Event Planners’ Guides

Jefferson City

VisitJeffersonCity.com; @VisitJeffersonCity

Jefferson City, the state capital, features hiking and biking trails along the Missouri River bluffs and unique historic attractions, including the decommissioned Missouri State Penitentiary, which offers tours and a museum, and the state capitol building, which houses the Missouri State Museum …

Columbia

VisitColumbiaMO.com; @VisitColumbiaMO

Columbia is a vibrant, exciting city, according to Terra Nuzum, tourism sales specialist for Visit Columbia. “From fascinating museums and art galleries to stunning architecture and scenic trails, Columbia offers something for everyone,” she says. “Meeting attendees can explore unique shopping spots …

Cape Girardeau

VisitCape.com; @VisitCape

According to VisitCape.com, Cape Girardeau is an excellent destination for small and larger meetings and events, with diverse venues and activities for event attendees in their off hours, including an active performing arts scene at the River Campus, Southeast Missouri State University’s …

Branson

ExploreBranson.com/Meetings;
@ExploreBranson

Known for its live entertainment scene with more than 100 shows, Branson is a standout choice for meetings, events, and family getaways, says Sierra Delrosa, sales coordinator for Explore Branson. “Conference attendees often bring their families along, knowing that Branson’s …

Business Meets Pleasure in Lake County, Fla.

Beyond the bountiful lakes and charming downtowns is a landscape found nowhere else in Florida. Rolling hills and stunning vistas comprise Lake County’s unique terrain, leading up to the highest point in peninsular Florida, Sugarloaf Mountain.

The Florida Keys

This legendary, 125-mile-long chain of sandy beaches and coral reef trails just beyond the Sunshine State’s southern tip includes Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon, The Lower Keys, and Key West. While each island community possesses a distinct personality and ambiance, the entire chain offers an …

Sarasota

The Sarasota Municipal Auditorium contains 10,000 square feet of unobstructed event space for everything from elegant galas to small meetings. Next door, the Bayfront Community Center features 2,000 square feet of event space.

Area hotels with event space include the 266-room Ritz-Carlton, …

Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach

Touted as “Florida’s best-kept secret,” Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach on the Sunshine State’s southwest coast has more than
100,000 square feet of meeting space and nearly 2,500 guest accommodations.
“Whether you are hosting a small executive retreat or a large conference, Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach has you covered,” …

Port St. Lucie/Fort Pierce/St. Lucie County

Part of southeastern Florida’s “Treasure Coast” and just north of Palm Beach, Fort Pierce and Port St. Lucie offer small groups a laid-back slice of “real Florida” without sacrificing excellent venues and amenities.

The multi-use Havert L. Fenn Center in Fort Pierce features a …

Paradise Coast: Naples/Marco Island/Everglades

 

Top hotels with meeting space include the 809-room JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort, which has 140,347 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space. The resort’s 10-acre beachfront event space holds a capacity of 6,300. Indoors, the new 30,000-square-foot Calusa Ballroom and waterfront terrace …


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