Ride & Dine®

In this section we will feature area points of interest, and gourmet food native to the rich and diverse culture of Cleveland, and Florida. We will be adding more Ride & Dine® destinations as time goes on.  All prices listed are inclusive.  Feel free to call us with your questions.   We are always open to destination suggestions - please contact us with any locations you would like to see added.

Ride & Dine®: Florida

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Links:

www.rocketshipcar.com

 

www.thepiefactory.org

 

www.learpromotions.com

 

www.humphreycompany.com

 

www.euclidbeach.com

 

www.achristmasstoryhouse.com

 

www.pizzacalzone.com

 

www.oldfirehousewinery.com

 

www.artscollinwood.org

 

www.bluewavemotel.com

 

www.clevelandbusinessrun.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contact us at:

 

Click here to email the Rocket Ship Car.

rocketshipcar@aol.com

or

euclidbeachboys@aol.com

"Euclid Beach Boys"        533 Bishop Rd.     Highland Hts., Ohio   44143

Phone:                         727-216-3770 (Florida)

440-460-0565 (Ohio)  Fax:  440-442-5034

 

 

Ride & Dine® has arrived in Florida!  Here, we will feature area points of interest, gourmet food, fun and entertaining activities for groups, family, visiting relatives, and snowbirds!  This is our first season in Florida, and as time goes on, we will be adding more packages in the near future.

Package FL#1:                                                     You will climb aboard one of our themed cars and travel in style as your driver takes a path back in time to unique destinations in and around the Clearwater and Tampa area.  What child, or adult, wouldn't want to ride in a real rocket ship, or an old fashion wooden roller coaster! 

Our first Ride & Dine® will be, what we call up north as an "Ice Cream Run".  This excursion will take you, or your child and their friends, back when there were ice cream shops or parlors on every corner.  Located in Largo is an ice cream shop called "Mitz's Dipsy Ice Cream Shop"Mitz's Dipsy Ice Cream Shop located in Largo Florida., and boasts an unprecedented 24 different flavors of soft serve ice cream.  Just to mention a few of these delectable flavors like Amaretto, German Chocolate, Cheesecake, Coconut, Rum, and many many more!  Of course they also carry the old standby's like chocolaty chocolate, vanilla, cherry, and strawberry!  Made of only the finest ingredients this ice cream is a scrumptious delight to your taste buds! 24 soft serve flavors! "Mitz's Dipsy Ice Cream Shop" also serves hand dipped "Working Cow Premium Ice Cream" in a multitude of flavors.  You will not be denied your choice of toppings either.  Old stand buys such as rich hot fudge, and, butterscotch, to fruit toppings like cherry, blueberry, strawberry, and more!  Don't forget the rich whip cream, and a big red cherry to top it all off!

Mitz's Dipsy Ice Cream Shop is located at East Bay Drive and Highland Roads.Located on the southeast corner of East Bay Drive and Highland roads in front of the Missing Links Driving Range, golf shop, and miniature golf course,Minature golf course. "Mitz's Dipsy Ice Cream Shop" has something for everyone including batting cages.Batting cages too!  So for your next birthday party, or for just a fun night out with your family or friends, let one of our unique cars make the event a memorable one for everyone! Putt-putt course!

After satisfying your sweet tooth you will re-board your vehicle and return to your point of origin.

Fee: $30.00 per person and includes a $5.00 coupon good towards any ice cream treat and topping of your choice!

(miniature golf, batting cages, and driving range is extra)

 

 

Package FL#2:                                                     You will climb aboard one of our themed cars and travel in style as your driver takes a path back in time to unique destinations in and around the Clearwater and TampaThriller Car & Rocket Ship Car area. What child, or adult, wouldn't want to ride in a real rocket ship, or an old fashion wooden roller coaster!

This Ride & Dine® package will wisk you away from the usual touristy destinations normally found in and around the Clearwater area.  Once onboard one of our cars you will be transported to a place nicknamed ...."the Real Florida"...."Honeymoon Island State Park" The Honeymoon Cafe offers light snacks, and clean restrooms.Swimming, fishing, and nature study are favorite activities here on this national Gold Metal Award winning park!  Here you will enjoy the natural beauty of one of two nature trails that wind through the pine and mangrove forests, One of two nature trails at Honeymoon Island State Park.all while keeping your eyes open for some of Florida’s natural inhabitants.  Pets are also welcome to enjoy their very own Pet Beach!

This park boasts over 3 miles of sandy white powder beaches.  Over 3 miles of white sand at Honeymoon Beach! Even on the weekends this destination is never crowded!  Relax on the beach, or enjoy a serene stroll through one of the nature trails.  Your total time on at this state park will be three hours.  On your scenic return trip back to civilization we will stop byThe Pie Factory...a little bit of heaven! "The Pie Factory" for a light afternoon snack. This quaint Inside and outside seating available.little eatery is famous for it’s Key Lime Pie!  The recipe for this award winning 7 time award winner as Florida's best Key Lime Pie!pie has been past down for generations, and was voted Florida’s best for seven years!  Key Lime pie isn’t the only delectable confection at this "Key West" themed restaurant."Toucan" welcomes you to The Pie Factory".  A host of cakes with names like Chocolate Thunder cake Mmmmmmmmmmmmm!Chocolate Thunder, Red Velvet, Pina Colada, Oreos N Cream, Raspberry Almond, and more are partnered up with New York style cheese cakes, and Snickers pie!a huge assortment of pies like Peanut Butter Fudge Swirl, Apple Raspberry, Apple Caramel Nut, Pecan, Cherry, Banana Cream and Large assortment of cookies always available.more! Cookies, chocolates, and other pastries are there for your temptation too! Everything served here is made from scratch in their on-site kitchen.  The same way Grandma used to make it!

Once your sweet tooth Rich Truffles always on hand!has been satisfied you will once again board your time machine and head back to your drop off point.

Our package is all inclusive. Pick up time is 10:00 am, and will return at 4:00 pm.  This relaxing Ride & Dine® includes your choice of one of our unique vehicles as your mode of transportation, admission into Honeymoon Beach State Park, and $10.00 voucher for The Pie Factory.  All of this for only $40.00/ person! 

Note: Maximum 10 person adult capacity, or up to 15 children for this Ride & Dine® event. Additional costs may be incurred depending on the location of pickup, its distance from the point of destination, and the exact number of people attending.

 

Package FL#3:

This Ride & Dine® package is a great corporate retreat, or a fun day for visiting family, and friends.  We will wisk you away from the usual touristy destinations normally found around the Tampa Bay area.  What child, or adult, wouldn't want to ride in a real rocket shipRocket Ship Car, or an old fashion Wooden Coaster Carwooden roller coaster!  After boarding one of our themed cars you will be transported to a place referred to as.. the Real Florida ... the "Caladesi Island".  Caladesi Island is only reachable by ferry.Swimming, fishing, nature study, great shelling, and relaxation are favorite activities here on this national Gold Metal Award winning island!  Part of the Honeymoon Island State Park, this secluded island resort is only reachable by a twenty minute ferry ride!  Here you will enjoy the serenity Caladesi Island as "Mother Nature" created it!of Florida that has been carved out by "Mother Nature" over the centuries.  Once on the island, it’s natural beauty will surround you.  Enjoy a quiet walk through a real Florida island that isMother Nature untouched by humans. untouched by man.  Nature is in control of this landscaping, and has done an outstanding job if I may say so myself. Nature Trail A serene nature trail will wind you through the pine, and palm tree forests, while the native wildlife inhabitants go about their daily lives just as they have for centuries.

This island boasts over 3 miles of white talcum powdered Sandy white beaches!beaches that are great for shelling. Even on the weekends this destination is never crowded! Relax on the beach, or enjoy a serene stroll through the 3 mile nature trail. Your total time on the island can varyClean bath houses, picnic areas, and club house amenities await you. between 4 to 6 hours. Amenities on the island include a light snack bar, a small necessity shop, clean bath houses, picnic areas, a marina, and plenty of quite time. This Ride & Dine® is a definite retreat from the corporate hustle and bustle that we are faced with in our daily lives.

Included in this package is a fun filled Your choice of cars.ride on one of our uniquely themed vehicles, admission into the state park, a round trip ticket on the ferry, and a delicious box lunch from The Pie Factory.

Caladesi Island Ride & Dine7 Menu        Choice of One:

Panini= s:

      Ruben: Corned beef, Swiss cheese, Sauerkraut, & Thousand Island sauce

      Turkey: Sliced turkey breast, Mozzarella cheese, Sun-dried tomatoes, Pesto sauce

      Italian: Pepperoni, Salami, Ham, Mozzarella cheese, Marinara sauce

OR

Quiche:

      Spinach w/Feta                                                          Broccoli                                                                          Lorraine                                                                                  **Any Quiche comes with a Garden Salad/Raspberry Vingerette dressing

OR

Salads:

      Chicken Waldorf Salad on Croissant (includes a Garden salad/Raz Vingerette dressing)

Desserts

Choice of One:

      Brownie w/Fudge topping                                          Key Lime Pie (slice)                                                      Apple Pie (slice)

      Beverages

      Choice of One:

      Bottled Water (24oz)                                                          Ice Tea (Raspberry) reg.                                                       Ice Tea (Raspberry) diet

They not only offers a wide variety of pies, cakes and cookies, but also delicious sandwiches, wraps, quiche, and more.  Included with your lunch will be your choice of desert, and a beverage. Quaint little eatery.  This quaint little eatery is famous for it’s Key Lime Pie!  The recipe for this award winning pie has been past down for generations, Ley Lime Pie!!Mmmmmmmmmmmand was voted Florida’s best for seven years! Key Lime pie isn’t the only delectable confection at this "Key West" themed restaurant.  A host of cakes with names like Chocolate Thunder, Red VelvetRed Velvet Cake!!, Pina Colada, Oreos N Cream, Raspberry Almond, and more are partnered up with New York style cheese cakes, and a huge assortment of pies like Peanut Butter Fudge Swirl, Apple Raspberry, Apple Caramel Nut, Pecan, Cherry, Banana Cream and more! Cookies!  Lot's & lot's of cookies!  Cookies, chocolates, and other pastries are there for your temptation too! Everything served here is made from scratch in their on-site kitchen.  The same way Grandma used to make it!

Departure from the island is up to your group.  One of our vehicles will be waiting for you when you return back to the mainland and will transport you to your point of pickup in time for dinner.  This package is all inclusive. Pick up time is 9:00 am.  Your time will return between 5 pm and 6 pm.  Reservations for this Ride & Dine® must be made 3 days in advance.  We provide small coolers for your lunch and beverage.  The cost for this very special event is only $50.00 per person and is all inclusive!  (A ride on one of our themed cars, admission to the state park, round trip ferry ticket to Caladesi Island, and a delicious box lunch) If the weather becomes inclement we reserve the right to cancel.  If your party needs to cancel we require a 24 hour notice.

Note: Maximum 10 person adult capacity, or up to 15 children for this Ride & Dine® event. Additional costs may be incurred depending on the location of pickup, its distance from the point of destination, and the exact number of people attending.

 

 

Credit Card Logos & Merchant services

Gladly accepted for all event registrations!

Note: Maximum 10 person adult capacity, or up to 15 children for this Ride & Dine® event.  Additional costs may be incurred depending on the location of pickup, its distance from the point of destination, and the exact number of people attending.

 

Ride & Dine®: Ohio

 

You will climb aboard one of our themed cars and travel in style as your driver takes a path back in time to unique destinations in and around Northeastern Ohio.  What child, or adult, wouldn't want to ride in a real rocket ship, or an old fashion wooden roller coaster! 

 

Package Ohio #1: Humphrey Co. Popcorn Factory Tour

This company is the one whose family started it all the way back in 1901!  The Humphrey Company operated Euclid Beach Park® from 1901 until the parks closing in 1969.  Even though the park closed, Humphrey popcorn is an icon, and is a treat still being made today.  From growing their own popping corn on their farm in Wakeman Ohio, right down to the ingredients, and equipment still used to this day, Humphrey Popcorn products is still keeping the taste of the old park alive.  Come and see how it was done back then and how the tradition has continued for over 3 generations. 

Let us take you back in time to the great smells of fresh popcorn and candy kisses being made.  We will take you via the original roller coaster car - "The Thriller"® (now motorized), or one of the original Rocket Ship Cars (motorized)  to the Humphrey Popcorn Factory for a 35 minute tour and back again.  Your ticket entitles you up to $5.00 of their world famous popcorn products!  www.humphreycompany.com

Fee: $25.00 per person and includes $5.00 voucher to be used toward the purchase of any popcorn product of your choice.

Tour Days: Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday

Tour Times: 11a thru 1:30p only  

Credit Card Logos & Merchant services

Gladly accepted for all event registrations! 

Note: Maximum 10 person capacity for this Ride & Dine® event.  Additional costs may be incurred depending on the location of pickup, its distance from the point of destination, and the exact number of people attending.

 

               Package Ohio #2: Ice Cream Run

This Ride & Dine® excursion will take you back when "Frozen Custard" was all the rage.  This type of Ice Cream was enjoyed by generations long before soft serve came to be.  Weber's Premium Custard has been around since the early days.  The original Euclid Beach Frozen Whip is still made there today along with Higbee's original Frosted Malt.  Located in Mentor, Ohio, Weber's currently custom designs custard pies and cakes with over 1200 combinations to choose from.  The store is uniquely themed with photographs and big band music playing in the background from days gone by.  There is a flavor and a confection that will sure tempt even the hard to please palate!  After feeding your sweet tooth you will re-board your vehicle and be returned to your point of origin. 

Fee: $30.00 per person and includes $5.00 in free custard, and your choice of toppings too!

Credit Card Logos & Merchant services

Gladly accepted for all event registrations!

Note: Maximum 10 person capacity for this Ride & Dine® event.  Additional costs may be incurred depending on the location of pickup, its distance from the point of destination, and the exact number of people attending.

 

Package Ohio #3: "A Christmas Story" House Tour

This Ride & Dine® tour will take you back in time to the memorable Christmas Story house that Ralphie made famous.  Filmed right here in Cleveland in the historical Tremont area.  You will see the infamous "Leg Lamp" that Ralphie's Dad just had to have lighting up the front window.  Inside the house you will see the furnished living room, kitchen, upstairs bedrooms, and all of the amenities of that historical Christmas season.  Best of all, a free gift will be waiting for you at the end of your 20 minute guided tour. www.achristmasstoryhouse.com

After your tour you will re-board your themed vehicle and enjoy a scenic ride  through Cleveland's historic Tremont area, the Flats, and on to the Pizza and Calzone Company.   At this truly unique little restaurant you will enjoy some of the best tasting pizza, calzone's, and pasta that Cleveland's Italian heritage has to offer.  After dining you will re-board your themed vehicle and be returned to your point of origin.  www.pizzacalzone.com 

Credit Card Logos & Merchant services

Gladly accepted for all event registrations!

Fee: $35.00 includes admission to the Christmas Story house, a free souvenir, and a $10.00 voucher at the Pizza and Calzone Company!

Note: Maximum 10 person capacity for this Ride & Dine® event.  Additional costs may be incurred depending on the location of pickup, its distance from the point of destination, and the exact number of people attending.

 

 
 
 
 
 

 

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