We encourage you to consider alternatives outside the St. Louis city limits for quality accommodations. Southwest Illinois, just east of St. Louis, is a terrific place to visit. A St. Louis conference can be planned in Collinsville, Illinois and be found to be both appealing and affordable to your attendees. St. Louis downtown hotels can be expensive with limited parking; other choices for lodging can be found in Collinsville and they may suit your group better than St. Louis downtown hotels.
In addition to affordable accommodations you will find Gateway Convention Center in Collinsville. Gateway Center is located in the center of a comprehensive hospitality district. The hospitality district includes several hotels, restaurants, family attractions and nightlife entertainment. Our hospitality mix is similar to that of St. Louis downtown hotels without the big city congestion, panhandlers and parking fees.
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When you are looking for an event location n the St. Louis area you should consider Collinsville, Illinois. It is a great choice when comparing it to St. Louis. Conference attendees will find Gateway Convention Center and the hotels that surround it to be competitive with many St. Louis downtown hotels. Gateway Center has 50,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. The Center is surrounded by a wide variety of hotels with a large range in rates. So attendees are sure to find lodging to suit their budget. So, even if your group does not stay in the St. Louis downtown hotels they will be able to take advantage of all St. Louis has to offer as Collinsville is only 11 miles from downtown St. Louis.
For just a sampling of all that St. Louis has to offer, consider Forest Park in the heart of the city. This beautiful park is bigger than New York's Central Park and many people think it is just as lovely. The St. Louis Art Museum is on its grounds; this world-class museum was created for the 1904 World's Fair and has an impressive selection of Masterpieces, modern art, and ancient artifacts.
The Park also houses the St. Louis Zoo, one of the few free major zoos in the country. It is home to more than 22,000 animals. Also housed in Forest Park is the Municipal Theater of St. Louis, nicknamed the Muny. This outdoor amphitheater hosts Musical Theater productions that change weekly throughout the summer.
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