Natural and historic lures such as Mount Rushmore, the Crazy Horse Memorial and Deadwood beckon groups traveling to Rapid City, where they will also discover fascinating cultures, modern meeting facilities and a can-do hospitality community.
The state of Iowa has nearly 30 million acres of farmland. In Eastern Iowa—Cedar Rapids, Dubuque and Iowa City—there’s a field of opportunities for green gatherings.
Here’s a look at what’s new for groups in Chicago, and how the Windy City is working toward offering an even better meetings experience in Condé Nast Traveler readers’ “Best Big City in the U.S.” for the ninth year running.
In Milwaukee, the world’s only Harley-Davidson Museum invites groups from 10 to 10,000 to “break out of boring boardrooms” and experience over a century’s worth of Harley-Davidson history.
For groups who want to meet near Chicago but avoid the downtown costs, the city’s suburbs—represented by Visit Chicago Southland and Chicago’s North Shore—offer solid alternatives without the hassle.
The newly renovated Cincinnati Convention Center is drawing groups to the city, and when they arrive in town, they’ll surely connect with Cincinnati’s culture and history.
Meeting and event planners may want to think of St. Louis’ convention center as a springboard to experience the city’s many vibrant neighborhoods and expansive public spaces for offsite activities.
Indiana’s two largest cities welcome hundreds of groups each year to their convention centers. Indianapolis’ and Fort Wayne’s DMOs recommended 10 restaurants that cater to groups.
On a recent visit, Meetings Today got a chance to experience Grand Rapids, Michigan’s ArtPrize, the largest public art competition in the U.S., as well as key meeting facilities.
