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The city of Akron is the county seat of Summit County in the U.S. State of Ohio. The city is located between Cleveland to the north and Canton to the south. It is located in northeastern Ohio on the Cuyahoga River, approximately 60 miles (100 km) west of the Pennsylvania border.

The University of Akron is home to over 23,000 students, making it the fourth largest public university in the state, and is a world leader in polymer research. The University also offers a combined B.S./M.D. program with the Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine.

Culture and Entertainment:
Akron has a diverse and colorful heritage of old restaurants and shopping centers. Quaker Square, located in the heart of Akron’s downtown, is a mall made out of the old Quaker Oats factory, which originally operated there. The oat silos have been transformed into hotel rooms providing a unique experience to the patron. The Trackside Grille, themed with railroads which run parallel to the building, provides a narrative of Akron’s history.

Highland Square, located in West Akron and anchored by the historic Highland Theatre, is one of Akron's fastest-growing entertainment districts. Square Records, a locally owned music shop supplies the area with unique selections.

The City is also home to several museums, including: Akron Art Museum, Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens, American Marble and Toy Museum, and Goodyear World of Rubber Museum.

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