Howdy! I’d love to share that my hometown is in Wyoming or Montana, but we’ll all have to settle for my hometown in the Midwest! All joking aside, I love my hometown. I didn’t grow up here, but it’s been my home for the past thirteen years. We lived here for a few years when we were first married, and we’ve been within driving distance of it for the better part of thirty years. Can you guess where I live?
Toledo, Ohio!
You might not get glamorous vibes when you hear Toledo, but it sure has a lot going for it. There are so many fun things to do in Toledo!
One of Toledo’s features that I’ve raved about for years is its Metroparks system. Toledo Metroparks has nineteen parks with 200 miles of trails. Their ecosystems vary. Some, like Oak Openings Preserve, have multiple natural habitats, including forests, dunes, ponds, rivers, and pollinator meadows. Others have man-made structures like dams and wildlife viewing areas. We even have a few located downtown on the Maumee river. All of the parks are an outdoor lover’s dream! My husband and I enjoy visiting them, and the Toledo Botanical Garden is one of our favorites.
Another Toledo must-see is the Toledo Zoo. A beautifully manicured property with all the must-see animals, the Toledo Zoo is beloved in this area! My favorite exhibits are the elephants, polar bears, otters, tigers, and the aquarium. Such a wonderful zoo! The Lights Before Christmas always puts me in the Christmas spirit.
I can’t get enough of the Toledo Art Museum. A stunning classical building houses over 30,000 pieces, including Picasso, Van Gogh, Monet, and ancient Mediterranean art. I personally love the art-deco details in the entrance to the main museum, and I find strolling through the various exhibits to be relaxing. I visit at least twice a year, and I always find something new to surprise me. On campus is a glass museum, and the structure itself is made of glass. Breathtaking!
If you enjoy sports, Toledo is home to the Toledo Mud Hens (Triple-A baseball), Toledo Walleye (hockey), and has several universities nearby–University of Toledo, Bowling Green State University, and others.
I also enjoy going to the many coffee shops and the cute towns that make up the suburbs.
Have you been to Toledo, Ohio? If not, what attraction appeals the most to you?
Thanks for joining me today!
