RiverCentre, St. Paul, Minnesota, United States of America
The RiverCentre is in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It sits fronting the Roy Wilkins Auditorium, and it is easily accessible from the Xcel Energy Center. Another attraction, the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, is also just a short walk away. This convention center was opened in 1998. It can seat up to 2,7000 people. Owned by the city, it is operated by the Saint Paul Arena Company, which also operates several venues in St. Paul. The building was designed by the architectural firm of Hammel Green and Abrahamson, Inc. It is noted as being one of the best convention centers in the state and has twice been honored as such by ‘Events Magazine’. Several events are held at the venue each year, including the annual Festival of Nations.
Aside from the RiverCentre and the landmarks previously mentioned, several other places in Saint Paul are worth checking out. If you love golf, go for a round of golf or two at the Windsong Parks Golf Club. If you are looking for some adventure on the water, you should head over to the White Bear Yacht Club. Are you traveling with kids? Try taking them to the Minnesota Children’s Museum for a fun-filled afternoon. Several cities are easily accessible from the RiverCentre. From there, you can head to Ramsey or take a drive down to Minneapolis if you are looking for accommodations that are easily accessible from the RiverCentre. You can check-in at the DoubleTree by Hilton St Paul Downtown. They offer free access to the internet and it is just half a mile from the convention center. You can also book your rooms at The Saint Paul Hotel.