Take your pick of cities.

Winston-Salem Will Sweep You Away "This city is committed to creating an atmosphere where groups are swept away by our warmth and hospitality," says Bob McCoy, president of the Winston-Salem Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Downtown meeting space, billed as the Downtown Connection, consists of The M.C. Benton, Jr. Convention & Civic Center and the Adam's Mark Winston Plaza Hotel, which offers 170,000 square feet of combined meeting space under one roof. An underground walkway connects the convention center to the hotel, which provides 605 guest rooms and 26 suites. An additional 500 guest rooms are within a few blocks of the convention center.

Chapel Hill: Big City Amenities in a Small Town

Want a small-town setting with the amenities and features found in large cities? Go to Chapel Hill.

"We offer elegant and comfortable accommodations, an exciting variety of recreational opportunities - from sporting events and historic sites to museums and art galleries, and a village environment that is friendly and inviting," says Joe Blake, executive director, Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau.

Orange County has 1,127 guest rooms and numerous meeting and event facilities that accommodate groups ranging from 5 to 650 delegates.

The Decision Is Easy - Greensboro

Can't decide where to hold your next meeting? Consider Greensboro, where you'll find 70 hotels with 8,400 guest rooms.

The Greensboro Coliseum Complex features 150,000 square feet of meeting and exhibit space, plus a 23,500-seat arena, a 2,400-seat auditorium, and 298-seat theater - all under one roof.

The Koury Convention Center at the Holiday Inn Four Seasons offers 250,000 square feet of meeting and exhibit space, including a 40,000-square-foot ballroom that can accommodate 6,000 for a reception. With 1,018 rooms, it is the largest hotel in North Carolina. Twelve other hotels also offer meeting and exhibit space.

Asheville: Shooting the Rapids

Situated among the mountains of western North Carolina, Asheville may be the destination you've been looking for. A variety of hotels - from full-scale resorts to rustic inns - feature 6,200 rooms. The Asheville Civic Center has meeting space to accommodate up to 5,700 delegates, and the largest hotel can accommodate up to 1,200 banquet style.

Group activities range from team building ropes courses, whitewater rafting, and mountain theme parties at an area ranch to receptions and evening candlelight tours at the Biltmore Estate.

Charlotte: Everything You Could Wish For

Located in the heart of the Sun Belt, the Charlotte Convention Center offers 850,000 square feet of meeting space. You'll find everything from exquisite food prepared by award-winning chefs to visitor and business service centers. The convention center boasts 280,000 square feet of contiguous exhibit space, an elegant 35,000-square-foot ballroom, 46 meeting rooms, and 22 covered truck docks.

Complementing the convention facility are more than 17,000 guest rooms. The Charlotte Douglas International Airport offers 510 flights daily and nonstop service to more than 160 cities.

Durham Hosts 4,000 Conventions Annually

Home to Research Triangle Park and Duke and North Carolina Central universities, Durham hosts more than 4,000 conventions and meetings each year. This mid-size community is accessible via Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

With two major convention facilities - including the 119,000-square-foot Durham Civic Center - and six major convention hotels, Durham can host 80 to 85 percent of the nation's conventions and meetings. Durham will soon have 8,500 guest rooms, most built in the last 10 to 15 years.

Have You Been to Raleigh Lately?

"Greater Raleigh features three free state museums, the N.C. Symphony Orchestra, N.C. Theatre, the Carolina Ballet, and dozens of art galleries," says Dave Heinl, president and CEO, Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau. "Those factors - plus pleasant year-round weather, a central location, and an unsurpassed quality of life - make Greater Raleigh an excellent meeting destination."

Construction of the 21,000-seat Raleigh Entertainment and Sports Arena will be complete this year. The Centennial Campus Conference Center and Resort - featuring 250 guest rooms, 22,000 square feet of meeting space, a restaurant, and an 18-hole golf course - will open in 2001.

Greater Raleigh has 111 properties and 12,076 rooms.

Pinehurst: Choose From 43 Golf Courses

Do your members like to golf?. Then they'll love the Village of Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen Area, known for its 43 championship golf courses. Members will also enjoy tennis, water sports, equestrian events, and antique/boutique shopping as well as visiting historic homes.

The Pinehurst, Inc., with 53,000 square feet, can accommodate 168 8[feet] x 10[feet] exhibit booths. The city offers 40 lodging facilities and 2,350 guest rooms.

You'll Find Randolph County Unique

Randolph County provides a unique setting for small meetings and executive retreats. Five nationally affiliated limited-service hotels provide high-quality, low-cost rooms and meeting space. Local attractions, such as the North Carolina Zoo, WWII Vintage Airplane museum, and the North Carolina Pottery Center, provide options for evening events and spouse programs.