John S. Knight Center
Categories Arts & Entertainment Other
77 E Mill St Get Directions
Akron, OH 44308
330-374-8900
PARKING : Broadway Garage
DEVELOPMENT DESCRIPTION: Opening to the public in June 1994, this 129,000 S.F. facility features a 15,000 S.F. conference center area, 30,000 S.F. of exhibit space, a multi-purpose rotunda lobby, a 15,000 S.F. banquet hall, and 18 meeting rooms. At a cost of $33 million, this investment helped lay the foundation for redevelopment efforts in Downtown Akron.
The Knight Center attracts a variety of users including trade shows, consumer shows, conferences, conventions, and special community events.
An iconic feature of Akron's vibrant cityscape, the John S. Knight Center has been welcoming convention planners, tradeshow exhibitors and event attendees to the heart of downtown since 1994. We are northeast Ohio's premier meeting venue.
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Nearby Eat & Drink
- Sweet Mary's Bakery76 E Mill St (147 feet S)
- Greystone Hall103 S High St (194 feet SW)
- El Patron Tequileria & Cuisine54 E Mill St (219 feet SW)
- Akron-Summit County Public Library60 S High St (342 feet N)
Nearby Entertainment
- Akron Art Museum1 S High St (725 feet NE)
- BLU Jazz+47 E Market St (938 feet N)
- Crave156 S Main St (973 feet N)
- The Green Dragon Inn Board Game Bar and Cafe115 E Market St (1013 feet NE)
Nearby Arts & Culture
- Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau77 E Mill St (49 feet W)
- Rubber City Comics74 E Mill St (184 feet SE)
- Ohio Shakespeare Festival103 S High St (233 feet SW)
- Akron-Summit County Public Library60 S High St (342 feet N)