Overview
Stow is in Summit County, Northeast Ohio. It is rather disorganized, but you're probably going to pass through it if you're going from Akron to Cleveland or vice-versa, and you won't get lost if you're just passing through.
1 sights · 1 things to do · 2 places to eat · 4 places to stay
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Best things about Stow
Heritage Reserve Park
Includes a number of historic buildings.
Bow Wow Beach Dog Park
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–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: Jul and May. (climate data from nearby Kent)
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 — 17 mi away. Directions
- CLE Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Cleveland — 27 mi away (major hub). Directions
Drive south on OH-8 from anywhere in Cuyhahoga county or north from Akron.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
- Places to stay listed here: about $15–$15 a night (typical $52), from 2 listed prices.
- Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$60, mid-range ~$130, comfortable ~$180.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Heritage Reserve Park
- Lunch El Campesino
- Afternoon Bow Wow Beach Dog Park
- Dinner Luca's New York Style Pizza
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
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Understand
Residents of Stow are sometimes known as "stowbillies" by neighboring communities, especially rival Hudson. However, while not as upper-class as Hudson, Stow is an affluent suburban community.
Get in
By car
Drive south on OH-8 from anywhere in Cuyhahoga county or north from Akron.
By bike
The Bike and Hike Trails go to Cleveland
By plane
Go Kent State University Airport (1G3)
A General aviation airport operated by Kent State University, which is for educational and public use.
Get around
There is a bus service that goes to and from Akron, but in suburban Ohio, you need a car. On foot is not recommended on the major roads.
See
Do
Buy
Eat
Eat El Campesino
You'll get your food quickly here, and there are decent drinks as well.
Sleep
Go next
Nearby
Cuyahoga Falls
City / town · 36 listings · 3 mi away
Tallmadge
City / town · 13 listings · 4 mi away
Kent
City / town · 85 listings · 5 mi away
Hudson
City / town · 24 listings · 6 mi away
Akron
City / town · 79 listings · 7 mi away
Streetsboro
City / town · 15 listings · 7 mi away
Peninsula
City / town · 11 listings · 8 mi away
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Park · 24 listings · 9 mi away
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