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B M & T ••• July/August 2024 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 47 A t the heart of America's inland waterways, Paducah is a creative haven with a rich African American history. Walk in the footsteps of Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and Billie Holiday at the Hotel Metropolitan, a beautifully preserved stop from the Green Book. Today, the hotel-turned-museum is part of Paducah's 26-stop African American Heritage Tour. With a 100,000-square-foot convention center and plenty of boutique meeting spaces in historic buildings, you'll find the perfect fit for your next event in Paducah. Contact Lynda Peters-Jones, Director of Sales, at lynda@paducah.travel. ather WHERE BLACK HISTORY LEGENDS INSPIRED CHANGE. "Wall to Wall" Murals Paducah Convention & Visitors Bureau 1.800.PADUCAH | www.paducah.travel THE EMBASSY SUITES BY HILTON CHARLOTTE CONCORD GOLF RESORT & SPA, CHARLOTTE, NC Next to the Rocky River Golf Course, The Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Concord Golf Resort & Spa is linked to Concord Convention Center and a mile of Charlotte Motor Speedway. Concord Mills mall is five minutes away, home to SEA LIFE Centre Charlotte. Visitors will enjoy the full-service Spa Botanica, fitness center featuring a Peloton® Bike with toe cages, made-to-order breakfast, and a compli- mentary evening reception. This venue can accommodate events ranging from busi- ness retreats and reunions, to weddings. The Concord Convention Hall can fit up to 3,000 guests, housing over 20 meeting spaces with WiFi and A/V equipment rental. The grand ballroom is an ideal setting for wedding receptions. This property is equipped with 42,477sq. ft. of total meeting space, a largest room setup of 28,800sq. ft., 25 meeting rooms and 308 guest rooms. The hotel is conveniently located off I-85 at Bruton Smith Blvd with easy access to both the city of Charlotte and Concord's Historic Downtown. The hotel is conveniently located off I-85 at Bruton Smith Blvd with easy access to both the city of Charlotte and Concord's Historic Downtown. Rocky River Golf Course is an 18-HOLE, par 72 course designed by Dan Maples. The Rocky River Golf Course offers dis- tinctive rocky outcroppings, wetland areas, and rolling fairways. Practice facilities include a putting green, driving range, and digital video analysis. This public course is ranked among the top 100 courses in North Carolina. Visitors have access to instruction and private teaching led by PGA professionals. For more information call (800) EMBASSY or visit https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/cltcces-embassy-suites-charlotte-con- cord-golf-resort-and-spa. Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Concord Golf Resort & Spa is attached to Concord Convention Center