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  Greater Cleveland Aquarium

  2000 Sycamore St, Cleveland, OH 44113, USA

  • Spaces for 35-400 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant
  • 5 Museums
  • 5 Total Spaces

  The Greater Cleveland Aquarium is housed in the historic FirstEnergy Powerhouse along the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland's Nautica Waterfront District. The building's industrial brick architecture frames seven immersive galleries home to approximately 2,700 aquatic animals — stingrays, sharks, jellyfish, piranhas, and more — across exhibits that include a 175-foot seatube and an 11,000-gallon stingray touchpool. For private events, the aquarium accommodates 2 to 400 guests for cocktail receptions and after-hours corporate outings, allowing attendees to gather amid the marine galleries. Wedding ceremonies take place in front of a floor-to-ceiling view of marine life featuring angelfish, stingrays, and sandbar sharks, with capacity for up to 80 guests. A semi-private second-floor café space serves smaller gatherings of up to 40, and dedicated birthday party spaces host children's celebrations. Catering for larger events is provided in partnership with Windows On The River, a restaurant located within the same Powerhouse building.

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  Guy's Party Center

  500 E Waterloo Rd, Akron, OH 44319, USA

  • Spaces for 400 Guests

  Guy's Party Center is a family-owned banquet facility in Akron, Ohio, operating since 1981. Three ballrooms — the Central, North, and South — accommodate groups from 50 to 515 guests, making the venue a fit for intimate gatherings and large-scale celebrations alike. Each ballroom includes a dance floor, a stage area, a fully functioning bar, and in-house table and chair setup. The venue's in-house team handles catering and bar service, with certified food protection specialists and TIPS-certified bartenders on staff. A dedicated wedding specialist guides couples through each stage of planning. Guy's Party Center has earned the Beacon's Best Wedding Venue Award and has hosted weddings, anniversaries, graduations, fundraisers, corporate luncheons, and family reunions across its four decades in operation. Military discounts are available, and free consultations are offered for prospective clients.

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  Wendy Park at Whiskey Island

  2800 Whiskey Island Drive, Cleveland, OH 44102, USA

  • Spaces for 500 Guests

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  Red Brick Occasions

  118 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA

  • Spaces for 150 Guests
  • 1 Event Space
  • 1 Loft

  Red Brick Occasions is a full-service event center in the Red Brick District of Downtown Columbus, Ohio. The venue is operated by A Catered Event, a Columbus-based full-service catering company. The space features exposed brick walls, hardwood floors, exposed ceilings, and soft lighting, giving it a contemporary urban-industrial character suited to a wide range of occasions. Accommodating up to 150 guests, Red Brick Occasions hosts weddings, receptions, corporate meetings, conferences, and private social gatherings, with integrated catering available through the venue's operating team.

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  Great Lakes Brewing Company

  2516 Market Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113, USA

  • Spaces for 150-200 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  Great Lakes Brewing Company has been a cornerstone of the Cleveland community and an important fixture of the thriving Ohio City area since 1988. Our adaptable space combines rustic, contemporary, and industrial elements. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will take pleasure in assisting you in creating special moments for your visitors. Of course, award-winning handcrafted beers and a delectable locally sourced meal will serve as the basis for toasts, dancing, and creative storytelling. When it comes to Great Lakes, the only thing we enjoy more than a fantastic beer is a great story, so we invite you to leave your unique mark in our iconic places during your special event. Give us a hand as you share yours. Your future event would be a great fit for us! Please keep in mind that the availability of our rental spaces will determine whether or not you may have your event with us (sorry, party crashers).

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  The Virtues Golf Club

  1 Long Dr, Nashport, OH 43830, USA

  • Spaces for 280 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Country Club

  Virtues Golf Club sits 40 miles outside downtown Columbus in Nashport, Ohio, centered on a par-72, 7,243-yard championship course designed by architect Arthur Hills and ranked No. 65 on Golf Digest's Top 100 Public Courses in America. The parkland-style layout's wide fairways and immaculate greens set the backdrop for the club's 60,000-square-foot clubhouse, known locally as Licking and Muskingum County's premier event venue. The clubhouse's Main Banquet Facility seats up to 280 guests with a dance floor for wedding receptions, galas, and celebrations, while the outdoor verandah overlooks the golf course for ceremonies and al fresco gatherings. Weddings at the club include a complimentary menu tasting, a bridal suite, and comprehensive on-site planning support from a dedicated coordinator, with catering led by Executive Chef Jason Abele of the club's Overlook Restaurant.

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  Crowne Plaza Cleveland South - Independence

  5300 Rockside Rd, Independence, OH 44131, USA

  • Spaces for 250 Guests

  Ramada by Wyndham Cleveland Independence sits off I-77 in the heart of Independence's business district, approximately nine miles from downtown Cleveland. The full-service hotel provides a focused setting for corporate gatherings, social celebrations, and multi-day meetings, with Cleveland Clinic and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport both nearby. The property offers 13,811 square feet of event space across six meeting rooms, accommodating groups of up to 250 for conference sessions or banquet-style dining. A dedicated events team coordinates catering and audiovisual support throughout, and complimentary shuttle service is available for guests traveling between the hotel and CLE Airport.

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  Peacock Ridge

  3249 Alabama Ave NW, North Lawrence, OH 44666, USA

  • Spaces for 200 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Barn
  • 1 Farm

  Peacock Ridge is a barn wedding venue set on a working farm in North Lawrence, Ohio, serving couples across the Cleveland, Akron, and Canton areas of Northeast Ohio. The property is built around a temperature-controlled rustic barn that accommodates up to 200 guests, with an outdoor ceremony site overlooking a serene pond, a landscaped cocktail patio, and gardens framed by woodlands and wildflowers. The venue operates on a one-wedding-per-day model, giving couples exclusive access from 9 a.m. to midnight. Rental includes more than 1,000 décor pieces, two private dressing areas, a staffed bonfire with wood, a chauffeured golf cart, outdoor lawn games, full cleanup service, and wheelchair-accessible facilities. Couples are welcome to bring their own licensed caterer and well-behaved pets are permitted on the property.

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  Springvale Golf Course and Ballroom

  5871 Canterbury Rd, North Olmsted, OH 44070, USA

  • Spaces for 175-300 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 2 Country Clubs

  Springvale Golf Course & Ballroom is a city-operated event venue and 18-hole golf course in North Olmsted, Ohio, in operation since 1928. The property offers two distinct event spaces — a 300-guest indoor ballroom and an outdoor pavilion accommodating up to 175 — each bookable with custom, all-inclusive packages. The Springvale Ballroom suits weddings, fundraisers, corporate functions, holiday parties, and celebrations of life. It comes equipped with tables and chairs, a dedicated bar, and an adjoining outdoor deck. The Pavilion overlooks the first hole of the golf course and features gas fireplaces, a retractable awning, a dedicated bar, and televisions — suited to showers, birthday parties, reunions, and graduation celebrations.

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  Swine Creek Reservation, Geauga Park District

  16004 Hayes Rd, Middlefield, OH 44062, USA

  • Spaces for 150 Guests
  • 3 Outdoor Spaces
  • 1 Waterfront
  • 3 Parks

  Swine Creek Reservation is a 412-acre park managed by the Geauga Park District, set in the countryside of Middlefield Township among Amish farms. The reservation features a working sugarbush, six miles of trails across diverse natural landscapes, and a range of outdoor recreation — making it a distinctive setting for group gatherings and nature-centered celebrations. Several facilities are available for private rental. Swine Creek Lodge is an indoor venue with a kitchen and restrooms, situated beside a pond. Three outdoor shelters — Woods Edge, Lake Side, and Valley — each accommodate up to 150 guests and are equipped with picnic tables and grills, well suited to reunions, picnics, and informal private events.

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  The Banquet Center at St. Noel

  35200 Chardon Rd, Willoughby Hills, OH 44094, USA

  • Spaces for 100-400 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Event Space

  The Banquet Center at St. Noel is a full-service event venue in Willoughby Hills, Ohio, affiliated with St. Noel Church, offering banquet facilities for weddings, anniversary celebrations, religious milestones, corporate events, and private parties. Drawing on over three decades of catering and event-planning experience, the center hosts groups ranging from 50 to 450 guests across two event spaces. The larger Starlight Room accommodates up to 350 seated guests and is suited for substantial receptions and wedding celebrations. The smaller Courtyard Room serves more intimate gatherings of 50 to 100 guests. Both spaces are available with all-inclusive pricing that covers taxes, gratuities, service staff, security, and a six-hour evening rental period. An Executive Chef works directly with clients to customize menus available in family-style, buffet, and sit-down formats, as well as brunch and luncheon options. Guests provide their own liquor, beer, wine, or champagne; licensed bartenders are available through the venue.

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  Urbana Christian Conference Center

  1778 OH-29, Urbana, OH 43078, USA

  • Spaces for 350 Guests
  • 1 Event Space

  The Lands is a wedding and events venue in Urbana, Ohio, set in stone-and-wood spaces designed for ceremonies, cocktail hours, and receptions. Formerly known as Urbana Christian Conference Center, the venue spans more than 15,000 square feet and offers exclusive use of the facility for every booking, positioning it as one of the few large-capacity venues in the area that handles ceremony, reception, and event logistics all under one roof. The venue can comfortably host weddings and events for up to 350 guests, with a more intimate area in front of the fireplace available for smaller celebrations. Every booking includes two dedicated wedding coordinators, on-site catering from the venue's own chefs, full bar service, and audio/visual support, including a 20-foot by 11-foot LED screen for slideshows. Complete place settings, linens, and decor essentials such as vases, candle holders, and table numbers are provided as well, reducing the number of outside vendors couples need to coordinate. The Lands is run by a multi-generational, all-volunteer staff and operates as a spiritual community with a mission to be "a force for good." All proceeds from events support the venue's local youth programs in Urbana, making each celebration held there a direct investment in the community.

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  Good Night John Boy Columbus

  906 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201, USA

  • Spaces for 900-1,000 Guests
  • 2 Restaurants
  • 1 Bar
  • 2 Event Spaces

  Located in Columbus’s vibrant Short North Arts District, Good Night John Boy brings the nostalgic energy of the 1970s to private parties and celebrations. This retro-inspired nightlife destination features colorful décor, shimmering disco balls, vintage accents, and a lively dance floor that sets the stage for an unforgettable night. Ideal for birthday parties, corporate gatherings, holiday celebrations, bachelor and bachelorette parties, and social events, the venue combines playful interiors with an energetic atmosphere. Guests can enjoy handcrafted cocktails, throwback music, and a vibrant nightlife experience. With its disco-inspired design and lively entertainment, Good Night John Boy Columbus creates a distinctive backdrop for memorable celebrations.

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  Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center

  215 S Depeyster St, Kent, OH 44240, USA

  • Spaces for 10-250 Guests
  • 3 Hotels
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 3 Total Spaces

  Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center sits in downtown Kent, Ohio, directly adjacent to the Kent State University campus. Affiliated with the university, the hotel offers 94 guest rooms alongside 5,000 square feet of flexible event space, including a 10-seat boardroom, serving both campus visitors and private celebrations. For weddings and receptions, the Pizzuti Grand Ballroom seats up to 250 guests and also accommodates smaller gatherings such as rehearsal dinners and bridal luncheons, while the rooftop terrace offers a more intimate setting for up to 50 guests with views over downtown Kent. On-site catering includes vegetarian and kosher menu options, and the hotel's wedding planners connect couples with established florist, lighting, and music vendors. The hotel's on-site restaurant, Nineteen10, serves breakfast through dinner and bar service in a casual lounge setting just off the lobby. Guests can also make use of a heated indoor saltwater pool and a 24-hour fitness center during their stay.

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  Coppertop at Cherokee Hills

  5740 Center Rd, Valley City, OH 44280, USA

  • Spaces for 100-200 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Barn
  • 2 Country Clubs

  Coppertop Golf Club has welcomed events and celebrations to its Medina County property since 1963. Set in Valley City, Ohio — approximately 25 minutes south of Cleveland — the club's copper-roofed clubhouse is the visual landmark that gives the venue its name, housing a combined 22,500 square feet of event facilities. The Ballroom accommodates up to 200 guests in a 3,000-square-foot setting defined by floor-to-ceiling windows and a private deck with views of the back nine — a natural fit for full-scale receptions and seated dinners. The Barn, a 100-year-old timber structure with 1,100 square feet of gathering space, fits up to 100 guests and connects to an outdoor pergola, making it well suited for rehearsal dinners, showers, and smaller celebrations. An outdoor ceremony area with a pergola and golf-course backdrop rounds out the options. Full-service catering is provided through Taste of Excellence, and an on-site event coordinator supports planning from the first tour through the day of.

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  Lago Custom Events at Aloft Cleveland Downtown

  1111 W 10th St, Cleveland, OH 44113, USA

  • Spaces for 32-1,500 Guests
  • 2 Restaurants
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 5 Total Spaces

  Lago Custom Events is the special-events division of the Salerno family's Cleveland restaurant group, founded in 2013 by Nicole and Fabio Salerno. When the family moved their original Lago restaurant from Tremont to the Flats East Bank, Lago also became the exclusive caterer to the Aloft Hotel and its property, giving rise to Lago Custom Events as a dedicated venue and catering operation on site. The venue offers a range of spaces overlooking Lake Erie and the Flats East Bank development, from The Veranda's open-air waterfront setting to the twenty-story-high Penthouse in the EY Tower and the glass-walled Riviera Ballroom. Two in-house private dining rooms, shared with sister restaurants Lago East Bank and Sora, offer more intimate settings for rehearsal dinners and smaller celebrations, with menus ranging from upscale Italian to Japanese cuisine. Chef Fabio Salerno leads the culinary program, and every event is paired with a full-service planning and design team, from a dedicated beverage program to hands-on event coordination. Weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings are all part of the mix at this East Bank venue, which pairs restaurant-caliber food with sweeping views of the Cleveland skyline and lake.

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  Piatt Castles

  10051 Township Rd 47, West Liberty, OH 43357, USA

  • Spaces for 50-300 Guests
  • 3 Museums
  • 2 Outdoor Spaces
  • 3 Historic Spaces

  Piatt Castle Mac-A-Cheek is a private, family-owned castle museum set in the rolling hills of Logan County, Ohio, one mile east of West Liberty. Built between 1864 and 1871 by descendants of the founding Piatt family, the castle has welcomed visitors since around 1912 and preserves more than two centuries of Ohio history through original artifacts, photographs, family heirlooms, and exhibits interpreted by the family that has lived here across generations. Today the property is managed by Margaret Piatt and her daughter Kate Mac-A-Cheek Piatt-Eckert. Three event spaces are available for private gatherings. The Drawing Room seats up to 50 guests beneath a flora frescoed ceiling with walls of oak and walnut gothic archways — a striking interior setting well suited for ceremonies and intimate receptions. The North Terrace, an elevated outdoor space overlooking the surrounding natural landscape with the castle tower as backdrop, also accommodates up to 50 guests. For larger events, the castle Lawn can host up to 250 guests with the historic home serving as a dramatic visual anchor. Weddings, private celebrations, photography sessions, and group tours are available by arrangement. Every event unfolds against the backdrop of a working museum, making Piatt Castle Mac-A-Cheek a distinctive destination for gatherings in west-central Ohio.

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  Pinnacle Golf Club

  1500 Pinnacle Club Dr, Grove City, OH 43123, USA

  • Spaces for 400 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Country Club

  Pinnacle Golf Club is a private club and event venue in Grove City, Ohio, situated on an 18-hole championship course designed by Lanny Wadkins. The grounds offer panoramic views of rolling hills, waterfalls, and spring-fed creeks — a scenic backdrop for weddings, corporate events, golf outings, and private celebrations. Three distinct event spaces — the Grand Ballroom, Private Dining Room, and Cimi's Loft — accommodate groups ranging from 20 to 400 guests. The Grand Ballroom serves as the club's primary banquet facility, equipped with a state-of-the-art sound system, projection and screen, microphone and podium setup, and high-speed Wi-Fi. Outdoor patio areas overlooking the golf course extend the gathering space for receptions and cocktail hours. Cimi's Bistro, the club's Italian-inspired restaurant open to the public, provides on-site dining and catering for all hosted events. No outside food or beverages are permitted on the property, ensuring a consistent and professionally managed dining experience from arrival to close.

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  Mapleside Farms: Barn

  294 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH 44212, USA

  • Spaces for 500 Guests
  • 1 Barn
  • 1 Farm

  The Barn at Mapleside Farms sits atop 146 acres of rolling apple orchards in Brunswick, Ohio, part of a family farm the Clement family has operated since 1927 and one voted America's Most Beautiful Farm. Post-and-beam construction and massive gambrel-style vaulted ceilings give the 7,250-square-foot space its blend of rustic character and country sophistication, while large windows fill the interior with natural light and frame orchard views in every direction, with panoramic 60-mile views of the Northeast Ohio countryside beyond. The Barn accommodates celebrations from intimate gatherings of 100 to grand receptions of up to 300 guests indoors, expanding to 500 when the covered porch and outdoor spaces come into play. The porch overlooking the valley is a natural fit for cocktail hours and sunset toasts, and events are supported by on-site farm-to-table catering and a dedicated event coordinator from planning through the day itself. Beyond weddings, Mapleside hosts corporate events and concerts, and couples can pair a reception in The Barn with a ceremony elsewhere on the property, including beside the farm's hidden 80-foot waterfall.

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  Ross County Fairgrounds

  344 Fairgrounds Rd, Chillicothe, OH 45601, USA

  • Spaces for 75-300 Guests
  • 4 Event Spaces
  • 1 Meeting Space

  Ross County Fairgrounds is a historic community event complex in Chillicothe, Ohio, with roots stretching back to 1833, when the Ross County Agricultural Society staged its first county fair. The current grounds cover 43 acres and include a collection of rentable buildings, outdoor arenas, a grandstand, and camping facilities that together accommodate a wide range of private and public events. Five indoor buildings are available for private rental year-round, with capacities ranging from 75 to 300 guests, suited to community gatherings, trade shows, meetings, and receptions. The grounds also host the annual Ross County Fair each August — a multi-day celebration featuring livestock shows, 4-H competitions, and live entertainment — alongside recurring events such as motocross, automotive swap meets, and the Ohio Jeep Fest.

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