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« Previous Edition | This Ohio Travel Edition Posted on 03/18/13

Visiting Toledo & Northwest Ohio

As the hub of culture and commerce for northwestern Ohio, Toledo comes alive during spring and summer. Shining lights at Toledo’s Fifth Third Field are a sure sign of spring – join the Toledo Mud Hens for opening night at Fifth Third Field, April 11th and enjoy minor league baseball. The 2013 Midwest Latinofest is June 7th in Toledo’s Promenade Park. The Toledo Botanical Garden hosts Northwest Ohio’s premier arts festival the end of June. The 2013 Crosby Festival of the Arts marks the 48th year for the event. July brings the 9th Annual African American Festival to the University of Toledo.

A visit to the county fair is a summer staple. Toledo, the seat of Lucas County, hosts the 2013 Lucas County Fair, July 9th through 14th. The Toledo suburb of Maumee, south of downtown, is home to the Lucas County Fairgrounds and the Lucas County Fair. Don’t miss the hometown fun including Kid’s Day, Dirt-Car Racing and the Fair Saddle Horse shows.

Bowling Green, 25-miles south of Toledo, hosts the Beach Boys at the 2013 Wood County Fair. The 2013 fair is in its 140th year, running July 29th through August 5th. Along with the Saturday’s Beach Boys concert, discover the best of Ohio livestock, home products and agriculture along with midway amusements, rides and games.

Golf Fans don’t miss the 2013 Marathon Classic, July 15th through 21st. Presented by Ownes Corning and O-I, Highland Meadows Golf Club, 10-miles east of Toledo in Sylvania, hosts the Marathon Classic. Join the excitement of LPGA Golf in Toledo.

To the east of Toledo along the Lake Erie shores, the city of Port Clinton fills with visitors as the weather warms. Known as the "Walleye Capital of the World," Port Clinton offers a great city beach and water recreation along with the world-class fishing.

Sandusky, midway between Toledo and Cleveland, is the county seat of Ohio’s Erie County. Most importantly, Sandusky in spring and summer is a gateway to Cedar Point, the Roller Coaster Capital of the World. Plan plenty of time for your summer visit to the Sandusky area, in addition to Cedar Point, waterparks abound including Soak City, Monsoon Lagoon and Castaway Bay.