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Whether you're looking for world-renowned museums, golf or fun with the kids, Toledo is a sure bet. Its role as a major producer of auto parts and glass, combined with its proximity to Lake Erie, has brought prosperity, evident in the wide array of cultural and recreational attractions, fine restaurants and lodging options. A weekend's worth of family fun can be had with visits to the Toledo Zoo, the Botanical Garden and COSI, the city's state-of-the art science center. Explore the ancient and modern treasures of the Toledo Museum of Art, known for its unique glass collection. Spend another day tasting your way through the ethnic cuisine, fresh cheeses and delicious baked goods at the Erie Street Market or grabbing a dog at Tony Packo's, a Toledo institution.
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1. Toledo Museum of Art
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,184 reviews
Art from all over the world and every time period is housed at this outstanding museum, considered one of the world's best. From paintings by Renoir to sculptures by Alexander Calder to a vast glass collection, you'll find wonderful treasures here. Founder and first president Edward Drummond Libbey wanted to build a place where art was accessible to everyone, hence the museum's free admission policy, which continues to this day. The Toledo Museum of Art is open: Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.Friday & Saturday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.Closed Mondays & Tuesdays, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Reviewed By bookgirl211
Museum is free but you pay for parking which is one amazing deal. Lots of great art in the permanent collection, always great exhibits - saw one on sneakers a year or two back and just went for the Rebecca Olmstead Law one this past weekend. The restaurant is always very good but only open in the afternoon. Definitely worth a road trip.
2. Wildwood Manor House
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 107 reviews
Historic estate built in the 1930s reflects the 18th-century Georgian architectural style and includes more than 50 rooms and 16 fireplaces.
Reviewed By Mehrads - Toledo, United States
This is the mansion of Stranahan (founder of Champion Spark Plug Co) where he lived with his family from 1930s through 1960s. The mansion and surrounding park were purchased later in 1970s by Toledo Metroparks turning it into Wildwood Metroparks. The house has been renovated and preserved to show its original condition when Stranahan family lived there. There is no fee to visit the park or the mansion and there is ample parking available. They have all sort of programs at the Manor House throughout the year (most of those programs are free). The park is open everyday from sunrise to sunset, but the Manor House has varying hours (more info available at Toledo Metroparks website). I visit the park frequently with my daughter and take her to programs at the Manor House. There is a window on wildlife room nearby (across from the parking lot) where you can watch all sort of birds eat at birdfeeders and we always enjoy going there. They have a special event during 2nd and 3rd weeks of December (Holiday at Manor House) and rooms of the mansion are decorated with different holiday themes.
3. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By CARLANB_12 - Wauseon, United States
This Cathedral is awesome, just a beautiful house of worship. This happened to be a family Confirmation Sunday and the church was filled to capacity.
4. Maumee Bay Brew Pub
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 202 reviews
Reviewed By 400barbier - Curtice, United States
Had a lovely Friday night out with friends from out of town. We decided to bring them to the brewery- so glad we made this our choice! We were seated in the front of the Pub near the bar. Our waitress offered great choices from our beverages to our dinners. I had a glass of the Glass Hopper and a glass of the Dry Hop Pilsner. For Dinner, I had the Walleye special with Fries and Coleslaw and my husband had the Ghost Burger with the homemade potato chips. We couldn’t be more pleased with the choice of our meals and exceptional service from your waitress Melissa .... she definitely made it so enjoyable. We look forward to returning and will definitely request Melissa she was so professional.
5. Trapped Toledo
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 591 reviews
Locked in a room with a group of friends or strangers, you must use your wits and the group's collective knowledge to find hidden clues, solve daunting puzzles and overcome challenges to escape before time runs out. Are you ready?
Reviewed By Airumel - Luna Pier, United States
I have gone to Trapped Toledo twice and both times were excellent. The price of admission is reasonable, the staff is always super nice (both the desk workers and actors), and we always have a great time, win or loose. We've gone in as groups of 5-6 people both times which seems to be a good number, though more is likely to help you solve things quicker.
6. Toledo Zoo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,809 reviews
Get an underwater view of hippos at the Hippoquarium, the only such zoo exhibit in the world, and then move on to see the 500 or so other species of mammals, reptiles and birds.
Reviewed By jolynb978 - Temperance, United States
There's a good reason this zoo has been rated top in the country...because it's amazing!! I have lived near this zoo my entire life and watched its growth and transformation. There are so many animal exhibits, hands on attractions and special events to participate in. The animals cages are always clean and they are well cared for. The lights at the zoo in the winter are equally as amazing and a family favorite. I highly recommend this zoo as a great family outing.
7. Walbridge Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By jakb1969 - Detroit, United States
This was a visit for getting together with my parents who live in Ohio past Toledo. This is a nice sized park that sits right along a river?! There are two parts of the park, that I saw. It has two playground sets, a set of toddler swings and a set of big kid swings. Not sure where the bathrooms are, if there are any. There are benches, and picnic tables, and trash cans. Paved sidewalks throughout from the paved parking lot. There were even geese. I def'ly would come back.
8. Swan Creek Metropark
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By Toledo_Tooleman - Toledo, United States
My wife and I drive by this park every day on our way to work. On a gorgeous Sunday afternoon in early October, we decided to explore it. The park is not large but contains more than 5 miles of mostly wooded trails, many of them along or near the Swan Creek. We passed several other couples and families out for walks but the park didn't feel crowded at all. You could hear traffic in the background but it was still nice to be surrounded by trees. We saw two deer (in separate spots) and the coolest preying mantis I have ever seen. A fair number of families were enjoying the playground or cooking out in the picnic areas. All in all, a very nice urban park.
9. Wildwood Preserve Metropark
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 169 reviews
Preserve contains one of the best tall-grass prairies in Ohio plus a wealth of activities and attractions including a boardwalk, covered bridge, 100-year old schoolhouse and a hiking trail that connects to the University/Parks Trail.
Reviewed By allisonnorden - Port Clinton, United States
Wildwood is beautiful with it's history and nature. Make sure to cross the covered bridge, view Stranahan Manor, and travel the bridge over the marshy area behind it. Many birds live here in all seasons. There are nice bathrooms, which is always a plus.
10. Fifth Third Field
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 679 reviews
Fifth Third Field is in the heart of Downtown Toledo and is home to the World Famous Toledo Mud Hens.
Reviewed By xdanballx - Syracuse, United States
We finally made our pilgrimage back to Toledo to see a mud hens game, and our first in Fifth Third Field! We were blown away, the staff was overly friendly, the stadium and seats were spacious, the concessions offered a wide array of foods and drinks, and the park was absolutely beautiful. I would recommend seeing a game at this ball park ANY day.
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