Parks & Nature
Toledo Botanical Garden
5403 Elmer DrOak Openings Preserve
4139 Girdham RoadWildwood Preserve Metropark
5100 Central AveGreat location for bird watching, especially during the spring when all the birds are migrating back.
32 locals recommend
Magee Marsh Wildlife Area
Ohio 2Great location for bird watching, especially during the spring when all the birds are migrating back.
Arts & Culture
Toledo Museum of Art
2445 Monroe StToledo Museum of Art
2445 Monroe StFirenation Glass Studio and Gallery
7166 Front StGlass Blowing Studio and Art Gallery.
Gathered Glass
23 N Huron StHudson Gallery
5645 Main StValentine Theatre(Toledo Cultural Arts Center, Inc.)
410 Adams StThe Toledo Repertoire Theatre
16 10th StToledo Symphony
1838 Parkwood AveFood Scene
Amazing brunch on the weekends. Savory pies that are delicious and cinnamon rolls that are SO good. Black Kite also carries Holey Toledough- Handcrafted Doughnuts
https://www.facebook.com/BlackKiteCoffee
https://www.facebook.com/HoleyToledough
12 locals recommend
Black Kite Coffee and Pies
2499 Collingwood Blvd Amazing brunch on the weekends. Savory pies that are delicious and cinnamon rolls that are SO good. Black Kite also carries Holey Toledough- Handcrafted Doughnuts
https://www.facebook.com/BlackKiteCoffee
https://www.facebook.com/HoleyToledough
"NY style" thin crust pizza. Bar and eatery. Tuesday night is half off pizza night.
https://www.facebook.com/toledo.homeslice
7 locals recommend
Home Slice Pizza
28 S St Clair St"NY style" thin crust pizza. Bar and eatery. Tuesday night is half off pizza night.
https://www.facebook.com/toledo.homeslice
Local diner. Brien has eaten most everything on their extensive menu and will vouch that it is all delicious. Paige's favorites include the Mac 'n' Cheese Wedges, the Southwest Chicken Wrap, and the Hot Turkey Sandwich. They also serve pie!
https://www.facebook.com/alsmithsplace
Al Smith's Place
3550 Executive PkwyLocal diner. Brien has eaten most everything on their extensive menu and will vouch that it is all delicious. Paige's favorites include the Mac 'n' Cheese Wedges, the Southwest Chicken Wrap, and the Hot Turkey Sandwich. They also serve pie!
https://www.facebook.com/alsmithsplace
Great Breakfast and Lunch. Only open until 2PM. Expect to wait for a table during the summer months.
https://www.facebook.com/gregsgrilltoledo
Greg's Grill
3243 West Sylvania AvenueGreat Breakfast and Lunch. Only open until 2PM. Expect to wait for a table during the summer months.
https://www.facebook.com/gregsgrilltoledo
Greasy diner, great food, and amazing pie.
https://www.facebook.com/Schmuckers-Restaurant-160615140670273
11 locals recommend
Schmucker's Restaurant
2103 N Reynolds RdGreasy diner, great food, and amazing pie.
https://www.facebook.com/Schmuckers-Restaurant-160615140670273
Local, family owned Asian Restaurant specializing in Chinese, Korean, and Thai Food. SO good. Expect to wait 20 minutes on average for a table.
https://www.facebook.com/QQ-Kitchen-320884457995163
6 locals recommend
QQ Kitchen
3324 Secor Rd Local, family owned Asian Restaurant specializing in Chinese, Korean, and Thai Food. SO good. Expect to wait 20 minutes on average for a table.
https://www.facebook.com/QQ-Kitchen-320884457995163
Jing Chuan, Inc.
4424 Secor RdSan Marcos Restaurant
235 Broadway StGood, authentic Mexican food. Outdoor patio.
Great margaritas, good food, amazing view of the river and city skyline if you sit out on the patio.
El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant
24 Main StGreat margaritas, good food, amazing view of the river and city skyline if you sit out on the patio.
So Sweet Lebanese & French Pastries
4038 Talmadge RdKengo Sushi & Yakitori
38 S St Clair StEvery Wednesday- May 18 through October 26- at Westgate, in the Elder Beerman parking lot, 3301 Secor Road Toledo, OH 43606... less than 5 minutes from our house. Contingent on the weather.
Every Saturday- all year long- @ the Downtown location, rain or shine. Fresh local foods, flowers, coffee, etc.
12 locals recommend
Toledo Farmers Market
525 Market StEvery Wednesday- May 18 through October 26- at Westgate, in the Elder Beerman parking lot, 3301 Secor Road Toledo, OH 43606... less than 5 minutes from our house. Contingent on the weather.
Every Saturday- all year long- @ the Downtown location, rain or shine. Fresh local foods, flowers, coffee, etc.
The Beirut
4082 Monroe StSo. Good.
You scream, I scream... we all want ice cream from Mr. Freeze. I recommend the Buckeye Sundae.
Mr. Freeze
2031 N McCord RdYou scream, I scream... we all want ice cream from Mr. Freeze. I recommend the Buckeye Sundae.
Monnette's Market
5717 Secor RdMade famous by Jamie Farr of M.A.S.H. a must visit place in Toledo... I would recommend the chicken paprikash and their fried pickles/peppers.
30 locals recommend
Tony Packo's Restaurant
1902 Front StMade famous by Jamie Farr of M.A.S.H. a must visit place in Toledo... I would recommend the chicken paprikash and their fried pickles/peppers.
If you like chili dogs make sure you check out Rudy's while you are in town.
6 locals recommend
Rudy's Hot Dog
3208 W Alexis RdIf you like chili dogs make sure you check out Rudy's while you are in town.
Farm to Table. Local food sourced from Toledo or NW Ohio, from real ingredients, for people who know the difference.
Fowl and Fodder
7408 Central Ave Farm to Table. Local food sourced from Toledo or NW Ohio, from real ingredients, for people who know the difference.
Small, funky place. Old school candies.
https://www.facebook.com/BoydsRetroCandy
Boyds Retro Candy Store
954 Phillips AveSmall, funky place. Old school candies.
https://www.facebook.com/BoydsRetroCandy
Drinks & Nightlife
Attic On Adams
1701 Adams StGood selection of beers, as well as a pretty stellar food menu.
Located in a historical building that has been divided up into several small bars, restaurants, lunch spots, in addition to the brewery. Cool local place to check out near the river.
19 locals recommend
Maumee Bay Brew Pub
27 Broadway StLocated in a historical building that has been divided up into several small bars, restaurants, lunch spots, in addition to the brewery. Cool local place to check out near the river.
Black Cloister Brewing Company
619 Monroe StWesley's Bar & Grill
1201 Adams StA patio, a bocce court, and on Friday's an old school hip hop dance party.
Small, hole-in-the-wall, neighborhood bar. Within walking distance of our house. Shuffle board, pool table, big game hunter, golden tee.
Orchard Inn Bar
2804 W Sylvania AveSmall, hole-in-the-wall, neighborhood bar. Within walking distance of our house. Shuffle board, pool table, big game hunter, golden tee.
Shopping
Handmade Toledo
1717 Adams StShared Lives Studio & Gallery
20 N St Clair StEssentials
Kroger
4925 Jackman Rd Within walking distance from our house. Ohio based grocery store.
Kroger Pharmacy
4533 Monroe StKroger Fuel Center
1415 S Byrne RdTarget
5225 Monroe StThe Andersons
Locally owned and operated. Offers a little bit of everything, not just groceries.
The Fresh Market
3315 Central AveEntertainment & Activities
Fifth Third Field
406 Washington StAAA Baseball, feeder team for the Detroit Tigers
Home of the Toledo Walleye, an ECHL professional minor league hockey team.
This venue also hosts concerts and other events.
29 locals recommend
Huntington Center
500 Jefferson AveHome of the Toledo Walleye, an ECHL professional minor league hockey team.
This venue also hosts concerts and other events.
Toledo Zoo
Voted among the best in the nation.
Rent a kayak or canoe and spend some time on the scenic Maumee River.
7 locals recommend
Riverlures Kayak Adventures
24287 Front StRent a kayak or canoe and spend some time on the scenic Maumee River.