The holiday and winter season in Ohio is downright magical. Neighborhoods are decked out in holiday decor, drive-thru light displays shine merry and bright and big city window displays make you long for Christmases past. (Be sure to check out the longest drive-thru light display in Ohio this season, too!) The one thing that makes the holiday season and winter months complete, however, is gliding across a frosty ice-skating rink, taking in the sights and sounds of the season. Here’s what to expect at Lock 3 Akron, the largest ice skating rink in Ohio:

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Lock 3 Akron is located at 200 S Main St., Akron, OH 44308. Have you ever ice-skated here before? If so, we want to know what your experience was like!

For more holiday fun in Ohio, check out our previous article: You Will Love This Dreamy Ride Through The Longest Drive-Thru Light Show In Ohio.

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What are some other fun things to do during the winter in Ohio?

If you can handle the cold and frosty weather, you'll be absolutely enchanted by Ohio in the winter. From hiking at Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Hocking Hills State Park to ice skating at outdoor rinks like Lock 3 Park in Akron and Cincinnati's Fountain Square, to cozy cabin getaways at our numerous state parks and historic B&Bs, Ohio is downright magical in the winter! One of our favorite outdoor activities during the winter in Ohio is tubing... and Mad River Mountain is *the* place to do it. Although ski resorts and chair lifts are probably some of the last things that come to mind when you think of Ohio, you should know that Ohio is home to a pretty epic winter resort. Mad River Mountain in Zanesfield, Ohio features all the wintertime fun you could possibly want... and then some. It’s the largest ski and tubing resort in Ohio, featuring 144 acres of pure, unadulterated, high-flying fun!

What else is there to do at Lock 3 Park in Akron, Ohio?

Lock 3 Park is one of the most beloved destinations in Akron -- and for good reason. A true community hub, this outdoor park hosts numerous seasonal concerts, ice skating, fireworks, a farmer's market, holiday lights, and other special events. The ice rink is easily our favorite thing to do at Lock 3 Park, however, as it's the largest outdoor ice skating rink in Ohio!

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