Meetings & Retreats in Harrison, Arkansas
Harrison, Arkansas is a wonderful location to hold your next meeting, conference or convention. With our beautiful location in the center of the Ozark Mountains, your meeting will enjoy our beautiful mountain setting and all the amenities that you've come to enjoy in the larger cities. Harrison has many new hotel rooms and meeting locations for meeting planners to use. With the development of the new Durand Conference Center in 2008, groups can enjoy a first-class location in Harrison, AR right in the heart of downtown Harrison.
Harrison has also developed new lodging opportunities for your groups as well. In 2008, the Hampton Inn was built in Harrison and offers great lodging for corporate visitors and first-class elegance that is synomous with Hilton properties. Also, the 1929 Hotel Seville was revitalized and redeveloped and offers new state-of-the-art lodging rooms in a historic setting. Along with these two new lodging developments, Harrison offers many other lodging opportunities.
But the question is: 'Why should I meet in Harrison when I have so many other choices?" That is a question that is asked quite often and we enjoy answering each and every time.
- Our Dedication to YOU! The Harrison CVB will go above and beyond to provide a successful, memorable location for your event. Let us be your “personal assistants” helping to facilitate everything from registration to special events. When you are in Harrison, you are special. We aren't just saying that either. Harrison wants groups and meetings in Harrison and the town rolls out the red carpet for them. It's not uncommon in Harrison to see your group on the front page of the local paper!
- Branson, Missouri is the Live Music Show Capital of the World and Harrison is located just a few short minutes south on Highway 65. Many groups will tell you they enjoy meeting in Harrison and visiting Branson for the live entertainment and shopping options available. In Harrison, you can enjoy a two-state vacation and meeting. Enjoy Branson's great attractions and Harrison great meeting facilities all in one trip.
- Personalized and high quality meeting space: Flexible meeting space is available throughout Harrison. Spaces range from 16,000 square feet at the Durand Conference Center to 3,900 square feet at the Quality Inn Convention Center. The Durand Center is an exceptional facility with over $400,000 of AV equipment in the facility for your meeting to enjoy.
- Affordable Room Rates: Enjoy affordable Ozark's value for everything – from full service to limited service properties. You save money meeting in Harrison.
- Beautiful Scenic Location: With the Ozark Mountains as the backdrop, you couldn't find a better location for your meeting! Enjoy a scenic drive through the mountains or a group adventure down the Buffalo National River!
- Outstanding Dining: A broad range of cuisine and price options await to tempt your taste buds. Enjoy local hometown favorites or familiar national restaurants.
- Family Entertainment: Ever seen Elk grazing in their natural habitat? What about a cruise on Bull Shoals Lake or a float down the Buffalo National River? Enjoy and learn about the Ozark's history at the Boone County Historical Museum or learn about the legendary history of the Marine Corps at the Marine Corps Legacy Museum. Visit Mystic Caverns or drive the beautiful highways through the mountains.
- Easy to Explore: Harrison is a mid-size southern town with the feel of a larger city. Home to Fed-Ex Freight East and other large corporations, Harrison has big city amenities with a small town charm.
- Economical Airfare: With flights from Kansas City and Dallas daily into Boone County Regional Airport as well as flights into Branson Regional Airport, flying is convenient and affordable.
- Free Guest Parking: Convenient, well-lit lots featuring free parking at Hotels, Conference Centers, and Downtown Harrison. In Harrison, you can save your money… or spend it having fun!
