Meeting and convention business is one of the largest segments of Vermont's economy. The Burlington area offers more than 3,000 guest rooms in 34 hotels and motels along with a variety of meeting facilities encompassing about 385,000 square feet to accommodate large and small groups. A principal meeting place is Memorial Auditorium in downtown Burlington, offering two levels of exhibit space totaling nearly 17,000 square feet. The 1,453-seat Flynn Theatre, also located downtown, is available for lectures, award ceremonies, and live performances. Conferences can be held on the 500-passenger Spirit of Ethan Allen III cruise ship and dining yacht from May through October. Other unique function space is provided at Fleming and Shelburne museums and Shelburne Farms.
Convention Information: Vermont Convention Bureau, 60 Main St., Ste. 100, Burlington, VA 05401; telephone (802)863-3489; toll-free (877)686-5253; fax (802)863-1538; email meetings@vermont.org