Toledo Ohio Attractions

Located just south of downtown Toledo in the suburb of Perrysburg, Ft. Meigs is the largest wooden-walled fortification in North America. Built in 1813 to defend the Ohio country against the likely British invasion from Lake Erie, Ft. Meigs has been restored to its original condition. Visitors can tour the seven block houses, five cannon batteries and explore the new visitors' center. The Fort is open from April 1 to October 31. Admission is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, and $3 for students.

The Toledo Museum of Art, founded in 1901, houses a diverse collection of art with special emphasis on 19th and 20th century European and American paintings. The museum's glass pavilion, opened in August of 2006 features an extensive collection of glass objects, ranging from ancient times to the present. The museum, located in Toledo's Old West End neighborhood, is free to the public.

The Toledo Zoo, located just south of downtown, was started in 1900 with a single woodchuck. The zoo has grown to be one of the ten best zoos in the country and one of the most comprehensive. New exhibits include a hippoaquarium, the first in the US. The Toledo Zoo is open year-round, except for Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Years Day. Hours are 10am - 4pm from Labor Day to May 1 and 10am - 5pm from May 1 to Labor Day. Admission is $10 for adults and $7 for seniors and children.

A Toledo institution, this Hungarian restaurant located just across the Maumee River from downtown, is known for its spicy pickles and peppers and its Hungarian hotdogs, topped with chili. Tony Packo's, opened in 1932, was brought to the country's attention when "MASH"'s Corporal Klinger, a Toledo native, mentioned it repeatedly on the TV series. It's a unique and affordable place to eat after a day of sightseeing.

Toledo's historic Old West End, located west of downtown near the Toledo Museum of Art, is one of the largest concentrations of late 19th century Victorian buildings in the US. The 25-block area boasts hundreds of restored structures, ranging from 1200 to 10,000-square feet. Among them is the charming Mansion View bed and breakfast inn. A walk through this neighborhood is a perfect ending to a day at the museum. Walking maps are available at the museum.

Sauder Village, located west of Toledo in Archibold Ohio, is a recreated 19th century settlers village. The site includes 37 buildings, a bakery, a restaurant, an inn, and a campground and seeks to educate visitors about life in the "Black Swamp" between 1803 and 1920. The site is open from mid-April through October. Admission is $12.50 for adults and $6.50 for students. Children under 5 visit free.

Libbey Glass has a 170+ year history in the city of Toledo. The company, and its founder, played a part in creating many of the city's largest corporations as well as the Toledo Art Museum and Toledo Symphony. The company is still going strong today. Visit their 16,000-square foot warehouse outlet store in downtown Toledo for savings of up to 60 percent on glassware, glass giftware, art glass, and accessories. The outlet, at 205 S. Erie St., is open seven days a week.

Take a ride on the historic Bluebird passenger train through the scenic Northwest Ohio countryside. The 90-minute rail journey begins in Waterville, just south of Toledo, and passes the Maumee River and historic buildings along the way. The train operates from mid-May until October 31. Special Halloween trains and other events are scheduled throughout the season. Ticket prices (for regularly-scheduled trains) are $10 for adults, $9 for seniors, and $6.50 for children 3-12.

The SS Willis Boyer, formerly the "Colonel James M. Schoonmaker" plied the Great Lakes from 1911 until 1980. Since 1987, the restored Great Lakes ore freighter has been a museum. The 617-foot long ship is docked in downtown Toledo at International Park and open to the public (weather permitting) from early May to the end of October. Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, and $4 for children under 16.