Akron/Summit County is located in Northeastern Ohio, approximately 30 miles south of Cleveland, and may be reached by major highways including Interstates 71, 76, 77 and 271, State Route 8 and the Ohio Turnpike.
Approximate Mileage to Akron/Summit County from:
Atlanta - 637
Chicago - 370
Cincinnati - 238
Columbus - 127
Dayton - 200
Indianapolis - 259
Montreal - 596
Nashville - 478
New York City - 438
Pittsburgh - 110
St. Louis - 494
Toledo - 125
Toronto - 322
Washington, D.C. - 311
After considering the exhibition space and staff professionalism of a meeting facility, location is the most important criteria for determining your event site. Your best solution is Akron, a three-time All-America City honoree located within 500 miles of more than 55 percent of the U.S. population.
One of Greater Akron's many advantages is its proximity to major, regional, and municipal airports: Akron-Canton Airport is only 15 minutes away and features several major carriers, including AirTran Airways and Frontier Airlines. Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is just 40 minutes from downtown. Both airports offer regularly scheduled limousine service and car rental services, Also, small, private planes can fly directly into nearby Akron Fulton Airport.
Greater Akron is also served by Greyhound Bus Lines, the Metro Regional Transit Authority and 24-hour taxicab companies.
Once you arrive, you will find more than 5,000 hotel rooms in the area that range from the very affordable to the completely luxurious. In fact, you will find two hotels within walking distance of the John S. Knight Center: the Quaker Square Inn at the University of Akron, a unique hotel made within the framework of the former Quaker Oats factory, and the Akron City Centre Hotel.
The Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau manages and is located in the John S. Knight Center. One of the Bureau's functions is to help make your event even more successful by:
Assisting you with hotel accommodations.
Planning tours and activities, including those for spouses.
Providing travel and attractions information.
Assisting with promotion planning.
Arranging press conferences, press releases and photography.
Coordinating support from local suppliers.