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We are scheduled to go to Toledo twice this summer, what are some things to do while we are there? Any must try places to eat? How far are we from the lake? What is there for the girls to do? Thanks
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Well if you have never been to Cedar Point and you have time I would recommend that, If time is an issue you could have a little team picnic at Maumee Bay State park.
Places to eat, it has one of the highest Restaurant to population ratio in the country. Local favorites Tony Packos the one on Front street, its inexpensive famous for their hot dogs. Mancys Steak house, kind of pricey but you probably won't have a better steak anywhere. I hit local steak houses every city I'm in and Mancy's is #1 to me.
You could also go to a Mud Hen game, very nice Ball Park, go Early hit Frickers a wing joint that over looks the field. Very family friendly place, We have a lot more fun @Hens games then at Indian or Tiger games.
If I can think of anything else I will PM you.
Places to eat, it has one of the highest Restaurant to population ratio in the country. Local favorites Tony Packos the one on Front street, its inexpensive famous for their hot dogs. Mancys Steak house, kind of pricey but you probably won't have a better steak anywhere. I hit local steak houses every city I'm in and Mancy's is #1 to me.
You could also go to a Mud Hen game, very nice Ball Park, go Early hit Frickers a wing joint that over looks the field. Very family friendly place, We have a lot more fun @Hens games then at Indian or Tiger games.
If I can think of anything else I will PM you.
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Uber....Don't PM. Please post them here. I also would like to know some hot spots up there. We are up there once in July.
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Cedar Point? Uber - please say you're losing it. You know how many things can go wrong there. LOL. The heat, the rides, boysssss, etc. HAHAHAHA.
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Play softball.
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As much as I love Tony Packo's, doesn't anybody remember the old John Denver song, "Saturday Night in Toledo, Ohio?"
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Or, if you're in my team's pool you can go swimming.
I'm with Coop. If you're looking for too much to do you are going to lose focus or tire out your players.
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cshilt. Boy is that True. Just looked at our 16U pool on 6-13 and it is tough to say the least.
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Some less known things to do:
Butterfly house in Whitehouse - It is a greenhouse with tons of exotic butterflies. It is really cool.
Fossil Park in Sylvania - It is owned by a local quarry and they cart in tons of rock that you can dig for fossils. Best part, it is free.
University Parks trail or Wabash Cannonball trail Both are long paved paths. Great for biking, roller blading or walking. They are each about 20 miles long.
Any of the metroparks. They are beautiful with hiking paths. Some offer horseback riding or paddle boating. http://www.metroparkstoledo.com/metroparks/
The Toledo Zoo is one of the 10 best in the country. It is always fun even for the older kids.
For eateries...
As mentioned, Mancy's but I like the Mancy's Bluewater Grille or MAncy's Itialian better than the steakhouse. Just my opinion. But for a team they are all on the pricey side.
Ralphies is a good sports Pub that would be good for the family.
HJ's prime cut is a less pricey steakhouse that is good.
On the docks, we like Real Seafood Company and Cousino's Old Navy Bistro
Tony Packo's is cool, but the one on Front is in not so nice of an area though the atmosphere is the best of all of their locations. Personally, I would suggest the one in Sylvania for ease of getting to and the food is the same.
Chinese: We like New Empire in Spring Meadows
Shopping:
I'd suggest Westfield Franklin Park or Levis Commons.
What weekends do you plan to be there? I could see if I could look up area events for you.
http://www.dotoledo.org/gtcvb/
http://www.10best.com/Toledo,OH/
Butterfly house in Whitehouse - It is a greenhouse with tons of exotic butterflies. It is really cool.
Fossil Park in Sylvania - It is owned by a local quarry and they cart in tons of rock that you can dig for fossils. Best part, it is free.
University Parks trail or Wabash Cannonball trail Both are long paved paths. Great for biking, roller blading or walking. They are each about 20 miles long.
Any of the metroparks. They are beautiful with hiking paths. Some offer horseback riding or paddle boating. http://www.metroparkstoledo.com/metroparks/
The Toledo Zoo is one of the 10 best in the country. It is always fun even for the older kids.
For eateries...
As mentioned, Mancy's but I like the Mancy's Bluewater Grille or MAncy's Itialian better than the steakhouse. Just my opinion. But for a team they are all on the pricey side.
Ralphies is a good sports Pub that would be good for the family.
HJ's prime cut is a less pricey steakhouse that is good.
On the docks, we like Real Seafood Company and Cousino's Old Navy Bistro
Tony Packo's is cool, but the one on Front is in not so nice of an area though the atmosphere is the best of all of their locations. Personally, I would suggest the one in Sylvania for ease of getting to and the food is the same.
Chinese: We like New Empire in Spring Meadows
Shopping:
I'd suggest Westfield Franklin Park or Levis Commons.
What weekends do you plan to be there? I could see if I could look up area events for you.
http://www.dotoledo.org/gtcvb/
http://www.10best.com/Toledo,OH/
