Let's Start Planning {AGAIN!} in Akron
Welcome to a 3-Time All-America Award Winning City - Akron, OH
Akron at a glance
Average hotel room cost
USD 112
Average meal cost
USD 32
Largest hotel
203 rooms
Total hotels
63
Total rooms
NaN
Number of convention centers
1
Convention center space
NaN sq. ft.
Largest convention room
NaN sq. ft.
Highlights of Akron
1. This Place We Call Home
Rock Stars (Grammy Award winners and a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee). Outrageously Influential Inventors. Sports Phenoms (we’re sure a “certain someone” comes to mind immediately). Societal Thinkers and Contributors. Simply put: Just Really Cool People. We are Greater Akron!
2. Metropolitan Amenities & Breathtaking Vistas
Greater Akronites (aka Summit Countians) constructed a firm foundation upon which our community comfortably rests. Twenty-first century metropolitan amenities are adjacent to some of our nation’s most breathtaking natural vistas, culminating in an incredibly powerful combination of assets.
3. Explore Our Trails
Don't miss our must-experience "trails." Enjoy: Summit Brew Path (summitbrewpath.com)... New Again Akron Shopping Tour (newagainakron.com)... & The Drip Drive Greater Akron Coffee Experience (thedripdrive.com).
1. This Place We Call Home
Rock Stars (Grammy Award winners and a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee). Outrageously Influential Inventors. Sports Phenoms (we’re sure a “certain someone” comes to mind immediately). Societal Thinkers and Contributors. Simply put: Just Really Cool People. We are Greater Akron!
2. Metropolitan Amenities & Breathtaking Vistas
Greater Akronites (aka Summit Countians) constructed a firm foundation upon which our community comfortably rests. Twenty-first century metropolitan amenities are adjacent to some of our nation’s most breathtaking natural vistas, culminating in an incredibly powerful combination of assets.
3. Explore Our Trails
Don't miss our must-experience "trails." Enjoy: Summit Brew Path (summitbrewpath.com)... New Again Akron Shopping Tour (newagainakron.com)... & The Drip Drive Greater Akron Coffee Experience (thedripdrive.com).
Convention Centers
Located in the heart of downtown, the spectacular John S. Knight Center is the region's premier convention facility. Thanks to a convenient downtown location, the center places delegates within walking distance of countless shops, restaurants and two major hotels.Inside, guests are immediately struck by the center's elaborate 22,000-square-foot lobby, which features a two-story spiral staircase and soaring glass rotunda. The expansive 123,000-square-foot facility also features a phenomenal 30,000-square-foot exhibit hall, 12,000 square feet of banquet space and 12,600 square feet of flexible meeting space.Amenities abound at the John S. Knight Center. Planners can take advantage of all the latest in audio-visual and telecommunications equipment such as a computer-controlled sound system, infrared audio communication and broadband Internet service. Additionally, the center offers an on-site catering team that can easily accommodate groups ranging in size from five to 3,500 people. When it comes to parking, the center has it covered with an adjacent parking deck connected via enclosed skywalk.
Convention center space
62500 sq. ft.
Largest room space
28640 sq. ft.
Largest exhibit space
40318 sq. ft.
Located in the heart of downtown, the spectacular John S. Knight Center is the region's premier convention facility. Thanks to a convenient downtown location, the center places delegates within walking distance of countless shops, restaurants and two major hotels.Inside, guests are immediately struck by the center's elaborate 22,000-square-foot lobby, which features a two-story spiral staircase and soaring glass rotunda. The expansive 123,000-square-foot facility also features a phenomenal 30,000-square-foot exhibit hall, 12,000 square feet of banquet space and 12,600 square feet of flexible meeting space.Amenities abound at the John S. Knight Center. Planners can take advantage of all the latest in audio-visual and telecommunications equipment such as a computer-controlled sound system, infrared audio communication and broadband Internet service. Additionally, the center offers an on-site catering team that can easily accommodate groups ranging in size from five to 3,500 people. When it comes to parking, the center has it covered with an adjacent parking deck connected via enclosed skywalk.
Convention center space
62500 sq. ft.
Largest room space
28640 sq. ft.
Largest exhibit space
40318 sq. ft.