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American Bank Center complex on Corpus Christi Bay includes a 170,000-square-foot convention center with more than 138,000 square feet of meeting space, including 10 flexible meeting rooms, a 76,500-square-foot exhibit hall, and an 18,500-square-foot ballroom. The venue also connects to a 10,000-seat multipurpose arena and an auditorium with seating for 2,500.
Top hotels with event space include the 475-room Omni Corpus Christi Hotel, which features 24,000 square feet of event space with a capacity of 1,111 theater style, 900 for banquets, and 690 in classroom layout. The 345-room Holiday Inn Corpus Christi Downtown Marina has more than 12,000 square feet and can host more than 500 in its largest space, while the recently renovated 236-room Holiday Inn Corpus Christi Airport & Conference Center features nine flexible spaces, including a large ballroom for up to 600 guests.
For teambuilding and competitive fun—as well as dining, entertainment, and unique event space —Beaumont’s Main Event venue offers bowling, multi-level laser tag, and an arcade, while 5 Under Golf Center has indoor and outdoor Topgolf play, a full-service bar, restaurant, and event space.
