The Toledo Zoo is and has always been a Toledo Favorite! One of the top 3 zoos in the nation, there is no reason
to not be a member! Everyone has a Toledo Zoo memory and a favorite spot or story. Team 14 chose their favorites to
feature!
Grace: The Rainforest inside the Aquarium
Jorge: The Kingdom of the Apes
Rose: The Rose Garden- well June is Rose Month!
June 19th is the opening of the new Childrens Area! See you at the Toledo Zoo!
The Toledo Metroparks are amazing staples to Northwest Ohio! We visited one we hadn't been to in a long
time: Providence Metropark in Grand Rapids, Ohio! Check out the dam! What is your favorite Metro Park?
Snook's Dream Cars Automobile Museum is hidden in Bowling Green Ohio, tucked near Dunbridge and Route 6, this museum
is fun for all ages! The Snook Family has a wide array of auto memorabilia over the last 100 years. Perfect afternoon
trip! We picked our favorite cars!
The University of Toledo's campus is expanding daily and so are the opportunities! Stop and check out this beautiful
campus while they blend the old with the new, we loved the clock tower, the solar panels and the new Savage Arena and Sullivan
Athletic Complex!
Vino 100 is a great place for a wine tasting! Did you know over 100 wines here are less than $25! George, the owner
and our wine guru for the night, was an excellent host! We cant wait for the expansion of the wine bar! This unique
bar/restaurant will feature all local items- from the glasses to the locally made cheese!
Every Thursday from 3-8, come check out the Perrysburg Farmers Market in Historical Downtown Perrysburg! You can
find all natural honey, fresh local produce, hand made jewelry to the famous kettle corn! Don't wait this only lasts
May-October!
The Butterfly House is absolutely mesmerizing with the constant fluttering! Here you get an inside view to the
life of butterflies! There seems to be no better place to photograph butterflies, so take your cameras and head out
to relax and enjoy the beauty, there are even picnic benches outside, so pack a lunch and head to Whitehouse!
Fort Meigs Historical Museum has an interactive museum and acres of fun! Every Memorial Day Weekend you can even witness
the re-enactment of the First Siege- not just battle, but you are immersed into life in 1813! Check their calendar for
other events!
The Frogs are everywhere around Toledo- hidden in businesses, public places and even personal residences! We loved having
some good "Frog Finds"! Where is your favorite frog?
This is an amazing gift from Virginia Secor Stranahan! She left her home and land to be enjoyed by all at 577 Front
Street in Perrysburg! You must check out the Geodesic Biodome, the River Walk and the Book Center- we loved it and have already
planned our trips back! Another great place for photos- take your camera and enjoy this free park/garden/artcenter!
45. Toledo, Ohio by video, panoramic and photo! Enjoy!
What a beautiful skyline during the day or at night! We took some video to share our experience downtown and then
some photos that Jorge spliced together to create a panoramic view! What is your favorite spot to view the city?
We love the docks!
HHMMM? When asked what should be added to the race or what was forgotten? We thought, what about all of the
wonderful Main Streets in Northwest Ohio! Great local retail, food, art, history, architecture all in one. These
streets provide the perfect place to pick up a unique gift, have lunch with friends or take a stroll! There is no wondering
why developers try to recreate this feel everyday- the Main Street concept is an attraction for all ages! We love our
Northwest Ohio Main Streets!
We definitely didnt want to forget local festivals either! Great way to gather with friends and family supporting
the town, the school, the church, or organizations! Once again the chance to hear live local bands, shop from local
creative businesses, purchase fresh local food, create or buy art. Kids and adults always enjoy the nice summer weather
in Northwest Ohio! We made time to go to the Old West End Festival and Maumee's Rock the Block!
What have we missed?
What is your favorite hidden gem in Northwest Ohio?
name: Michelle Asmus, Niles, Michigan
comment: One of my favorite things to do while I am in Toledo is to visit
the Toledo Zoo. It has something for everyone.
comment: Maumee Bay!! It's so wonderful to grab a blanket and
just go and sit out on the beach and enjoy the water and sunshine. We find it so relaxing AND romantic!
We also
love taking a walk in Grand Rapids along the river. It's an absolutely beautiful walk with awesome scenery!
The 577 Foundation is one of our favorite best kept secrets and has been ever since Corie was little - she
enjoyed many classes there, Tom and I still go there about 3 times a month for the book exchange and other things that we
are interested in at the time.
There
is tons to do in Toledo and I am so happy to be back living in the area and experiencing it with my family and friends!
Here are some of our favorites- Toledo Art Museum Family Center, Playground World on Tamahawk Dr. in Maumee, Hero’s
in Perrysburg, Monkey Jump in Perrysburg, Main Library, MacQueens Apple Orchard, the Butterfly House, TamoShanter and Ohio
Skate! And, you can't forget Mr Freeze in Perrysburg!
comment: I love going to the Butterfly House! It's such a beautiful and
peaceful place to go. To be in the greenhouse with butterflies flying all around you is awesome, and even better if
they land on you! I love taking my nieces and nephews out there and watching their amazement!
Oh, and the corn
maze they have in the fall is great too!
comment: Since I did not grow up
in the Toledo area there area many places I have not been to. Love your website and I now have to plan trips to a lot of the
places you featured! Such a great way to show the many things going on in Northwest Ohio.
