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Both train enthusiasts as well as fans of travel and history will enjoy a visit to the Toledo and Lake Erie Western Railway and Museum. Located in Waterville, this experience is most definitely worth the extra travel time, as traveling is one of the site's main attractions. Get on board the Blue Bird for a 60-minute 15 mile ride around northwest Ohio. This is a unique train tour that will delight the entire family.

The whole family will go wild for the wildlife that you will encounter at the Toledo Zoo. The attraction has the distinction of being the country's most complete zoo, meaning that the animals that are kept here in their natural habitats most represent the many species found in the natural environment. See favorites like hippos, giraffes, polar bears, tigers, lions, monkeys and many more. There are also various seasonal events held here as well as an impressive summer concert series.