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BarbertonBarberton, Ohio

Give Barberton half a day — Lake Anna, a walkable downtown and a chicken dinner — then sleep in Akron or near the airport: the city has almost no hotels.

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Barberton is a small Summit County city about 20 minutes south of Akron, built in the 1890s as a planned company town around Lake Anna. It is a half-day stop, not a base: the draw is a compact downtown, a lakefront park and the fried-chicken dinners that gave it the nickname 'Chicken Capital of the World'. Lodging is scarce, so most visitors sleep in Akron or by the Canton–Akron airport and drive in.

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Weather
see forecast
Currency
USD
Best months
May–Jun, Sep–Oct
avoid Jan–Feb (cold, ice), late Jul–Aug (humid)
Airports
CAK · CLE
Nights
0–1
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Barberton, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffeedrip$2–4
  • Sit-down mealFried-chicken dinnerPortions are large; many places are cash-friendly.$12–20
  • Beerdraught at a local brewery$6–8
  • Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi or rideshare$10–16
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week$10–25
  • Museum or sight ticketMuseum or attraction entry$0–15
  • Budget bedBudget motel room, Akron or airport area, a night, per roomUS$70
  • Mid-range bedBudget motel room, Akron or airport area, a night, per roomUS$95
  • High-end bedBudget motel room, Akron or airport area, a night, per roomUS$130

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$130 · High US$240

Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Lake Anna Park and its fountainSerbian and fried-chicken dinnersMum Fest and ChickenfestAnna-Dean FarmMagic City Plaza
Airports
CAK Akron–Canton Airport (About 20–25 min by car via I-76 and SR-21; the closest airport with scheduled service.) · CLE Cleveland Hopkins International (About 45–55 min by car north on I-77 and I-76; the bigger gateway with more flights.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    2°C (36°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    4°C (39°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    9°C (48°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    16°C (61°F)

  5. May

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid*

    29°C (84°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    28°C (82°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    17°C (63°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    10°C (50°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    4°C (39°F)

Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)), coolest Jan (−7°C (19°F) low), wettest Jan (14 rain days), driest Aug (10). Averages, not a forecast.

* only part of the month (early, mid or late).

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Barberton: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

2°C (36°F)

−7°C (19°F)

14 rd

Feb

4°C (39°F)

−6°C (21°F)

12 rd

Mar

9°C (48°F)

−2°C (28°F)

13 rd

Apr

16°C (61°F)

4°C (39°F)

13 rd

May

22°C (72°F)

9°C (48°F)

13 rd

Jun

27°C (81°F)

14°C (57°F)

11 rd

Jul

29°C (84°F)

17°C (63°F)

11 rd

Aug

28°C (82°F)

16°C (61°F)

10 rd

Sep

24°C (75°F)

12°C (54°F)

10 rd

Oct

17°C (63°F)

6°C (43°F)

11 rd

Nov

10°C (50°F)

1°C (34°F)

13 rd

Dec

4°C (39°F)

−4°C (25°F)

14 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

A car is the practical choice: Barberton sits between I-76/US-224 on the north and SR-21 on the west, and downtown parking is free or cheap. Downtown and Lake Anna Park are walkable once you park. Metro RTA buses link Barberton with downtown Akron, but service is infrequent and slow — check current schedules before relying on it.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Akrongo

Door to door: About 30 min

I-76 east, about 20 min by car

Rubber-city museums, the towpath and the full range of hotels; the natural base for Barberton.

Cuyahoga Fallsgo

Door to door: About 35 min

SR-8 and I-76 north, about 25 min by car

Cuyahoga Valley National Park access at the north end of the valley.

Kentgo

Door to door: About 45 min

I-76 east then SR-43, about 35 min by car

College town with a walkable main street and the university museum.

Hudsongo

Door to door: About 40 min

SR-8 north then SR-303, about 30 min by car

Historic green and small shops; pair with a Cuyahoga Valley stop.

Canton

caution

Door to door: About 45 min

I-77 south, about 35 min by car

Pro Football Hall of Fame; a half-day, not a full one.

Cleveland

go

Door to door: About 1 h

I-77 north, about 45–55 min by car

Museums, lakefront and a bigger food scene; a full day.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Downtown Barberton

A handful of small inns and short-term rentals near Lake Anna and Tuscarawas Avenue; book early, stock is thin.

Akron (sleep here)

20 min north on I-76; full range of hotels and the best base for Barberton plus the rest of Summit County.

Akron–Canton Airport area

About 20–25 min east; chain hotels, free parking, useful for early flights.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$60–100 excl. bed
Mid
$100–170 excl. bed
High
$170+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Mid-range chain hotel, Akron1 × 1 night × US$150US$150
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$130US$260
Car hire, one day, compact1 × US$55US$55
Fuel, about 50 km of local driving1 × US$8US$8
eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15US$30
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$50
Trip total≈ US$277 per person per day, bed includedUS$553

2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax is added at checkout. Flights and car hire excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee, drip$2–4
Fried-chicken dinnerPortions are large; many places are cash-friendly.$12–20
Beer, draught at a local brewery$6–8
5 km taxi or rideshare$10–16
Museum or attraction entry$0–15
eSIM or data SIM, about a week$10–25

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Barberton is a small American city with ordinary urban risk: daytime downtown and the lakefront are fine, and the usual advice applies after dark — stay in lit areas, lock the car, and keep valuables out of sight.
  • Hotel rooms inside Barberton are very few: book Akron or the airport area instead.
  • Winter brings ice and lake-effect snow squalls off Lake Erie; allow extra time on I-76 and SR-21.
  • Some downtown restaurants close early and on Sundays — check hours the same day.
  • Festival weekends (spring through autumn) fill nearby hotels; book ahead.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911
Barberton Police non-emergency
330-745-2181
Poison Control (US)
1-800-222-1222

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911
  • Barberton Police non-emergency330-745-2181
  • Poison Control (US)1-800-222-1222

Embassy

No embassies in Barberton; consulates and national offices are in Cleveland, and embassies in Washington, DC. Check your own country's list.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • CAK → downtown Barberton, taxi or rideshare: about $25–40, 20–25 min
  • CLE → downtown Barberton, taxi or rideshare: about $60–90, 45–55 min
  • Akron → Barberton, rideshare: about $18–28, 20 min

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  • Thank you — Thank you
  • Excuse me — Excuse me
  • How much is it? — How much is it?
  • Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
  • Where is the restroom? — Where is the restroom?
  • To this address, please — To this address, please

Tipping: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% taxis.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Barberton. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, ice), late Jul–Aug (humid) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 6 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for CAK and CLE: last departures, drive times and overnight rungs.
  2. Walking cluster for downtown and Lake Anna Park with parking anchors and closing times.
  3. Place pages with verified hours (Lake Anna Park, Anna-Dean Farm, Magic City Plaza) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Festival fixtures (spring through autumn) so gate checks can go green.

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