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Kearney, Nebraska, is quickly emerging as one of the Midwest’s most compelling small-market meeting destinations. With a central I-80 location, walkable meeting infrastructure, and a wave of new restaurants, entertainment, and attractions opening now and in the near future, Kearney offers meeting planners a destination that’s both easy to plan and fun to attend.
Conveniently located just off I-80, Kearney delivers a streamlined meeting experience with more than 150,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space and over 1,000 hotel rooms within walking distance of conference centers. The locally based Younes Hospitality team provides hands-on service and planning expertise, ensuring events of all sizes run smoothly from start to finish.
What’s New and What’s Next
Kearney’s dining and nightlife scene is gaining momentum, adding new energy to the overall meeting experience. A growing mix of locally owned restaurants and bars, as well as national franchises, some recently opened and others debuting later this year, provides planners with more options for dine-arounds, receptions, and casual networking nights. From a craft brewery and German-style pub to ramen, a wine bar, and a steakhouse, Kearney offers an expanding mix of dining options near its conference centers.
This growth is anchored by the Younes Campus, already the heart of Kearney’s meetings and hospitality offerings and continuing to evolve. Opening this spring, The Drop Zone will add a new indoor and outdoor golf and entertainment venue featuring multi-level driving decks, a chip course, pickleball courts, yard games, and a full bar and restaurant, creating an ideal setting for team-building events and informal networking.
Why Planners Choose Kearney
Kearney blends the reliability of a proven meetings destination with the momentum of a community investing in its future. Planners benefit from complimentary planning assistance, incentive programs, and a compact, walkable layout that keeps attendees connected. With strong hospitality partners, new experiences coming online, and continued investment in the Younes Campus, Kearney delivers a meeting destination planners can count on now and into the future.
