Nearby Activities, Attractions, & Points of Interest
Cedar Point
With a history dating back to 1870, Cedar Point, located in Sandusky, OH is the second oldest amusement park in North America featuring some of the tallest and fastest scream machines around. This thrill-seekers' paradise also boasts a waterpark, four resort hotels, a RV campground (including cottages and cabins), two marinas, an entertainment complex and much more. Cedar Point was recently named the “Best Amusement Park in the World” in 2005 for a record eighth consecutive year in an international survey conducted by the readers of Amusement Today, an industry publication that covers amusement park and waterpark news and trends. To learn more, visit the Cedar Point Web site.
The Toledo Zoo
Known as the world's most complete zoo. The Toledo Zoo is just the right size for an afternoon visit or an all-day affair! State-of-the-art exhibits together with historical architecture are fully blended to provide our animals with the best possible environment and offer our visitors an exciting experience. The Toledo Zoo is home to over 4,000 animals representing 600 different species, making it a unique, educational and fun place to visit anytime of the year. The Toledo Zoo's Web Site contains information on everything from the Zoo's exhibits and history to schedules for its educational classes. For more information visit the Toledo Zoo Web site.
The Toledo Museum of Art
See one of America's finest art collections in a building of exceptional beauty. For an hour or a day, discover treasures from ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, riches within a medieval cloister, and splendors in a room from a French chateau. Superb paintings, glass, sculpture, furniture, silver, tapestries and graphic arts await you in elegant galleries. Marvel at great works by such masters as El Greco, Rubens, Rembrandt, Gainsborough, Turner, van Gogh, Degas, Monet, Matisse, Picasso, Remington, Hopper, and Nevelson. To learn more visit the museum's Web site.
Cabela's: Newest and Largest Retail Showroom Yet!
Plan to visit Cabela's massive and spectacular omniplex dedicated to wildlife conservation and outdoor sportsmen and women worldwide in Southeast Michigan! 225,000 square feet of the world's foremost outfitter's quality merchandise. Visit the Cabela's Web site for more information.
Put-In-Bay
Put-In-Bay invites you to discover an island in Ohio. The deep blue waters surrounding this small resort island in Lake Erie's western basin are a recreational paradise. Whether you plan to enjoy a day of fishing or a night on the town, relax for a weekend or bask in our sun for the season; once you visit Put-in-Bay, you'll be hooked for life. For more information visit the Web site.
The Lake Erie Circle Tour
A self-driving tour, which travels the entire Lake from east to west, including Greater Toledo, Ottawa County, Erie County, Lorain County, Greater Cleveland, Lake County and Ashtabula County. In Ohio, this 200-mile route travels the federal and state highways that hug the shore along the coast of Lake Erie. Follow the green and white, square Lake Erie Circle Tour signs posted throughout the route. A Roadtrips Guide is available outlining arts and culture, maritime and history. Learn more by visiting the Web site.
Crane Creek State Park
Located in Lucas County, 16 miles from Toledo in Oak Harbor, Ohio. This park is located on the scenic shore of Lake Erie, and offers a vast freshwater marsh and spacious sandy beach. Visit the official Web site of the Ohio State Parks' Department of Natural Resources to learn more about Crane Creek.
Magee Marsh Wildlife Area
A 2000-acre marsh that is well known for being a birding "hot spot". Three trails and an observation tower offer visitors excellent opportunities for spectacular bird watching. The Sportsmen's Migratory Bird Center houses an extensive habitat display area. Visit the Web site or contact via phone at 419. 898.0960 or e-mail at mary.warren@dnr.state.oh.us.
Pearson Metropark
Located 5 minutes from Maumee Bay Lodge, Pearson Metropark is one of the two most visited Toledo Metroparks. Pearson offers a wide variety of activities as well as an excellent example of a swamp forest - one of the last remaining stands of the Great Black Swamp. Pearson has a large playground, ball fields, tennis courts, pedal boats and a fishing pond. The Packer-Hammersmith Center has a Window on Wildlife viewing area. For more information call 419.691.3997 or visit the Web site.
For a complete listing of nearby attractions, contact the Greater Toledo Convention and Visitors Bureau.
For a calendar of area events, visit Ohio State Parks' What's Going On site.
