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Come see why groups and organizations from across the country are picking Lincoln to host their next big meeting. Less than a day’s drive from cities such as Denver, Minneapolis, Kansas City and Chicago, Lincoln boasts top-notch facilities for meetings of any size. The popular downtown and Haymarket areas are a hit for restaurants, music and nightlife while over 130 miles of biking and walking trails provide a nice opportunity to see Lincoln’s outdoor beauty.
Suite 100
Lincoln, NE 68508
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.
MILWAUKEE, WI 53203-2926
Opportunities for family fun abound in Aberdeen. Visit the Dacotah Prairie Museum, enjoy a walk through our Highlands Historic District, take in a show at the Capitol Theatre, and experience a variety of locally-owned stores, boutiques and restaurants. Aberdeen has well-maintained bike trails, beautiful parks and campgrounds and two state parks are just a short drive away. And of course, Storybook Land will capture your imagination and fill your heart with wonder as you revisit favorite fairy tales and fables. Plan your budget-friendly family adventure at www.visitaberdeensd.com.
Aberdeen, SD 57401
With a wonderful array of sites and attractions… accommodations and restaurants… meeting and convention facilities… and countless recreational activities, Akron/Summit County should be your next destination for fun and excitement. Our proud heritage as a pioneering center of industry and innovation creates the foundation on which our community now rests. While visiting, you will not be able to ignore the sense of pride and accomplishment seen on the faces of our hospitality partners. From opening doors to ensuring your complete satisfaction, we promise to make your visit one to remember.
Akron, OH 44308
Discover historic charm and modern comforts. Set along the Grand River, we have skywalk access to Van Andel Arena and downtown hot spots. We offer nine on-site restaurants and bars, and extensive event space, including four ballrooms and 42 versatile meeting rooms. Enjoy our indoor pool, fitness center, four RoofTop Pickelball courts, and on-site spa.
Bay Pointe is a family owned, award-winning, full-service resort nestled along the South shore of Gun Lake. The unique four-season property encompasses 375 feet of Gun Lake frontage and 30 acres of wooded terrain. The resort features Bay Pointe Bar & Grille, an assortment of lodging, event and entertainment venues, boat docking, and access to beautiful Gun Lake.
Shelbyville, MI 49344-9627
Find it all in Bloomington: Exceptional services. Customizable meeting venues. 9,638 hotel rooms. Inspiring and inviting atmosphere. Convenient and stress-free. Fast and easy MSP Airport and hotel shuttle. Oh, and the home of Mall of America®.
Our top meeting hotels have all the space you need; Bloomington has over 45+ accommodating hotels, including 20 that have a range of meeting facilities and convention services.
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Bloomington IL 61701
Bordering Chicago along Lake Michigan, Chicago’s North Shore offers exemplary meeting facilities in safe, open spaces in the most scenic part of Metro Chicago—close to O’Hare Airport and multiple expressways. Accessible lakefront, plentiful hiking trails and the amenities meeting and event attendees are seeking now for an optimal experience. Our full-service hotels and event spaces accommodate meetings from 10–1,000. Chicago’s North Shore is home to the Chicago Botanic Garden, Ravinia Music Festival, Northwestern University, North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, the Illinois Holocaust Museum, and the Baha’i House of Worship—the only one in North America.
Our lakefront communities feature independently owned restaurants and boutiques on treelined streets—a great respite after a day of meetings. A foodie paradise, dozens of restaurants offer unique dining experiences and rooftop dining during the warmer months. Chicago’s North Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau offers custom complimentary planning assistance and lucrative incentives for booked meetings.
Skokie, IL 60077
Your next adventure is in Chippewa County, WI. Whether you’re here for business, sporting events, family time, or just to have some fun, the locals welcomes you! From the moment you arrive until the moment you leave, you will enjoy locally crafted beverages, mouth-watering food, breathtaking natural beauty, and charm only found in small town Wisconsin.
A community of 24,000+, Columbus is located just 90 minutes from Omaha, 60 minutes from Grand Island and 50 minutes from I-80. The US Highway 30 (National Historic Scenic Lincoln Highway/Byway) runs through our vibrant community and we firmly believe you can get here from there! Columbus and Platte County are growing constantly, affordable for all visitors and easily accessible!
During attendee free time, enjoy a craft cocktail, or shop the unique boutiques downtown, antique hunt, explore one of our 26 parks (try to count all the bald eagles at Lake North), play a round at one of the 3 golf courses or two frisbee golf courses, sip and take in the local flavor at one of our fine restaurants, head off to the races (horses OR stock cars), throw out a line, work together to escape one of 6 themed escape rooms downtown or take in some live music! You’re cordially invited to visit and come back again and again! Contact up today to plan your trip!
Columbus, NE 68601
The Decatur Area Convention & Visitors Bureau will help coordinate the details of your next meeting or convention – from the initial site selection process to conducting after-convention reviews with you, in anticipation of your next event.
The CVB staff understands that hosting a meeting takes a lot of work and planning. We offer the convenience of being your liaison between the many choices of sites and services available in the Decatur/Forsyth area. From the beginning stages, we will work with you, based on your requirements and budget, in obtaining bids and selecting the venues and services best-suited for your group.
With meeting space for 10 or 10,000, DeKalb County offers unique venues for your next meeting, tour or convention. The DeKalb County Convention and Visitors Bureau is excited to welcome you to DeKalb County, we are here to assist you throughout your planning. We offer a comprehensive service program and will tailor our services to meet the needs of your group. Need something else? Let us know, we are here to help.
Community Outreach Building, Suite F
DeKalb, IL 60115
Here’s the thing about the Lake Winnebago Region, it’s stuffed to the gills with scenic beauty, history & vitality, food & drink, culture & events, and people too nice for their own good. A welcoming lakeside destination includes Fond du Lac, Waupun, the Kettle Moraine State Forest, and the renowned Horicon Marsh. A truly pleasant surprise. A humongous diamond in the rough. A dash of eccentricity. So gear up, chill out and C’mon in.
Toledo is conveniently located at the crossroads of I-75 and the Ohio Turnpike (I-80/I-90) in the heart of the Great Lakes Region, and within a day’s drive of 60% of the United States population. You can feel the excitement in the air with the revitalization taking place in the Toledo region. With top-rated attractions, over 10,000 hotel rooms, and meeting venues of all shapes and sizes, Toledo’s just the place for your next event. New in 2022 - bookings are now available at the fully reimagined Glass City Center and attached hotel, Hiltons at Toledo Downtown. Join us in Toledo and discover the possibilities of the Glass City!
Toledo, OH 43604
Whether your meeting requires a hotel conference center or something more, Clermont County offers dozens of unique meeting facilities, conveniently located along major highways and within a 30-minute rive of downtown Cincinnati. Here you will find world-class golf courses, comfortable accommodations, unique restaurants, local craft breweries and elegant wineries.
Batavia OH 45103
Nestled among rolling hills and woodlands in Northwest Illinois, Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa is the Midwest’s premier setting for meetings and events.
Boasting 15,000 sq. ft. of space, the resort can accommodate sales conferences, product presentations, and dinner banquets of up to 300 guests. Beautiful outdoor venues overlook Lake Galena or offer stunning views of the surrounding northern Illinois hills and woodlands, while sophisticated boardrooms set the stage for successful executive sessions or VIP gatherings. Our in-house capabilities include complete audio/visual services as well as banquet and catering services for breakfast, lunch, dinner, receptions, cocktail parties, and coffee breaks. Complimentary high-speed wired and wireless Internet access is available throughout the resort, insuring that your guests are connected at every moment.
Galena, IL 61036
Elite Casino Resorts currently owns and operates three premier gaming and resort destinations in Iowa. ELITE Sportsbook™ is Iowa's only locally owned sports book.
- Riverside Casino and Golf Resort® & ELITE Sportsbook™ in Riverside, Iowa, located just 15 minutes from Iowa City, IA.
- Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort® located just 15 minutes from Sioux Falls, SD
- Rhythm City Casino Resort® & ELITE Sportsbook™ located in the Quad Cities in Davenport, IA.
- Walker’s Bluff Casino Resort® coming in 2023 to Carterville, IL and part of the Southern, IL region.
- Grand Island Casino Resort® coming soon to Grand Island, NE located at the Fonner Park Thoroughbred Track.
Hosting your meeting or conference in the Alexandria Lakes Area has its perks. We have facilities that can accommodate 10 to 1,000 people and a variety of unique venues from traditional conference spaces or lakeside resorts, to a refurbished barn and everything in between. Let Explore Alexandria Tourism ease the stress of planning your event by providing free services to enhance your event with local details or to help you entertain your group once the scheduled day has come to an end. You will work with one person, who is your local connection to facilities, activities, dining, lodging and more!
Alexandria, MN 56308