10 TOP Things to Do in Northwest Ohio (2026 Activity Guide)

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.

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

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

Toledo Zoo

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

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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.

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.

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.

Aerial View of Anthony Wayne Bridge and Toledo Skyline at Golden Hour

Glass City Center

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

Nickel Plate Beach

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

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.

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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.

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

Downtown Toledo

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Restaurants, live music and theatres are some highlights of Downtown Toledo. Make a stop by Fifth Third Field or Huntington Center while you're exploring.

Historic Downtown Sandusky

Though Historic Downtown Sandusky may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Merry-Go-Round Museum and Maritime Museum of Sandusky.

Perry's Victory International Peace Memorial

Ottawa Hills

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

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Westgate

Westgate might not have many top sights, but Savage Arena and Glass Bowl are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Ottawa

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ottawa and surrounding area, you can visit Ottawa Park Golf Course and Savage Arena.

Bancroft Hills

When in Bancroft Hills, you can plan a visit to Savage Arena and Glass Bowl, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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