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NEW ORlEANS Nawlins, as the locals say, has risen up from the devastation of Katrina and has entered into presenting a boldly reimag- ined river front, a reenergized restaurant scene and to reclaiming their role in the nation as one of the world's pre- mier meeting and travel destinations. Making your way through the city is easy to navigate as it is extremely compact; Greener buses are easily available on Magazine Street; there is the streetcar on St. Charles Avenue, and cabs can always be found. Riverboats are still rollin' on the river, ferries are available to Algiers and river shuttles to Audubon Zoo! The Louis Armstrong International Airport is just 15 miles from the Central Business District and French Quarter. New Orleans is proud of their freshly renovated New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. It has 1.1 mil- lion sq. ft. of contiguous exhibit space and is the sixth largest convention facility in the nation. The city's renowned restaurants and music clubs are a great way for attendees to relax and have some fun. The world-famous attractions of the French Quarter are just steps away from the convention center. WHO YOU GONNA CALL?New Orleans Metropolitan CVB – (800) 672-6124 www.neworleanscvb.com Black Meetings & Tourism December 2009: www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 64 TOP-OF-THE-lINE MEETING FACIlITIES AND WATERSPORTS DOMINATE STATE'S OFFERINGS BY JOHN ANTHONY The abundant rivers and lakes make this state a haven for outdoor recreation, but that is only one of the great vacation options Wisconsin has to offer. Milwaukee and Madison both hold a number of museums dedicated to exploring the state's past and some of its most important people and inventions. Sports are huge in Wisconsin; while there, try and catch a game by the NFL's Green Bay Packers or the MLB's Milwaukee Brewers. Tourism is one of Wisconsin's biggest industries, with huge numbers of visitors drawn to the metropolitan cities, beautiful state parks and small towns that appeal directly to tourists, such as Wisconsin Dells. Bordering both Lake Superior and Lake Michigan, Wisconsin also holds thou- sands of lakes that provide easy access for boating, fishing and other water sports. Due to the large population of Germans who occupied the area early on, Microbreweries and brewpubs thrive in Milwaukee and throughout the state. Many visitors rarely leave the state without sampling the local brews, either at the brewery or at the bar. MIlWAuKEE Milwaukee, Wisconsin's largest city, is known as the gateway to the North. Top historic attractions include The Harley-Davidson Museum and factory and the America's Black Holocaust Museum. At the Harley-Davison Museum, visitors can see the history of America's iconic Harleys and take tours of Miller Brewer's brewery, home of Miller High Life and Pabst. The museum, which opened in 2008, offers a unique meeting space with indoor and out- door spaces capable of accommodating both small and large gatherings. The largest space is The Garage, which can hold up to 15,000 people. America's Black Holocaust Museum is the only memo- rial of its type, dedicated to Africans who were enslaved in the United States. The museum features tours, exhibits and educational programs addressing social aspects of slavery and racism. The museum was founded by James Cameron, a lynching survivor. It's located two blocks east of Beckum Littleton Stapleton Park. Milwaukee is also home to one of the nation's largest music festivals, Summerfest, which starts in late June every year. In the picturesque town of Delafield, only minutes from AREA GUIDES AREA GUIDES Have fun on the Carousel at the Audubon Zoo Photo Credit: New Orleans Metropolitan CVB WISCONSIN