Northside District

Lonely Planet Features Downtown Akron's 'Under the radar' Arts and Culture Scene

Lonely Planet Features Downtown Akron's 'Under the radar' Arts and Culture Scene

You’re never far from a live performance, art gallery or public art installation in Akron, Ohio. Over the past decade, this Great Lakes city – home to artists like Devo and the Black Keys – has transformed from a rundown former industrial town into a vibrant hub for artists of all kinds (and a wallet-friendly tourist paradise).

Take a colorful walking tour