Welcome to Toledo

A Great Lakes city, Toledo has a fascinating history that includes a prominent position on the Underground Railroad and a role as a busy port on Lake Erie. Glassmaking put Toledo on the map in the 1880s, earning it the nickname "Glass Capital of the US." Toledo's vibrant downtown boasts important cultural institutions and architectural styles ranging from Victorian to Art Deco. Numerous kid-friendly attractions, including a world-class zoo and the Imagination Station science museum, make Toledo an ideal family vacation destination.