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  Zoombezi Bay

  4850 W Powell Rd, Powell, OH 43065, USA

  • Spaces for 12-20 Guests
  • 1 Event Space
  • 1 Meeting Space
  • 1 space at this venue

  Located adjacent to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Powell, Ohio, Zoombezi Bay offers a one-of-a-kind destination for company outings, family reunions, birthday celebrations, fundraisers, and private events. Spanning more than 22 acres, the award-winning water park features thrilling attractions, private cabanas, customizable catering options, and exclusive after-hours rental opportunities that create unforgettable group experiences. Whether hosting an intimate gathering or a large-scale company picnic, the dedicated events team helps tailor every detail, with flexible venue options, group packages, and unique experiences designed to bring guests together for a day of fun and lasting memories.

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  Heritage Center

  890 8 Mile Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45255, USA

  • Spaces for 25-223 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Theater
  • 4 Total Spaces

  Anderson Center Events is an Anderson Township, Ohio facility offering a collection of distinctive spaces for weddings, receptions, birthdays, corporate events, and more. The Anderson Center at 7850 Five Mile Road features six versatile spaces -- from sun-filled atriums overlooking Anderson Center Lake to a 223-seat professional theater equipped with state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems. The Heritage Center Arboretum, located at 890 Eight Mile Road, is a restored historic farmhouse set on an arboretum, providing an intimate setting for smaller gatherings of up to 45 seated guests, with a tented outdoor patio that accommodates up to 150 for receptions. All event spaces include tables, chairs, and staff setup, with a building attendant on-site throughout each event. Rental linens are available in more than 50 colors, and supplemental equipment -- including projectors, laptops, and easels -- is provided at no additional charge. Anderson Township residents receive discounted rental rates.

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  Barrington Golf Club

  350 N Aurora Rd, Aurora, OH 44202, USA

  The Barrington Golf Club is the ideal location for any kind of special occasion thanks to its breathtaking scenery, delectable food options, and impeccable service. If you choose to have your wedding, shower, birthday party, or golf excursion with us, we will make it a day that you will always cherish and remember in a fantastic way. Congratulations on your recent engagement! We are aware that you are about to embark on a journey, and it is our goal to ensure that it is one that is trouble-free, enjoyable, and one of a kind. The Barrington Golf Club has a staff of caterers that have had extensive professional training and are available to help you organize every aspect of your event, from the very beginning to the very end. We collaborate closely with you to fulfill any requirements that your particular event may have. Download a copy of our Wedding Packet. If you would like, the Chef here would be happy to design menus specifically for you. Our primary objective is to make your event one of a kind and unforgettable, as well as comfortable and personal for you and each of your guests to enjoy. We have included a sampling of our information in the hopes that it will provide you with an overview of our services and facilities. I would be more than pleased to arrange a tour of the premises for a time that is suitable for you. Once more, I am grateful to you for taking an interest in our wonderful facilities.

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  Collingwood Arts Center

  2413 Collingwood Blvd, Toledo, OH 43620, USA

  • Spaces for 549 Guests

  Collingwood Arts Center occupies a landmark historic complex in Toledo's Old West End, with the building's oldest section dating to 1872 and expanded by the Ursuline Nuns through 1905. The center preserves and activates this storied property as a hub for art, performance, and community — housing more than 80 active artist studios, three theaters, a historic mansion, and a dedicated circus space. The center hosts a rotating calendar of public events, including Toledo Fringe Fest and community theater productions. The building is also recognized as one of Ohio's most famously haunted locations, having been featured on the Discovery and Travel Channel, and welcomes groups for private ghost hunt experiences.

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  Rhinegeist Brewery

  1910 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA

  • Spaces for 60-250 Guests
  • 1 Bar
  • 4 Historic Spaces
  • 4 Breweries

  Rhinegeist offers a unique and versatile venue that seamlessly caters to both weddings and other events. Nestled in downtown Cincinnati, our spaces boast a perfect blend of industrial charm and modern elegance, providing an unforgettable backdrop for any special occasion. Whether you’re envisioning a romantic wedding reception or planning a corporate event, Rhinegeist provides a distinctive setting that captivates guests. Rhinegeist ensures that every wedding and corporate gathering is executed with style, sophistication, and unforgettable character. Experience seamless events that leave a lasting impression at Rhinegeist!

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  Red Tail Golf Club

  4400 Nagel Rd, Avon, OH 44011, USA

  • Spaces for 140-215 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Country Club

  Red Tail Golf Club is a private golf and country club set on more than 400 acres in Avon, Ohio, in Cleveland's western suburbs. The property was developed from farmland into a championship golf course that has earned recognition from players across the country, and takes its name from the red-tailed hawks native to the surrounding landscape. The clubhouse hosts events for both members and non-members, with three banquet rooms accommodating gatherings of up to 150 guests. The Carnegie Room is the largest of these, offering state-of-the-art audiovisual technology and a wrap-around deck overlooking the golf course — suited for wedding receptions, gala dinners, and corporate events. The St. Andrews Room provides a more intimate setting for smaller gatherings, while the Patio Café opens seasonally for outdoor dining alongside fire pits, bocce courts, and views of the course. Experienced Event and Banquet Specialists coordinate all on-site functions, and the culinary team offers customizable menus — from wedding packages to à la carte and buffet selections. Offsite catering with delivery is also available through the club.

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  The Glidden House Hotel

  1901 Ford Dr, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA

  • 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.

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  Welcome to the Farm

  1054 Old River Rd, Cleveland, OH 44113, USA

  • Spaces for 120-250 Guests
  • 1 Bar
  • 1 Event Space
  • 1 Meeting Space

  Welcome to the Farm brings a lively country-inspired atmosphere to Cleveland's Flats East Bank waterfront. Combining rustic charm with Nashville-style entertainment, the venue features warm wood accents, a spacious dance floor, live music, and inviting outdoor areas overlooking the river. Ideal for corporate gatherings, birthday parties, cocktail receptions, and social celebrations, this vibrant destination offers a relaxed setting with plenty of personality. Guests can enjoy Southern-inspired cuisine, refreshing cocktails, and an energetic ambiance that makes every occasion memorable.

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  Big Darby's Ravine

  9945 Keplar-Ford Rd, Orient, OH 43146, USA

  • Spaces for 200 Guests

  Big Darby's Ravine is a rustic country wedding and event venue in northern Pickaway County, Ohio, south of Grove City and within 30 minutes of downtown Columbus. Formerly known as El Darby Ranch, the property sits on a landscape of woods, meadows, and waterfront along Big Darby Creek — giving it a secluded, natural character well suited to celebrations that call for something outside the city. The venue features two indoor entertainment rooms anchored by a massive brick and stone fireplace, a full bar and kitchen, and a variety of outdoor gathering areas. A covered patio provides shaded seating for guests, an open patio overlooks the pond, and a waterfront pergola serves as a dedicated ceremony space at the water's edge. Big Darby's Ravine hosts weddings, birthday celebrations, holiday parties, graduations, bridal and baby showers, social events, and corporate meetings. Venue tours are available by appointment, and the property is currently accepting reservations for 2026 and 2027.

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  Camp Mary Orton

  7925 N High St, Columbus, OH 43235, USA

  • Spaces for 60-300 Guests
  • 1 Historic Space
  • 3 Meeting Spaces
  • 1 Venue with Activities

  Nestled in Columbus, Ohio, Camp Mary Orton is a historic camp and event venue operated by The Godman Guild Association. The centerpiece is the 5,000-square-foot Lodge, constructed in 1938, featuring original hardwood floors, high-beamed ceilings, and a 14-foot-wide stone fireplace. The climate-controlled Lodge accommodates up to 250 guests across two connected large rooms, an industrial kitchen, and an outdoor terrace overlooking the grounds — making it a sought-after setting for weddings, receptions, corporate events, and private celebrations. Beyond the Lodge, the property offers the Huntington Room for groups up to 125, equipped with A/V equipment, a sound system, a loft conference space, and an indoor climbing wall for team-building programs. A separate conference room handles smaller gatherings of up to 60. On-site catering is available through Blue Bow Tie Catering, and the expansive wooded grounds include hiking trails, basketball and volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, a challenge course, and a seasonal pool.

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  Pickerington Senior Center

  150 Hereford Dr, Pickerington, OH 43147, USA

  • Spaces for 250 Guests
  • 1 Event Space

  The Pickerington Senior Center, established in 1974 with its current building completed in 1984, serves adults aged 50 and older in Pickerington, Ohio. The center's mission is to promote healthy aging, independence, and well-being through health, wellness, educational, cultural, and recreational programs and services. The facility includes a main event area accommodating up to 250 guests, a commercial kitchen, a library, and an arts and crafts room. The event space is available to both members and the general public for weddings, meetings, seminars, birthday parties, and other private events. Over five decades, the center has grown alongside the Pickerington community, offering an active year-round calendar that spans fitness classes, card games, watercolor painting, line dancing, organized trips, and monthly luncheons.

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  Ohio University Southern Campus

  1804 Liberty Ave, Ironton, OH 45638, USA

  • Spaces for 16-500 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Theater
  • 2 Event Spaces

  Ohio University Southern sits on eight acres in Ironton, Ohio, where a blend of historic and modern campus buildings, anchored by the Riffe Center and its signature rotunda, creates a distinctive backdrop for gatherings of many sizes. The campus offers a variety of meeting rooms, promotional spaces, a multi-purpose event area, and outdoor venues that can be reserved for meetings, conferences, banquets, galas, and more. Options range from intimate conference rooms for a dozen guests to auditoriums seating 300 or more, including the 120-seat Spriggs Auditorium in the Dingus Technology Center. The Main Rotunda accommodates up to 200 guests for larger celebrations, while the outdoor Collins Patio hosts up to 40. Eduroam Wi-Fi is available across campus, and both commercial and non-profit rental rates are offered, with reservations coordinated through the Dean's Office.

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  The Clintonville Woman's Club

  3951 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214, USA

  • Spaces for 180 Guests

  The Clintonville Woman's Club is a historic event venue in Columbus, Ohio, founded in 1939. The clubhouse is perched atop Adena Brook Ravine and sits adjacent to Whetstone Park of Roses, giving the property a distinctly natural backdrop in one of Columbus's established neighborhoods. The main gathering space is a multi-level ballroom with hardwood floors, cathedral ceilings, and exposed wood beams — a setting well-suited for wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, showers, bar and bat mitzvahs, and corporate functions. A shaded outdoor garden provides a quieter option for intimate ceremonies, while a private dining room and two additional meeting rooms round out the space for smaller gatherings and breakout use. An in-house chef provides customized menus spanning breakfast through dinner, with food served on bone china. On-site private parking is available for all events.

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  The Inn at Brandywine Falls

  8230 Brandywine Rd, Northfield, OH 44067, USA

  • Spaces for 40 Guests

  The Inn at Brandywine Falls is a historic Greek Revival home built in 1848, listed on the National Register of Historic Homes. It sits within Cuyahoga Valley National Park, just steps from Brandywine Falls, surrounded by the park's woods and trails. The property offers six guest suites across the original farmhouse and a renovated carriage barn, each with a private bath and its own historic character, along with a full breakfast each morning. Beyond overnight stays, the Inn hosts small gatherings such as private meetings, overnight retreats, elopements, family and friend reunions, and afternoon teas, with space for up to 22 guests. New innkeepers took over the property in April 2023, continuing its role as a quiet, historic retreat inside the national park after 36 years under previous ownership.

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  Vue

  95 Liberty St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA

  • Spaces for 280 Guests

  Vue Columbus is a modern, all-inclusive event venue in Columbus's historic Brewery District, built for weddings, corporate meetings, conferences, and social celebrations. The venue accommodates up to 200 guests for a combined ceremony and reception, up to 250 for a reception only, and up to 150 for an outdoor ceremony, with meeting spaces that flex from small teams of 5 up to conferences of 250 attendees. The venue's spaces include the 4,000-square-foot Main Space, an open, naturally lit room with state-of-the-art AV technology; The Flip Side, a 2,000-square-foot adaptable room suited to social events, wedding receptions, or business meetings; and the Green Room, a more intimate space for smaller gatherings such as workshops or cozy wedding ceremonies. A patio with large glass panels and a courtyard offer outdoor space for cocktails and photos, with downtown skyline views. Vue Columbus's packages are built around in-house catering from its own kitchen team, Gourmet Fresh, along with bar service, florals, DJ, and décor bundled into a single planning process. The venue also offers complimentary parking for 65 vehicles directly behind the building and was recognized with The Knot's Best of 2024 award.

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  Bessie Benner Metzenbaum Park, Geauga Park District

  7940 Cedar Rd, Chesterland, OH 44026, USA

  • Spaces for 75 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Park

  Bessie Benner Metzenbaum Park is a natural park managed by the Geauga Park District in Chester Township, Geauga County, Ohio. The park preserves a rich mosaic of habitats — mature beech-maple woodlands, conifer plantations, a 140-foot sandstone knoll, wetland areas fed by Griswold Creek, and the remnants of an abandoned orchard — that together attract a wide variety of wildlife throughout the seasons. Three trails wind through the park, totaling 1.15 miles, including two paved accessible pathways and one primitive trail suited to more adventurous visitors. For outdoor gatherings, the park offers the Wisteria Hill Shelter, an open-air pavilion set within the woodland landscape. The shelter accommodates up to 75 guests and is equipped with picnic tables, electrical outlets, and a grill, with reservations available through the Geauga Park District.

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  The Tail Gate Club

  351 S 30th St, Heath, OH 43056, USA

  • Spaces for 225 Guests
  • 1 Event Space

  The Tailgate Club is an Ohio State-themed event center in Heath, Ohio, just outside of Columbus, comfortably fitting up to 225 guests for birthday parties, graduations, wedding receptions, retirement parties, corporate events, and football watch parties. The space includes comfortable seating, retro booths, and bar seating, with a hardwood floor refinished by the venue's owners as part of the original renovation. Rental includes tables, chairs, parking, and Wi-Fi, with no hidden service charges. Hosts are free to bring their own caterers or vendors and can dress the space up or down with their own decorations, or lean into the venue's existing Ohio State decor for a built-in party theme. The Tailgate Club is owned by Phil and Lee Manogg, longtime residents of the Heath and Newark area who purchased and renovated the building themselves.

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  StoneWater Golf Club

  1 Club Dr, Highland Heights, OH 44143, USA

  • Spaces for 25-350 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant
  • 1 Bar
  • 8 Total Spaces

  StoneWater Golf Club is a semi-private golf and events destination in Highland Heights, Ohio, that has operated since 1996. Under the leadership of the Neidus sisters — Lindsey, Whitney, and Kathryn — who took over in 2015, the club has grown into what the team describes as an award-winning golf course, premier event venue, top-notch academy, renowned restaurant, and backyard bar. Eight distinct event spaces accommodate gatherings from 20 to more than 200 guests. The Great Room handles large-scale celebrations — weddings, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, corporate events, and receptions — while The Library offers an intimate setting for cocktail hours. Outdoors, The Veranda, The Porch, and The Lawn provide open-air options across a range of guest counts, and The Yard functions as a seasonal outdoor bar and entertainment venue with live music and a pet-friendly environment. In-house catering is led by Executive Chef Kathryn Neidus, with fully customizable menus, bar service, and event design available across all spaces. A dedicated coordination team handles room setup, vendor coordination, and day-of concierge support. StoneWater has earned recognition from The Knot and WeddingWire, including The Knot's Best of Weddings designation from 2021 through 2023.

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  Blue Heron Lake

  2061 OH-193, Dorset, OH 44032, USA

  • Spaces for 120 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Barn
  • 1 space at this venue

  The Venue at Blue Heron Lake is a rustic, nature-immersed wedding destination in Dorset, northeast Ohio, operating seasonally from late May through mid-October. The property spans a pine forest with shaded ceremony sites, open fields, a calm clear lake, and a rustic pavilion open on two sides to the surrounding landscape. A separate A-frame building provides a bridal preparation space, and an on-site rustic kitchen — equipped with a sink, refrigerator, and hot plate — supports caterers and self-catered events. Jean Freeman established the venue on the family property where she raised four children, and that personal history lends the land a lived-in warmth. Couples may hire any licensed caterer and provide their own alcohol in accordance with Ohio law. The venue accommodates up to 120 guests and specializes in smaller, intimate celebrations.

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  Middleburg Heights Community Center

  16000 Bagley Rd, Cleveland, OH 44130, USA

  • Spaces for 60-300 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 3 Meeting Spaces

  The Middleburg Heights Community Center is the Recreation Department's hub for the City of Middleburg Heights, hosting seasonal programs, special events, and concerts throughout the year alongside its private event rentals. Its 5,000-square-foot banquet facility accommodates wedding receptions, showers, corporate events, and meetings. Community Rooms A, B, and C can be combined into a ballroom-style space with banquet seating for up to 250 guests and theater seating for 350, with standard tables and chairs included in setup. Community Room B and Community Room C are also available individually, seating up to 60 and 70 guests banquet-style. For outdoor gatherings, the Community Center's pavilions each hold approximately 60 people and include picnic tables, electrical outlets, and a grill.

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