Spend an evening enjoying entertainment while you dine on some of the finest food in Akron at the Tangier Restaurant and Cabaret. Watch a play or listen to a concert series at this intimate, Moroccan-design restaurant and nightlife venue. For three generations, the Tangier has brought jazz, comedy, rock and R&B to the cabaret stage of their 11-room facility.
Love fashion? Then you’ll go gaga at the Kent State University Fashion Museum, dedicated to designer fashions from around the world, ranging from historic to modern clothing, textiles, furniture and other decorative arts. See fashion displays from top design houses, archives of photography and original sketches in this museum’s galleries. This is a must-see attraction for any budding fashionista.
Explore an old sandstone quarry at Deep Lock Quarry. Hike along the miles of challenging outdoor trails to get a view of Akron that you cannot see from anywhere else. Once you reach the top, you can look out across the forest, past the Cuyahoga River and down to the milled, swamp-like floor of the quarry.
Built on 70 acres of country estate, the Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens consists of a 65-room manor, the seventh largest house in the US, and ten outdoor gardens. See traditional English and Japanese gardens without ever leaving the country, or visit the conservatory to learn more about the rare plants this facility grows.