Winona, Minnesota Meeting Guide

Minnesota Marine Art Museum

Winona County History Center

Winona State University Lourdes Hall

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Congratulations!

You have found it:

Driving miles to Winona

the Midwest’s most beloved and best kept secret.

From its sculpted bluffs to its mighty river and all the places in between, Winona has unparalleled beauty mixed with a cool urbanity and old-world charm that proves that yes, you really can have it all in one enchanting place.

Visit Winona can help you make your meeting or event successful. All of your meeting, event and lodging needs can be taken care of with one phone call, and our services are complimentary.

Winona is also accessible, no matter your mode of transportation.

Sioux Falls 278 mi.

Omaha 386 mi.

Milwaukee 230 mi.

Madison 166 mi.

Chicago 306 mi.

Des Moines 252 mi.

GPS Coordinates: N44.03946 W091.65063

By Car or Motorcoach Located on Highway 61/14 and off the Interstate 90 exit.

By Train Amtrak stops in Winona daily from Minneapolis/St. Paul and from Chicago/Milwaukee.

Green Bay 225 mi.

Minneapolis 135 mi.

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your request for proposals F Arrange site visits F Provide information for attraction tours in the area F Provide referrals of area suppliers F Pre- and Post-Conference Itineraries F Local speaker resources F Welcome Bags

For more information and to learn more about hosting a meeting in Winona, contact:

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Mary Farrell F Visitor Services Coordinator Visit Winona 160 Johnson Street • PO Box 1069 Winona, MN 55987 VisitWinona.com info@visitwinona.com 507-452-0735

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American Legion Winona Area Veterans Center 302 East Sarnia Street • 2-3 Meeting Rooms: - Wanek Hall 3,978 Sq. Ft. - Classroom 931 Sq. Ft. - can be divided into 2 rooms • Capacity Range: 300 • Amenities: Wi-Fi, Handicap Accessible

www.americanlegionwinona.org 507-454-4281

Bluff Country Co-op Community Room 121 W. 2nd St., Winona, MN • 1 Meeting Room • Event Space: Classroom/Meeting Room = 412 Sq. Ft.; Attached Commercial Kitchen: 190 Sq. Ft. • Capacity Range: 35 • Amenities: 10 Tables, 20 Chairs, Wi-Fi, Projector & Screen (addt’l charge), Dishwasher, Refrigerator, KitchenAid Stand Mixer, 3 Stainless Steel Tables, Vulcan 4-Burner Range • Catering Availability: Yes • Parking Spaces: Within one block-35 spots (lot/street).

www.bluff.coop 507-452-1815

Briggs Farm 27171 County Road 9, Winona • Whole House and Property Rental • Event Space Inside Farmhouse: 500 Sq. Ft. - Three Bedroom, Sleeps 10 • Event Space Outside: 1 Acre - Capacity Range: Up to 300 • Parking Spaces: Ample Outside Parking

www.briggsoutdoors.com 507-450-9902

Carriage House Bed & Breakfast 420 Main Street • Whole house, 6 rooms • Event Space: 2,500 Sq. Ft. • Prefunction Space: 2,500 Sq. Ft. • Outdoor Event Space: 15,000 Sq. Ft. • Capacity Range: 50-250 including exterior space • Amenities: Wi-Fi, Flat Screen TV with Laptop Hook-Up, 18-Person Dining Room Table, Some Folding Chairs and Tables • Catering Availability: Can be arranged with the catering company of choice either by The Carriage House or renting group.

• Parking Spaces: 6 Off Street, Street Parking Available

www.chbb.com 507-452-8256

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Cedar Creek Barn 23858 County Road 9, Winona • Event Space: Barn is 1800 Sq. Ft.; Pavilion is 3,200 Sq. Ft. • Outdoor Event Space: 100+ acres • Capacity Range: 50-300 • Amenities (Wi-Fi/AV Services, etc.): Luxury bathroom station, tables and chairs available, bonfire area • Catering Availability: Outside catering allowed • Number of Parking Spaces: 200+

City of Winona Facilities and Rentals

The City of Winona has many facilities available: From open-air shelters, to lodges, to gazebos and recreation centers. Visit their website for full details and price information.

www.cityofwinona.com/city-services/ parks-recreation/facility-equipment-rentals/ 507-457-8258

www.cedarcreekbarn.com 612-207-0046

CSTea House, Inc. Cedar Valley Pub & Restaurant

5019 County Road 9 • 2 Meeting Rooms • Capacity Range: 20-70 • Catering Availability: On Site Restaurant with Catering

www.cedarvalleymn.com 507-457-3241

357 Gould Street • 1 Meeting Room • Event Space: 880 Sq. Ft. (80’ X 11’) • Prefunction Space: 220 Sq. Ft. (11’ X 11’) • Outdoor Event Space: 900 Sq. Ft. (tent space 20’ X 45’ max) • Capacity Range: 1-50 persons • Amenities: Wi-Fi; Limited A/V Services • Catering Availability: No On-site Catering; Open To Any Caterer, or Bring in Your Own • Street Parking: May–Aug. is prime parking availability

www.cstalums.org/cstea-house/reservethe-tea-house/ 507-454-2930 - Cell 507-429-6784

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Days Inn Winona

Elks Lodge

420 Cottonwood Drive • 1 Meeting Room • Event Space: 408 Sq. Ft. • Capacity Range: 15-20 • Amenities: Wi-Fi, Handicap Accessible • Catering Availability: Open • Number of Parking Spaces: 59

4540 Service Drive • 1 Meeting Room • Capacity Range: 275 • Amenities: PA System Available, Handicap Accessible • Catering Availablity: Open • Number of Parking Spaces: 100+

www.daysinn.com/hotel/06756 507-454-6930

Eagles Club 210 East 4th Street • 1 Meeting Room • Capacity Range: 100 • Handicap Accessible • Large Parking Lot

507-452-3409

507-452-4716

Express Suites Riverport Conference & Event Center 900 Bruski Drive • 4 Meeting Rooms, plus the breakfast area if needed • Event Space: 5,000 Sq. Ft. • Amenities: Wi-Fi, Overhead Projector (fee), Satellite Bar (fee), podium, Microphone Wireless and Corded, Lapel, Stage (fee) • Catering Availability: On Site Catering, No Carry-Ins Allowed • Number of Parking Spaces: 106+

www.riverportinn.com 507-452-0606

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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriot 925 Bruski Drive • 1 Meeting Room • Event Space: 532 Sq. Ft. • Prefunction Space: Lobby Area is 1170 Sq. Ft. and Breakfast Area is 1118 Sq. Ft. • Outdoor Event Space: Patio space is 897 Sq. Ft. and features a fire pit • Capacity Range: Ideal for smaller groups 5–33 people • Amenities: Wi-Fi, upgraded high speed internet available; HDMI port & display on mounted 75-inch TV • Catering Availability: Outside catering allowed; additional options available for on-site catering • Number of Parking Spaces: 115 regular parking spots and 4 handicap spaces

Holiday Inn Express 1128 Homer Road • 1 Meeting Room • Event Space: 600 Sq. Ft. • Capacity Range: Up to 35 • Amenities: Wi-Fi Projector and Overhead Screen • Catering Availability: With Outside Restaurants • Number of Parking Spaces: 106

www.hiexpress.com/winonamn 507-474-1700

www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/lsefw-fairfield-inn-and-suites-winona/

507-474-2500

Minnesota Marine Art Museum Goodview Haven 3655 West 6th Street • 2 Meeting Rooms • Event Space: 1000 Sq. Ft. • Prefunction Space: 500 Sq. Ft. • Outdoor Event Space: 3000 Sq. Ft. • Capacity Range: 50 • Amenities: High Speed Internet, Wi-Fi, Three Large TVs with Blu-Ray, Internet, Cable TV, Sound System, Speaker Phone, and other Business Meeting Supplies.

• Catering Availability: Venue has a full residential kitchen. Renters may cook or cater. Goodview Haven will assist in arranging catering.

• 12 Off-Street Parking Spaces

www.goodviewhaven.com 507-459-0526

800 Riverview Drive • 2 Meeting Rooms • Event Space: Education Room, 720 Sq. Ft. • Prefunction Space: Atrium 960 Sq. Ft. • Outdoor Event Space: Riverwalk approximately 1600 Sq. Ft. • Capacity Range: 610 • Amenities: Wi-Fi, 6 Pub Tables, Various Folding Tables, 120 Folding Chairs, Projector and Screens, Lecture Stand, Portable Stage, Small PA System • Catering Availability: NA, Use outside catering service • Number of Parking Spaces: 99

www.mmam.org 507-474-6626

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Minnesota State College Southeast Tandeski Center 1200 Storrs Pond Road • 5+ (depending on use) Meeting Rooms • Event Space: Main Event Room 2,690 Sq. Ft. Warehouse Space 5,000 Sq. Ft. • Capacity Range: 150 maximum • Amenities: Wi-Fi; Ample Parking; Day, Evening and Weekend Availability Upon Request; Customized Room Set Up; ITV Video Conferencing; LCD Projectors, Document Camera & Smartboard; Computer Labs. For large indoor & outdoor events we have warehouse and truck driving range/track options available.

• Catering Availability: Yes • Number of Parking Spaces: 50

www.southeastmn.edu/training 507-453-2740

The Plaza Hotel and Suites 1025 Highway 61 East • 4 Meeting Rooms • Event Space: Rosewood II: 780 Sq. Ft. • Rosewood III: 513 Sq. Ft. • Rivers Room: 621 Sq. Ft. • Sunroom: 900 Sq. Ft. • Amenities: Wi-Fi, A/V Equipment Available • Catering Availability: Catering available through on-site Green Mill Restaurant • Number of Parking Spaces: 150+

www.plazawinona.com 507-453-0303

Polish Museum and Morrison Annex 102 Liberty Street and 363 East 2nd Street • 2 Meeting Rooms • Event Space: Polish Museum 7000 Sq. Ft., Morrison Annex 5000 Sq. Ft. • Outdoor Event Space: 7000 Sq. Ft. • Capacity range: Up to 300 • Amenities: Wi-Fi • Catering available: Yes • Number of Parking Spaces: On-street and Nearby City Parking Lot

www.polishmuseumwinona.org 507-454-3431

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota: The Alverna Center 1175 West Wabasha Street • Number of Rooms: 23 Guest Rooms, 1 large meeting/ reception room, 2 smaller meeting rooms or breakout areas, Dining Room and a Chapel.

• Capacity Range: 5-200 for Event Spaces • Amenities: All Technology Services Provided • Catering Availability: Yes • Number of Parking Spaces: Street Parking

www.smumn.edu/eventservices 507-457-1586

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Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota: Main Campus 700 Terrace Heights • Number of Rooms: Sleeping Capacity of 900 (Summer only), Dining Room & Lounge, Theater, 2 Auditoriums, Multiple Meeting Rooms & Classrooms • Outdoor Event Space: 500 Acres • Capacity Range: 5-1,200 • Amenities: All Technology Services Provided • Catering Availability: Yes • Number of Parking Spaces: 1000+

www.smumn.edu/eventservices 507-457-1586

Signatures Restaurant & Event Center 22852 County Road 17 • Visions- 7,506 Sq. Ft., Capacity: Up to 300 • Ballroom- 1,226 Sq. Ft., Capacity: Up to 60 • Summer House- 1,271 Sq. Ft., Capacity: Up to 100 • Amenities: Wi-Fi, Some A/V with Screens in Most Rooms • Catering Availability: Yes by Signatures Only • Number of Parking Spaces: 150

www.signatureswinona.com 507-454-3767

Whalen’s at Westfield Scrappin’ on the Ranch 27763 Stone Roller Road • 1 Meeting Room • Event Space: 600 Sq. Ft. • Prefunction Space: 1000 Sq. Ft. • Outdoor Event Space: 2 acres • Amenities: Wi-Fi • Catering Availability: Off-Site • Number of Parking Spaces: Off-Street Parking

1460 West 5th Street • 2 Meeting Rooms • Capacity Range: 300 • Amenities: Wi-Fi, Handicap Accessible, Dance Floor, 25-seat Stone and Wood Bar • Catering Availability: Yes, Whalen’s only • Number of Parking Spaces: 50 plus additional, nearby lot parking for events

www.whalensatwestfield.com 507-452-8700

www.scrappinontheranch.com 507-450-8324

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Winona County History Center 160 Johnson Street • 3-4 Meeting Rooms • Event Space: 0ver 4500 Sq. Ft. • Prefunction Space: 2500 Sq. Ft. • Outdoor Event Space: 430 Sq. Ft. • Capacity Range: Standing 200+; Seated Theater 150; Seated Dinner 120 • Amenities: Wi-Fi, Fully Automated A/V, Tables, Chairs, Coatroom, Catering Kitchen • Catering Availability: Can supply a list of vendors • Number of Parking Spaces: Private 10, Street and Public Lots 100+ Nearby

Winona VFW 208 East 3rd Street • 1 Meeting Room • Capacity Range: 98 • Amenities: Handicap Accessible, Attached Kitchen, Wi-Fi • Catering Availability: Open • Number of Parking Spaces: 10 plus Street parking

www.vfwpost1287.org 507-454-1065

www.winonahistory.org 507-454-2723

Winona State University Special Events & Meetings Venues Call for additional facility rental information on the WSU Main Campus Tau Conference Center – 511 Hilbert Street • 4 Meeting Rooms • Capacity Range: Tau Center: 10 to 350 (Theater Style) or 200 (Banquet Style).

- Lourdes Hall (Available Summers Only) Up to 300 (Banquet style) • Amenities: Set Up & Tear Down Included, Wi-Fi, Full A/V (Screen/Projector/Sound) • Catering Availability: On Campus Catering (Chartwells); All Licensed Caterers Allowed at Tau Center; Alcohol Catering Provided by Chartwells Saint Mary’s University • Number of Parking Spaces: 50 with Plenty of Street Parking

www.winona.edu/conferencing/ 507-474-3900

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Accommodations

AmericInn of Winona.................................507.474.7700 Days Inn..........................................................507.454.6930 Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott..........507.474.2500 Riverport Inn Express Suites...................507.452.0606 Holiday Inn Express & Suites..................507.474.1700 Super 8............................................................507.454.6066 Plaza Hotel & Suites...................................507.453.0303 Sugar Loaf Motel.........................................507.452.1490

The Boat House Restaurant

Points of Interest

Architecture/Stained Glass • Merchants Bank......................................507.457.1100 • St. Stanislaus Kostka Basilica............507.452.5430 • Winona County Courthouse..............507.457.6350 • WNB Financial........................................507.454.4320 • Winona Public Library.........................507.452.4582

Golf

Bridges Golf Course...................................507.454.3767 Cedar Valley Golf Course.........................507.457.3129 Westfield Golf Club....................................507.452.6901

Contact Visit Winona for a list of local catering and entertainment options.

Museums

Minnesota Marine Art Museum..............507.474.6626 Polish Cultural Institute.............................507.454.3431 Watkins Heritage Museum & Store.......507.457.6095 Winona County History Center..............507.454.2723

Parks

Aghaming Park and Preserve Garvin Heights Park/Overlook Lake Park (Veterans Memorial Park, Rose Garden & Bandshell) Levee Park Prairie Island Unity Park Windom Park with Princess Wenonah Stature

507.452.0735 info@visitwinona.com VisitWinona.com

Breweries/Vineyards

Garvin Heights Vineyards........................507.454.7179 Island City Brewing Company................507.261.0021

Other Attractions

• Tours to a Stained Glass Studio may be arranged for groups.

Please contact Visit Winona at 507.452.0735 for more info.

• Cal Fremling Floating Classroom • Winona Tour Boat

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Winona Tour Boat

Bridges Golf Course

Trester Trolley

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