“Whether you’re planning a day trip or a looking for a special vacation destination – Sauder Village, Ohio’s largest living-history destination, is a memorable place to explore, stay, eat, shop and have fun! At the Historic Village guests can have fun in the past while visiting with costumed guides & working craftsmen in historic homes, community shops, farms & gardens. Guests can take a walk through time in Ohio from 1803 through the 1920s. Exploring Ohio’s historic past is fun for all ages!”
Explore Woodlands Park for its all-inclusive Fort Imagination and Stroll the 14-piece sculpture exhibition, now in its third year!
Free, Public Art Exhibition is on display from August 2023 through August 2024 and docent tours can be booked by CLICKING HERE or tour the pieces on your own – by car or by foot.
“Castaway Bay brings the Caribbean to Sandusky, Ohio. This indoor water park spans 38,000 square feet and features a 6,000 square foot arcade. Not only that, but it also has restaurants, retail shops, a fitness center, activity center, party rooms and much more. A water coaster stands 35 feet tall, is 520 feet long and uses water jets to propel riders uphill! And that’s just one of many water slides. The fun house has a gigantic water-filled bucket that dumps more than 1,000 gallons of water on top of everyone. Here, you’ll have a soaking good time.”
“The Carter Historic Farm grounds are free and open daily to all from 8:00 am until 30 minutes past sunset. *Farm Buildings are open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 1:00 – 4:00 pm. *hours may change- Please call ahead to schedule a tour. The Carter Historic Farm is a working farm and living-history cultural heritage center interpreted to the Depression-era. *Please note: this is a working farm, so be careful of, and watch out for farm machinery and animals.”
CLICK HERE to see the latest showtimes and purchase your tickets online for a movie at Cinemark Levis Commons 12.
“Cedar Point is a 364-acre amusement park located on a Lake Erie peninsula in Sandusky, Ohio. Opened in 1870, it is considered the second-oldest operating amusement park in the United States. Known as “America’s Roller Coast”, Cedar Point is home to 70 rides, including 17 world-class roller coasters (fourth most in the world), the Cedar Point Shores Waterpark and many shows.”
Since its founding in 1901, the Toledo Museum of Art has earned a global reputation for the quality of its collections, innovative and extensive education programs and architecturally significant campus. The Museum seeks to become the model art museum in the country, with over 30,000 pieces it is leading the way in genuinely and creatively engaging its communities and fostering a sense of belonging for all its audiences.
“Imagination Station is a non-profit, hands-on science museum located on the Maumee riverfront in downtown Toledo, Ohio. The facility has over 300 exhibits for “children of all ages.” The museum opened in 1997 as COSI.”
“Hollywood Casino Toledo is a casino in Toledo, Ohio that has 125,000 square feet of gaming space, with 2,002 slot machines, 60 table games, and 20 poker tables. Hollywood Casino is a smoke-free facility that offers valet parking, big-time games, incredible restaurants, and fabulous promotions.”
White Star Beach/Quarry is located within White Star Park, including a campground, a scuba diving location, barn and cabins and a constructed wetland. Becoming even more popular in the summer of 2022 due to multiple posts on a Facebook group, ‘Ohio Road Trips’ because of it’s crystal clear waters, White Star Beach is a nice drive from Perrysburg and is open Noon-8pm in the summer. *hours may change
Ready for Rental!
There’s two adjacent pickleball courts in the brand-new gym in the Heights Community Center.
Rental fee is $65 per hour. So, if you have eight people who want to play two concurrent games of doubles, it will cost only $8 per hour per person to rent. They’ll waive the extra $1. Nets are supplied; you bring your rackets and pickleballs.
Contact Rental Coordinator, Jill Morse at 419-460-0512.
Opened in 2005, the Nature Center at the preserve offers various educational opportunities including a Lookout on Nature Area (LOONA), perfect for bird watching. While at the preserve, visit the Nature Playscape, the pollinator and sensory gardens.
“Snook’s Dream Cars displays the extensive collection of the late “long time car guy” Bill Snook and is operated by his son Jeff Snook. It features a recreated 1940s era Texaco gas station, a showroom of extensive automobile memorabilia and a car collection presented within period scenes ranging from a 1930s general store to a racetrack from the 1960s.”
Sawyer Quarry Nature Preserve is a wonderful park property that was donated by the Sawyer family. The site is an old limestone quarry with stairs going down into the quarry. There are artifacts, varying elevations and geological features to explore.