ALLISON & ZACHARY
Things To Do
West Side Market
Cleveland’s oldest public market is home to 100 vendors offering meats, seafood, fruits, vegetables, baked goods, dairy, flowers, ready-to-eat foods, spices and nuts. Championed by Mayor Tom L. Johnson and designed by renowned local architects W. Dominick Benes and Benjamin Hubbell, the grand 241′ x 124′ structure has 44-foot high Guastavino tile vaulted ceiling, and a clock tower, which stands 137′ tall.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
The greatest collection of Rock memorabilia in the world, in a building designed by I. M. Pei. This is a MUST see if you're visiting Cleveland, and don't be shocked if you spend hours.
The Cleveland Museum of Art
Internationally renowned for its substantial holdings of Asian and Egyptian art, the museum houses a diverse permanent collection of more than 61,000 works of art from around the world. The museum provides general admission free to the public. With a $755 million endowment, it is the fourth-wealthiest art museum in the United States. With about 770,000 visitors annually (2018), it is one of the most visited art museums in the world.
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens is a historic house museum in Akron, Ohio. The Tudor style estate includes stunning gardens, a greenhouse, carriage house, and the main mansion - one of the largest houses in the United States. A National Historic Landmark, it is nationally significant as the home of F. A. Seiberling, co-founder of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. The house retains over 90% of the original furnishings and decorations, and the gardens are well worth the visit alone!
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
A must see if visiting the area! Our favorite hikes are The Ledges, Brandywine Gorge, Blue Hen Falls and The Pine Grove.
Blossom Music Center
The summer home of The Cleveland Orchestra, declared "America's Finest Orchestra" in October of 2020 by the New York Times. Pack a picnic and a bottle of wine and spend an evening listening to beautiful music under the stars. (Btw... the bride and groom will be here the day after the wedding for their evening concert. If you'd like to join, please head to our RSVP page)
Cedar Point
America's Roller Coast! The 2nd oldest Amusement Park in the world, and rated #1 Amusement Park in America consistently for over a decade, this park boasts more record breaking coasters than anywhere in the world. Our favorite is the Steel Vengeance - a hybrid steel/wood coaster that was named best new rollercoaster in 2018.
Mahall's
Vintage bowling, two stages, great cocktails and great friend chicken. Quintessential Cleveland, nuff said.
Porco Lounge & Tiki Room
Located between the historic Cleveland neighborhoods of Tremont and Ohio City, Porco Lounge and Tiki Room is a hidden oasis of fun and escape. From a lushly appointed decor, to award winning cocktails, Porco Lounge provides the most authentic exotic bar experience serving only the finest spirits, fresh squeezed juices, and house made mixers and syrups. They also boast a pretty impressive vintage tiki glass collection!
Swensons Drive-In
Home of the Galley Boy, and year after year named America's Best Cheeseburger. Drive in, turn your lights on for service, and get ready for a religious experience.
Larder
An Eastern European-style deli with a focus on creative, locally-sourced ingredients, Larder artfully merges old and new world influences in an handsome, open space inside the Ohio City Firehouse. Given the foraging and fermentation expertise of owner Jeremy Umansky, any dish involving mushrooms or brine is a hard yes here. (P.S. this is where Thomas Keller and Daniel Boulud stopped last time they were in Cleveland... need we say more?)
Li Wah
Saturday brunch is for Dim Sum at Li Wah! Located in the heart of Cleveland's China Town, think old ladies with rolling carts filled with dumplings, sweet cakes and Peking duck. (Btw... the bride and groom will be here the day of the wedding at 11:30am. If you'd like to join, please head to our RSVP page)
Il Rione
What's not to love about a place that specializes in thin crust, Jersey-style pizza and Negronis? Add a decent but small wine list and a charming setting and we're sold.
Woodstock BBQ
Woodstock is an award winning southern style BBQ smoke joint catering to adults and families alike. They serve Dry Rub Ribs, Brisket, Pork, Wings and other traditional favorites smoked daily on their two Ole Hickory smokers. They also have a pretty solid whiskey and bourbon selection.