A lot of college kids always complain that Akron does not have a lot of activities for them. This couldn't be more false! There are a ton of various activities for college kids. Here's a list of some fun adventures in the Akron area.
1) One of a Kind
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This dog and cat shelter is only 15 minutes from campus and is perfect for animal lovers. You can either volunteer there or just go in and play with the animals. The staff is very friendly and loves when people come in and entertain the animals. They even have puppies and kittens sometimes!
2) The Gorge
For people who love being outdoors, there are many trails around the Akron area. My personal favorite is the Gorge. This has a few great trails and you can easily go off trail to find your own adventure. My friends and I like to be dare devils and go under the waterfall.
3) Lock 3/Lock View
Lock 3 is a great little spot downtown. In the summer time they have concerts and festivals. In the Winter time they set up a ice skating rink and skate rentals for students are under $5! It is a great little spot to walk around with friends. Across from Lock 3, there is an amazing grilled cheese restaurant/bar that is also a perfect date spot. Everyone has to try Lock View at least once!
4) Highland Square
Highland Square is the hipster part of Akron. Akron sometimes closes the street off for fun festivals every season. Additionally, there is coffee shops, bars and restaurants. It is home to the famous breakfast/brunch place Wally Waffles.
5) Nightlight Cinema
This indie movie theater is a great spot for dates in downtown Akron. The movies they play are actually really good and tickets are a lot more cheaper than a regular theater. During the Halloween time, they play a marathon of scary movies for those of you who like that.
These are just a few of my favorites from the many things that go on around Akron. There is always an adventure waiting to happen. You just have to go out and explore!
