Visitors'
Center - From I-77 northbound take exit 105 and at the end of the exit
ramp turn right on OH-172 (Tuscarawas Street). Follow OH-172 to Market Ave
(it is one block after Court Ave) and turn left. The Canton/Stark County
Convention & Visitors' Bureau is in the Millennium Centre at 222
Market Avenue N.
From I-77 southbound take exit 105-A and turn left at the end of
the off-ramp. Drive to the first street on the east side of I-77 (Schroyer
Ave) and turn left. Drive to the end of the street and turn right on
OH-172 (Tuscarawas Street). Follow OH-172 to Market Ave (it is one block
after Court Ave) and turn left. The Canton/Stark County Convention &
Visitors' Bureau is in the Millennium Centre at 222 Market Avenue N.
For more information phone 1-800-533-4302
(toll free). Their web site: CantonCVB. Canton
Classic Car Museum - Old classics dating back to 1904 - including an
amphibious car - plus lots of auto-related memorabilia.
For more information phone 1-330-455-3603 or visit their web site: ClassicCars.
Laser Quest
- A high-tech, interactive combination of laser tag and hide-and-seek. Participants play inside the 8,000 square foot arena in an environment including black lights, fog, a maze, several towers and some very appropriate background music.
Hours of operation seem to be both involved and flexible. Check
their web page at (HOURS)
for the current hours of operation. Rates are also cited on that web page.
For more information phone LaserQuest.
From I-77 take exit 109 and drive westbouond on Everhard Road
to their arena at 4712 Everhard Road NW.
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McKinley National Memorial
& Museum - Memorabilia of the life and era of President McKinley. The museum also includes an interactive science center, a robotic dinosaur and a model railroad. Also on the site is a planetarium.
Hours 9a to 5p Monday through Saturday; noon to 5p Sundays.
During summer months the museum closes at 6p. Admission: $7 for adults;
$5 for kids.
For more information phone 1-330-455-7043 or visit their web
site: McKinleyMemorial.
From I-77 take exit 106. Head eastbound on 12th Street to Stadium
Park Drive (the first intersection) and turn right. Follow Stadium Park
Drive to its end and the
McKinley Memorial. Palace Theatre
- Originally a 1920s era glitzy vaudeville movie house, the theater has been fully restored to its former glory. Now used as an auditorium/theatre for concerts. motion pictures and live stage shows. The original Kilgen Organ has also been restored and is used regularly for organ concerts.
The Palace interior has been designed to simulate a midsummer night in a Spanish courtyard. Stars shine from the ceiling with
wispy clouds. Add a little imagination and you are there.
For more information phone 1-330-454-8172 or visit their web
site: PalaceTheatre.
From the Visitors' Center drive north on Market 4 blocks to the
Palace at 605 Market Avenue N. Pro Football Hall of Fame
- This museum is dedicated to professional football. Interactive exhibits help portray the history of the game. GameDay Stadium’s new Cinemascope film, “Championship Chase”, documents the excitement of pro football from training camp to the Super Bowl. Open daily Memorial Day to Labor Day from 9a to 8p; rest of the year from 9a to 5p. (Closed Christmas Day). Admission: $12 for adults; $6 for kids 14 and under.
For more information phone 1-330-456-8207 or visit their web
site: ProFootballHall.
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