Antique shops, art galleries, gift shops selling the work of local crafters, a glass blowing studio, a fine yarn shop and restaurants make Toledo an interesting place to visit. Several world class artists make their homes here, taking inspiration from the small town atmosphere and beautiful river, estuary, and rural vistas. Thirteen mile scenic drive between the Newport Bayfront and Toledo along the Yaquina River. Beautiful river and estuary vistas, great bird watching, with bike and walking lanes. Follows the track of the historic Oregon Pacific Railroad.
Historic markers tell of early settlement along the river.
The Port of Toledo at 625 Bay Boulevard provides fishing information and maintains a dock at the foot of Main Street where moorages are available both yearly and seasonally. Toledo is the only deep water inland port on the central coast. The port also has a public boat launch on the Yaquina River near the Toledo Airport. Fishermen catch perch near buoy 25 in the Yaquina, and the Siletz has good steelhead fishing in the winter. Olalla Lake north of Toledo is stocked with trout and a good spot for canoeing, kayaking, and swimming.