History on Two Wheels: Lost Entertainment of Akron
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time
- Monday, Jul 7, 2025 6pm
Location
Cascade Plaza
122 S Main St
Details
Explore some of Akron’s bygone past, from the thriving jazz clubs on Howard Street to the “Million Dollar Playground” at Summit Lake. Where were these places and where did they go? The ride will start from Cascade Plaza, and be about 7 miles on mostly flat terrain, almost entirely on the Towpath Trail and Main Street cycle track. Bring your own bike, helmets are required.
Participants will be asked to sign a waiver of liability on the day of the tour.
There are a limited number of free tickets available for this tour, registration is required. If you change your mind about attending, please cancel your registration so that somebody else can have your spot.
For more information about the Akron Bicentennial, including Bicentennial events outside of downtown Akron, visit Akron200.org.
