Things to do in Northwest Ohio

Activities, attractions and tours

Occasionally if it gets cold enough for long enough, beautiful blue ice will pile up beneath the lighthouse making for an otherworldly landscape. #snow
Occasionally if it gets cold enough for long enough, beautiful blue ice will pile up beneath the lighthouse making for an otherworldly landscape. #snow
The oldest lighthouse in continuous operation in the Great Lakes, it's an iconic landmark that's a must see for anyone visiting the Lake Erie Shores & Islands region of Ohio. Open to the public, you can climb to the top as well during restricted hours.
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The boardwalk descending from the trail head down towards the Sandusky River.
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What to do in Northwest Ohio

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Cedar Point Ferris Wheel

Cedar Point

Have a fun-filled day at Cedar Point and see why people love this theme park in Sandusky. Wander the lakeside and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

Cedar Point
Female Ruddy Duck. The Toledo Zoo has AZA Accreditation.

Toledo Zoo

See the exotic and native animals who live at Toledo Zoo during your trip to Toledo. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Toledo Zoo
#OurFishOurFight An enormous inflatable head of Spike, the main mascot for the Toledo Walleye hockey team, serves as a gateway for the players to enter the ice during the announcement of the starting lineups.

Huntington Center

Catch an event at Huntington Center during your trip to Toledo. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

Huntington Center
When Lake Erie has enough ice, cities of ice fisherman gather at the Catawba Island State Park to head out towards Put-in-Bay to try their luck at ice fishing. Great bucket list experience for those who've never had the opportunity.

Catawba Island State Park

You can take time to visit Catawba Island State Park during your travels to Port Clinton. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Catawba Island State Park
Grand Lake is underappreciated. It has wonderful boating and cool vistas. We stayed at a condo right on the lake. Blue Herons everywhere.

Grand Lake St Marys State Park

You can take time to visit Grand Lake St Marys State Park during your travels to St. Marys. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Grand Lake St Marys State Park
Aerial View of Anthony Wayne Bridge and Toledo Skyline at Golden Hour

Glass City Center

Learn about the events happening at Glass City Center during your trip to Toledo. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

Glass City Center
Nickel Plate Beach Ohio

Nickel Plate Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Nickel Plate Beach during your travels in Huron? Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside, or seek out the golf courses.

Nickel Plate Beach
NHRA - National Hot Rod Association drag racing event at Summit Motorsports Park. Norwalk, Ohio, USA

Summit Motorsports Park

You can take time to visit Summit Motorsports Park during your travels to Norwalk. Visit the shops in this relaxing area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Summit Motorsports Park
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Magee Marsh Wildlife Area

Explore the great outdoors at Magee Marsh Wildlife Area, a lovely green space in Oak Harbor. Stroll along the lakeside in this family-friendly area, or seek out the hiking trails.

Magee Marsh Wildlife Area

Areas of Northwest Ohio

A nice park to stop for lunch and watch the ships coming into the Maumee river from Lake Erie.

Downtown Toledo

Restaurants, live music, and theaters are just a few things travelers enjoy about Downtown Toledo. Check out Fifth Third Field or Huntington Center while you're exploring the area.

Downtown Toledo
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Historic Downtown Sandusky

While Historic Downtown Sandusky isn't home to many top sights, Merry-Go-Round Museum and Maritime Museum of Sandusky are some notable places to visit nearby.

Historic Downtown Sandusky
Perry's Victory International Peace Memorial

Ottawa Hills

Travelers like the parks in Ottawa Hills, and Wildwood Preserve Metropark is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Ottawa Hills
Aerial panorama Downtown Toldeo Ohio USA all logos removed

Westgate

While there might not be top attractions in Westgate, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Savage Arena and Glass Bowl.

Westgate
Toledo Ohio Maumee River aerial photo

Ottawa

When in Ottawa, you can plan a visit to Ottawa Park Golf Course and Savage Arena, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Ottawa
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Bancroft Hills

While Bancroft Hills isn't home to many top sights, Savage Arena and Glass Bowl are some notable places to visit nearby.

Bancroft Hills
The Wyandot County courthouse and jail was constructed between 1897 and 1900 and dedicated in 1900. The courthouse is located 1000 feet east of the site of Fort Ferree, the main headquarters of General William Henry Harrison's army in the War of 1812. Many of the soldiers who died in battle are buried in the courthouse yard.

Upper Sandusky

A clock in downtown Fostoria, on the corner of the Foster Block building, in northwestern Ohio. USA 2025

Fostoria

Sailboat approaches the Lorain Harbor Lighthouse on Lake Erie in the Great Lakes, at sunset.

Lorain

Maumee Bay State Park boardwalk

Northwood

Point Pelee National Park showing a bridge and wetlands

Leamington

Marblehead Lighthouse on Lake Erie, USA at sunrise

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