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
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
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
4080 Embassy Parkway
Fairlawn, OH 44333
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
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
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.