Things to do & places to visit in Canton, Ohio, United States

Canton is well-known to American football fans. Touted as the birthplace of American pro football, Canton celebrates its sporting history with the NFL Pro Football Hall of Fame as well as the annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Festival, featuring a hot air balloon fest, barbeque, parades and a football game. Off the field, the city is also home to a burgeoning local arts scene as well as acclaimed landmarks including the William McKinley National Monument and the National First Ladies Library.

Canton city in Ohio, United States. Timezone: America/New_York, current date and time: Saturday, May 04, 2024, 21:36.

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5.0 St. Raphael Center (28 reviews)
- Very nice
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums • Points of Interest & Landmarks

St. Raphael Center, Inc. is a non-profit, Catholic organization formed to help others find Christ alive in their lives. We seek to enlighten all people to the depth and richness of the Catholic Faith. Our campus has the Mary Ark of the Covenant Chapel, Mother Angelica Museum, The Living Bread Radio Network, Great Catholic Music, St. Raphael Books and Gifts, Outdoor Rosary Garden, Lourdes Grotto with waterfall and a Memorial to the Unborn. We are family friendly and wheelchair accessible. See more..
5.0 Blue Water Majesty Museum (15 reviews)
- Must Add to your Bucket List
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums

Imagine seeing an 18th century sailing ship, complete with deck nails and rigging, just as it must have appeared over 200 years ago. Now imagine this ship is only 4 feet long. This is the magic of the museum known as "Blue Water Majesty." All models are exact duplicates of their full grown sisters and are made from copies of the original blue prints. See more..
5.0 Lynda Tuttle's Art Center (11 reviews)
- Lovely gallery
Points of Interest & Landmarks

Lynda Tuttle is a wonderful person and has done an amazing job of bringing excellent local talent to her gallery. It is the only place you can see and purchase Margene May's amazingly beautiful textile art. The gallery is at the edge of the Canton Arts District and is a great place to start your tour of the neat galleries and vintage clothing shops that dot the district. Some funky, some lovely, something for everyone is here. See more..
5.0 Joseph Saxton Gallery of Photography (8 reviews)
- First Friday Highlight!
Spent < 1 hour Art Galleries
I experienced the Joseph Saxton Gallery of Photography for the first time at yesterday's First Friday in the Canton Arts District. All I can is "wow" about this collection. In addition to the featured exhibit, there are a wide range of exhibits, including early 20th century and 19th century collections. The building is magnificent, too; a great example of how an old historic building can be renovated and repurposed. See more..
5.0 Rhoda Wise House and Grotto (6 reviews)
- Close to God
Saturday: Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks

If you need a moment with God or maybe even a healing, come here. Like their sign says, denomination doesn't matter here. Read about Rhoda first so you have some idea of this special place you are about visit. See more..
5.0 Vino Fabbricanti Winery (5 reviews)
- Good wine at great prices
Spent < 1 hour Wineries & Vineyards
Our first time here was a very good experience. Not only were the wines good but the service was great. Wines ranging from sweet to dry. 8.99 to 14.50 a bottle. The owner even took us in the back room to show us how the wine was made. Large selection of wines from fruit, whites and reds. The indoor seating is limited and so are the hours. You are allowed to bring in your own food. We will return. See more..
5.0 Players Guild Theatre (2 reviews)
- Wonderful Cast
Spent 2-3 hours Theaters
Great, talented cast. We really enjoyed the evening at Canton Players Guild. Parking is close, staff very friendly. Great entertainment and a venue for all ages. Handicap accessible. See more..
5.0 IKON IMAGES Gallery and Shoppe (2 reviews)
- Sadly, out of busines
Saturday: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Art Galleries
This was one of the most intriguing galleries in Canton's Art District, with a welcoming vibe. The owner was extremely gracious and knowledgeable. I bought over 25 works for my personal collection of paintings and art.sad that it closed. See more..
5.0 Trinity United Church of Christ (2 reviews)
- Lovely Church
Spent 1-2 hours Churches & Cathedrals

Religious Organization / Church built in 1961 features 2 Courtyards, a 560 seat capacity Sanctuary, a 96 seat capacity Chapel, 486 seat capacity Fellowship Hall. Our Building Partners include a catering service, a Montessori School, an adult day care center, a Christian Library, lower level youth group activity space, a gym, 2 renovated meeting spaces, multiple classrooms, and offices. See more..
5.0 Main Street Modern (2 reviews)
- Wow
Spent 1-2 hours Antique Shops
Wow! This place is really back in the cut. I never saw a sign but I saw furniture so I knew I was in the right place. All the furniture was so beautiful. They had amazing art pieces and so many chairs. If you love this time period of furniture, this is the place to go. Prices were fair. See more..
5.0 Muskellunge Brewing Company (1 review)
- Hall of Fame Beer Trip
Breweries
Hey, football and beer fans! If you are going to Canton to visit the Pro Football Hall of Fame, please be aware that Muskellunge Brewing Company is a first-ballot Hall of Fame inductee of my favorite breweries and that I strongly suggest that this place is worth a stop to sample their beers. I prefer beers that are not overly hoppy, and Muskellunge provides numerous options where the hops are not out of control and the beer quality is high. They have a group of their "always available" beers as well as seasonal additions. My wife likes the hoppy beers, and she found plenty to like here too. On our visit we were served by the owner and brew master, and he shared that he is a chemist by training. He clearly payed attention in his classes, as evidenced by the flavor and quality of his beers. Light snacks were available there, and you can have food delivered in. The day we were there, a group of gamers were having a session, so the place welcomes those of you who want to stay for hours and engage in fun with your friends. We stopped in to grab a quick flight of beers, and our only regret from our visit was that we weren't coming back to Canton soon. And hey, anglers! You'll enjoy that the beers are named for various fish, and you'll like that the beer flight tray handles are drawer pulls of fish. See more..
5.0 The Hub Art Factory (1 review)
- Unique 21st Century Art Gallery/Factory
Spent < 1 hour Art Galleries
Tim Carmany, owner of The Hub, always has something interesting going on for First Friday. In July, there were about 10 artists painting on signs, cars, building, murals and doors! The whole building is a work of art and always changing. The talent of the artists there is amazing! And pricing very reasonable. "Baby Bron" (pic of Lebron James as a boy) was a cool addition on the side of the building. This is a must-see on First Fridays! I think other hours vary.You can see their website or Facebook page. See more..
4.5 Pro Football Hall of Fame (2.218 reviews)
- Take the Insiders Tour
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Speciality Museums • Sports Camps & Clinics • Sports Complexes

Visit the Pro Football Hall of Fame and create unforgettable family memories. Teach your kids about the Legends of the Game in the historic Bronzed Bust Gallery. Make the call in our interactive replay booth. Take a family photo next to the iconic Lombardi Trophy. Witness the Super Bowl like never before in our Super Bowl 55 Theater and see the full collection of all 55 Super Bowl rings. See more..
4.5 Gervasi Vineyard (483 reviews)
- Beautiful Grounds and Property Few issues..............
Saturday: 7:00 AM - 12:00 AM Wineries & Vineyards

Ticketed Tours. Join us for a public tour of our state-of-the-art winery facilities at The Crush House every Saturday afternoon. $27/pp. Guests are welcome to enjoy lunch or tasting experiences before or after tours at The Crush House to enhance their experience. No reservations for Public Winery Tours, additional options available below with more intimate or private experiences. Saturday Tour Schedule: Tours will begin every hour (12pm - 1pm - 2pm) Location: Meet at The Crush House Tasting Bar Duration: Approximately 30 minutes. Enjoy a Distillery tour, $17/pp, Sundays at 2pm. Please visit our website for details and tickets. See more..
4.5 Canton Classic Car Museum (198 reviews)
- Great little gem in Canton
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums

Ohio's nostalgia museum filled with cars from 1904-1981, and lots of memorabilia. See more..
4.5 Escape Room Downtown (165 reviews)
- Great Family Fun!
Saturday: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Escape Games

Escape Rooms in Downtown Canton! Work as a team. Find clues, and solve puzzles, before time runs out, to beat our game. Super fun for family, friends & co-workers. We have FOUR, unique escape rooms to choose from: The Black Hand Society escape room, Canton Criminals prison escape, The Bootlegger's Lair speakeasy escape room, and Elf Hunt! Christmas escape room. We're a short walk from taverns, restaurants & shops in downtown Canton to make it one BIG adventure! Great for company outings, special events & corporate team building. Come to us or we can come to you! See more..
4.5 Canton Palace Theatre (141 reviews)
- See a movie!!!
Theaters

Went to see 1917 after finding out that they were showing the film. What a great place to see a movie! First you get entertained by one of the few remaining Kilgen organs and the only one in it's original setting! Great to hear some of the music it creates. Movie was great and seeing it on a HUGE screen with a great sound system was a treat, Nice surroundings, not crowded, reasonably priced and had all of the amenities of any theater without the inflated costs! See more..
4.5 Downtown Canton Arts District (67 reviews)
- Lots of art on several blocks
Neighborhoods

There is various kinds of art spread throughout the District. From a rhino made of tires, to huge masks at the top of one building, to an octopus finding its way out of another building, there is much to look at. Be prepared to do some walking but most of it is visible from the main street with the big Canton mural on the wall. See more..
4.5 The Exploration Gateway at Sippo Lake Park (26 reviews)
- Great place to spend the day
Saturday: 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Parks

There is not enough words to explain how much Sippo lake park, it's amazing. There's many activities that it is easy to spend a whole day here. They have 3 entrances to the park with different things at each one and you can walk to each entrance so its best to park by the library. In addition to the lake and trails they have the exploration gateway. Here they have a library, gift shop, canalway center, playground and is great for kids and has some of the best views of Sippo lake. On the west side of the park they have the conservation center were you can meet some animals. I could go on and on my all you need to know is that it is you NEED TO GO! (All pictures were taken throughout 2021 not just this day trip) See more..
4.5 Historic Ridgewood (12 reviews)
- Majestic Homes of the Past
Spent < 1 hour Neighborhoods • Architectural Buildings

Historic Ridgewood contains many of the original homes and estates of the first successful businessmen and industrialists of the city of Canton. If you like to view older well-kept homes from the past that are large and majestic...driving around this expansive neighborhood just outside downtown Canton is a must! See more..
4.5 Plain Township Veteran's Park (4 reviews)
- Nice Park
Parks

Wonderfully maintained park with lots for kids. Playground equipment is newer, everything is clean, large pavilion near by, large clean restrooms and a splash pad! See more..
4.0 McKinley Presidential Library & Museum (491 reviews)
- Worth visiting
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours History Museums

The McKinley Presidential Library & Museum is a family friendly history and science Museum dedicated to the history of the 25th President, William McKinley and to the history of Stark County. The McKinley National Memorial is also on the grounds of the Museum. See more..
4.0 National First Ladies Library (166 reviews)
- Nice house but unimpressive museum
Saturday: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM Historic Sites • Libraries

The First Ladies National Historic Site preserves, promotes and educates the public about the significant role of the First Ladies of the United States and their contributions throughout history. Located right in downtown Canton, the Site includes the Education and Research Center that houses the museum and current exhibit; and the Saxton McKinley House, the ancestral home of Canton’s own First Lady, Ida Saxton McKinley. Admission is: $7/adults $6/seniors (62 and over) $5/youth (3-18) FREE for 2 and under **Discount available for America the Beautiful passholders** Current Hours of Operation are: November 1 - April 30: Open Fridays & Saturdays ONLY 9:00 am to 4:00 pm May 1 - October 31: Open 7 days a week 9:00 am to 4:00 pm See more..
4.0 First Ladies National Historic Site (83 reviews)
- McKinley Home AND First Ladies Museum
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites

I didn’t even know McKinley had a house in Canton and only stumbled onto it while looking at the First Ladies Museum. The parking lot for both is located behind the McKinley House. You walk a block to the First Ladies Museum for tickets and to start the tour. Our tour took about 30 minutes and it was interesting and informative. We didn’t spend a lot of time in the museum, but they do have some original articles of clothing of Ida McKinley and replicas of inaugural gowns of First Ladies. Well worth a stop. See more..
4.0 Canton Museum of Art (42 reviews)
- Excellent
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums

What an amazing gem of a museum! Covid friendly, very spaced out art space that has plenty of moving, special exhibits, as well as an extensive collection of world class art. Well worth a stop, and you'll need about 2 hours. Go and enjoy this beautiful space! See more..
4.0 Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium (39 reviews)
- WOW what a change
Arenas & Stadiums

Hall of Fame Village, LLC is the partnership between the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Industrial Realty Group (IRG) to create a mixed-use development located in a 200-acre tourism development district in Canton, Ohio. Johnson Controls, through a historic naming rights partnership, now has its name on what is well on its way to being not only the first “smart” city but also the first IRG development project of its kind. See more..
4.0 Belden Village Mall (36 reviews)
- Modern mall, empty food court
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Shopping Malls

Belden Village Mall in North Canton, OH hosts over 110 stores and eateries. Shops in the mall and near by Park Crossings and Village Commons shopping centers include department stores, shoes, clothing and more. Located at I-77 and Everhard, the mall is close to Kent State and Canton. See more..
4.0 Petros Lake Park (17 reviews)
- Great walking path
Parks

Very clean and well maintained. Nice walking paths and fishing area. Picnic tables available for picnics and pavilions available for rental. See more..
Cool Again (0 review)
Antique Shops
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BZTAT Studios (0 review)
Saturday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Art Galleries

BZTAT STUDIOS LLC is an art gallery and studio in the Canton, Ohio Arts District with The Cut Cinema independent film theater integrated into the gallery space. Featuring artwork by world renown artist BZTAT, other northeast Ohio artists, and nontraditional outsider artists, we are a multi-media arts experience. We offer workshops to the general public and specialized arts mentoring for artists with mental health and developmental disabilities. See more..