Celebrate the season with a festive pop-up at the Federal Inn on November 30th from 10 AM to 3 PM. Loden Floral will have your pre-ordered wreaths ready for pick-up, Foraged and Found will showcase a thoughtful selection of unique gifts perfect for the holidays and Solfood Collective will have fresh organic loaves of sourdough bread for sale. With light refreshments to enjoy, it’s the ideal way to spend the day—relax, browse, and take your time preparing for the holidays in a welcoming and festive atmosphere.
With over one million lights, the award-winning Big Tree and 200+ illuminated animal images, the 2024 edition of the electrical spectacle is sure to be both merry and bright!. (6.3 miles from inn)
Metroparks Toledo has rapidly become one of the best park systems in America, providing tremendous benefits to the community and travelers alike. There are over 200 miles of trail within the park system, and Metroparks either manages or is a participating partner in a number of additional trails. Many of these trails connect a diverse collection of parks, preserves and open spaces—some of which are flat, heavily forested, located at water’s edge or agricultural or historical in nature.
Have your pick of excursions from the Sandpiper or the Glass City Pearl along the Maumee River. The Sandpiper offers a number of relaxing and fun cruises on the Maumee River. Whether you are looking for a unique excursion with the family or a fun-filled night with friends, the Sandpiper has plenty of options to fit your needs. As for the Glass City Pearl, enjoy time on Lake Erie with cruises to Put-In-Bay, Harbor Lighthouse, and the remains of The Turtle Island Lighthouse. You can also enjoy a Musical Dinner Cruise or turn any given Tuesday into TACO Tuesday!
Holy Toledo History's GPS-guided walking and driving tours feature little-known historical facts and fascinating stories about Northwest Ohio. The tours offer advice on activities, restaurants, and bistros for guests to enjoy along the variety of tour routes. The tours are like a moving podcast—the stories move along with you. They're delivered on the free VoiceMap app. Click on "more information" to learn how to download the app and start the tours today!
After breakfast on Saturday mornings, hit downtown Toledo for their weekly farmers market. Enjoy in food trucks, fresh produce, artisans, and more on Saturday morning from 8 - 2 pm (8.4 miles from the inn)
On Friday nights, enjoy a live guided tour of the Toledo night sky and a full dome presentation of a variety of topics on the cosmos from 8:30 - 9:30pm at The University of Toledo (9.6 miles from the inn)
Settle in for some jazz and enjoy the best pizza in town with a cold one at the Village Idiot every Sunday from 5 - 8pm (2 blocks from the inn)
