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•Pg_43-58__BMT_pg86-162 12/26/12 7:30 AM Page 48 AREA GUIDES music and beer scene. The Yadkin Valley just north of Charlotte boasts more than 30 wineries offering tours and tastings. Explore the renowned furniture outlets in the High Point and Hickory areas. •GREENSBORO• Home to the largest hotel in North Carolina (1,000 guest rooms) plus 87 other lodging facilities nearby and the Greensboro Coliseum Complex, one of the largest entertainment facilities in the Southeast (seats 23,500), Greensboro can easily host events ranging from small corporate meetings to large city wide events. The city's central location, easy accessibility and versatile conference facilities make it a destination of choice for meeting planners nationwide. Greensboro, NC dow ntow sk n yline Flexibility was built into every aspect of the Greensboro Coliseum Complex, with 197,000 total sq. ft. of exhibit space. For each of the 800 events presented yearly, a variety of configurations are possible. The 167,000-sq. ft. Special Events Center can be partitioned into four halls, leaving 60,000 sq. ft. for exhibits and 4,500-seat general seating setup for group sessions or entertainment. A convention might choose to use the 23,500-capacity Coliseum Arena and adjacent 2,376-seat War Memorial Auditorium. Smaller conferences and meetings will enjoy the more intimate 298-seat Odeon Theater. When used with the arena, this setting complements the interactive requirements of press conferences, seminars and meetings. The Greensboro Coliseum Complex's brand new, 78,323-sq. ft. Greensboro Aquatic Center (GAC) is a state-of-theart facility featuring leading edge concepts in aquatic design. With many hotels to choose from Greensboro offers an assortment of unique lodging options based on your group or meeting size. Planners have a vast selection of top level lodging facilities in this hospitable city. The Sheraton Greensboro Hotel at Four Seasons and Joseph S. Koury Convention Center boasts 250,000 sq. Photo Credit: David Liu ft. of meeting space and 1,000 guests rooms. Being the largest hotel in North Carolina, this jewel is a prime option for planners organizing a rather sizable conference/convention. With 219 guest rooms and 13,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, the Embassy Suites Hotel-Greensboro is an excellent choice for the planner looking to book an average sized meeting or conference. The hotel is three miles from the airport, nine miles from the Coliseum and 12 miles from Downtown. Located one mile from the 48 B M & T ••• September/October 2012••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com Airport/Hwy 68 corridor is the 299-room Greensboro-High Point Marriott Airport. With 11,000 sq. ft. of meeting space the Greensboro-High Point Marriott is located 11 miles from the Coliseum and 13 miles from Downtown. While in Greensboro conference attendees and leisure travels are encouraged to explore the city and its historic culture. Some attractions to check out are the African American Atelier Gallery, Guilford Native American Art Gallery & Gift Shop and the International Civil Rights Center & Museum. For those seeking relaxation and nightlife, Boston's House of Jazz offers an intimate setting for grownups. This is not your children's nightspot. This truly adult venue offers its guests an ambience of candle lit tables, exposed brick, concrete floors, and a rich, smooth element of jazz and blues. Ava Pope, director of Sales for the Greensboro Area CVB, is eager to assist you in any way possible to bring your group to her city. Be sure to give her a call. AVA POPE Right in the center of North Carolina and the midpoint of the East Coast, Piedmont Triad International Airport is strategically positioned at the hub of the dynamic Piedmont Triad region, situated between the cities of Greensboro, Winston-Salem • • • STATS • • • HOTEL ROOMS The Sheraton Greensboro Hotel at Four Seasons 1,000 GreensboroHigh Point Marriott Airport 299 Em bassy Suites HotelGreensboro 219 EX HIBITION FACILITIES Greensboro Coliseum Complex Total Exhibit Space 197,000 sq. ft. Meeting Rooms 9 WHO YOU GONNA CALL? Greensboro Area CVB – (336) 274-2282 w w w .visitgreensboronc.com