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  Granville Inn

  314 E Broadway, Granville, OH 43023, USA

  • Spaces for 12-240 Guests
  • 6 Hotels
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 6 Total Spaces

  Built in 1924 by railroad and coal magnate John Sutphin Jones, the Granville Inn is a Jacobethan Revival landmark in the heart of Granville, Ohio's village center. Designed by architect Frank Packard, the property opened on June 26, 1924, and was recognized nationally as "the most costly small hotel in America." Denison University acquired and restored the inn beginning in 2013, preserving its landmark character while adding updated event infrastructure, modern guest rooms, and enhanced accessibility. The inn offers 7,000 square feet of event space across six distinct rooms and an open-air courtyard, accommodating gatherings from intimate boardroom meetings to receptions of up to 240 guests. Spaces range from the coffered-ceiling grandeur of Denison Hall to the book-lined Library and the open-air Courtyard strung with lights. In-house catering from The Oak Room features seasonal menus for seated dinners and cocktail receptions, with plated and reception-style service available. The inn's 39 rooms and suites make it a practical anchor for multi-day events and wedding parties, with room blocks available at preferred rates.

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  Sunset Terrace at Lakeview

  1800 W Erie Ave, Lorain, OH 44052, USA

  • Spaces for 150 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Waterfront
  • 1 Park

  Sunset Terrace at Lakeview Park is a waterfront event center on the shores of Lake Erie in Lorain, Ohio, managed by Lorain County Metro Parks. The venue sits amid a historic rose garden and gazebo, offering views of the lake and the Lorain Lighthouse from an open-air deck that steps down to the beach. The space accommodates up to 150 guests for weddings, private showers, conferences, and similar celebrations. Guests may bring the caterer of their choice, and rental rates range from $150 to $1,250 depending on the day and time.

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  Legend Lake Golf Club

  11135 Auburn Rd, Chardon, OH 44024, USA

  • Spaces for 30-150 Guests
  • 1 Bar
  • 2 Barns
  • 2 Total Spaces

  Legend Lake Golf Club has welcomed golfers to Chardon, Ohio since 1968, when designer Reece Alexander converted a 200-acre dairy farm in Geauga County into a Par 72 course built around Legend Lake and Legend Creek. Alexander planted more than 4,000 trees, including soft pines, white pines, elms, and maples, that have matured into the strategic defenses of a shot-maker's course known for its speedy, subtle greens and rounds that move in under four hours. The club's barn-style clubhouse keeps its original barn wood and gambrel roofline, with a circular staircase inside one of its two silos leading up to the Legend Bar and Grill, an old-world Irish pub setting overlooking the course through two large windows. This bar and dining hall doubles as the club's Banquet Center, hosting up to 150 guests for weddings, showers, reunions, baptisms and communions, birthday parties, award ceremonies, corporate dinners, and celebration-of-life luncheons. A private meeting room upstairs comfortably accommodates smaller gatherings of 25 to 30.

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  Stuart's Opera House

  52 Public Square, Nelsonville, OH 45764, USA

  • Spaces for 16-395 Guests
  • 2 Landmarks
  • 2 Theaters
  • 4 Total Spaces

  Stuart's Opera House is a historic theater and community arts center at 52 Public Square in Nelsonville, Ohio. Built in 1879 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the venue has been restored and expanded to serve as a regional hub for the arts in Southeastern Ohio, hosting more than 75 events each year — from live music and theater to film, dance, and private celebrations. The venue's renovated Grand Lobby was expanded to triple its original footprint and features hardwood oak floors, coffered acoustic tin ceilings, mahogany entry doors, and a custom bar crafted from salvaged local materials. It accommodates up to 186 guests for banquets and receptions. The historic Opera House seats up to 395 across its original floor seats, box seats, and balcony, making it a distinctive choice for ceremonies, concerts, and large gatherings. Stuart's also offers 30 Public @ Stuart's, a flexible multi-purpose room at 30 Public Square with exposed brick walls and hardwood floors, accommodating up to 115 guests for meetings and smaller events. An on-site catering kitchen is accessible to all rental spaces. The venue is wheelchair accessible, with elevator service to the main theater floor and accessible entrances at both the main lobby and 30 Public Square.

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  High Five

  1052 Old River Rd, Cleveland, OH 44113, USA

  • Spaces for 150-250 Guests
  • 1 Bar
  • 1 Event Space
  • 1 Meeting Space

  Located in Cleveland's lively Flats East Bank neighborhood, Hi 5 Cleveland offers a vibrant waterfront setting for private events and social celebrations. This energetic sports bar features expansive indoor and outdoor seating, large-screen TVs, a full-service bar, and garage-style doors that open to views of the Cuyahoga River. Ideal for corporate gatherings, birthday parties, networking events, and game-day celebrations, the venue combines a relaxed atmosphere with interactive entertainment, including pool tables and darts. With its scenic riverfront location and versatile layout, Hi 5 Cleveland provides a fun and inviting backdrop for memorable gatherings.

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  The Medina Country Club

  5588 Wedgewood Rd, Medina, OH 44256, USA

  • Spaces for 275 Guests

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  Peterloon

  8605 Hopewell Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45242, USA

  • Spaces for 125-250 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 2 Historic Spaces
  • 2 Total Spaces

  Peterloon’s history and architecture provide a setting of distinction for your function. We’re honored to have hosted nonprofit events, fundraising events, musical performances and recitals, corporate meetings and events, brunches, luncheons, dinners, rehearsals, weddings, and receptions. When constructed in 1928, every detail of Peterloon was carefully chosen for its beauty and historical relevance from European castles and estates. As you tour the home you will find architectural and design treasures. The masterful artistry found in each facet of Peterloon’s design makes the estate a magnificent and memorable venue. The incredible splendor of the home is surrounded by gorgeous exteriors. Strolling through a tunnel of natural foliage, you will find yourself entering an exquisite hidden garden that is picturesque for an intimate gathering or ceremony. The family’s European style swimming pool, including a fountain, is a spectacular backdrop for a sunset photo. The back lawn of the Peterloon estate is surrounded by a breathtaking view of the stunning property and has an expansive 55’x100’ hardscape terrace fashioned with attractive pavers that blends seamlessly with the historic appearance of the estate, complete with a walkway leading from the house and an adjacent catering space. The terrace was strategically designed to accommodate multiple sized tents. Whether you are planning a small and intimate outdoor affair or a large celebration, Peterloon can meet your needs.

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  Carnegie Hall

  1761 Tennessee Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA

  • Spaces for 150-250 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Landmark
  • 1 Historic Space

  Carnegie Hall at Newport occupies a landmark 1898 building at 401 Monmouth Street in Newport, Kentucky, originally constructed as Campbell County's first public library with a grant from philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. The building's Italian Renaissance architecture features marble columns with Corinthian capitals, original carved woodwork, high ceilings with ornate trim, and elegant chandeliers throughout its 10,000 square feet across three floors. The venue accommodates up to 250 guests for cocktail-style events and up to 150 for seated dinners. The space includes an elegant foyer -- where the marble bar once served as the library's circulation desk -- the Grand Ballroom with a stage for live entertainment, personal suites, and an outdoor garden terrace. Operated by DelightMore, Carnegie Hall at Newport offers full-service event planning, in-house catering, and coordination services, and sits one block from Newport on the Levee, five minutes from downtown Cincinnati.

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  Cuyahoga Falls Natatorium Conference & Banquet Center

  2345 4th St, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221, USA

  • Spaces for 60-300 Guests
  • 2 Event Spaces
  • 2 Meeting Spaces

  The Natatorium's Conference & Banquet Center is part of a 116,000-square-foot recreational facility in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, operated by the City of Cuyahoga Falls Parks and Recreation Department. The center is equipped to host gatherings ranging from intimate groups to events of up to 300 guests. The facility offers two dedicated event rooms — the Cuyahoga Room and the Hopewell Room — which can be used individually or opened together. The Cuyahoga Room features vaulted ceilings and a wooden dance floor alongside a small caterer's kitchen and projector screen, accommodating up to 70 guests. The Hopewell Room is a carpeted space with a large caterer's kitchen and a projector screen, accommodating up to 60 guests. Combined, the two rooms host events of up to 150 guests. Outside catering and alcohol are permitted with a uniformed officer on duty, and one-time event setup is included with every rental. Reservations can be made up to one year in advance.

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  Little Brook Meadow

  100 Edgewood Dr, Lancaster, OH 43130, USA

  • Spaces for 48-300 Guests
  • 1 Barn
  • 1 Historic Space
  • 1 Mansion

  Little Brook Meadows is a barn and lodging event venue set on a 50-acre property one mile south of downtown Lancaster, Ohio. The centerpiece is a 9,000-square-foot barn, originally a 20-stall horse barn with 1930s character, refurbished in 2012 for weddings and receptions; its 4,500-square-foot main room seats up to 300 guests with room for a dance floor and buffet tables. The grounds also include a pond, gazebo, secret garden, and grass meadows, offering couples several outdoor ceremony settings. Adjoining the barn is an 8,000-square-foot guest house, a restored Colonial-era estate that sleeps up to 20 overnight guests and can host up to 48 for a rehearsal dinner; it's rented only in conjunction with the barn. Rental of the venue is all-inclusive, covering use of the venue's props and decor, a bridal suite, and a food service room, with couples supplying their own licensed caterer and alcohol. A professional wedding coordinator assists with planning and is on-site through the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception.

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  Bottlehouse Brewery

  2050 Lee Rd, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118, USA

  The BottleHouse Brewery is known for hosting enjoyable, inexpensive, and stress-free wedding celebrations where EVERYONE is welcome. Up to 200 guests may attend weddings at our Lakewood location. Our Cleveland Heights taproom can accommodate weddings with up to 75 guests in comfort despite its modest size. Each venue features a full bar, and you can decorate the rooms anyway you like. Each venue has patios that let your guests go outside as you celebrate. Your special day is essential to us, and our devoted staff will work directly with you to make sure it is everything you had hoped it would be and more! To request something, just fill out our online form, and we'll get back to you right away. Although the price to host your wedding can vary substantially, we always work to keep your special day as inexpensive as we can. Our fee includes a sizable bar tab, and our on-site chefs, Rasul Welch of Farmer's Feast and Mike Schoen of Eugene, will collaborate with you to design the ideal menu. We don't nickel and dime you to death like many places do. Our price is clear-cut, and our staff of wedding coordinators will be there for you from the beginning of the planning process until the big day.

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  Historic Onesto Event Center

  225 2nd St NW, Canton, OH 44702, USA

  In the core of downtown Canton's historic area and arts neighborhood, the spectacular Historic Onesto, a flawlessly restored 12-story luxury hotel, is now a fully restored residential marvel featuring 42 luxury loft apartments and a stunning event center. Enter the Historic Onesto to be surrounded by the magnificent architecture of the 1930s. Visitors are welcomed by a magnificent marble staircase as they pass through the original revolving glass doors, which lead to the Grand Lobby, which has an antique crystal chandelier. The mezzanine lobby is a fantastic location for gatherings and festivities since it has huge windows and cathedral ceilings with ornate relief from the Italian Renaissance. Visitors may easily access a seating area and bar from the mezzanine lobby. Visitors are directed from the roomy Mckinley Room into the grand ballroom, which has magnificent woodwork, maple and mahogany floors, crystal chandeliers, and space for all of your family and friends. Wedding receptions and corporate parties are perfect for the opulent rooms in the Onesto Event Center, and we offer a list of recommended caterers and other vendors to assist make your planning easy. Residents of Onesto Lofts are entitled to reduced use of specific areas of the building for their own private functions.

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  Charles Alley Nature Park

  2805 Old Logan Rd SE, Lancaster, OH 43130, USA

  • Spaces for 160 Guests

  Charles Alley Nature Park is a sprawling natural park in Lancaster, Ohio, managed by the city's Parks & Recreation Department. The park's wooded grounds encompass seven miles of hiking trails, two lakes, a disc golf course, a historic log cabin, and a covered bridge — offering a distinctive setting for both private events and community gatherings. At the center of the park, the Goslin Nature Center houses an upstairs Great Room available for weddings, private parties, family reunions, and corporate conferences. An audio/visual package — featuring two 75-inch televisions and a connected sound system — is available as an optional add-on. Throughout the year, the park serves as the backdrop for signature seasonal programs including the Maple Tapping Festival, Frontier Spirit, Pumpkin Hike, and Days of Knights.

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  The Toledo Club

  235 14th St, Toledo, OH 43604, USA

  • Spaces for 250 Guests

  Founded in 1889, The Toledo Club is a historic private club in downtown Toledo, Ohio, offering multiple elegant event spaces under one historic roof. The Club blends its historic character with modern event capability, hosting everything from wedding weekends to corporate gatherings and community celebrations. For weddings, The Toledo Club coordinates full wedding weekends, including bridal showers, welcome parties, rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, cocktail hours, receptions, after parties, and farewell brunches, with a professional planning and hospitality coordination team supporting each event. The Club also hosts private events such as birthdays, anniversaries, showers, and reunions, as well as corporate events like board meetings, executive dinners, conferences, fundraisers, and holiday parties. Onsite amenities include fine and casual dining restaurants with catering, a 25-meter swimming pool, complimentary high-speed WiFi, smart TVs for presentations, saunas, and complimentary onsite parking with security. Events can be scheduled any day of the week, from early morning into the late evening, for both members and nonmember guests.

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  Clary Gardens

  588 W Chestnut St, Coshocton, OH 43812, USA

  • Spaces for 400 Guests

  Clary Gardens is a botanical garden and nonprofit event venue set on rolling hills in Coshocton, Ohio. The property traces its roots to 1907, when the Clary brothers established a greenhouse and florist operation celebrated for hothouse roses. Decades later, Elizabeth Clary sought to honor her late husband Lawrence by transforming the family land into a public garden — a vision that came to life when the gardens opened to visitors in 2001. The expansive grounds preserve two 19th-century structures — the Compton House (circa 1830) and the Garden House (circa 1850) — alongside more than thirty natural springs that flow through the hillside and sustain a landscape of roses, daffodils, magnolias, perennials, and mature trees. Wooded trails connect ceremony and reception sites to the broader botanical setting, which shifts beautifully with every season. For private events, Clary Gardens offers a covered pavilion featuring a natural-stone fireplace and built-in lighting, and a stone amphitheater carved into the hillside with terraced natural seating and a forested backdrop. Bridal and groom suites are available on-site. The venue accommodates weddings, elopements, and private receptions for guests looking for a naturally romantic setting steeped in local history.

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  Columbia Woodlands

  6593 Mckracken Dr NW, Dover, OH 44622, USA

  • Spaces for 175 Guests
  • 1 Barn
  • 1 Farm

  A unique luxury resort and wedding venue is located on 400 forested acres in the picturesque countryside of Dover, Ohio. The Spring House offers a beautiful and unforgettable experience on your wedding day, themed with rustic elegance. It can seat 150 guests in the winter and up to 175 people in the summer. You will find exquisite pine walls, iron chandeliers, a magnificent bridal suite, stone floors, a wood-burning fireplace, a full-service bar, and a catering kitchen, to name a few of our superb furnishings and amenities. The best part is having drinks with your visitors over a sizable outdoor fire pit. Your family and friends are invited to celebrate with you on your special day thanks to the convenient parking and a spectacular 4-tier fountain. In Columbia Woodlands, the pinnacle of luxury and the inherent serenity of nature are flawlessly merged. The luxurious cabins, The Meadows Luxury Tent Camp, The Spring House Wedding and Event Center, and The Pavilion at the Meadows are all located on the magnificent 400-acre property. Every element of Columbia Woodlands exhibits attention to detail, from the hand-carved rocking chairs to the tastefully chosen furnishings.

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  Anderson Center

  7850 Five Mile Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45230, USA

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

  Anderson Center Events provides a variety of event spaces across two locations in Anderson Township, Ohio. The Anderson Center at 7850 Five Mile Road features multiple indoor and outdoor settings - including the Atriums, Community Meeting Room, Large Conference Room, Lower Level Meeting Room, South Plaza, and Theater - while the Heritage Center Arboretum at 890 Eight Mile Road offers a restored historic farmhouse set within arboretum grounds. Spaces at the Anderson Center range from an intimate 25-guest conference room to a 223-seat theater equipped with state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems. The Heritage Center Arboretum accommodates up to 45 guests indoors and up to 150 outdoors under a tent. The full portfolio of venues supports weddings, receptions, corporate meetings, celebrations of life, birthdays, and more. All rentals include tables, chairs, staff setup, and a building attendant for the duration of the event. Additional amenities include rental linens in more than 50 colors, projectors, laptops, easels, and loading carts available at no extra charge. Anderson Township residents receive discounted rental rates.

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  NCR Country Club

  4435 Dogwood Trail, Kettering, OH 45429, USA

  • Spaces for 50-350 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 4 Total Spaces

  NCR Country Club spans 350 acres of rolling, wooded countryside in Kettering, Ohio, just outside Dayton. Conceived by National Cash Register Corporation president Stanley Allyn and opened in 1954, the club pairs a colonial ranch-style clubhouse with two 18-hole courses designed by famed architect Dick Wilson. The South Course is ranked among Golfweek's Top 100 classically designed courses in America and has hosted championships including the 1969 PGA Championship, the 1986 U.S. Women's Open, the 2005 U.S. Senior Open, and the 2022 U.S. Senior Women's Open. For celebrations, the club's renovated banquet rooms accommodate gatherings of 10 to 350 guests, from wedding receptions and reunions in the 4,450-square-foot Ballroom to intimate showers and dinners in the Chairman's and Embers Rooms, many with panoramic views of both championship courses. A dedicated team of catering professionals handles complete menu planning, event coordination, and event design, and event facilities are available to non-members, making the club an option for hosts across the Dayton area.

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  The Berwick Banquet Center

  3250 Refugee Rd, Columbus, OH 43232, USA

  • Spaces for 300 Guests

  The Berwick is a family-owned banquet and catering venue in Columbus, Ohio, with roots going back to 1955, when Tony and Maria Susi opened "The Berwick Seafood Manor" in Bexley. By 1964 the business had grown enough to move to its current location on Refugee Road, where an 11,500-square-foot facility now houses six banquet rooms, a dining room, and a lounge — the same space three generations of the Susi family have operated ever since. The venue accommodates private events from 10 to 400 guests, with room rental built into per-person menu pricing along with all standard linens, china, flatware, glassware, and professional staff for setup, service, and cleanup. The kitchen handles all food and beverage in-house, drawing on decades of Italian family recipes and custom menu creation. On-site wedding ceremonies are available, and the team works directly with each couple from menu selection through the last dance.

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  The Quarry Golf Club

  5650 Quarry Lake Dr, East Canton, OH 44730, USA

  • Spaces for 200 Guests

  The Quarry Golf Club is a private club in Naples, Florida, built around a Par 72 championship golf course designed by Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry in 2007. The course has played host to the PGA Champions Tour ACE Group Classic, with Golf Hall of Famers Fred Couples and Bernhard Langer among its past champions. Beyond the course, the club offers a variety of private event space suited to both relaxed, informal gatherings and more formal occasions, including weddings, anniversaries, meetings, and birthdays. Its wedding offerings extend across the full arc of a celebration, from ceremony and reception to rehearsal dinner, bridal shower, and engagement party, with an events team providing support before, during, and after each occasion. The Clubhouse rounds out the property with its own Grille and Dining Room, where the Food and Beverage team prepares to meet the culinary expectations of members and their guests for everyday dining as well as special events.

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