OH 44903
33
The Ohio Railway Museum
Worthington, Ohio·
3.5
(9) review
Founded in 1948, The Ohio Railway Museum is one of the oldest railroad museums in America. The museum began with the acquisition of Ohio Public Service Interurban Car #21, which is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The museum is designed to educate through displays and demonstrations, the role and effect of the railroads in the life of the people and businesses of Ohio and the United States. The Ohio Railway Museum now operates on the former Columbus, Delaware and Marion railbed and right-of-way. The museum's collection includes a the last CD&M interurban parlor car #501, nicknamed "The Red Bird." Until the late 1970's the museum also operated the Norfolk & Western #578 Pacific-class steam locomotive. Today, we offer a glimpse of railroading's past through our exhibits, static equipment displays of electric traction and steam. We also offer rides on both our streetcars and our Pullman passenger car. Come visit us and explore a century of rail evolution!
990 Proprietors Rd, Worthington, OH 43085-3195
34
Governor's Residence
Columbus, Ohio·
4.5
(9) review
358 N Parkview Ave, Columbus, OH 43209-1439
35
Ohio Stadium
Columbus, Ohio·
4.5
(979) review
411 Woody Hayes Dr,, Columbus, OH 43210-1104
36
Chadwick Arboretum
Columbus, Ohio·
4.0
(9) review
2120 Fyffe Rd Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210-1010
37
Kelton House Museum & Garden
Columbus, Ohio·
4.5
(96) review
Experience urban life and the decorative arts, as they existed in the second half of the 19th century, through the collection of the Sophia and Fernando Cortez Kelton family. Learn about the Underground Railroad and the people that bring the history to life.
586 E Town St, Columbus, OH 43215-4802
38
The Nest Theatre
Columbus, Ohio·
5.0
(9) review
15 W Cherry St, Columbus, OH 43215-5189

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What's the driving distance between Akron and Columbus?
The distance is 123 miles
What's the travel time between Akron and Columbus?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 2h 22m mins in normal traffic
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Columbus?
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