2007 Resource Guide - southern Minnesota
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 Greater Mankato Convention and Visitors Bureau
One Civic Center Plaza, Ste 200, Mankato, MN 56001
800-657-4733
www.greatermankato.com
Nestled in the beautiful Minnesota River Valley, Greater Mankato is located just 75 miles south of the Twin Cities. Greater Mankato boasts more than 20 meeting facilities and over 1,000 guest rooms that may accommodate your group.
Attractive venues such as the City Center Convention Campus & area hotels, attentive staff, and state-of-the art technical resources mean successful, well organized events and participants who want to return. For big hospitality without the big city hassles, Greater Mankato is the perfect place to meet.
We believe in an environmentally friendly workplace. All staff incorporate sustainability practices where possible.
 Marshall Convention and Visitors Bureau
317 West Main, Box 352 B, Marshall, MN 56258
507-537-1865, Fax: 507-532-4485
www.marshall-mn.org
The city of Marshall located in Southwest Minnesota is home to the newest meeting and even facility in the region, Southwest Minnesota State University. Also, while in Marshall visit the latest attraction, The Red Baron Museum, it offers a fun and educational experience for the entire family. Free of charge, watch aircraft technicians rebuild WWII-era biplanes, view interactive displays and experience the thrill of spinning 360 degrees in a flight simulator.
Area lodging includes: AmericInn, Arbor Inn Bed & Breakfast, Best Western, Comfort Inn, Delux Motel, Super 8 and Travelers Lodge
 Owatonna Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism
320 Hoffman Drive, Owatonna, MN 55060
507-451-7970, 800-423-6466, Fax: 507-451-7972
www.Owatonna.org
Leave the big city traffic and congestion at a distance when you plan your meeting in Owatonna, located 45 minutes south of the Twin Cities on I-35. While offering a wide range of meeting facility, lodging and dining options normally found in larger cities, Owatonna maintains a relaxed small town atmosphere in which to hold your successful meeting.
We are well suited to manage larger conventions as well as smaller gatherings of 25, 50 or 150 attendees. Send for a FREE Planner’s Packet featuring our visitor guide and helpful meeting planning information.
 Red Wing Visitors and Convention Bureau
420 Levee Street, Red Wing, MN 55066
800-498-3444, Fax: 651-388-3900
www.redwing.org
No matter the time of the year Red Wing offers an enticing array of leisure and athletic activities to fit your mood after your meeting. Perhaps rent a bike and go for a bike ride along the Cannon Valley Trail? From eagle watching to rock climbing to hiking the bluffs, the great outdoors are your playground. Red Wing lets you pursue your outdoor passion with plenty of room to spare. If you love golf, you’ll love Red Wing. It offers 72 holes of some of the most scenic golf in the state at three courses. Bring your meeting to Red Wing!
 Visit Winona
160 Johnson Street, P.O. Box 1069, Winona, MN 55987
507-452-0735, 800-657-4972, Fax: 507-454-0006
www.visitwinona.com
This charming town on the Great River Road is 120 miles south of Minneapolis, borders with Wisconsin, and isn’t far from the Iowa border. With three airports close by and Amtrak service in town, Winona is a convenient location for regional conferences. Meeting facilities are available at various hotels and unique venues on three university campuses and a golf course. The experienced staff at Visit Winona can help you plan your meetings in Winona, where small town hospitality, affordability, and exceptional service are well known. Top Venues
 Country Inn & Suites Mankato
1900 Premier Drive, Mankato, MN 56003
800-456-4000, 507-388-8555, Fax: 507-388-0780
www.countryinns.com/mankatomn
Located not far from scenic Southern Minnesota farm fields and the Minnesota River Valley. An outstanding setting for creating memorable business meetings and intimate celebrations that is perfect. With an experienced and qualified staff that exceeds our guest’s expectations throughout the hotel and full service conference center. Our superb venue can accomodate groups of 5 to 500 with comfortable amenities and Event Planner Rewards Program. You will discover excellence is in the details when you visit us for business or leisure and what it means to "Be Our Guest." We recycle paper, glass & cans. “Save Our Planet” signs in guest rooms advise us to conserve water when laundering towels and bed linens.
 Gainey Conference Center
2480 South County Road 45, Owatonna, MN 55060
507-446-4460, Fax: 507-451-2705
www.stthomas.edu/gainey
The Gainey Center’s heritage is one of excellence, from the modern meeting center to the French Country home. Here, groups of up to 60 can meet in the Main Center while smaller groups can meet in the beautiful surroundings of the Gainey home. Our complete meeting package includes comfortable lodging, outstanding meals and comprehensive conference services. The Gainey Conference Center is owned by the University of St. Thomas and located in Owatonna, MN.
 Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel
39375 County Hwy 24, Morton, MN 56270
507-697-8010,
800-946-2274, Fax: 507-697-8024
www.jackpotjunction.com
The Convention Center offers over 38,000 square feet for meetings, tradeshows and banquets. 276 hotel rooms with an indoor heated pool, whirlpool, sauna, fitness center and arcade and business center. Nationally recognized 18-hole Championship Golf Course and Kids Quest child care facility. Over 325,000 square feet of live casino action; 1320 video slots, 22 blackjack tables, 10 poker & specialty tables, bingo, pulltabs, four restaurants, four full-service bars, entertainment; national entertainment regularly. Attractive Group Rates. Meeting Planner Rewards Program.
 Prairie’s Edge Casino Resort
5616 Prairie’s Edge Lane, P.O. Box 96, Granite Falls, MN 56241
320-564-2121, 866-293-2121
www.prairiesedgecasino.com
Enjoy Minnesota’s newest casino located outside Granite Falls. Prairie’s Edge Casino Resort is Minnesota’s exciting choice for business or vacation travelers. The casino offers an array of over 750 slot machines while offer two non-smoking slot areas, blackjack, poker, video roulette, and electronic bingo, a luxurious 90-room and suite hotel, dining and a spacious convention center with the capacity to handle national entertainment, tradeshows, conventions, meetings and wedding receptions. For your dining pleasure, join us in the Meadows buffet or the Firefly Bar & Grille featuring mesquite grilled steaks, fresh seafood & Cocktails. The Prairie View RV Park and campground offers 55-units and is southwest Minnesota’s newest and largest facility.
 St. James Hotel
406 Main Street, Red Wing, MN 55066
800-252-1875, Fax: 651-388-5226
www.st-james-hotel.com
The St. James Hotel knows how to make business meetings, conferences and retreats productive and memorable. With over 15,500 square feet of distinctive meeting space and complete conference and banquet services, the St. James can accommodate up to 300 people. It’s convenient location less than an hour from the Twin Cities and Rochester and its picturesque setting in Red Wing make it especially ideal. The St. James combines historic ambiance with modern technology, featuring state-of-the-art audiovisual services and wireless Internet access.
 Treasure Island Resort & Casino
5734 Sturgeon Lake Road, P.O. Box 75, Red Wing, MN 55066
651-385-2786, 800-222-7077, Fax: 651-385-2809
www.treasureislandcasino.com
Just minutes from two quaint historic towns, Red Wing and Hastings, and a short jaunt from the bustling Twin Cities. It’s the only themed casino in Minnesota and boasts 2,500 state-of-the-art slot machines, ten poker tables, 44 table games, a 550-seat bingo hall, one of the largest non-smoking gaming areas in the Midwest and cocktail service throughout. Besides the expansive gaming choices, Treasure Island also offers abundant dining selections, top-notch live entertainment and a vibrant Caribbean theme throughout the casino and the 250-room hotel. Opening August 2008, 230 additional hotel rooms, 30,000 square foot Convention and Event Center and Family Fun Center, which will include a 24-lane bowling alley!
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