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hotels, and a new, state-of-the-art con- vention center, offering over 23,000 sq. ft. of divisible function space downstairs, including three meeting rooms, an execu- tive board room, 5,100 sq. ft. of pre-func- tion area, a fully equipped concession area, a full service kitchen, and wi-fi throughout the building. The siblings of the convention center are theCommunity Center and The Natchez City Auditorium. Natchez Grand Hotel , Eola Hotel & Guest House and the Best Western River Inn are all excellent hotels in Natchez Forks of the Road Historical Marker Photo Credit: Natchez CVB Natchez that offer conference guests top level lodging with hospitable service attendants. While in Natchez conference atten- dees can experience some of the cities rich culture by visiting the Natchez Museum of African Art and Heritage, the Rhythm Night Club Museum, the Smith-Bontura-Evans House and the Zion Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church to name a few sites. Natchez is served by the Natchez- Adams County Airport, which services general aviation. The closest commercial airports are in Alexandria (70 miles), Baton Rouge (85 miles), Jackson (120 miles), and New Orleans (150 miles). WHO YOU GONNA CALL? The Natchez Convention & Visitors Bureau. – (800) 647-6724 www.natchez.ms.us Black Meetings & Tourism March/April 2012: www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 67