Plan Your Visit
We’re adding new information every week! Learn more about places to stay, attractions around Akron, and find directions to Derby Downs!
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Accommodations
Partner Hotels
Radisson Hotel akron/Fairlawn –
200 Montrose West Avenue, Akron, OH, 44321
877-424-6423
Group rate: $99 per night
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Comfort Suites Hartville/North Canton
953 Edison Street, NW, Hartville, OH 44632
330-587-6370
Rate: $139-$155 per night
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Courtyard by Marriott Akron/Stow
4047 Bridgewater Parkway Stow, Ohio 44224
Group rate: $129-$139 per night
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Book by June 20 for group rates
Hampton Inn Stow
4331 Lakepointe Corporate Drive
Stow, Ohio 44224
Group rate: $89-$149 per night
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Holiday Inn Akron West/Fairlawn
4073 Medina Road, Akron, OH 44333
233-466-7327
To book a reservation, visit www.HolidayInn.com/Akron-West and use Group Code SBD
Homewood suites by Hilton akron/Fairlawn
210 Springside Drive Medina Road, Akron, OH 44333
330-664-6000
Group rate: $149 per night
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***PLEASE NOTE: Rates are averages and may not include taxes and fees***
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
Akron Zoo
Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens
Pier 619 Kayak and Pontoon Boat Rentals
F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Summit Metro Parks
Lock 3 Akron
MAPS Air Museum
Canton Classic Car Museum
Boettler Park
Southgate Park
William McKinley Presidential Library and Museum
Fannie May / Harry London Chocolate Factory Tour
Pro Football Hall of Fame
First Ladies National Historic Site
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.