Attractions
From small town charm and Ohio's Amish Country to big city culture and national museums, Canton · Stark County will surprise you! Here's just a sample of the many things to see.
AlpacaRosa
2251 Sesame St., Mogadore, OH 44260 ~ (330) 699-2182
Alpaca Rosa is located 5 minutes from the Hartville MarketPlace. Visitors welcome by appointment for an informational tour. See a true Alpaca farm and visit the Alpaca products store. Open by appointment.
Alpaca Spring Valley Farm
3710 Whitacre Ave SE, Minerva, Ohio 44657 ~ (330) 868-4988
Meet the gentle by nature alpaca and learn more about these inquisitive animals. See how easy they are to care for and look at the great way they may enhance your life no matter where you live. Visit the gift shop for some of the most beautiful fashions made from alpaca fleece. Call for an appointment Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Canal Fulton Canalway Center
125 Tuscarawas St., Canal Fulton, OH 44614 ~ (330) 854-6835
The City of Canal Fulton Canalway Center is a Visitor & Information Center promoting the cultural, historic and recreational assets of Canal Fulton and the Ohio & Erie Canal. The Center also offers information & ticket sales for the Canal Fulton Heritage Society's canal boat, the St. Helena III. Open May - September: Tuesday - Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Open April & October Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Canton Garden Center
1615 Stadium Park NW, Canton, OH 44718 ~ (330) 455-6172
The Canton Garden Center is located within Stadium Park. The Garden Center features a gift shop and six gardens including the popular Children's Garden. Open Tuesday - Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Canton Legends
1101 Market Ave. N, Canton, OH 44702 ~ (330) 453-8440
The Canton Legends Professional Indoor Football team is a member of the AIFA, and a championship caliber team. The Legends provide a fun and safe atmosphere for anyone. Arena football is an up-tempo and excited style that gets everyone right into the game. Admission prices for games range from $10 to $25. See our Web site for the 2008 season schedule.
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
1664 Main St., Peninsula, OH 44264 ~ (800) 468-4070
Experience the fun and nostalgia of a vintage train ride. Historic Rail Diesel Cars depart from Canton's Lincoln Highway Station on selected summer weekends. Other trains will take you on a scenic excursion through the beautiful Cuyahoga valley National Park. Please call or visit our Web site for more information on ticket prices, schedule and special events.
Exploration Gateway
5712 12th St NW, Canton, OH 44708 ~ (330) 477-3552
A unique partnership between the Stark County Park District and Stark County District Library, the Exploration Gateway offers hikes, nature education programs, library services, and community meeting rooms. Self-guided and docent-led tours of an Ohio & Erie Canalway exhibit hall will begin in February 2008. A gift shop will also open in 2008. Pontoon boat rides, row boats, and fishing also offered on-site. Open Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Other times by appointment.
First Ladies National Historic Site
205 & 331 Market Ave. S, Canton, OH 44702 ~ (330) 452-0876
Get a glimpse of the bygone era as you tour the home of America's 25th President's First Lady, Ida Saxton McKinley. Located in the historically documented Saxton-McKinley home in downtown Canton, this stately Victorian has been restored with great attention to historical accuracy. Tours available Tuesdays and Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; reservations recommended. Admission is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors and $5 for students.
Harry London Candy Factory Tour
5353 Lauby Rd., North Canton, OH 44720 ~ (330) 494-0833 or (800) 321-0444
Visit the largest chocolate retail store in the Midwest and take a 45 minute guided tour. Learn about cocoa beans and sample our fresh chocolates. Our friendly and knowledgeable tour guides will make your visit a pleasant experience. After the tour, shop in our beautiful 5,000 sq. ft. retail store. Store hours - Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., closed Sunday. Factory Tours: Monday - Friday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tour admission is $3 for adults, $2 for children ages 3 to 18, free for children ages 2 and under.
John T. Huston - Dr. John D. Brumbaugh Nature Center
1614 N. Daniel St., Alliance, OH 44601 ~ (330) 823-7487
Visit the center's nature trails, including the wheelchair accessible All Person's Trail; the Huston barn that maintains the agricultural traditions of early European settlers: and bird-watching facilities. Trails are open from dawn to dusk. Call for visitor center and bird observatory hours. 6 miles south of Mount Union College, off Rt. 183.
Laser Quest
4716 Everhard Rd. NW, Canton, OH 44718 ~ (330) 966-9966
Live action laser tag at its best! Laser Quest is an interactive adventure game for ages 7 - 77. Laser Quest is unbeatable fun for student field trips, sports teams, corporate team building or just for fun. Play rain or shine at their Canton, Ohio location. Open evenings and weekends with extended hours during school holiday periods. Available for private bookings during days and evenings by request. Admission is $7.50 per person per game. Ask about group packages for students, youth and corporate groups.
Magnolia Flouring Mills
261 Main St., Magnolia, OH 44613~ (330) 866-3354
Magnolia Flouring Mills is a five-story historic landmark in continuous operation since 1834. Built along the Sandy and Beaver Canal, it sells corn meal, animal feed and various seeds and offers tours. The 12.79-acre property owned by the Stark County Park District features a short hiking trail, and Lock 24. Open Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to noon.
Maize Valley Farm & Winery
6193 Edison St., Hartville, OH 44632 ~ (330) 877-VEGI (8344)
At Maize Valley, we make great wine...FUN! Great food, special events and award winning wines come together to make an experience that builds memories to last a lifetime. Hours vary depending on the season, check our website for more information. Click here to listen to a podcast about us!
Nickajack Farms
2955 Manchester Ave NW (St. Rt. 93), North Lawrence, OH 44666 ~ (330) 323-9714
We invite you to visit our farm for a day of fun and agricultural education. Group tours and party packages available. Open other times by appointment.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
2121 George Halas Dr. NW, Canton, OH 44708 ~ (330) 456-8207
America's premier sports showplace! Experience professional football past and present through inspiring and interactive exhibits. GameDay Stadium's new film, "Championship Chase," delivers the full-force energy of pro football from training camp to the Super Bowl celebration in Cinemascope. . . a first in sports! Open daily. Memorial Day-Labor Day 9 a.m.-8 p.m., rest of the year 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Closed Christmas Day) Admission is $16 for adults, $13 for seniors over 62, and $10 for children 14 and under.
St. Helena III Canal Boat
125 Tuscarawas St. Canal Fulton, OH 44614 ~ (330) 854-6835 or (800) HELENA-3
Visitors who cruise on the St. Helena III travel along an original section of the Ohio & Erie Canal, departing from the boat dock at the Canal Fulton Canalway Center. The boat glides along as it is pulled by a team of horses. Travel back in time to the days when canals were Ohio's highways. Also visit the Canal Fulton Canalway Center, Canal Museum and the 1860s furnished Oberlin House. Museum: 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Boat: Call for boat schedule & prices. Dinner cruises available upon request.
William McKinley Presidential Library & Museum
800 McKinley Monument Dr. NW, Canton, OH 44708 ~ (330) 455-7043
The William McKinley Presidential Library & Museum is a family friendly history and science museum. The Museum includes the McKinley Gallery, the Street of Shops, the Keller Gallery, Discover World, the Hoover-Price Planetarium, and the Ramsayer Research Library. The McKinley National Memorial, burial site of President William McKinley and his family, is also on the Museum grounds. Open Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday noon to 5 p.m. Admission is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, and $5 for students ages 3-18.
The Winery at Perennial Vineyards
11877 Poorman St., Navarre, OH 44662 ~ (330) 832-3677
Perennial Vineyards is a winery and casual dining experience. We offer wine tastings along with a gourmet pizza menu and entertainment each Saturday night. Open Tuesday - Wednesday 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday - Friday 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday 2 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Surrounding Areas
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
Cleveland ~ (216) 781-ROCK
The world's finest museum dedicated to the living heritage of rock and roll music.
Trumpet In The Land & The White Savage Outdoor Dramas
New Philadelphia ~ (330) 339-1132
Spectacular battle pyrotechnics, brilliant lighting effects, galloping horses, professional actors, singers and dancers combine for an outstanding evening of family entertainment. Visit their Web site for more information on performance times and prices.
Zoar Community Association
Zoar ~ (330) 874-2646
Site of 1817 German community. Visit the Zoar Town Hall Museum & Gift Shop featuring ZCA Retail Sales, a Zoar History Museum and the Ohio & Erie Canal Museum.