Within easy driving range of the city of Kent, Ohio -- the site of this year’s U.S. Go Congress, July 9-16 on the campus of Kent State University -- are a number of attractions in Cleveland, Canton and Akron, including the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the Akron Zoo, the Akron Art Museum, and the Funny Stop Comedy Club.
The city of Kent, Ohio “is a lovely and active college town,” reports Congress Director Steve Zilber, “with numerous restaurants, coffee shops, bookstores, and other nearby amenities,” including the Kent Stage and Kent State University Museum.
The area is also known for many nature sites, such as the Cuyahoga National Park and the Portage Bike and Hike Trail. Click here and here for more info on Kent. Questions about things to do in the Kent area? Email Jerry@gocongress.org.