Highland Square in Akron has always been known as a fun place to venture through antique shops, catch a movie, have lunch and much more. A few years ago upon breaking new construction many locals wondered what would be coming into this small plaza which truly "stuck out" from the other shops that had older storefronts dating back to the early to mid 1900s. In these new shops came a shop that is truly a diamond in the rough, I never would of expected this shop to be there but it is truly so unique that it has quickly made its way onto my favorites list.
The Market Path is located at 833 W. Market St in Akron 44303 and is "a mission and ministry of First Grace United Church of Christ in Akron" that is "committed to offering you fairly traded quality products, handmade by world and local artisans and local farmers." I even found some artists that I had grown up with and went to college with having artwork featured in the store - I was truly excited! There is a great variety of things for the home, jewelry and fashion in the store all unique to itself.
Local artist Lady Dragonfly's woven bead bracelets & an interior view of the store.
Pictures and excerpts from: The Market Path website & Facebook page
