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Virginia Special Advertising Section Wisconsin or one of several harbor cruises as well as at private venues available at many of the city’s restaurants. There’s plenty to do after the workday is done. Norfolk is host to a number of chef-owned restau- rants, great nightlife, and a variety of recreational activities. Not to mention – exciting family oriented attractions, world-class performing arts and over 100 festivals throughout the year. For those who enjoy the outdoors, Norfolk rests on a beautiful waterfront just waiting to be explored by land or by water. In addition to Norfolk’s own attractions, many of southeast Virginia’s major attractions are less than an hour away. Visit historic Williamsburg, step onto the sandy beaches of Virginia Beach, escape to Busch Gardens, or take a lighthouse tour at Ft. Monroe or Old Cape Henry. Not only is there plenty to do in Norfolk, there’s plenty to do nearby. Not only is Norfolk exciting, they’re environmentally Waterside Convention Connection conscious. Norfolk is a city with “green” on the brain. A number of hotels, restaurants and venues have become Virginia Green Certified. So when you stay here, you can feel good about the footprint your meeting or convention is leaving on the environment. Centrally located along the mid-Atlantic coast, with easy access from Norfolk International Airport, the Greyhound Bus Station, AMTRAK train station, and two interstate highways, as well as by boat, via the Elizabeth River and Photo Credit: Norfolk CVB Chesapeake Bay, Norfolk is as easy to get to as it is to get around! Norfolk International Airport (ORF) is the major airport serving southeastern Virginia with 80 daily departures pro- vided by American, American Eagle, Continental, Continental Express, Delta, Delta Connection, Northwest, Northwest Airlink, Southwest, United Express, US Airways and US Airways Express. For more information call (800) 368-3097 or visit visit- norfolktoday.com. So many points of view to make your meeting a success. visitnorfolktoday.com | 1-800-368-3097 See for yourself how easy and simple we can make meeting in Norfolk. In fact, you’ll find the value you receive as attractive as the many amenities you and your attendees will discover when you book a meeting in Norfolk, the heart of the Virginia Waterfront. Black Meetings & Tourism September/October 2010: www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 47