In the Midwest, winter of course means plenty of the white stuff. Knowing your next event is likely to get dumped on, you can use the winter wonderland to your advantage – or heat things up in a way that snow will never even cross your guests’ minds!
To truly take advantage of the natural beauty of a Midwest winter, consider planning a retreat in breath-taking Northern Wisconsin.
Canoe Bay in Chetek is an intimate conference center that offers 5-star accommodations in an extraordinary natural setting. Your guests will appreciate the luxury and the chance to explore the Midwest winter on snowshoes.
The Gordon Lodge on North Bay in Door County is another excellent choice for a get-away-style meeting or event. With outstanding meeting facilities and accommodations situated on a beautiful peninsula, Gordon Lodge is sure to make a statement.
In Rhinelander, the Holiday Acres Resort and Conference Center offers an intimate setting with a true Northwoods feel. The relaxed setting will help to get the ideas flowing in your meetings and the fun flowing when the business is done. The resort offers a host of winter activities, including special snowmobile packages.
Minnesuing Acres Lake in Nebagamon, fully embraces winter with a great variety of fun things to do, including dog sledding, broom ball, bon fires and their very own “Winter Olympics.” And if there’s still time after all the activities, Minnesuing has great facilities for your business meetings as well.
Stone Harbor Resort and Conference Center sits right on the water, but is just steps away from historic Downtown Sturgeon Bay, so both the outdoor and indoor entertainment options are endless. Stone Harbor is the newest and largest meeting destination in Door County.
In Northeastern Wisconsin, the Fox Hills Resort in Mishicot is one of the largest conference and meeting facilities in the area. And with 500 acres of nature, your guests will enjoy exploring the winter beauty via snowshoes or skis.
In Central Wisconsin, you’ll find that the Waterpark Capital of the World doesn’t slow down for the winter – it simply moves indoors – and that waterslides are far from the only source of entertainment.
The Best Western Bridgewood Resort Hotel and Conference Center in Neenah offers the elegance of a full service hotel with the casual feel of a resort. Encourage your guests to bring their families to enjoy the Aquatic Fun Center.
In Sheboygan, the Blue Harbor Resort features a 54,000 square-foot entertainment area and indoor waterpark, as well as the Elements Spa – the perfect choice of activities for either ramping up or relaxing after your business meeting or event.
Chula Vista Resort is a luxury destination for meetings, conferences and family fun in the heart of Wisconsin Dells. With fine dining, the expansive new Lost Rios Indoor Waterpark and the Spa del Sol, your guests will never wonder what the weather is like outside.
Similarly, Glacier Canyon Conference Center at Wilderness Resort offers full resort offerings in Wisconsin Dells. With endless activity options both in and out of the water, there is never a shortage of fun. Consider delighting your guests with a meeting in the private and serene spaces in the Sundara Spa.
The Great Wolf Lodge is another great Wisconsin Dells resort, featuring top-rated meeting facilities, one of the best-known indoor water parks around and numerous unique family fun activities outside the water.
The Wintergreen Resort and Conference Center offers a tremendous value in Wisconsin Dells, with all the amenities. Your guests will notice the large and well-appointed meeting facilities and the numerous options for leisure, including – of course – an indoor waterpark.
In Green Bay, the Tundra Lodge Resort and Waterpark offers a resort destination just down the street from the famous Lambeau Field. Designed to mix business with pleasure, the resort features a new conference center and gigantic three-story indoor waterpark.
In the Southeast, The Osthoff Resort on Elkhart Lake is a lakefront oasis for almost any type of occasion. With impressive event facilities and countless unique activities both indoors and out, your guests will surely be satisfied.
In South Central Wisconsin you’ll find the hottest in winter fun at Devil’s Head Resort and Convention Center. Located in Merrimac, Devil’s Head offers 500 vertical feet of excitement for skiing and boarding, plus state-of-the art conference facilities to meet your every need.
In Lake Geneva, Grand Geneva Resort and Spa, and Timber Ridge Lodge also provide easy access to the slopes, as well as an indoor waterpark, spa and fine dining. These sister resorts partner to offer just about anything your guests could desire.
For a different way to warm up your crowd, Ho-Chunk Casino Hotel + Convention Centers in Baraboo will let your guests completely escape winter with the feel of a Vegas-style vacation. Aside from the party, you will be impressed with the spacious, full-service convention facilities for almost any size group.
With so many choices for Midwest winter activities and events, your best bet may be a combination of options. But whatever you decide, you know you can relax and say, “Let it snow!”
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