Catch Des Moines is the official destination marketing organization for Greater Des Moines, Iowa, helping meeting and event professionals bring unforgettable experiences to the heart of the Midwest. With 14,000+ hotel rooms, versatile venues, a walkable downtown, a growing airport, and a team ready to make planning easy, Des Moines delivers big-city amenities with genuine Midwestern hospitality. From conventions and corporate meetings to sporting events and everything in between, we connect planners with the venues, hotels, services, and local expertise they need to make their next event a success. Bring it to Des Moines!

In Cedar Rapids, Hello isn't just a greeting, it's how we invite you in. Our welcoming community, nationally recognized culinary scene, vibrant entertainment and unique cultural venues give attendees plenty to discover beyond the agenda. With genuine hospitality and experiences worth talking about, Cedar Rapids makes it hard to say goodbye.

Located in the heart of the Midwest, the Iowa City/Coralville area delivers big experiences with the ease and hospitality of a welcoming, connected community. Home to the University of Iowa and a UNESCO City of Literature, our destination blends Big Ten energy, vibrant arts and culture, award-winning dining, and unexpected meeting and event venues. Two walkable, connected districts put hotels, venues, restaurants, entertainment, and local experiences within easy reach. From conferences and conventions to sporting events and memorable off-site experiences, Think Iowa City connects planners with the people, places, and resources to create events that stand out.

Dubuque, Iowa: Where Three States & Big Ideas Meet

Set along the Mississippi River, Dubuque, Iowa puts you at the crossroads of Iowa, Wisconsin and Illinois—making it an easy-to-reach destination for meetings and events from across the Midwest and beyond.

With unique venues from former churches to urban farmsteads to modern Hilton Tapestry hotels, and unforgettable experiences, planners can create an event that goes well beyond the traditional meeting.

Just 30 minutes from Dubuque, the iconic Field of Dreams Movie Site offers an unforgettable setting for receptions, team-building activities and memorable group experiences. Add riverboat events, historic downtown venues, award-winning museums, locally inspired dining, and plenty of unexpected touches, and you have everything you need to make your next meeting stand out.

The Quad Cities is where world-class and hassle-free collide. It's a bi-state family of communities in Iowa and Illinois on the Mississippi River.

Home to John Deere and Ag innovation.

We're the birthplace of sliced bread, NFL football and it's where we invented taco pizza, the computer, and chiropractic care.

We attract explorers, dreamers, investors, entrepreneurs, and visitors from around the globe.

We're the Creative Capital of the Midwest and we are proud to call the QC home!

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-Location-

The region offers close access to major markets like Chicago, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Des Moines, Omaha, St. Louis, Kansas City, and Indianapolis. It is the largest metropolitan area between St. Louis and Minneapolis.  Being the crossroads of major interstates like I-74 and I-80, the QC lends itself to an ideal location for meetings, conventions, sporting events, group business, reunions, and leisure travel. The Quad Cities International Airport (MLI) also carries 11 nonstop flights across the country.

-World-Class & Hassle Free-

The Quad Cities ties Northwest Illinois and Eastern Iowa together seamlessly across the Mississippi River utilizing 4 bridges. This includes the state-of-the art Interstate 74 Bridge. The 800-foot basket handle arches are the longest basket handle true arches erected in the United States. It also includes a pedestrian-access path on the bridge with a glass oculus lookout. More than 37 million people live within a 6-hour drive, making it the perfect destination for a road trip. Plus commute times across the region average just 19 minutes!

-Creative Capital of the Midwest-

The region is home to dozens of venues for live music, theater, dance and visual arts. Not to mention the hundreds of talented artists, musicians, actors and dancers who bring the creativity to life! There are more than 127 sculptures, murals, and galleries included on the QC Public Art Trail, which is a growing self-guided experience to enjoy across the Quad Cities.