Life in Toledo

Evening Skyline

Downtown Toledo is the heart and soul of a resurging region. The streets are alive. New companies, investment and jobs are flowing in. The offices, the sidewalks, the shops and restaurants are thriving. It’s an energy you can feel. The city has a hum, a pulse, a vibe and a cosmopolitan character all its own. Our people are re-energizing the downtown, and they’re going places. Enjoying the Maumee River. Taking in a ballgame. Going to a gallery. Loving the nightlife. The center of a nine-county region of more than 600,000 people in Northwest Ohio, Toledo is a family-oriented city. People who move here are amazed at the maximum "20-minutes-by-car" time it takes to get anywhere in town.

Source: Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce

A Crossroads Community

Situated on the Maumee River, a gateway to the St. Lawrence Seaway, Toledo is a transportation hub. The two major north-south and east-west interstates meet here, placing Toledo less than an hour from Detroit and four hours from Chicago. Lake Erie and its wonderful recreation opportunities are a short ride away.

  • My favorite thing about Toledo is all the great activities in the area. From the museum, to the parks, the farmers market, our fabulous zoo, and the variety of local restaurants that you can't find anywhere else, there is never a loss for things to do.

    Shannon Flores

    District Manager, Food Services/Child Nutrition

Things to do & Local Attractions

Toledo Walking

Source: MetroParks Toledo

MetroParks Toledo

Toledo Zoo

Source: Toledo Zoo and Aquarium

Toledo Zoo & Aquarium

Things to do in The Toledo Region extend across every season and to everyone. From the Roller Coaster Capital of the World on the shores of Lake Erie to much of America’s greatest living history, the Toledo Region is filled with must-see attractions you can experience over and over again. This is a gateway to an incredible array of second-to-none activities for the naturalist, history-buff, arts-lover and recreational adventurer. According to the Trust for Public Land, 77% of Toledoans are within a 10-minute walk from a city park. Small businesses and local restaurants thrive in the Toledo community.

Source: Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce

  • I love Toledo because it's a great place to raise a family! Also, the cost of living is affordable compared to our surrounding major cities.

    Angela Hickman-Richburg

    Principal, Rosa Parks Elementary School

World-class higher education

University of Toledo
Source: University of Toledo

University Basketball
Source: University of Toledo

Nearly three dozen schools of higher education are located within 60 miles of Toledo equaling one of the highest such concentrations in the U.S. This includes respected universities such as Bowling Green State University and the University of Toledo.

In addition to amazing learning opportunities, you’ll be able to cheer on your favorite college teams from Bowling Green State University’s Falcons to the University of Toledo’s Rockets.

Source: Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce

BGSU
Source: Bowling Green State University

BGSU Football
Source: Isaiah Vazquez via Bowling Green State University

Find Your Community

The Toledo Region offers a mix of unique communities and lifestyles that are close to shopping, work, schools, and more. With less time commuting, you’ll have more time to live. Our diverse mix of neighborhoods offers a variety of ways for you to make your home and enjoy life in our region. From East Toledo and its' famous Tony Packo's restaurant to the historic homes of the Old West End, from north to south, there's a place for everyone. And everyone is served by the Toledo Public Schools.

Source: Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce

  • I love Toledo because of the history and people of the city. We are famous for Libbey Glass, the Jeep Plant, and Tony Packo's Restaurant. With so much culture in just 83 square miles, what's not to love?

    Patti Roberts

    Treasury Specialist, Accounts Payable Department