Few people realize that historic estates are scattered throughout the Buckeye State. (Be sure to check out Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens the next time you’re in the Akron area.) There’s one gorgeous Ohio mansion that dates back to 1930s you can tour year-round. Wildwood Manor House in Toledo is beautifully preserved and free of charge to tour. It’s a hidden gem few Ohioans have yet to discover—and it belongs on your bucket list.
Welcome to Wildwood Manor House, a historic treasure that features 18th-century Georgian architectural style.
Jennifer B/TripAdvisor You’ll find it tucked away in the heart of Metroparks Toledo at Wildwood Preserve Metropark.
Built in the 1930s and gorgeously preserved, this historic mansion covers 30,000 total square feet and has more than 50 rooms.
Kanbaatar/TripAdvisor From January - March, you can visit Wildwood Manor House on Sundays from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
The best part? Tours are free of charge. You’ll learn all about the family that lived here and the legacy of the brothers who founded Champion Spark Plug Company, R.A. and F.D. Stranahan.
Kanbaatar/TripAdvisor You can visit Wildwood Manor House from April - October on Wednesday - Friday and on Sundays from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
The Georgian style and intricate details of the home will make you feel as if you’re taking a walk back in time.
Kanbaatar/TripAdvisor Fun fact: There are a total of 16 fireplaces in Wildwood Manor House.
During the 1970s, citizens voted to preserve the home and turn it into a public park. Today, it’s a beloved landmark that both locals and visitors adore.
Barbara G/TripAdvisor For more information about this one-of-a-kind home, visit the Metroparks Toledo website.
If you visit in the winter, be sure to come back in the spring or summer when the surrounding gardens are in bloom. It’s enchanting. <3
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Have you ever explored Wilwood Manor House before? If so, we want to know what your experience was like!
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You’ll find it tucked away in the heart of Metroparks Toledo at Wildwood Preserve Metropark.
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From January - March, you can visit Wildwood Manor House on Sundays from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
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You can visit Wildwood Manor House from April - October on Wednesday - Friday and on Sundays from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Fun fact: There are a total of 16 fireplaces in Wildwood Manor House.
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For more information about this one-of-a-kind home, visit the Metroparks Toledo website.
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For more beautiful homes you can tour in Ohio, check out our previous article: This Underrated Mansion In Ohio Is A True Hidden Gem… And Will Take Your Breath Away.
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Address: Wildwood Manor House, 5100 Central Ave, Toledo, OH 43615, USA
