Things to do around Kent and surrounding areas
Food scene
Taco Tontos
123 Franklin AveRays Place
135 Franklin AveFamous in Kent!
Bricco Kent
210 S Depeyster StLaziza
195 E Erie StWild Goats Fresh & Funky Fine Dining
319 W Main StGreat place for breakfast!
Bistro On Main
1313 W Main StBlack Iron Grille
7291 OH-43One of my favorite places to eat!
Rockne's
1203 Bailey RdGuido's of Kent
1176 West Main StreetThe best pizza!
Restaurants, shopping and much more all within walking distance of Acorn Alley.
6 locals recommend
Acorn Alley
138 E Main StRestaurants, shopping and much more all within walking distance of Acorn Alley.
Seating outside and live bands. Night life in Kent! Close to all other bars in Kent.
7 locals recommend
Zephyr Pub
106 W Main StSeating outside and live bands. Night life in Kent! Close to all other bars in Kent.
The River Merchant
911 N Mantua StGreat food and drinks!
Chuggers Bar & Grill
9244 Market Square DriveLive bands, Karaoke, dancing, great night life! Great food!
Great food and service! If you are in Peninsula this is a great place to eat!
42 locals recommend
Winking Lizard Tavern
1615 Main StGreat food and service! If you are in Peninsula this is a great place to eat!
If you have never been here.....you have to go! Carside service only!
Swensons (Stow/Kent) Drive-In Restaurants
4466 Kent RdIf you have never been here.....you have to go! Carside service only!
Indoor shopping! Outdoor as well! Food Court as well as restaurants!
34 locals recommend
Hartville Marketplace & Flea Market
1289 Edison St NWIndoor shopping! Outdoor as well! Food Court as well as restaurants!
Erie Street Kitchen
163 W Erie StMike's Place
1700 S Water StGreat place for breakfast!
Great food and great service! Outdoor seating available. Closed between 3 and 4 daily. Close to downtown Kent.
Bell Tower Brewing Co.
Great food and great service! Outdoor seating available. Closed between 3 and 4 daily. Close to downtown Kent.
Tavern at Twin Lakes
7508 OH-43Sightseeing
Kent State University
800 E Summit StMain Street Kent
154 E Main StA Christmas Story House
3159 W 11th StCleveland Metroparks Zoo
3900 Wildlife WayGreat Lakes Science Center
601 Erieside AveThe Cleveland Museum of Art
11150 East BlvdBoston Mills and Brandywine Ski Areas
7100 Riverview RdAurora Farms Premium Outlets
549 S Chillicothe RdRaccoon Hill Golf Club
485 Judson RdBlossom Music Center
1145 W Steels Corners RdMay 4th Memorial
Kent State University Museum
515 Hilltop DrVisit and interact with these rescue animals! You never know what you will see here! Check website for hours.
Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary, Inc
5623 New Milford RdVisit and interact with these rescue animals! You never know what you will see here! Check website for hours.
Peninsula
Great views, hiking, shopping, restaurants. Very quaint beautiful area.
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Rockside Station
7900 Old Rockside RdCheck website to find info
This is about a 5 minute drive from the Airbnb. This park just opened in March of 2021. Very nice park!
Trail Lake Park
605 Ravenna RdThis is about a 5 minute drive from the Airbnb. This park just opened in March of 2021. Very nice park!
Towner's Woods
2264 Ravenna RdNelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park
12440 OH-282This is a really cool place to hike! Check out Mary Campbells cave. This water fall is going to be removed within the next couple of years!
18 locals recommend
Gorge Metro Park
1160 Front StThis is a really cool place to hike! Check out Mary Campbells cave. This water fall is going to be removed within the next couple of years!
Take a self guided tour or guided through the Reformatory. Famous for the filming of Shawshank Redemption, Air force one and Tango and Cash.
55 locals recommend
Ohio State Reformatory
100 Reformatory RdTake a self guided tour or guided through the Reformatory. Famous for the filming of Shawshank Redemption, Air force one and Tango and Cash.
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Peninsula Depot
1630 Mill St WFor the adventurous and active!
9 locals recommend
Go Ape Zip Line & Treetop Adventure - Mill Stream Run Reservation
16200 Valley PkwyFor the adventurous and active!
Great Falls of Tinkers Creek
Willis StreetCascade Park
387 Furnace StCleveland Botanical Garden
11030 East BlvdGreat trails to walk along the rivers edge! Walk right up to downtown Kent grab Breakfast, lunch, or, dinner!
Franklin Mills Riveredge Park
143 Middlebury RdGreat trails to walk along the rivers edge! Walk right up to downtown Kent grab Breakfast, lunch, or, dinner!
Golf
Fox Den Golf Course
2770 Call RdRaccoon Hill Golf Club
485 Judson RdShopping
Fantastic mall with tons of other shopping in the area! My favorite mall!
Belden Village Mall
4230 Belden Village St NWSummit Mall
3265 W Market StGreat shopping!
Hartville Marketplace & Flea Market
1289 Edison St NWNeighborhoods
The Portage Hike and Bike Trail
The Portage Hike and Bike Trail