Wayne, OH, USA < change city >

Ceremony:

St. Michael Catholic Church

Reception:

Nazareth Hall

"Great venue, but a little bit out of the way."

Hotels:

Staybridge Suites

"Brand new. Very nice place to stay."

Restaurants:

Diva

"From Toledo.com: Diva Restaurant offers gourmet cuisine in a comfortable, contemporary atmosphere. Diva is an aesthetically pleasing urban retreat. With rough brick walls, a beautiful hardwood floor, stainless steel bar, high back leather booths & banquette, a coved ceiling on the main floor & fine art throughout, Diva's three floors are comfortable & inviting. In addition to Diva's main dining area, we offer two private dining rooms for parties of up to 65 seated, or 100 grazing guests. Chef Erika changes the menu seasonally, drawing inspiration from international influences, using only the freshest, finest ingredients available."

Restaurants:

Docks at International Park

"The Docks at International Park is a collection of restaurants right on the Maumee River. Many also have outdoor patios where you can enjoy your meal right next to the river. Restaurants include: Gumbo’s Bayou Grille, Zia’s Italian, Tango’s Mexican Cantina, Real Seafood Company, Navy Bistro and Eileen’s Wine & Martini Bar."

Restaurants:

Kotobuki

"From Toledo.com: The Best Sushi in Town. One our personal favorites. For the "brave", make sure to try the Maguro Nigiri (Raw Tuna), it literally melts in your mouth. For the faint of heart, don't miss out on the California rolls. Sure, once you've had one you've had them all, not true! Kotobuki's are by far the best we have ever had. We think its something they put in the rice. Quaint atmosphere."

Restaurants:

Tony Packo's

"There are a couple of Packo's locations in the area, but this is the original. A Toledo institution, this Hungarian restaurant located just across the Maumee River from downtown, is known for its spicy pickles and peppers and its Hungarian hotdogs, topped with chili. Tony Packo's, opened in 1932, was brought to the country's attention when "MASH"'s Corporal Klinger, a Toledo native, mentioned it repeatedly on the TV series. It's a unique and affordable place to eat and out of all of the restaurants in the Toledo area, the place that Suzy and I have been to the most."

Attractions:

Fort Meigs Monument and Museum

"Located just south of downtown Toledo in the suburb of Perrysburg, Ft. Meigs is the largest wooden-walled fortification in North America. Built in 1813 to defend the Ohio country against the likely British invasion from Lake Erie, Ft. Meigs has been restored to its original condition. Visitors can tour the seven block houses, five cannon batteries and explore the new visitors' center. The Fort is open from April 1 to October 31. Admission is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, and $3 for students."

Attractions:

The Canal Experience & Providence Metropark

"Canal boats once carried goods and people 249 miles between Toledo and Cincinnati, linking Lake Erie and the Ohio River. Visitors to Providence today get a sense of what canal travel was like during a trip aboard an authentic, mule-drawn canal boat on an original section of the Miami and Erie Canal. During the 45-minute trip, including passage through an original lock, living history characters tell educational and entertaining stories about life in the late-1800s. At the Isaac Ludwig Mill, waterpower is still used to saw logs and grind grain. The mill and a nearby building that was once a hotel are two of the three remaining structures from the former canal town of Providence. The Providence Dam, just upriver from the mill, was originally constructed to keep the canal filled with water. Special events at Providence include lantern tours and an annual mill festival in July. Weekly family programs in the summer feature old-time crafts, from candle dipping to tinsmithing. Hours of Operation June through August Wednesday - Friday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Weekends Noon to 4 p.m. Canal boat tickets: $6 adults, $5 seniors (60 and over), $4 children (3 to 12), ages two and under free. Mill tours, free. Isaac Ludwig Mill June through August Wednesday - Friday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weekends Noon to 5 p.m."

Attractions:

Toledo Lake Erie Railway and Museum

"Take a ride on the historic Bluebird passenger train through the scenic Northwest Ohio countryside. The 90-minute rail journey begins in Waterville, just south of Toledo, and passes the Maumee River and historic buildings along the way. The train operates from mid-May until October 31. Special Halloween trains and other events are scheduled throughout the season. Ticket prices (for regularly-scheduled trains) are $10 for adults, $9 for seniors, and $6.50 for children 3-12."

Attractions:

Toledo Museum of Art

"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. The museum, located in Toledo's Old West End neighborhood, is free to the public."

Attractions:

Toledo Zoo

"The Toledo Zoo, located just south of downtown, was started in 1900 with a single woodchuck. The zoo has grown to be one of the ten best zoos in the country and one of the most comprehensive. New exhibits include a hippoaquarium, the first in the US. The Toledo Zoo is open year-round, except for Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Years Day. Hours are 10am - 4pm from Labor Day to May 1 and 10am - 5pm from May 1 to Labor Day. Admission is $10 for adults and $7 for seniors and children."

Golf:

Bowling Green Country Club

"Bowling Green Country Club is a 9-hole regulation length golf course in Bowling Green, Ohio. This short layout will reward good shots and provide a fun golf outing for everyone."

Golf:

Fallen Timbers Fairways

"A short distance from the Shops at Fallen Timbers."

Golf:

Forrest Creason Golf Course

"In 1964, the University opened the Forrest Creason Golf Course in its present location. The course was a 9-hole lay-out that replaced the course on campus. In 1975, under the direction of superintendent, Ken Schoeni, and course director, Bob Dudley, the course was expanded to 18 holes and a driving range was added. Forrest Creason Golf Course is a member of the United States Golf Association and an associate member of the Toledo District Golf Association. The course, semi-private, is open to the public and offers four sets of tees with a championship distance of 6,457 yards"

Golf:

Riverby Hills Golf Club

"Lush, watered fairways lead to large, finely manicured greens. The tree-lined front nine contrasts sharply with the rolling hills, creeks and lake on the back nine. The slope and course ratings vary from the four tee locations on each hole making Riverby a challenge for players of every level. Riverby also features a driving range, a fully stocked Pro Shop for all of your golfing needs, and a banquet facility for groups of 20-175."

Golf:

Stone Ridge Golf Club

"Stone Ridge is a rapidly growing semi-private club offering affordable memberships. We are also currently open to the public 7 days a week and are recognized as one of the top golf courses in Northwest Ohio."

Parks:

Farnsworth Metropark

"Farnsworth, in Waterville, is a narrow park along the Maumee River overlooking Missionary, Butler and Indian islands, which are owned by the Ohio Division of Wildlife. The park is at one end of the Towpath Trail and has a boat launch and fishing access. The Interurban Bridge, which crosses the river at Farnsworth, is partially built atop Roche de Bout, a large, protruding rock in the river that served as an early landmark for native people, European explorers and armies. The abandoned span, once the world’s largest earth-filled, concrete reinforced bridge, was part of a commuter railway system. The Bowling Green Fault, a geological feature unique to the Great Lakes region, passes through Farnsworth. The 100-mile-long fault, which runs from south of Findlay into southern Michigan, is exposed at the Maumee River when the water is low. A fault, sometimes associated with earthquakes, is a fracture in a rock formation along which some type of movement has occurred."

Parks:

Oak Openings Park

"Prickly-pear cactus, wild lupine and sand cherry bloom atop dry, hot sand dunes just yards away from orchids growing in low, wet swales. Such contrasts are what make the Oak Openings Region the subject of endless fascination for naturalists. The richly diverse area west of Toledo is built on a clay foundation and covered by wind-swept sand. It is home to Lark sparrows and Karner blue butterflies – at least 180 rare species in all, more than any other region its size in Ohio. Badgers make their home in the sand, too. Oak Openings Preserve, the largest Metropark, takes its name from the surrounding region, which is 23 times larger than the preserve. Wildwood Preserve and Secor Metroparks, the Maumee State Forest, two state nature preserves and a preserve owned by The Nature Conservancy are also located in the sandy region, forming a green ribbon through the Toledo area’s most unique natural area. Oak Openings is a birder's paradise. It is the nesting place of bluebirds, indigo buntings, whippoorwills and many other species, as well as an excellent location to see migrating songbirds in the spring. More than 50 miles of trails and fire lanes in the preserve make it easy to explore the variety of habitats that make up the Oak Openings Region, which The Nature Conservancy lists among the 200 “Last Great Places on Earth.” The Buehner Center for the Oak Openings is an interactive nature center featuring displays designed to illustrate the formation and unique features of the Oak Openings Region."

Parks:

Side Cut Metropark

"Side Cut, the first Metropark, is named for the former "side cut" extension of the Miami and Erie Canal that connected the main line of the canal with the city of Maumee. Three of the six original locks from the canal system are preserved. In spring, Side Cut is a destination for fishermen from around the country as walleye swim upriver to cast their eggs over the protective cobblestone below the rapids. When the eggs hatch, the young fish are washed out into Lake Erie. The spawn, or "spring run," is the largest of its kind on the Great Lakes. Just as the walleye are moving out, white bass move in to spawn. The flat rocks that extend into the river between Maumee and Waterville are known as the Maumee River Ledges. Ledges are a rare form of a little-known habitat called an alvar, found in only a handful of places on the Great Lakes. Side Cut has a 15-passenger tram used for group programs and weekly nature tours in the summer. A Window new Wildlife overlooks a wooded ravine and historic locks."

Shopping:

The Shops at Fallen Timbers

"The Shops at Fallen Timbers is directly adjacent to the hotel. In addition to shops, there are also several restaurants and a movie theater at the shopping center. The Shops at Fallen Timbers is an open-air lifestyle center with a streetscape design, overlooking a feature lake and boardwalk area. The 1-million-square-foot shopping center is anchored by Dillard’s, JCPenney, Barnes & Noble, and a 14-screen Showcase Cinema with stadium seating and the most advanced theater technologies in the Toledo area. Enjoy dining at P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, Granite City Food & Brewery, and Red Robin."