What could be better than getting out on a beautiful spring day after the chilly winter?

This list is here to help you find new places to enjoy during the warmer weather!

Spring Daytrips from Toledo, Ohio

Short Trips: Under 100 Miles

1. Perrysburg, Ohio (11 miles from Toledo, Ohio) In honor of National Stress Awareness Month in April, I propose visiting 577 Foundation. You can de-stress by taking a pottery class, cooking class, visit the geodesic biodome, or take the riverwalk down to the serene Mighty Maumee. Photo by Jlgavino

2. Oak Harbor, Ohio (27 miles from Toledo, Ohio) Birding in Northwest Ohio is huge thanks to Magee Marsh. People from all over the country come from late April to late May to see migrating birds. The peak viewing days are around May 14. Photo by Patrick Bronson

3. McClure, Ohio (41 miles from Toledo, Ohio) Northwest Ohio is blessed with many great park systems. Of course, we have city parks, county parks, state parks, and national wildlife preserve parks. Why not try out the small, but beautiful Mary Jane Thurston State Park. Photo by Starley Shelton

4. Clayton, Michigan (59 miles from Toledo, Ohio) April 22-28 is International Dark Sky Week, so seek out Lake Hudson State Recreation Area, Michigan’s first dark sky preserve. April 26th is the New Moon during this week. BONUS: Potterville, Michigan’s Fox Park is also a dark sky and has an observatory. Photo by Pmonaghan

5. Brooklyn, Michigan (61 miles from Toledo, Ohio) The historic Irish Hills first became popular as a stopping point for stagecoach trips between Detroit and Chicago – and the tourism continues to grow today. The Irish Hills have many golf courses, wineries, lakes, and some oddities – the abandoned Prehistoric Forest, the competitive Twin Towers, Stagecoach Stop Motel and Mystery Hill. Visit Jerry’s Pub right on the lake. Photo by Friscocali

6. Detroit, Michigan (63 miles from Toledo, Ohio) Belle Isle Park is a magical little island in the Detroit River. Founded in the 1860s, the 982-acre island park has an aquarium, a conservatory, nature center, Great Lakes museum, yacht club, golf range, beach, walking and biking paths, athletic fields, fishing, playgrounds, kayaking and more. Photo by Mike Bell

7. Huron, Ohio (69 miles from Toledo, Ohio) Equipped with a golf course, sports facilities, treetop ziplining, bike rentals, nature preserve, sunset cruises, Sawmill Creek Resort is a wonderful place to spend a spring day away. Photo by Angelina Earley

Longer Trips: Over 100 Miles

8. Columbus, Ohio (149 miles from Toledo, Ohio) If you are interested in botany, glass art, gardening, or insects, then you should check out the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens this spring. Photo by Megan Myers

9. Indianapolis, Indiana (229 miles from Toledo, Ohio) The three mile Downtown Canal Walk has bike, boat, kayak and Segway rentals to explore this unique area. There are many open-air cafés to grab lunch or bring a bagged lunch and sit by some of the beautiful public artworks. Photo by Serge Melki

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