The Delaware Art Museum is an attractive and unique venue for smaller event groups within Wilmington
As an added benefit to those who are meeting or staying at any of these Wilmington facilities,
the Greater
Wilmington CVB provides one-stop-shop- ping for meeting coordinators. "We can facilitate the entire process for a meeting planner,” notes Garnett. "whether it's an RFP, a comprehensive list of hotels and meeting spaces, attractions and business services, contacts in the area, or a site visit that is needed. We have all the informa- tion and can make all the arrangements. We can set up an agenda and arrange tours for attendees during their free time. We can even put together an itinerary for their spouses.”
For planners who are looking for team building activities, or just general recre- ational options for their guests, the choic- es are plentiful in Wilmington. "There's always something to do and enjoy,” says Garnett. "Discover world-class museums and gardens, historic towns that
retain
their 17th- and 18th-century ambience, a revitalized riverfront, a wide selection of
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In Saratoga Springs, New York, Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau presi-
performing arts, family owned wineries and breweries, and top-notch restaurants and hotels, all just minutes from down- town.”
"Nationally recognized entertainers per- form at the Grand Opera House; the DuPont
Theatre features touring
Broadway productions; and World Cafe Live at the Queen Theatre has live musical entertainment,” she adds.
Other options include a visit to the Hagley Museum and Library; Winterthur Museum, Gardens and Library; a trip to nearby Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania; the Delaware Art Museum;
Delaware
dent Todd Garofano highlights the many options his exciting destination has to offer to smaller meeting and event groups.
"Saratoga is a year-round destination with close proximity to major markets like New York City, Boston and Montreal - all of which are within a three hour drive and less than an hour's flight time,” says Garofano. "We are a global destination for horseracing enthusiasts, history buffs (the area served as a turning point during the American Revolution), foodies and art lovers.”
Center for the
Contemporary Arts; Blue Ball Barn; the Brandywine River Museum in Chadds Ford, PA; Brandywine Creek State Park and more. "The list goes on,” observes Garnett, "and in Delaware, it's all tax-free.”
"Additionally,” he continues, "Saratoga is now at the center of the global semicon- ductor, nanoscience, engineering and renewable energy markets. Many associa- tions and companies related to these industries - or whose businesses can ben- efit from these industries - have chosen to bring meetings and conferences to Saratoga to take advantage of the resources (speakers, access to tours, edu-
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