things to do in Akron, OH

Choose a flexible river route for a relaxed paddle with friends or family

Sip fresh coffee while meeting, petting, and brushing Highland cows

Paddle a 4.5-mile route with two easy swift-water sections in about 2 hours

Meet micro mini cows and explore a working farm with a private guide

Paddle 6.5 miles with two easy-to-navigate swift-water sections

Paddle an unguided stretch of the Tuscarawas River

Paddle a beginner-friendly 2-mile stretch of the Cuyahoga River in about 1–1.5 hours

Swap the cinema for a cozy movie night on the farm

Tackle 15 riverside holes filled with riddles and puzzles

Get creative with farm animals for company

Paddle 4 miles on the Cuyahoga River with a shuttle back to your car

Paddle Cuyahoga Valley National Park with light rapids and a return shuttle

Move, paddle, and reset with yoga on the Cuyahoga River

Paddle under glow sticks, then warm up by a riverside bonfire

Navigate a varied Cuyahoga River route with experienced-paddler support

Float the Cuyahoga River with a provided tube and complimentary shuttle back to your vehicle

Share a private farm pasture with friendly animals and room to relax

Meet farm animals and shop locally during a relaxed Black Friday outing

Paddle a 2-mile self-guided kayak trip, ideal for first-timers

Beginner-friendly kayak rental on the Cuyahoga River (45 min–1.5 hours)

Add a playful twist to yoga with goats roaming beside you

Live music, patio drinks and a sunset paddle on Rose's Run

Float the Cuyahoga River in a 4-person raft, perfect for beginners

Paddle Whiskey Island with a kayak rental for select races or the Fun Paddle