Planning a veteran-friendly trip to Canton is easy. Explore available military and veteran discounts, upcoming events, museums, memorials, parks, and other attractions below, and discover why Canton is a welcoming destination for veterans, active-duty military members, their families, and anyone interested in American military history.
Whether you’re a veteran returning to Northeast Ohio, an active-duty service member traveling with family, or simply looking for meaningful ways to honor the men and women who served our country, Canton, Ohio, offers places to remember, explore, and connect.
Located in the heart of Stark County, Canton is home to military museums, veterans memorials, historic sites, outdoor spaces, and attractions that recognize the service and sacrifice of America’s armed forces. From exploring military aviation history at MAPS Air Museum to visiting Veterans Park and discovering the region’s historic military landmarks, there are meaningful experiences throughout Canton and Stark County.
Valid Aug 22 — Dec 31
Veterans and active duty personnel receive a 15% discount on weekends and dates after August 21st . Valid for the veteran/service member only. Military Family Members/ Dependents are eligible for 15% off…
Valid Jul 12 — Dec 31, 2027
Veterans & Active Military can enjoy $5.00 off regular museum admission at the Pro Football Hall of Fame when you show your ID! *Cannot be combined with other offers*
Valid Jul 12 — Dec 31, 2027
Veterans & Active Military can receive 10% off their total purchase with or without museum admission when they show their ID! Shop all 32 teams at football’s greatest store! *Cannot be combined…
Valid Jul 08 — Dec 31, 2027
Veterans & Active Military members, come in and enjoy 10% off all coffees when you present your military ID! *Discount applies to coffees only.*
Valid Jul 08 — Dec 31, 2027
Veterans can enjoy $2.00 Off Museum Admission when you present Veteran ID or driver's license! *Not valid for special events*
Valid Jul 08 — Dec 31, 2027
Active Military can enjoy FREE admission to the McKinley Museum when they show their Military ID! *Not valid for special events*
Valid Jul 08 — Dec 31, 2027
Veterans, Active Military, & Military Families within the household can enjoy $5.00 off admission to any ticketed show at Canton Comedy Boom!
Valid Jul 08 — Dec 31, 2027
Veterans & Active Military can enjoy FREE admission to Krackpots Comedy Club with any proof of service in the military!
Valid Jul 08 — Dec 31, 2027
Veterans & Active Military can enjoy FREE admission when you show military ID! *Cannot be used with other discounts. Eligible for general tours only.*
Valid Jul 08 — Dec 31, 2027
Veterans & Active Military can enjoy FREE admission when you show military ID! *Cannot be used on specialty tours and school day.*
Valid Jul 08 — Dec 31, 2027
Veterans, Active Military, Military Families within the household & First Responders can enjoy 10% Off Admission for Whole Family at Urban Air Adventure Park! *Cannot Be Combined with other discount offers, Must…
Oct 20 to Oct 25
North Canton & Plain Township MAPS Air Museum 2260 International Parkway North Canton , Ohio 44720 (330) 671-5678 Website
Oct 25
North Canton & Plain Township MAPS Air Museum 2260 International Parkway North Canton , Ohio 44720 (330) 896-6332 Website
Nov 07
North Canton & Plain Township MAPS Air Museum 2260 International Parkway North Canton , Ohio 44720 (330) 896-6332 Website
The MAPS Air Museum (Military Aviation Preservation Society) is an internationally known museum of aviation and serves as a center of that history in Northeast Ohio. The Museum features over 55 types of aircraft dating from the one of a kind 1908 Martin Glider to an F-16 Fighting Falcon and a C130 Hercules. MAPS has over 130 displays of acquired historical artifacts and interactive exhibits.
The museum is also a War Memorial as within our Gallery of Heroes there is a relic of the battleship USS Arizona from the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941.
Explore the site of Ohio’s only Revolutionary War fort at Fort Laurens Museum. Tour the grounds that helped shape America’s history over 200 years ago and learn about soldiers on the frontier. Pay homage to the unknown defenders of the fort at the Tomb of the Unknown Patriot of the American Revolution. Fort Laurens is a must-see destination for anyone interested in learning more about American history, featuring a unique museum filled with various military and Native artifacts. The fort also hosts a variety of events that engage guests of all ages and educates them about many pivotal periods in America’s and Ohio’s history. You can also take a scenic path through the Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Trail that goes from Fort Laurens to its sister site, Historic Zoar Village.
The McKinley Presidential Library & Museum is a family friendly history and science museum. The Museum includes the McKinley Gallery, the Street of Shops, the Keller Gallery, Discover World, the Hoover-Price Planetarium, Ramsayer Research Library and their permanent exhibit, The Stark County Story. The McKinley National Memorial, burial site of President William McKinley and his family, is also on the Museum grounds.
The McKinley Presidential Library & Museum is a Blue Star Museum:
Free admission for military personnel and their families from May 16 until September 7.
Veterans Park offers a dog park, ADA accessible playground, splash pad, picnic shelter, a sledding hill and a 1.09 loop trail. The trail also connects to the Stark Parks Middle Branch Trail, a 7.7 Mile Trail from Canton to Plain Township.
Veterans Memorial Hillside:
The memorial includes a Keystone Monument, Honor Garden with POW/MIA Honor Chair, Blue Star Marker, Gold Star Marker, POW/MIA Monument, Purple Heart Monument, Battlefield Cross, and Bald Eagle Statue.
Memorials
This downtown Massillon green space features tributes and markers honoring local military service members, including tributes to regional service members and the World War II U.S. Merchant Marine and Armed Guard. The Wall of Honor displays plaques dedicated to fallen Stark County and area military personnel who sacrificed their lives in conflicts, including operations in Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan. The park also features a memorial fountain, reflecting pool and a a bronze Blue Star Memorial marker dedicated to honoring all men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
The park features a dedicated public war memorial honoring Stark County veterans from all conflicts and branches of service. You can also walk the pathway between the USS Maine monument and the Veterans Retreat Gazebo, which is lined with commemorative bricks honoring individual local veterans.
Dedicated by the Lowell D. Oberly American Legion Post 667, the front of the stone monument reads, "In Honor of All Veterans Who Served in the Armed Forces of Our Country." The reverse side lists the specific war eras commemorated, spanning from World War I and World War II through the Vietnam, Persian Gulf, and Panama conflicts.
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