The Aurora area — just 37 miles from Chicago — is ideal for small- to medium-size unique meetings. Imagine meeting in the oldest roundhouse in North America or in a restored 1930s movie palace. The award-winning gardens surrounding Mies van der Rohe’s “Glass House” create atmosphere. As the second largest city in Illinois, Aurora is an exciting blend of the best of both the urban and the suburban. A must-stop: premier discount designer shopping at Chicago Premium Outlets.

Alton, Illinois is full of tranquil and scenic destinations for conferences, educational programs, retreats and small- to mid-size meetings. Ideally situated along the Meeting of the Great Rivers (Mississippi, Illinois and Missouri River confluences), our meeting spaces are just 20 minutes from downtown St. Louis, as well as the Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. Alton has an Amtrak station and is minutes from I-55, I-64, I-70 and I-44. We look forward to helping you design the perfect getaway program for your meetings.

Logan County has many meeting facilities including Rusty’s Clubhouse and Grill, the Maple Club, the American Legion, the Knights of Columbus Hall and the Holiday Inn Express. Logan County also hosts four major events: the Logan County Fair, Heritage Days, the Art and Balloon Festival and the Abraham Lincoln National Rail-Splitting Contest. This county is steeped in Abraham Lincoln history and is home to the Postville and Mt. Pulaski Courthouses from his 8th Judicial Circuit rides, as well as the Stage Coach Inn and the Hoblit Carriage House. Route 66 also provides many other tourist attractions. Logan County offers seven hotels with 370 available rooms.

Carbondale, Illinois, is an exciting community located near the Shawnee National Forest. As the home of Southern Illinois University, Carbondale boasts plenty of cultural activities and exciting university sports. The community has a variety of facilities available for meetings, conferences, banquets, weddings and reunions. Carbondale’s list includes the Carbondale Civic Center, the SIU Student Center and the new Holiday Inn Hotel and Conference Center, as well as other hotels and banquet centers. Carbondale restaurants offer carryout or off-site catering to meet your dining needs. Please contact our staff for additional information.