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nated by George P. Crosby to the City of Toledo, Toledo Botanical Garden now encompasses more than 60 acres of beauty, tranquility and opportunities for exploration and reflection. It is currently a public/private partnership between Metroparks and the non-profit Toledo Botanical Garden Board, Inc. in collaboration with the City of Toledo. A living museum for plants, Toledo Botanical Garden’s notable gardens include shade, perennial, English border, aquatic, herb, rose, dahlia and grass, among others. Special events include the Crosby Festival of the Arts (June 29-30), summertime jazz concerts, Peter Navarre Day (Sept. 8) and Heralding the Holidays (Dec. 6-8). 5403 Elmer Dr. Toledo 419-536-5566, www.toledogarden.org
Tony Packo’s Café Tony Packo’s is famous for its Hungarian-style hot dogs, for its hot dog buns signed by movie stars, other celebrities and U .S. Presidents and for its frequent mention by Toledo’s Jamie Farr on the TV series M*A*S*H*. In addition to the flagship eatery, Packo’s has a location across from Fifth Third Field, home of the Toledo Mud Hens. 1902 Front St., Toledo 800-366-4218, www.tonypackos.com
Pearson Metropark holds an ice cream social on July 10 with plenty of activities for the kids. (Maumee Bay Press photo by Ken Grosjean)
Family Fun Spots Things to do and see
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Hollywood Casino Toledo Penn National Gaming extends the red carpet to Hollywood Casino Toledo, located just off I75 on the banks of the Maumee River. The casino, which opened last year, offers 2,000 slot machine and table game positions, a sports bar, restaurants and an entertainment lounge. 777 Hollywood Blvd., Toledo www.hollywoodcasinotoledo.com
The Butterfly House Hundreds of live butterflies from North America, Central America and Asia can be seen in a beautiful indoor garden setting. Open May-August MondaySaturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday noon-5 p.m.; September Thursday-
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Sandpiper Boat The 100-passenger canal boat replica cruises upriver past elegant estates and yacht clubs, or down river toward Lake Erie. Special cruises include “Discover the River,” “Fall Color,” “Sunset and City Lights” and “Halloween Rides for Kids.” Promenade Park Jefferson Avenue & Water Street, Toledo 419-537-1212, www.sandpiperboat.com
Sundance Kid Drive-In Spend an evening under the stars at the Sundance Kid Drive-in, located across from Pearson Park. First-run films are offered on two screens April through October. The 50’s-style drive-in has all the nostalgia and the best in FM Stereo sound. Concession stand and the Butch Cassidy Canteen, a concession wagon is available. Admission prices are $8.75 per adult and $3.75 each for children 6-12. (Children ages 5 and under are free.) 4500 Navarre, Oregon 419-691-9668, greateasterntheatres.com
The Sundance Drive-In.
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