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There is much to discover! Big Cedar Lodge is a tribute to the magnificence of nature, the solidarity of history and the joy of family. We are a one-of-a-kind resort dedicated not only to preserving the soul of the wilderness, but to restoring your soul as well.  Here, within a setting of incomparable natural beauty, you’ll stay in dramatic lodge-style accommodations, enjoy world-class recreation and amenities and be pampered by a friendly, attentive staff.

Located in Central Illinois, where Interstates 57 and 70 meet, Effingham offers the perfect centralized location to connect with others. With 16 hotels to unwind at, more than 65 restaurants to indulge in, and countless things to see and do… you’ll be hard-pressed to find a reason to leave.
Grab a menu at our farm to table restaurant, Firefly Grill… Catch a once-in-a-lifetime show at the Effingham Performance Center… Kick back with your favorite IPA at Effing Brew Company in Downtown Effingham… Devour local culture and sink into a laidback way of life. Stay awhile, and you’ll find that ‘awhile’ is never enough.
However you decide to explore Effingham, we encourage you to soak up the people, the places and the experiences that set us apart. For more information, or to view our Calendar of Events, visit www.visiteffinghamil.com or call 1-800-772-0750 to request a free Visitors Guide.

Grand Wayne Convention Center in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana, features 225,000 sf of beautifully appointed, fully equipped, customizable event spaces featuring 18 meeting rooms, intuitive floor plans, and on-site event managers and hosts to help make every event planner’s job easier and every guest more comfortable. Adjacent hotels, easy access, and a friendly downtown brimming with walk-to restaurants, pubs, coffee houses, boutiques, and relaxing riverside parks create the ideal event experience. Explore more at grandwayne.com

Janesville, Wisconsin’s Great Outside is the ideal destination to hold your next meeting, convention or retreat! Janesville offers a variety of unique and traditional meeting spaces, and a wide selection of hotels, restaurants and attractions including, many affordable options that provide you with great value. The Janesville Area is home to 11 hotels, 888 sleeping rooms and meeting space that can accommodate up to 1,300 people. Janesville is convenient to Madison, Milwaukee, Dubuque, Rockford and Chicago and is easily accessed with four exits off I-90.

Landmark Center serves as a cultural center for music, dance, theater, exhibitions, public forums, and hosts countless special events. Landmark Center is owned and supported by Ramsey County and managed by Minnesota Landmarks, a non-profit agency dedicated to managing and maintaining Landmark Center as a historic landmark and cultural center.

Big city charm in a small city setting, that is Dubuque, IA. With state of the art facilities featuring 2,000 to 86,000 square feet of space, this walkable and sustainable community welcomes meetings and conventions of 3 to 3,000 to gather along the Mississippi River any time of the year.

The newly constructed Terre Haute Convention Center is the premier event venue in the Wabash Valley. Located in the heart of historic downtown Terre Haute, the center borders Illinois for easy driving distance in the bi-state area. The center offers more than 12,000 sq. ft. of flexible ballroom space with the ability to seat up to 1000 attendees and offer additional breakout space on two floors. For client convenience, there is an attached hotel and attached parking garage for multiple date events.
The convention center offers on-site catering, audio visual services, professional event staff and event planning, and first-class service.

Lakeville is well known for its high level of professional meeting services and remarkable event facilities. Boasting aside, we have the most beautiful venues south of the river with astonishing ballrooms and unique meeting rooms. Choose from golf course or lake views, outdoor patios or tents for your special event.

Milwaukee is a city that embodies the true spirit of hospitality and culture, making it the perfect destination for your next event. And with the Wisconsin Center's expansion, there's no better time to plan your visit. With the project scheduled to be complete in May 2024, the new renovations will boast a total of 1.3 million square feet, including 300,000 square feet of new exhibition space, 52 state-of-the-art breakout rooms, and a rooftop ballroom with stunning city views. The Wisconsin Center has everything you need to make your event a huge success.

But what truly sets Milwaukee apart is its unique spirit, one that's created by the city's diverse experiences and welcoming people. You won't find this kind of energy anywhere else, and it's what makes an event in Milwaukee truly one-of-a-kind. So why settle for a run-of-the-mill event when you can host something truly special here? Our dedicated team of planning professionals and CVB are here to make your event planning process as easy and stress-free as possible.

And there's no better time to visit Milwaukee than now, as we've been named one of National Geographic's 25 Best Places in the World to Visit for 2023. Discover more about what makes Milwaukee so special at visitmilwaukee.org/meet, and experience our unique spirit for yourself when you choose Milwaukee as your next event destination.