Golden Isles
October 7, 2024
The “Golden Isles” area of coastal Georgia consists of a historic port city, Brunswick, and St. Simons, Little St. Simons, Sea Island, and Jekyll Island barrier islands.
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LaGrange/Troup County
October 7, 2024
Great Wolf Lodge boasts 18,721 square feet of adaptable indoor meeting and event space and a 7,035-square-foot outdoor terrace.Perry/Houston & Peach Counties
October 7, 2024
A short hop off Interstate 75, Perry is home to Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agri Center, the largest fairgrounds in the country. The venue sits on 1,130 acres and contains 277,350 square feet of meeting/convention space across nine facilities and spaces.Franklin and Williamson County
September 3, 2024
Named by Southern Living magazine in 2024 as one of the “South’s Best Cities on the Rise” and one of the “15 Friendliest Cities in the South,” Franklin’s historic 16-block Main Street is filled with local shops and restaurants, live-music venues, art galleries, a boutique hotel, and more, “all of …
Johnson City
September 3, 2024
Johnson City offers planners a vibrant downtown, with local shops, restaurants, breweries, seasonal events, world-class outdoor recreation, and urban amenities backed with Southern hospitality, says Alec Castro, director of sales and public relations for Visit Johnson City. “We have 360-degree mountain views with trails adjacent to downtown for hiking, walking, …
Cameron Parish
September 3, 2024
Wild and beautiful Cameron Parish offers 26 miles of beaches, ideal for shelling, swimming, fishing, birding, and sunbathing. Four wildlife refuges in the parish provide excellent fishing, exploring, hunting, and relaxation for visitors. Lighthouse Bend includes a restaurant serving authentic Louisiana cuisine, a marina with fueling and …
Morgantown
July 5, 2024
Part of the seven-county region known as Mountaineer Country, Morgantown is a lively college town and home of West Virginia University (WVU). The city offers planners unique meeting spaces and many opportunities for teambuilding and group excursions, says Tami Wood, group sales manager for Visit Mountaineer Country. “Our Mountaineer Country …
Vero Beach
April 1, 2024
Indian River County provides a blend of charm and history, says Ben Earman, vice president of tourism and marketing at Visit Indian River County. “Vero Beach blends posh hotels, swanky boutiques, and fine restaurants on a pristine 26-mile coastline with no high-rises; Fellsmere is …
Sebring
April 1, 2024
Visitors can “choose the speed” of their trip to the Sebring area, from the tranquil nature of Lake Placid and Avon Park to the fast-paced excitement at Sebring International Raceway.
The PARC is a 15-acre nature resort, featuring an academy with classes …
Lake City/Columbia County
April 1, 2024
Event planners looking to host their event amid a paradise of natural springs and forests should look no further than Lake City, also known as “Florida’s Springlands,” says Clint Pittman, interim director of Columbia County Tourism Development Council. “We offer a variety of beautiful, natural, and …
