HARRISON / BRANSON

Ozark Mountain Gateway to the Buffalo River -National Park Region

The Buffalo River  - National Park Region 
A North Central Meeting Hub to Branson and Eureka Springs

With an incredible central location, your meeting headquartered and hosted by Harrison can feature three Nationally Significant destinations.  Branson, Missouri, Located less than 30 Miles north is the Live Music Show Capital of the World.  Eureka springs, Arkansas - One of America's Dozen Most Distinctive Destinations is just 38 miles to the West and Just TEN MILES to the South is the Buffalo National River Visitor Center in Pruitt. Only In Harrison can your meeting delegates enjoy state of the Art Meeting Facilities, a Fully-Renovated Historic Hotel and find themselves surrounded by the Ozarks.  Enjoy a three-destination two-state vacation (we mean meeting).

A Wholesome Symbol of True Americana

Harrison with its active town square connected to Lake Harrison and its trails and amenities is a true representation of a safe and welcoming small town America.  Meetings are open to participate in annual festivals from Crawdad Days, 4th of July, Arkansas State Balloon Championships and Harvest Homecoming to smaller happenings including Fridays on the square, Saturday night Cruise ins or a Celtic concert in the 1929 Lyric Theater.

Great Spaces for up to 600

Great Space for up to 600 in the Durand Conference center to The 1929 Lyric Theater
From Historic at the Hotel Seville (seen above)  to unique for 350 at the 1929 Lyric Theater or New, Stylish and tech savvy (over $400,000 invested in AV)  for 600 at the Durand Center - Harrison has the Personalized and high quality meeting space for your group

An Affordable Weekend Destination - Arkansas BEST Value

Affordable Room Rates: While generally lower in cost than our regional partners, you will certainly notice the difference when their weekend surcharge hits and our rates remain consistent.  Harrison Arkansas is the weekend value destination in the Ozark Mountain Region

Off-Site Activities

Everywhere near Harrison can your group enjoy memorable and interactive activities.  From the The Lake Harrison Marketplace, Buffalo National River, Mystic Caverns, Buffalo River Canopy Tour, Lyric Theater, Arkansas Elk Herd to the Ozark Medieval Fortress your group will certainly be fulfilled from agenda to off-site activity.

The Gateway to the Buffalo River National Park - just 10 Miles from Downtown
Beautiful Scenic Location: Surrounded by the Ozark Mountains this scenic backdrop is perfect for a drive-in destination.  Just ten miles from the Durand Center is the entrance to the park with unique and breathtaking experiences at the ready. Enjoy a scenic drive through the mountains or a group adventure down the Buffalo National River!

A Great Little Historic Hotel

The 1929 Hotel Seville, An Ascend Collection member was built in 1929 BUT renovated in 2008 to serve as a perfect partner to the Durand Conference Center.

A GREAT drive or an inexpensive Flight
With major Highways 65 and 412 intersecting at Harrison, Arkansas we are a most convenient drive in destination.  Economical Airfare: With Direct flights from Memphis and Kansas City daily by Seaport Airlines into Boone County Regional Airport as well as flights into Branson Regional Airport, flying is convenient and affordable.

Service Dedication, Traveling Visitor Center and Grand WELCOME
The Harrison CVB will go above and beyond to provide a successful, memorable location for your event. Let us be your "personal assistants" helping to facilitate everything from registration to special events. When you are in Harrison, you are special. Harrison wants groups and meetings in Harrison and the town rolls out the red carpet for your attendees. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Director of Sales   888-283-2163

Harrison Convention & Visitors Bureau
PO Box 940, Harrison, AR 72602
888-283-2163