LOCATIONREPORT RICHMOND, ROANOKE VALLEY & WILLIAMSBURG, VA
intimate dining room called Elements that trade shows, meetings, concerts and Holiday Inn Roanoke - Valley View pro-
offers new American cuisine with a focus sporting events at the civic center have vides state-of-the-art conference space
on local ingredients and produce. proven to be successful for clients and and recreational facilities along with 154
promoters. Located two blocks from newly appointed guest rooms. The hotel
For recreation, Primland offers a vast downtown Roanoke, there are a variety of has 11 meeting rooms and over 11,500
array of sporting pursuits, from golf to full and limited service hotels, as well as square feet of flexible conference space,
ATV and horseback riding, mountain bik- many shops and museums, within walk- plus a new fitness center. Tennis facilities
ing, hiking, hunting, fishing, tennis and ing-distance. are also available.
skeet shooting.
The Roanoke Civic Center complex is The W.E. Skelton 4-H Educational
The Taubman Museum of Art, Roanoke’s comprised of the current Exhibit Hall, the Conference Center at Smith Mountain
newest attraction, opened in November new 46,000 square foot Roanoke Special Lake offers over 15,000 square feet of
2008. This incredibly unique 81,000 Events Center, a spacious Coliseum and meeting space, dining and lodging facili-
square floor museum is available for an intimate theatre. Catering by Encore ties along Smith Mountain Lake.
receptions, corporate meetings, presen- Catering by Ovations complements the
tations, and social events. Its dramatic amenities of this full service facility. From the City of Roanoke’s Downtown
three-story atrium offers a soaring glass Complete kitchen facilities and plenty of Farmers’ Market area to the Smith
roof and stunning glass staircase, and is dressing and staging rooms make the Mountain Lake with dinner cruises on the
one of the most spectacular settings in Roanoke Civic Center an ideal place for Virginia Dare, groups will find a broad
the museum. The auditorium is ideal for business and professional gatherings. spectrum of diverse meeting locations.
meetings, presentations or smaller ban-
quets. This versatile space can also act As a part of Roanoke Valley business and WHAT TO DO
as a complement to the atrium for larger social life for over 30 years, the Salem
events. The café offers a more intimate Civic Center has developed a reputation Experience the splendor of a Blue Ridge
setting. as a great place to hold important gath- Mountain Getaway in Virginia’s Roanoke
erings. The professional staff and on site Valley. Get an up-close look at nature’s
Other spaces at the Taubman Museum of catering can help with any size function, majesty, discover our nation’s heritage,
Art include: the Gallery Hall, Boardroom, from a large banquet to a small business including a look at the westward migra-
and Boardroom Terrace, which has meeting to a private party. The Salem tion route on the Wilderness Road, and
incredible views of Roanoke’s cityscape Civic Center is located in the city of be inspired along the Passion for the Arts
and the surrounding Blue Ridge Salem, just a few minutes from the on 460 Trail, which includes the spectac-
Mountains. All together there are seven Roanoke Regional Airport. The main coli- ular new Taubman Museum of Art.
meeting spaces on site totaling more seum can handle up to 8,000 people,
than 13,000-square feet. and it has a spacious lobby and fully Recognized as America’s longest
equipped concession stands. unspoiled roadway, the Blue Ridge
The Vinton War Memorial reopened in Parkway spans 469 toll-free miles and
October 2007 following the completion of The main community room of the Salem has preserved pristine picnic spots,
a major renovation and expansion. Civic Center is richly redecorated and campgrounds and mountain hiking trails.
Following its renovation and expansion, updated, while three smaller parlors echo This picturesque route will be celebrating
the facility offers unique amenities and the grandeur of the community room yet the 75th Anniversary in 2010.
personal service for every event in four allow for more intimate gatherings. The
unique spaces that total 5,080 square civic center offers eight meeting rooms Additional major attractions in the area
feet. and 40,000 square feet of usable space, include: Booker T. Washington National
a banquet facility for up to 2,000, a vari- Monument; Center in the Square; Dixie
WHERE TO MEET able-height stage, free parking for up to Caverns; Harrison Museum of African
4,000 vehicles, in-house catering servic- American Culture; Mill Mountain Zoo; The
With over 635,000 square feet of flexible es, plus complete audio-visual equipment Natural Bridge; O. Winston Link Museum;
meeting space, including unique meeting available. the Roanoke Star and Overlook; Salem
facilities and 6,000 first-class gue- Red Sox Baseball; the Virginia Museum
strooms, the Roanoke Valley can accom- The Holiday Inn Tanglewood - Roanoke of Transportation; plus ballet, opera, the-
modate groups from 10 to 11,000 atten- features 190 luxurious, traditionally fur- ater; and a number of outdoor recreation-
dees. Planners have the option of choos- nished guestrooms including five parlors al opportunities and events.
ing among a variety of properties, civic as well as 17 concierge rooms. With over
centers, an IACC-approved conference 9,000 square feet of flexible meeting Visitors can ask for the Free RED
center, and an array of unique special space, the hotel can accommodate ban- (Regional Entertainment Discount) Card
event facilities. quets for up to 500 and receptions for from the Roanoke Valley Convention and
800. Dining is available at EJ`s Landing Visitors Bureau for savings of over $500
The Roanoke Civic Center is western Restaurant on site. Also, guest privileges while in the Roanoke Valley.
Virginia’s premier convention, exhibition are offered at the nearby Roanoke
and cultural complex. Major industrial Athletic Club.
www.visitroanokeva.com
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