Akron Life July 2023

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BEST OF THE CITY HALL OF FAME

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Best Drive-In Restaurant

Best Live Theater Company

Finalist: Best Family-Friendly Dining

Finalist: Best Burger

Finalist: Best Food Truck

Hudson’s Restaurant & Catering is a casual dining experience offering lunch and dinner Monday to Saturday as well as Saturday brunch. It’s located in the heart of Hudson on historic Main Street and features happy hour and weekly specials. Hudson’s offers a full bar with an extensive bourbon collection and full service catering. The restaurant is home to Hudson’s only holiday pop-up bar, Blitzen’s! Visit us at hudsonspopupbar.com for more details. Hudson’s Restaurant & Catering 80 N. Main St., Hudson 330-650-1955 hudsonsrestaurant.com

Thank you to Akron Life readers for once again voting us the Best of the City for Best Live Theater Company. Weathervane Playhouse is Northeast Ohio’s premier community theater. We offer outstanding live performances, classes, workshops and hundreds of volunteer opportunities each season. Now in our 89th season, Weathervane is

YEARS HONORED 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 Thanks Akron Life readers for voting us best burger every year for 16 consecutive years! Visit any of our four Greater Akron locations today or call 330-928-0524 to book our award-winning food truck for your next public or private event! Swensons Drive-In 40 S. Hawkins Ave., West Akron 658 E. Cuyahoga Falls Ave., North Akron 4466 Kent Road, Stow-Kent 40 Brookmont Drive, Montrose For more food truck information or for a complete list of locations, please visit swensonsdriveins.com.

proud to call Akron home! Weathervane Playhouse 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron 330-836-2626 weathervaneplayhouse.com

YEARS HONORED 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

YEARS HONORED 2013, 2014, 2016, 2019

Finalist: Best Museum

Best Wedding Reception Venue

Finalist: Best Clothing Store

We are a gathering place for children and families, where play inspires exploration in our newly expanded museum, with 3,000 additional square feet of exhibit space! Enjoy S.T.E.A.M. Team Saturdays, Discovery field trips or late night play on Thursdays. Schedule your next birthday party in a private room or rent the entire museum where kids can let loose, learn and explore.

Find unique Akron-themed apparel for adults and children, custom clothing and gifts. Browse glassware, aprons, blankets, stickers, magnets and towels. Plus, we showcase wire art, wood carvings, postcards, candles, food, drinks, games and more from Akron-area makers. More local products include Norka sodas, Not Yo’ Daddy’s Mexican Hot Sauce and Akron on Deck playing cards.

Thanks for voting us as the best wedding reception venue! Schedule a tour to see if our lovely rustic venue is perfect for your wedding or special event. We proudly serve Akron, Canton, Cleveland and surrounding communities and are conveniently located in charming Copley. The Barn at Wolf Creek 2361 S. Cleveland-Massillon Road, Copley 330-607-7460 thebarnatwolfcreek.com

Akron Children’s Museum 216 S. Main St., Akron

Rubber City Clothing 71 Westgate Circle, Akron 330-434-4722 rubbercityclothing.com

330-396-6103 akronkids.org

YEARS HONORED

YEAR HONORED

YEARS HONORED 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

2019,2020,2021, 2022

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