Akron

Once known as the Rubber Capital of the World, Akron now hails as the City of Invention. As the fifth—largest city in Ohio, it has grown from an industrial center to a hub of culture and science. During this change, Akron's downtown went from a vibrant retail district to being somewhat empty; however, the city was reborn with a baseball stadium for the Akron RubberDucks (the Double—A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians), new restaurants, concert venues, and in its role as a host for national...