Things to do in the area

Walking Distance from the Kent State University Hotel

Food/Drink:

There’s a lovely outdoor dining area downtown – grab takeout and sit near the river.

• Bell Tower Brewpub

  • Crafted beer and cocktails, delicious food that accommodates dietery needs. Locally owned.

• Erie Street Kitchen

  • Southern-inspired fare sourced from local artisan suppliers and farmers, in a casual environment. Locally owned.

• Taco Tontos

  • Not your average Mexican joint! Fresh-made burritos & tacos with creative daily specials. Locally owned.

• Alley Mac

  • Specialty mac n’ cheese, pierogies, sandwiches, salads, owned and operated by a talented local chef. Locally owned.

• Over Easy at the Depot

  • Breakfast, brunch and lunch in the beautiful historic downtown train depot.

• Pacific East

  • Delicious Japanese and Malaysian cuisine. Locally owned.

• Ray’s Place

  • Famous sports bar and grill known for serving beer and burgers since 1937. Locally owned.

• Troy Grille

  • Serving authentic Turkish street food. Locally owned.

• Laziza

  • Serving Mediterranean cuisine. Locally owned.

• Belleria

  • Authentic Italian dine-in

• The Fruit Stand

  • Customizable acai bowls, fruit bowls, smoothie bowls, and oatmeal bowls. Locally owned.

• Barrio Tacos

  • Serves signature and build-your-own tacos along with cocktails

• Fresco Mexican Grill & Salsa Bar

  • Mexican fare such as quesadillas and tacos

• EuroGyro

  • Restaurant and bar known for gyros and pizza

• Wild Goats Fresh & Funky Fine Dining

  • Breakfast served all day along with American diner fare. Locally owned.

• Bar Lucci

  • Bar serving beer and cocktails. Locally owned.

• Insomnia Cookies

  • Warm cookies and ice cream – open for very late night cravings!

 

Driving Distance from the Kent State University Hotel

food/drink:

• The Spice Delight (Munroe Falls)

  • Serving Indian cuisine

• Burntwood Tavern (Cuyahoga Falls)

  • Serving beer, cocktails, and American cuisine​

• Mike's Place (Kent)

  • Known for its unique decor and long menu of classic American comfort foods

• Los Girasoles (Brimfield)

  • Authentic Mexican restaurant and bar serving Mexican cuisine and drinks

• The Cleveland Bagel Cafe (Kent)

  • Serving Cleveland style bagels along with sandwiches and coffees

• Joe’s Barbecue (Brimfield)

  • Local food truck serving freshly made barbeque, sides, and desserts

• RED The Steakhouse Downtown (Cleveland)

  • Upscale steak, pasta, and seafood along with a rooftop bar and patio

• Bourbon Street Barrel Room (Cleveland)

  • Serving authentic New Orleans food in Cleveland

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Walking distance from the Kent State University Hotel

things to do:

• Shopping in Acorn Alley

  • Shop and support small local businesses selling varieties of different things

• Franklin Mills Riveredge Park

  • Hike and bike trail along the Cuyahoga River

• Haymaker Farmers’ Market

  • Farmers market open every Saturday morning providing locally produced food and arts

 

Driving Distance

things to do:

• Greater Cleveland Aquarium

  • Aquarium with 5,000 animals located in Cleveland

• Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

  • 183-acre zoo located in Cleveland

• Cuyahoga Valley National Park (Peninsula)

  • National park providing hiking trails and scenery along the Cuyahoga River

• Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (Cleveland)

  • Museum located in Cleveland

• Pro Football Hall of Fame (Canton)

  • Hall of Fame for professional American football

• West Side Market (Cleveland)

  • Cleveland’s biggest public market serving fresh food since 1912

• Cedar Point (Sandusky)

  • Amusement park in Sandusky

• Playhouse Square (Cleveland)

  • Theater and performing arts center in downtown Cleveland