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B M & T ••• November/December 2014 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 28 and the Millyard Museum. For a taste of the African-American experience head to the Seacoast Region and the town of Portsmouth and visit the African-American Cultural Center and a downtown Black Heritage Trail featuring 24-sites. Make sure you visit the beaches and resort towns to enjoy whale watching, harbor cruises and more. Autumn colors reflected in a pond, New Hampshire NEW JERSEY The state's top tourist destination is the seaside resort Atlantic City. The gaming capital of the east coast hosts 30 million visitors annually. Even Hurricane Sandy couldn't dim the spirit of this east coast mecca known for its entertainment, world-renowned restaurants and the Boardwalk. Atlantic City's newest hotel, casino resort, the Revel has 1,100 rooms, 46 retail shops and 12 restaurants. While in town checkout the Civil Rights Garden on Pacific Ave at MLK Blvd. and of course Steel Pier at Virginia Avenue and the Boardwalk. Two other wonderful beach hotspots are Ocean City and Cape May. If you're looking for a mix of history, fine dining and ivy-covered walls head to Princeton. Take a walking tour of Princeton University and take in some of the shops, restaurants and entertainment venues along Nassau Street. The state has numerous Underground Railroad sites and other monuments chronicling the Africa-American experience. Download a guide at: http://www.visit- nj.org/african-american-visitor-guide. ATLANTIC CITY Planning a conference, convention, meeting or other event? Discover Atlantic City, a new kind of meeting des- tination. With event venues galore and more than enough attractions, activities and entertainment to keep attendees busy, AC should be at the top of your list. Atlantic City has always been about entertainment, but in recent years, the focus has been more upon devel- oping the city as a prime meetings destination. So if you are seeking out a large corporate event venue, conven- tion hall or trade show locale, the Atlantic City Convention Center is just what the doctor ordered. Hotels, restaurants, casino resorts and entertainment sur- round this 500,000-sq. ft. venue, offering convenience and fun for your attendees at affordable rates. The con- vention center is less than 20 minutes from Atlantic City International Airport, and shuttle service provides easy transportation for your guests. The city has also become a must-stop location for popular Jersey shore events such as top musical acts in concert, championship boxing matches, celebrity sightings, family-friendly Boardwalk Hall events, and more. Whether you're traveling to AC for vacation, a sporting event or a meeting, you'll find a full calendar of Jersey shore events, with a variety of Boardwalk Hall events and Atlantic City attractions to choose from throughout the year. Atlantic City Convention Center NEW YORK From Niagara Falls to the Adirondacks and the Catskills this state has a physical beauty that's often over- looked. The Adirondack Mountains has wonderful ranch resorts, farms, horseback riding and hiking opportuni- ties. Both the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics were held in Lake Placid. We all remember the "Miracle on Ice." Stop in at the Lake Placid Winter Olympics Hall of Fame and Museum. The Catskills has long been known as a playground for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The area is known for its picturesque colors, hiking trails, winter sports activities and romantic getaways. There is no better display of the magnificent power and beauty of Mother Nature, than Niagara Falls. Just 17 miles northwest of Buffalo, the three falls that make up Niagara Falls has as much as 100,000 cubic feet of water per second spill over its cliffs. NEW YORK CITY No place on planet earth exudes living life to its fullest more than the Big Apple. The energy of this great city is palpable. From the bright lights and excitement of Photo Credit: Harris Shiffmar Photo Credit: Atlantic City CVB