Divine Destinations — What Makes These Iowa CVBs Fabulous?

Planners who are planning on planning a destination event this year want to plan something memorable. But all the planning in the world won’t make a happening happen if the destination is undesirable.  This year, why not dare to be different? We know of some pretty prime Iowa locations that are practically perfect in every way.

At the heart of the matter

Mix things up by meeting in central Iowa. The folks at Catch Des Moines can help you create a most impressive event. Complimentary services include planning guide and toolkit, suggested itineraries, and supplier directory. Appearing on more “Best of” lists than most any place you’ll ever visit, this city delivers affordable accommodations, state-of-the-art facilities, award-winning restaurants and bars, festivals, hiking and biking trails, outdoor concerts, golf and more. You name it, Des Moine’s got it.

Up north

Venture north to an area lush with thriving culture, natural beauty, and spectacular glacier-carved lakes. The city of Okoboji prides itself on beautiful surroundings, including Iowa’s largest natural lake. Home to the “University of Okoboji,” a fictitious college with a curriculum that is focused on celebration rather than academia, this city welcomes visitors with 45,000 square feet of meeting space, 1400 sleeping rooms, golf courses, shopping museums , plus so much more.

Back East

Vibrancy, charm or just good old-fashioned fun can be discovered when you enlist the complimentary aid of the Waterloo CVB. Happy to help, these planning pros can assist you in scoring some of eastern Iowa’s best off-site event venues, exceptional dining and nightlife, and award-winning attractions. In addition, they offer a variety of complimentary services, including grant assistance for such things as meeting room rentals, entertainment and honorariums, and event marketing.

Of course, the planning pros at Cedar Rapids CVB might have a few amenities you’re looking for as well. You do the math…there is the Cedar Rapids US Cellular Center, an 80,000 square foot meeting and banquet space for as many as 10,000 guests, a 267-room attached Double Tree Hilton Hotel, and a 500 space parking facility. 

And as long as we’re doing math, we really cannot leave Quad Cities out of the equation. Offering free meeting planning services and incentives, 6,000 rooms city-wide, 24,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, arts, theater and musical events, summer festivals, and winter fun, you’ll discover it all adds up to a memorable event. 

Not to be outdone, the team at Iowa City | Coralville CVB want you to come take advantage of big city choices while enjoying a small town atmosphere.  With top rated convention and meeting facilities, comfortable and plentiful accommodations, and attractions galore (galleries, museums, farmer’s markets, parks, golf courses, spas, etc.) you’ll see why so many consider Iowa City/Coralville a hidden gem.

No matter what direction you take, you’re sure to find a fresh place and an interesting space to meet for your event in the great state of Iowa. Not sure where to start? Try our free Iowa destination meeting planner guide and request information or a quote from one or all of our fabulous Iowa event destinations.