SeaGate Convention Center

There's nothing quite like the feeling of lighting out on your own boat to fish, get close to nature, and plot your own course at your own pace. Of course, the starting point for such recreation adventures are marinas, and you will find that the Pier 75 Dry Rack Marina offers plenty of excellent amenities that you will need before and after your trip. These include pontoon boats, boat sales, a store that sells fishing licenses, tent sites and more.

Imagination is something you never outgrow, and nowhere is that more obvious than at Toledo's Imagination Station. Formerly COSI, this amazing venue touts the wonders of science in a fun and highly interactive way. The kids will love the many experiments, exhibits and attractions that will draw them into and make them part of various scientific principles, but they will also enjoy some of the special features here like Mindbender Mansion and various summer camp programs. There are also special tour packages available to groups and area schools.

If it's loud and fast and makes you want to pump your fist in the air, then you're probably experiencing one of the highly electrified hard rock bands that frequently take the stage at Innovation Concerts. This extremely popular live music venue hosts a steady schedule of some of the loudest, most insanely out of control metal bands from around the world. There's always a show on the schedule, and the entertainment venue does an excellent job of updating its website with information on the latest additions to the performance schedule. So make it out to Innovation Concerts and rock on, dude!

Friendly and slightly trendy is the best way to describe The Distillery. This is one of Toledo's favorite places to hang out, enjoy some tasty pub grub and enjoy music. The nightlife venue always features an impressive lineup of excellent cover bands, but on the nights when there is no live music, there is an excellent selection of 80s, 90s and current music being expertly spun by the in-house DJs. The Distillery's casual atmosphere, great drink selection and young crowd make this a great place to hang out any night of the week.