Palestine, Texas, is a great place to meet - whether for a small retreat, a large convention, a reunion, a regional meeting or any type of event you may be planning.

In addition to Palestine's beautiful natural setting among the Dogwoods, PInes and Magnolias, its historical sites, and great shopping in Old Town and Downtown areas, your goup will be treated to Southern hospitality while enjoying excellent meeting facilities. (See Attractions Listing)

Foremost among the meeting sites is the Palestine Civic Center, with a large meeting room accommodating up to 500, and an auditorium with seating for 1,300.

Smaller facilities are available, as well, with historic bed and breakfast establishments and a variety of motels available to ensure a comfortable getaway. (See Accommodations Listing).

Of course, food is an important part of any meeting, and Palestine offers an excellent and varied selection, including the fine dining provided by Chef Alan Brunton and wife, Vicki, owners/operators of Fig Tree Manor, and the delicious international cuisine of Chef Simon Webster and wife, Beki, owners/operators of Sabor a Pasion.

Add Eilenberger's Bakery, more than 100 years old, and Jung's Olde World Bakery, plus additional great restaurants, and your group will be anxious to come back for more. (See Restaurants List).

The Palestine Convention and Visitor Bureau will:
* Book Your Meeting Site
* Coordinate Events
* Provide Mailout
* Provide Group Tours/Itineraries
* Provide Welcome Bags of Tourism Information
* Assist With Registration, if needed
* Give You'll a Warm Southern/Texas Welcome!

Call for more specific tourism and meeting information and for Meeting Facilities and Caterers. 800-659-3484.

Click here to download convention center layout map.

Let us help make your next event memorable. Let's meet in Palestine, Texas, "The Promised Land for Your Next Meeting."



Palestine Convention and Visitor Bureau Convention and Meeting Assistance

Attention: Meeting Planners - Large or Small!

The Palestine CVB staff is ready to assist you in hosting your best-ever convention, conference, meeting, or event.

Services include:

1) Booking of Palestine Civic Center or assistance
in locating and booking another meeting room
appropriate for you group.
2) Consultation and coordination in planning your
event - including Accommodations, Restaurant,
and Catering Lists and Liason with City.
3) Providing Welcome Bags of Tourism Information
for your group.
4) Additional Services for Out of Town Groups of
more than 150.

Office: CVB Visitor Center at 825 Spring Street
(Palestine Civic Center is shown by appointment)

Contact Susan Cottle-Leonard, Director of Tourism and Conventions, for details and to find out what the CVB can do for your next meeting.

825 Spring Street, Palestine, TX
903-723-3014
800-659-3484
903-729-6067
sleonard@palestine-tx.org

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