Overview
North Canton is a city in Stark County. Is the former home of The Hoover Company.
North Canton was originally called New Berlin, but, due to anti-German attitudes after WWI, the name was changed in 1918.
4 sights · 3 things to do · 6 places to eat · 3 bars & cafés · 5 places to stay
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Best things about North Canton
Walsh University
Kent State University at Stark
MAPS Air Museum
An aviation museum.
Hoover Historical Center
North Canton, Located on the campus of Walsh University, the Hoover Historical center provides history, contributions and legacy of the Hoover vacuum cleaner.
North Canton Playhouse
Harry London Chocolates
Guided tours of the chocolate factory, just outside of Akron/Canton Regional Airport. Tour lasts approximately 45 minutes. Reservations required.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 84°F; winter lows dip to about 20°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and May. (climate data from nearby Akron)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- CAK Akron Canton Regional Airport, Akron — 4 mi away. Directions
- CLE Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Cleveland — 44 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
- Places to stay listed here: about $35–$59 a night (typical $59), from 3 listed prices.
- Typical meal: about $15 per person at listed restaurants.
- Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$70, mid-range ~$120, comfortable ~$200.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Hoover Historical Center, Walsh University
- Lunch Cheese N Crackers Deli
- Afternoon North Canton Playhouse, Grand Slam USA
- Dinner Geisen Haus
- Evening Legends Sports Bar & Grille
Day 2
- Morning Kent State University at Stark, MAPS Air Museum
- Lunch Leno's Family Restaurant
- Afternoon Harry London Chocolates
- Dinner Palombo's Italian Restaurant & Lounge
- Evening Panini's Bar & Grille
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
Photos
Map
Every listing with a location. Tap a pin for its Google Maps link.
Get in
By plane
- Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, CLE. A hub for United Airlines, the Cleveland Airport, combined with an approximately one-hour drive is a convenient means to visit North Canton.
By car
- Interstate 77. North Canton can be accessed primarily by I-77 which provides connection to Akron and Cleveland to the north, runs through Canton, New Philadelphia and Marietta, Ohio to the south, ultimately running its course through West Virginia and the Carolinas.
- Cleveland Ave. (Main St in North Canton) runs North to South through the heart of the city. Connects to Canton in the south and Uniontown/ Akron in the north.
- Market St. runs North to South on the east border of North Canton. Connects to Canton in the south and combines with St Rte 43 into Hartville in the north.
Get around
Go Stark County Regional Transit Authority (SARTA)
SARTA provides reliable public bus service throughout Stark County. Transfer Centers are located in: Alliance, Massillon, and Canton. There is a bus to the Akron/Canton Airport (Route 115) and an express bus between Canton and Downtown Akron (Route 81). Buses on main routes generally depart each stop every hour. SARTA buses run 365 days per year. On Holidays, buses run the Sunday schedule. Check website for details. Additionally, Lakefront Lines, a private bus company, operates an office in SARTA's Canton Transfer Center. Lakefront Lines goes through Canton on its route between Cleveland and Charleston, SC.
See
See Hoover Historical Center
North Canton, Located on the campus of Walsh University, the Hoover Historical center provides history, contributions and legacy of the Hoover vacuum cleaner.
Do
Do Harry London Chocolates
Guided tours of the chocolate factory, just outside of Akron/Canton Regional Airport. Tour lasts approximately 45 minutes. Reservations required.
Do Grand Slam USA
Family entertainment center with basketball courts, volleyball courts, batting cages, video games, birthday parties, miniature golf, baseball and softball lessons.
Buy
Eat
Budget
Eat Cheese N Crackers Deli
Small deli that serves sandwiches and soup.
Eat Geisen Haus
The Geisen Haus serves authentic German food in a sports bar type atmosphere. If it's your birthday you can get a huge stein of beer for $1.
Eat Leno's Family Restaurant
Family style restaurant that offers all-you-can-eat spaghetti and pizza for cheap on Tuesdays.
Mid-range
Eat Palombo's Italian Restaurant & Lounge
Splurge
Eat 356 Fighter Group Restaurant
Located near the Akron-Canton Airport, you can watch planes taking off and landing while you eat. Also has great brunches on Sundays.
Drink
Sleep
Stay Harleigh Inn
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