Toledo (Ohio)

Toledo is a city of 280,000 people (2022) in northwestern Ohio, on the Maumee River, at the edge of Lake Erie. Although not as important as it once was, Toledo's past as an industrial hub gave it diverse architecture and cultural institutions that rival larger cities like Chicago.

Toledo (Ohio) Halal Travel Guide

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History

People had big dreams for Toledo. The location of the city at the end of Lake Erie was an ideal Midwest port, but was in the inhospitable Great Black Swamp. Early settlers spent years digging drainage ditches through the swamp, and lining them with clay tiles, battling disease along the way. Due to a border dispute, Michigan and Ohio briefly went to war over the land containing Toledo in the 1830s. But because of a series of blunders, nobody was killed. By an act of Congress, Ohio was awarded Toledo, while Michigan received the Upper Peninsula. Later settlers came over from Eastern Europe, or up from down South_(United_States_of_America)|south, to work on the Miami and Erie Canal, and still later to work in local Industrial_tourism|factories that made early automobiles and auto parts. Because of its industrial legacy Toledo became the birthplace of Libbey Glass, modern chewing gum and the modern scale, and Jeep vehicles.

Toledo today

Skyline of Toledo, Ohio - Skyline of Toledo, Ohio Today, Toledo is a city with a metro population of 608,000 and the fourth largest city in Ohio. Toledo has a big local university, an independent daily newspaper, and historic buildings downtown, some of which have been turned into artists' lofts. The cityscape today provides some good opportunities for photographs of urbex|derelict buildings. Toledo is also home to the local favorite Toledo Mud Hens minor league baseball team. They play in the Fifth Third Field in downtown Toledo. Near downtown and the Old West End is a beautiful neighborhood of Victorian mansions, and is where the world-class Toledo Museum of Art and its glass museum can be found. A world-class Toledo Zoo is a few miles to the south. In the north end and there is the Poland| Polish Village where it is common to see storefronts written in Polish. The food in Toledo is worth stopping for. As well as the many diners in the area, many ethnic eateries should not be missed, including Tony Packo's famous Hungary| Hungarian Hot Dogs, Hungarian baked goods, classy Middle_Eastern_cuisine|Middle Eastern places such as the Beirut, and delicious South_Asian_cuisine|Indian cuisine from the Tandoor. True or not, Toledo likes to think that it has the most restaurants per capita in the entire country. Toledo is also one of the most productive ports on the Great Lakes, and it's factories boast one of the highest robot per capita rates in the nation.

How is the Climate in Toledo (Ohio)

University Hall UToledo - The University of Toledo

University of Toledo - UT | 2801 West Bancroft Street 41.6577, -83.6137 Dorr Street and Secor Road ☎ +1 419-530-4636 +1-800-586-5336 - University of Toledo University Hall UToledo public university in the heart of Toledo Ohio. Founded in the 1870s and the campus is host to historic architecture, and the Ritter Planetarium.
Lourdes University - 6832 Convent Blvd 41.709839, -83.706132 +1 800-878-3210 - Lourdes University Lourdes University Logo A private Christian|Franciscan university. Hosts the /about-lourdes/outreach/appold-planetarium/ Appold Planetarium.

What to Do

Festivals

Lagrange street Polish Festival items booth - The Polish Festival

German-American Festival - 3624 Seaman Road Oregon 41.6542, -83.4875 ½ mile east of Coy Road Opening Hours: Late August Large German American ethnic festival. Festivities include Steinstossen (Switzerland|Swiss rock throwing), Masskrugstemmen (Contest to hold a 1 liter stein of Alcoholic_beverages#Beer|soft drink for as long as feasible), a Fußball (Soccer) Tournament, Bavarian_cuisine|Pretzel eating contests, M.I. Hummel Lookalike contest, music, and dancing.
The Polish Festival - Langrange Street - Lagrange street Polish Festival items booth.JPG

Pizzas Palooza - Centennial Terrace $6.00 entry + $1.50 per Cheese slice 2.00 per specialty slice A competition where local pizza restaurants compete to win best pizza award. There is also a pizza eating challenge.
Old West End Festival - An annual festival held in early June. Features the King Wamba Carnival Parade, 5k stampede, art fair, organic juice garden, Victorian house tours, and artwork. Discounts for house tours are available if canned food is donated to charity.
Crosby Festival of the Arts - 41.6682, -83.6723 Opening Hours: Late June An arts festival held in the Toledo Botanical Gardens.
Glass City Con - GCC | 41.64956, -83.53644 Seagate Convention Center Opening Hours: Mid July Weekend Pass: $40, Saturday $30, Sunday $20 Glass City Con A Annual anime convention. Features special guests, tabletop gaming, video games, and other activities.
Toledo Sister Cities International Festival - 401 Jefferson Street 41.64955, -83.53643 Seagate Centre As a city that helped popularize the sister city concept, Toledo celebrates the culture of its sister cities of Toledo_(Spain)|Toledo in Spain, Bekaa in Lebanon, Coimbatore in India, Csongrád County and Szeged in Hungary, Delmenhorst, in Germany, Hyderabad_(Pakistan)|Hyderabad in Pakistan, Londrina in Brazil, Poznań in Poland, Qinhuangdao in China, Tanga in Tanzania, and Toyohashi in Japan. The festival also celebrates the culture of Toledo residents and their legacy.
The Lights Before Christmas - 2 Hippo Way 41.6191, -83.5807 Toledo Zoo ☎ +1 419 385-5721 Opening Hours: Late November to December $18 for Adults, $15 for kids and seniors, free for zoo members The Lights Before Christmas Toledo Zoo Lights Before Christmas - A holiday event where the zoo is strung up with Christmas lights arranged to look like animals.
Luminous Nights - 2 Hippo Way 41.6191, -83.5807 Toledo Zoo ☎ +1 419 385-5721 Opening Hours: Late September to November at night $15 at the gate for non-members, $13 online for non-members Luminous Penguins at the Toledo Zoo . Held at nights and the zoo is lit with Asian style paper lanterns of animals and flora. There are also events such as gymnastics and martial arts performances. The zoo concessions also offer Chinese American and Asian fusion food.

Performing Arts in Toledo (Ohio)

Toledo Opera - 425 Jefferson Avenue, Suite 601 ☎ +1 419-255-7464 +1 419-255-6344 - Toledo Opera
Art Tatum Jazz Heritage Society - Toledo Jazz Society | 425 North St. Clair ☎ +1 419-241-5299 +1 419-241-4777

Toledo OH Prominade Park view - Promenade Park View

Toledo Symphony Orchestra - 1838 Parkwood Avenue, #310 ☎ +1 419-246-8000 +1 419-321-6890 - Toledo Symphony Orchestra
Toledo Ballet | 5001 Monroe Street Westfield Franklin Park ☎ +1 419-471-0049 +1 419-471-9005

Toledo Jazz Orchestra - Toledo Jazz Orchestra -
Valentine Theatre - 410 Adams Street 41.6528, -83.5342 ☎ +1 419-242-3490 Valentine Theatre ValentineTheatre -
Stranahan Theater - 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd 41.5925, -83.6517 ☎ +1 419-381-8851 Stranahan Theater -
Collingwood Arts Center - 2413 Collingwood Blvd 41.6674, -83.5558 ☎ +1 419-244-2787 Collingwood Arts Center Collingwood Arts Center - Hosts performing arts events, and Fringe_phenomena#Reputedly_haunted_places|ghost hunts in this former convent building. The grounds also house the children's theater workshop.
Ohio Theater - 3114 Lagrange Street 41.6792, -83.5403 - Ohio Theatre (Toledo, Ohio) Ohio Theatre Toledo 3 - A precinium theatre in the Polish neighborhood.

Sports

FifthThirdField - Fifth Third Field The_Glass_Bowl - The Glass Bowl Savage Arena 1 - Savage Arena

Toledo Mud Hens - 406 Washington Street 41.6486, -83.5386 downtown ☎ +1 419-725-HENS Toledo Mud Hens Neah Bay's crew at Fifth Third Field 110714-G-JL323-024 - Toledo's legendary AAA baseball team (Detroit Tigers affiliate) plays their home games at Fifth Third Field in downtown Toledo. It was named the best minor league ballpark in America by Newsweek magazine. It has plenty of parking, great food, and a great atmosphere.
Toledo Walleye - 500 Jefferson Ave 41.6511, -83.5367 Huntington Center ☎ +1 419-725-9255 Toledo Walleye Faceoff Oct 2012 Kalamazoo at Toledo - Toledo's pro Ice hockey in North America|Ice hockey team. ECHL affiliate of the Detroit Red Wings.
Toledo Rockets - VMAthleticTicket@ 2801 West Bancroft St. (Savage Arena) 41.660232, -83.609795 ☎ +1 419-530-GOLD Toledo Rockets NCAA Division I teams of the University of Toledo, with 6 men's and 10 women's teams competing in the Mid-American Conference. As with most major colleges and the most-followed sports are football and men's basketball, and the most important venues are on campus. The football team plays at the Glass Bowl GPS 41.656944 ,-83.613611, which was built during the Great Depression but renovated several times since, though it retains its original stonework. The basketball teams (men's and women's) play at Savage Arena, which also houses the central ticket office for all Rockets sports.
Toledo Speedway - Menards 200 | 41.7167, -83.5114 - Toledo Speedway - - Hosts the Motor_sport|Menards 200 race
Glass City Marathon - Opening Hours: April Glass City Marathon A
Marathon Classic - 41.718, -83.723 - Marathon Classic A woman's golf event.
Toledo Reign - Thee Toledo Reign - Toledo Reign - - Toledo's pro woman's football team.

Gaming

Hollywood Casino - 1968 Miami Street 41.6207, -83.5454 ☎ +1 419-661-5200 - Hollywood Casino Toledo - Northwest Ohio's primary Gambling|casino.
Level 419 - 2538 Woodville Road, Northwood 41.61827, -83.48965 ☎ +1 567 277-0537 - $10 (Day pass) - Video arcade on the outskirts of Toledo.
BASHcon - 3154 North Towerview Blvd 41.66049, -83.61434 Lancelot Thompson Student Union Opening Hours: Annually in the winter - The University of Toledo's student-run gaming convention. Includes tabletop and electronic gaming, as well as a games bazaar.

Outdoors

Fallen_Timbers_Battlefield - Fallen Timbers

Oak Opening s Preserve Metropark - 4139 Girdham Road, Swanton 41.554, -83.853 ☎ +1 419-360-9179 | Opening Hours: 7AM Monday - Dark Free Oak Opening s Preserve Metropark Oak Opening s-Mallard Lake - - The largest of the Toledo Metroparks. Contains some of the only sand dunes remaining in Ohio, and hosts some rare plants. Has vast trails and a few campgrounds.
Maumee Bay State Park - 1400 State Park Road, Oregon 41.6833, -83.3833 - Maumee Bay State Park Maumee Bay State Park entrance sign An 1,850-acre state park,with a unique natural environment . Features a resort including a lodge, cottages and golf course. There are 24 cottages, with fireplaces, adjacent to wetlands and the golf course. Park activities include fishing, hunting, swimming, and Cruising on small craft|boating.
Fallen Timbers Battlefield - Fallen Timbers Battlefield and Fort Miamis National Historic Site | 41.544167, -83.6975 ☎ +1 419-407-9700 - Free Fallen Timbers Battlefield Fallen Timbers Battlefield - The site of the final battle of the Northwest Indian War. The battle took place on August 20th, 1794.
Fossil Park - 5675 Centennial Road 41.7087, -83.7470 Opening Hours: 8:30AM Monday - 4:30PM (closed in the winter) Free - This public park lets visitors collect and take home fossils out of an former quarry.
Wildwood Preserve Metropark - 5100 West Central Ave 41.683333, -83.666667 - Wildwood Preserve Metropark Wildwood sign
R.A. Stranahan Arboretum - 4131 Tantara Dr 41.693056, -83.671389 - Free R. A. Stranahan Arboretum - - Hosts a variety of rare plants.
Side Cut Metropark - 1025 West River Road 41.555, -83.672778 - Free Side Cut Metropark Locks Four and Three, Miami Sidecut - A metropark containing remnants of the Ohio Erie Canal.

Study in Toledo (Ohio)

Owens Community College - 30335 Oregon Road 41.587849, -83.540173 ☎ +1 567-661-7000 - Owens Community College - A former farm turned community college. The campus is a strange mashup of rural reminders and post modern buildings in the middle of an industrial park that grew around the campus. Hosts a number of small workshops on topics ranging from cooking to ghost hunting. Hosts a center for emergency preparedness with a simulation town and real Boeing 727 for training exercises.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Toledo (Ohio)

Libbey Glass Factory Outlet - 205 South Erie Street ☎ +1 419-254-5000 +1-888-794-8469 - Some Libbey Glass is manufactured in Toledo. Store has 16,000 square foot of dinnerware, glassware and giftware.
Franklin Park Mall - 5001 Monroe Street 41.6949, -83.6408 ☎ +1 419-473-3317 Franklin Park Mall - - Macy's and JCPenney department stores, Dick's Sporting Goods, 130 other restaurants and retail outlets, Cinemark movie theater, and retail outlets at nearby Vans Market Plaza Shopping Center.
The Shops at Fallen Timbers - 41.54721, -83.70604 - The Shops at Fallen Timbers -
Art Supply Depo - 29 South Saint Clair Street 41.64713, -83.53823 ☎ +1 419-720-6462 - Sells art supplies and hosts exhibitions in its gallery.
Culture Clash Records - 4020 Secor Road - Sells and buys vinyl records. Hosts free live performances.
Weasel's Bike and Ski Shop - 2860 West Central Ave ☎ +1 419-474-7412 - Sells and repairs bicycles. Also sells skis.

Halal Restaurants in Toledo (Ohio)

Toledo has a vibrant scene with some Halal restaurants serving affordable but good food.

Toledo has a few local chains that don't extend far beyond the city, notably Rudy's Hot Dogs, Balance, and Gino's.

Rudy's Hot Dogs - $2.50 for a Hot Dogs with toppings. $5 for an entree. - A well-known restaurant chain found throughout the Metro Toledo Area.
Pizzas Cat - 4034 Monroe St. Toledo, OH 43606 41.6786, -83.5990 ☎ +1 419-214-1640 | Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 10AM Monday - midnight, Friday Saturday 10AM Monday - 4AM $5 for a small Cheese Pizzas. $7-$10 for a medium specialty Pizzas. A small pizzeria that focuses on topping variety. Offers vegan options.
Mr.Freeze - At the intersection of McCord and Bancroft.. Soft serve ice cream in huge portions for affordable prices. Try the Buckeye Blast Sundae. Cash only.
Dragons Roost - 6600 West Sylvania Ave ☎ +1 419-517-8454 - A nerdy coffee and pastry shop that also sells tabletop and board games, with large tables to accommodate them. Offers a miniature bar for painting minis. Sells espresso, tea, and specialty drinks.
Gino's Pizzas - 3981 Monroe Street 41.67718, -83.59734 ☎ +1 419-472-3567 - Local pizza chain. Sells pizza Pasta, and subs.

Mid-range

Tony Packo's Cafe Toledo - Tony Packo's

Tony Packo's - 1902 Front Street 41.659957, -83.502207 ☎ +1 419-691-6054 +1 419-691-8358 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 11AM Monday - 10PM, Friday Saturday 11AM Monday - 11PM, Sunday noon-9PM Tony Packo's Cafe The original Tony Packo's, which has been serving its hometown favorites for over 70 years. Packo's Hungary|Hungarian food was made world famous by several mentions on the TV series M*A*S*H by Max Klinger (played by Toledo native Jamie Farr). They have Hot Dogs buns signed by celebrities. If you're lucky enough to spare any amount of time here be sure to order at least one cup of chili, which is rumored to put some Cincinnati brands to shame.

Tony Packo's at the Park - South Superior Street 41.647557, -83.539323 off of Washington Street, only a few steps from Fifth Third Field ☎ +1 419-691-6054 +1 419-246-1111 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 11AM Monday - 10PM, Friday Saturday 11AM Monday - 11PM, Sunday noon-9PM The downtown branch of this hometown chain. The staff at this location is very hospital and personable.
Balance Pan-Asian Grille - Balance Grille | 215 North Summit Street 41.6499, -83.5350 ☎ +1 419 243-2222 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 11AM Monday - 9PM $5-8 (entree) Two Person Meal at Balance Asian Grille - Asian fusion that combines Chinese, Indian, (Thai), Japanese, and Korean influences under one roof. Sells Asian inspired bowls and tacos. Serves Bubble Tea that uses fresh tapioca bubbles and cold brewing. Has many Travel as a vegetarian|vegetarian and vegan options.
Pizzas Papalis - 519 Monroe Street 41.64947, -83.53897 ☎ +1 419-244-7722 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Thursday Sunday 11AM Monday - 9PM, Friday Saturday 11AM Monday - 11PM A Detroit-based Chicago-style deep-dish pizza chain downtown near the Mudhens stadium. Call ahead and delivery ordering available.
Inky's - 3945 North Detroit Ave 41.69266, -83.55268 ☎ +1 419-476-0500 - ~$10 - Italian family restaurant.
Sidon Lebanese Grille - 4625 West Bancroft Street ☎ +1 419-558-3900 | Opening Hours: 9AM Monday - 9PM, Sunday 9AM Monday - 8PM $8-12

Luxury

Shorty's True American Roadhouse - Mancy's | 5111 Monroe Street 41.700218, -83.648375 ☎ +1 419-841-9505 | Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 11AM Monday - 10PM, Friday Saturday 11AM Monday - 11PM Part of the Mancy family's string of local restaurants. Shorty's specializes in barbeque although they serve standard fare like Burgers as well.
Fowl and Fodder - 614 Adams Street 41.65395, -83.53623 ☎ +1 419-214-1588 - Opening from Monday to Saturday 8AM Monday - 10PM, Sunday 8AM Monday - 4PM - Local restaurant that focuses on using local ingredients.
Bangkok Kitchen - 582 West Dussel Dr 41.57989, -83.68461 ☎ +1 419-897-7777 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 11AM Monday - 8:30PM, Saturday noon-8:30PM, Sunday 5PM Monday - 8:45PM $8-16 Bangkok Kitchen Toledo Ohio - A Thai_cuisine|Thai restaurant in a strip mall with a surprisingly nice interior. Tends to be pricier but the portions are hearty and flavorful.
Registry Bistro - 144 North Superior 41.65031, -83.53683 ☎ +1 419-725-0444 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Saturday bar opens 4PM, diner opens at 5PM $20-30 for an entree
Kengo Sushi & Yakitori - 38 South Saint Clair Street $7-12 for sushi, $85 for omakase
Warehouse District - 41.64660, -83.54024 - Warehouse District (Toledo, Ohio) - - The Warehouse District in downtown Toledo is an area of revitalized historic warehouses centered around the baseball and hockey stadiums. Among the popular restaurants in this area are the Blarney, Ye Old Cock and Bull, Black Cloister Brewing Co., M'Osteria, Fleetwood's Tap Room, The Durty Bird and the Bronze Boar, Homeslice Pizza, and the Tin Can. The neighborhood is very walkable and most of these establishments feature live music on the weekends.

The Blarney - 601 Monroe Street 41.64965, -83.53928 ☎ +1 419-418-2339 | Opening Hours: Monday - West 11AM Monday - 11PM, Thursday 11AM Monday - 1AM, Friday Saturday 11AM Monday - 2AM An Irish pub.

Cock North Bull Tavern - 9 North Huron Street 41.64864, -83.54021
Ye Olde Durty Bird - Dirty Bird | 2 South Saint Clair Street 41.64735, -83.53836 ☎ +1 419-243-2473 - Gastropub that often hosts live bands and entertainment.

Black Cloister Brewing Company - 619 Monroe Street 41.64998, -83.53995 ☎ +1 419-214-1500

The Attic on Adams - formerly Pub Street George | A bar in the Uptown Area popular with the younger and hipster crowds. Wide variety of draft and bottled craft soft drinks and a varied menu. On the first floor is Mano's Greek restaurant.
Jo-Jo's - on Monroe Street right by I-75 A bar in West Toledo known for their half-price Pizzas and dollar soft drinks. They also have free swimmingpool on Tuesdays.