Meet and Greet: The Best Wisconsin Conference and Convention Centers

Congratulations! Last year’s conference was a smash! In fact, you’re still blushing about the guests’ gushing over the event. So why not do the exact same thing this year? If something’s not broke, why fix it, right? Wrong. Simply replicating what you did last year doesn’t ensure success this year. Time, styles, trends … they all change. You should too. So, why not start with the venue? Pull back the curtain and get mp’s insider perspective on best conference and convention centers for your next Wisconsin event.

Why it’s one of the best:  This all-season resort combines natural beauty with a lakeside setting, year-round service, and activities galore. Forty gorgeous guest rooms provide spectacular views while on-site catering serves up remarkable meals.

How it’s unique:  Minnesuing Acres only hosts one group at a time, so your guests have exclusive run of this fantastic place.

Why it’s one of the best:  Nestled within 700 acres of breathtaking woodlands, Heartwood has been a Wisconsin favorite since the early 1900s.  This four-season get-away caters to your group’s needs with an expansive meeting space that can accommodate up to 200 people, while providing professional staff and on-site catering.

How it’s unique:  Charmingly rustic lodging includes guest rooms, duplex cabins, and lakeside cottages.

Why it’s one of the best:  People from all across the country have been flocking to the Abbey Resort & Avani Spa for over fifty years now. The only full-service resort on the shores of Lake Geneva, they offer more than 40,000 square feet of venue space in a tastefully-appointed upscale resort setting.

How it’s unique:  State-of-the-art facilities offer a menu of pampering spa amenities including massages, facials, and salon services. Resort-, pool-, or lakeside-view rooms make this place a getaway that is nothing less than grand.

Why it’s one of the best:   Another Wisconsin classic, Glacier Canyon will make your event memorable in the 56,000 square foot conference center. More than 1100 lodging options, four-star dining, championship golf course, and award-winning spa services ensures your team will talk about this one for a long, long time.

How it’s unique:   Eight indoor and outdoor water parks, indoor go-kart trail, lazer tag, lazer maze, bumper boats, mini golf and for a getaway everyone will love.

Why it’s one of the best:  Distinctive and sophisticated, the 62,000 square feet of meeting space can accommodate as many as 1500 guests. Classic group activities, such as golf, swimming and tennis, in addition to New Adventure Center featuring mountain biking, hiking trails, disc golf, and slack lines. Customized team building programs along with a 35-foot indoor climbing wall.

How it’s unique:  Outdoor meeting spaces at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa include the rustic Chalet, Fairview or Greenview venues with either lake and golf course views, outdoor pavilion, group bonfires and the on-site airstrip.

Why it’s one of the best:  Located at the heart of downtown La Crosse nestled on the banks of the Mississippi River, the La Crosse Center features two grand halls, three boardrooms, a conference room, and a 6000 square foot ballroom with breathtaking views of the river.

How it’s unique:  Within walking distance of several hotels and just a few short miles to downtown accommodations, restaurants, shops, and local events.