3 Fun Things To Do in Akron Ohio For the Whole Family and the Dog, Too

1. United States Museum of Rubber

Akron is the world rubber capital and the United State Museum of Rubber takes the whole family on an epic journey through the history of this amazing compound. How epic? Every wall, ceiling, floor, elevator and staircase is made of rubber?

Remember when your wife told the kids were bouncing off the walls and driving her crazy? Well, here that is not only tolerated, it’s encouraged! Have a go! Bounce around and enjoy yourselves.

2. Shoot Your Own Cereal! Attraction

Ever wonder how they make oatmeal? Back in the day they shot oat grains out of guns! That’s right, and Akron was in the middle of it all. Famous oat cereal manuafacturers called Akron home. Today you can make your own oat cereal at the Shoot Your Own Cereal! attraction in downtown Akron. Under professional supervision, you’ll load up the guns with your cereal of choice aaannnndddddd blammo! It’s time to eat!

3. Junior Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Sure, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland is cool. But what about all those talented bands made up of 10-12 year olds that were too young to tour to worldwide fame, but did a great job at the local mall during Super Sale Days? Find out the answer at the Junior Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Akron. You’ll read the stories of bands like the Annoyeds, the Not Cleanin’ My Rooms, the It Was Just a Pranks, the Principal is on the Phone, and the Shoplifiting Team.