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Featuring Memorable Meeting Venues for Groups
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MEMORABLE MEETINGS
This Spring 2023 edition of TRIPinfo Quarterly Digital Magazine is dedicated to Memorable Meetings. In it you will find 63 meeting sites across the country ideal for your group. Each is unique, assuring you and your fellow travelers will have great memories of the event!
Several fine media companies detail the latest, greatest, largest meetings facilities and hotels around the world...dedicated to supporting large business meetings, conventions, and events. We respect them, but what TRIPinfo.com Online + Weekly Newsletter + Quarterly Digital Magazine provide is different.
Instead, we provide easy, fast, unique facility comparison for 12 segments of group planners that plan leisure group trips. Together smaller events, wedding, international, agent, student, military, fraternal, reunion, team, religious, and motorcoach – friends group trips – comprise ~24% of USA travel – lots of smaller gatherings!
National & regional meetings are attracted to cities with big meetings facilities. Bringing people together from a wide area needs good infrastructure, like major airports! But this issue is dedicated to neat facilities that are within a comfortable, scenic drive from those big airports – yet off the beaten path, for great fun & value!
Average Year Founded: 1955
Average Year Founded simply adds all the years together and divides by the number of Meetings sites. In 1955, Jim Henson builds the first version of Kermit the Frog. Ray Kroc opens the first McDonald’s in Illinois. Disneyland opens in Anaheim, CA, and the Vietnam war begins between North and South Vietnam.
Median Year Founded: 1983
Median Year Founded sorts our 63 Meetings Venues into date founded and finds the one in the middle. There are 31 founded prior to or in 1983 and 31 after. In 1983, the 1st episode of M*A*S*H airs, becomes the most watched TV broadcast. The 9th G7 summit is in Williamsburg, VA. Microsoft Word is first released. President Ronald Reagan creates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day!
Mode of Year Founded: 1995
Mode of Year Founded is the date that appears most often in our roster. In 1995 Austria, Finland and Sweden joined the European Union. The World Trade Organization was founded. An Oklahoma City bombing killed 168 people. Microsoft released Windows 95 and eBay was founded.
We hope you find this a fun collection of Memorable Meeting sites! This issue is designed to be ongoing, useful reference for leisure group meeting ideas. We hope it is helpful in discovering that many of these spots may be along your way! And don’t interesting, easy-to-access, just off the beaten path, venues make leisure group meetings memorable?
Mark Browning, Publisher
Memorable Meeting Sites
For your next meeting, reunion or group getaway, consider one of the following 63 meeting venues that will stimulate group interaction as well as create lasting impressions. In addition to a variety of types of meeting facilities, each property offers a multitude of on-site amenities plus recommended attractions, tours and activities nearby.
Each listing includes the following information for planners:
Meetings Space Information:
Number of Hotel Rooms
Total Square Feet of Meeting Space
Number of Meeting Rooms
Maximum Theater Seating Capacity
Maximum Banquet Seating Capacity
Number of Restaurants & Bars
Things to Do on the Property or Nearby: These are popular amenities and activities located on the property or attractions that are nearby, suitable for groups to see or do.
To find out about other meeting sites, please visit our Meetings Tables online. Use the thumbnail meeting facility specs to plan and contact the properties directly.
Have a great TRIP!
Helpful Hint: Seating Arrangements and Capacities
Meeting and conference facilities typically offer several types of seating configurations to accommodate meeting needs. Here are rules of thumb for Theater Style and Banquet Style and the number of seats required for set up in a sample room size. Click here to see other seating styles.
Theater Style
Seating capacity for a freestanding theater or when chairs are in rows without tables is typically one seat per 9 square feet. For example, this 1,000-square foot room handles 100 seats in a theater set up.
Banquet Style
Seating capacity for a room set for meal functions or small group collaboration is typically one seat per 12 square feet. This 1,000-square foot room handles 80 seats banquet style.
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Renaissance Birmingham
Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa
Birmingham, Alabama
2005
Nestled in Birmingham’s rolling hills, the hotel is home to RTJ at Ross Bridge Golf Course, the 5th-longest golf course in the world.
MEETING OVERVIEW
# of Rooms - 259
Total Sq. Ft. – 25,367
Meeting Rooms – 18
Theater Seating - 900
Banquet Seating – 550
Airport shuttle
Chena Hot Springs Resort
Fairbanks, Alaska
Located 60 scenic miles from downtown Fairbanks, the year-round resort offers a variety of accommodations for groups and a wide range of tours and activities.
MEETING OVERVIEW
# of Rooms - 88
Total Sq. Ft. – 6,250
Meeting Rooms – 6
Theater Seating - 200
Banquet Seating – 200
Airport shuttle
THINGS TO DO
Hot Springs Lake
Aurora Ice Museum
Horseback Tour
Dog Cart or Sled Ride
Aurora Viewing Tour
Chena Kennel Tour
THINGS TO DO
RTJ 18-hole golf course
Indoor/outdoor pools
Full-service spa
Tennis courts
Birmingham Zoo
Civil Rights Institute
1905 1996
Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
Scottsdale, Arizona
Groups will enjoy watching the sunset over the Sonoran Desert following a day at the 250-acre resort, playing golf, floating on the lazy river or relaxing at the spa.
MEETING OVERVIEW
# of Rooms - 732
Total Sq. Ft - 200,000
Meeting Rooms - 41
Theater Seating - 3,600
Banquet Seating – 1,900
7 Restaurants & bars
THINGS TO DO
Adventure Water Park
Kierland Flowrider
Dreamweavers Canyon
27-hole golf course
Full-service spa
Bicycle rental
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Silverado Resort & Spa
Napa Valley, California
1881
Originally built in 1881, the historic home sits on 1,200 rolling acres of oak groves and vineyards, just off the Silverado Trail near downtown Napa.
MEETING OVERVIEW
# of Condos - 345
Total Sq. Ft - 100,000
Meeting Rooms - 20
Theater Seating - 400
Banquet Seating – 300
Restaurants & bars – 5
Capital Hotel
Little Rock, Arkansas
1876
Known as Little Rock’s “front porch,” the 4-story historic hotel is home to the legendary Capital Bar & Grill and just steps from the State Capitol and Little Rock attractions.
MEETING OVERVIEW
# of Rooms - 94
Total Sq. Ft - 6,000
Meeting Rooms - 5
Theater Seating - 150
Banquet Seating – 120
2 Restaurants
THINGS TO DO
Downtown Fitness Center
Arkansas River Trail
Rivermarket
Clinton Library
Museum of Discovery
The Arts Center
THINGS TO DO
2 18-hole golf courses
10 tennis courts
10 swimming pools
Full-service spa
Bocce courts
Hiking trails
Cheyenne Mountain Colorado Springs, A Dolce Resort
Colorado Springs, Colorado
1985
The Rocky Mountains are the backdrop for meetings at this 217-acre resort which offers unique adventures as well as a relaxing retreat.
MEETING OVERVIEW
# of Rooms - 316
Total Sq. Ft. – 40,000
Meeting Rooms – 38
Theater Seating - 360
Banquet Seating – 350
3 Restaurants & bars
THINGS TO DO
18-hole golf course
10 tennis courts
8 pickleball courts
5 swimming pools
35-acre lake
Full-service spa
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Atlantic Sands Hotel & Conference Center
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
1953
Guests of this oceanfront hotel can enjoy spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean, catch a sunrise from their room and explore nearby shops and area attractions.
MEETING SPACE
# of Rooms - 181
Total Sq. Ft. – 8,200
Meeting Rooms – 7
Theater Seating - 500
Banquet Seating – 300
Restaurants & bar – 1
Saybrook Point Resort & Marina
Old Saybrook, Connecticut
1989
At the confluence of the Long Island Sound and Connecticut River, the boutique resort is known for its waterfront vistas, historic marina and fine casual dining.
MEETING SPACE
# of Rooms - 100
Total Sq. Ft. – 6,000
Meeting Rooms – 13
Theater Seating - 240
Banquet Seating – 240
Restaurants & bars - 3
THINGS TO DO
Saybrook Point Marina
Spa & Wellness Center
Indoor & outdoor pools
Picnic areas
Harvey’s Beach
Fishing charters
THINGS TO DO
Rehoboth Beach
Rehoboth Beach
Boardwalk
Outdoor Pool
Oceanfront Restaurant
Tanger Outlets
Reefhouse Resort & Marina
Key Largo, Florida
1993
This newly renovated tropical resort is located on 17 waterfront acres overlooking Key Largo Bay, just 55 miles from Miami.
MEETING SPACE
# of Rooms - 153
Total Sq. Ft. – 16,384
Meeting Rooms – 8
Theater Seating - 200
Banquet Seating – 200
Restaurants & bars – 3
THINGS TO DO
Private beach access
Waterfront Spa
On-site marina
Diving, boating, fishing
Parasailing
Outdoor heated pool
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Monroe County Conference Center
Forsyth, Georgia
Located 55 miles south of Atlanta, this event facility is fully-equipped and designed to host large and small meetings, weddings, conferences and other events.
MEETING SPACE
# of Area Hotels - 13
Total Sq. Ft. – 20,000
Meeting Rooms – 7
Theater Seating - 625
Banquet Seating – 350
Shopping & dining spots
THINGS TO DO
Cinematic landmarks
Whistle Stop Café
Juliette Opry House
Historic Rose Theatre
Fine Arts Center
High Falls State Park
The Don CeSar St. Pete Beach, Florida 1928
Often called the Pink Palace by the Sea, the newly renovated icon is a landmark on St. Pete Beach - considered one of the best beaches in Florida.
MEETING SPACE
# of Rooms - 241
Total Sq. Ft. – 38,000
Meeting Rooms – 11
Theater Seating - 500
Banquet Seating – 320
Restaurants & bars – 6
THINGS TO DO
2 outdoor heated pools
Private beach
Full-service spa & salon
Complimentary bicycles
Water sport rentals
Pet-friendly rooms
2005 1886
Jekyll Island Club Resort
Jekyll Island, Georgia
Named one of America’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations, the historic resort sits on 5,700 acres on Jekyll Island, a barrier island off the Georgia coast.
MEETING SPACE
# of Rooms - 200
Total Sq. Ft. – 14,500
Meeting Rooms – 9
Theater Seating - 200
Banquet Seating – 130
Restaurants & bars – 6
THINGS TO DO
2 outdoor pools
Private beach access
20 miles of bike paths
Croquet lawn
History tours
Complimentary shuttle
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Hale Hauula
Hauula, Oahu, Hawaii
Located in the quiet country town of Hauula on Oahu, the house is away from the hustle and bustle of the city and a short walk down a quiet street to the ocean.
MEETING SPACE
# of Rooms - 8
Total Sq. Ft - 2,400
Meeting Rooms - 2
Theater Seating - 200
Banquet Seating – 40
Nearby restaurants & bars
THINGS TO DO
Outdoor pool Group transportation
Polynesian Cultural Center
Kualoa Ranch
Hawaii Tours
Royal Hawaiian Resort
Honolulu, Hawaii 1927
Located in the heart of Honolulu, the historic luxury icon features unparalleled views of Diamond Head, Waikiki Beach and the sparkling Pacific Ocean.
MEETING SPACE
# of Rooms - 528
Total Sq. Ft. – 60,732
Meeting Rooms – 7
Theater Seating - 1,200
Banquet Seating – 800
Restaurants & bars – 5
Mauna Lani
Kamuela, Hawaii
THINGS TO DO
2 outdoor pools
Private beach cabana
Full-service spa
Hula lessons, lei making Coconut Grove
Shops
1983
The resort is a Hawaiian cultural haven sitting on 3,200 oceanfront acres along the Kohala coast and between 5 mountains on the Big Island of Hawaii.
MEETING SPACE
# of Rooms - 333
Total Sq. Ft. – 20,000
Meeting Rooms – 11
Theater Seating - 900
Banquet Seating – 600
Restaurants & bars – 6
THINGS TO DO
Outrigger canoeing
Surfing, paddle boarding
Cultural workshops
Historic walking tour
Golf course, 3 pools, spa
Tennis, pickleball courts
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Palmer House, A Hilton Hotel
Chicago, Illinois
1873
Sitting in the heart of the Theater District, the landmark hotel is the oldest hotel in Chicago and longest continuously operating hotel in North America.
MEETING SPACE
# of Rooms - 1,641
Total Sq. Ft. – 130,000
Meeting Rooms – 77
Theater Seating - 1,500
Banquet Seating – 1,200
Restaurants & bars – 4
The Grove Hotel
Boise, Idaho
1998
Centrally located in downtown Boise, The Grove is connected to 5,400-seat Idaho Central Arena, adjacent to Boise Centre & steps from shops, museums, restaurants.
MEETING SPACE
# of Rooms - 250
Total Sq. Ft - 14,000
Meeting Rooms - 11
Theater Seating - 600
Banquet Seating – 370
Restaurants & bars – 3
THINGS TO DO
Indoor pool & hot tub
Spa & fitness club
Complimentary bikes
25-mile Boise Greenbelt
Boise Historic District
Idaho Central Arena
THINGS TO DO
Spa, fitness center Indoor heated pool
Art Institute of Chicago
Millennium Park State Street shopping
Chicago Theatre
Laurel Hall
Indianapolis, Indiana
1916
Set on 6 acres of lawns and gardens, the 36,000 sq. ft. mansion combines beauty and historic elegance with modern conveniences to create the perfect venue.
MEETING SPACE
# of Rooms - N/A
Total Sq. Ft - 4,424
Meeting Rooms - 6
Theater Seating - 200
Banquet Seating – 140
Catering
THINGS TO DO
Fort Harrison State Park
Indiana State Fairgrounds
Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
Museum of Art
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Laurel Hall houses one of Indianapolis’ premier conference centers. Surrounded by a beautiful landscape and years of historical architecture, Laurel Hall transforms your meetings or events into an unforgettable experience. Along with beauty, Laurel Hall’s conference center is equipped with state of the art electronics that can suit all your presentation needs. Discover Indy’s premier event venue. www.Laurel-Hall.org info@laurel-hall.org 5395 Emerson WayIndianapolis, IN 46226317-275-3390
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio
Collection by Hilton
Des Moines, Iowa
1919
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the restored hotel features its original terrazzo & marble floors, ornate plaster ceilings and majestic 2-story lobby.
MEETING SPACE
# of Rooms - 290
Total Sq. Ft - 13,362
Meeting Rooms - 9
Theater Seating - 520
Banquet Seating – 270
Restaurants & bars – 3
French Lick Resort
French Lick, Indiana
1845
Covering 3,200 acres in the Hoosier National Forest in southern Indiana, the resort features French Lick Springs, West Baden Springs and Valley Tower hotels.
MEETING SPACE
# of Rooms - 757
Total Sq. Ft. – 169,00
Meeting Rooms – 39
Theater Seating - 2,500
Banquet Seating – 1,260
Restaurants & bars – 15
THINGS TO DO
3 Hotels
French Lick Casino
3 Golf courses
2 Spas, bowling alley
Formal Gardens, tours
Indoor/outdoor pools
THINGS TO DO
Fitness center
Entertainment district
Iowa State Capitol
Iowa Event Center
Wells Fargo Arena
Des Moines River
Hotel Topeka at City Center
Topeka, Kansas
1995
Located near downtown Topeka, the hotel is adjacent to the Stormont Vail Events Center and minutes from the State Capitol Building, museums and attractions.
MEETING SPACE
# of Rooms - 224
Total Sq. Ft. – 28,000
Meeting Rooms – 11
Theater Seating - 1,000
Banquet Seating – 800
Restaurants & bars – 2
THINGS TO DO
Indoor pool, whirlpool
Sundeck, fitness center
Topeka Zoo
Brown V. Board Of Education NHS
Lake Shawnee
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My Old Kentucky Home State Park
Bardstown, Kentucky
1818
Sitting on 235 acres in central Kentucky, the park is home to one of Kentucky’s most revered historic sites – the mansion that inspired the famous Stephen Foster song.
MEETING SPACE
# of Rooms - N/A
Total Sq. Ft - 11,140
Meeting Rooms - 4
Theater Seating - 300
Banquet Seating – 250 Group programs
THINGS TO DO
Outdoor drama - “The Stephen Foster Story”
Tours in period costumes
18-hole golf course
Picnic tables, playground
Campground
Kenlake State Resort
Hardin, Kentucky 1948
Overlooking the 160,000-acre Kentucky Lake in western Kentucky, the state resort park features 34 cottages with 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms plus hotel rooms and a campground.
MEETING SPACE
# of Rooms - 48
Total Sq. Ft. – 30,000
Meeting Rooms – 6
Theater Seating - 200
Banquet Seating – 182
Restaurant – 1
THINGS TO DO
Marina with boat rentals
Pool, hiking trails
Indoor/outdoor tennis courts
Outdoor theater
Campground
Greenbo Lake State Resort Park
Greenup, Kentucky
1969
Located in eastern Kentucky, the park on Greenbo Lake is one of the resort parks that features horseback camping sites and multi-use trails for the equestrian.
MEETING SPACE
# of Rooms - 36
Total Sq. Ft. – 4,656
Meeting Rooms – 5
Theater Seating - 300
Banquet Seating – 232
Restaurant – 1
THINGS TO DO
Marina with boat rentals
Horseback riding
16 miles of bike trails
33 miles of hiking trails
Outdoor theater
Campground
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A park for every passion
Whether you’re looking to rev up or wind down, we’ve got a place just for you. Nestled in some of the state’s most beautiful settings, Kentucky State Parks offer a wide range of activities – from outdoor adventures to nature escapes – and accommodations from rustic campsites and cozy cabins to resort park lodges. Plus, 13 nationally recognized state park golf courses get you out on the links to soak up incredible views.
Book your spring getaway at parks.ky.gov!
Westin New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana
1984
Located on Canal Street overlooking the Mississippi River, the waterfront hotel completed a total $30 million renovation in 2020.
MEETING SPACE
# of Rooms - 462
Total Sq. Ft. – 30,000
Meeting Rooms – 18
Theater Seating - 400
Banquet Seating – 300
Restaurants & bars – 3
Royal Sonesta New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana
1969
This Bourbon Street hotel in the heart of the worldfamous French Quarter features wrought-iron balconies and a lush courtyard with swimming pool.
MEETING SPACE
# of Rooms - 483
Total Sq. Ft. – 20,000
Meeting Rooms – 20
Theater Seating - 540
Banquet Seating – 400
Restaurants & bars – 6
THINGS TO DO
Outdoor heated pool
Fitness center
French Quarter
Jackson Square
French Market
The Shops at Canal Place
THINGS TO DO
Fitness center
Riverwalk
French Quarter
The Shops at Canal Place
Caesars Superdome
Audubon Aquarium
Harborside Hotel, Spa & Marina
Bar Harbor, Maine
1969
Convenient to downtown Bar Harbor’s historic sites and village shops, the oceanfront resort offers breath-taking views of Frenchman’s Bay.
MEETING SPACE
# of Rooms - 193
Total Sq. Ft - 11,000
Meeting Rooms - 8
Theater Seating - 300
Banquet Seating – 300
Restaurants & bars – 4
THINGS TO DO
Oceanfront pool
Clay tennis courts
Spa, marina
Acadia National Park
Whale watching
Hiking, boating, fishing
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Old Sturbridge Inn and Reeder Family Lodges
Sturbridge, Massachusetts
1789
Sitting on 200 acres along with 40 historic buildings, the on-site lodging property of Old Sturbridge Village offers 19th-century charm and 21st-century amenities.
MEETING SPACE
# of Rooms - 39
Total Sq. Ft. – 11,500
Meeting Rooms – 10
Theater Seating - 275
Banquet Seating – 180
Restaurants & bars – 3
MGM National Harbor
National Harbor, Maryland
2016
Overlooking the harbor with spectacular views of the Potomac River and the nation’s capital, the MGM is designed for groups of 50 or 4,000.
MEETING SPACE
# of Rooms - 308
Total Sq. Ft. – 50,000
Meeting Rooms – 13
Theater Seating - 3,000
Banquet Seating – 1,050
Restaurants & bars – 12
THINGS TO DO
160,000-sq.-ft. Casino Spa, salon, fitness center
Outdoor pool
Potomac Plaza
The Theater at MGM
The Capital Wheel
THINGS TO DO
Old Sturbridge Village, the largest living history museum in New England
Outdoor pool
Playground
Firepit with seating area
The Henry, Autograph
Collection
Dearborn, Michigan
2010
This sophisticated property, filled with contemporary art and dazzling chandeliers, was named in honor of the United States veteran Henry Dearborn.
MEETING SPACE
# of Rooms - 308
Total Sq. Ft. – 26,295
Meeting Rooms – 9
Theater Seating - 1,200
Banquet Seating – 1,200
Restaurants & bars – 1
THINGS TO DO
Indoor pool, hot tub
Fitness center
The Henry Ford Museum
Greenfield Village
Automotive Hall of Fame
Comerica Park
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Natchez Grand Hotel & Suites
Natchez, Mississippi
2008
Located in the Historic Downtown district overlooking the Mississippi River, the historic building is across from the Natchez Convention Center and restaurants.
MEETING SPACE
# of Rooms - 119
Total Sq. Ft. – 5,000
Meeting Rooms – 6
Theater Seating - 175
Banquet Seating – 165
Restaurants & bars –
Graduate Minneapolis
Minneapolis, Minnesota
2017
In the heart of the University of Minnesota campus, the pet-friendly hotel sits between Coffman Memorial Union and Huntington Bank Stadium.
MEETING SPACE
# of Rooms - 304
Total Sq. Ft. – 15,000
Meeting Rooms – 12
Theater Seating - 600
Banquet Seating – 440
Restaurants & bars – 2
THINGS TO DO
Topgolf Swing Suite
Complimentary bike rentals
Sports arenas
Minnehaha Falls
First Avenue
THINGS TO DO
Natchez Trace Parkway
Bridge of Sighs
Natchez scenic trails
Sightseeing tours
Natchez Bluff Park
Monmouth Historic Inn
Chateau on the Lake Resort
Spa & Convention Center
Branson, Missouri
1997
Overlooking Table Rock Lake in the rolling Ozark Mountains, the iconic resort is minutes from Branson’s entertainment district and area attractions.
MEETING SPACE
# of Rooms - 301
Total Sq. Ft. – 53,052
Meeting Rooms – 19
Theater Seating - 3,500
Banquet Seating – 2,000
Restaurants & bars – 6
THINGS TO DO
Indoor & outdoor pools
Full-service marina
Spa & fitness center
Movie theater
Nature trails
Tennis courts
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Lied Lodge & Conference Center
Nebraska City, Nebraska
1993
The newly renovated hotel is part of the 260-acre Arbor Day Farm, a National Historic Landmark and birthplace of Arbor Day, the tree planter’s holiday.
MEETING SPACE
# of Rooms - 140
Total Sq. Ft. – 14,000
Meeting Rooms – 7
Theater Seating - 380
Banquet Seating – 280
Restaurants & bars – 3
Rock Creek Resort
Red Lodge, Montana
1968
The cozy resort’s 30 acres sit right on Rock Creek nestled in the Beartooth Mountains on the renowned Beartooth All-American Road, just 62 miles from Yellowstone Park.
MEETING SPACE
# of Rooms - 87
Total Sq. Ft. – 6,500
Meeting Rooms – 6
Theater Seating - 135
Banquet Seating – 80
Restaurants & bars – 1
THINGS TO DO
Fishing, horseback riding
Indoor heated pool
Cross-country skiing
Soccer field, volleyball
Whitewater rafting
Golf, hiking trails
THINGS TO DO
Arbor Day Farm
Vineyard, orchard tours
Indoor pool, greenhouse
Spa and fitness center
Golf course
Hiking/biking trails
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino
Las Vegas, Nevada
1999
Covering 120 acres on the Las Vegas Strip, the resort includes the 5th largest convention center in the U.S. and an 11-acre pool with real sand and a wave pool.
MEETING SPACE
# of Rooms - 4,752
Total Sq. Ft - 2,100,000
Meeting Rooms - 126
Theater Seating - 12,000
Banquet Seating – 4,200
Restaurants & bars – 30
THINGS TO DO
Casino, spa & salon
Mandalay Bay Beach
Michael Jackson ONE by Cirque du Soleil
Shark Reef Aquarium
House of Blues Music Hall
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Chetola Resort
Blowing Rock, North Carolina
The Inn at Crestwood
Boone, North Carolina
2004
This Blue Ridge Mountain retreat is a fusion of modern and classic style featuring traditional guest rooms and 2-story, multi-bedroom cottages.
MEETING SPACE
# of Rooms - 14
Total Sq. Ft. – 3,900
Meeting Rooms – 7
Theater Seating - 200
Banquet Seating – 200
Restaurants & bars – 3
1846
Located in western North Carolina’s Blue Ridge mountains, the 87-acre resort offers the 42-room Chetola Lodge, 75 condominiums & 8-room Bob Timberlake Inn.
MEETING SPACE
# of Rooms - 125+
Total Sq. Ft. – 8,700
Meeting Rooms – 5
Theater Seating - 160
Banquet Seating – 250
Restaurants & bars – 2
THINGS TO DO
Spa, indoor heated pool
Orvis Fly Fishing Clinics
Lakeside fire pits
Sporting Reserve
Guided hikes, tennis, pickle ball, paddleboards
THINGS TO DO
Indoor heated pool
Wellness & fitness center
Grandfather Mountain
Tweetsie Railroad
Skiing, snowtubing
Wineries, breweries
Bismarck Event Center
Bismarck, North Dakota
1969
This multi-purpose event center includes 3 facilities –exhibit hall, arena, historic auditorium – for weddings, banquets, meetings, sporting events and concerts.
MEETING SPACE
# of Rooms - N/A
Total Sq. Ft - 200,000
Meeting Rooms - 17
Theater Seating - 10,000
Banquet Seating – 350
Restaurants & bars – 2
THINGS TO DO
Special events, meetings
Missouri River
ND Heritage Center
Dakota Zoo
Nearby shopping, dining, hotels and attractions
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Ocean Place Resort & Spa
Long Branch, New Jersey
1985
The beachfront resort on the New Jersey Shore offers indoor and outdoor space plus beach areas for meetings, reunions, weddings and social events.
MEETING SPACE
# of Rooms - 258
Total Sq. Ft. – 95,000
Meeting Rooms – 35
Theater Seating - 1,000
Banquet Seating – 800
Restaurants & bars – 3
Mill Falls at the Lake
Meredith, New Hampshire
1984
This all-season resort is a revitalized mill area dating to the Industrial Revolution in the charming town of Meredith along the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee.
MEETING SPACE
# of Rooms - 170
Total Sq. Ft. – 18,000
Meeting Rooms – 9
Theater Seating - 397
Banquet Seating – 240
Restaurants & bars – 7
THINGS TO DO
3 pools, 5 hot tubs, spa
Mill Falls Marketplace
Paddleboards, kayaks, aqua cycles, canoes
Ice skates, snowshoes Hikes, bikes
THINGS TO DO
Indoor & outdoor pools
Beach access
Spa and salon
Games area
Monmouth Park
Sandy Hook NRA
Las Cruces Convention Center
Las Cruces, New Mexico 2011
Located in Southern New Mexico off I-10 & I-25 and 45 minutes from El Paso International Airport, the convention center is near 49 different hotels, motels, B&Bs and more.
MEETING SPACE
# of Rooms - N/A
Total Sq. Ft. – 55,000
Meeting Rooms – 18
Theater Seating - 1,976
Banquet Seating – 1,090
Restaurants & bars – 1
THINGS TO DO
Historic Old Mesilla
New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum
Spaceport America
White Sands National Monument
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Mohonk Mountain House
New Platz, New York
1869
This National Historic Landmark resort is a mountain retreat surrounded by 40,000 acres of forest in upstate New York, 90 miles from New York City.
MEETING SPACE
# of Rooms - 265
Total Sq. Ft. – 10,600
Meeting Rooms – 14
Theater Seating - 420
Banquet Seating – 420
Restaurants & bars – 7
Virgin Hotels New York
New York, New York
2023
In the heart of the NoMad neighborhood, the 39-story hotel is the sixth Virgin Hotels property in the United States and the seventh in the brand portfolio.
MEETING OVERVIEW
# of Rooms - 460
Total Sq. Ft. – 19,000
Meeting Rooms – 18
Theater Seating - 300
Banquet Seating – 250
Restaurants & bars – 3
THINGS TO DO
Indoor/outdoor restaurants & lounges
Rooftop pool + lounge
Swingers Golf Gym
Art collection
THINGS TO DO
85 miles of hiking trails
9-hole golf course
Spa, indoor pool
Ice Skating Pavilion
Lake Mohonk
Outdoor concerts
Cincinnati Music Hall
Cincinnati, Ohio
1878
Beautifully restored during a massive renovation in 2017, this National Historic Landmark in the historic Over-theRhine neighborhood is a treasured performance venue.
MEETING SPACE
# of Rooms - N/A
Total Sq. Ft. – 20,000
Meeting Rooms – 6
Theater Seating - 2,500
Banquet Seating – 700
Restaurants & bars – Yes
THINGS TO DO
75-minute guided tours
Cincinnati Opera
Cincinnati Ballet
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Washington Park
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Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Tulsa
Catoosa, Oklahoma
2004
Sitting about 14 miles east of downtown Tulsa near I-44, the music centered hotel and casino features meeting & event space plus a variety of entertainment venues.
MEETING SPACE
# of Rooms - 454
Total Sq. Ft. – 75,000
Meeting Rooms – 19
Theater Seating - 2,500
Banquet Seating – 900
Restaurants & bars – 11
Lane Events Center
Eugene, Oregon
Minutes from downtown Eugene, the center’s rentable venues are flexible enough to accommodate small parties and large banquets, sporting events and tradeshows.
MEETING SPACE
# of Rooms - N/A
Total Sq. Ft - 180,000
Meeting Rooms - 18
Theater Seating - 4,000
Banquet Seating – 2,500
Restaurants & bars – 2
THINGS TO DO
Full catering services
Lane County Fair
Sports Center
Livestock Arena
River Valley Inn
Free parking
THINGS TO DO
170,000 sq. ft. casino
2 outdoor pools, hot tub
Fitness center
The Cherokee Gallery
18-hole golf course
Hard Rock Live
1980 1933
The Hotel Hershey
Hershey, Pennsylvania
Sitting atop a hill in Central Pennsylvania, the historic hotels’ rooms, suites and cottages offer panoramic views of formal gardens and the Hershey Valley.
MEETING SPACE
# of Rooms - 276
Total Sq. Ft. – 25,000
Meeting Rooms – 20
Theater Seating - 450
Banquet Seating – 360
Restaurants & bars – 6
THINGS TO DO
Hersheypark
Indoor/outdoor pools
Sports & fitness complex
2 Golf courses, hiking trails, falconry Spa, shopping
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The Willcox Aiken, SC 1898
Set in America’s storied Thoroughbred Country, the Willcox is a white-pillared Colonial Revival landmark on the National Historic Register.
MEETING SPACE
# of Rooms - 28
Total Sq. Ft. – 4,124
Meeting Rooms – 5
Theater Seating - 175
Banquet Seating – 175
Restaurants & bars – 2
Graduate Providence
Providence, Rhode Island
1922
Formerly the Providence Biltmore, this downtown landmark is within walking distance or short drive to five universities, attractions and other meeting venues.
MEETING SPACE
# of Rooms - 276
Total Sq. Ft. – 18,000
Meeting Rooms – 11
Theater Seating - 300
Banquet Seating – 300
Restaurants & bars – 2
THINGS TO DO
Complimentary bikes
Topgolf Swing Suite
Spa & fitness center
RISD Museum
BankNewport City Center
THINGS TO DO
Spa and salon
Pool, hiking trails
Golf, equestrian sports
Hitchcock Woods
Hopeland Gardens
Thoroughbred Hall of Fame
Crowne Plaza North Augusta
North Augusta, South Carolina
2018
With rooms overlooking the Savannah River and the award-winning SRP Park (home of the Augusta Green Jackets), the hotel is in the heart of Riverside Village.
MEETING SPACE
# of Rooms - 180
Total Sq. Ft. – 10,000
Meeting Rooms – 7
Theater Seating - 400
Banquet Seating – 375
Restaurants & bars – 2
THINGS TO DO
Outdoor pool Fitness center
Augusta GreenJackets
Augusta Riverwalk
Augusta National Golf Club
Augusta Canal
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The Guest House at Graceland
Memphis, Tennessee
2016
Experience Elvis by staying next to the iconic Graceland Mansion. The hotel features a 464-seat theater for live performances and movies plus an outdoor event area.
MEETING SPACE
# of Rooms - 450
Total Sq. Ft - 22,000
Meeting Rooms - 6
Theater Seating - 1,224
Banquet Seating – 720
Restaurants & bars – 4
Deadwood Mountain Grand Deadwood, South Dakota
2011
This landmark property looks over Main Street in a city designated as a National Historic Landmark District where famed figures of the Old West once roamed.
MEETING SPACE
# of Rooms - 98
Total Sq. Ft. – 15,500
Meeting Rooms – 4
Theater Seating - 2,500
Banquet Seating – 1,000
Restaurants & bars – 3
THINGS TO DO
Casino
Indoor pool & hot tub
Entertainment & Event Center
Mt. Rushmore Black Hills & Badlands
THINGS TO DO
Outdoor pool
Fitness center
Graceland Mansion
Elvis’ airplanes
Elvis Presley’s Memphis
Beale Street
Hotel Settles
Big Spring, Texas
1930
Known today as the Crown Jewel of West Texas, the beautifully restored hotel was the tallest building between El Paso and Ft. Worth when it opened in 1930.
MEETING SPACE
# of Rooms - 65
Total Sq. Ft. – 15,000
Meeting Rooms – 6
Theater Seating - 300
Banquet Seating – 200
Restaurants & bars – 2
THINGS TO DO
Outdoor pool & hot tub
Spa & salon
Fitness center
Comanche Trail Park
Big Spring State Park
Heritage Museum
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Deer Valley Resort
Park City, Utah
1981
Spreading over 6 mountains, the 2,026-acre resort is located in the iconic mountain town of Park City about 38 miles from the Salt Lake City airport.
MEETING SPACE
# of Rooms - 422
Total Sq. Ft. – 73,000
Meeting Rooms – 22
Theater Seating - 270
Banquet Seating – 250
Restaurants & bars – 18
Plano Event Center
Plano, Texas
1990
Plano Event Center is a full-service, multi-purpose facility located in one of the most vibrant and exciting communities in the North Dallas Metroplex.
MEETING SPACE
# of Rooms - N/A
Total Sq. Ft. – 86,400
Meeting Rooms – 17
Theater Seating - 2,000
Banquet Seating – 1,400
Catering & concessions
THINGS TO DO
Downtown Plano Arts District
Go Ape Adventure Course
Legacy Hall, Legacy West
Boardwalk at Granite Park
Heritage Farmstead Museum
THINGS TO DO
103 ski trails, 21 chairlifts
70 miles of mountain bike trails
Summer concerts
Utah Olympic Park Park City Main Street
Keswick Hall & Golf Club
Keswick, Virginia
1912
Set on 600 acres in the Blue Ridge Mountain foothills near Charlottesville, Keswick offers elegant accommodations and world-class venues for meetings and special events.
MEETING SPACE
# of Rooms - 38
Total Sq. Ft. – 7,000
Meeting Rooms – 7
Theater Seating - 389
Banquet Seating – 291
Restaurants & bars – 3
THINGS TO DO
18-hole golf course
Outdoor heated pool
7 tennis courts
Keswick Hall Spa
Fitness center
Keswick Vineyards
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Tulalip Resort Casino
Tulalip, Washington
2007
The resort celebrates with Tulalip culture by placing beautiful artwork and decorations, representing the culture and heritage, throughout the property.
MEETING SPACE
# of Rooms - 370
Total Sq. Ft - 30,000
Meeting Rooms - 14
Theater Seating - 1,600
Banquet Seating – 1,000
Restaurants & bars – 8
The Equinox Golf Resort & Spa
Manchester, Vermont
1769
Set in the quintessential New England town of Manchester in Vermont’s Green Mountains, the resort borders 914 acres of protected land – the Equinox Preserve and Pond.
MEETING SPACE
# of Rooms - 199
Total Sq. Ft. – 18,500
Meeting Rooms – 15
Theater Seating - 350
Banquet Seating – 250
Restaurants & bars – 4
THINGS TO DO
Golf course
Spa, indoor heated pool, 3 tennis courts
Orvis fly-fishing
Off-road adventures
Skiing, snowboarding
THINGS TO DO
Casino, live shows
Spa, indoor pool
Seattle Premium Outlets
Nearby golf courses
Hibulb Cultural Center
Tulalip Amphitheatre
Hilton Garden Inn
Martinsburg
Martinsburg, West Virginia
2016
Off of I-81 in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, this hotel is minutes from historic Martinsburg’s Main Street, shopping spots and restaurants.
MEETING SPACE
# of Rooms - 111
Total Sq. Ft. – 6,236
Meeting Rooms – 6
Theater Seating - 300
Banquet Seating – 270
Restaurants & bars – 1
THINGS TO DO
Indoor heated pool
Geocaching & ziplines
Hiking & biking trails
White water rafting
Historic tours & Civil War history
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Blue Harbor Resort & Conference Center
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
2004
The stately year-round hotel sits on the western shore of Lake Michigan, treating guests to beautiful lake views as well as a full range of things to do.
MEETING SPACE
# of Rooms - 244
Total Sq. Ft. – 16,800
Meeting Rooms – 8
Theater Seating - 1,100
Banquet Seating – 544
Restaurants & bars – 5
Grand Geneva Resort & Spa Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
1968
Originally opening as the first Playboy Club Hotel in the U.S., the 1,300-acre, year-round resort on Lake Geneva is 3 miles outside of downtown Lake Geneva in southern Wisconsin.
MEETING SPACE
# of Rooms - 356
Total Sq. Ft. – 62,000
Meeting Rooms – 34
Theater Seating - 1,800
Banquet Seating – 1,040
Restaurants & bars – 10
THINGS TO DO
2 golf courses
Indoor & outdoor pools
Indoor climbing wall
Spa, fitness center
Adventure Center
Hiking trails, snow skiing
THINGS TO DO
54,000 sq. ft. indoor water park
Spa & salon
Pier Fun Zone Arcade
Lost Temples Mini golf
Watersports
Ramkota Hotel & Conference Center
Casper,
Wyoming
1965
Located in downtown Casper in the heart of Wyoming, the recently renovated property is minutes from popular local area attractions.
MEETING SPACE
# of Rooms - 230
Total Sq. Ft - 14,000
Meeting Rooms - 8
Theater Seating - 850
Banquet Seating – 625
Restaurants & bars – 2
THINGS TO DO
Indoor water playland
Fitness center, salon
Wyoming Theatre
Casper Mountain
Hogadon Ski Area
Ft. Caspar
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Alabama
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Helen Keller
Condoleezza Rice
Hank Aaron
Nat King Cole
Emmylou Harris
Coretta Scott King
Carl Lewis
Alaska
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Holly Madison
Curt Schilling
Sarah Palin
Archie Van Winkle
James Morrison
Jewel
Wyatt Earp
Carlos Boozer
Arizona
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Joe Jonas
Stevie Nicks
Geronimo
Barbara Eden
Kerry Strug
Emma Stone
Shawn Michaels
Jordin Sparks
Arkansas
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Paul “Bear” Bryant
Dizzy Dean
Sonny Liston
Conway Twitty
John Grisham
Johnny Cash
Bill Clinton
FACTS:
Capital: Montgomery
Population: 4,903,185
Time Zone: Central
Statehood: December 14, 1819 (22nd)
Bird: Yellowhammer
Flower: Camellia
Nickname: The Cotton State
Song: “Alabama”
Tree: Longleaf Pine
FACTS:
Capital: Juneau
Population: 731,545
Time Zone: Alaska / Aleutian
Statehood: January 3, 1959 (49th)
Bird: Willow ptarmigan
Flower: Alpine Forget-me-not
Nickname: The Last Frontier
Song: “Alaska’s Flag”
Tree: Sitka Spruce
FACTS:
Capital: Phoenix
Population: 7,278,717
Time Zone: Mountain
Statehood: February 14, 1912 (48th)
Bird: Cactus Wren
Flower: Saguaro Blossom
Nickname: The Constitution State
Song: “Arizona”
Tree: Palo Verde
FACTS:
Capital: Little Rock
Population: 3,017,804
Time Zone: Central
Statehood: June 15, 1836 (25th)
Bird: Mockingbird
Flower: Apple Blossom
Nickname: The Natural State
Song: “Arkansas, Oh Arkansas”
Tree: Pine
California
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Shirley Temple Black
Leonardo DiCaprio
Steve Jobs
Mickey Mouse
Richard M. Nixon
Sally Ride
Tiger Woods
Colorado
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Tim Allen
Jon Heder
John Kerry
Jack Dempsey
David Fincher
Byron R. White
John Hall
Connecticut
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Noah Webster
Michael Bolton
George W. Bush
Vint Cerf
Katharine Hepburn
J. P. Morgan
Benedict Arnold
John Mayer
Delaware
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Valerie Bertinelli
Eleuthere Irenee du Pont
de Nemours
Henry Heimlich
Robert Mitchum
George Read
Judge Reinhold
Caesar Rodney
FACTS:
Capital: Sacramento
Population: 39,512,223
Time Zone: Pacific
Statehood: September 9, 1850 (31st)
Bird: California Valley Quail
Flower: California Poppy
Nickname: The Golden State
Song: “I Love You, California”
Tree: Coast Redwood & Giant Redwood
FACTS:
Capital: Denver
Population: 5,758,736
Time Zone: Mountain
Statehood: August 1st, 1876 (38th)
Bird: Lark Bunting
Flower: Rocky Mountain Columbine
Nickname: Centennial State
Song: “Where the Columbines Grow”
Tree: Blue Spruce
FACTS:
Capital: Hartford
Population: 3,565,287
Time Zone: Eastern
Statehood: January 05, 1788 (5th)
Bird: Robin
Flower: Mountain Laurel
Nickname: The Constitution State
Song: “Yankee Doodle”
Tree: White Oak
FACTS:
Capital: Dover
Population: 973,764
Time Zone: Eastern Statehood: December 7, 1787 (1st)
Bird: Blue Hen Chicken
Flower: Peach Blossom
Nickname: The First State
Song: “Our Delaware”
Tree: American Holly
Florida
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Ariana Grande
Ray Lewis
Pat Boone
Steve Carlton
Frances Langford
Osceola
Sidney Poitier
Janet Reno
Georgia
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Martin Luther King, Jr.
James (Jimmy) E. Carter
Rosalynn Carter
Ty Cobb
Clarence Thomas
Ryan Seacrest
Gladys Knight
Julia Roberts
Hawaii
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Barack Obama
Bruno Mars
Nicole Kidman
Bethany Hamilton
Marcus Mariota
Kelly Preston
K. Megan McArthur
Don Ho
Idaho
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Sarah Palin
Aaron Paul
Lana Turner
Harmon Killebrew
Ezra Pound
Mike Riley
FACTS:
Capital: Tallahassee
Population: 21,477,737
Time Zone: Eastern & Central
Statehood: March 3, 1845 (27th)
Bird: Northern Mockingbird
Flower: Orange Blossom
Nickname: The Sunshine State
Song: “Florida, Where the Sawgrass...”
Tree: Cabbage Palmetto
FACTS:
Capital: Atlanta
Population: 10,617,423
Time Zone: Eastern
Statehood: January 2, 1788 (4th)
Bird: Brown Thrasher
Flower: Cherokee Rose
Nickname: Empire State of the South
Song: “Georgia On My Mind”
Tree: Live Oak
FACTS:
Capital: Honolulu
Population: 1,415,872
Time Zone: Hawaii-Aleutian
Statehood: August 21, 1959 (50th)
Bird: Nene
Flower: Yellow Hibiscus
Nickname: The Aloha State
Song: “Hawaii Ponoi, Hawaii Own”
Tree: Candlenut
FACTS:
Capital: Boise
Population: 1,787,065
Time Zone: Pacific
Statehood: July 3, 1890 (43rd)
Bird: Mountain Bluebird
Flower: Syringa
Nickname: Gem State
Song: “Here We Have Idaho”
Tree: Western White Pine
Illinois
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Ronald Reagan
Robin Williams
Betty White
Harrison Ford
Hillary Clinton
Ernest Hemingway
Quincy Jones
Raquel Welch
Indiana
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Jimmy Hoffa
Florence Henderson
Evan Bayh
Michael Jackson
Steve McQueen
Janet Jackson
James Dean
David Letterman
Iowa
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Jerry Mathers
Kurt Warner
Mamie Eisenhower
Ashton Kutcher
John Wayne
Cloris Leachman
Shawn Johnson
Halston
Kansas
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Amelia Earhart
Burt Bacharach
Joanna Gaines
Gale Sayers
Ed Asner
Martina McBride
Annette Bening
FACTS:
Capital: Springfield
Population: 12,671,821
Time Zone: Central
Statehood: December 03, 1818 (21st)
Bird: Cardinal
Flower: Violet
Nickname: The Prairie State
Song: “Illinois”
Tree: White Oak
FACTS:
Capital: Indianapolis
Population: 6,732,219
Time Zone: Eastern & Central
Statehood: December 11, 1816 (19th)
Bird: Cardinal
Flower: Peony
Nickname: The Hoosier State
Song: “On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away”
Tree: Tulip
FACTS:
Capital: Des Moines
Population: 3,155,070
Time Zone: Central
Statehood: December 28, 1846 (29th)
Bird: American Goldfinch
Flower: Rose
Nickname: The Hawkeye State
Song: “The Song of Iowa”
Tree: Oak
FACTS:
Capital: Topeka
Population: 2,913,314
Time Zone: Central
Statehood: January 29, 1861 (34th)
Bird: Meadowlark
Flower: Sunflower
Nickname: The Sunflower State
Song: “Home on the Range”
Tree: Cottonwood
Kentucky
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Muhammad Ali
George Clooney
Johnny Depp
Duncan Hines
Wynonna Judd
Abraham Lincoln
Diane Sawyer
FACTS:
Capital: Frankfort
Population: 4,467,673
Time Zone: Eastern & Central
Statehood: June 1, 1792 (15th)
Bird: Cardinal
Flower: Goldenrod
Nickname: The Bluegrass State
Song: “My Old Kentucky Home”
Tree: Tulip Tree
Louisiana
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Harry Connick Jr.
Frank Ocean
Reese Witherspoon
Truman Capote
Jared Leto
Mahalia Jackson
Peyton Manning
Quvenzhané Wallis
Maine
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Judd Nelson
Linda Lavin
Patrick Dempsey
Nelson Rockefeller
Stephen King
Elijah Lovejoy
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Maryland
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Barbara Mikulski
Reginald F. Lewis
Harriet Tubman
Frederick Douglass
Michael Phelps
Julie Bowen
John Wilkes Booth
Nora Roberts
Massachusetts
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
John F. Kennedy
Dr. Seuss
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams
George H. W. Bush
Matt Damon
Mark Wahlberg
Matt LeBlanc
FACTS:
Capital: Boston
Population: 6,892,503
Time Zone: Eastern
Statehood: February 06, 1788 6th)
Bird: Black-Capped Chickadee
Flower: May Flower
Nickname: The Bay State
Song: “Hail, Massachusetts”
Tree: American Elm
FACTS:
Capital: Baton Rouge
Population: 4,648,794
Time Zone: Central
Statehood: April 30, 1812 (18th)
Bird: Brown Pelican
Flower: Magnolia
Nickname: The Pelican State
Song: “Give Me Louisiana“
Tree: Bald Cypress
FACTS:
Capital: Augusta
Population: 1,344,212
Time Zone: Eastern
Statehood: March 15, 1820 (23rd)
Bird: Chickadee
Flower: White Pine Cone & Tassel
Nickname: The Pine Tree State
Song: “State Song of Maine”
Tree: White Pine
FACTS:
Capital: Annapolis
Population: 6,045,680
Time Zone: Eastern
Statehood: April 28, 1788 (7th)
Bird: Baltimore Oriole
Flower: Black-eyed Susan
Nickname: Old Line State
Song: “Maryland My Maryland”
Tree: White Oak
Michigan
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Serena Williams
Tom Selleck
Burt Reynolds
Magic Johnson
Madonna
Stevie Wonder
Henry Ford
Kid Rock
Minnesota
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Bob Dylan
Chris Pratt
Judy Garland
Steve Martin
Vince Vaughn
J. Paul Getty
Lindsey Vonn
FACTS:
Capital: Lansing
Population: 9,986,857
Time Zone: Eastern
Statehood: January 26, 1837 (26th)
Bird: Robin
Flower: Apple Blossom
Nickname: The Wolverine State
Song: “Michigan, My Michigan”
Tree: White Pine
FACTS:
Capital: St. Paul
Population: 5,639,632
Time Zone: Central Statehood: May 11, 1858 (32nd)
Bird: Common Loon
Flower: Lady Slipper
Nickname: The Land of 10,000 Lakes
Song: “Hail! Minnesota”
Tree: Red Pine
Mississippi
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Elvis Presley
Oprah Winfrey
Faith Hill
James Earl Jones
Brett Favre
Jimmy Buffett
B.B. King
FACTS:
Capital: Jackson
Population: 2,976,149
Time Zone: Central
Statehood: December 10, 1817 (20th)
Bird: Mockingbird
Flower: Magnolia
Nickname: The Magnolia State
Song: “Go Mis-sis-sip-pi”
Tree: Magnolia
Missouri
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
George Washington Carver
Calamity Jane
Maya Angelou
Langston Hughes
Mark Twain
Eminem
Harry S. Truman
Jon Hamm
FACTS:
Capital: Jefferson City
Population: 6,137,428
Time Zone: Central
Statehood: August 10, 1821 (24th)
Bird: Bluebird
Flower: Hawthorn
Nickname: The Show Me State
Song: “Missouri Waltz”
Tree: Dogwood
Montana
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Michelle Williams
Evel Knievel
Gary Cooper
Patrick Duffy
Myrna Loy
Dana Carvey
Phil Jackson
Nebraska
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Gerald Ford
Gabrielle Union
Malcolm X
Larry the Cable Guy
Warren Buffet
Andy Roddick
Marlon Brando
Fred Astaire
Nevada
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Pat Nixon
Julia Mancuso
Harry Reid
Sarah Winnemucca
Andre Agassi
Jenna Jameson
Rutina Wesley
New Hampshire
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Robert Frost
John Irving
Mandy Moore
Franklin Pierce
Alan Shepard
Bode Miller
E.E. Cummings
FACTS:
Capital: Helena
Population: 1,068,778
Time Zone: Mountain
Statehood: November 8, 1889 (41st)
Bird: Meadowlark
Flower: Bitterroot
Nickname: Big Sky Country
Song: “Montana Melody”
Tree: Pine
FACTS:
Capital: Lincoln
Population: 1,934,408
Time Zone: Central & Mountain
Statehood: March 1, 1867 (37th)
Bird: Western Meadowlark
Flower: Goldenrod
Nickname: Cornhusker State
Song: “Beautiful Nebraska”
Tree: Cottonwood
New Jersey
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Frank Sinatra
Whitney Houston
Bruce Springsteen
John Travolta
Meryl Streep
Martha Stewart
Buzz Aldrin
Jon Bon Jovi
New Mexico
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Neil Patrick Harris
Demo Lovato
Jeff Bezos
Demi Moore
Dolores Huerta
Rudolfo A. Anaya
FACTS:
Capital: Carson City
Population: 3,080,156
Time Zone: Pacific & Mountain
Statehood: October 31, 1864 (36th)
Bird: Bluebird
Flower: Sagebrush
Nickname: Silver State
Song: “Home Means Nevada”
Tree: Pine
FACTS:
Capital: Concord
Population: 1,359,711
Time Zone: Eastern
Statehood: June 21, 1788 (9th)
Bird: Purple Finch
Flower: Purple Lilac
Nickname: The Granite State
Song: “Old New Hampshire”
Tree: White Birch
FACTS:
Capital: Trenton
Population: 8,882,190
Time Zone: Eastern
Statehood: December 18, 1789 (3rd)
Bird: Eastern Goldfinch
Flower: Violet
Nickname: The Garden State
Song: “New Jersey Loyalty”
Tree: Red Oak
FACTS:
Capital: Santa Fe
Population: 2,096,829
Time Zone: Mountain
Statehood: January 6, 1912 (47th)
Bird: Roadrunner
Flower: Yucca Flower
Nickname: Land of Enchantment
Song: “O, Fair New Mexico”
Tree: Piñon Pine
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New York
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Adam Sandler
Al Capone
Michael Jordan
J. Robert Oppenheimer
Tom Cruise
Theodore Roosevelt
Jimmy Fallon
Jane Fonda
FACTS:
Capital: Albany
Population: 19,453,561
Time Zone: Eastern
Statehood: July 26, 1788 (11th)
Bird: Eastern Bluebird
Flower: Rose
Nickname: The Empire State
Song: “I Love New York”
Tree: Sugar Maple
Oklahoma
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Ron Howard
Brad Pitt
Carrie Underwood
Reba McEntire
Chuck Norris
Blake Shelton
Dr. Phil McGraw
Ohio
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
John Legend
Maya Lin
Russell Wilson
Thomas Edison
Edwin Stanton
John Glenn
Art Tatum
Roy Rogers
North Carolina
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Billy Graham
Scotty McCreery
Dolley Madison
Meadowlark Lemon
Dale Earnhardt, Sr.
Charlie Daniels
North Dakota
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Josh Duhamel
Kellan Lutz
Lawrence Welk
Angie Dickinson
Peggy Lee
Bobby Vee
FACTS:
Capital: Raleigh
Population: 10,488,084
Time Zone: Eastern
Statehood: November 21, 1789 (12th)
Bird: Cardinal
Flower: Dogwood
Nickname: The Tarheel State
Song: “The Old North State”
Tree: Pine
FACTS:
Capital: Bismarck
Population: 762,062
Time Zone: Mountain
Statehood: November 02, 1889 (39th)
Bird: Western Meadowlark
Flower: Wild Prairie Rose
Nickname: The Tarheel State
Song: “North Dakota Hymn”
Tree: American Elm
Oregon
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Chief Joseph
Douglas C. Engelbart
Cathy McMorris Rodgers
Ashton Eaton
Matt Groening
Tonya Harding
James Beard
FACTS:
Capital: Oklahoma City
Population: 3,956,971
Time Zone: Central
Statehood: November 16, 1907 (46th)
Bird: Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Flower: Mistletoe
Nickname: The Sooner State
Song: “Oklahoma”
Tree: Redbud
FACTS:
Capital: Columbus
Population: 11,689,100
Time Zone: Eastern
Statehood: March 1, 1803 (17th)
Bird: Cardinal
Flower: Scarlet Carnation
Nickname: The Buckeye State
Song: “Beautiful Ohio”
Tree: Buckeye
FACTS:
Capital: Salem
Population: 4,217,737
Time Zone: Pacific & Mountain
Statehood: February 14, 1859 (33rd)
Bird: Meadowlark
Flower: Oregon Grape
Nickname: Beaver State
Song: “Oregon, My Oregon”
Tree: Douglas Fir
Pennsylvania
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Taylor Swift
Will Smith
Kevin Hart
Pink
Kobe Bryant
Amanda Seyfried
Tina Fey
FACTS:
Capital: Harrisburg
Population: 12,801,989
Time Zone: Eastern
Statehood: December 12, 1787 (2nd)
Bird: Ruffed Grouse
Flower: Mountain-laurel
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Rhode Island
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Meredith Vieira
Cormac McCarthy
Jack Reed
Matthew C. Perry
H.P. Lovecraft
South Carolina
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Francis “Swamp Fox”
Marion
Andrew Jackson
Joe Frazier
Dizzy Gillespie
Vanna White
South Dakota
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Sitting Bull
John Thune
Hubert H. Humphrey
Tom Brokaw
January Jones
Sparky Anderson
Tennessee
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Davy Crockett
Justin Timberlake
Dolly Parton
Aretha Franklin
Morgan Freeman
Kenny Chesney
George Hamilton
Greg Allman
FACTS:
Capital: Providence
Population: 1,059,361
Time Zone: Eastern
Statehood: May 29, 1790 (13th)
Bird: Rhode Island Red
Flower: Voilet
Nickname: The Ocean State
Song: “Rhode Island It’s For Me”
Tree: Red Maple
FACTS:
Capital: Columbia
Population: 5,148,714
Time Zone: Eastern
Statehood: May 23, 1788 (8th)
Bird: Great Carolina Wren
Flower: Yellow Jessamine
Nickname: The Palmetto State
Song: “Carolina”
Tree: Palmetto
FACTS:
Capital: Pierre
Population: 884,659
Time Zone: Central & Mountain
Statehood: November 2, 1889 (40th)
Bird: Ring-necked Pheasant
Flower: Pasque Flower
Nickname: The Mount Rushmore State
Song: “Hail, South Dakota”
Tree: Black Hills Spruce
FACTS:
Capital: Nashville
Population: 6,829,174
Time Zone: Eastern & Central
Statehood: June 6, 1796 (16th)
Bird: Mockingbird
Flower: Iris
Nickname: The Volunteer State
Song: “The Tennessee Waltz”
Tree: Tulip Poplar
Texas
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Lyndon Johnson
Alvin Ailey
Matthew McConaughey
Carol Burnett
George Foreman
Dwight Eisenhower
NIck Jonas
Sandra Day O’Connor
Utah
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Marie Osmond
Roseanne Barr
J. Willard Marriott
Butch Cassidy
Laraine Day
Jewel
James Woods
Wallace Henry Thurman
FACTS:
Capital: Austin
Population: 28,995,881
Time Zone: Central & Mountain
Statehood: December 29, 1845 (28th)
Bird: Mockingbird
Flower: Bluebonnet
Nickname: The Lone Star State
Song: “Texas, Our Texas”
Tree: Pecan
FACTS:
Capital: Salt Lake City
Population: 3,205,958
Time Zone: Mountain
Statehood: January 4, 1896 (45th)
Bird: American Gull
Flower: Sego Lily
Nickname: Beehive State
Song: “Utah, We Love Thee”
Tree: Quaking Aspen
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Vermont
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Chester A. Arthur
Ted Bundy
Jody Williams
Grace Anna Coolidge
Calvin Coolidge
Hannah Teter
Alexander Lucius Twilight
Virginia
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Pharrell Williams
Booker T. Washington
George Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Thomas Jefferson
Mildred Loving
Shirley MacLaine
Patsy Cline
FACTS:
Capital: Montpelier
Population: 623,989
Time Zone: Eastern
Statehood: March 4, 1791 (14th)
Bird: Hermit Thrush
Flower: Red Clover
Nickname: The Green Mountain State
Song: “Hail, Vermont”
Tree: Sugar Maple
FACTS:
Capital: Richmond
Population: 8,535,519
Time Zone: Eastern
Statehood: June 25, 1788 (10th)
Bird: Cardinal
Flower: American Dogwood
Nickname: Mother of States
Song: “Carry Me Back to Old Virginia”
Tree: Dogwood
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Washington
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Bill Gates
Kurt Cobain
Taraji Henson
Jimi Hendrix
Adam West
Bob Barker
Hope Solo
FACTS:
Capital: Olympia
Population: 7,614,893
Time Zone: Pacific
Statehood: November 11, 1889 (42nd)
Bird: American Goldfinch
Flower: Rhododendron
Nickname: The Evergreen State
Song: “Washington, My Home”
Tree: Western Hemlock
West Virginia
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Brad Paisley
Steve Harvey
Nick Saban
Mary Lou Retton
Don Knotts
Charles Yeager
Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson
Wisconsin
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Laura Ingalls Wilder
Mark Ruffalo
William Rehnquist
Paul Ryan
Gene Wilder
Orson Welles
Chris Farley
Wyoming
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
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Dana Perino
Vernon J. Baker
Jim J. Bullock
John Colter
Velma Linford
Chief Washakie
James G. Watt
FACTS:
Capital: Charleston
Population: 1,792,147
Time Zone: Eastern
Statehood: June 20, 1863 (35th)
Bird: Cardinal
Flower: Great Laurel
Nickname: The Mountain State
Song: “The West Virginia Hills”
Tree: Sugar Maple
FACTS:
Capital: Madison
Population: 5,822,434
Time Zone: Central
Statehood: May 29, 1848 (30th)
Bird: Robin
Flower: Wood Violet
Nickname: Badger State
Song: “On Wisconsin”
Tree: Sugar Maple
FACTS:
Capital: Cheyenne
Population: 578,759
Time Zone: Mountain
Statehood: July 10, 1890 (44th)
Bird: Meadowlark
Flower: Indian Paintbrush
Nickname: Equality State
Song: “Wyoming”
Tree: Plains Cottonwood
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