Road trip from Akron to Flint

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.

For shopping near Cleveland, the SouthPark Mall is a favored destination. The mall hosts Dillard's and Macy's department stores, over 175 restaurants and shops and a Cinemark movie theater in Strongsville, OH. Find the shopping center at Royalton and Howe, just west of I-71.

Ever wonder how money works or what the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland does as part of the central bank of the US? Visit our Education and Learning Center featuring more than 25 fun, hands-on exhibits that answer these questions and more! We have interactive games, visual exhibits, creative stations, and illuminating films that explain everything about money you can think of, from how we use it, to why it looks the way it looks. Come see our historic lobby, take pictures with our money tree, trade coconuts on Barter Island, identify counterfeit bills, and even make your own money! All this in the heart of Cleveland, just steps away from downtown attractions. Admission is free and photos are welcome.

Great Northern Mall near Cleveland hosts shopping, Macy's and JCPenney department stores, Dick's Sporting Goods store, and over 120 more shops and restaurants. The mall is twelve miles southwest of Cleveland on I-480. Find convenient family parking near the H&M and Dillard's mall entrances.

Headquartered in a boldly designed building on Lake Erie's shore, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a 150,000-square-foot museum featuring ever-changing exhibits documenting the history of rock and roll, from Elvis to our days. You’ll see hundreds of original artifacts, from Jimi Hendrix outfits to The Beatles’ handwritten lyrics. Experience the excitement of a Rock Hall induction night at the Power of Rock Experience or have your very own jam session at the Garage. You can also watch a concert while you're here, so check out the Rock Hall’s schedule and plan ahead. – Tripadvisor

More than just an amusement park, Cedar Point features hotels, restaurants, beautiful grounds along with an impressive variety of thrill-rides.

Downtown Toledo's Food Tasting and Cultural Walking Tour. Eat ♥ Explore ♥ Enjoy your way through Toledo's most tasty downtown neighborhood! All Food Tastings included!

A true old time candy store where you'll find candy from the late 1800's. Specializing in the 50's, 60's and 70's but satisfying candy lovers of every generation. Share a memory or make a memory with your children. Savor that Curly Wurly (Marathon Bar) or Gold Mine Gum. Let Zotz or Fizzies tickle your tongue. Drink a refreshing Crush, Faygo, or Frostie Soda or one of the more unusual Retro Soda-Pops like Bubble Up, Nihi, or Moxi we've found. Treat your party or wedding guests to the corner store loves of your childhood. Let us make a special Retro gift bag for you. Take home a bag of fun for less than a movie date. Experience penny candy at our 2¢ jars and see how many different items you can gather for $2.00. We offer fun, smiles, and joy for you to share. Over one thousand candy choices and counting. We don't have everything, but we're working on it. Remember Flying Saucers/Satellite Wafers? How about Indian Pumpkin Seeds? Chuckles, Dots, Jujubes, JujyFruits, Good & Plenty? Remember how much fun Candy Cigerettes were?-- We have Chocolate, Bubble Gum,an White Sugar candy Sticks in 10 packs. Remember Bubble Gum Cigars? Skybars? We also carry Jelly Belly Jelly Beans. Seen them in individual wraps? Looking for the newest most unusual candy? We have Scorpion Suckers, Cricket Lick-its, and Chocolate Covered insects. We accept Special orders. We also mail out orders. We search for items and can tell you if the item is no longer made. Let us help you with your Candy Table for that special day. It could be a wedding or a fabulous party, and we will help you celebrate with a selection of candy that matches a theme or starts one!

Find Macy's and JCPenney department stores, Dick's Sporting Goods and 130 other restaurants and shops at Franklin Park Mall in Toledo. Enjoy the Cinemark Franklin Park movie theater and the shops at nearby Vans Market Square Shopping Center, north of I-475 in NW Toledo.

The Shops at Fallen Timbers is an open-air concept lifestyle, shopping & events center in Maumee OH offering 640,000 square feet of retail shops, restaurants, entertaining & dining options anchored by JCPenney, Dillards, Cinemark's Rave Motion Pictures, and Barnes & Noble.

Contemporary Art Gallery Owned And Operated By Pop Artist Perry Milou. The Gallery Represents American Pop Icon John Stango, Philadelphia Fashion Artist Denise Fike, Boston Pop Artist Stacey Roberts And Ohio Native Erica Arndts. The Gallery Emphasizes Contemporary Painting Focused On Pop Art Of Emerging And Mid Career Artists

Discover adventures for teams large and small! Our award-winning escape rooms at Decode Ann Arbor take you around the globe and to destinations beyond your wildest imagination. Bring you friends and family and join in the fun!

The Kelsey Museum houses a collection of nearly 100,000 objects from the civilizations of the Mediterranean.

Vault of Midnight is the Eisner award winning, family owned comic shop based out of Ann Arbor, Michigan. We were sent from outer space to satisfy all of your comic book and board game needs. We pride ourselves on having the best customer service in this or any industry. We also carry numerous sundries such as designer toys from KidRobot and Toy2R, apparel, posters, action figures, and tons of more stuff. Visit us or regret not visiting us today!

This music venue and nonprofit organization is dedicated to the presentation and encouragement of folk, roots and ethnic music through live performances by well-known and up-and-coming entertainers.

1,549-acre Park Has An 18-hole Golf Course.

Fenton Farms Golf Club lives up to its motto “The Friendly Place”. The attentive and caring staff is dedicated to making your golf or other visits here a happy and memorable one. Our remodeled clubhouse, converted from the original barn on the Crane Farm, has a relaxed atmosphere designed to promote lasting friendships and pleasant conversation. The snack bar is a great place to pick up sandwiches and drinks at the turn or lounge in the bar to discuss the days round. The cozy dining room is available for intimate weddings receptions, banquets, business meetings or reunions. Our 18 hole par 72 public course is challenging but gracious to golfers of all skill levels. The friendly atmosphere brings many charities and memorials to Fenton Farms for their fundraising outings.

Longway Planetarium is Michigan’s largest planetarium, and presents educational and entertaining shows exploring astronomy and science topics every day of the week. Longway Planetarium also offers a wide variety of hands-on science field trips, Scout programs, summer camps, and public events throughout the year. New shows debut three times per year.

For nearly 40 years, the Flint Children's Museum has enjoyed supporting the development of every child through hands on learning and experiences. The Flint Children's Museum remains dedicated in continuing to serve in this mission to as many children and families as possible.

Need a break from the rush of daily life? Go back to a time when things were a whole lot simpler. Welcome to Crossroads Village. It’s an authentic Great Lakes town from the turn of the last century, with over 34 historic structures and a thriving community to welcome you. Ride the Huckleberry Railroad, catch a show at the Colwell Opera House or learn about a trade from one of our artisans. It’s a place out of history where you can make a little history of your own. And it’s just around the corner at your Genesee County parks.