What is there to do in Canton?

Everything! Malone is ideally situated near schools, medical care, corporations, and recreation. You’ll enjoy countless possibilities for off-campus jobs and internships, co-op and practicum experiences, and student teaching.

For fun, Canton boasts a variety of hangout places, dining hot-spots, cultural attractions, and recreational destinations. Within an hour’s drive, visit the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the woods and trails of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, more than 40 golf courses, outstanding museums of art and natural history, and all the fun of Ohio’s “North Coast.”

Canton Fast Facts 

Founded: 1805

City Population: 78,000

Metro Population: 407,000

Where Malone students go:

• Movies 10 Cinema ($2.50 tickets)
• Local thrift shops
• College Bowl and Eastbury Lanes
• North Canton Skate Center
• Deli Ohio
• Applebee’s (for half-price evening appetizers)
• Taggart’s Ice Cream
• Milk and Honey Ice Cream
• Walkie Talkie Coffee

First Fridays! This monthly party in the downtown Canton Arts District features themed music, performance and visual arts events, and always a few surprises for adults and children. It is primarily a self-guided tour of local art galleries, studios, stores, and restaurants. First Friday begins with a First Stop at the Canton Museum of Art @ 5:30 p.m., followed by the full-out event downtown from 6–10 p.m. Rain or shine. First Friday happens every month—year ’round! 

Historical and Local Attractions

• Canton Classic Car Museum
• Canton Memorial Civic Center
• Center Ice Skating Arena (NHL-sized rink)
• McKinley National Monument and Museum
• National First Ladies Library
• Pro Football Hall of Fame

Cultural Attractions

• Cultural Center for the Arts
• Canton Museum of Art
• Canton Palace Theater
• Canton Symphony Orchestra

Airports and Travel

Public transportation is available by SARTA

• Akron-Canton Airport (CAK--10 minutes away)
• Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE-- 50 minutes)

Worship

There are 380 churches in the Canton metro area that represent more than 40 denominations. 

Want to know where Malone faculty, staff, and students attend so you don’t have to go alone? Check out this comprehensive list of churches and see if you know a faculty or staff member who attends!

Hospitals

• Mercy Medical Center
• Aultman Hospital

Schools

There are ten school districts in the Canton metro area, within 20 minutes of Malone’s campus.

Dining

There are more restaurants per capita in the Canton metro area than in New York City! Local restaurants and popular chain restaurants like Chipotle, Starbucks, Five Guys, and Panda Express are just a short drive from Malone.

Shopping

Belden Village Mall offers large national department stores like Macy’s, Sears, and Dillard’s. Other magnet stores like Target, Kohl’s, Old Navy, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Best Buy are easily accessible.