Akron Life June 2023

VENTURE OUT

photos provided by Visit Canton, 720 Market and Glenmoor Country Club

FIRST LADIES NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE Get to know first lady Jackie Kennedy beyond her pillbox hats and big sunglasses in a new exhibit with never before-seen artifacts and a replica of her designer wedding dress. Tour the beautifully preserved home of first lady Ida Saxton McKinley and see areas like the parlor where the Saxtons and McKinleys entertained guests. Then visit the six-story Education Center to peruse exhibits that span decades displaying clothing and other cultural artifacts that demonstrate the evolution of the role of first lady. 205 Market Ave. S, Canton, firstladies.org

Stadium Park Running down the West Branch Nimishillen Creek, the 68-acre park has spaces for many outdoor activities including softball, shuffle board, tennis, fishing, soccer and a playground. Take a brisk stroll on the rubber ized 1.5-mile Herbert Fisher Walking Track, stopping at exercise stations if you are ambitious, face off in pickle ball or enjoy a game of chess outside June through August. You will want to hang around the park to soak up the scenery including a duck pond, the John F. Kennedy Memorial Fountain, a chil dren’s garden and the Canton Garden Center. 1200-2500 Stadium Park Drive NW, Canton, cantonparksandrec. com/park/stadium-park

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