Canton, Ohio
Welcome to Canton, Ohio
"America's Playing Field!"
Whether it's business or pleasure that calls you to Canton, you will be amazed by the quality attractions, accommodations, meeting facilities, entertainment options and friendly service you will find throughout the area.
Canton is home to nationally known venues like the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the First Ladies' National Historic Site and the William McKinley Presidential Library & Museum, along with many hidden treasures in our surrounding Stark County communities. You will find world class art with small town flavor in our art galleries, theatres and museums, as well as incredible shopping in our unique boutiques and delicious cuisine from around the globe in our many local restaurants.
Also, don't forget to bring your golf clubs! Stark County is "Ohio's Golf Capital" with 21 beautiful public golf courses located in a variety of unique settings. Complete your getaway with a restful retreat at of one of our many hotels or bed & breakfasts.
If that isn't incentive enough, the greater Canton-Stark County region is also known for its affordability, which means more fun for less money for you and your family!
Canton is located one hour south of Cleveland and is the northern Gateway to Ohio's Amish Country, conveniently situated along the I-77, US 30 and US 62 highways.
The area is also home to one of the fastest growing airports in the USA, the Akron-Canton Airport (CAK). You will discover that no matter where you live, traveling to the birthplace of professional football is a breeze!
Make plans now to experience the sights, sounds and tastes of Canton, and see for yourself why our region is known as "America's Playing Field!"
Visit the Canton-Stark County Convention and Visitors Bureau:
www.cantonstarkcvb.com
Visit the City of Canton's official Web site:
www.cantonohio.gov
Pro Football Hall of Fame
The Pro Football Hall of Fame is America's premier sports museum and showplace featuring over 80,000 square feet of exhibit space. A $3.6 million renovation in 2008 resulted in the largest modernization project in the history of the Hall of Fame. Our newly renovated galleries feature state-of-the-art design utilizing integration of the newest technologies in video, audio and lighting to bring the most valuable artifacts from the Hall of Fame's collection to life.
The Moments, Memories & Mementos Gallery includes memorabilia that function as windows to compelling stories about the members of the Hall of Fame, featuring video and audio presentations to see and hear the stories, often in the words of the Hall of Famer himself.
The Pro Football Today Gallery features more contemporary themes, including displays using modern exhibit techniques of high-impact video and super graphics to focus on the recent NFL Season, NFL Goes Global, The Pro Bowl, Rookie Records, NFL MVPs, Career Records and mementos of the modern era.
Throughout the Hall one-of-a-kind artifacts tell pro football's unique story. Chronicled within the walls of the Hall of Fame are the accounts and events of play that bring to life words like courage, dedication, vision, fair play and skill.
2121 George Halas Dr. NW
Canton, OH 44708-2699
Stadium and Directions
Ohio’s premier high school football facility, Fawcett Stadium, was voted the number one high school facility in the U.S. by the Sporting News. The 22,000 seat stadium features a field turf playing surface and annually hosts the Professional Football Hall of Fame Game and the Ohio High School Athletic Association State Football Championships.
From the North
Take I-77 south to the Fulton Rd. exit. At the light (Fulton Rd.), cross over Fulton Rd. onto Blake Ave. and continue going straight for approximately 1/2 mile. Stadium is on your left.
From the South
Take I-77 north to the Fulton Rd. exit. At the bottom of the exit ramp (Fulton Rd.), take a left onto Fulton Rd., and then travel approximately 1/4 mile. Take a left onto Blake Ave. (there is a traffic light at Blake) and continue on Blake for approximately 1/2 mile. Stadium is on your left.
From the East
Take Rt. 62 west and stay in the left lane as you approach I-77 (with the choice to go north or south). By staying left, you will merge into the off-ramp lane that is the Fulton Rd. exit. At the light (Fulton Rd.), cross over Fulton Rd. onto Blake Ave. and continue going straight for approximately 1/2 mile. Stadium is on your left.
From the West
Take Rt. 30 east and take the I-77 north exit. Travel north on I-77 for approximately 2 miles. Take the Fulton Rd. exit. At the bottom of the exit ramp (Fulton Rd.), take a left onto Fulton Rd., and then travel approximately 1/4 mile. Take a left onto Blake Ave. (there is a traffic light at Blake) and continue on Blake for approximately 1/2 mile. Stadium is on your left.