Discover the Charm of Hower House: A Historical Gem in Akron

Getting There

• Walking

  If you are in downtown Akron, start by heading east on W Market St toward S Main St. Continue straight for about 0.5 miles until you reach the intersection with S High St. Turn left onto S High St and walk for another 0.3 miles. Once you reach the intersection with W Exchange St, turn right and walk for about 0.2 miles until you see the University of Akron campus. Continue walking until you reach Fir Hill. Hower House will be located at 60 Fir Hill, on your left.

• Public Transit

  To get to Hower House using public transit, find the nearest bus stop and take the METRO RTA bus route 1 (Main Street) or route 3 (East Market). Disembark at the stop nearest to the University of Akron. Walk east towards Fir Hill and follow the signs to Hower House at 60 Fir Hill. The museum is a short walk from the bus stop.

• Bicycle

  If you have a bicycle available, you can take the Towpath Trail from downtown Akron. Head toward the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail and bike north. After about 1.5 miles, exit the trail and head west on W Exchange St until you reach the University of Akron. Continue onto Fir Hill where Hower House is located at 60 Fir Hill.

• Ride Share

  For a convenient option, use a ride-sharing service like Uber or Lyft. Enter 'Hower House, 60 Fir Hill, Akron, OH 44304' as your destination. The driver will take you directly to the museum. Make sure to check for traffic updates to ensure the quickest route is taken.