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B M & T ••• November/December 2016 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 27 CHARLESTON, SC Charleston offers an endless array of family-friendly activities, events, restaurants, and hotels for every age and interest. Whether you're on the hunt for historic landmarks, ready to shop, or hitting the beach with the little ones, Charleston has something to please every member of the family. All of which accounts for Charleston's growing popularity as the ideal family reunions destination. But Charleston is by no means a one-trick pony. This Southern gem also touts world-class meeting facilities, knock your socks off accommodations, and an endless array of things to do and see. Conveniently located in North Charleston, the Charleston Area Convention Center Campus features more than 150,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting and exhibit space and an adjoining Performing Arts Center. Steps away are the North Charleston Coliseum (offering 45,000 sq. ft. of meeting space), and the Embassy Suites Hotel. Combined, the campus is the largest of its kind in the Southeast, and meeting professionals are delight- ed to now have a home for their larger conventions. Selecting the right accommodations in Charleston is an adventure, where you'll wake to the sound of the ocean or to the sight of sailboats gliding across the harbor. To complement the impressive views and convenient loca- tions, Charleston hotels present you with amenities that include world-class spas, roof-top pools, award-winning dining and a helpful staff that can point conjures the glamour and sophistica- tion of the seaside resort town. The Courtyard by Marriott is another non- casino option, conveniently located one block from the beach and historic Boardwalk. Attractions in the Atlantic City area range from Absecon Lighthouse, the tallest lighthouse in New Jersey, to Lucy the Elephant to the iconic Atlantic City Boardwalk. Be sure to visit the African American Heritage Museum of Southern NJ, the only African American Heritage Museum in NJ documenting the African- American experience of the 20th cen- tury. Over 11,000 treasures are show- cased on a rotating basis, updated every month. With such a wide array of incredible food options, dining in Atlantic City is a multi-culinary experience. Delicious dining abounds with options from Bobby Flay Steak, Wolfgang Puck American Grille, Carmine's, Cuba Libra, Buddakan and Mia to McCormick & Schmick's, IL Mulino, Morton's – The Steakhouse and Ruth's Chris Steak House. Getting to Atlantic City is a breeze, thanks to the conven- ient Atlantic City International Airport (ACY). Located just twelve minutes from downtown Atlantic City and serviced by ultra low cost carrier Spirit Airlines and Air Canada, ACY serves more than 1 million passengers per year on thousands of flights to Atlantic City. Bobby Flay Steak, ient Atlantic City International Airport (AC AC A Y). Located just M & T ••• November/December 2016 ••• www blackmeetingsandtourism com 27 Charlston Convention Center Atlantic City Boardwalk