To fully experience the Toledo Zoo & Aquarium, you'll have to come before the day's festivities begin. Thousands of animals representing hundreds of species are housed within the facility's historic buildings and immersive exhibits.

The best part? Entry is free to wedding guests after 2 p.m.

Globally renowned, the Toledo Museum of Art houses an extensive array of breathtaking pieces collected from across human history. Enjoy the works of Francisco Goya, Thomas Cole, Vincent van Gogh, and countless other masters. Your visit to The Glass City won't be complete without touring the museum's extensive glass art collection.

Admission is free to the public.

Enjoy 5,000 acres of natural beauty and 70 miles of trails in nearby Swanton, Ohio. The natural habitats in the park range from oak savanna to wetlands to vegetated sand. Prickly-pear cactus, wild lupine, and sand cherry bloom atop dry, hot dunes just yards away from orchids thriving in low, wet swales.

The park is open from 7 a.m. to sunset, and admission is free.

If you're seeking an activity to entertain your little ones (or your inner child), look no further than the Imagination Station. This interactive science center will educate and amaze with exhibits and games for all ages. Learn about the natural world or explore the wonders of engineering.

Admission is $16 for adults and $14 for kids ages 12 and under.