The Akron Beacon Journal, Ohio, Bob Dyer column.

(From McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Akron Beacon Journal - Ohio)

Byline: Bob Dyer

Although a rejuvenated Soap Box Derby brought 12,000 people to town over the weekend, we can still say with some degree of certainty that Akron is not among the world's top tourist destinations.

Which has pretty much been the case for the past 187 years.

But if we ever do get any tourists, they're certainly going to be confused.

On East Exchange Street in front of the Beacon Journal, there's a sign, with an arrow pointing left, for "Inventure Place."

Driving in the opposite direction, less than half a block away, there's a sign, with the arrow …