You don't have to travel far to enjoy Toledo's popular parks and museums. Founded in 1901, the Toledo Museum of Art features 25,000 works, including famous pieces by Vincent van Gogh, Monet, and Picasso. It's a non-profit, open to the public, and offers free admission.

You can also enjoy the day at Imagination Station, Toledo's Science Center. The center works to make science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fun and accessible. You'll find interactive, hands-on, and educational exhibits for the entire family to enjoy. Watch the Extreme Science Demonstration, an exciting performance of combustion, motion, sound, and matter. Visitors love the BOYO attraction, where riders propel themselves into the air using their own strength. You'll have a blast riding a bicycle 20 feet above the ground and taking part in the virtual roller coaster.

Another popular attraction? Metroparks of Toledo. Metroparks works to protect the community's natural resources. They also set out to restore areas that are of important environmental significance. Their goal is to build one of the greatest park systems featuring biodiversity, outdoor adventure, and historic legacy. The outdoor activities include archery, camping, fishing, mountain biking, ice skating, and nature walks. Metroparks is passionate about teaching students of all ages about northwest Ohio's ecosystem and the animals that call the area home.

The park system also showcases the Toledo Botanical Garden. Visitors can explore and discover nature's beauty and diversity. The garden has more than 60 acres of display gardens and plant collections. Gardeners come here to seek inspiration and knowledge for their landscapes. Children enjoy learning about the natural world through exploration and activities. Locals love the garden's summer concert series where they can dance to the music.

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