Akron Civic Theatre, Akron

Name: Akron Civic Theatre
Address: Akron, United States
Telephone: +1 330-253-2488

#10 among attractions in Akron

Top attraction, Concerts and shows, Theater, Performing arts

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Facts and practical information

The Akron Civic Theatre is a theater in Akron, Ohio. It is one of only sixteen remaining atmospheric theatres designed by John Eberson in the United States and is an excellent example of the great movie palaces of the 1920s. The Akron Civic Theatre is the last remaining theater of 11 opened by Marcus Loew, founder of the Loew's theater chain. The Civic is located on South Main Street in Akron and can hold 3,000 people. The theater has been exhibiting shows and special events for 93 years. ()

Opened: 20 April 1929 (95 years ago)Capacity: 2592Coordinates: 41°4'51"N, 81°31'14"W

Address

Downtown AkronAkron United States

Contact

+1 330-253-2488

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Day trips

Akron Civic Theatre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Canal Park, InfoCision Stadium–Summa Field, John S. Knight Center, Akron Zoo.

~1050 ftSW
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
Canal Park, Akron
6 min walk • Canal Park is a baseball stadium located in Akron, Ohio, United States, that is the home of the Akron RubberDucks of the Eastern League. The team is a double-A minor-league affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians.
0.8 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
InfoCision Stadium–Summa Field, Akron
22 min walk • InfoCision Stadium–Summa Field is a college American football stadium in Akron, Ohio and the home field of the Akron Zips football team at the University of Akron.
~1460 ftNE
Sport venue, Sport, Convention center
John S. Knight Center, Akron
8 min walk • The John S. Knight Center is a large convocation center located in Akron, Ohio, named after the newspaper publisher and editor John S. Knight.
1.1 miW
Zoo, Outdoor activities, Park
Akron Zoo, Akron
28 min walk • The Akron Zoo is a 50-acre non-profit zoo located just west of downtown in Akron, Ohio, United States. The Akron Zoo is home to over 1,000 animals representing over 100 different species and it has over 400,000 visitors annually.
~1920 ftNE
Contemporary works in a soaring space
Akron Art Museum, Akron
10 min walk • The Akron Art Museum is an art museum in Akron, Ohio, United States. The museum first opened on February 1, 1922, as the Akron Art Institute. It was located in two borrowed rooms in the basement of the public library.
~1700 ftSE
Nightlife, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
E. J. Thomas Hall, Akron
9 min walk • E. J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, more commonly known as E. J. Thomas Hall, is a performing arts hall located in downtown Akron, Ohio on the University of Akron campus.
~800 ftNE
Skyscraper, Art Deco architecture
Huntington Tower, Akron
4 min walk • Huntington Tower, earlier known as FirstMerit Tower, First National Bank Building, and the First Central Trust Building, is a skyscraper in Akron, Ohio.
~590 ftNE
Square
Cascade Plaza, Akron
3 min walk • Cascade Plaza is an open space with plantings and pedestrian walkways in Akron, Ohio. It was developed in the late 1960s as part of an urban renewal project that also included construction of two high rises.
~1030 ftSE
Church, Romanesque architecture
St. Bernard's Church, Akron
5 min walk • St. Bernard's Church is a historic stone masonry church at 44 University Avenue in Akron, Ohio. The original church was built in 1861, on the current site of the National Inventor's Hall of Fame S.T.E.M. school. The current church building was begun in 1902, and opened in 1905...
0.8 miNE
Bridge
All-America Bridge, Akron
22 min walk • The All-America Bridge in Akron, Ohio is a viaduct carrying Ohio State Route 261 over the Little Cuyahoga River that splits into a one-way pair. Constructed 1981–1982, the bridge was named in recognition of Akron's past All-America City Awards and is also locally known as the Y-Bridge. The bridge is 134 feet tall in its highest location.
0.6 miNE
Church
Wesley Temple AME Church, Akron
17 min walk • Wesley Temple AME Zion Church is a historic church at 104 N. Prospect Street in Akron, Ohio, United States. It was built in 1928 and added to the National Register in 1994. The Current Pastor of the Church is Rev. George William Whitfield.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Akron Civic Theatre open?

Akron Civic Theatre is open:

Monday 11 am - 1 pm
Tuesday 11 am - 1 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 1 pm
Thursday 11 am - 1 pm
Friday 11 am - 1 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Akron Civic Theatre?

Nearby attractions include Cascade Plaza, Akron (3 min walk), Huntington Tower, Akron (4 min walk), Summit County Courthouse, Akron (5 min walk), Akron YMCA Building, Akron (5 min walk).

How to get to Akron Civic Theatre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Akron Civic Theatre:

Train

Akron Northside (18 min walk)

Bus

Robert K. Pfaff Transit Center (19 min walk)
Akron Greyhound Station • Lines: 0010, 0011 (19 min walk)