Things to do in Toledo

The places in Toledo that people know best, ranked by readers who live there or have visited. Vote for the ones you would send a friend to, and add the places a top-ten list always misses.

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The best months to be outside are May to June and August to October. In January and February, cold makes the indoor picks below the better bet. Month-by-month weather.

Top picks in Toledo

Started in order of how widely each place is written about, then ranked by your votes. Links go to each place's official website. Tick "I've been" to track your count in your city passport.

  1. Toledo Museum of Art Museum Indoors
  2. Toledo Zoo Zoo Outdoors
  3. National Museum of the Great Lakes History museum Indoors

Rainy or scorching day? Head indoors: Toledo Museum of Art and National Museum of the Great Lakes.

Parks and sights near Toledo

The best-known parks, museums, zoos and landmarks within about 35 miles. Tap Been or Want to add them to your city passport.

Places from Wikidata (CC0), linked to each one's official site or Wikipedia article. Check hours and fees before you go.

Readers' picks

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Local favorites

Where people who live in Toledo actually eat, drink, shop and spend Saturdays. Nominated by residents. Businesses cannot pay to appear or move up.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in Toledo?

Well-known places with their own websites include Toledo Museum of Art, Toledo Zoo and National Museum of the Great Lakes. Readers vote the list up and down and add their own picks.

What can you do in Toledo on a rainy or very hot day?

Indoor picks include Toledo Museum of Art and National Museum of the Great Lakes.

When is the best time to visit Toledo?

For comfortable weather, go in May to June and August to October, when highs stay between 62°F and 86°F with modest rain (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).

More about Toledo: city profile, weather by month, moving checklist, ask a local.

Starting list from Wikidata (CC0): well-known places in or next to Toledo that list an official website, ordered by how many Wikipedia language editions cover them, checked by hand to remove closed places and non-attractions. Opening hours and prices change, so check each official site before you go. Reader picks and favorites are read by a person before they appear.