Raichal & Shawn
Things To Do
Happy Dog
Best hot dogs in Cleveland. Customize your own with add-ons like Mac and Cheese and Fruit Loops. Happy Dog was a wedding venue finalist but was a tad too small. However, its the perfect hole-in-the-wall to get a taste of Cleveland. If you are lucky, you might even catch some fantastic local music.
West Side Market
One of the best old-world markets in the nation. Check out Steve's Gyro for the BEST Gyro this side of the Mississippi. Also, tons of local stands selling everything from fresh cuts of meat, seafood, baked goods, and produce. We got our engagement photos taken there. It's a must see if you've never been to Cleveland.
Angelo's Pizza
Terrific pizza shop just a few blocks down from our wedding venue.
Melt Bar and Grilled
Check out the ORIGINAL Melt Bar and Grill. Serving up unique cheese sandwiches.
Beachland Ballroom & Tavern
If you're in town for a few days and are itching to see live music, this is one of the best small music venues in Cleveland. This was our runner-up for the wedding venue.
Grog Shop
Another local music venue favorite. Raichal got a concussion here during an Anti-Flag show.
The Cleveland Museum of Art
While you're here, we strongly encourage you to check out the Museum of Art. It's one of the best and biggest art museum's in the country. Best thing is, admission is FREE!
Greater Cleveland Aquarium
Beautiful aquarium located in the Flats.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Be sure to check out the Rainforest and Snow Leopards while you're there.
Lake View Cemetery
If visiting cemeteries is your thing, this is a must see. You can visit the James A. Garfield Memorial and the graves of John D. Rockefeller, Eliot Ness, Alan Freed, Ray Chapman, and Carl Stokes, among others.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Obviously a must see for any music fans!
Great Lakes Science Center
Located right in-between First Energy Stadium and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in downtown Cleveland. Great place to take the kids.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
Located about an hour away from downtown Cleveland in Canton, Ohio. Must see for any huge football fan.
Cleveland Botanical Garden
Haven't taken Raichal here yet but it's a great place to visit.
Arturo's Bar & Grille
Located in the grooms hometown. It's been a Gerboc institution since the 1980's. Birthdays, rehearsal dinners, and wakes have been held there for multiple generations. Their wings and pizza are the best! We like to try their Buffalo Wings with sauce on the side because the wings are so crispy. Also serves good Italian food.
Thyme2
The food at our wedding will be carefully curated, crafted and cooked by Martin McCafferty and his talented wife Cassandra. Marty, as we call him, is executive chef at this restaurant, where he serves up the most scrumptious of cuisine.
Edgewater Park
Great place to take a scroll by the lake on a summer evening.
Huntington Beach
Another great place for a stroll by the lake.
Lakewood Park
A beautiful park located in the city of our wedding venue. Great view of Lake Erie.
THE SANCTUARY MUSEUM (Formerly Museum of Divine Statues)
Museum displaying church statues and other relics.
Memphis Kiddie Park
11-ride amusement park designed specifically for children and families.
Cedar Point
One of the BEST amusement parks in the country. So many rides. Located about 45 minutes west of Cleveland in Sandusky, OH. It's rght on the shores of Lake Erie. Try their salt water taffy, it's delicious.