CANTON, Ohio — The Visit Canton Welcome Center at the Hall of Fame Village Fan Engagement Zone held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and opened its doors on Friday morning.
The full ribbon-cutting ceremony can be watched inside of this story.
Guests at the welcome center will find retail products and souvenir items consigned from unique Stark County tourism attractions, local artists and businesses available for purchase.
"The opening of the Visit Canton Welcome Center is a great moment in setting the tone for what will be an elevated guest experience to the Fan Engagement Zone," said HOFV President of Operations Mike Levy.
The Welcome Center will offer products from partners, including Gervasi Vineyard Resort & Spa, The Shops at Hartville Kitchen, McKinley Presidential Library & Museum, Letterpress Jess, Dirk Rozich, Canton Brewing Company, Cantonology and Hall of Fame Village.
"We want this space to offer everyone who walks through the front door a peek at all there is to see and do in Stark County." Said President of Visit Canton Allyson Bussey.
At Hall of Fame Village, progress is continuing as they get ready to host USFL games in April.
“Really what we have done is create an experience for visitors all year around... You can come to see the museum and dine in our restaurants, shop in these experiences,” said Anne Graffice with the Hall of Fame Resort and Entertainment Company. “We are very excited over the next few months to be opening and having additional ribbon cuttings to share different types of opportunities for folks who come to stay with us.”
In the near future, Hall of Fame Village will be opening Don Shula’s American Kitchen and The Brew Kettle with Topgolf Swing Suites in the Fan Engagement Zone.
The Visit Canton Welcome Center at 2101 Hall of Fame Way in Canton will be open Thursday-Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Individuals visiting can park for free in the Integrity Lot opposite of the visitor center's front door.
EDITOR'S NOTE: The video above previously aired on 3News on Jan. 25, 2023.