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Inside Background
History 
    The city of Akron, Ohio began as a town at the summit of the Ohio and Erie...
Last edited: September 07, 2006
Tourist Board Info 
Here is the link to some tourist information. City of Akron Ohio Visitor Info
Last edited: April 05, 2007
Weather & When to Go 
Climate     Akron's climate is technically known as humid continental. This...
Last edited: September 07, 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
By Air     There are two choices for flying into the Akron area: Akron Canton...
Last edited: April 05, 2007
Getting Around 
Public Transportation     Metro RTA is Summit County's public transportation...
Last edited: September 07, 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Sports & Activities 
Soap Box Derby     Each year, Akron is host to the World Championship Finals of...
Last edited: September 07, 2006
Community Events 
www.summitcountyc... Community events for Akron and all of Summit County, Ohio.
Last edited: March 03, 2009
Akron Art Museum 
This is a wonderful art exibit. There are many types of modern and old time...
Last edited: January 03, 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Duffy's Restaurant & Grill 
Good, casual atmosphere and service.  If you're looking for home-cooked, full...
Last edited: September 19, 2008
New Era Restaurant 
Ample lighted parking Clean and cheerfully decorated Good menu selection with...
Last edited: March 10, 2007
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: May 11, 2010
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: March 18, 2013
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: October 11, 2012
Important Phrases 
Temperature in the United States... How Hot is HOT? How Cold is COLD?  100°F...
Last edited: March 12, 2013
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: March 07, 2013
Tipping & Etiquette 
While tipping is not mandatory in the United States, it is expected in some...
Last edited: April 11, 2013
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: September 08, 2007
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: October 02, 2010
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
United States of America has a history of unified etiquette protocols that may...
Last edited: April 26, 2013
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: April 24, 2013
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
International Travel - Electric Outlets 
Before making international travel, it is important to determine the electrical...
Last edited: April 08, 2013
Language and America 
  Some Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from...
Last edited: November 01, 2012
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: March 12, 2013
Sales Tax 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: March 07, 2013
Traveling by Car in the United States 
Many visitors to the United States  go to typical tourist areas like New York...
Last edited: February 07, 2013
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: October 28, 2010
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
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