ADVERTISING SECTION
Meeting and Conference Destinations:
Richmond

Meeting in the Historic Region
Metropolitan Richmond is located in the center of the state, within a two-hour drive of the Atlantic Ocean, the Blue Ridge Mountains or the nation’s capital.

Since the Second Virginia Convention was held in Richmond in 1775 when Patrick Henry delivered his “Give me liberty or give me death” speech, the city has been host to major events.

With a total of 700,000 square feet of space covering five city blocks, The Greater Richmond Convention Center is the largest convention center in Virginia. The downtown facility is centrally located among 14,300 hotel rooms, near the State Capitol and many other historic attractions.

Whether one’s passion is history, arts, gardens, antiques, fine dining, outdoor recreation, theme parks or NASCAR, there appears to be something for everyone in the Richmond region.

Richmond Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau
401 N. Third St.
Richmond, VA 23219
804-783-7405
lvalinsky@richmondva.org
www.visit.richmond.com
Contact: Linda Valinsky, director of sales

CONFERENCE CENTER
Greater Richmond Conference Center
403 North 3rd Street
Richmond, VA 23219
804-783-7300
www.richmondcenter.com
Contact: Bobby Holland, marketing manager
bholland@greaterrichmondcc.com

The sheer size, attractiveness, and central location of the Greater Richmond Convention Center make it one of the most desirable meeting destinations in the Mid-Atlantic region. Situated in the heart of Richmond, just minutes from Richmond International Airport, the 700,000-square-foot facility includes 180,000 square feet of exhibit space, 32 meeting rooms and a 30,550-square foot Grand Ballroom. The Greater Richmond Convention Center contains 16 truck bays with direct access to exhibit halls, a 258 fixed-seat lecture hall and the Fifth Street crosswalk which offers splendid views.

Adjacent parking decks hold up to 1,540 vehicles. Nearly 4,600 additional spaces are located within a six-block radius of the site. Nearby attractions include the Virginia State Capitol Building and the Richmond Coliseum, home to minor league hockey and various concerts.

THEMED VENUES
Richmond Raceway Complex
600 E. Laburnum Avenue
Richmond, VA 23222
804-228-7617
www.richmondracewaycomplex.com
Contact: Louis Gilmore,
director of complex sales
lgilmore@rir.com

From small business retreats to massive trade shows to live concerts, Richmond Raceway Complex can host any type of meeting.

The Richmond Raceway Complex facilities include diverse exhibit halls, meeting and conference rooms, multiple outdoor areas and a state-of-the-art amphitheater. In 2003, the 35,000-square-foot Old Dominion Building — a meeting and trade show facility — was refurbished.

Convenient location and free on-site parking help Richmond Raceway accommodate guests.

The complex provides a total of 162,000 square feet of exposition space in six buildings, including a 128,000-square-foot convention center that can seat 9,310 people theater style. The complex also offers an additional 8,400 square feet of meeting space in eight rooms. The largest of these rooms can handle a banquet for 140 people or a theater-style meeting for 400 people.

The Richmond Raceway Complex also hosts small meetings in the corporate hospitality suite overlooking the finish line at Richmond International Raceway or at the raceway’s infield media center. Pace car rides are available from both of these venues.

ROOM REPORT
The Historic Richmond Region offers 15,284 guest rooms with at least another 484 under construction.

AIRPORT
Richmond International Airport is just 10 miles east of downtown near Interstates 64 and 295. American Airlines, Delta, US Airways, Continental Airlines, Northwest Airlines and United are the six major air carriers which currently serve the airport with more than 180 daily non-stop flights to 18 destinations and connecting flights to destinations worldwide.

ATTRACTIONS
Maymont
This 100-acre estate includes formal Italian and Japanese Gardens.

Virginia State Capitol
The Thomas Jefferson-designed Capitol building houses the second oldest legislative body in the western hemisphere.

Maggie Walker National Historic Site
This site commemorates the life of the first woman in the U.S. to found a bank.

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Magnificent floral displays.

St. John’s Church
Famous for Patrick Henry’s “Give me liberty or give me death” speech.

Museum & White House of the Confederacy
The nation’s most comprehensive collection of Confederate artifacts.

SHOPPING
Carytown Shopping Center
Chesterfield Town Center
Regency Square
River Road Shopping Center
Shockoe Slip Shopping Center
Short Pump Town Center
Stony Point Fashion Park
The Shops at Libbie & Grove
Virginia Center Commons
Willow Lawn

GOLF
Belmont Park Golf Course 804-501-4653
Bermuda Golf Course 804-530-3800
Birkdale Golf Club 804-739-8800
Brookwoods Golf Club 804-932-3737
Crossings Golf Club 804-261-0000
First Tee Chesterfield 804-275-8050
Glenwood Golf Club 804-226-1793
Golf Club at Brickshire 804-966-7888
Highland Springs Golf Course 804-737-4716
Highlands Golfers Club 804-796-4800
Hollows Golf Course 804-798-2949
Hunting Hawk Golf Club 804-749-1900
Independence Golf Club 804-378-2300
Jordan Point 804-458-0141
Lake Chesdin Golf Club 804-590-0031
Mill Quarter Country Club 804-598-4221
Oasis Spots Park 804-739-6833
Providence Golf Course 804-276-1865
River’s Bend Golf Course 804-530-1000
Royal Virginia Golf Club 804-457-2041
Spring Lake Golf and Country Club 804-266-1630
Tradition Golf Club at Royal New Kent 804-966-7023