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n8_mop t1_iyldn1h wrote

Reply to comment by [deleted] in Toledo Zoo welcomes twin polar bear cubs by citytiger

To be fair, our zoo and art museum are unreasonably good.

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-Goo77Tube- t1_iym8hlq wrote

As a former Toledoan, I agree wholeheartedly. In fact, if anyone asked me what I liked about Toledo, my response was typically those two things and the metro parks. Not much else going for it, but goddamn the museum and the glass pavilion are world class.

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Jfurmanek t1_iynqht5 wrote

Northern Ohio has amazing parks systems in general. Lake, Geauga, and Cuyahoga counties all have substantial metro parks holdings.

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n8_mop t1_iyutskn wrote

The metro parks are high tier parks, but I wouldn’t recommend them as a selling point for visitors. If someone is moving to the area though, they are a stellar amenity. It’s always blown my mind that the sand dunes at Oak Openings are an endemic ecosystem.

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round_a_squared t1_iyowcqp wrote

I'm about equally far from both the Toledo and Detroit zoos, and for a while the Toledo Zoo was arguably better.

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Allmightydohllah t1_iyldpp8 wrote

True, but that's because they're the only thing the city has going for it.

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eatenbysquirrel t1_iylxrs7 wrote

Kinda weird to express it that way. They are good because they are ran by competent people i think. Not because the town just chose those two things to excel at.

But anyway, yay polar bears! Can't wait to see em in Spring time

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mezzyjessie t1_iylzwyp wrote

Old school Packos… RIP. I am not a fan of the McDonald’s version they rolled out a few years back. Yes I know the OG is still there, but it’s not the same.

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Perry87 t1_iym5182 wrote

Not even the best dogs in town

Fight me

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mezzyjessie t1_iym83jf wrote

Rudy’s, Central, Jan’s or Mud Hen’s? I would love to hear what your favorites are! We’re always looking for better places.

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Perry87 t1_iym8ieg wrote

I grew up in Birmingham but whenever the family went for hotdogs we'd get Rudy's and they're my go to when I'm in town and looking for a quick lunch. I haven't had Jan's or dogs from 53rd

There was a place by Lee Williams on Starr that had good hotdogs but they're not open anymore. I think it was called Pete's

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NWOMrs t1_iymuu8i wrote

Yes, it was called Pete’s and it was the absolute best!

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TheFlyingBoard t1_iymxuwp wrote

Petes was absolutely fucking amazing. I used to go there all the time with my great grandfather before he passed. I was heartbroken when i heard that they shut down

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