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B M & T ••• September/October 2017 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 20 and ballroom space. Unforgettable off-site venues also include the Harley-Davidson Museum, the spectacular lake- front Milwaukee Art Museum with its moving "wings," and neighboring Discovery World, whose Pilot House is renowned for its 360-degree view of the Lake Michigan shoreline. A water city located at the confluence of three rivers and Lake Michigan, Milwaukee features a two-mile long RiverWalk that connects colorful walk-around neighbor- hoods like Milwaukee's "SoHo" area, the Historic Third Ward with its Milwaukee Public Market, and Old World Third Street, both districts known for their range of vibrant nightlife. And located only eight miles from downtown, General Mitchell International Airport is one of the country's most affordable major airports. To keep momentum going, VISIT Milwaukee is offering a $5,000-$10,000 cash incentive to groups booking meetings in the Wisconsin Center from September 2, 2014 to December 31, 2016 (certain restrictions apply). Along with cash incen- tives, planners will discover that Milwaukee's average daily cost of first class lodging and three meals is the lowest of its competitive set. Milwaukee – make your next meeting happen here. Exterior of the Milwaukee Art Museum on Lake Michigan, Milwaukee • • • GETTING IN TOUCH • • • Illinois Bureau of Tourism (800) 2CONNECT Indiana Office of Tourism Development (800) 677-9800 Iowa Division of Tourism (515) 242-4705 Travel Michigan (800) 644-2489 Explore Minnesota Tourism (800) 657-3700 Ohio Division of Travel and Tourism (800) BUCKEYE Wisconsin Department of Tourism (800) 432-8747 photo credit: Visions Of America LLC