Our team put together a fun, easy-to-follow sample itinerary to help you make the most of your time in Toledo—whether you’re here for the day or stretching your stay. From must-see attractions to local eats and hidden gems, consider this your go-to guide for family-friendly adventure.
Arrive in Toledo and Start Your Evening
The Toledo Mud Hens are one of minor league baseball’s oldest teams in continuous operation, having first played in 1896. The Mud Hens play in the International League and are the Triple-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers franchise of Major League Baseball, based 50 miles north of Toledo. They play their home games at Fifth Third Field, which is located in the heart of downtown Toledo.
No Game? No Problem!
J&M Cruise Lines’ Sandpiper Cruise on the Maumee River
Enjoy an evening on the water aboard the Sandpiper! Take a leisurely cruise down the Maumee River and enjoy scenic views of Downtown Toledo and the Glass City River Wall, the largest mural in the United States.
Day 2
Breakfast at Focaccia’s | 9 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
From lighter fare like fruit and baked goods to breakfast sandwiches and loaded omelets, Focaccia’s is the perfect place to start your day! Featuring speedy service, a scratch made menu, and al fresco dining in their beautiful garden patio, you’ll see why this a downtown staple.
Visit Imagination Station Toledo | 10 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Toledo’s science center is dedicated to making science, technology, engineering and mathematics fun and accessible. Discover hundreds of interactive, hands-on exhibits that are fun and educational for all ages.
Lunch and Explore Toledo Museum of Art | 12:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
The globally recognized museum includes over 30,000 works of art and antiquities in over 35 galleries and the state-of-the-art Glass Pavilion. Voted the #1 attraction in Ohio by USA Today readers. Enjoy lunch in the museum’s on-site café, featuring a chef driven menu of salads, sandwiches, and flatbreads.
Visit National Museum of the Great Lakes | 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Discover breathtaking photographs, artifacts, interactive exhibits, a 617-foot iron ore freighter, plus a historic tug that all tell the awe-inspiring stories of the Great Lakes.
Eat at Tony Packo’s Café | 5:15 pm. – 6:30 p.m.
The original location of the world-famous Tony Packo’s signature hot dog, serving Hungarian food since 1932. A Toledo original! Be sure to check out the gift shop and all the hotdog buns on the walls that have been signed by famous people who have visited!
Visit Glass City Metropark | 6:45 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Toledo’s newest Metropark, Glass City features The Ribbon, a multipurpose skating rink, playgrounds, on-site dining, and scenic views of Toledo’s downtown.
Begin Day 3 and Depart Toledo
Breakfast at Schmucker’s | 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.
This traditional roadside diner serves breakfast classics, a full lunch menu, and a mouthwatering selection of scratch made pies.
Visit The Toledo Zoo & Aquarium | 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Enjoy over 16,000 animals representing 680 species! Explore the ProMedica Museum of Natural History and touch small sharks and stingrays at the state-of-the-art Aquarium in addition to all the zoo’s exotic animal exhibits. Enjoy lunch at one of the many food options available on the zoo campus.
