Local Faves

Pump It Up in Hartville is an indoor playland of massive inflatables that offers hours of fun for children who need to burn some energy.

If you’re looking for a unique night (or day) out, Sapphire City Board Game Parlor offers hours of fun, camaraderie and competition.

Plain Township’s splash pad in Veterans Park is a playground of wetness and fun. It features a 900-square-foot wet zone with a safety surface and several colorful, above-ground water features.

Downtown Canton gained a top-notch concert venue when The Auricle relocated from its original location in the Metropolitan Centre to an extensively renovated onetime Burger King just blocks away. Auricle owner Josh Brewer paid close attention to quality in every aspect of the venue.

Antiques Marshall’s Antique Warehouse 1712 Ira Turpin Way NE, Canton, 330-685-4014, marshallsantiquewarehouse.com Runner-up: Arrowhead Handmade

The 720 Market has everything: delicious local baked goods, coffee and beer; live music; tons of vendors selling handcrafted gifts; and that open-air vibe in cool spots in and around North Canton.

If you’re looking for a complete spa day, look no farther than Nevaeh Salon & Spa. With locations in Minerva and Hartville, Nevaeh offers everything you could think of for pampering yourself.

Whether you’re a newbie to the yoga scene or you’ve mastered back bends, Yoga Strong welcomes you. Walk in, take off your shoes, silence your phone and get ready to zen out.

Hartville Hardware bills itself as “America’s Largest Hardware Store,” and, all precise measuring aside, it’s certainly big enough to lay claim to the title.

Arrowhead Vintage & Homemade Goods is easily one of downtown Canton’s coolest shops. The shop carries everything from original paintings to crocheted hats to vintage toys to custom T-shirts. With its unique, quirky inventory, every trip is a new experience.