America 250-Ohio: Summit County Celebrates

In 2026, the United States will celebrate its semiquincentennial, which is the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. As America turns 250, Summit County proudly joins communities across Ohio to honor our shared past, celebrate our present and imagine our future. From the heart of Akron to the scenic trails and townships that connect us, we’re telling stories that have shaped our nation, while showcasing the creativity and innovation that still define us today.

Ohio
Air & Space Trail

Air & Space Trail Logo

From early balloon flights to modern aerospace innovation, the Ohio Air & Space Trail charts landmarks, museums, observatories and test sites that celebrate human flight and exploration. Summit County's role connects local stories to Ohio's broader flight narrative. Stops along this trail include:

• Akron History Center
• MAPS Air Museum

Ohio
Creativity Trail

Ohio Creativity Trail

The Ohio Creativity Trail links museums, murals, libraries, studios and creative voices from every corner of the state. As part of this trail, Summit County celebrates our local creators, preserving creative spaces and amplifying voices that reflect who we are today. Highlights of this trail are:

• Akron Art Museum
• Akron Zoo Conservation Carousel
• Clayton Bailey's World of Wonder
• Don Drumm Studios & Gallery
• Hale Farm & Village
• Maple Valley Branch Library, honoring Poet Laureate Rita Dove

Lake Erie to
Ohio River Trail

Lake Erie to Ohio River

The Lake Erie to Ohio River Trail connects the places that helped shape our state, from canal locks and lighthouses to riverside trails and historic towns. Summit County sits proudly along this route, with nine trail locations to discover:

• Akron History Center
• Boston Mills Visitor Center
• Cuyahoga Valley National Park
• Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Towpath Trail
• Lock 2
• Lock 3
• Mustill Store Museum
• Portage Lakes State Park
• Richard Howe House