Looking for some new venues to explore for your next conference or convention? We’ve compiled a comprehensive guide to some of Wisconsin’s most vibrant, spacious, and amenity-packed places for you to discover this year.
Just 90 minutes from Green Bay, Madison, and Milwaukee, Green Lake is known as the oldest resort town west of Niagara Falls. Green Lake boasts 27.5 miles of shoreline, and offers a wide variety of attractions and activities, including music and theater, hot air balloon rides, lake cruises, hiking, biking, golfing, and fishing. For more information on Green Lake events, activities, and attractions, go to Visit Green Lake.
Venue: Heidel House Resort + Spa. With chic guest rooms and vacation rentals, a choice of flexible meeting and event space for up to 340, and incredible lake views directly from conference spaces, Heidel House Resort + Spa is the ideal place to host your event. Nestled on the shores of Green Lake, the resort features a championship golf course, spa, and fine dining, plus sightseeing cruises, and private tours aboard the resort’s Escapade Yacht.
This charming community draws in many travelers who appreciate the town’s lake shore paths, sparkling lake, shops, beaches, colorful foliage in the fall and exciting snowy activities in the winter. Whether connecting with nature or partaking in the area’s many festivals and events, Lake Geneva is a get-away destination your group will long remember. For more information on Lake Geneva events, activities, and attractions, go to Visit Lake Geneva.
Venue: The Abbey Resort + Avani Spa. Welcoming guests to its year-round, full-service resort on Lake Geneva, The Abbey Resort + Avani Spa boasts 40,000 square feet of both indoor and outdoor meeting space. From the 334 luxury guest rooms and suites to nearby championship golf courses to on-site Avani Spa and more, there is a space that’s ideal for your group at The Abbey Resort.
Venue: Grand Geneva Resort + Spa. Scenic and serene, Grand Geneva Resort + Spa invites groups to revel in the quiet and tranquility of the Lake Geneva area. Featuring 62,000 square feet of event space, three magnificent dining options, and 355 elegant guest rooms situated in Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired architecture. Two championship golf courses, spa, indoor and outdoor tennis courts and swimming pools, indoor/outdoor waterpark, and more means there’s something here for everyone.
Known as the “Waterpark Capital of the World®,” Wisconsin Dells is also famous for its live entertainments, fascinating attractions, cozy accommodations, and wide array of dining choices. Attractions include gaming, museums, breweries, wineries and distilleries, indoor/outdoor amusement park rides, shopping and more, making it an ideal destination any time of year. For more information on Wisconsin Dells events, activities, and attractions, go to Wisconsin Dells.
Venue: Glacier Canyon Conference Center at Wilderness Resort. Enjoy the 56,000 square foot conference center with 1,151 lodging options, four-star dining, championship golf course, award-winning spa services and eight indoor/outdoor waterparks. Named 2018 “Hotel with Best Service” by Wisconsin Meeting Planners.
Venue: Kalahari Waterpark Resort Convention Center. Opening September 2019, Kalahari is adding 112,000 square feet of meeting and event space to its existing location, for a total of 212,000 square feet. Add to that equation, 10 new meeting rooms, 756 guest rooms, superior dining, spa and of course, indoor and outdoor waterpark fun, and the sum total is awesomeness.
This north central Wisconsin area is surrounded by scenic woods, lakes and hills and offers a wide range of attractions and things to do. Enjoy year-round festivals and fairs, four seasons of outdoor activities, arts and entertainment, diverse shopping, and delicious dining options. For more information on Wausau events, activities, and attractions, go to Wausau| Central Wisconsin.
Venue: Stoney Creek Hotel + Conference Center Wausau. The central Wisconsin location makes Stoney Creek Hotel + Conference Center easily accessible from almost anywhere in the Midwest. With 107 uniquely designed guest rooms and suites, fitness center, indoor pool, business center, and 11,000 square feet of flexible meeting space for up to 900 people, this venue earns top grades.
Of course, they’re famous for football, but there’s so much more to do and see here year-round! Partake in arts and entertainment including galleries, theater, and orchestras. Enjoy the outdoors with bird watching, biking, fishing, golf, swimming, hiking or just a stroll through the farmer’s market. For more information on Green Bay events, activities, and attractions, go to Greater Green Bay & the Lakeshore CVB.
Venue: Radisson Hotel + Conference Center Green Bay. You’ll find everything you need at the Radisson Hotel + Conference Center Green Bay. Flexible event space for up to 2000 guests plus conveniently located close to the GRB airport with free airport shuttles, 24-hour business center, AV services, award-winning dining, 353 comfortable rooms and suites, pool, and fitness center.
Venue: KI Convention Center. Situated in the heart of downtown Green Bay, the KI Convention Center offers 80,000 square feet of meeting and event space. Within walking distance of hotels, restaurants, shopping, and area attractions and events, the Convention Center is ideally suited for your group, no matter what the size.
Easily accessible and featuring three venue convention campuses with connecting hotels, Milwaukee is one of the Midwest’s premier event destinations. With world-class dining, exciting nightlife, year-round festivals, renowned museums and attractions, Milwaukee makes meeting and event planning easy. For more information on Milwaukee events, activities, and attractions, go to Visit Milwaukee.
Venue: Potawatomi Hotel + Casino. It’s a sure bet your group will love gathering at Potawatomi Hotel + Casino. Featuring multi-functional meeting rooms with space for up to 3000, exceptional banquet services, 24-hour gaming and off-track betting, on-site hotel with luxury guest rooms and suites that boast spectacular views of the city.
Known as “The Sprit on the Lake,” the city of Sheboygan is nestled on the shores of Lake Michigan. There is much to do and see here with unique restaurants, local entertainment, shopping, golf, events and festivals, art and culture, outdoor recreation, and exciting nightlife. For more information on Sheboygan events, activities, and attractions, go to Sheboygan County Chamber Tourism.
Venue: Blue Harbor Resort + Conference Center. Rustic and picturesque with meeting space for up to 1250, Blue Harbor Resort + Conference Center offers spectacular lake views, relaxing spa, waterpark, first-class suites and charming villas, and multiple dining options from fine to casual, making your group’s stay here one they’ll never forget.
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