Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
Akron, OH
The Tudor Revival mansion of Goodyear founder F. A. Seiberling, from 1915, with gardens by Warren Manning. In 1935 the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous first met in its gate lodge.
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens is a historic mansion with gardens in Akron, Ohio. The estate was built for the family of F. A. Seiberling, co-founder of the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, and completed in 1915. The 65-room Manor House in Tudor Revival style is considered one of the finest examples of that style in the United States; the conservatory is in Gothic Revival style.
The estate includes about 70 acres (28 hectares) of grounds and ornamental gardens. The name “Stan Hywet” comes from Old English and means “stone quarry.” The Seiberling family lived there for about 40 years, and the house has been open as a museum since 1957. Above the entrance is the motto “Non Nobis Solum” (“Not for ourselves alone”). Check tours and opening hours in advance.
- Nearest town
- Akron, OH
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 41.1178, -81.5484
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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FAQs
Where is Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens?
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens is in Akron, OH, at GPS 41.1178, -81.5484. It is about 10 mi from Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
Can you camp near Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Valley Overlook at Camp Mueller, about 6 mi away; within 25 mi there are 26 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens?
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Cuyahoga Valley National Park to Canton.
What is there to see near Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens?
Places worth a stop nearby: Ritchie Ledges (8 mi), Boston Mill Visitor Center (10 mi), Brandywine Falls (11 mi) and Pro Football Hall of Fame (22 mi).
When is the best time to visit Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)