The Glass Bowl Stadium in Toledo, Ohio is an iconic venue that has been a part of the city since it opened in 1938. It has a seating capacity of 25,000 and serves as the home of the Rockets football team. This historic stadium is also used for a variety of other events including concerts, corporate meetings, dinners, fancy parties and graduations.

The Glass Bowl was an annual post-season college football bowl game played from 1946 to 1949. It was held at the University of Toledo's Glass Bowl. Toledo had been a manufacturing center for glass objects, including automotive glass for nearby Detroit factories. Wayne Kohn, a shipyard worker at a Toledo glass company suggested to municipal leaders a "Glass Bowl" would be a way to build the city's and industry's prestige. The University of Toledo made the announcement of the new bowl game at a press conference in New York City on October 25, 1946.The University of Toledo operated the Glass Bowl Game as part of its regular schedule. In the four seasons of 1946 through 1949, Toledo had winning records going into the December date. Toledo won the first three contests but their perfect Glass Bowl record was shattered by the University of Cincinnati in the fourth bowl. In 1950, the game was to be played on December 2, however in early November the University of Toledo's athletic board voted to postpone the game until December 1951 – at the time, Toledo's record was 2–4. In 1951, the University of Toledo called off the game scheduled for December 1, as no schools contacted had indicated they would take part in it; the uncertainty of December weather was also cited. Like some other postseason match-ups of the era, such as the Grape Bowl and the Optimist Bowl, results are listed in NCAA records, but the games were not considered NCAA-sanctioned bowls. Game results 1946: Toledo 21, Bates 12 Newspaper accounts lack detail of the 4th quarter missed conversion.

Toledo has a rich and diverse cultural landscape that caters to all types of travelers. Food options range from traditional American fare to exotic cuisine, while nature lovers are drawn to the city's state parks and natural reserves. History buffs can explore modern museums and historic sites like The Oliver House and The Valentine Theater. Sports fans love being close to major teams like The Mud Hens baseball team and local universities with NCAA Division 1 sports programs. No matter the season, there are always plenty of activities to enjoy, from street fairs and music festivals to art exhibitions.