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StowStow, Ohio

Skip Stow as a base: a car suburb between Akron and Cleveland with one historic park and a dog beach. Sleep here only for a cheap bed near Kent.

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Stow is a suburban city of about 35,000 in Summit County, Ohio, sitting on the OH-8 corridor between Akron and Cleveland. Almost everything here is spread along highways and needs a car. Travellers use it for one night of cheaper lodging near Kent State or the Cuyahoga Valley, not as a sightseeing destination.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
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Currency
USD
Best months
May–Jun, Sep–Oct
avoid Jan–Feb (snow and ice), late Nov–Dec holiday traffic
Airports
CAK · CLE · 1G3
Nights
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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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  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Stow911 ▾

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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 Stow, 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.

  • Coffee$3–6
  • Street or quick mealDiner breakfast$10–16
  • BeerDraught beer in a barTip $1–2 a drink.$6–9
  • Budget bedCampground tent site, a night, per personUS$15
  • Mid-range bedChain-hotel double room, a night, per roomUS$120
  • High-end bedChain-hotel double room, a night, per roomUS$200

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$110 · High US$190

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.

Heritage Reserve Park and the Stow Historical SocietyBow Wow Beach dog parkCheap chain hotels on the Akron–Cleveland corridorBike and Hike Trail toward Cleveland
Airports
CAK Akron-Canton Airport (About 30–40 min by car via I-77 and OH-8) · CLE Cleveland Hopkins International (About 40–50 min by car north on I-77 and OH-8) · 1G3 Kent State University Airport (General aviation only, on Kent Rd at the east edge of Stow)

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

    not flagged

    29°C (84°F)

  8. Aug

    not flagged

    28°C (82°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    17°C (63°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid*

    10°C (50°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    4°C (39°F)

Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Feb. 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

Stow: 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)

10°C (50°F)

13 rd

Jun

27°C (81°F)

15°C (59°F)

11 rd

Jul

29°C (84°F)

17°C (63°F)

11 rd

Aug

28°C (82°F)

17°C (63°F)

10 rd

Sep

24°C (75°F)

13°C (55°F)

10 rd

Oct

17°C (63°F)

7°C (45°F)

11 rd

Nov

10°C (50°F)

2°C (36°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

You need a car. OH-8 runs north to Cleveland and south to Akron; OH-59 and OH-91 cross the city. Sidewalks are patchy and walking along the main roads is not recommended. Metro RTA buses link Stow with Akron and Kent, but service is thin — check 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
Cuyahoga Valley National Parkgo

Door to door: About 30–45 min

Car north on OH-8 then west on I-271/I-80 to the Boston or Brandywine trailheads

Best reason to sleep in Stow: waterfalls, towpath cycling, winter sledding hills.

Kent, Ohiogo

Door to door: About 15 min

Car east on OH-59, about 10 min

University town with a walkable downtown strip of bars and coffee.

Akrongo

Door to door: About 20–30 min

Car south on OH-8, or Metro RTA bus

Rubber-industry history, art museum, minor-league baseball.

Clevelandgo

Door to door: About 40–50 min

Car north on OH-8 and I-77, or I-80 to the turnpike

Rock Hall, West Side Market, lakefront museums — a full day.

Hudson, Ohiogo

Door to door: About 15 min

Car north on OH-91

Green with a preserved 19th-century village green and shops.

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.

Lakepointe Corporate Drive and Steels Pointe

Cluster of chain hotels off OH-8 at the north end; free parking, nothing walkable.

Kent Rd (OH-59) corridor

Motels and diners toward Kent; closest beds to Kent State University.

Silver Springs Campground

City-run tent and RV sites on Young Rd; cheap, seasonal — check dates.

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
Chain-hotel double room1 × 1 night × US$120US$120
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$110US$220
Rental car, one day1 × US$65 · plus fuel and tollsUS$65
Fuel, about 60 km of local driving1 × US$8US$8
eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$20US$40
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$45
Trip total≈ US$249 per person per day, bed includedUS$498

2026 estimate in US dollars, before sales tax; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee$3–6
Diner breakfast$10–16
Burrito or pizza slice$8–14
Draught beer in a barTip $1–2 a drink.$6–9
Rideshare, Stow to Kent$12–20
Gasoline, per gallon$3–4

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

A low-crime American suburb; the real risks are driving (ice, deer, highway merges) and having no pavement to walk on. Keep to lit lots after dark and lock the car.
  • No walkable centre: plan every errand by car.
  • Winter ice and lake-effect snow make OH-8 slow; allow extra time.
  • Hotel rates spike on Kent State event weekends and around graduation.
  • Campground is seasonal and closes in cold months — check before booking.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911
Poison Control (US)
1-800-222-1222

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911
  • Poison Control1-800-222-1222

Embassy

No embassies in Stow; consulates sit in Cleveland and Chicago, embassies in Washington, DC.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Rideshare Stow → Akron: $20–30
  • Rideshare Stow → Cleveland: $45–70
  • Metro RTA local fare: about $1.75–2.50

Say or show

  • Thank you — Thank you
  • Where is the highway entrance? — Where is the highway entrance?
  • Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
  • Is there parking here? — Is there parking here?

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

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 Stow. 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 (snow and ice), late Nov–Dec holiday traffic · month by month →
  2. 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 5 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contracts for CAK and CLE: last departures, taxi and rideshare fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Walking clusters with rescue anchors: Heritage Reserve Park, the OH-59 strip, the hotel cluster off OH-8.
  3. Place pages with verified hours (Heritage Reserve Park, Bow Wow Beach, Silver Springs Campground) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Winter and event-weekend fixtures so gates A–D can go green.

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