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Museum and the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture. Plus, get exclusive offers at some of Baltimore's Black- owned businesses. • • PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNT Y • • Just minutes outside our nation's cap- ital, you'll discover some of Maryland's best-kept secrets. Prince George's County offers Meeting Planners an alter- native to the neighboring Baltimore. This region offers a blend of experiences from countryside horseback riding to extraordi- nary food and entertainment - all rounded out with a vivacious spirit and welcoming charm. The ambiance here creates an environment ideal for weddings and family reunions yet substantial enough to host larger scale events. Skies the limit in "PG County". This unique destination showcases over 12,000 guestrooms and offers over 850,000 square feet of meeting & exhibit space. Prince George's County hosts exquisite convention and meeting venues including two Four-Diamond hotels — the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, which includes a 180,000 square foot exhibit hall, and the MGM National Harbor Resort & Casino. Additional options include The HOTEL at University of Maryland, the College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, Crowne Plaza College Park, Harborside Hotel and many more. Situated inside the Capital Beltway, the Prince George's Ballroom is available to the public for business meetings, receptions, and other similar functions. Driving up to a canopy covered entrance, guests walk through the foyer and enter the large, air-conditioned Ballroom. It has a capacity of 270, with a smaller adjoining room, which will accommodate a party of 78. One of the most appealing attractions of the Ballroom is that users may bring a caterer of their choice and alcoholic bev- erages are permitted. Conference attendees are encour- aged to immerse themselves into some of the destinations bustling neighbor- hoods to get a better understanding of the cultures within the county. African- Americans have played a significant role in the history of Prince George's County that are illustrated in numerous historical sites, schools, and settlements, such as St. Paul's (Free Hope Baptist) Church, Blacksox Park, Abraham Hall, St. Mary's Beneficial Society Hall, Mount Nebo Church and the Charles Duckett Log Cabin. If you are contem- plating brining a meeting to Prince George's County, be sure to contact Experience Prince G e o r g e ' s President & CEO Leslie W. Graves. She and her team will help you ensure your event will be a suc- cess. WHO YOU GONNA CALL? Experience Prince George's County (301) 925-8300 www.experienceprincegeorges.com • • ANNAPOLIS • • Plan your one-of-a-kind meeting, group event, and business travel to Maryland's Capital City and surrounding County, and choose from many unique meeting venues, such as Live! Casino, Historic Downtown Annapolis, farms, breweries, the U.S. Naval Academy, the Chesa- peake Bay waterfront, and so much more. Located centrally between Baltimore & Washington, D.C., you have even more culture, history, and heritage and a vibrant foodie scene, all within easy reach. Anne Arundel County is conveniently accessi- ble to major interstates and highways between Philadelphia, New York, and Richmond, VA, so getting here is a breeze! If you're searching for a convenient, affordable location to hold a meeting, event, or conference, Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) is the place. From athletic events to graduations and instructional conferences to dance recitals and concerts this venue is well equipped to accommodate your client's needs. Think outside the tailgate and explore the various venues and configurations available at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. There's a space to keep every event on brand for corporate outings or conferences. After a day of busy meetings Annapolis' night scene will keep confer- ence attendees well entertained. Catch a performance in Annapolis at Rams Head On Stage or one of the area's talented local musicians at an area restaurant or bar. Head into the county to watch a top- notch comedy, music or sporting event in Arundel Mills at The HALL at Live! at Live! Casino & Hotel, or spend the weekend with in September on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay for the Annapolis Songwriters Festival. With so many ven- ues and events to choose from, you are sure to find the show that speaks to you. Anne Arundel County is located in the heart of Maryland and offers direct flights into Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). This region is also easily accessible by train, automobile, and boat! WHO YOU GONNA CALL? Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County– (410) 280-0445 (u)www.visitannapolis.org(eu) B M & T ••• July/August 2023 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 55 AREA GUIDES MGM National Harbor