Findlay Travel Guide

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Explore Findlay

Things to Do  

Visit Findlay University

Visit Findlay University, Findlay

 Rich62 Says:  We enjoy seeing the campuses of colleges and universities as we travel. Here is a small university that has taken the name of its town.We attach 3 photos of campus buildings. CLICK THE PHOTO TO ENLARGE AND TO SEE THEM ALL.In the 2009 Division 2 national championship game, it... 

the university of findlay

the university of findlay, Findlay

 cielo85 Says:  it's not really a must see activity but it's what you can see anywayit's small and cute and i loved the sunshine 

For Railroad Buffs

For Railroad Buffs, Findlay

 packerjo Says:  Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation is a place to ride a train. It is a non-profit organization. It has a B & O depot and will have a museum. I recommend this place. For more informaton www.nworrp.org 

Hotels  

Drury Inn & Suites Findlay

 2 Reviews and 89 Opinions  Very nice hotel. Our room was wonderful! We used the fold out couch-bed, which was a great addition.... 

Fairfield Inn Findlay

 37 Opinions

Restaurants  

Revolver: Mouth watering

Revolver: Mouth watering, Findlay

 rapturetravel Says:  I have traveled all over the world and the best food I have ate is in this small little town in Finlay Ohio. The chef really knows how to make your mouth water and wanting to return. SO yes I will some how return on my next travels, even if it is out of the way. I had a... 

Panera Bread: Great Panini Sandwiches, great soups & salads too

Panera Bread: Great Panini Sandwiches, great soups & salads too, Findlay

 Rich62 Says:  Coast to Coast, Panera Bread is our favorite chain of restaurants. The Turkey Artichoke Panini is a long-time favorite of mine. But everything is good. 

fricker's: ummmmm chicken again

fricker's: ummmmm chicken again, Findlay

 cielo85 Says:  nice foodand you only have to pay half of the price for the chicken on tuesday teriyaki chicken wings 

Wilson: Best Burgers and Malts around!!

Wilson: Best Burgers and Malts around!!, Findlay

 mrogge Says:  If you like Wendy's, you'll LOVE Wilson's burgers and malts! The "Special" (lettuce, mayo & tomato) is my favorite. Be aware if you order a burger with "everything," it will only include mustard, onion and pickle. The "Special" and a "Malt" (like Wendy's "Frosty". 

Nightlife  

Brandys Caffe: Lets play pool

Brandys Caffe: Lets play pool, Findlay

 steviedoa Says:  Its a great club lot off pool tables at least 6.I used to do tournaments there for the APA. Being an intangible asset with the APA since 1994. What you didn'y know is how scoresheets were altered by adding innings adding names for people that didn't even play.As long as pay... 

George House: George House

George House: George House, Findlay

 macejd Says:  George House is the BEST coffee house in town ... not to mention the only one :O) George House has a large food menu (hot and cold), coffees, teas and other specialty drinks. There are tons of books to browse through, board games to play and semi-private areas for chatting... 

Transportation  

Need an oil change?

Need an oil change?, Findlay

 Rich62 Says:  We had been searching for many miles for a Jiffy Lube to get an oil change on our trip. No Jiffy Lubes to be found on our route. But we found this "Oilers" franchise in Findlay one evening after they had closed. So we were staying in town that night anyway, and figured we... 

Car for sure

Car for sure, Findlay

 WILDEFLOWER Says:  The streets are not that bi here. I would definately say use a car.The pictures you see are by Henry Cole book "Clara Caterpillar and by Ruth Heller book "Many Luscious Lollipops" 

Shopping  

Walmart and a Thrift Store
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Fox & Wolf

I love to find treasures int he thrift stores. They are so fun to explore. There is a Salvation Army Thrift Store on the main street.

The sailboat is showing an illustration by Eugeni Michalovich book "The Fox & The Wolf"

Written Oct 11, 2002

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Local Customs  

Be Friendly
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Lion King

The people here are very friendly. If ytou smile, most will smile back!

The picture you see is by David Wisniewski book "Lion King of Mali"

Written Oct 11, 2002

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Warnings and Dangers  

There is good and bad
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Kapok Tree

Just like anywhere you go. Same precautions night and day.

The picture you see is by Lynne Cherry book
"The Great Kapok Tree"

Written Oct 11, 2002

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Tourist Traps  

None really!
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Robin Hood

I didn't see or hear of anything that can get cha!
The picture you see is by Edward McCandlish book "Robin Hood"

Written Oct 11, 2002

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What to Pack  

Layered Clothing
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Cat in the Hat

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: We started out int he morning in sweaters and by noon we were wearing our t-shirts and jeans.

Miscellaneous: The picture you see is by Theodor Geisel Dr. Seuss book "Cat In The Hat" One of my favorites.

Written Feb 25, 2003

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Off The Beaten Path  

Weekend Fun flying Remote Control Airplanes

Weekend Fun flying Remote Control Airplanes, Findlay

 knpjdad Says:  Just over the tracks on S.R. 18 is a Remote Contol club that gets most of it's traffic when the wind is low, and the weather is warm, stop and see them anytime. It's great fun watching anything from 42% scale models taking off to the flying lawnmower!! Hang out with them for... 

Teddy Bears 100th Anniversary

Teddy Bears 100th Anniversary, Findlay

 WILDEFLOWER Says:  The skateboard park is by the Findlay State Park. It's kind of hard to find. If you need directions I'll ask my son.The picture you see is byGijsbert Van Frankenhuyzen Book "The Legend of the Teddy Bear" 

Sports & Outdoors  

Skateboard Park
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Group Picture

Skateboard Park is in the state park of Finlay.

Group picture of all of us. Kyle, Renee, Karen and Trenton.

Updated Jan 7, 2004

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Favorites  

Mazza Museum
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Animal Dreaming

Favorite thing: The art work is all different. So many styles to see.

Fondest memory: I love this picture by Paul Morin. The book is called "Animal Dreaming"

Written Feb 25, 2003

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