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188something. 189 190Learn more about why you should make it in Toledo.</p> 191 192 </div> 193 194 195 </div> 196 197 </figure> 198 </div> 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 <div class="section"> 213 <figure class="hasCaption" style="background: url(/media/1505/owe_affordable.jpg) no-repeat center center; background-size: cover;"> 214 215 <figcaption class="captionBorder" style="background-color: #252729;"> 216 <h2 class="noMargin">Affordability</h2> 217 <p class="noMargin">Whether you prefer starry nights or city lights, the Toledo Region offers a complete range of safe neighborhoods to call home. Choose from communities of virtually every size and type, from historical neighborhoods, small towns and suburbs, to loft-style living in the heart of downtown.<br/> 218<br/> 219While the quality of life in the Toledo Region is among the nationâs best, housing prices and average cost of living are amongst the most affordable. So go ahead. Dream big. Because when you make it here, youâre making it on your own terms. 220 <br/> 221 <br/> 222 </p> 223 </figcaption> 224 <!--<img class="captionBg" src="/media/1505/owe_affordable.jpg">--> 225 226 </figure> 227 </div> 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 <div class="section"> 242 <figure class="hasCaption" style="background: url(/media/1886/toledo-region_sports_2_1920x1080.jpg) no-repeat center center; background-size: cover;"> 243 244 <figcaption class="captionBorder" style="background-color: #252729;"> 245 <h2 class="noMargin">Sports</h2> 246 <p class="noMargin">Find your favorite mascot in the Toledo Region and unleash your inner fan. Named the âtop minor league marketâ by Sports Business journal, Toledo is home to the world famous Toledo Mud Hens and Toledo Walleye. College fans can cheer on the University of Toledo Rockets or the Bowling Green State University Falcons in one of their premier facilities. Get off the bleachers and into the game with a community sports league or enjoy one of our top notch golf courses. Sports are a great source of pride in the region and no matter the season, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy non-stop sports entertainment. 247 <br/> 248 <br/> 249 </p> 250 </figcaption> 251 <!--<img class="captionBg" src="/media/1886/toledo-region_sports_2_1920x1080.jpg">--> 252 253 </figure> 254 </div> 255 256 257 258 259 260 261 262 263 264 265 266 267 268 <div class="section"> 269 <figure class="hasCaption" style="background: url(/media/1497/proximitymap_1920x1080_v3.jpg) no-repeat center center; background-size: cover;"> 270 271 <figcaption class="captionBorder" style="background-color: #252729;"> 272 <h2 class="noMargin">Getting Around</h2> 273 <p class="noMargin">Located in the heart of the Midwest, a convergence of highways, railways and waterways have long made Toledo a central transportation hub. For generations, families have recognized the unique opportunity offered by the Regionâs convenient transportation systems. With Toledo Express Airport, close proximity to Detroit Metro Airport, the TARTA bus system and over 200 miles of bike paths, getting to work, getting to school, and even getting away is easy. Whether you are traveling across town or across the region, the best that life has to offer is waiting just minutes away. 274 <br/> 275 <br/> 276 </p> 277 </figcaption> 278 <!--<img class="captionBg" src="/media/1497/proximitymap_1920x1080_v3.jpg">--> 279 280 </figure> 281 </div> 282 283 284 285 286 287 288 289 290 291 292 293 294 295 <div class="section"> 296 <figure class="hasCaption" style="background: url(/media/1894/toledo-region_arts-and-culture_1_1920x1080.jpg) no-repeat center center; background-size: cover;"> 297
298 <figcaption class="captionBorder" style="background-color: #252729;"> 299 <h2 class="noMargin">The Arts & Culture</h2> 300 <p class="noMargin">Museums. Art galleries. Heritage festivals. Symphonies. Opera. If itâs creative, there is a space for it in the Toledo Region. The Arts and Culture scene has developed into a powerful, vibrant and interconnected cultural community that embraces both local artists and those on the international stage. Whether you prefer to applaud or be applauded, there is no shortage of opportunities to engage with local and global culture. 301 <br/> 302 <br/> 303 </p> 304 </figcaption> 305 <!--<img class="captionBg" src="/media/1894/toledo-region_arts-and-culture_1_1920x1080.jpg">--> 306 307 </figure> 308 </div> 309 310 311 312 313 314 315 316 317 318 319 320 321 322 <div class="section"> 323 <figure class="hasCaption" style="background: url(/media/1313/packos_food.jpg) no-repeat center center; background-size: cover;"> 324 325 <figcaption class="captionBorder" style="background-color: #252729;"> 326 <h2 class="noMargin">Food & Drink</h2> 327 <p class="noMargin">Take pleasure in the delicious culinary heritage of the Toledo Region and sample diverse and creative fare at a variety of restaurants, cafes, and local eateries. Indulge in Hungarian dishes at the beloved Tony Packoâs or reward yourself with a New York strip steak at Mancyâs Steakhouse. The regionâs dynamic array of dining spots will give you a new appreciation for Midwestern cuisine. 328 <br/> 329 <br/> 330 </p> 331 </figcaption> 332 <!--<img class="captionBg" src="/media/1313/packos_food.jpg">--> 333 334 </figure> 335 </div> 336 337 338 339 340 341 342 343 344 345 346 347 348 349 <div class="section"> 350 <figure class="hasCaption" style="background: url(/media/1885/toledo-region_education_1_1920x1080.jpg) no-repeat center center; background-size: cover;"> 351 352 <figcaption class="captionBorder" style="background-color: #252729;"> 353 <h2 class="noMargin">Education</h2> 354 <p class="noMargin">The Toledo Region has a strong, ongoing commitment to education from kindergarten through postdoctoral training, which includes extensive and highly rated public and private school systems.<br/> 355<br/> 356Access to quality educational institutions and continuing education opportunities can be the lifeblood of a professional community. The Toledo Region is home to college communities brimming with the energy of higher learning. 357 <br/> 358 <br/> 359 </p> 360 </figcaption> 361 <!--<img class="captionBg" src="/media/1885/toledo-region_education_1_1920x1080.jpg">--> 362 363 </figure> 364 </div> 365 366 367 368 369 370 371 372 373 374 375 376 377 378 <div class="section"> 379 <figure class="hasCaption" style="background: url(/media/1887/toledo-region_nature_1_1920x1080.jpg) no-repeat center center; background-size: cover;"> 380 381 <figcaption class="captionBorder" style="background-color: #252729;"> 382 <h2 class="noMargin">Nature</h2> 383 <p class="noMargin">When the Midwest was settled, the convergence of the Maumee River and Lake Erie made Toledo a transportation hub and a central location for gathering and doing business. It also made Toledo a scenic and recreational destination.<br/> 384<br/> 385Surrounded by fresh water, more species of fish and birds make their home here than almost any other locale on the continent. The natural wonders of the Toledo Region have made it a favorite place to be for outdoor enthusiasts, boaters and sportsmen looking to cross-country ski, bike, fish, camp and sightsee. 386 <br/> 387 <br/> 388 </p> 389 </figcaption> 390 <!--<img class="captionBg" src="/media/1887/toledo-region_nature_1_1920x1080.jpg">--> 391 392 </figure> 393 </div> 394 395 396 397 398 399 400 401 402 403 404 405 406 407 <div class="section"> 408 <figure class="hasCaption" style="background: url(/media/1895/toledo-region_healthcare_1_1920x1080.jpg) no-repeat center center; background-size: cover;"> 409
410 <figcaption class="captionBorder" style="background-color: #252729;"> 411 <h2 class="noMargin">Healthcare</h2> 412 <p class="noMargin">In Northwest Ohio, the network of health and social service organizations is strong. The regionâs hospitals include some that rank as the nationâs very best in key areas of care. The region also boasts doctors, nurses, specialists and technicians who are among the most experienced and well-trained in the nation. 413 <br/> 414 <br/> 415 </p> 416 </figcaption> 417 <!--<img class="captionBg" src="/media/1895/toledo-region_healthcare_1_1920x1080.jpg">--> 418 419 </figure> 420 </div> 421 422 423 424 425 426 427 428 429 430 431 432 433 434 <div class="section"> 435 <figure class="hasCaption" style="background: url(/media/1307/villageidiot_music.jpg) no-repeat center center; background-size: cover;"> 436 437 <figcaption class="captionBorder" style="background-color: #252729;"> 438 <h2 class="noMargin">Music & Entertainment</h2> 439 <p class="noMargin">Our top rated venues feature world-class concerts, movies, theater and comedy. This season, Toledo welcomes country star Keith Urban and recording legend Sir Elton John at the Huntington Center, the Toledo Symphony rocks to the music of the Rolling Stones on stage at Stranahan Theater and Jerry Seinfeld headlines the Holy Toledo Laugh Fest. 440 <br/> 441 <br/> 442 </p> 443 </figcaption> 444 <!--<img class="captionBg" src="/media/1307/villageidiot_music.jpg">--> 445 446 </figure> 447 </div> 448 449 450 451 452 453 454 455 456 457 458 459 460 461 <div class="section"> 462 <figure class="hasCaption" style="background: url(/media/1310/handmadetoledo_shopping.jpg) no-repeat center center; background-size: cover;"> 463 464 <figcaption class="captionBorder" style="background-color: #252729;"> 465 <h2 class="noMargin">Shopping</h2> 466 <p class="noMargin">Convenience, accessibility, and selection are the perks of the regionâs best indoor and outdoor malls and shopping centers. The wide variety of local shopping options include high-end and discount stores along with food offerings to appease your shopping appetite. Franklin Park Mall, The Shops at Fallen Timbers and The Town Center at Levis Commons offer shopping at stores such as Apple, H&M and DSW to name a few. 467 <br/> 468 <br/> 469 </p> 470 </figcaption> 471 <!--<img class="captionBg" src="/media/1310/handmadetoledo_shopping.jpg">--> 472 473 </figure> 474 </div> 475 476 477 478 479 480 481 </div> 482 </div> 483 </div> 484 </div> 485 486 487 488 </div> 489</div> 490<div class="showFooter desktopOnly"><img src="/media/1411/info_circle-01.png"/></div>
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