Kevin’s guidebook
Food scene
Pub Bricco
1841 Merriman RdGreat casual dining, outdoor patio, all the drinks. Less than a mile from home.
Casual dining, good food and drinks. Less than a mile from home. Hipsters love this place.
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The Merchant Tavern
1824 Merriman RdCasual dining, good food and drinks. Less than a mile from home. Hipsters love this place.
The best Indian food in the valley. Outstanding!!! All the stars.
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Saffron Patch in the Valley
1238 Weathervane LnThe best Indian food in the valley. Outstanding!!! All the stars.
King Crab
1562 Akron Peninsula RoadBest seasfood in the valley! Very fun cajun boil place. Wear the bib!
Great greek food, very inexpensive. Very casual, recommend get it to go. They do not have a nice dining room.
Vasili's Greek Cuisine
1702 Merriman RoadGreat greek food, very inexpensive. Very casual, recommend get it to go. They do not have a nice dining room.
Excellent, upscale dining. A little pricey but worth it.
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Papa Joe's
1561 Akron Peninsula RdExcellent, upscale dining. A little pricey but worth it.
Best steaks in the area. If you can afford to spend a few hundred dollars (or more) on dinner, eat and drink in luxury, then go here. It's a place for special occasions.
Ken Stewart's Lodge
1911 N Cleveland Massillon RdBest steaks in the area. If you can afford to spend a few hundred dollars (or more) on dinner, eat and drink in luxury, then go here. It's a place for special occasions.
Great local breakfast joint just minutes from the house. Old fashion diner style. Very small, casual space. They only serve breakfast.
Valley Café Restaurant - Akron
1212 Weathervane LnGreat local breakfast joint just minutes from the house. Old fashion diner style. Very small, casual space. They only serve breakfast.
A local favorite! Fun, family friendly dining, right in the middle of beautiful Peninsula, Ohio. Walking distance from local shops, ice cream, national forest visitor's office, scenic railroad and more.
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Fisher's Café & Pub
Ohio 303A local favorite! Fun, family friendly dining, right in the middle of beautiful Peninsula, Ohio. Walking distance from local shops, ice cream, national forest visitor's office, scenic railroad and more.
Sightseeing
Blimp City Bike & Hike
1675 Merriman RoadWhy hike when you can bike? Cheap bike rentals minutes from home.
Hike the historic Ohio and Erie Canal!
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Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail
Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath TrailHike the historic Ohio and Erie Canal!
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
714 N Portage Path
Dr. Bob's Home
855 Ardmore AvenueIf you are a friend of Bill, you should visit here...
Don't feel like hiking through the national forest? Take the Scenic Railroad! Check their website for schedule and tickets.
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Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Peninsula Depot
1630 Mill St WDon't feel like hiking through the national forest? Take the Scenic Railroad! Check their website for schedule and tickets.
Entertainment
Our local theater! Support the arts and our community by attending a great play. Less than a minute from home.
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Weathervane Playhouse
1301 Weathervane LnOur local theater! Support the arts and our community by attending a great play. Less than a minute from home.
The best outdoor music venue in Ohio. See the orchestra under the stars, or your favorite band. Check their website for schedule and tickets. Just minutes from home.
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Blossom Music Center
1145 W Steels Corners RdThe best outdoor music venue in Ohio. See the orchestra under the stars, or your favorite band. Check their website for schedule and tickets. Just minutes from home.
Akron Zoo
500 Edgewood AveWho doesn't love going to Zoo???
Great place to take the family! Farmer's market, corn maze and food trucks. Open until October 31st, weekends are best.
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I-Farm & Market ye-Szalay
4563 Riverview RdGreat place to take the family! Farmer's market, corn maze and food trucks. Open until October 31st, weekends are best.
Hale Farm & Village
2686 Oak Hill RdHistoric farmer's market and more.