Experience Akron Canton

Reason #101 Renee Powell, the second African-American woman to compete on the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Tour, is head professional at Clearview Golf Club in East Canton. In 2011, she launched Clearview HOPE, dedicated to helping female veterans through golf.

Reason #96 The unmistakable scent of roasting nuts wafts down Main Street from the Peanut Shoppe, a downtown Akron stalwart since the 1930s. If you’ve never had fresh warm cashews on a cold day, you haven’t lived.

Reason #87 Akron’s Northside District is a hip residential, arts and entertainment area in what once was the city’s red light quarter. Luigi’s, an Akron landmark, anchors the district and Jilly’s brings in music fans. The Northside Marketplace mixes established retailers such as Rubber City Clothing® with startups. Cyclists hop on the Towpath Trail only 100 yards away. Northside Lofts provide elegant, urban living.