VIRGINIA MEETINGS NORFOLK Waterfront Location, Distinctive Venues Add Interest to Meetings S

ITUATED IN THE HEART OF THE MID- Atlantic coastal region, Norfolk,Va., is a city known for its scenic waterways, lush land-

scape, thriving port, historic sites, moderate cli- mate, and diverse cultural and entertainment opportunities—not to mention 500,000 square feet of meeting and event space. With its many venue options

for groups, the city offers a dis- tinctcharmavailable only in Nor- folk. Its famed cultural centers, historic theaters,museums,zoo, and river cruisesdouble as alter- native meeting spaces. Addi- tionally, for those meetings and events that require a more tra- ditional setting, there are down- town’s hotels and convention center. Hotels in Norfolk, many on the downtown waterfront, provide more than 5,000 guest rooms. Within walking distance ofmanyof Norfolk’s most popu- lar attractions,including the city’s famed restaurants on Granby Street, the hotels offer ample meeting space, complete with the latest in modern audiovisual equipment.Anewlight-rail serv- ice, The Tide, whisks visitors throughout the downtown area. Within a mere 12 city blocks,

meeting delegates will discover a wealth of sites and entertain- ment venues, as well as top- notch restaurants, theaters, upscale retail merchants, and sporting-event venues. One of the city’s most popular muse- ums, the nationally renowned Chrysler Museum of Art, now offers complimentary admission. Outdoor activities, including many festivals, abound during the warmer months. Segway tours, ideal adventures for visi- tors interested in exploring Nor- folk’s outdoors, operate seven days a week; tours depart from the Freemason District and run along the Cannonball Trail.New

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culinary tours of Granby Street and the historic Ghent District also are available.

For more information VisitNorfolk; (800) 368-3097; www.visitnorfolktoday.com

IDEAL LOCATION: Downtown Norfolk is situated along the beautiful Elizabeth River.