With destinations known for lakefront recreation, a world-famous zoo, and even fudge, the Midwest has a wide array of options to entice meeting planners and their guests. These locations offer ample meeting space to get down to business, as well as unique activities—think the Lilac Festival on Mackinac Island, Michigan, or visits to microbreweries in Davenport, Iowa—to keep attendees engaged in their downtime.
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Mackinac Island, Michigan
Photo: Grand Hotel, Courtesy of Mackinac Island Convention & Visitor's Bureau
Madison, Wisconsin
Photo: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Courtesy of Visit Madison
Omaha, Nebraska
Photo: CenturyLink Center Omaha, Courtesy of Visit Omaha
Davenport, Iowa
Photo: The RiverCenter, Courtesy of Visit Quadcities
Rochester, Minnesota
Photo: Mayo Civic Center, Courtesy of Rochester, MN