Massillon-Canton Area
Massillon, a city of over 32,000 people, is located in Stark County, Ohio, about one hour south of Cleveland. Stark County, which includes the city of Canton where the Pro-Football Hall of Fame is located, has over 370,000 people, and has all the amenities of a medium-sized metropolitan area. Just 30 minutes north is Akron, Ohio, which shares a regional airport (Akron-Canton Airport) with Stark County, and is one of the fast growing airports in the United States.
If you enjoy a variety of food, you can choose from Italian, Mexican, Amish, Greek, Chinese, Japanese, sushi, Thai, Syrian, Korean, and Indian, not to mention many major chain restaurants, all in the Massillon-Canton area. If you enjoy the arts scene, you can enjoy the Canton Symphony Orchestra, the Massillon Museum, the Canton Museum of Art, numerous playhouses and theaters, as well as improv groups and art festivals. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate Massillon’s Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Trail, with over 30 miles of walking and biking trails, as well as the canoeing, parks with trails, and Cuyahoga Valley National Park ski areas, all within a short drive.