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Host a Remarkable Event in Owatonna’s Recently Renovated Downtown

Downtown Owatonna’s walkability and welcoming feel create a dynamic meetings destination

By Owatonna Area CVB

Zamboni Building
Zamboni Building

Located less than an hour from Minneapolis-St. Paul, Mankato, and Rochester, Owatonna is easily accessible via Interstate 35 and U.S. Route 14. Owatonna is known for its rich history, beautiful parks, and charming downtown.

Downtown Owatonna is perfectly positioned to host your event or gathering. With many event spaces just a couple minutes’ walk from each other, the city provides what you need to make your event complete! Perfect for groups from 25 to 200, Owatonna’s downtown venues offer modern elements along with a small-town, welcoming feel. Whether you want to get away with your team for a day out of the office or create elegant experiences for attendees, Owatonna has what you need, with restaurants, shops, and entertainment within proximity of each other, making it a dynamic destination.

Courtyard Owatonna Downown
Courtyard Owatonna Downtown

Owatonna has many compelling downtown meeting destinations. When looking for comfortable and contemporary accommodations, Courtyard Owatonna Downtown is the place to go. This hotel is the perfect place to meet, mingle, and eat, containing two meeting spaces and 106 new, state-of-the-art guest rooms. Located in the middle of downtown Owatonna, Courtyard Owatonna Downtown provides access to the numerous amenities of the city.

Torey’s Restaurant & Bar
Torey’s Restaurant & Bar

Event spaces at Torey’s Restaurant & Bar or the Owatonna Eagles Club provide classic settings with exceptional service and catering. Both venues offer flexible seating arrangements, modern amenities, and a welcoming atmosphere that will make any event a success.

Grapeful Wine Bar and Mineral Springs Brewery offer casual, convivial atmospheres and memorable craft brews. Mineral Springs Brewery showcases an event space for 100-plus attendees with indoor and outdoor patio seating. Both Grapeful Wine Bar and Mineral Springs Brewery are ideal for unwinding after a productive day of meetings or for hosting informal gatherings.

For a more intimate setting, you will find The Zamboni Event Center offers the perfect flexible space. The elegant building serves as a venue for all planning needs and is home to a market every Saturday morning.

While you might schedule your meeting at one event space, you can still take advantage of everything off-site businesses have to offer. With a hotel located in the heart of downtown, it is extremely easy to get to your venue while experiencing Owatonna’s community. Owatonna has all the solutions to make your event the best it can be.

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