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With the recent opening of Caesars Virginia, along with several new boutique hotels and restaurants, Virginia’s Southside, or SoSi region, is experiencing a significant boom in event offerings that planners will love.
“The Visit SoSi region is the fastest-growing destination in Virginia,” says Lisa Meriwether, tourism manager for Visit SoSi. “Besides all of our exciting new developments, our region offers groups an area that’s rich in history, culture, and opportunities for outdoor adventures.”
The SoSi region’s top event venue and resort, Caesars Virginia, features 320 guest rooms and more than 50,000 square feet of versatile meeting space. Its 29,150-square-foot event center can accommodate more than 2,900 for receptions and 2,500 theater style. The resort also features nine dining options and a 2,500-seat entertainment venue, The Pantheon.
Boutique options include the 47-room Bee Hotel, 45-room The Holbrook Hotel, and newly opened 36-room The Laurel, located in a former textile mill near the Caesars resort.
Other area accommodations include the 118-room Comfort Inn & Suites near Danville Mall; 93-room Holiday Inn Express Danville, an IHG Hotel; 92-room Courtyard by Marriott Danville; and 88-room Hampton Inn Danville.
The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research Conference Center provides 25,000 square feet of space, including an 8,400-square-foot great hall for up to 750 guests and a 3,800-square-foot atrium for receptions of up to 400 guests.
VIRginia International Raceway offers 45 guest suites, 12 villas, and unique teambuilding activities, including karting and pit-crew challenges. The attraction’s 6,900-square-foot gallery can accommodate 300 guests for banquets.
Groups can explore Chesapeake’s Victorian mansions on Millionaires Row in the historic West End. The nearby River District features excellent dining options and scenic riverfront.
