THE CITY OF TOLEDO AND NORTHWEST OHIO AREA
The city of Toledo is located in northwest Ohio at the western shore of Lake Erie
and borders the state of Michigan. The Toledo metropolitan area has a population of
approximately 651,000, what makes it the fourth most populous city in the state of
Ohio, after Cincinnati, Cleveland and Columbus. The city offers a wide array of cultural
opportunities including a world-class art museum, a symphony orchestra, an opera,
an active jazz society, and many theatres. A variety of activities are available not
only in Toledo but also in the nearby (1-2 hours driving) cities of Ann Arbor, Columbus,
Cleveland, Dayton, Detroit, and Fort Wayne. Within 3-5 hours of driving distance,
one can also visit Cincinnati (OH), Chicago (IL), Pittsburgh (PA), Lexington (KY),
Louisville (KY), Buffalo/Niagara Falls (NY), and Toronto, Canada. Toledo, as most
of the Great Lakes region, has a humid continental climate characterized by four distinct seasons with
varying temperature and precipitation.
Not far from Toledo are numerous fun and interesting attractions. Additional information
about Toledo and the northwest Ohio area can be found in the following links:
City of Toledo
Toledo Region & Attractions
Toledo Attractions & Directory
Top Toledo Restaurants