Things to do in Toledo

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What to do in Toledo

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Toledo Zoo

See the exotic and native animals who live at Toledo Zoo during your trip to Toledo. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Toledo Zoo
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Bowling Green State University

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Bowling Green State University, during your travels in Bowling Green. You can seek out the bowling alleys in this romantic area.

Bowling Green State University
It's a Fundae served up at the @ToledoWalleye hockey game!!! A vanilla soft serve sundae topped with peanut butter sauce, Reece's Pieces and two Reece's Peanut Butter Cups served on top of a funnel cake!

Huntington Center

Catch an event at Huntington Center during your trip to Toledo. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

Huntington Center
An innocent bike rack is the victim of a yarn-bombing incident. What can be done to curtail such reckless creativity and artistic expression?! #YarnBomb

Fifth Third Field

Catch an event at Fifth Third Field during your trip to Toledo. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

Fifth Third Field
A view of the break wall behind the resort at Maumee Bay State Park looking out into Lake Erie, one of the Great Lakes.

Maumee Bay State Park

You can take time to visit Maumee Bay State Park during your travels to Oregon. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Maumee Bay State Park
The first three releases in the Air Jordan series, a part of the #SneakerCulture exhibit. The Rise of Sneaker Culture at the Toledo Museum of art explores the athletic shoe from its origins in the mid-1800s to its current place in high-fashion.

Toledo Museum of Art

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Toledo Museum of Art during your travels in Toledo. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

Toledo Museum of Art
'Monument to a Tree'

Toledo Botanical Garden

After visiting Toledo Botanical Garden, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Toledo. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Toledo Botanical Garden
Lots of trails, go early and run across the deer.

Wildwood Preserve Metropark

You can take time to visit Wildwood Preserve Metropark during your travels to Toledo. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Wildwood Preserve Metropark

University of Toledo

Explore the campus of University of Toledo, during your travels in Toledo. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

University of Toledo

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Toledo

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Downtown Toledo

4/5(230 area reviews)

Restaurants, live music, and theaters are just a few things travelers enjoy about Downtown Toledo. Check out Fifth Third Field or Huntington Center while you're exploring the area.

Downtown Toledo
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Ottawa

West central Toledo boasts historic neighborhoods and Ottawa Park, offering a bike trail, golf course, tennis courts, and outdoor ice rink. Nearby, the University of Toledo features a multi-million dollar Student Recreation Center.

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Ottawa Hills

Travelers like the parks in Ottawa Hills, and Wildwood Preserve Metropark is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Ottawa Hills
'Monument to a Tree'

Reynolds Corners

3.5/5(97 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Reynolds Corners, Swan Creek Preserve Metropark and C.Y.O. Athletic Complex are top sights worth seeing.

Reynolds Corners
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Westgate

While there might not be top attractions in Westgate, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Savage Arena and Glass Bowl.

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Southwyck

3/5(24 area reviews)

While visiting Southwyck, you might make a stop by sights like Stranahan Theater and Swan Creek Preserve Metropark.

Southwyck

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Bowling Green

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Frequently asked questions

Is Toledo worth visiting?
From retail therapy to outdoor activities and history, there are plenty of great things to do in Toledo. Be sure to enjoy the area's mix of awesome sights, local charm and culture.
How do I spend a day in Toledo?
Toledo Zoo and Imagination Station are two awesome places to begin your adventures. Remember to check out the dining and retail options in Toledo while you're here too.
What is the top tourist attraction in Toledo?
Don't go home without exploring Toledo Zoo, rated the top tourist attraction in Toledo.
Is three days enough to stay in Toledo?
Three days in Toledo is plenty of time to enjoy the city's main attractions. Many guests stay for two days on average. Toledo Zoo, Imagination Station and Valentine Theater are among the most popular sights. Want to discover more? Hang around a bit longer to visit nearby hotspots such as Maumee.
Is Toledo a walkable city?
Some leading attractions in Toledo, including Imagination Station and Valentine Theater, are within walking distance. You can also visit several of the city's popular neighborhoods on foot. Only 0.32 kilometers from the city center of Toledo is Downtown Toledo and Warehouse District is 2 kilometers away.
What are some activities to do in Toledo with kids?
Deciding what to do in Toledo with kids has never been easier. Whether you're taking a trip with toddlers or teenagers, there's a range of family-friendly attractions to keep them busy here.
What to do in Toledo for adults?
There are lots of things to do in Toledo, with experiences for adults of all ages. End the day with a visit to Huntington Center or Toledo Firefighters Museum.
Are there free things to do in Toledo?
One of the easiest ways to learn about free things to do in Toledo is to ask a local tour guide. You'll get insider recommendations on exciting neighborhoods, parks and other top attractions you can experience without opening your wallet. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral is one sight that doesn't charge an entrance fee.