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Canton is a city of about 70,000 people in northeast Ohio, about an hour south of Cleveland, best known as the birthplace of the National Football League and home of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. It was also the hometown of President William McKinley, and his legacy is woven throughout the city.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame draws fans from around the world to see its busts of legends, Super Bowl rings and interactive exhibits, and each August the Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival brings parades, concerts and the opening preseason game. The domed McKinley National Memorial, where the president and his family are entombed, rises above a park next to the McKinley Presidential Library and Museum, which includes a planetarium and a Street of Shops.
Downtown Canton has a lively Arts District with murals, galleries and First Friday events, along with the historic Canton Palace Theatre and the Canton Museum of Art. The First Ladies National Historic Site in the Saxton House honors America's first ladies, and the Canton Classic Car Museum displays rare vintage vehicles.
Museum honoring the greatest players and coaches of American football, with the Hall of Fame gallery of bronze busts, Super Bowl displays and interactive exhibits. Canton was the birthplace of the NFL. Allow three hours and buy tickets online; summer is busiest.
Museum next to the McKinley Memorial covering the life of President William McKinley, a recreated Street of Shops, a hands-on science center and the Hoover-Price Planetarium. It is good for families. Allow two to three hours; planetarium shows run on set times.
Downtown museum in a former 1910s car dealership showroom, displaying classic and antique cars, from early horseless carriages to mid-century models, with period memorabilia. It is small and charming. Allow about an hour; check opening hours before visiting.
National Park Service site including the Saxton House, family home of First Lady Ida McKinley, and an education center in a historic bank building about America's first ladies. House tours are guided and must be reserved, so call or check online in advance.
Domed granite mausoleum completed in 1907, where President William McKinley, his wife Ida and their daughters are buried, reached by a long flight of steps on a hill. The top gives good views over Canton. It is free; climbing the steps is a local workout tradition.
Art museum in the Cultural Center for the Arts, known for its collection of American watercolors and works on paper, plus contemporary ceramics and changing exhibitions. It is easy to see in an hour or two. Check the calendar for special exhibits and free days.
Downtown area filled with galleries, studios, murals and public art, along with restaurants and bars in restored buildings. It is busiest during monthly First Friday events. Walk the streets around Market Avenue and Cleveland Avenue to see the murals and galleries.
Atmospheric movie palace opened in 1926, with a ceiling of twinkling stars and a Spanish village setting, plus a theater pipe organ. It now hosts concerts, classic films and shows. Check the calendar and arrive early to see the decor and hear the organ.
Stadium next to the Pro Football Hall of Fame that hosts the annual Hall of Fame Game opening the NFL preseason, the enshrinement ceremony, concerts and local football games. It is part of the Hall of Fame Village. Check the event calendar and book early for August.
Annual summer festival around the induction of new Hall of Famers, with a big parade, hot air balloon events, concerts, fan gatherings and the enshrinement ceremony. It runs for several days in late July and early August. Book lodging months in advance.
Monthly downtown celebration on the first Friday evening, with open galleries, street performers, live music, food vendors and themed activities in the Canton Arts District. It is free and family-friendly. Park in a downtown garage and walk the district after dark.
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