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Steinert Glass School
1393 Mogadore Rd., Kent
(330) 677-0729
8 Miles

 
This school provides classes and demonstrations on glass blowing, bead making and marble making.

 

John Johnson Farm House & Church of Latter Day Saints
6203 Pioneer Trail, Hiram
(330) 569-3374
16 Miles

Open 9 am to dusk daily
In this 19th century farm home of John Johnson, learn about the dramatic historical events in the early days of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

 

Goodyear World of Rubber
1144 East Market Street, Akron
(330) 796-7117
18 Miles

 
A trip to Akron, the "Rubber Capital of the World," wouldn't be complete without a visit to the Goodyear World of Rubber museum. Learn how Charles Goodyear discovered the vulcanization process, as well as how rubber is made today. Exhibits include Charles Goodyear's personal mementos, a moon tire and Indianapolis 500 race cars. 

 

Hower House
60 Fir Hill, Akron
(330) 972-6909
23 Miles

An 1871 Victorian mansion designed in the Second Empire Italianate style. The house is filled with hundred of furnishings collected by 3 generations of the Hower family, who occupied the Mansion for 102 years.

 

Dr. Bob's Home
855 Ardmore Ave., Akron
(330) 864-1935
25 Miles
 
Home of Dr. Robert Smith who was the founder of Alcoholics Anonymous.

 

Perkins Stone Mansion
550 Copley Rd., Akron
(330) 535-1120
25 Miles
This 1830s Greek Revival-style mansion was the home of the Perkins family for over 100 years.

 

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
714 N. Portage Path, Akron
(330) 836-5533

26 Miles

 
This 65-room Tudor Revival mansion is filled with treasures from around the globe and sits on more than 70 acres of artfully landscaped gardens and grounds.

 

Harry London Candies, Inc.
5353 Lauby Rd., N. Canton
(800) 321-0444
31 Miles

 
In a guided tour you will have the opportunity to experience the melt-in-your-mouth gourmet chocolates, stroll through the Chocolate Hall of Fame, be fascinated by the making, molding and wrapping of the chocolates and shop at the unique chocolate store.

 

NASA Glenn Visitor Center
21000 Brookpark Rd., Cleveland
(216) 433-2000
36 Miles

 
See the Apollo Command module, space suits, a moon rock, John Glenn Gallery and launch control center. Explore the solar system and see space shuttle launch broadcasts.