| freebies include parking for cars, buses and trucks, and a breakfast buffet served in a cozy dining room. set in a bustling commercial area off interstate 77, this low-key budget hotel is 6 miles from the landmark estate, stan hywet hall and gardens, and 8 miles from both the akron art museum and the akron zoo. there's also a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. all have minifridges and microwaves, plus tea and coffeemakers. suites add living areas with pull-out sofas, and wet bars. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. accessed by exterior corridors, the warmly decorated, laid-back rooms provide complimentary wi-fi and flat-screen tvs
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport 37 min
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens (17 min)
Historic house, museum, landscaped grounds & conservatory hosting an array of seasonal events. Hale Farm & Village (16 min)
This 32-structure museum offers a glimpse of life in the 1860s via crafts, gardens & farm animals. Summit Metro Parks (15 min) Blue Hen Falls (18 min)
Spectacular beauty spot named for the spring upstream that feeds this creek year-round. Gorge Metro Park (21 min)
155-acre county park with trails, fishing & ice-skating, plus picnic areas with grills & restrooms. Akron Art Museum (17 min)
Modern art, including photos, shown in a historic building with a dramatic glass & steel addition. Hinckley Lake (19 min) Cuyahoga Valley National Park (14 min)
33,000-acre park with hiking trails, bike paths, a scenic railroad & vast array of flora & fauna. Sand Run Metro Park (13 min)
Park with wetland favored by naturalists for salamander-migration watching, plus skating & sledding. Cleveland Metroparks Hinckley Reservation (17 min) Akron Zoo (17 min)
50-acre zoo featuring 700+ species, a grizzly exhibit, a train & seasonal events. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm (11 min) Brandywine Falls (23 min)
Scenic waterfall cascading 65 ft. into a lush gorge, with viewpoints from upper & lower boardwalks. Boston Mills and Brandywine Ski Areas (18 min)
Trails for skiers & snowboarders of all skill levels, plus a terrain park & a snow tubing area. Cuyahoga Valley (21 min) | 
