In every issue of Midwest Meetings magazine we put together a list of Midwest
meeting and event destinations we think every planner will want on their list of
must-plan-at destinations at least once in their career. Discover your next bucket list venue below.
meeting and event destinations we think every planner will want on their list of
must-plan-at destinations at least once in their career. Discover your next bucket list venue below.
Illinois: Field Museum, Chicago
Gather in one of the largest natural history museums in the world
Meet among plants of the world, precious gems, mummies, and SUE the T. Rex, oh my! Whether you plan a board meeting for 10 or a soirée for 700, create an unforgettable experience.
Photo Credit: Kyle Flubacker Photography
Photo Credit: Kyle Flubacker Photography
Indiana: Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis
Start your event on the Indy 500 start/finish line
Get your group on the fast track by hosting your event at the IMS Pagoda with beautiful views of the racetrack and downtown Indianapolis. Up to 350 attendees can meet and mingle indoors and on the patios.
Photo Credit: Indianapolis Motor Speedway Archives
Photo Credit: Indianapolis Motor Speedway Archives
Iowa: Historic Park Inn Hotel, Mason City
Meet in walls designed by Frank Lloyd Wright
The last remaining Frank Lloyd Wright designed and built hotel in the world is truly one-of-a-kind and offers more than 8,000 sq. ft. of conference space.
Photo Credit: Historic Park Inn Hotel
Photo Credit: Historic Park Inn Hotel
Kansas: Flint Hills Discovery Center, Manhattan
Experience ecology in action surrounded by native grasses and wildflowers
Get Tallgrass Prairie vibes in the LEED certified green building, with multiple locations to meet, including a rooftop terrace.
Photo Credit: Flint Hills Discovery Center
Photo Credit: Flint Hills Discovery Center
Michigan: Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island
Overlook the Straits of Mackinac from the World’s Longest Porch
Bring a bygone era and opulence to your event at the Grand Hotel. Experience an island resort in the Midwest, where cars and cares are miles away.
Photo Credit: Grand Hotel
Photo Credit: Grand Hotel
Minnesota: Mall of America® and Nickelodeon Universe®, Bloomington
The largest mall in the US has meeting space too
Energize your meetings with the buzz of rollercoasters and fun when you meet in the Executive Center at Mall of America®, with 2,834 sq. ft. of space overlooking Nickelodeon Universe®.
Photo Credit: Explore Minnesota
Photo Credit: Explore Minnesota
Missouri: Gateway National Park, St. Louis
The Gateway Arch offers amazing views and history
Explore the newly renovated Gateway Arch Museum and see history differently when you host your event at the Gateway Arch, Old Courthouse, or on a Riverboat at the Gateway Arch.
Photo Credit: Explore St. Louis
Photo Credit: Explore St. Louis
Nebraska: Lied Lodge & Conference Center - Arbor Day Farms,
Nebraska City
Meet amidst 260 wooded acres
Meander through a multitude of blossoms at Arbor Lodge State Historic Park, a short walk on the Lied Lodge grounds, while the conference center holds 14,000+ sq. ft. of adjustable meeting and banquet space.
Photo Credit: Lied Lodge & Conference Center
Photo Credit: Lied Lodge & Conference Center
North Dakota: International Peace Gardens, Dunseith
Assemble along the US/Canada border
Gather on the US and Canada border in this location defining peace for more than 85 years. Utilize one of the meeting locations on property, accommodating up to 100 attendees.
Photo Credit: North Dakota Tourism
Photo Credit: North Dakota Tourism
Ohio: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland
Engage attendees with the power of Rock and Roll
Rock your next event at the only Rock and Roll Hall of fame in the world. From boardroom to a full buyout evening reception, groups from 10 to 2,000 are accommodated with diverse options and one-of-a-kind experiences.
Photo Credit: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Photo Credit: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
South Dakota: Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Keystone
These iconic faces have inspired for generations
Dine with revered presidents of the past. Apply for a special permit to allow your group to meet in multiple locations within the memorial grounds.
Photo Credit: South Dakota Tourism
Photo Credit: South Dakota Tourism
Wisconsin: House on the Rock Resort & Attraction, Spring Green
Home of the Infinity Room and the World’s Largest Carousel
After a day of meetings at the resort, with room for up to 300, see the World’s Largest Carousel and many other diverse collections as you explore the attraction.
Photo Credit: Wisconsin Department of Tourism
Photo Credit: Wisconsin Department of Tourism
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