What's New In Canton and Stark County?
Dec 21, 2023
Explore all of the new and exciting reasons to visit Canton. Destination news about local businesses and events.
Press releases, news and updates about the things to do, places to visit, and special events in Canton and the surrounding Stark County, Ohio.
New Eats, Sweets, & Drinks
Gridiron Pizza & Sports Bar
Gridiron Pizza & Sports Bar is your place to grab great food and drinks while watching all the sports you wish!
Leather Helmet Grill
The Leather Helmet Grill is Downtown Canton's Newest Restaurant. Located next to the Canton Palace Theatre in the historic Downtown Canton Theatre District! The Leather Helmet Grill serves a mix of soups, appetizers, salads, hotdogs, subs & sandwiches, and desserts.
The Bourbon Room Canton
Visit The Bourbon Room Canton to enjoy craft cocktails, scratch made meals, slow smoked BBQ and of course - the bourbon!
Park Street Pizza
At Park Street, there's no doubt in our minds that the best food starts with the best ingredients, and that means fresh from the farm and locally grown whenever possible. Not only are we absolutely passionate about the quality of our food and our relationships with the people who grow it, we're also proud to be able to help strengthen our local economy with every pizza we make.
Please visit our website to order online!
Almost Heaven — Canal Fulton
Nestled into the heart of the historic canalway town of Canal Fulton you'll find Almost Heaven's newest location. Almost Heaven has created 20+ super-premium ice cream flavors for you to enjoy! It is the perfect destination after riding your bike on The Towpath Trail or visiting the great little shops in downtown Canal Fulton!
The Allie Cafe
Located next to the historic Stark County Courthouse and Hall of Fame City Ice Rink, the Allie Cafe serves local favorites like Cleveland Bagels, Johnny's Doughnuts, M&H Coffee, and more! Stop in for a delicious breakfast, brunch, or lunch!
Bahia Bowls Canton
Bahia Bowls features Açaì Bowls, Smoothies, Salads, and more!
Culture Lounge
Nestled in the heart of Downtown Canton, Culture Lounge is bringing a new and exciting experience. Culture is a place for folks to come and enjoy a good cigar and a good bite to eat on top of some laughs over a drink with friends and family.
With our tasteful setting and serene impression, alongside our welcoming staff, Culture Lounge is a must-stop for any time of day Downtown!
You will never miss your favorite sports, as Culture Lounge has an ongoing display of Live Sports accompanied by a great music selection that helps amplify our identity.
New at Hall of Fame Village
The Brew Kettle Canton
The Brew Kettle Canton & Topgolf Swing Suites is now open at the Hall of Fame Village. Visit the area’s premier craft beer and sports destination featuring six Top Golf simulators.
For same-day bookings or to book more than 2 hours at a time, multiple bays, larger groups, or special events, please call The Brew Kettle 234.999.3040.
Pizza Oven — Hall of Fame Village
Pizza Oven was founded by Joe and Georgia DiPietro in 1956 and is now owned and operated by the second generation, Steven and David DiPietro. We have grown from one small carry-out on West Tuscarawas in Canton, to ten Pizza Oven locations. Two of our Pizza Oven locations, Massillon and West Tuscarawas offer a limited dining menu and seating in addition to our signature carry-out options. In addition to carry-out, we offer delivery to both residential and commercial locations.
Smoosh Cookies
Pro Football Hall of Famer, Isaac Bruce's, SMOOSH Cookies, hosts our freshly baked cookies, premium ice cream and crazy toppings creating the ultimate ice cream sandwich! With endless combinations, it will definitely change the way you look at dessert, forever! Come "SMOOSH" with us at the Hall of Fame Village in Canton!
Heggy’s Nut Shop at Hall of Fame Village
Heggy's Nut Shop is conveniently located at the Fan Engagement Zone at Hall of Fame Village! For the salt-lovers, we offer our famous roasted nuts, such as Hard White peanuts, Spicy Cajun Hard Whites, Cashews, Pecans, Almonds, and Spanish Peanuts just to name a few! Nuts also come in un-salted varieties as well.
If you're looking for sweet, we have you covered! Our Chocolate Turtlettes, Chocolate Covered Pretzels, and Milk Chocolate Caramels are some of our fan favorites. A box of mixed chocolates or nuts are a perfect gift - for yourself or a friend!
Come see us at the Hall of Fame Village, located near the Visit Canton Welcome Center, Build-A-Bear Workshop, The Brew Kettle, and more!
Fun for Everyone
The 19th Hole Canton
The 19th Hole in Downtown Canton is a stunning bar & lounge with state of the art golf simulators so you can sit back and relax or play a few rounds any time of year! Our family friendly venue is located at the Mills Historic Tower. Stop in for lunch or dinner six days a week; or swing by to practice your golf game in one of our four simulator bays.
Hupp Gulf
Hupp Gulf may be a play on words, but it is absolutely a great place to play a round! Built in 1909, the historic home of Hupp Gulf in Downtown Canton was once a Hupmobile dealership. The space has been restored while maintaining the original character.
The location is historic, but the golf technology is state of the art. Three indoor golf simulator bays are available with the latest Trackman equipment. With custom screens, and 7000 lumen laser projectors, you'll find unmatched resolution and clarity to play a round with your friends while enjoying food and drinks that are just as upscale as the golf tech.
Tee It Up Canton
Tee it Up Canton was created to give golfers of all skill levels a place to practice and play. Our facility features three practice bays and one bay reserved for private lessons. Book a bay to practice or play a round with friends!
X‑Golf North Canton
Opening in February 2023!
X-Golf of North Canton is Canton's premier indoor golf and entertainment venue. Our venue features over ten thousand square feet of fun and entertainment, including 8 indoor golf bays with state of the art equipment and automatic ball return, cornhole, darts, shuffleboard and pool tables. We also offer a full kitchen and bar for you to enjoy while you play!
Sir Troy’s Toy Kingdom
Sir Troy's Toy Kingdom is the largest independently owned toy store in the country with 30,000 square feet of toys and fun! Our store is also filled with stuffed animals, art supplies, Play-Doh, puzzles, brain teasers, trains, model sets, board games, and more!
We specialize in new and hard-to-find LEGO items, including out-of-production sets, parts and individual mini-figures. Stop in for the widest selection of LEGO items you are likely to find anywhere! Sir Troy's also carries the full line of Breyer Model Horses, including Traditional, Classic, and Stablemates. Other lines include Playmobil, Calico Critters, MEGA BLOKS, COBI Military Sets, Brickarms Weapons, and Masterpiece Puzzles.
Be sure to check out our Candy Shop, which includes a wide variety of flavored sodas and sweet treats!
Event Spaces
Thebes Event Center
Thebes Event Center offers the perfect venue for any event, from weddings, to graduations, reunions or business meetings, we are ready to welcome you to our unique space conveniently located in the heart of Historic Downtown Alliance.
We want to help you create beautiful memories that last a lifetime!
What could be more more memorable than a party with a life size camel or a 10' tall Sphinx? Your guests will be awed by the 3D Egyptian Temple walls and statues. Our cozy piano lounge area features a one of a kind 1931 Packard Baby Grand player piano. For a more intimate space, head upstairs to the mezzanine to experience the Pyramid Lounge on an authentic Turkish couch with a 15' foot mural of the Pyramids of Giza.
Thebes Event Center offers 3000 sq. feet of event space! If you're looking for a larger venue in Downtown Alliance, check out the Greco-Roman themed venue, Jupiter Event Center!
Warehouse on the Canal
The Warehouse on the Canal, built in 1906, is a beautiful historic property in the heart of Canal Fulton. The owners have renovated the property into a gorgeous event venue, perfect for small gatherings like weddings, showers, and parties.
The Barn of Canal Fulton
The Barn of Canal Fulton offers a modern barn venue perfect for large weddings and events! Our venue is located on 10 beautiful acres of land is able to host up to 300 guests.
Also New to Stark County
Discover Hartville Welcome Center
The Discover Hartville Welcome Center invites you to stop in for local information and recommendations!
Discover Hartville Welcome Center Hours:
Tuesday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
About Hartville:
Hartville is located on the scenic route between Akron and Canton and is known to visitors as home to Hartville Hardware, Hartville Kitchen, and Hartville MarketPlace & Flea Market.
With over 60 locally owned shops and eateries, 17 miles of hiking trails, and 5 pick-your-own seasonal farm attractions, Hartville is a vibrant destination known for shopping and outdoor recreation.
Looking for one-of-a-kind finds? The Hartville Antique & Thrift Trail Map lets you plan the perfect day scouring our 20 flea market, thrift, resale, and antique shops. Laughs and memory-making abound with hands-on experiences, including crafty classes, oil & vinegar and wine tastings, and even flower picking. Our community calendar is packed with a year-round schedule of events.
Come Discover why visitors come back to Hartville time and time again!
Sculpt Sports Complex
The Sculpt Sports Complex Dome is a 60,000 square foot sports facility. The Dome has four basketball courts, 6 volleyball courts, six pickleball courts, or four futsal courts. The Dome is the perfect sports venue to host large tournaments and events as well practices, camps and clinics.
The Dome also features a concession area, indoor track, and renovated weight room.
Please contact us for court rental inquiries!
Fairless Performing Arts Center
The Fairless Performing Arts Center at Fairless High School in Navarre offers a state-of-the-art auditorium with seating for 514 guests. The venue also features an orchestra pit, a large garage door entry for load-in of equipment, and a fly system for sets.