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!
Book Your
2025 Accommodations
Partner Hotels
Fairfield Inn & Suites Akron/Stow
Located off Route 8, Fairfield Inn & Suites Akron Stow provides easy access to The University of Akron, Blossom Music Center and Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
4170 Steels Pointe Stow, Ohio, USA, 44224
Comfort Inn and Suites – Copley/Akron
160 Montrose West Avenue, Copley, OH, 44321, US
(330) 670-0888
BLU-Tique Akron, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
1 South Main Street, Akron, Ohio 44308
(330) 983-4905
$159 USD Avg/Night
Residence Inn Akron/Fairlawn
4080 Embassy Parkway Fairlawn, Ohio, 44333
179.00 USD per night
Last day to book: Wed., June 11, 2025
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Akron Regional Airport Area
898 Arlington Ridge East
Akron, Ohio 44312
***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.