Finding the right host city for a meeting is about more than square footage. Planners need accessibility, lodging, flexible venues, things for attendees to do—and a community that is ready to help.
Owatonna, Minnesota, checks all the boxes.
Located at the intersection of Interstate 35 and state Route 14, Owatonna provides convenient access for attendees traveling from throughout southern Minnesota and the Midwest. The community is approximately an hour from both the Minneapolis-St. Paul International and Rochester International airports, making it an accessible choice without the traffic and complexity of a major metropolitan destination.
A Space for Every Kind of Meeting
For planners looking for a traditional full-service meeting experience, the DoubleTree by Hilton Owatonna offers more than 6,000 square feet of event space, including a 3,300-square-foot ballroom, multiple meeting rooms, audiovisual capabilities, and in-house catering.
For larger gatherings, the Four Seasons Centre offers 50,000 square feet of flexible space. Located on the Steele County Fairgrounds, the facility accommodates everything from conventions and trade shows to banquets, expos, and special events.
Smaller meetings can take advantage of hotel meeting rooms, boardrooms, and distinctive venues. Owatonna’s meeting options include downtown spaces, executive retreat settings, and facilities designed for youth events and larger gatherings.
Make the Meeting Part of the Experience
The best meetings give attendees something to talk about after the agenda ends. In Owatonna, planners can build experiences around the historic downtown, dining, museums, shopping, parks, trails, and attractions. A meeting can become a group dinner downtown, an evening at an area attraction, or an outdoor experience before heading home.
And planners don’t have to coordinate it all alone. Visit Owatonna works directly with meeting planners to help identify the right venues, lodging, and experiences for their groups. The goal is simple: make bringing your meeting to Owatonna as easy as possible.
Ready to find your meeting space?
Explore Owatonna Meeting Facilities, discover things to do in Owatonna, or contact the Owatonna Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism at 800-423-6466 or gsmith@owatonna.org.
