Richmond CVB.Rich History, Exciting Future Built on four centuries of history, Richmond today is a 21st century city with a rich cultural environment suited for any convention or meeting. With a thriving downtown business district along the glistening glis·ten intr.v. glis·tened, glis·ten·ing, glis·tens To shine by reflection with a sparkling luster. See Synonyms at flash. n. A sparkling, lustrous shine. James River James River or Dakota River River in the U.S. rising in central North Dakota and flowing southeast across South Dakota. It joins the Missouri River about 5 mi (8 km) below Yankton after a course of 710 mi (1,140 km). , as well as quaint, quiet neighborhoods with gas-Lit cobblestone streets, Virginia's state capital offers something for everyone. Richmond's exceptional Location makes it popular with planners: In the heart of the eastern seaboard, Richmond is equal distance between New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. and Atlanta, and within two hours of the Atlantic Ocean Atlantic Ocean [Lat.,=of Atlas], second largest ocean (c.31,800,000 sq mi/82,362,000 sq km; c.36,000,000 sq mi/93,240,000 sq km with marginal seas). Physical Geography Extent and Seas , Chesapeake Bay, Blue Ridge Mountains Blue Ridge also Blue Ridge Mountains A range of the Appalachian Mountains extending from southern Pennsylvania to northern Georgia. It rises to 2,038.6 m (6,684 ft) at Mount Mitchell in the Black Mountains of western North Carolina. , Colonial Williamsburg, and Washington, D.C. And Richmond International Airport Richmond International Airport (IATA: RIC, ICAO: KRIC) is a public airport located in Sandston, Virginia, an unincorporated community within Henrico County which is about 5 miles (8 km) east of Richmond. is supported by several major carriers, making air access easy. Richmond is pleased to play host to thousands of business travelers, and the city is preparing to welcome a growing number of visitors in the months and years to come. By 2003, the Greater Richmond Convention Center will become the largest facility in the state of Virginia, with more than 600,000 square feet of space. Phase One of the project was completed in June 2001, with a new 30,000-square-foot ballroom able to seat 2,500. The expanded exhibition hall will soon be the size of four regulation football fields, with 180,000 square feet of contiguous exhibit space easily transformed into separate meeting rooms depending on your particular needs. But it's not just flexible, it's convenient, with the public concourses and entrances oriented to Richmond's historic downtown. Other features of the facility will overlook the Exhibit Hall, including bridge-like upper concourses, registration areas, VIP suites, a cafe, and business center. Richmond offers additional meeting spaces of all sizes, including the Richmond Coliseum, which seats 12,500 people; the 72,000-square-foot Arthur Ashe, Jr. Athletic Center; and several area hotels. And when the work day winds down, there's plenty for delegates to do. Richmond is a contemporary city with an appreciation for the past. Visitors can enjoy a wide variety of attractions, including the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts The Virginia Museum of Fine arts, or ‘’’VMFA’’’ is an art museum in Richmond, Virginia. It is one of the first museums in the American South to be operated by state funds. , the largest fine arts museum in the Southeast; the Science Museum of Virginia; The Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden The Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden (30 acres) is a botanical garden located at 1800 Lakeside Avenue, on the North Side of Richmond, Virginia. The property was once owned by Patrick Henry[1]. ; and lovely Maymont Park. History buffs will love Richmond's landmarks, including the State Capitol designed by Thomas Jefferson, several Civil War battlefields, memorials, and museums. It's a remarkable city with a remarkable past, providing exciting opportunities and site alternatives for your group. The Richmond Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau can be an indispensable asset in helping you choose the right location for your next meeting. |
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