Plan Your Trip To Toledo
Toledo Destination Guide
Visit the great commercial city of Toledo for an exciting and unforgettable adventure. In this historic city, everything has a flavour that is different from everywhere else; the distinctive art and culture, the picturesque landscape, the culinary culture and the friendly environment and people. Park your bags for a getaway to remember, and the vacation homes in Toledo will keep you comfortable through it all. Explore the beautiful landscapes that are everywhere in the city like the Great Black Swamp and the Sandy Oak Savanna. Take a dip in the Maumee River and enjoy the beautiful skyline of the glass city.
What Are the Top Attractions in Toledo?
Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral: An awesome house of worship with grand architecture.
Fort Meigs Historic Site: A historic site with a museum about the American revolutionary war. A great relaxation spot with parks and educating tours.
Toledo Zoo: This is a haven for the wild and aqua life with over 700 species and loads of events and concerts to keep people of all ages excited.
Maumee Bay State Park: A public recreation area on the shores of lake Erie with dedicated golf courses.
Hollywood Casino Toledo: For gaming and leisure, this large casino is a haven for fun seekers.
What is the Weather Like in Toledo?
In the glass city, summers are warm and great for outdoor activities and the winter in the city are freezing. The temperature varies between 19°F and 83°F, It rarely goes below 30°F and 91°F. Though you can visit the city all year round, however, the best time of the year to visit the best time to come for your getaway and get the best vibe to explore the exciting landmarks and beautiful landscape of the city is from mid-June to mid-September. The hottest month of the year in Toledo is July while the coldest month in the city is January.
What Are the Best Things to Do in Toledo with Kids?
Toledo is city children will look out of place in. There are a lot of children-centred events and attractions in the city. Toledo house the Imagination Station, an interactive science museum just for kids and the Toledo Botanical Garden with a picturesque landscape with flora and fauna and the hosting ground for the Crosby Festival of Art. There is the Woodward Preserve Motorpark for children to experience nature and see the Georgian colonial-style architecture and other great historical attraction that is being preserved in the park. There are also a number of parks, museums and playgrounds in the city for children to explore.
What Are the Best Festivals & Events in Toledo?
There are hundreds of Festivals and events in Toledo all year round and there is something for everybody no matter your age or your taste; from Foodies and Beer festivals, parades and art fests to races and ethnic parties. Some of the most popular events and festivals in the city include the Beer and Bacon festival for foodies. The Black Swamp Arts Festival and Fire and Ice Winter Festivals are where the creativity and artistic ingenuity of the city is put on display in music and Art. Experience the unque festivals that celebrate the unique cultural diversity in Toledo like the Greek and German American Festival and Rouche de Boeuf Parade and Festival.
Where to Find the Best Food in Toledo?
There are nice places to grab a bite and have great foodie adventures in Toledo; the Real Seafood Company bring together recipes from diverse places to give great seafood-centric cuisines. Visit the Registry Bistro in the centre of Downtown Toledo to have a taste of the classic and modern cuisine such as butter roasted game hen with pan sauce. Stop by the Souk Mediterranean Kitchen and Bar to have a taste of its ethnically diverse menu and the Kengo Sushi & Yakitori Restaurant for a taste of Japanese cuisines such as Sushi and Sashimi and Japanese sake, whiskey and beers. Try out the vegan and vegetarian-focused menu of the Adams Street Cafe and the American-Hungarian signature spot like Tony Packo’s Restaurant. There are other nice places for foodie’s adventure like Maumee Bay Brew Pub, Grumpy Toledo and the high-end Georgio’s Cafe International with unique cuisines to live for.
What Are The Best Places to Discover the Arts and Culture of Toledo?
Plan your trip to the glass city to experience the unique Toledo Museum of Art with its over 30,000 artworks such as its beautiful glass artworks. Explore the spectacular National Museum of the Great Lakes with its unique maritime artefacts and wonders. Be a guest at the 20 North Gallery and River House Art to experience its indigenous art and artistic events. Pay a visit to the Toledo Firefighters Museum to enjoy the unique vintage firefighters' equipment and artefacts that embody the history of U.S firefighters. Visit the glass pavilion and the Rosary Cathedral Parish to explore the beautiful vintage and contemporary architecture and artistic ingenuity of the city.
How to Get To Toledo?
No matter your preferred mode of transportation, Toledo is simple to reach thanks to its convenient location at what we like to refer to as the crossroads of America. The Toledo Express Airport, which connects 170 destinations nationwide with more places added frequently, makes flying is particularly convenient. There are also short flights from Detroit Metropolitan Airport, providing you with a convenient landing location if you are coming from almost anywhere in the world. Amtrak connects the city to a lot of cities and there is also the Greyhound Bus Station located within the Amtrak Station — both are open 24-7. You can also drive yourself down for your getaway to the city. There is a plethora of intra-city transportation available in the city for your convenience.