Plan Your Visit

Coming to town for Race Week 2024? Learn more about places to stay, attractions around Akron, and find directions to Derby Downs!

Book Your
Accommodations

Stay at one of our partner hotels during the FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby to receive our benefits package!

Enjoy Attractions
Around Town

Make plans to explore Greater Akron during your stay! See what attractions and activities are in the area to plan a memorable trip.

Akron Art Museum

akronartmuseum.org

Akron Zoo

akronzoo.org

Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens

stanhywet.org

Pier 619 Kayak and Pontoon Boat Rentals

pier619.com

F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm

summitmetroparks.org/fa-seiberling-nature-realm

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

nps.gov/cuva/index.htm

Summit Metro Parks

summitmetroparks.org

Lock 3 Akron

lock3live.com

MAPS Air Museum

mapsairmuseum.org

Canton Classic Car Museum

cantonclassiccar.org

Boettler Park

cityofgreen.org/boettler-park

Southgate Park

cityofgreen.org/southgate-park

William McKinley Presidential Library and Museum

mckinleymuseum.org

Fannie May / Harry London Chocolate Factory Tour

fanniemay.com/chocolate-tour

Pro Football Hall of Fame

profootballhof.com

First Ladies National Historic Site

nps.gov/fila

Find
Directions

Traveling to our Soap Box Derby® Headquarters or Topside address? Find directions below.

Office Address

789 Derby Downs Drive
Akron, OH 44306

Topside Address

1000 George Washington Blvd.
Akron, OH 4431

Approaching from the North

  • Route 8 South to 76 East (at the central interchange)
  • 76 East to Market St./Mogadore Rd.
  • Right at the bottom of the exit on to Market St.
  • At the first light take a right on to Hilbish Rd.
  • Follow through 3 traffic lights
  • Hilbish Rd. changes name to George Washington Blvd. when you cross over Triplett Blvd.
  • If you wish to go to Soap Box Derby® Headquarters – Continue straight on George Washington Blvd. Turn right on Springfield Lake Blvd. (you will see Derby logos in the center of the road) and then take an immediate right onto the access road (Derby Downs Drive). Soap Box Derby Headquarters is the white brick building on the right side past the back of Derby Downs grandstands.
  • If you wish to go to Topside – Continue straight up George Washington Blvd. Topside facilities are at the top of the hill on your right.

Approaching from the South

  • I-77 North to 224 East towards Mogadore
  • Turn left at the first traffic light (Route 241)
  • If you wish to go to Soap Box Derby® Headquarters – Turn left on Springfield Lake Blvd. (you will see Derby logos in the center of the road) and then take an immediate right onto the access road (Derby Downs Drive). Soap Box Derby Headquarters is the white brick building on the right side past the back of Derby Downs grandstands.
  • If you wish to go to Topside – Continue straight up George Washington Blvd. Topside facilities are at the top of the hill on your left.

Approaching from the East

  • I-76 West to the Market St./Mogadore Rd. Exit
  • At the bottom of the ramp turn left onto East Market St.
  • At the second light take a right onto Hilbish Rd.
  • Follow through 3 traffic lights
  • Hilbish Rd. changes name to George Washington Blvd. when you cross over Triplett Blvd.
  • If you wish to go to Soap Box Derby® Headquarters – Continue straight on George Washington Blvd. Turn right on Springfield Lake Blvd. (you will see Derby logos in the center of the road) and then take an immediate right onto the access road (Derby Downs Drive). Soap Box Derby Headquarters is the white brick building on the right side past the back of Derby Downs grandstands.
  • If you wish to go to Topside – Continue straight up George Washington Blvd. Topside facilities are at the top of the hill on your right.

Approaching from the West

  • 76 East to Market St./Mogadore Rd.
  • Turn right at the bottom of the exit on to East Market St.
  • At the first light take a right on to Hilbish Rd.
  • Follow through 3 traffic lights
  • Hilbish Rd. changes name to George Washington Blvd. when you cross over Triplett Blvd.
  • If you wish to go to Soap Box Derby® Headquarters – Continue straight on George Washington Blvd. Turn right on Springfield Lake Blvd. (you will see Derby logos in the center of the road) and then take an immediate right onto the access road (Derby Downs Drive). Soap Box Derby Headquarters is the white brick building on the right side past the back of Derby Downs grandstands.
  • If you wish to go to Topside – Continue straight up George Washington Blvd. Topside facilities are at the top of the hill on your right.