Top Novelty Venues

• Spaces for 150 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Historic Space

The Glidden House is a French Gothic mansion built in 1910 in Cleveland's University Circle, commissioned as the private residence of Frank and Mary Glidden, son of Glidden Paint Company founder Francis Harrington Glidden. Designed by Cleveland architect Edward Hughes Glidden, the home later served Case Western Reserve University's psychology department before its restoration into a boutique hotel. The mansion is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and holds AAA Three Diamond status. Many of the original mansion's architectural details survive today, including the library's custom bookcases, the parlor's beamed ceiling bearing the Glidden family emblem, and a loggia enclosed with glass in the 1930s. Exterior details such as fire-resisting salamanders, family crests, and carved grotesques remain on the building after more than a century. For weddings and events, the Glidden House offers the Juniper Room, a 2,600-square-foot indoor space lit by a grand chandelier with French doors and windows on all four sides, along with intimate banquet rooms suited to rehearsal dinners and small receptions. Its gardens and original gazebo provide a setting for outdoor ceremonies, and indoor and outdoor spaces together can host up to 150 guests. The hotel works with a list of exclusive regional caterers for weddings and offers 60 guest rooms and suites for wedding-party accommodations.

• Spaces for 100-500 Guests
• 5 Museums
• 1 Outdoor
• 5 Total Spaces

The Cleveland History Center serves as the flagship campus of the Western Reserve Historical Society, Ohio's oldest cultural institution, founded in 1867. Situated in the University Circle neighborhood of Cleveland, the campus brings together indoor museum galleries, two historic mansions, and landscaped garden grounds — creating a diverse range of settings for events from intimate ceremonies to large-scale receptions. The Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum's Rotunda accommodates up to 500 guests for dinners and dancing amid antique automobiles, rare aircraft, and motorcycles, offering a backdrop unlike any conventional venue. The Hay-McKinney Mansion, a Gilded Age estate, features a formal reception hall, dining room, garden, and an adjacent open lawn for tented receptions of up to 300 guests. The Hanna Courtyard Garden suits outdoor ceremonies for up to 200, with an indoor gallery reserved as a weather backup for each rental. The Norton Gallery, framed by ornate columns overlooking the courtyard, seats 130 for banquet dinners or hosts up to 300 for cocktail receptions. Corporate groups can also choose from dedicated conference and meeting rooms accommodating 10 to 100, several equipped with A/V technology and wireless access. Preferred caterers, a vendor directory, and valet parking are available to support full-service events.

• Spaces for 60-300 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Event Spaces
• 2 Country Clubs

Located in Concord, Ohio, Quail Hollow Country Club combines championship golf with warm, family-friendly hospitality. Its two distinct 18-hole courses, designed by Bruce Devlin and Robert von Hagge, offer diverse challenges amid rolling fairways and scenic woodlands. Members enjoy casual and fine dining, a resort-style pool, tennis facilities, and an inviting clubhouse perfect for both everyday dining and elegant events. Quail Hollow’s tranquil grounds create a picturesque escape for recreation and celebration alike.

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History delivers an event experience that is unforgettable by fusing education and entertainment. Our venue's fascinating exhibitions and well-known discoveries will inspire you and your guests, whether you're organizing a small dinner party, a formal corporate event, or a lavish wedding and reception. From 10 to 500 people, the Museum can accommodate them all without issue! Events can be held in one of our lovely outdoor courtyards or galleries, which both allow for seated dinners and strolling receptions where your guests can experience the wonders of science and nature. With 440 seats, our Murch Auditorium is ideal for gatherings, seminars, and plays. For an additional cost, live animal activities can be added to any event. Up to 30 60-inch round tables, 30 6-foot rectangle tables, 10 high-top tables, and 250 chairs are available for rental. You can arrange a memorable event in the distinctive setting of our refurbished Shafran Planetarium, which will have new flexible seating choices, for bookings made in the summer of 2022 or later. The Museum is pleased to provide a list of recommended caterers who will work with you to develop a specialized menu for your event. The Museum has a seven-day liquor license, so you may offer a full-service hosted or cash bar to your guests.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

The Ballroom at Park Lane is a historic event and wedding venue in Cleveland, Ohio, originally built in 1923 as a luxury hotel and speakeasy for the city's most influential clientele. In the 1960s, the building became a live music destination, hosting folk performances by artists including Bob Dylan and Arlo Guthrie. Today, the venue's Beaux Arts architecture is home to three distinct event spaces: The Ballroom, The Speakeasy, and The Courtyard. The main ballroom offers floor, booth, and balcony seating alongside a main stage equipped with professional sound, lighting, and video — suited for weddings, private celebrations, and corporate events. A bridal suite with two bathrooms serves larger wedding parties, and multiple areas throughout the property provide natural settings for event photography. Catering is arranged through a curated selection of seven exclusive Cleveland-based caterers. For out-of-town guests, the venue maintains accommodation partnerships with the Courtyard Marriott, Residence Inn, and InterContinental Hotel, all located nearby.

• Spaces for 130-700 Guests
• 2 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms

InterContinental Cleveland is a luxury hotel on Carnegie Avenue that has earned its place as one of Cleveland's most celebrated destinations for weddings and milestone events. The hotel's dedicated team — including experienced wedding specialists and an executive chef — works hand-in-hand with couples to craft fully personalized celebrations that honor every tradition and personal vision, from customized menus to comprehensive day-of coordination. Pre- and post-wedding events — rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, and morning-after brunches — are all managed seamlessly under one roof. At the heart of the hotel's event offerings stands the Founders' Ballroom, an extraordinary 8,800-square-foot space with soaring 18-foot ceilings adorned with stately crystal chandeliers and accessed by a dramatic winding grand staircase. A dedicated pre-function foyer provides a stunning setting for cocktail receptions and photos, and the ballroom itself accommodates up to 700 guests for receptions of grand scale. For couples envisioning something more intimate, the 1,700-square-foot Six Continents Ballroom — with its private pre-function area and customizable layouts — and the stylish Gallery Space deliver equally refined and beautiful backdrops. InterContinental Cleveland takes genuine pride in embracing the full spectrum of cultural traditions, welcoming Indian, Kosher, and multicultural weddings with dedicated accommodations. Contemporary wedding suites ensure the couple and their families are always just an elevator ride away from the celebration.

• Spaces for 75-150 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 2 Parks

Chickagami Park is a wooded park in Parkman Township, Ohio, managed by the Geauga Park District. Formerly operated as a Boy Scout camping facility, the park sits within the headwaters of the Grand River watershed and encompasses wetlands, streams, and uplands that make it a distinctive natural setting for outdoor gatherings. Two open-air shelters — Pine Grove and Overlook — are available by reservation for private events, picnics, and celebrations. Pine Grove Shelter accommodates up to 150 guests and features 12 picnic tables, electrical outlets, and a grill, with vault-style restrooms nearby. Overlook Shelter hosts up to 75 guests and looks out over the park's wetland meadow, offering 10 picnic tables, electrical outlets, and a grill with nearby restrooms. Shelters are reservable year-round and available for all occasions. Beyond its event facilities, the park offers four trails totaling 1.62 miles, horseshoe pits, an activity field, and 13 campsites. Reservations are made at least seven days in advance by contacting the Geauga Park District at (440) 286-9516.

• Spaces for 75-80 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Park

Observatory Park spans 1,100 acres in Montville Township, Ohio, where the Geauga Park District encourages visitors to explore nature from the ground to the galaxies. The park holds a permanent Silver Tier Dark Sky Park designation from the International Dark-Sky Association, one of only 111 such parks in the world and one of two in Ohio, and offers access to the Nassau Astronomical Station, making it a rare setting for gatherings that stretch into a truly dark night sky. For private events, the reservable Cygnus Shelter accommodates up to 75 guests with ten picnic tables, electrical outlets, and a grill; alcohol is permitted within the shelter, and restrooms are available nearby at the park's Central Plaza. Beyond the shelter, six trails totaling just under four miles wind past interactive planetary pods, life-sized Great Pyramid cornerstones, and henge stones, through old-growth forest, wetlands, and open fields that protect the Cuyahoga River watershed.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

Experiences Designed to Impress! Choose Five Iron, where gatherings are effortlessly transformed into unforgettable celebrations. Birthdays, Mitzvahs, Anniversaries, Corporate We’re crafting events that go beyond the green, providing the perfect blend of entertainment, culinary delights, and craft cocktails, in spacious and awe-inspiring settings ideal for parties of any size. Work with a member of our team to tailor your event down to every detail.

• Spaces for 45 Guests

• Spaces for 325 Guests

• Spaces for 20-120 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Meeting Space

Pine Lake Trout Club is a private fishing club set on a natural preserve in Bainbridge Township, Ohio, near Chagrin Falls. The property's stream-side setting provides a quiet, natural backdrop for private celebrations and social gatherings — from weddings and rehearsal dinners to birthday parties, bridal showers, and company holiday parties. The Reading House Banquet Room seats up to 100 guests for seated events, with all food prepared in-house by the club's kitchen and custom menus available upon request. Conference Cabin #1 is a more intimate space for up to 20 guests, suited to small meetings and private dinners. Standard linens in white or beige with hunter green or white napkins are included, and additional colors can be arranged through the club's linen service. Guests may bring their own beer, wine, or spirits; the club provides a coffee station, soda, and iced tea. Dance floors, tenting, ceremony chairs, and A/V equipment can be arranged through external vendors with management approval.

Basil Place offers event spaces for your next celebration in Chardon, Ohio.

• Spaces for 20-350 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar
• 3 Total Spaces

Perched on the east side of Cleveland in Mayfield Village, the Hilton Garden Inn / 700 Beta Banquet & Conference Center brings together exceptional hotel hospitality and impressive event capabilities under one roof. The Tuscany Ballroom — the property's showpiece event space — accommodates up to 200 guests, making it a natural home for wedding receptions, corporate galas, milestone celebrations, and everything in between. With 128 hotel guest rooms and suites, out-of-town guests can stay, celebrate, and unwind without ever leaving the property. The Great American Grill serves American fare — from burgers and pasta to steak and seafood — and the culinary team crafts fully customizable catering menus tailored to any occasion. Between events, guests can enjoy the indoor heated swimming pool, whirlpool, and fitness center. A dedicated team of event professionals guides every gathering from initial planning through the final toast, bringing the same attentiveness to quarterly board retreats and intimate private dinners as to the grandest wedding celebrations.

• Spaces for 280 Guests

• Spaces for 25-240 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Event Space
• 3 Meeting Spaces

The Solon Community Center is a city-operated event venue at 34200 Bainbridge Rd in Solon, Ohio, offering customizable spaces for weddings, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, corporate functions, galas, and family reunions. The centerpiece is a 3,300-square-foot Banquet Hall that accommodates up to 240 guests and can be configured as one large room or divided into three separate sections for more intimate gatherings. A wood laminate dance floor, full kitchen, projector, drop-down screens, and PA system are built into the space, and an outdoor terrace opens adjacent to the hall for cocktail hours and al fresco dining. Outside catering is permitted throughout the facility, and tables and chairs are provided. Smaller options include two Meeting Rooms serving groups of 10 to 65 guests, a Youth Lounge for up to 30, and an Arts and Crafts Room for up to 25 — giving the center flexibility for both large celebrations and more focused private gatherings.

• Spaces for 120 Guests

• Spaces for 100 Guests

• Spaces for 75-120 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Art Gallery
• 2 Total Spaces

Penitentiary Glen Reservation is a 424-acre nature preserve in Kirtland, Ohio, managed by Lake Metroparks. The park takes its name from a 100-foot deep gorge that earned the nickname "Penitentiary Glen" from settlers in the 1880s — the gorge was easy to enter but hard to escape, much like a jail. The grounds encompass forests, fields, wetlands, and 8.5 miles of hiking trails, and have been recognized as a "Watchable Wildlife" site by Ohio's Division of Wildlife. For private events, Forest Hall in the Nature Center accommodates up to 120 guests in a climate-controlled, wheelchair-accessible multipurpose room fitted with kitchen facilities and audio-visual equipment. Rabbit Run Shelter offers smaller outdoor gatherings for up to 75 guests. The grounds also include the Kevin P. Clinton Wildlife Center, which rehabilitates approximately 2,000 injured or orphaned animals each year, and Lake Shore Live Steamers miniature steam train rides — distinctive features that give the reservation a naturalistic character unlike traditional event venues.