Northeast US Meeting & Event Planning City Guide

Northeast meeting and event planning sites are among the oldest and most historic in the U.S.; movers-and-shakers have favored Boston’s Faneuil Hall and New York City’s Wall Street; and the origins of the resort industry belong to Atlantic City and Saratoga. Outstanding special event venues in the Northeast include Boston’s Fenway Park, New York’s Madison Square Garden and Philadelphia’s Reading Terminal Market. When meeting and event planning in the Northeast, planners also have seasonal options like skiing, foliage tours and beach parties.

Northeast US Meeting Destinations

Atlantic City, NJ

Atlantic City, NJ

Atlantic City, the principal gaming center of the Northeast, features a famous boardwalk; meeting and event planning venues there include House of Blues and Boardwalk Hall.

Hotels95
Total Sleeping Rooms24,990
Sleeping Rooms
(Single Hotel)
2,000
Convention Ctr Space-

Binghamton, NY

Binghamton, NY

Planning and event planning in Binghamton means being to tap into one of the largest campuses in the State of New York University. Binghamton venues are sophisticated yet affordable.

Hotels26
Total Sleeping Rooms-
Sleeping Rooms
(Single Hotel)
-
Convention Ctr Space-

Boston, MA

Boston, MA

Meeting and event planning in Boston, which is perhaps the U.S.’ most historical city, is blessed with great transportation alternatives – including the city's own walkability.

Hotels161
Total Sleeping Rooms35,000
Sleeping Rooms
(Single Hotel)
2,223
Convention Ctr Space-

Erie, PA

Erie, PA

Planning meetings and events in Erie for groups of up to 4,000 is easy and fun, what with the plethora of special event venues – including a replica 1812-era battleship - to choose from.

Hotels43
Total Sleeping Rooms7,095
Sleeping Rooms
(Single Hotel)
150
Convention Ctr Space75,000 Sq. Ft.

Harrisburg, PA

Harrisburg, PA

A newly revitalized downtown has put Harrisburg back on the meeting and event planning map. Less than a three-hour-drive from Philly, NYC and DC, the city offers affordable and impressive venue options.

Hotels75
Total Sleeping Rooms4,601
Sleeping Rooms
(Single Hotel)
665
Convention Ctr Space-

Hartford, CT

Hartford, CT

As the insurance headquarter to some of the largest firms in the industry, Hartford venues are well versed in the meeting and event planning game. Traditional and modern architecture live in tandem, creating a wide offering for planners.

Hotels213
Total Sleeping Rooms25,706
Sleeping Rooms
(Single Hotel)
-
Convention Ctr Space-

Hershey, PA

Hershey, PA

Satisfy your sweet tooth in Hershey, home of the chocolate icon and a number of top-notch meeting and event planning venues. Upscale Hotel Hershey boasts 100,000 square feet of meeting space.

Hotels19
Total Sleeping Rooms1,419
Sleeping Rooms
(Single Hotel)
-
Convention Ctr Space-

Manchester, NH

Manchester, NH

Planning meetings and events in Manchester can include venues like the Currier Museum of Art, the Verizon Wireless Arena and John F. Kennedy Memorial Coliseum - but no sales tax.

Hotels15
Total Sleeping Rooms1,100
Sleeping Rooms
(Single Hotel)
-
Convention Ctr Space-

Manchester, VT

Manchester, VT

When planning meetings and event in Manchester, make your group enjoys the great outdoors. Activities here include fly-fishing, skiing and surprisingly, falconry.

Hotels23
Total Sleeping Rooms360
Sleeping Rooms
(Single Hotel)
-
Convention Ctr Space-

New York City, NY

New York City, NY

Planning meetings and events in New York City means the having the best of everything at your fingertips. But bring your negotiating skills, because New Yorkers like to wrangle.

Hotels400
Total Sleeping Rooms75,277
Sleeping Rooms
(Single Hotel)
1,980
Convention Ctr Space-

Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia, PA

Let U.S. history come alive for Philadelphia event and meeting planning attendees. Host events at venues such as the National Constitution Center, near Independence Hall.

Hotels387
Total Sleeping Rooms49,033
Sleeping Rooms
(Single Hotel)
1,408
Convention Ctr Space-

Pittsburgh, PA

Pittsburgh, PA

Steel and history – Pittsburgh event and meeting planning offers both, and more. Celebrate Pittsburgh’s history, and the future, with events at the Carnegie Science Center.

Hotels237
Total Sleeping Rooms27,116
Sleeping Rooms
(Single Hotel)
712
Convention Ctr Space-

Pocono Mountains, PA

Pocono Mountains, PA

Planning meetings and events in Pocono Mountains region offers four seasons of natural beauty with unique cultural heritage and a variety of outdoor activities, luxurious resorts, theaters and elegant restaurants.

Hotels25
Total Sleeping Rooms5,500
Sleeping Rooms
(Single Hotel)
-
Convention Ctr Space-

Portland, ME

Portland, ME

Maritime history and themes enrich Portland’s many event venues. When doing event and meeting planning, consider venues like the Victoria Mansion, a renowned historic landmark.

Hotels50
Total Sleeping Rooms7,000
Sleeping Rooms
(Single Hotel)
-
Convention Ctr Space-

Providence, RI

Providence, RI

Although Providence is among the U.S.’ oldest cities, available venues for event and meeting planning aren’t staid or boring.

Hotels117
Total Sleeping Rooms11,868
Sleeping Rooms
(Single Hotel)
1,500
Convention Ctr Space-

Rochester, NY

Rochester, NY

Meeting and event planning in Rochester can yield surprises, from the dynamic, culturally rich meeting mix to the regional specialty, the "white hot dog."

Hotels84
Total Sleeping Rooms15,444
Sleeping Rooms
(Single Hotel)
-
Convention Ctr Space-

Stamford, CT

Stamford, CT

Advantages to meeting and event planning in Stamford include proximity to New York city, but also factor in signature venues like the Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens and upscale restaurants that offer buyouts. Awaiting key stats.

Hotels51
Total Sleeping Rooms6,448
Sleeping Rooms
(Single Hotel)
450
Convention Ctr Space-

Utica, NY

Utica, NY

Meeting and event planning in Utica, a city of historic landmarks and modern diversity near the Adirondack Mountains, features world-class resorts and cultural institutions

Hotels40
Total Sleeping Rooms-
Sleeping Rooms
(Single Hotel)
-
Convention Ctr Space-

Bangor, ME

Bangor, ME

When planning meetings and events in Bangor, make sure groups get to visit the area’s astounding treasury of state and federal parks, as well as take a tour of sites made famous by local heor, Stephen King.

Hotels50
Total Sleeping Rooms10,391
Sleeping Rooms
(Single Hotel)
-
Convention Ctr Space-

Bridgewater, NJ

Bridgewater, NJ

When meeting and event planning in Bridgewater, groups can spend time in a beautiful and historic exurb of New York City, before the irresistible lure of the Big Apple.

Hotels20
Total Sleeping Rooms885
Sleeping Rooms
(Single Hotel)
-
Convention Ctr Space-

Buffalo, NY

Buffalo, NY

When meeting and event planning in Buffalo, close to Niagara Falls, expect enthusiasm for wings and the Bills NHL franchise; venues include the Mansion on Delaware Avenue.

Hotels139
Total Sleeping Rooms13,623
Sleeping Rooms
(Single Hotel)
486
Convention Ctr Space-

Burlington, VT

Burlington, VT

Burlington meeting and event planning venues are marketing themselves as part of an affordable convention destination for groups, who can take advantage of the picture-perfect scenery without sacrificing modern amenities.

Hotels33
Total Sleeping Rooms-
Sleeping Rooms
(Single Hotel)
-
Convention Ctr Space-

Cambridge, MA

Cambridge, MA

Cambridge, across the Charles River from Boston, is home to Harvard; meeting and event planning choices include the Peabody, MIT and Harvard Art museums.

Hotels30
Total Sleeping Rooms6,000
Sleeping Rooms
(Single Hotel)
-
Convention Ctr Space-

Cape Cod, MA

Cape Cod, MA

Meeting and event planning in Cape Cod offers up images of Yankee sea history combined with a wealth of galleries, art studios and museums. No wonder groups love it.

Hotels1
Total Sleeping Rooms19,000
Sleeping Rooms
(Single Hotel)
-
Convention Ctr Space-

Corning, NY

Corning, NY

Looking for examples of ingenuity? When planning meetings and events in Corning, these are all around you – from unbreakable glass to motorless flight.

Hotels12
Total Sleeping Rooms960
Sleeping Rooms
(Single Hotel)
-
Convention Ctr Space-

Delaware

Delaware

Meeting and event planning in Delaware is easy, thanks to its transportation infrastructure, but also because it is simple to meet in the capital, go to the beach, go tax-free shopping and enjoy casino gaming – all in the same day.

Hotels94
Total Sleeping Rooms32,806
Sleeping Rooms
(Single Hotel)
-
Convention Ctr Space-

Dover, DE

Dover, DE

Meeting and event planning in Dover the capital of Delaware’s capital, means having everything at your disposal – from a dozen museums, to a wildlife refuge, to a speedway.

Hotels29
Total Sleeping Rooms3,000
Sleeping Rooms
(Single Hotel)
-
Convention Ctr Space-

Edison, NJ

Edison, NJ

Meeting and event planning in Edison includes one of the significant venues in the U.S.: the laboratory of Thomas Alva Edison, now a museum, along with historic mansions and golf courses.

Hotels25
Total Sleeping Rooms1,428
Sleeping Rooms
(Single Hotel)
-
Convention Ctr Space-

Elmira, NY

Elmira, NY

Meeting and event planning in Elmira features some of the largest event space in the area, but should also include a visit to the Finger Lakes, New York's largest wine-producing region.

Hotels15
Total Sleeping Rooms-
Sleeping Rooms
(Single Hotel)
-
Convention Ctr Space-

Johnstown, PA

Johnstown, PA

Planning meetings and event in Johnstown is easy; the town is a well-oiled machine, thanks to several annual festival that keep the meetings infrastructure on its toes.

Hotels8
Total Sleeping Rooms649
Sleeping Rooms
(Single Hotel)
-
Convention Ctr Space-

Kennebunkport, ME

Kennebunkport, ME

Meeting and event planning in Kennebunkport is a favorite among Bostonians, who will make the 1.5-hour ride for fresh Maine lobster and whale-watching.

Hotels40
Total Sleeping Rooms1,200
Sleeping Rooms
(Single Hotel)
-
Convention Ctr Space-

Kingston, NY

Kingston, NY

Meeting and event planning in Kingston, a small city in the Hudson Valley, couples the natural beauty of the Catskills with a flourishing arts community - perfect for group activities.

Hotels93
Total Sleeping Rooms11,241
Sleeping Rooms
(Single Hotel)
-
Convention Ctr Space-

Lancaster, PA

Lancaster, PA

Known for its blend of urban sophistication and scenic surroundings, meeting and event planning in Lancaster is easy, what with its more than 90 arts venues, fine dining restaurants and other amazing venues.

Hotels41
Total Sleeping Rooms7,150
Sleeping Rooms
(Single Hotel)
300
Convention Ctr Space-

Lowell, MA

Lowell, MA

Lowell, once the nation’s industrial heart, today has a famous folk festival and UMass; meeting and event planning includes the Paul E. Tsongas Arena and Whistler (of "Mother" fame) House Museum of Art.

Hotels-
Total Sleeping Rooms-
Sleeping Rooms
(Single Hotel)
-
Convention Ctr Space-

Morgantown, WV

Morgantown, WV

<p>Morgantown, a city that maintains a constant presence on the "Best Of" lists of publications like Men's Journal and Forbes, is an especially popular destination for planning meetings and amateur sporting events.</p>

Hotels20
Total Sleeping Rooms20,000
Sleeping Rooms
(Single Hotel)
-
Convention Ctr Space-

New Brunswick, NJ

New Brunswick, NJ

Meeting and event planning in New Brunswick comes naturally for collegiate and science meetings, but corporate groups will also enjoy the city’s suburban appeal.

Hotels12
Total Sleeping Rooms-
Sleeping Rooms
(Single Hotel)
-
Convention Ctr Space-

New Haven, CT

New Haven, CT

Yale University is a draw when planning meetings and events in historic New Haven, but this walkable city’s also undergoing an exciting urban renaissance.

Hotels75
Total Sleeping Rooms15,000
Sleeping Rooms
(Single Hotel)
-
Convention Ctr Space-

Newport, RI

Newport, RI

As part of a world-class yachting center that also acts as the headquarters of many of the U.S. Navy's operations, meeting and event planning in Newport is often similarly upscale and ship-shape.

Hotels9
Total Sleeping Rooms1,209
Sleeping Rooms
(Single Hotel)
319
Convention Ctr Space-

Ogunquit, ME

Ogunquit, ME

While meeting and event planning in Ogunquit best fits small groups, there are some large names - like Bette Davis - associated with some of its venues.

Hotels100
Total Sleeping Rooms2,561
Sleeping Rooms
(Single Hotel)
-
Convention Ctr Space-

Poughkeepsie, NY

Poughkeepsie, NY

Meeting and event planning in Poughkeepsie is made delectable by the number of nearby Hudson Valley farm-to-table restaurants.

Hotels9
Total Sleeping Rooms1,059
Sleeping Rooms
(Single Hotel)
-
Convention Ctr Space-

Presque Isle, ME

Presque Isle, ME

Meeting and event planning in Presque Isle is best for small groups that thrive in the great wintry outdoors; although it is also beautiful in the summer, when U. of Maine venues are available for rental.

Hotels4
Total Sleeping Rooms345
Sleeping Rooms
(Single Hotel)
-
Convention Ctr Space-

Princeton, NJ

Princeton, NJ

If you’re planning meetings and events in Princeton, look to take advantage of the phenomenal number of speakers available not only at the university, but at nearby Fortune 500 companies.

Hotels18
Total Sleeping Rooms3,229
Sleeping Rooms
(Single Hotel)
-
Convention Ctr Space-

Rutherford, NJ

Rutherford, NJ

Meeting and event planning in Rutherford, means having access to the large-scale sports and entertainment facilities of the New Jersey Meadowlands.

Hotels10
Total Sleeping Rooms167
Sleeping Rooms
(Single Hotel)
-
Convention Ctr Space-

Saratoga, NY

Saratoga, NY

Those planning meeting and events in beautiful Saratoga can select from the scenic venues like the Saratoga National Golf Club and the Longfellows Hotel or the relaxing setting of The Wine Bar.

Hotels39
Total Sleeping Rooms2,626
Sleeping Rooms
(Single Hotel)
-
Convention Ctr Space-

Scranton, PA

Scranton, PA

Scranton meeting and event planning ranges from some of the best-known venues to some of the best-kept secrets in the U.S. Visit a coal mine, or host your own "Dundies" in this laid-back town.

Hotels11
Total Sleeping Rooms1,113
Sleeping Rooms
(Single Hotel)
-
Convention Ctr Space-

Springfield, MA

Springfield, MA

When planning meetings and events in Springfield, planners get their program choice of history, be it sports, early American, learning or weaponry. Easy access to the Northeast’s major cities seals the deal.

Hotels29
Total Sleeping Rooms4,200
Sleeping Rooms
(Single Hotel)
-
Convention Ctr Space-

State College, PA

State College, PA

While meeting and event planning in State College means imbibing a lot of team spirit, the area has been diversifying with new golf options and destination spas.

Hotels38
Total Sleeping Rooms3,400
Sleeping Rooms
(Single Hotel)
-
Convention Ctr Space-

Syracuse, NY

Syracuse, NY

Syracuse, famous for its Orange sports teams, sits beside the Finger Lakes and its wine; meeting and event planning includes Everson Museum of Art, designed by I.M. Pei.

Hotels60
Total Sleeping Rooms4,031
Sleeping Rooms
(Single Hotel)
275
Convention Ctr Space-

Valley Forge, PA

Valley Forge, PA

With a skyline dominated by steel structures and skyscrapers, this thriving city features a wealth of cultural, recreational and entertainment opportunities that make planning meetings and events in Pittsburgh a snap.

Hotels15
Total Sleeping Rooms7,500
Sleeping Rooms
(Single Hotel)
328
Convention Ctr Space-

West Springfield, MA

West Springfield, MA

When planning meetings and events in West Springfield, pay attention to the Eastern States Exposition (ESE), complex, which includes a historical museum.

Hotels13
Total Sleeping Rooms1,157
Sleeping Rooms
(Single Hotel)
-
Convention Ctr Space-

York County, PA

York County, PA

When meeting and event planning in York County, planners are able to take advantage of great venues that include world-famous attractions, amazing shopping and poignant history. A central Mid-Atlantic location puts groups near Baltimore, New York Cit

Hotels18
Total Sleeping Rooms4,000
Sleeping Rooms
(Single Hotel)
-
Convention Ctr Space-

Butler County, PA

Meeting and event planning in Butler County frequently takes a historic turn, as groups can choose from the Old Stone House in Slippery Rock, the Historic Opera House in Harmony and the 18th-century Providence Plantation.

Hotels5
Total Sleeping Rooms1,800
Sleeping Rooms
(Single Hotel)
-
Convention Ctr Space-

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