Toledo is located on Lake Erie, one of the world's 5 largest inland, fresh water lakes. The area is known for its outdoor sports especially boating, swimming, and fishing. Residents value their outdoor heritage and support an outstanding local as well as state park system. The Toledo zoo is an extremely alive institution winning many awards for its success with its animals. Many annual events like summer concerts by top name artists and its winter lights program attract a large number of visitors. The Toledo Museum's collection is internationally recognized. Toledo, the glass capital of the world, is also home to the Glass Pavilion where not only great works of art can be viewed but also classes can be taken with local master artisans in glass blowing and other arts. Cedar Point amusement park is nationally ranked high on the list of roller coaster enthusiasts and locals enjoy their own version of island hopping up at Put-In-Bay during the summer months. Fifth-Third baseball field, the University of Toledo Rocket basketball/football teams, and Storm hockey team provide year round live sport entertainment. People living in Toledo truly enjoy a list of amenities seldom found in one city.
Toledo's climate is moderated by its proximity to Lake Erie. In January the average temperature is -4° C (25° F); in July the average is 22° C (72° F). Annual precipitation totals about 810 mm (about 32 in). Summers in Toledo tend to be hot and humid, while winters are often cold and snowy. Spring is pleasant, though often windy and wet. Fall is brisk and full of dazzling colors, as the region's famous "Indian Summers" turn leaves from green to red, gold, and orange.
