Apple Butter Festival of Grand Rapids

Located in the riverside city of Grand Rapids, the Apple Butter Festival is a celebration of all things apple.

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Toledo, Lake Erie & Western Railway and Museum
TLEW
The museum is re-opening soon after renovations but they offer motorcar train rides that overlook that Maumee River Saturdays and Sundays from Noon to 5 pm which can be found here. Check website for availability.
June-October: the first and 3rd Sat of the month noon-4PMFree (donations appreciated), train rides: $6/adults, $4/kids 3-12
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Thurston State Park
Mary Jane Thurston State Park
Offers hiking, hunting, fishing, and boating along the Maumee River.
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Beaver Creek Preserve
A preserve with meadows and brush. Offers stargazing sessions.
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BG Wind Farm
One of the first commercial wind farms in Ohio, it started in 2003, and recouped its costs in 2015. The site consists of four turbines that stand at over 250 ft tall that can generate over 7 megawatts. On clear days they can be seen from Wooster Street. Has an info board on site.
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