Dan’s guidebook
Food scene
Similar to "The Ramp" and one of my favorites due to waterfront dining!
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PICK'S At PLX
530 Portage Lakes DriveSimilar to "The Ramp" and one of my favorites due to waterfront dining!
This is more of an upscale restaurant and is the only restaurant on the list that isn't waterfront. The food is fantastic and one of me and my wifes favorites for date night!
Lala's in the Lakes
4315 Manchester RdThis is more of an upscale restaurant and is the only restaurant on the list that isn't waterfront. The food is fantastic and one of me and my wifes favorites for date night!
If you like smaller mom & pop restaurants, we'd recommend Honeymoon Grille which is less than 5 minutes from the house.
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Honeymoon Grille
3458 Manchester RdIf you like smaller mom & pop restaurants, we'd recommend Honeymoon Grille which is less than 5 minutes from the house.
The Basement Sports Bar & Grill is a restaurant and bar in Northeast Ohio. Watch major sporting events, eat wings and have a beer!
Basement at the Lakes
3420 Manchester RdThe Basement Sports Bar & Grill is a restaurant and bar in Northeast Ohio. Watch major sporting events, eat wings and have a beer!
Around 15 minutes away, but this is by far my FAVORITE spot to grab a burger (specifically their Galley Boy). Swensons was established in 1934 and has a "vintage" feel to it. Once you pull up, you stay in your car and turn your lights on when ready to order. Their milkshakes are very good as well!
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Swensons (West Akron) Drive-In Restaurant
40 S Hawkins AveAround 15 minutes away, but this is by far my FAVORITE spot to grab a burger (specifically their Galley Boy). Swensons was established in 1934 and has a "vintage" feel to it. Once you pull up, you stay in your car and turn your lights on when ready to order. Their milkshakes are very good as well!
Tito's Mexican Grill
3333 Manchester RdOne of our favorite Mexican restaurants to go to!
Food scene
The Ramp
3719 S Main StGreat food and I personally love this spot because of the waterfront dining!
Blue Iguana - Tequila Bar
Activities
Pontoon boat rentals are available through Dusty's Landing. If you don't have a boaters license, no worries! They have a temporary 1 day test available. Reservations can be made online.
Dusty's Landing II Pontoon And Kayak Rentals
401 W Turkeyfoot Lake RdPontoon boat rentals are available through Dusty's Landing. If you don't have a boaters license, no worries! They have a temporary 1 day test available. Reservations can be made online.
If you're looking for a beachy spot and place to swim, this is a spot with no admission to enter.
Turkeyfoot Beach
If you're looking for a beachy spot and place to swim, this is a spot with no admission to enter.
There are several events throughout the week at Lock 3 which is in downtown Akron. Their event calendar can be found online.
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Lock 3 Park
200 S Main StThere are several events throughout the week at Lock 3 which is in downtown Akron. Their event calendar can be found online.
Locked In at the Lakes Escape Room
463 Portage Lakes DriveAn escape room and fun group activity!
Akron Children's Museum
216 S Main StOne of my kids (ages 4 & 6) favorite spots to explore and play indoors!
Akron dýragarður
500 Edgewood AveSightseeing
Enjoy the famous NE Ohio "Towpath Trail". You can walk, bring your dogs, take a bike ride, or take a jog. The trail is very peaceful and if you enjoy the outdoors, we definitely checking the Towpath out!
Towpath Trailhead at Manchester Rd
2740 Manchester RoadEnjoy the famous NE Ohio "Towpath Trail". You can walk, bring your dogs, take a bike ride, or take a jog. The trail is very peaceful and if you enjoy the outdoors, we definitely checking the Towpath out!