was a free Black whose statement fur-
niture pieces were in high-demand
among wealthy White Americans.
The closest major airport to Winston-
Salem is Piedmont Triad International
Airport (GSO / KGSO). This airport is in
Greensboro, North Carolina and is 23
miles from the center of Winston-Salem.
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AREA GUIDES
Cohesive meeting space in one central location - that's what you get
with Twin City Quarter's Benton Convention Center, Marriott Hotel and
Embassy Suites. An affordable destination rich with features and
amenities - Wi-Fi, dining at GRAZE Restaurant & Bar and The Grille,
Starbucks, fi tness centers and the Glass Door Salon & Spa. Conveniently
situated adjacent to Fourth Street's Restaurant Row and the Arts District
with galleries, dining, shops and entertainment.
The only number you'll need for one-stop-shopping:
877.888.9762
It's All in the Numbers
170,000-Square Feet of Meeting Space
5th and Cherry Streets • Winston-Salem NC 27101
336.725.3500 • www.twincityquarter.com
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HOTEL
ROOMS
Downtown
Marriott
315
Embassy
Suites
146
EXHIBITION
FACILITIES
M.C.
Benton
Convention
Center
Total
Exhibit
Space
100,000
sq.
ft
Meeting
Rooms
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WHO
YOU
GONNA
CALL?
Winston-Salem
CVB
(866)
728-4200
http://www.visitwinstonsalem.com
Winston-Salem
Black
Chamber
of
Commerce
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(336)
575-2006
Tall modern building, Winston Salem, North Carolina
Photo Credit: TIm Markley
