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We are not just boring farm land.

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Whether you are new to the area, or have been living here your whole life, Northwest Ohio has multiple opportunities for adventures fun for all ages. It is a great spot for family and friends to reunite, check out some of the tourist attractions that Northwest Ohio has to offer.

1. Toledo zoo- Ropes course

This new attraction added to the Zoo this year has just increased the Toledo Zoo's popularity. Book your appointment to zip line through the African Safari.

2. Maumee bay

3. Concerts

Click here who's scheduled to come in our neck of the woods

4. "The spot" in Oak Openings

The nationally recognized new Instagram spot is located in our neck of the woods. Check out #thenwohiospot on Instagram for more photos of The Spot in Oak Openings Preserve, and make sure you include your hashtag when you post your picture, ya never know you might make national news with your photography.

5. Michaels

Some may think this is lame.. but who doesn't love a day spent crafting? You can find anything at Michaels. Whether its decor to change up your room, or a canvas and paint to make your Pinterest board come to life. Make sure you download the app and get the weekly 40% off coupon.

6. Cedar point

"America's Rockin Roller Coast!"

7. Kayaking on the Muddy Maumee River

Whether you have your own Kayak, or need to rent one. There are multple spots on the Maumee river that have resonable prices kayaking availablity. Check it out!

8. Putt putt

Becuase who doesnt love a game of Putt Putt? Click here to see the closest Putt Putt is close to to you

9. Toledo Botanical garden

Sometimes you got to take time to smell the roases.

10. Ventures Aloft Hot Air Balloon Rides

Do you have the guts to fly in a hot air ballon? Make your appointment now!

11. Imagination station

Who doesnt love Science?

12. Dietschs Ice Cream

All homemade ice cream, Its worth the drive. Learn more here.

13. Hollywood Casino

14. Fifth Third Field

Home of the Mud Hens!

15. BGSU night life

16. Walleye Game

Whether your a fan of hockey or not, the Huntington center never disappoints.

17. Sky Zone

18. Wine & Canvas

Check out Toledo's Wine and Canvas schedule here.

19. Toledo Museum of Art

20. Kalahari

21. Put in Bay

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21 doable day trips in Northwest Ohio

We are not just boring farm land.

1. Toledo zoo- Ropes course

2. Maumee bay

3. Concerts

4. "The spot" in Oak Openings

5. Michaels

6. Cedar point

7. Kayaking on the Muddy Maumee River

8. Putt putt

9. Toledo Botanical garden

10. Ventures Aloft Hot Air Balloon Rides

11. Imagination station

12. Dietschs Ice Cream

13. Hollywood Casino

14. Fifth Third Field

15. BGSU night life

16. Walleye Game

17. Sky Zone

18. Wine & Canvas

19. Toledo Museum of Art

20. Kalahari

21. Put in Bay

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Here are just a few of those things.

Take the time to thank that one friend in your life you will never let go of.

1. Thank you for being the one I can always count on to be honest.

2. Thank you for accepting me for who I am.

3. Thank you for teaching me what real love feels like.

4. Thank you for always making sure I'm safe.

5. Thank you for going through things with me.

6. Thank you for teaching me to take care of myself.

7. Thank you for going out of your way to make me feel supported.

8. Thank you for always being there to back me up, even when you know I'm wrong.

9. Thank you for constantly pushing me to live up to my potential.

10. Lastly, thank you for making such a huge impact on my life.

It sucks, but you’ll make it through

1. Please just be seasonal allergies

2. I must not have gotten enough sleep last night

3. I’ll just take a little nap

4. Oh no, I have so much due tomorrow!

5. I’m fine, I’ll just sleep it off

6. Do I have to be responsible today?

7. Ugh no, I can’t actually be sick

8. Alright, I’ll take some medicine and I’ll be fine

9. This is the worst day of my life

10. Mom?

11. She was right (like always)

12. Too bad you're busy and can’t take the day off tomorrow

13. You think about taking the day off, but realize you have like three tests

14. You think you're actually going to be sick forever

15. Finally, you're better!

Sleepovers are not a thing. They're just not.

1. You only ask things once.

2. Seriously, you only ask once.

3. When you do muster up the courage to ask your parents for something, you creep around and wait until they’re in a good mood.

4. Before you get that final yes, you have to go through an interview.

5. If you ever got “the eye,” you knew you were screwed.

6. You were always the first to leave your group of friends when hanging out.

7. If you say you will be home at a certain time, you better be home at that time.

8. Seeing a missed call from your parents sends fear and horror through your veins.

9. If relatives are coming over to the house, your room better be clean.

10. You are careful about what jokes you share with your parents.

11. "You’re not an adult until you turn 18! You can do whatever you want then!"

12. If plans change while you’re out, you better text or call.

13. Don’t talk back. Ever.

14. When you’re called by your full name, you’re in deep trouble.

15. Don’t make them call your name twice.

16. Sleepovers are not a thing.

17. Despite all of these things, you know your parents love you.

For better or for worse

1. Pets

2. Mornings

3. Mistakes

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6. Taking care of yourself

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