r/MidAmerican • u/TailgatePros • 16d ago

Football Akron

We’re going to Akron next week for the Eastern Michigan game. Wondering where is a MUST STOP, what’s the tailgate scene situation? What should we expect?

We vlog our tailgate experience and showcase the local community/food/fans. We’re all about history, lifelong fans, and spreading positivity.

Thank you!

For reference: https://youtube.com/@tailgateprosofficial?si=J_Dt4ueRsZqKhCaw

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u/joeyslotnick 16d ago

Luigi’s. Swensons. Diamond Deli.

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u/PhilRubdiez 16d ago

Parasson’s over Luigi’s. I said it.

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u/SmarterThanMyBoss 15d ago

Diamond deli is the move. But they aren't open on Saturdays.

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u/gmeine921 16d ago

Don’t know if open on Saturdays, but…. The nfl hall of fame is ~20 min drive south of the stadium, and has at least one Akron zip in it (Jason Taylor). As for tailgating, look up the Ak rowdies, they were a thing when I was there 20 years ago (that hurt to type). It’s a student support group for all sports. If you like leaves changing colors, north of campus is the southern end of the Cuyahoga Valley national park (yes Ohio has one in this area!). It’s wonderful for hiking and biking and fishing etc.

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u/TailgatePros 16d ago

Thank you!

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u/MosquitoValentine_ 16d ago

Swenson's and Luigi's.

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u/VDizzle12 15d ago

Swenson's all the way.

Galley Boy and potato teezers.

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u/SFranch1se 15d ago

Tailgating scene isn’t massive but the die hards are in lot 9 on the scoreboard end of the stadium. The university puts on a nice family friendly tailgating event in lot 10. Zippy should be there which is a must as he is one of the best mascots around.

Score & Eurogyro are the bars close to the stadium that would have some pregaming.

Lunch Friday: Diamond Deli
Game-day Breakfast: Akron Family Restaurant
Postgame: Missing Falls brewery, Franks place, Good Company.

As others mentioned some of the unique football history around town NFL HOF would be a must. John Heisman statue outside the stadium. And last if you are around Friday you could get incredible content at the Massillon High School game. Their fans are as die hard as it gets and there is a massive tailgate scene for their high school games!

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u/jkroxxx 14d ago

Go to Aloha Kine Grindz

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u/maliki2004 16d ago

If you want to drive the extra 15mins to kent, taco tantos, and rays place. Don't listen to swensons people, it greasy garbage you can get from rallys