Why Springfield

Why Springfield

Welcome to Springfield, the Perfect Meetings Destination!

The Destination

Springfield is a welcoming can-do city with all the amenities you need for a successful gathering. Our affordable and convenient location makes us the perfect meeting location.

• Over 6,000 sleeping rooms ranging from luxury to economy accommodations
• New and remodeled convention facilities, arenas and more
• More than 800 dining and nightlife entertainment options
• Top-notch attractions in and around Springfield

In Springfield you will experience all the typical city amenities without the typical city hassles. According to Business Travel News, Springfield is one of the most affordable convention cities in the nations for lodging and meals.

Location & Access

Springfield is just a few miles from the United States’ population center and easily accessible by or air with major highways and interstate. The new Springfield National Airport provides nonstop service to several destinations, including:

Atlanta	Las Vegas
Chicago	Los Angeles
Dallas/Ft. Worth	Orlando
Denver	Tampa
Memphis

The new Branson Airport provides additional air service and is just a 40-minute drive.

Our Staff

Our experienced, service-intensive staff is available before, during and after your convention to help guarantee your success. Allow our staff to assist you with providing:

• Bid proposal and presentation
• Site Visits and FAM Tours
• Event promotion
• Customized services to meet your group's specific needs.

Weather

Springfield's weather is characterized by four distinct seasons with an abundance of flowering trees bursting forth in the spring; plenty of summer sun, bright hues of fall foliage and mild winters. In Springfield the average precipitation is 43 inches of rain and 20 inches of snow.

Average temperatures are:
Spring: 44 degrees – 67 degrees F
Summer: 65 degrees – 88 degrees F
Fall: 46 degrees – 69 degrees F
Winter: 24 degrees – 45 degrees F

Springfield is the third largest city and fastest-growing metropolitan area in Missouri with more than 150,000 people inside the city limits and more than 420,000 people in the Metropolitan Statistical Area.

College Town

Nearly 50,000 students call Springfield home. Missouri State University, Drury University, Ozarks Technical Community College and Evangel University lend culture and atmosphere to Springfield and provide an assortment of activities to the community.