In need of information on Akron! (Cleveland, Cuyahoga Falls: apartments, crime, movie theaters)

[Simfan453]

Well I am considering going to Kent State University, but I don't want to live in Kent. I was thinking living somewhere in Akron. What is Akron like? Is Cleveland nicer or worse? If Akron is not a nice place to live I was thinking about Maple Heights, is that nice?

Sincerly,
Troubled With So Many Decisions

[htlong]

why not try cuyahoga falls or stow?

[Simfan453]

Are those areas quite nice? I'm looking for an area that has a lot to do. Preferably Nightclubs and Bars as well as Diners and Movie Theaters.

[htlong]

cuyahoga falls has rockin on the river every friday outside beer and bands fromspring to fall, the falls would be more suited for you than stow, lots of bars but lots of cops so take a cab, they will ticket you for a wwi (walking while intoxicated)

[4sarad]

I go to Kent State University and live in Akron. I really love it. I live in "the valley" area of Akron and it's just full of restaurants, bars, etc. I live right next to the Towpath so I go running, bicycling, and walk my dog on it constantly. There are a lot of young nice people around. It's also very beautiful and I haven't heard of any crime in the area in my year here. It wasn't hard finding an apartment, and they even gave me a deal where I lived here for the first 3 months free!

[htlong]

the valley is great,and you could shoot up portage trail to graham rd
although i dont know how bad the traffic is out there anymore?

[woodscall]

Originally Posted by 4sarad

I go to Kent State University and live in Akron. I really love it. I live in "the valley" area of Akron and it's just full of restaurants, bars, etc. I live right next to the Towpath so I go running, bicycling, and walk my dog on it constantly. There are a lot of young nice people around. It's also very beautiful and I haven't heard of any crime in the area in my year here. It wasn't hard finding an apartment, and they even gave me a deal where I lived here for the first 3 months free!

Good post describing the Merriman Valley.

I moved to Akron six months ago, and like you, I will be attending Kent State. The valley is a beautiful setting located on the NW side of Akron, bordering the suburb of Cuyahoga Falls. The area seems brimming with young adults who commute to U of Akron and Kent State. The housing (apartments) in the valley are affordable and I think a 20-25 minute drive to Kent's campus. Though because of the high college-age population there are a lot of parties, trash on the roadsides, and petty crimes such as vandalism (mainly when people are drunk, I suppose). There seem to be many bars in the valley and you also wouldn't be more than 10-15 minutes from the shopping and restaurants in Fairlawn. The Cuyahoga Valley National Park is also about 15 minutes away if you really enjoy nature.
A certain stench from a composting facility pervades the valley, though, so BEWARE!

Overall it's not too bad of an area I guess considering affordability and commute time to school. At least there is more scenery than where I came from!

Plenty of cheap housing is in Cuyahoga Falls as well, and is just as close to Kent as the Valley. Living in the suburbs would be nice, and the Falls has a little of everything to do, but the police are everywhere and the whole city seems to be one giant speed trap. For that reason I enjoy living within the Akron city limits.