Toledo
The Glass City
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Other Name: The Auto Parts Capital of the World, District: Ohio, State: Mid West, United States of America
Area: 84.1 sq mi
Languages Spoken: English
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Toledo is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Lucas County.The city has many beautiful churches and some lovely Spanish-style architecture. Today, the economy is largely driven by the glass and automotive industries.Location
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Located in a contemporary building on the Maumee River downtown, this museum is composed of eight main areas, each focusing on hands-on science for all ages. There`s a high wire cycle you can ride and a motion Simulator Theater.
Toledo''s historic Old West End, located west of downtown near the Toledo Museum of Art, is one of the largest concentrations of late 19th century Victorian buildings in the US. The 25-block area boasts hundreds of restored structures, ranging from 1200 to 10,000-square feet.
The Toledo Museum of Art, founded in 1901, houses a diverse collection of art with special emphasis on 19th and 20th century European and American paintings. The museum''s glass pavilion, opened in August of 2006 features an extensive collection of glass objects, ranging from ancient times to the present.
This world-renowned zoo is home to the world''s first Hippoquarium, an underwater viewing area where patrons can watch the daily activity of a hippopotamus family. The zoo exhibits more than 4000 animals, including polar bears, elephants, cheetahs, snow leopards, orangutans, gray wolves, gorillas, African dogs This world-renowned zoo is home to the world''s first Hippoquarium, an underwater viewing area where patrons can watch the daily activity of a hippopotamus family. The zoo exhibits more than 4000 animals, including polar bears, elephants, cheetahs, snow leopards, orangutans, gray wolves, gorillas, African dogs etc.