Why Meeting Planners Choose Garland

1. Downtown Diversions...

Head to historic Downtown Garland for a generous helping of food and fun in a setting where vintage charm and modern industrial aesthetics merge. Visit Garland can create an exclusive event for your group with live music, vendors and more — all held on the grounds of a $20 million redesigned community space.

2. Tee It Up...

What is better than a PGA-caliber course conveniently located near the hotels? How about a course that offers 63 holes of championship-style golf? Firewheel Golf Park offers both, which makes it the perfect location for your conference team-building or golf tournament.

3. Gone Fishin'...

Lake Ray Hubbard spans 21,000 acres and is the ideal backdrop for a closing night activity. Sunset dinner cruises for up to 90 guests are available.

4. Cheers...

Lakewood Brewery offers a unique venue for an opening or closing event. The large brewery boasts a 4,000-square-foot covered beer garden with a stage and seating for 250 people. Enjoy the handcrafted brews while listening to live music in a fun and casual setting. Choose from an abundance of available food trucks to create a diverse menu your attendees will love.

5. Shop Till You Drop...

Firewheel Town Center offers premier outdoor shopping, dining, and entertainment with more than 110 stores, including favorites such as Macy's and Dillard's.

6. Eat Your Heart Out...

Local eateries abound in Garland, and we are known for our diverse cuisine. From "Beat Bobby Flay" fame, Chef Kev Ashade's own brick and mortar restaurant Pangea creates the elegant setting for a Board of Governors dinner. Uniquely Garland's Ferah Tex-Mex Kitchen is a refreshing and refined option for the food connoisseur. Intrinsic Smokehouse Brewery, located on the Downtown Square, is so good you will be claiming Garland has the best BBQ in the DFW area.

7. That's Entertainment...

State-of-the-art entertainment venue Strike + Reel is the best place to let your attendees cut loose after a day of sessions. The venue offers movies, bowling, a rock climbing wall, a ropes course, delicious food and adult beverages. This spacious facility has no problem handling more than 2,000 people.

8. Cowboy Hat Capital of Texas...

That's right; we are officially the center of the universe when it comes to cowboy hats. What does that mean to your national and international conferences? Tours at both the Stetson/Resistol and Milano Hat Company factories are available. Plus, your attendees can all return home from the Lone Star State sporting the best in cowboy hat attire.