Savil98 Posted July 19, 2010 Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 Greetings Zips Nation! My wife and I will be traveling to your area this weekend to check out the area in hopes it is a nice place to settle. We are looking for more information on the Cuyahoga Falls area, places for good food, entertainment, fun, etc. We are looking for the "Anthony Bourdain" approach along with the popular places! We are originally from and currently live in Northern Illinois.. However, we are NOT NIU fans! Any and all information about Cuyahoga Falls is most appreciated!!!!!! Thank you all in advance!!!! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uhgrad2002 Posted July 19, 2010 Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 Downtown Akron is a short drive from Cuyahoga Falls. On Friday and Saturday evenings there are free/low cost concerts in the summer at a small outdoor park on Main Street called Lock 3. Next to Lock 3 is a restored theater (The Civic) which sometimes has concerts or movies. There are also a minor league baseball park, several night clubs and restaurants on Main Street south of Lock 3. A few blocks east is the University of Akron campus, including E.J. Thomas Hall, another place for performances of various kinds. West of Cuyahoga Falls a few miles is Blossom Music Center, which in the summer hosts major rock/pop acts and the Cleveland Orchestra. In Cuyahoga Falls, near the Route 8/Graham Road and Route 8/Broad Blvd. exits, and also near Chapel Hill Mall, you can find various chain eateries. I think there is a small street festival this weekend on the Front Street Mall. There is also a small restaurant that I have heard good things about but have not been to since it changed hands. It is on State Road (southwest of central Cuyahoga Falls) across from a CVS Drug store. I think it is called the Chowder House now. Have a good visit. Mark Perkins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in Green Posted July 20, 2010 Report Share Posted July 20, 2010 About 5 or 6 miles due north of Cuyahoga Falls on State Road is one of the most unique restaurants in Ohio. Cost is a little above average for the Akron area, but not outrageous. You will need a reservation as it is well known among locals and fills quickly. Unless you're strictly into meat and potatoes, do not pass this one up. You can check their dinner menu and prices online: Russo's Link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted July 20, 2010 Report Share Posted July 20, 2010 Russo's Link I'll give this a second nod of approval. I have never had a bad dish there. I believe Dave, the chef, trained in New Orleans and brought his "style" here. I don't think you will be disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savil98 Posted July 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2010 Fantastic! So far so good! I'm building my trip itinerary and have some good things to add thanks to you. It's tough to judge an area based on Google Earth and the Internet alone! I would ask how the housing market is, however we don't plan to move for another three years as I'm finishing up my education. The market will change completely in three years! Thank you Zips!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savil98 Posted July 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2010 Are there any further suggestions or details? I'm taking great notes! Thank you all again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in Green Posted July 21, 2010 Report Share Posted July 21, 2010 As far as I know, the real estate market in the general Akron area is currently about as soft as most other comparable areas in the Midwest. But, as you note, in three years things will no doubt have changed. In general, Akron is a fairly reasonably priced area to live. Depending on how committed you are to being right in Cuyahoga Falls, there are many options nearby. The whole Akron area generally has fairly good moving traffic even during morning and afternoon rush hours, so it's possible to live on one side of town and work on the other with a modest commute. One thing I noticed when I first moved to the Akron area is average snowfall. Akron is close enough to Lake Erie to be on the edge of its snowbelt, which gets a lot of lake-effect snow in addition to the larger storms that hit the whole area. If you like snow and winter sports, there are some modest ski areas just north of Cuyahoga Falls. When I first arrived the local newspaper ran a graphic showing the average annual snow fall for the area. I was surprised to see that there was a big difference between the north and south sides of Akron, with the graphic showing the Cuyahoga Falls area averaging a good 50% more snow per year than the areas just south of Akron. So if you're not absolutely committed to living in Cuyahoga Falls, and you'd rather deal with less snow, you can avoid at least some of the snow by living just south of Akron and more toward Canton, which gets much less lake-effect snow. A lot depends on your personal likes, dislikes and priorities. For example, if you like to go to a lot of concerts, Blossom Music Center is only about 3 or 4 miles north of Cuyahoga Falls. If you can't get enough of football history, the Pro Football Hall of Fame is in Canton and a little more convenient from the south side of Akron. But, as I mentioned earlier, traffic is not bad in the area, so you can easily get from one side of town to the other. If you're going to be involved with the University of Akron in any way, it's right in the heart of Akron, and easy to reach from north, south, east or west. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziptrumpet87 Posted July 21, 2010 Report Share Posted July 21, 2010 Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens on the west side of Akron was home to the founder of Goodyear. The mansion and grounds are open for tours and they often have events there (car show, craft show, vintage base ball, etc.). The Erie Canal towpath runs from Cleveland to Zoar and passes through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and downtown Akron; good for hiking or biking and there are the occasional historical exhibit along the way. There's also an old train that you can ride that runs the tracks thru the park along the towpath. They do the Christmas story ride also (tickets by lottery - it's very popular). Near Luigi's and Crave are a few art galleries, including the Akron Art Museum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Zip Posted July 21, 2010 Report Share Posted July 21, 2010 I have to agree on Russo's and I've always enjoyed a nice drink and meal at Crave. If steak is of your liking I would recommend Ken Stewart's Lodge in Bath...although some may suggest the Diamond Grille or even Ken Stewart's in West Akron. Another excellent choice in Cuyahoga Falls is Moe's. I live as far north in Summit County as you can go because my wife and I prefer to live in NE Ohio so we can take in both the Cleveland and Akron sites. I would recommend heading up to Cleveland this weekend and would start at the West Side Market (one of the oldest markets of its kind in the US) and you can also check out the Great Lakes Brewery (on Whiskey Island they are actually hosting the Burning River Festival this weekend). You've also got a lot of great restaurants up there too. I'd recommend checking out Momocho in Ohio City, Lolita in Tremont or the Taphouse in Tremont. I could go on, but you get the picture. Like I said you are better off thinking about it as NE Ohio so you have a larger job market to tap into and a larger fun factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted July 21, 2010 Report Share Posted July 21, 2010 Hibachi Japan is located in downtown Cuyahoga Falls. That's something to try out and see if you like it. It's fun to watch your meal being cooked right in front of you. And the there's the Chowder House. It used to be named Jimmy's Café, after an artist that showed of his work there (I think it's still there). It's a casual little place with some good food. As the name implies, the specialty is clam chowder. What's really cool is that you can bring along your own beer or wine for a $5 "corkage fee". It's well known to the locals so you'll probably need a reservation. If you really want a good list of places to eat and things to do, check out the330.com It has a sortable list of restaurants by location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savil98 Posted July 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2010 I'm beginning to see how much the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and its surrounding aspects have to offer. This area is loaded with things to do! Thank you, ZachTheZip, for the 330.com website, that just saved me A LOT of time! I doubt we will have enough time this trip to check out what the City of Cleveland has to offer, but I should be able to cover the Cuyahoga Falls area just fine with all of your help. We will be back again between Christmas and NYE to further our investigation and hit the spots we miss this weekend. This fall I will be cheering on the Zips when they play NIU. I have many friends who are NIU alumni, my wife included. I go to the games in DeKalb just to tailgate, drink beer and watch football, but my team is SIU... Since NIU stole coach Kill from us I've been caught cheering them on....but not against Akron.....considering this will be my new home soon... Thank you all again and take care! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipmeister Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 I haven't been to Cahoga Falls (that's the way people pronounced it when I was there) in decades. So I'm wondering if people have failed to mention the number one tourist site in the Falls so they can dazzle you with it later. don't miss this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 don't miss this The only place in the Falls where that monstrosity's not visible is at the bottom of Gorge metropark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savil98 Posted July 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2010 don't miss this The only place in the Falls where that monstrosity's not visible is at the bottom of Gorge metropark. Ahhp....That does it.... I might have to consider other towns out of view. My homophobia will not allow relaxation in 'Cahoga Falls' while Rex's phallus stares into my windows... All jokes aside... I'm looking forward to visiting. We will be in the area later on today. Thank you all once again! GO ZIPS!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted July 24, 2010 Report Share Posted July 24, 2010 Forgot, if you like real BBQ, it's worth the drive to one of the Old Carolina Barbecues. I don't know which is closest to the Falls, but it's worth a bit of a drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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