Lazy days, thrilling days, olden days — it’s all here
Visitors to the area will have no problem filling their days and nights with a variety of leisure activities. • From scenic bike trails and historic villages to top-notch museums and a theme park, here are can’t-miss destinations in the region: bicycle and all-purpose trails throughout 10 parks in Lucas County. More than 3 million visitors each year take advantage of the quarter-mile to 15-mile trails. The paths wind along the Maumee River and through some of the rarest ecosystems on the planet. (www.metroparkstoledo.com)
Tony Packo’s
1902 FRONT ST., TOLEDO (LUCAS COUNTY)
The original Tony Packo’s, a local favorite, has a long history in Toledo. Open since 1932, the eatery is noted for its signature sandwich, also known as the Hungarian hot dog, and large collection of hot dog buns signed by celebrities. The restaurant became famous when it was mentioned on several M*A*S*H episodes by native Toledoan Jamie Farr (who played Corp. Max Klinger). The original shop is located in the Hungarian neighborhood of
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Final Cut Steak & Seafood
HOLLYWOOD CASINO TOLEDO, 777 HOLLYWOOD BLVD., TOLEDO (LUCAS COUNTY)
Home to the only restaurant in Ohio, Michigan and Indiana to receive a coveted four-star rating from the Forbes Travel Guide, Final Cut Steak & Seafood restaurant in Hollywood Casino Toledo is a high-end dinner-only establishment. The menu boasts top-quality American Wagyu beef, wildcaught salmon and cold-water lobster. With floor-to-ceiling windows, the romantic setting features plush decor and Hollywood memorabilia. The Forbes Travel Guide lists only 133 four-star restaurants and only 28 five-star restaurants throughout the United States. (419-661-5200, 1-877-777-9579, www.hollywoodcasino toledo.com)
Sauder Village
22611 RT. 2, ARCHBOLD (FULTON COUNTY)
Experience history up close at Sauder Village, Ohio’s largest living-history village, with 40 historic homes, shops, farms and gardens. A costumed staff leads activities and demonstrations of daily rural life in the 19th- and early-20th centuries, while craftsmen blend skill and creativity in glass, metals, fabric, wood and clay. Guests can also enjoy authentic foods. The village hosts many special events and exhibits during the summer, and also houses a collection of historic and vintage textiles and agriculture equipment. Tickets: $16, or $10 for children 6 to 16, free for children 5 and younger; $2 discount for senior citizens (1-800-590-9755, www.sauder village.com)