Black Meetings and Tourism

May/June 2011

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INCENTIVES AND TRAVELING IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN-AMERICAN GUIDE TO MEETING, BY SONYA STINSON Birmingham Civil Rights Institute Exhibit rooted African-American heritage, civil rights history and influential culinary and musical traditions. Think of Birmingham’s Civil Rights District, Atlanta’s Sweet Auburn neighborhood,MississippiDelta blues,NewOrleans jazz,Memphis barbecue joints and South Carolina Low Country cooking. Along with their interest in the cultural roots of the South, many visitors to the The region are drawn to the land itself, in search of outdoor sightseeing and adventure. Florida’s Everglades,Arkansas’ hot springs andVirginia’s Shenandoah forest are just a few of the outstanding features of the Southern landscape. Besides accommodating meeting groups of all sizes with a variety of facilities, Southern destinations offer plenty of attractions and amenities forAfrican-American reunion groups—many of whichmight be seeking to reconnect with their Southern roots. Whatever the reason for your trip down South, here’s a state-by-state sampling of what’s in store. South is wel l-known for its deeply ALABAMA From bass fishing on theTennessee River to snorkeling off the Gulf Coast,Alabama’s outdoor attractions offer plenty of options for pre- and post-convention activities, corporate retreats, incentive travel and family reunion adventures. For those whose interests expand beyond the outdoors into outer space, the city of Huntsville is home to one of Alabama’s top visitor attractions: the U.S. Space and Rocket Center.Another notable local attraction is the ImhotepArt Gallery,which showcases the works of Black artists. In Mobile, Bellingrath Gardens offers a charming outdoor setting for a special event or leisurely stroll, while history buffs might enjoy touring the NationalAfricanAmericanArchives &Museum. Montgomery boasts a number ofAfrican-American heritage sites, including the Civil RightsMemorial,DexterAvenue KingMemorial Baptist Church and the Rosa Parks Library andMuseum. The Tuskegee Human and Civil RightsMulticultural Center is one of the latest attractions in the city best known for its legendary historically Black university.Anothermajor point of interest is the NationalTuskegeeAirmenMuseum. Black Meetings & Tourism May/June 2011: www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 33 Photo Credit: Birmingham CVB

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