Canton, Ohio, is best known as the home of the National Professional Football Hall of Fame, but the hall of fame isn't the only attraction for families visiting Canton. The city is full of museums, activities and other sites of interest for children and their families.
The McKinley Museum, named after the 25th president of the United States, holds many interesting features for children. Besides the history involving President McKinley, this museum has a exhibit entitled Discover World that is geared toward children and has information on science, space and history. The museum is located at 800 McKinley Monument Drive in Canton.
Children with an interest in presidents may also have an interest in the National First Ladies' Library, located on South Market Street, which holds information on all the First Ladies and their involvement in politics, education, science and more.
For a different type of history lesson, visit the Canton Classic Car museum at Market and Sixth Streets. Children will enjoy seeing how cars have changed through the years.
Like many art museums, the Canton Museum of Art has its own collections and galleries that visitors are welcome to enjoy. This museum located at 1001 Market Avenue North also caters to children and offers art classes for children ages 4 and up to fit many different schedules.
If craving a treat, Heggy's Nut Shop at 3200 Tuscarawas St. is a great stop for the kids. This shop features all things nuts including peanut butter, peanut brittle, roasted nuts and caramel corn. They also have a selection of famous Heggy's chocolate candy.
Harry London Candy is also located in Canton at 5353 Lauby Road. Not only can you sample some of this company's delicious candy, but you can tour the factory and see how they make their famous buckeyes, London mints and chocolate pretzels.
Ben Sutton Golf School, located at 2920 Market Avenue South, teaches golf skills to children and adults of all ages. Take a class and then head out to the links to see improvement right away.
For many children, traditional golf is not as fun as the challenge of a miniature golf course. Pro Putt Golf at 1302 Whipple Avenue offers three different courses and promises fun for novices and expert golfers.
Canton is home to the Palace Theater, which originally opened in 1926. This restored theater is now used for special family movies, holiday events and concerts. Children will enjoy visiting this large theater for a special event.
For newly released movies, visit the Cinemark Theater at 6284 Dressler Road. Boasting 10 screens, this cinema multiplex will no doubt be showing a movie the kids want to see.
