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Sylvania, OhioCATHY SMITH, LICENSED REALTOR OHIO & MICHIGAN ~ CathySmith@IdealProperties.net 419-280-3942
Sylvania, Ohio
Welcome Sylvania, Ohio— in every sense, truly a melting pot. Conveniently located in Lucas County, part of Greater Toledo metropolitan area, Sylvania offers residents easy access to downtown Toledo and our neighboring city-suburbs that are home to thriving civic life. The Sylvania-Toledo region borders the state of Michigan, and its ideal location makes Sylvania residents within four hours of seven major cities: Detroit, Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Indianapolis, and Chicago. The City of Sylvania offers residents a feeling of small-town charm and charisma. Sylvania’s landscape is the ideal destination for those who want to experience the diversity of all of Ohio’s natural beauty, with a geography that is diverse and unique. The western shores of Lake Erie are perfect for soaking up the sun’s rays and give visitors the sensation of a coastal vacation, while the rock cliffs and gorges of nearby areas are ideal for nature enthusiasts. Cultural neighborhoods in “pocket districts,” from Slavic and Latino to German, Polish, Hungarian and Italian, are a hotspot for visitors to infuse their visits with delicious foods and authentic art. The residents of Sylvania embrace the culture and vibrancy of neighboring Toledo—explore the links below to discover Sylvania, Lucas County and Toledo’s progress and prosperity! Discover Ohio- Ohio Board of Tourism
Sylvania Chamber of Commerce Tourism Board
Greater Toledo Convention and Visitors Bureau
Toledo Local Connection
Toledo Visitor’s Guide PDF
Toledo Travel Guide
Perrysburg Convention & Visitor Bureau
Fremont/Sandusky County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Bowling Green Convention & Visitors Bureau
Seneca County Convention & Visitors Bureau
History As far back as 1680, French trading posts operated in the region that now makes up Toledo and its suburban cities. European settlers first arrived in the area in 1794, following the Battle of Fallen Timbers and the erection of Fort Industry. Many settlers fled the area during the War of 1812, and resettlement of the area did not begin until 1817, with the Port Lawrence settlement at the mouth of Swan Creek, which created the area that is today’s downtown Toledo. The Vistula settlement, which was founded shortly afterwards, is the area that now makes up Toledo’s historic north end. Founded in 1833 on the west banks of the Maumee River, Toledo was originally incorporated under Monroe County in the Michigan Territories. Toledo was later re-founded in 1837, concluding the bloodless “Toledo War” and incorporating under the state of Ohio. Toledo was slow to grow, unlike many early American “boomtowns”, and did not see significant area growth until the completion of the Miami and Erie Canal and the introduction of rail lines into the area. With railroads, Toledo became a hub of industry and commerce, bringing carriage makers, glass manufacturers, breweries and furniture producers, as well as new residents and immigrant populations following the new availability of factory jobs to the area. Sylvania was, like Toledo, settled in 1833 and is named for the dense forests of the region. In 1835, the Ohio Legislatures ordered the establishment of Sylvania Township within the boundaries of what was then Wood County. Its boundaries included all of what has come to be Sylvania Village and the City of Sylvania, Lucas County. The City of Sylvania is still an incorporated entity within the boundaries of Sylvania Township, which was never officially removed. As such, residents of the City of Sylvania and Sylvania Village also vote for the Sylvania Township elected positions. The Sylvania-Toledo area is historically, culturally and architecturally rich, with patriotic ties to the Civil War and the Underground Railroad. The historic districts of Toledo and its suburban cities feature restored and maintained examples of architecture which span all styles and eras: Colonial. Georgian, Italian Renaissance, Queen Ann, Flemish Gothic, Greek Revival, Dutch Colonial, French Second Empire Victorian and International style homes and buildings line the streets, a proud testament to the people who have made Sylvania and Toledo a rich tapestry of Americana. To learn more about the history, historical sites and districts, museums and buildings of Sylvania, Lucas County or the metropolitan Toledo area, please visit: Explore Toledo Historic Sites
Sylvania Historic Links
History of Sylvania Township
History of Sylvania
Explore Toledo History
Maumee Valley Heritage Corridor, Inc.
Maumee Valley Historical Society
Museums and Historic Sites Sylvania Village Online
Sylvania Historical Village and Heritage Center Museum
Lathrop House & Underground Railroad
Sauder Village
Toledo’s Attic: A Virtual Museum of Toledo, Ohio
The Old West End
Historic Westmoreland Neighborhood
Fort Meigs State Memorial
Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center
Wildwood Manor House
Toledo Firefighters Museum
Toledo Police Museum
Wolcott House Museum Complex
Willis B. Boyer Museum Ship
Monroe County Historical Museum
Toledo History Museum
Maritime Museum of Sandusky
American Civil War Museum of Ohio
Toledo Area Tours Group Tour Index, Explore Toledo
Tour Itineraries
Glass City Tour
Small Town Charm Tour
Past, Present Perfect! Historical Tour
Haunted Toledo Walking Tour
Old Port Clinton Ghost Walk
577 Foundation Tours
Lake Erie Tour Route and Lighthouses
Parks and Recreation
Northwest Ohio Nature
Olander Park System
Sylvania Recreation Corporation
Toledo City Parks Guide
Toledo MetroParks
Index of Toledo MetroParks
Wildwood Preserve Metropark
Pearson Metropark
Swan Creek Preserve Metropark
Side Cut Metropark
Oak Openings Preserve Metropark
Secor Metropark
Farnsworth Metropark
Bend View Metropark
Providence Metropark
Fallen Timbers Battlefield Metropark
Blue Creek Conservation Area Metropark
Ohio State Parks
Maumee Bay State Park
South Bass Island State Park
Kelleys Island State Park
Catawba Island State Park
Crane Creek State Park/ Magee Marsh Wildlife Refuge
East Harbor State Park
Geneva State Park
University/Parks Trail
Wabash Cannonball Trail
International Park
Olander Park
R. A. Stranahan Arboretum
Toledo Botanical Garden
577 Foundation
Lake Erie Islands
North Coast Beaches
Camping, Fishing & Outdoor Recreation Sandpiper Boat Rides along Maumee River
Covered Wagon Camp Resort
Stony Ridge KOA/Toledo East
Get Reel Guide Service
Reel Fun Charters
Sandpiper Boat Tours
National Center for Nature Photography
The Appold Planetarium at Lourdes College
Sports and Activities Explore Toledo Sports
Index of Baseball Fields, Toledo
Ohio Skate of Maumee
Q-Zar - Indoor Laser Tag
Sylvania Tam-O-Shanter Sports & Exhibition Center
League Park
Fifth Third Field
Huntington Center
Lucas County Stadium/Ned Skeldon Stadium
Toledo Speedway
Raceway Park
Toledo Mud Hens
Toledo Walleye
Glass City Rollers
Golf & Country Clubs Golf Link, Sylvania Golf Courses
Golf Link, Toledo Golf Courses
Sylvania Country Club
Highland Meadows Golf Club
Spuyten Duyval Golf Club
Cottonwood Golf Course
Legacy Golf Course
Inverness Club
Maumee Bay State Park Golf Course
Attractions and Activities Sylvania residents enjoy the benefits of the lifestyle of an urban hamlet with the conveniences and luxuries of their closeness to the larger metropolitan area of Toledo. Music, science, history, dining, shopping, theatre and art come together in Toledo's melting pot of experiences. From the quiet beauty of Toledo’s Metropark system to upscale shopping and dining destinations, Sylvania residents are offered a diverse choice of entertainment opportunities. With everything from nightclubs and spas to world-class art galleries available, our residents have a busy calendar to choose from. Theatre festivals, little theatres and playhouses put on shows ranging from small community productions to lavish Broadway-styled revues. Dance recitals, art exhibits, festivals, farmer’s markets and crafts shows are available year-round. Museums, galleries and the Toledo MetroZoo are other popular area attractions, with the downtown areas of both The City of Sylvania and metropolitan Toledo being home to some of the most interesting shops, bookstores, coffeehouses and fine dining destinations in all of Ohio. The culinary traditions of Ohio’s fusion of immigrant groups have defined our local cuisine. Whether preserved as a tradition in the ethnic neighborhoods or integrated into Toledo’s emerging world of haute cuisine, there’s a new flavor waiting for you in Ohio. Whether your tastes run to cultural events or rock and roll shows, zoological excursions or sampling the street foods of our pocket neighborhoods, exploring history or nature, there’s always something exciting waiting for residents of Sylvania and visitors to our area. Spend afternoons taking in exhibits at the Toledo Museum of Art or browsing the vendors at the Ottawa Hills Farmers' Market and take in the sunset at one of the glorious parks of the Metropark system. Spend an evening at the movies at the Sundance Kid Drive-In, or instead explore science and history at the Imagination Station. Ghosthunters can traverse the Old Port Clinton Ghost Walk with the Toledo Ghost Hunters Society and at the end of the day, kick back and enjoy dinner at one of the unique local getaways that Sylvania is famous for. Come to Sylvania, where your location puts you in the center of everything but “away from it all”. To learn more about attractions and activities available in Sylvania, Lucas County or the greater Toledo area, please visit: Theatre, Culture and the Arts Toledo Area Attractions
Toledo Music Scene
Toledo Arts Scene
Do Toledo: Explore the Arts
Toledo Theatre Guide
Map of Toledo Area Art Galleries
Toledo Area Arts Organizations
Ohio Arts Council
Arts Commission of Greater Toledo
Sylvania Community Arts Commission
Maumee Council for the Arts
Toledo Museum of Art
Classes, References and Library Resources at the Toledo Museum of Art
Centennial Terrace
The Peristyle Theatre
Toledo Symphony Orchestra
Owens Community College Center for Fine & Performing Arts
Stranahan Theater & Great Hall at the Masonic Complex
Franciscan Theatre & Conference Center
Toledo Opera
Maumee Indoor Theatre
Valentine Theatre Downtown
Collingwood Arts Center
Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion
Ballet Theatre of Toledo
Toledo Repertoire Theatre
Toledo Jazz Orchestra
Glassmen Drum and Bugle Corps
Family and Kids Attractions Toledo Family & Kids Activities and Attractions Guide
Family-Friendly Tour Itineraries
Toledo Zoo
Fossil Park
The Imagination Station
African Safari Wildlife Park
Cedar Point Amusement Park
Toledo Public Library Locations
Sandpiper Boat Rides along Maumee River
Toledo Public Pools Index
Sundance Kid Drive-In
Merry-Go-Round Museum
Shopping, Dining, Leisure and Attractions Leisure & Attractions Toledo Area Attractions
City of Toledo Attractions Guide
Toledo Nightlife
Explore Toledo Nightlife
Area Movie Theatres
Toledo Ghost Hunters Society
Ohio Haunted Places
Haunted Lucas County
Hollywood Casino Toledo
Snook's Dream Cars Auto Museum
Ahava Spa & Wellness Center
BODY & SOLE Massage Therapy and Reflexology Center
Shopping Toledo Shopping Guide
Explore Toledo, Shopping Guide
Shops of the Toledo MetroParks
MacQueen Orchards, Inc. Farmer’s Market
Ottawa Hills Farmers' Market
Toledo Farmers Market
Westgate Farmers' Market
The Shops at Fallen Timbers
The Town Center at Levis Commons
Westfield Franklin Park
Dining Sylvania Restaurants
Top Restaurants in Sylvania
Toledo Dining Guide
Restaurant Guide, Toledo
Toledo Restaurants & Dining Guide
Jenna's Mediterranean Restaurant
Chandler Cafe
Rudy's Hot Dogs
Avenue Bistro
Mr. Freeze
Treo Restaurant & Bar
Tony Packo's Cafe
The Docks
Mancy’s Steakhouse
Pizza Papalis
Arturo's Fritz & Alfredo's
Schottenheimers Restaurant
Events Geologically, culturally, civically and historically rich, Sylvania is a forward-thinking, progressive community that honors its small town values and idealism while embracing its cosmopolitan outlook. With so many different parks, attractions, recreational activities and destinations to offer visitors, a lifetime of days in Sylvania would leave visitors with scant time enough to see it all. Likewise, the metro area of Toledo events calendars are jam-packed daily, leaving no visitor or resident ever in the position of finding themselves bored or at a loss of things to do in the Sylvania region. The cultural diversity of Sylvania, Lucas County and the Toledo area are celebrated year round in a host of colorful festivals. The Sylvania Fall Festival, Lagrange Street Polish Festival, Fossil Fest and the Crosby Gardens Arts Festival are area favorites that are not to be missed. To find out what sporting, historic, cultural or ecological events are happening during your time in the Sylvania area, please visit these sites: Special Event Association of Northwest Ohio
Toledo Events
City of Sylvania Events Calendar
Sylvania Township Events Calendar
Explore Toledo Events
Sylvania Dancing Under the Stars
Sylvania Star Spangled Banner Celebration
Sylvania Relay for Life
Dream Cruise
Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic
River Ball Race
Sylvania Triathlon
Sylvania Arts, Crafts & Antiques Festival
Fossil Fest
Sylvania Fall Festival
Sylvania Holiday Happenings
Lucas County Fair
Lights Before Christmas
Crosby Gardens Arts Festival
Monster Truck Jam
Lagrange Street Polish Festival
Greek-American Festival
LatinoFest
Rotary Ghost Walk Tales & Tombstones
Toledo MetroParks Events Calendar
The Arts Commission of Greater Toledo Events
Toledo Zoo Events Calendar
Toledo Museum of Art Events Calendar
Collingwood Arts Center Events Calendar
Toledo Ballet Seasonal Calendar
Valentine Theatre Events Calendar
Toledo Opera Events Calendar & Ticketing Information
Toledo Repertoire Theatre Seasonal Calendar
Toledo Botanical Garden Events
The University of Toledo Urban Affairs Center Calendar
577 Foundation Events
Toledo Symphony Season Performances
Glass City Rollers Bouts & Events
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