Art&Culture
A true treasure of Toledo! An absolute must-see if you are in Toledo. Check ahead if there are any special events or exhibits. The admission is FREE, so do not miss this gem. Walking distance from the apartment!
125 locals recommend
Toledo Museum of Art
2445 Monroe StA true treasure of Toledo! An absolute must-see if you are in Toledo. Check ahead if there are any special events or exhibits. The admission is FREE, so do not miss this gem. Walking distance from the apartment!
Spectacular collection of glass, and free glass-blowing demonstrations! (check for the schedule)
13 locals recommend
Glass Pavilion
2444 Monroe StSpectacular collection of glass, and free glass-blowing demonstrations! (check for the schedule)
Sightseeing
The National Museum of the Great Lakes is a complete experience—campus includes the museum ship S.S. Col. James M. Schoonmaker and the Tugboat Ohio. More than 250 artifacts, hundreds of historical photographs, 40+ hands-on exhibits tell the incredible history of the Great Lakes. The experience is designed to educate a diverse audience both in age and knowledge of the topic.
32 locals recommend
National Museum of the Great Lakes
1701 Front StThe National Museum of the Great Lakes is a complete experience—campus includes the museum ship S.S. Col. James M. Schoonmaker and the Tugboat Ohio. More than 250 artifacts, hundreds of historical photographs, 40+ hands-on exhibits tell the incredible history of the Great Lakes. The experience is designed to educate a diverse audience both in age and knowledge of the topic.
Toledo Zoo & Aquarium!
Perfect for a family activity, as well as a date! A definite local favorite, year-round.
Visit the Must Do Zoo! The Toledo Zoo & Aquarium is home to more than 10,000 individual animals representing over 720 species. Immerse yourself in the wonder of 3,000+ aquatic animal and get your hands wet with sharks, sting rays and crabs in the Aquarium. Explore animals throughout time in the new ProMedica Museum of Natural History. Visiting the Toledo Zoo is like three attractions in one!
The Toledo Zoo & Aquarium is open year-round with a variety of seasonal celebrations like the Lights Before Christmas, rated Best Zoo Lights in America by USA Today readers. Each winter the zoo is illuminated for one of Toledo's favorite holiday traditions with over a million sparkling lights, animated displays, special winter activities and much more.
117 locals recommend
Toledo Zoo
Toledo Zoo & Aquarium!
Perfect for a family activity, as well as a date! A definite local favorite, year-round.
Visit the Must Do Zoo! The Toledo Zoo & Aquarium is home to more than 10,000 individual animals representing over 720 species. Immerse yourself in the wonder of 3,000+ aquatic animal and get your hands wet with sharks, sting rays and crabs in the Aquarium. Explore animals throughout time in the new ProMedica Museum of Natural History. Visiting the Toledo Zoo is like three attractions in one!
The Toledo Zoo & Aquarium is open year-round with a variety of seasonal celebrations like the Lights Before Christmas, rated Best Zoo Lights in America by USA Today readers. Each winter the zoo is illuminated for one of Toledo's favorite holiday traditions with over a million sparkling lights, animated displays, special winter activities and much more.
Right on the Maumee river, a place for summer concerts and a nice walk. Right next to the ball park, Renaissance hotel (go check the top floor bar), The Chop House and plenty of other downtown restaurants and bars. If your company includes children, then The Imagination Station is a great place for them!
11 locals recommend
Promenade Park
400 Water StRight on the Maumee river, a place for summer concerts and a nice walk. Right next to the ball park, Renaissance hotel (go check the top floor bar), The Chop House and plenty of other downtown restaurants and bars. If your company includes children, then The Imagination Station is a great place for them!
A 10-minute walk from the apartment - and you can get a coffee or brunch at The Black Kite on the way!
The most impressive cathedral of Toledo, built in line with the architecture of Toledo, Spain - our Sister City.
Here is some general information:
2535 Collingwood Blvd.
Toledo, OH 43610-0100
Phone: 419-244-9575
Website: http://www.rosarycathedral.org
The Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral is the only Plateresque (architectural style of 16th century Spain) cathedral in the world. It features layers of paintings and frescos of saints and angels reaching to the ceiling, a magnificent stained glass Rose Window, mosaic altars with ornate carvings and statues both inside and out.
Guided tours are available. Tour guides are available for groups of ten or more and self guided tour pamphlets are available for groups smaller than ten people. To schedule a tour, please contact the parish offices by phone at 419-244-9575 or by email at roscath@totalink.net.
Rosary Cathedral Parish and School
2535 Collingwood BlvdA 10-minute walk from the apartment - and you can get a coffee or brunch at The Black Kite on the way!
The most impressive cathedral of Toledo, built in line with the architecture of Toledo, Spain - our Sister City.
Here is some general information:
2535 Collingwood Blvd.
Toledo, OH 43610-0100
Phone: 419-244-9575
Website: http://www.rosarycathedral.org
The Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral is the only Plateresque (architectural style of 16th century Spain) cathedral in the world. It features layers of paintings and frescos of saints and angels reaching to the ceiling, a magnificent stained glass Rose Window, mosaic altars with ornate carvings and statues both inside and out.
Guided tours are available. Tour guides are available for groups of ten or more and self guided tour pamphlets are available for groups smaller than ten people. To schedule a tour, please contact the parish offices by phone at 419-244-9575 or by email at roscath@totalink.net.
Get your camera ready!
Adams street is a couple of minutes away from the apartment, and offers multiple bars and restaurants. It is an open container area - meaning that you can walk and enjoy your drink when purchased at a local bar!
The LOVE Wall
1209 Adams StreetGet your camera ready!
Adams street is a couple of minutes away from the apartment, and offers multiple bars and restaurants. It is an open container area - meaning that you can walk and enjoy your drink when purchased at a local bar!
Enjoy a stroll in the neighborhood that you are visiting - we have some amazing historic homes.
21 locals recommend
Old West End
Enjoy a stroll in the neighborhood that you are visiting - we have some amazing historic homes.
Toledo has a unique collection of art, sculpture, and murals. Toledo's ART COMMISSION collection can be checked at https://theartscommission.org/public-art/collection
Art Tatum Celebration Column
Toledo has a unique collection of art, sculpture, and murals. Toledo's ART COMMISSION collection can be checked at https://theartscommission.org/public-art/collection
A beautiful metropark to enjoy the river views and the view on downtown Toledo. Perfect winter spot for ice skating! Great if you are traveling with kids as there are a couple of playgrounds. And a very nice pizza bar inside next to the ice / skating ring!
Glass City Metropark
1505 Front StA beautiful metropark to enjoy the river views and the view on downtown Toledo. Perfect winter spot for ice skating! Great if you are traveling with kids as there are a couple of playgrounds. And a very nice pizza bar inside next to the ice / skating ring!
Farmer's Market
The Toledo Farmers' Market is a unique part of the history of the city. Fresh produce, meats, jams, coffee, baked goods, hand crafted soaps, jewelry and the Riverwalk along Swan Creek provides a nice place to relax while at the Market.
Downtown Toledo Farmers' Market is Open Every Saturday Year-Round! Check our website calendar of events for May's Flower-Day Weekend, Kid's weekend and other special events.
Hours: Saturdays, May through November from 8 am-2 pm. Our Winter Market runs Saturdays, December through April from 9 am-1 pm.
12 locals recommend
Toledo Farmers Market
525 Market St
The Toledo Farmers' Market is a unique part of the history of the city. Fresh produce, meats, jams, coffee, baked goods, hand crafted soaps, jewelry and the Riverwalk along Swan Creek provides a nice place to relax while at the Market.
Downtown Toledo Farmers' Market is Open Every Saturday Year-Round! Check our website calendar of events for May's Flower-Day Weekend, Kid's weekend and other special events.
Hours: Saturdays, May through November from 8 am-2 pm. Our Winter Market runs Saturdays, December through April from 9 am-1 pm.
Food scene
A great place for a happy hour snack at the bar, or a nice dinner.
We love the views as you sit on the patio - you get to enjoy the view of the Downtown across the river!
11 locals recommend
Real Seafood Company Toledo
22 Main StA great place for a happy hour snack at the bar, or a nice dinner.
We love the views as you sit on the patio - you get to enjoy the view of the Downtown across the river!
One of the most upscale dining options in Toledo. Perfect for a special occasion. I would book ahead if you plan to visit.
Registry Bistro
144 N Superior StOne of the most upscale dining options in Toledo. Perfect for a special occasion. I would book ahead if you plan to visit.
A great option for dining minutes away from the apartment
10 locals recommend
Manhattan's Pub 'N Cheer
1516 Adams StA great option for dining minutes away from the apartment
Nice option for a 10-15 stroll in the Old West End neighborhood and a great coffee!
12 locals recommend
Black Kite Coffee and Pies
2499 Collingwood BlvdNice option for a 10-15 stroll in the Old West End neighborhood and a great coffee!
Great place for a drink at sunset, or really any time to enjoy the view of the Maumee river and Downtown Toledo. Do go on the balcony for the full view!
21 locals recommend
The Heights
444 N Summit StGreat place for a drink at sunset, or really any time to enjoy the view of the Maumee river and Downtown Toledo. Do go on the balcony for the full view!
When you are ready for a real treat, this is the best sushi place, period. It is a tiny restaurant with only a handful of tables, my experience has always been great, but you might have to wait to find a seat…
Kengo Sushi & Yakitori
38 S St Clair StWhen you are ready for a real treat, this is the best sushi place, period. It is a tiny restaurant with only a handful of tables, my experience has always been great, but you might have to wait to find a seat…
Focaccia's
Nice place for breakfast or lunch!
Great place for a lunch, during or after your visit of the Museum!
125 locals recommend
Toledo Museum of Art
2445 Monroe StGreat place for a lunch, during or after your visit of the Museum!
High-end bar and restaurant in downtown Toledo. We love their happy hour menu! You can enjoy a great drink and an appetizer for a (more) reasonable price.
6 locals recommend
The Chop House - Toledo
300 N Summit StHigh-end bar and restaurant in downtown Toledo. We love their happy hour menu! You can enjoy a great drink and an appetizer for a (more) reasonable price.
A very nice place downtown for a delicious coffee and deserts, and then for a cocktail in their downstairs speakeasy bar!
Brew House Downtown
A very nice place downtown for a delicious coffee and deserts, and then for a cocktail in their downstairs speakeasy bar!
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