Canton, Ohio is hosting the 2017 Ohio Kubb Championship but what is there to do in Canton? Here is a helpful guide to help you make the most of a trip to Canton. For more go to VisitCanton.com
Attractions
McKinley Memorial and Presidential Library and Museum
The McKinley National Memorial in Canton, Ohio, United States, is the final resting place of William McKinley. The Presidential Library and Museum contains the largest collection of McKinley artifacts in the world and chronicles the life and career of the 25th President, from his birth to his death at the hands of an assassin. The museum also houses other artifacts on the surrounding city as well as a science center with some wildlife and fossils.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
The Pro Football Hall of Fame is the hall of fame for professional American football. As of 2017, there are a total of 310 members of the Hall of Fame
Amish Country
Millions of visitors flock to Ohio’s Amish Country each year to enjoy the beautiful landscape and discover a more simple way of life. The southwest corner of Stark County is known as the “Gateway to Amish Country” as the home of Brewster, Navarre and Wilmot. Enjoy delicious homemade cooking, and shop everything from handcrafted home items to fresh cheese and baked goods!
Restaurants
Gervasi Vineyard and Italian Bistro
Gervasi Vineyard is a wonderful experience; not only do they offer excellent southern Italian cuisine, but they also have a dedicated wine bar, accommodation suites and wine tours. The decor of the whole vineyard is authentic Tuscan, with rustic wooden walls, brick floors and huge wooden doors.
Benders Tavern
Although unassuming from the outside, Benders Tavern is an historic restaurant dating back to 1899. The interior of the restaurant is decorated with wood paneling, coffered ceilings and original murals and is definitely worth a visit for the aesthetic alone.
George’s Lounge
George’s kitchen took a rest for a few years, but now it’s back and better than ever. Their hand-crafted foods are the perfect complement to a refreshing beverage. It?s no secret that George?s Lounge is known for great drinks at a low price. They carry the largest $2 beer menu of any bar downtown, as well as craft beers (including some made in the great state of Ohio).
Breweries
Canton Brewing Company
Visit the Canton Brewing Co., and taste the traditions of Canton’s premier brewer, dating back to the 1880’s. Many of the beers are based on the historical styles for which canton became known for over a century ago. They offer various styles of craft beers created by blending the age-old traditions with some of the new ones being created today by modern techniques.
Royal Docks Brewing Company
Royal Docks is located in Canton, Ohio. They are a brewery and taproom that fuses the craft beer renaissance with British pub culture in a contemporary, American style.
Scenic Brewing Company
The decor has a rustic industrial feel that utilizes reclaimed pallets and used steel. The bar tops are two 14-foot slabs of red maple, and there is a chalkboard in the shape of Scenic’s logo.
Scenic offers four different pizzas and soft beer pretzels with beer-cheese dip.
