The Portage River in nearby Sandusky is a short 11-mile drive away from Toledo, but the extra effort to get there is worth it. Enjoy the best whitewater rafting adventure as well as kayaking and other water recreation at this popular destination.
It's true that every museum has a mission. The Toledo Firefighters Museum is not only meant to underscore the vast contributions of generations of firefighters, but to also bring much-needed attention to the issue of fire prevention and safety. This unique museum was founded in 1976 as a way of honoring the local firefighters, but its scope and significance goes beyond the city limits of Toledo. Learn about how important it is to keep your home and business safe as well as experience several multimedia and interactive exhibits.
Even though its name may suggest something low key and quiet, Frankie's Inner City Lounge is anything but sedate. This is one of Toledo's premier nightlife venues for new and alternative rock and features a powerful combination of live bands and DJs every night of the week. The mood changes from night to night depending on what band or musical theme is on the menu, ranging from guitar bands on Tuesdays, open mic night on Wednesdays and industrial and Gothic music on Fridays. A cool, happening and loud place, Frankie's is not for the fainthearted.
Your sweet tooth won't have to wait too long to be satisfied when you pay a visit to Boyd's Retro Candy. Relive the thrill of what it was like to marvel at all the sweets in a candy shop, much like the ones you may remember from your childhood. Boyd's specializes in carrying sweet treats that you thought didn't exist anymore. Some of the popular retro varieties here include Flying Saucers and Curly Wurlies, just to name a couple. There are the old reliable ones like Good & Plenty and Juicy Fruits. This is one of those places where no matter what your age, you will feel like a kid again!