3 Types of Unique Event Venues
Many companies and organizations host events in hotel ballrooms and convention centers, but they can be hard to book in a timely manner due to high demand. Here are some unique alternatives that are worth considering for small to medium-sized events, with examples from our local favorites in Salt Lake City.
#1 - Museums
Museums are built to educate and entertain. Their curated selection and displays mean you can spend less on covering up drab meeting room walls and re-invest into enhancing other aspects of your production.
Natural History Museum of Utah
With sweeping views of Salt Lake Valley and a stunning collection inside, the Natural History Museum is a great option for events like corporate meetings, receptions, banquets, parties, and award nights.
Quick stats:
Meeting Capacity: 300
Banquet Capacity: 328
Venue Capacity: 400
More info available here.
#2 - Botanical Spaces
Red Butte Garden
Red Butte has sweeping views of the Salt Lake Valley from the greater garden grounds. Their indoor event space provides a lush option year-round for events like corporate meetings, receptions, banquets, parties, and award nights.
Quick stats:
Orangerie - Capacity = approx. 150 seated, 150 standing
Rose House - Capacity = approx. 80 seated, 120 standing
More info available here.
#3 - Historic Public Buildings
Government buildings are often historic, classic, or unique architecture. Most people don’t know that they are often available to rent as event spaces.
Utah State Capitol
The Capitol building in downtown Salt Lake has stunning views of the valley from the front steps. The interior reception hall is spacious and grand, perfect for elegant photo opportunities.
Quick stats:
The Hall and Rotunda - Capacity = 1,500 reception-style or 320 seated banquet-style.
More info available here.
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