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Touring-Ohio.com Providence Metro Park Trip Advisor Located just south of Toledo on SR 24 along the Maumee River is the Providence Metropark that features an authentic canal experience for visitors. Experience canal life on the Miami and Erie Canal circa 1877. Check out: Providence Metropark is located in what was once the canal town of Providence Canal Boat Providence, Ohio. More than a mile of the original Miami and Erie Canal Experience. and towpath of been faithfully restored and in operating condition including Authentic operating Lock #44 used the authentic Lock #44. in the Miami & Erie Canal. The 60' long canal boat The Volunteer, is a replica packet boat commonly Ludwig Mill and General Store are used on the canals to transport passengers. next to the Lock and can be visited without a fee. Variety of hand- Hours and dates open made products are available to purchase. The Canal Experience is open May thru October with the canal boat Period dressed staff. departing on the hour whenever there is a minimum of 5 guests. Guests should arrive at the dock at least 15 minutes prior to departure. A fee is Town of Grand Rapids is located charged for riding the canal boat. across the river and easily accessible. May - 1st Wednesday in June Wednesday - Friday: 10 - 2 Check out the local architecture in Saturday & Sunday: Noon - 4 Grand Rapids First Wednesday in June - first Wed in September Jane Thurston State Park is just Wednesday - Friday: 11 - 4 south of Grand Rapids. Offers boat launch, campgrounds. Saturday & Sunday: Noon - 4 No lodging is available except for First Wed in September - last Sunday in October a small B&B in Grand Rapids. Wednesday - Friday: 10 - 2 Saturday & Sunday: Noon - 4 Isaac Ludwig Mill (free) Wed - Sunday: 10 - 5 General Store (open throughout the year on weekends and it is free) April 1 - October 31 Wednesday - Friday: 10 - 5 Saturday & Sunday: Noon - 5 Copyright Touring-Ohio.com • All Rights Reserved.

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