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B M & T ••• November/December 2024 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 23 Baltimore Today's Baltimore is a vibrant com- munity that honors the past while keep- ing a keen eye on the future. This city is where you can see the largest public col- lection of Matisse in the world (for free!), sip a craft beer in the sanctuary of a converted church and stay in a four- star hotel poised atop an historic recre- ation pier. But the Baltimore experi- ence is about more than exploring neighborhoods and cultural sites. To really know this place, you have to meet local artists, provocateurs and visionaries who call Charm City home. Come see why the New York Times named Baltimore one of 52 Places to Go. Plan your business or leisure visit today! Located in the heart of the city's central business district just steps from the Inner Harbor, the Baltimore Convention Center offers the right mix of exhibit space, meeting rooms, advanced technology and convenience to meet your needs. The venue is equipped with 300,000 square feet of contiguous exhibition space, 85,000 square feet of meeting space, 50 meeting rooms, a 36,672 square foot multifunctional ballroom, and a 27,000 square foot outdoor terrace. Baltimore has a rich African American history that has translated into a powerful Black culture today. After business is complete, conference attendees have the luxury of immersing themselves into Charm City's proud African American heritage. This destination always has tons of events going on, but some of the best parties happen at AFRAM—the East Coast's largest celebration of African American culture that typically happens in August in Druid Hill Park, complete with music, food and family friendly events. Vegan SoulFest was created by the co-owner of vegan hot spot Land of Kush as a way to make vegan food more accessible to all. The event brings together delicious food, upbeat music and educational speakers. Prince George's County Carve a journey all your own in Prince George's County. Just minutes outside the nation's capital, you'll discover great adventures and some of the best-kept secrets along this side of the Potomac. Perfect for hosting medium size to smaller inti- mate gatherings such as reunions and weddings, Prince George's County is a premier destination travelers are encour- aged to explore. Unwind in their rustic farmlands, ride horseback down their scenic trails, or take a carriage ride through relaxing wine coun- try. Explore significant historical sites, weave through a web of charming green spaces and waterways; and enjoy fun, seasonal festivities all year long. 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. Looking for something rare or cutting edge when it comes to planning your event? Consider the contemporary Flight Deck at the Capital Wheel or Commanders Field. Need a more intimate space? Check out the unique venues and historical sites like the Newton White Mansion or Oxon Hill Manor to name a few. This city's proximity to additional destinations within the Capital Region makes it an ideal location for a hub and spoke itin- erary allowing your group to enjoy a variety of attractions without having to move from hotel-to-hotel, or other cities. Explore it all - museums, alluring arts, culture and entertainment, historic sites, incredible attractions like Six Flags America, Top Golf, National Wildlife Visitor Center, National Harbor, and more. 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, the Charles Duckett Log Cabin, Dorsey Chapel as well as the Northampton Slave Quarter Site and Archaeological Park. Baltimore Inner Horbor College Park Marriott Hotel and Conference Center MASSACHUSETTS Massachusetts has all the geographical features of the other states, from skiing and fall foliage drives in the western Berkshire Mountains to the beaches of Cape Cod and vacation islands of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. Boston, (and its neighbor, Cambridge, is a world-class city of top-notch cultural