Missouri Conference Center or Illinois

When you plan a convention or similar gathering with a nationwide appeal it's important to choose your location carefully and to make sure that it is as convenient as possible for everyone who attends. A St. Louis, MO, conference is a great choice because it is centrally located in the middle of the country, making it possible to attract attendees from the widest geographical region. Choosing this location might lead you to automatically assume you must select a Missouri conference center. Actually, this fine city is on the very edge of the state and terrific choices of venue are available nearby in Illinois, an area known as the Metro East. This area is the second largest urban area in the state, second only to Chicago. With a mix of urban culture and rural friendliness, it is an excellent choice for your next conference or other large event. Continue to browse our site to learn more, or give us a call today at 1-800-289-2388.

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If you want to entice your possible participants to come to your conference you must choose a location with the most appeal, both during the conference and also their free time while staying here. Collinsville's location is the appeal that makes our Illinois convention center an attractive alternative to a St. Louis, MO conference location.

Our close proximity to St. Louis offers a combination of midwestern friendliness and big city activities, which your participants will enjoy when they have free time during their stay. Here is a sampling of the activities available in St. Louis (which is only 10 minutes from Collinsville):

  • Riverboat gambling, tours, and shows
  • Forest Park in the heart of the city, larger than New York's famed Central Park
  • The acclaimed St. Louis Zoo
  • The Municipal Theater, known as the Muny, the oldest outdoor musical theater in the nation
  • Laclede's Landing with a host of clubs and restaurants
  • Union Station for family friendly shopping, dining, and leisure activities

As you can see, there are dozens of choices to suit every taste imaginable; with nearby Illinois and Missouri conference center options for every size group imaginable, Collinsville is just right for your group or association's next major gathering.

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