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Place Historic Site, The CJSS Skillern Family Art Museum and Freewoods Farm. • • CHARLESTON • • Named "Best Small City in North America," Charleston is a world-class international destination with an easily accessible airport, beautiful beaches, his- toric surroundings, highly acclaimed restaurants and shopping galore. No mat- ter the type of event you're planning, get the process started here in Charleston. The campus of Charleston's Conven- tion Center puts everything you need for a successful event in one easily accessible area. The venue offers 77,000 sq. ft. of Exhibit Hall space that is divisible into three separate exhibit areas with spacious pre function areas. The layout is a perfect setting for high-energy tradeshows, large conventions, and more intimate meetings and events. Located just minutes from the Charleston International Airport and a short shuttle ride to the Historic District, this unique campus offers everything you need to make your event both memo- rable and successful. Hoist a sail or hear a ghost tale. Barrier island recreation or tour a plantation? The number of activities unique to the Charleston area is incredible. Your guests will be thanking you for such a fun, authentic and memorable meeting, so go ahead-take a bow. WHO YOU GONNA CALL? Meet Charleston - (800) 774-0006 www.meetcharleston.com • • GREENVILLE • • From Greenville's convenient Southeast location to a tremendous variety of ven- ues, facilities, amenities, accommoda- tions, and restaurants to plentiful recre- ational and entertainment options that meet every need and budget to...well, you get the picture. Greenville, SC is affordable and convenient—planners. It's all waiting for you! The Greenville Convention Center is one of the Southeast's largest convention and meeting facilities, featuring 280,000 square feet of exhibit space and 60,000 square feet of meeting and conference space. The Greenville Convention Center offers unbeatable flexibility and value to people hosting any type of event. From the big things you can't miss to the little things you should be sure not to miss, Greenville is packed with attractions that will entertain you, inspire you and engage you. No matter where your inter- ests lie - from sports to the arts to sight- seeing to museum exploring and more - Greenville has your next great discovery. Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport is an award-winning airport that features more than 100 daily nonstop flights to 20+ airports and hundreds of connecting flight options; it is located just 15 minutes from Downtown Greenville. WHO YOU GONNA CALL? Visit Greenville – (800) 717-0023 www.visitgreenvillesc.com • • COLUMBIA • • Set your sights on experiencing a meeting in the Heart of SC and see the possibilities of what lies ahead when you plan a meeting in the capital city. Columbia offers the big city experience without the big city price tag. Meeting Planners can enjoy exquisite venues, accommodations and dining on a budget that's as friendly as the service you'll receive every step of the way. The connectivity in Columbia makes it easy to navigate between districts on foot. Additionally, the 142,500 sq. ft. Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center is within walking distance to over 1,700 hotel rooms, more than 60 restau- rants and nightlife options, shopping and more. Come early, stay late and bring the family. Columbia is home to a number of world-class attractions such as Riverbanks Zoo & Garden, Columbia Museum of Art, South Carolina State Museum, EdVenture children's museum and the Historic Columbia properties. There is not a shortage of fun filled activities your groups members can engage in after work. With three interstates that intersect the city and a regional airport, getting there is straightforward. I-77, I-20 and I-26 feed right into downtown, and the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is located only 15 minutes from the action. WHO YOU GONNA CALL? Experience Columbia SC – (803) 545-0000 www.experiencecolumbiasc.com 64 B M & T ••• September/October 2024 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com AREA GUIDES Charleston Convention Center photo credit: Charleston C.C