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Toledo Zoo
The Toledo Zoo is consistently rated as one of the ten best zoos in the country. Nestled in the old South End neighborhood of Toledo, the facilities reflect the new and the old. The zoo has wonderfully preserved buildings, as well as the latest designs that make the visitor experience second to none. Highlights include the Hippoquarium, The Primate Forest, African Savanna, Arctic Encounter and a Children’s Zoo.
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Toledo Museum of Art
Located on Monroe St, the museum features a world-renowned glass exhibit as well as some of the most famous paintings, prints, sculptures and furniture in the world. From mummies to Mantises, a visit to the museum will thrill and excite the artist in you. Admission is free at all times!
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World Famous Mud Hens
The Toledo “Hen House” is just a two-minute walk from 4 restaurants and a few other good watering holes in downtown Toledo. When you hear the roar of the crowd you will know you are close.
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Toledo Botanical Garden
This beautiful green space is open to the public free of charge seven days a week. The mission of the garden says it all: Enriching your life through gardens, the arts and nature.
Enjoy the natural allure of several different themed gardens, including the Shade Garden, one of the region’s finest hosta collections, an Herb Garden, a Pioneer Garden, a Vegetable Garden and a Perennial Garden. A weekend wedding is a common site in this amazing setting.
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Tony Packos
Tony Packo's is a Toledo attraction mainstay. The restaurant was made famous by our friend Max Klinger on M*A*S*H played by the Toledo native Jamie Farr. Read about the Tony Packo's history here.
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Cedar Point Amusement Park
With 68 rides, including 16 roller coasters, Cedar Point has more rides and more roller coasters than any park in the world. Built in 2003, Top Thrill Dragster
is 420 feet tall and reaches speeds of 120 mph!
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Toledo Area Metro parks
Hours open daily from 7 a.m. until dark… enjoy walking, biking and cross-country skiing on several trails plus outdoor concerts and numerous special events…best of all - it’s free!
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Kellys Island
Kellys Island, the largest U.S. island on Lake Erie measuring over four square miles, features amazing attractions and activities that make it an “ Island for All Seasons.”
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Repertoire Theatre
With a mission to “entertain, educate, and provide service to Toledo and the region through the discipline of theatre”, the Toledo Repertoire continues to be a unique community asset. Over 70 years of performances and going strong in the same downtown location, the 10th Street Theatre.
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Sauder Village
Exploring history is fun for the whole family at Sauder Village in Archbold. You'll chat with costumed guides about how families lived over 100 years ago. You'll marvel at craftsmen blending skill and creativity in glass, metals, fabric, wood and clay. You'll enjoy scrumptious homemade goodies and the warmth of genuine, old-fashioned hospitality.
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The Docks
The Docks has been Toledo’s place to be and be seen since 1996, and offers an eclectic array of cuisine from which to choose. But choose wisely, for every restaurant at the Docks is first-rate, and has a personal atmosphere.
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Valentine Theatre
Following a $28 million renovation, the 108-year-old Valentine Theatre reopened in 1999 and has been the cultural center for northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan ever since. Be sure to sign up for their newsletter and take in a show or two.
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Erie Street Market
Located in downtown Toledo’s historic warehouse district, the Erie Street Market blends rich tradition with modern convenience, attracting thousands of shoppers and diners downtown each week.
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SS Willis B. Boyer Museum Ship
Situated on the Maumee River, in the shadow of downtown Toledo, is the SS Willis B. Boyer Museum Ship. Launched in 1911, the 617-foot freighter was once the largest bulk freighter on the Great Lakes.
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Fort Meigs State Memorial
Looking for a fun, historical, educational day trip for the entire family? Then Ft. Meigs, just outside of Toledo, Ohio, is a “must-see.” Built in 1813 to defend against a British invasion, Fort Meigs is one of the largest wooden walled forts in North America. Located in Perrysburg, Ohio, the rebuilt fort stands on its original site overlooking the Maumee River. The 10-acre fort consists of seven blockhouses, five cannon batteries and several eight-foot-high earthworks within a stockade wall.
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The Butterfly House
The Butterfly House, located in nearby Whitehouse, Ohio offers visitors the opportunity to view hundreds of species of butterflies in a beautiful enclosed garden setting.
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Toledo Lucas County Public Libraries
The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library is the area leader of information, education and inspiration. By providing an open and equitable access to the Library’s collection, all of Northwest Ohio can enjoy the ‘The People’s University.’
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The Farmers Market
Begun in 1832, The Farmers’ Market of Toledo was a place for area farmers to sell their produce and provide the community with a centrally located place to shop for everything from fresh fruits and vegetables to live poultry.
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Libbey Factory Outlet
With a 170+ history with the city, it only makes sense that the largest Libbey Glass Factory Outlet would be located in the heart of downtown Toledo, Ohio. Known as the “Glass Capital of the World,” Libbey Glass moved to the city in 1888 and has been producing quality glass products in the region ever since.
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Raceway Park
With live harness racing March thru December and simulcast racing year round, Raceway Park is just the place to put down a bet and hope for the best. Post time is 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights and 6 p.m. on Sundays. Simulcast racing takes place seven days a week.
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Schedel Arboretum and Garden
The 17+ acres of gardens offer visitors breathtaking views of both upland and lowland habitats and the opportunity to see many plant species not normally available in our area.
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Wolcott House
Just a short drive from downtown Maumee, Ohio along the Maumee River is the Wolcott House Museum Complex. Home of the Maumee Valley Historical Society, the complex takes visitors back to the early 1880’s and gives them a peek at what pioneer life was like in the Maumee Valley.
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Toledo Speedway
The ARCA Series has raced at Toledo Speedway since 1963, with its popularity strong in the 1970's. The track has received a 'facelift' in recent years which has quickly made Toledo Speedway regain its famed notoriety of being one of the best short tracks in the country. It is a ½ mile semi banked oval with a ¼ mile figure eight in the middle.
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Maumee Bay State Park & Resort
Maumee Bay State Park offers not only the finest of recreational facilities in the Midwest, but also a unique natural environment created by the convergence of the land and Lake Erie. The lodge, cottages and golf course are nestled among the scenic meadows, wet woods and lush marshes teeming with wildlife. The balance of recreational facilities with the natural world gives visitors a diverse experience in a coastal environment. The park boasts a modern family campground with 252 sites. The campsites are open and spacious and border natural meadows and ponds which are open to fishing for campers only. Five miles of asphalt "bicycle/pedestrian" trails provide access to most of the day-use areas. Fishing, hunting, hiking, boating, swimming… Maumee Bay has it all!
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