Plan Your Visit

Coming to town for Race Week 2023? 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!

Benefits when you stay at a partner hotel

  • 10% discount on all purchases during Race Week
  • Your champ’s name will be placed on the starting line structure at Derby Downs
  • A FREE raffle ticket to win a different Soap Box Derby prize each day (All champs who stay at a partner hotel will be automatically entered)
    • Sunday: Box Seats with four (4) programs
    • Monday: Car kit of your choice
    • Tuesday: Race Week Wheels
    • Wednesday: Race Week Wheels
    • Thursday: Two T-Shirts
    • Friday: Two 5×7 photo prints

Requirements for Benefits Package

  • You must register according to each hotel’s booking process and provide your hotel information on our partner hotel verification form by Friday, June 30 at 5 PM.
  • You will NOT receive the benefits package if you go through a third-party reservation company (Expedia, Hotels.com, Priceline.com, etc.).
  • You will NOT receive the benefits package if you book through a special rate (Military, Hotel Points, Online, etc.).

Our Partner
Hotels

Residence Inn Akron South

Book Reservation

897 Arlington Ridge East
Akron OH 44312

(330) 123-4567
(330) 644-2112

Rate: $159
Room Type: Suite

Reservations received after 6/22/2023 will be provided on a space available basis at prevailing rates.

Comfort Inn & Suites

Booking Link 

160 Montrose West Ave
Akron, OH 44321

330-670-0888

Rate: $142/night + tax (book by June 21 for this price)
Room Types: Queen, King, and King Suites

Free parking, Free Wifi and complimentary breakfast are included.

Radisson Akron/Fairlawn

Book Reservation

200 Montrose West Ave
Akron, OH 44321

330-664-7800

Rate: $139-$159/night (book by June 16 for this price)
Room Types: Spacious King suites, and one bedrooms. Fully equipped kitchens with full size appliances and coffee makers.

Complimentary hot breakfast are included.

Fairfield Inn and Suites – Stow

Book Reservation

4170 Steels Pointe
Stow, OH 44224

330-940-1450

Rate: $199-$209/night
Room Types: 2 Queens, King, and King Suites

Complimentary breakfast included.

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

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

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.