Northwest Akron

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For an up-charge, you ride in the glass domed car for a panoramic view of the park.

 The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad travels south from Independence, OH through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and winds up in Akron, OH. 

They have breakfast trains, brunch trains, wine trains, beer trains...

#NationalPark
For an up-charge, you ride in the glass domed car for a panoramic view of the park.

 The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad travels south from Independence, OH through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and winds up in Akron, OH. 

They have breakfast trains, brunch trains, wine trains, beer trains...

#NationalPark
The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad travels south from Independence, OH through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and winds up in Akron, OH. 

For $18 you can take the train for a three hour round trip through the park. You can stay on the train the entire journey, or you can get off and explore one of the small towns the train passes through.

They have an option to load your bike on the train so you can ride the train as far as you want and bike the rest of the journey.

They have breakfast trains, brunch trains, wine trains, beer trains...

#NationalPark
The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad travels south from Independence, OH through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and winds up in Akron, OH. 

For $18 you can take the train for a three hour round trip through the park. You can stay on the train the entire journey, or you can get off and explore one of the small towns the train passes through.

They have an option to load your bike on the train so you can ride the train as far as you want and bike the rest of the journey.

They have breakfast trains, brunch trains, wine trains, beer trains...

#NationalPark
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Where to stay in Northwest Akron

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Wyndham Independence

Wyndham Independence

4 out of 5
6200 Quarry Lane Independence OH
The price is CA $63 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
CA $63
CA $74 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Independence. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Topgolf and Brandywine Falls ...
6.4/10 (1,000 reviews)
Everything was beautiful

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026

Wyndham Independence
Embassy Suites by Hilton Cleveland Rockside

Embassy Suites by Hilton Cleveland Rockside

3.5 out of 5
5800 Rockside Woods Blvd Independence OH
The price is CA $167 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
CA $167
CA $197 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Independence. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,010 reviews)
Breakfast was really good. Room clean and comfortable. Only thing is the water for the shower was not very hot. Other than that our stay was great and would definitely stay with the again at this location and others.

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Cleveland Rockside
Sonesta Simply Suites Cleveland Airport

Sonesta Simply Suites Cleveland Airport

3 out of 5
17525 Rosbough Dr Middleburg Heights OH
The price is CA $94 per night from Feb 21 to Feb 22
CA $94
CA $111 total
Feb 21 - Feb 22
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Middleburg Heights. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
6.2/10 (1,005 reviews)
Room cleaned as best for a hotel stay. No issues with check in or check out. No complaints further. Enjoy my evening.

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

Sonesta Simply Suites Cleveland Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Hot Tub|Games|Office Space|Sleeps 10

Hot Tub|Games|Office Space|Sleeps 10

Akron OH
Stay at this vacation home in Akron. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Blossom Music Center and F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
We had a great stay. The layout worked wonderful for what we needed. Rooms were large and it worked great for our sleeping needs. It was a quick 30 minute drive down to Canton for the Stagg Bowl. The hot tub was a special treat on a cold January day!!The only drawbacks were: The location - this could ...

Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026

Hot Tub|Games|Office Space|Sleeps 10
Convenient Cozy Home - Dog & Family Friendly

Convenient Cozy Home - Dog & Family Friendly

Akron OH
Stay at this vacation home in Akron. Enjoy laundry facilities, cable/satellite TV service, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Sherbondy Park and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
Very cute and clean home. It was prefect for our long weekend at Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025

Convenient Cozy Home - Dog & Family Friendly
Extended Stay America Select Suites - Akron - South

Extended Stay America Select Suites - Akron - South

2.5 out of 5
3325 Fortuna Dr Akron OH
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Akron. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Firestone Country Club ...
6.4/10 (422 reviews)
Friendly staff, stove, fridge

Reviewed on Dec 10, 2025

Extended Stay America Select Suites - Akron - South
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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