If you clicked on this article you’re probably already knee-deep in experience points, egg incubation, lure modules and you have a pocket full of candy. We know you’re probably sore from working those leg muscles, desperately walking around your neighborhood like a completely creepy adult weirdo in anxious pursuit of Pokemon. Hey, we’re with you buddy.
Since there are literally one million sources explaining how to play this relatively easy smartphone game, we’re not even going to bother explaining what those rustling leaves mean.
What we are going to do is give you a way to spend the weekend checking out public art in downtown Toledo with friends— while also *casually* incubating your eggs, hitting mad pokéstops, and getting hella swole at tons of gyms.
We’ve picked four basic routes. Want to find Abra on Adams Street? Catch a Weedle in the Warehouse District? Find a Squirtle near the waterfront? Get judiciary with a Jigglypuff? Downtown Toledo is full of Pokestops and gyms to keep you and your dex in tip-top shape. So, whether you’re Team Instinct (uh, ok), Team Valor (lol) or Team Mystic (sup)— get go’ing.
Just remember— don’t act like a moron. Keep an eye on your surroundings. Look both ways before crossing the street. Don’t disturb other people trying to enjoy their day. Don’t try to break into a tiger exhibit at the Toledo Zoo. Don’t get arrested.
Finding Abra on Adams Street
**Cracks knuckles** Ok, let’s dive into this by starting close to home— or at The Attic— ya know, wherever the heart is? Adams Street offers shopping, art, bars, eateries and the library, which gives you plenty to work with if you’re trying to convince a non-playing friend that today is totally not about leveling up.
In less than a mile, Adams Street offers five gyms and dozens of stops. We suggest breaking this mission into two parts: stop at the Courthouse to explore the plentiful area around Government Center before returning back to the rest of your Adams Street trip. See “Get judicial with Jigglypuff” for that route.
Mural at the Ottawa Tavern
Find it: 1817 Adams St.
Arrows Bike Rack
Find it: by the Ottawa Tavern at 1817 Adams St.
** GYM: Artomatic419! Mural
Train at: the sidewalk in between The Attic and Handmade Toledo, on Adams Street between 17th and 18th
Magic Frog Mural
Find it: at Adams Street behind The Attic
Adams St. Sailboat
Find it: at the corner of 17th and Adams
Stay Fresh, Stay Local mural
Find it: Just off Adams Street, less than a block up Jackson on 14th
Toledo Loves Gloves
Find it: at the corner of Adams and 13th
Toledo Loves Love Mural
Find it: 1209 Adams St.
Bicycle Rack
Find it: by visiting our office (just kidding…) it’s right next to Wesley’s at 12th and Adams
Double Dipper
Find it: corner of Adams and 12th
Maumee Valley Preservation Plaque
Find it: 1000 Adams St.
Toledo Lucas County Public Library
Find it: you can’t miss it, buddy.
William McKinley Statue
Find it: at the Lucas County Courthouse (700 Adams St.)
** GYM: Lucas County Courthouse
Train at: 700 Adams St.
10 Commandments at the Lucas County Courthouse
Find it: 700 Adams St.
Adams Street Clock
Find it: at the corner of N. Superior and Adams (by First Merit)
Cello Sculpture
Find it: corner of Adams and N. Superior
The Valentine Theater
Find it: at the corner of Adams and N. Superior
Kabuki Dancer
Find it: a block SW of the Valentine at the corner of N. St. Clair and Madison Ave.
Get judicial with Jigglypuff
You’ll probably hit the Courthouse’s gym during your romp on Adams Street. We suggest taking a break, stopping by Bleak House Coffee to energize, and postpone the rest of your Adams Street mission to get judicial.
The area around the Courthouse is filled with government-loving pokemon. Like people, pokemon come in all types— and while we aren’t sure there any are lawyers, there are definitely criminally-cute pokemon (here’s looking at you, Wigglytuff OMG). So, break out the incense and catch some critters ‘round here.
Just make sure to be respectful. This part of town is more serious than others. Don’t wander into courtrooms— they’re just filled with zubats, anyway.
James A. Rhodes Plaza fountain and statue
Find it: at Government Center, on Madison Avenue between N. Superior and N. St. Clair
Stop the Violence Mural
Find it: at the corner of Jackson and 10th
Police Officer Sculpture
Find it: on Jackson St.
Combat Veterans Wounded Memorial
Find it: on Jackson St.
Ethel Henderson Bench
Find it: at the corner of N. Superior and Jackson St.
Dragon Flag Pole
Find it: Lucas County Common Pleas Court, Jefferson Ave.
Garden Public Sculpture
Find it: at Toledo Municipal Court 555 N. Erie St.
Vortex VI
Find it: at the corner of Constitution Ave. and N. Erie St.
Pointed Red Sculpture (Major Ritual)
Find it: at the corner of Spielbusch Ave. and Constitution Ave.
Statue of a Young Man
Find it: at the US Courts Library at 1717 Spielbusch Ave.
Spielbusch Mural
Find it: at Southard Ave.
Find Squirtle near the water
Pokemon like to hang out in their natural habitats, so catch some aquatically inclined creatures by the Maumee River. Explore both sides of the waterfront and enjoy the walk across the bridge. Tired? Take a break at The Docks for some grub and soak up the view of the river.
Frogtown Froggy Museum
Find it: at 134 Water St.
Promenade Park Side
Find it: on Water St.
**GYM: Noodle’s Bar and Grill
Train at: 101 N. Summit St.
Radiance Mural on the Martin Luther King Bridge
Find it: on the MLK Bridge, Cherry St. and Main St.
**GYM International Park Toledo
Train at: on Main Street.
Frogtown Frog at The Real Seafood Co.
Find it: by the Docks at 22 Main St.
Imagination Station
Find it: at 1 Discovery Way
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza
Find it: Amtrak Toledo Station, 415 Emerald Ave.
Children’s Park
Find it: in front of Central Union Plaza, 415 Emerald Ave.
Artifacts of Childhood
Find it: in front of the Amtrak Toledo Station, 415 Emerald Ave.
Erie and Kalamazoo Railroad
Find it: by the Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza, 415 Emerald Ave.
Weedles in the Warehouse District
Home of the Mud Hens and plenty of old buildings, the Warehouse District is ripe for gameplay. By now, you might be a little worn out from all that leveling up, so revive with a snack, espresso or a couple of drinks on a bar patio. This district also boasts plenty of murals, sculptures, inventive bike racks and other creative objects.
2 Birds 1 Tweet
Find it: by Shared Lives Studio, at the corner of N. St. Clair and Perry
Toledo Mud Hens Manhole
Find it: at the corner of N. St. Clair and Monroe
The Blarney Irish Pub
Find it: at 601 Monroe St.
**GYM: Art Tatum Celebration Column
Train at: the corner of Jefferson and N. Huron, in front of the Huntington Center
Wood Grain Sculpture
Find it: at the corner of S. Superior and Washington
**GYM Spaghetti Warehouse
Train at: 42 S. Superior St.
Knitting Needles
Find it: at the corner of S. Superior St. and Market St.
Toledo Farmer’s Market
Find it: at 525 Market St.
Bassett Nut Co. Building
Find it: at 45 S. Huron St.
Huron St. Mural
Find it: on Huron St.
Moses Fleetwood Walker Square
Find it: at the corner of Huron and Washington
Huron St. Village Plaque
Find it: Between Washington and Lafayette near Grumpy’s restaurant
Bike Rack Art
Find it: on St. Clair St.
Painted Bench Art
Find it: on St. Clair St.
U.S. Post Office
Find it: 435 S. St. Clair St.
**GYM The Oliver House
Train at: 27 Broadway St.
Buckeye Beer Sign
Find it: across from Mutz at 27 Broadway St.
Fish Sign
Find it: by Mutz at 27 Broadway St.
