Northside District — Local services in Akron

On weekends parking is tight because of the popularity of Luigi's restaurant. So don't get frustrated but this is another Don't Miss if visiting Akron .Make sure you hit Akron's famous long standing Luigi's Italian Restaurant for the number one ranked pizza, have a drink and watch great live music at the former Cavanaugh's nite club now called Jilli's next door to Luigi's (where The Black Keys used to perform) and don't forget to go shopping at the cool unique shopping boutiques to the left of the Marriott Hotel where you will find some really cool all Akron related handmade products by all area Akron artists. It's rumored rock and roll queen Chrissie Hynde still owns one of the high end top floor townhouses if not the entire floor!! (She used to own The Vegan restaurant that was inside). So if you see her walking around the parking lot like my friend did once, say hi. Just down the street from The marketplace is one of the depots to ride the Cuyahoga...

This part of Akron is quaint & an asset to our city. It's close enough to be considered a downtown area but it's secluded enough to make it more inviting. The shops are full of unique items & gift ideas. The marketplace is a great spot to buy local & support small businesses. There's the Northside Celler which is full of unique clothing items or accessories, as well as handmade products. Luigis is still giving great food & friendly service. Jilly's music room is a cool spot to check out music while having a drink. Plenty of parking...

Found Modern Traditions in this hidden treasure cove of mini shops and a cafe-restaurant with offices and Hotel next door. There’s an outdoor seating area open to the public with plenty of free parking to walk across to other restaurants. Fun and adorable gifts for friends and siblings. The people are very friendly and helpful. They keep the outdoors...