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Sculpture at the Toledo Museum of Art.
Whether you're looking for world-renowned museums, golf or fun with the kids, Toledo is a sure bet. Its role as a major producer of auto parts and glass, combined with its proximity to Lake Erie, has brought prosperity, evident in the wide array of cultural and recreational attractions, fine restaurants and lodging options. A weekend's worth of family fun can be had with visits to the Toledo Zoo, the Botanical Garden and COSI, the city's state-of-the art science center. Explore the ancient and modern treasures of the Toledo Museum of Art, known for its unique glass collection. Spend another day tasting your way through the ethnic cuisine, fresh cheeses and delicious baked goods at the Erie Street Market or grabbing a dog at Tony Packo's, a Toledo institution.
 
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Check out the Toledo Museum of Art's "It's Friday" series of concerts, lectures and other events. For details, go to: http://www.toledomuseum.org/Events.html

Don't-Miss Attractions
TripAdvisor's editorial team reviewed our attractions database and selected the best local attractions to highlight in this itinerary. Some are popular, some are off the beaten path, but all are worth a visit.
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Toledo Museum of Art: Art from all over the world and every time period is housed at this outstanding museum, considered one of the world's best. From paintings by Renoir to sculptures by Alexander Calder to a vast glass collection, you'll find wonderful treasures here. Founder and first president Edward Drummond Libbey wanted to build a place where art was accessible to everyone, hence the museum's free admission policy, which continues to this day.
Address: 2445 Monroe Street, PO Box 1013, Toledo, Ohio
Phone: (419) 255-8000; (800) 644-6862
Free
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Erie Street Market: You can find everything at this old-fashioned market, from flowers to home-baked breads and organic produce to antiques and collectibles to great deals on Libbey glass at the Libbey Factory Outlet.
Address: Erie Street, Toledo, Ohio
Phone: 419-936-2096
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Toledo Zoo: Get an underwater view of hippos at the Hippoquarium, the only such zoo exhibit in the world, and then move on to see the 500 or so other species of mammals, reptiles and birds.
Address: 2700 Broadway St., Toledo, Ohio
Phone: 419-385-5721
Admission fee
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Toledo Botanical Garden: A recreated pioneer garden is a highlight of this huge botanical garden, with acres of fragrant meadows and wildflower, rose and herb gardens to stroll though.
Address: 5403 Elmer Drive, Toledo, Ohio
Phone: 419-936-2986
Free
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Toledo Firefighters Museum: This working fire station from the 1920s houses a vast collection of vintage equipment, uniforms and antique fire toys. Toledo's first pumper, dating back to 1837, is on display.
Address: 918 W. Sylvania Ave., Toledo, Ohio
Phone: 419-478-3473
Free
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Tony Packo's Cafe: The hot dogs and chili are all the rage at this legendary eatery made famous as Klinger's hometown favorite on M*A*S*H.
Address: 1902 Front St, Toledo, Ohio
Phone: (419) 691-6054
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Our editorial team selected local hotels and resorts that have good reputations and good deals. Because we know travelers' budgets differ vastly, we chose hotels at different price points rather than listing the city's top five hotels, which might all be in the same price range.
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Hilton Toledo
Popularity index: #2 in Toledo
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Crowne Plaza Hotel Toledo
Popularity index: #11 in Toledo
CrownePlaza.com Upscale business-friendly hotel. Book online or call 800-980-6424
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Park Inn Toledo
Popularity index: #3 in Toledo
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Clarion Hotel
Popularity index: #6 in Toledo
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Recommended Reading
"Trips For 2"  OhioMagazine, Feb 1, 2007
Ohio is filled with romantic getaway options.
"Great American Architecture"  Travel + Leisure, Nov 1, 2006
Hit the road to explore the highlights of the Midwest.
"Reborn, Lake Erie Beckons Kayakers"  New York Times (free registration required), Sep 10, 2004
Lake Erie is managing to overcome its polluted past.
"Museums"  AmericanJourneys.com
A selection of cultural sights in downtown Toledo.
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