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Photos from Last Year’s Smells Like Snow Coffee Festival to Get You Excited About This Year’s Event

"Close your eyes and breathe. I smell snow."

Your Guide to Fall 2022 Drink Specials in Downtown Akron

Pumpkin spice is a given this time of year, but our downtown establishments go above and beyond to create drinks that are creative, unique, and deliciously autumny. Read on to see what they’ve got.

12 Things You Need to Do in Downtown Akron This Summer

It’s time to roll out those lazy-hazy-crazy days of summer, and downtown Akron is the perfect place for you to play, relax, eat, explore, and soak up the sun.

The 11 Best Things About Living in Downtown Akron

There’s so much to love and so much to do here. Come join the fun and make this place your home–or your favorite place to hang out, catch a show, have dinner, and stroll about. It doesn’t take long to realize: downtown is where Akron happens.

37 Women-Owned Businesses in Downtown Akron

Women’s History Month may have passed, but we celebrate our female entrepreneurs every day of the year.

14 Casual Restaurants in Downtown Akron

Deciding where to eat has never been easier. Discover 14 casual restaurants in downtown Akron.

34 Black-Owned Businesses in Downtown Akron

Check out our guide to Black-owned businesses in downtown Akron.

4 Fine Dining Restaurants in Downtown Akron

Get a breakdown of four fine dining restaurants in downtown Akron, perfect for your next date night, special occasion, or take-out meal.