Car Hire Toledo - Mini guide to Toledo

Known as the ‘city of glass’, Toledo, located in northwestern Ohio, was once the leading manufacturer of glass in the country. Today, it is a vibrant city filled with cultural wealth and plenty of entertainment venues.

Located in the city centre, the Toledo Museum of Art and the Valentine Theatre are both worth visiting. Taking art exhibits to new heights, the museum celebrates the city’s history on an ongoing basis with its massive Centre for Glass. The Valentine Theatre presents performances by the Toledo Ballet, the Toledo Symphony Orchestra and the Toledo Repertoire Theatre.

The renowned Toledo Zoo makes for a fun and educational family outing. The interactive centre is educational for children; additionally, the Artic Encounter is a good place to see polar bears, harbour seals and grey seals.

Beyond its sightseeing attractions, the heart of the city abounds with appealing options for shopping, eating and drinking. The plethora of stores and restaurants in central Toledo is certain to satisfy an enormous number of diverse preferences.

Beginning at the northeastern edge of Toledo, the Lake Erie Islands state parks extend over a number of picturesque islands across the lake. Featuring limestone cliffs, historic wineries and crystal caves, they are a wonderful place to unwind and take advantage of the varied recreational activities on offer.

Motown, Detroit, is located just across the border with Michigan. Here you can visit several enticing attractions including the Motown Museum, which traces the birth and development of old-style R&B. If you want to explore further, Ann Arbor on the Huron River is just a short drive from Detroit, and has a beautifully preserved city centre and riverfront.

Toledo is located on I-80, running east-west, and I-75, travelling north-south. Trains are an alternative option for reaching the city, and there are daily Amtrak connections to and from Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland and Columbus. Greyhound connects Toledo with the rest of the country via its extensive bus network. Toledo Express Airport serves domestic flights across the state and country, but the closest entry port for international visitors is Detroit Metropolitan Airport in Michigan.