Home of the Jamestown Settlement, the first permanent European colony in America, the Commonwealth of Virginia is the birth place of the United States. Today, Virginia welcomes modern explorers with its rich history, breathtaking beaches, and thriving cities. The state has something for everyone, so whether you are holding your Virginia banquet or other special event in the Appalachian Mountains, Virginia Beach, or anywhere in between you will be sure to have a great time in Virginia.

The Virginia Company of London founded the Jamestown Settlement in 1607, in what would become the first of many thriving communities in the United States of America. Today, visitors from all over tour the reconstructed town, near Williamsburg.Take a corporate retreat in Norfolk, where visitors can tour large retired ocean liners docked at the National Maritime Center.

After experiencing the foundations of America, visit northern Virginia to explore Washington D.C. and the Arlington National Cemetery to pay respects to those who have since kept it safe. Arlington is the heart of this region of Virginia, which has retained its colonial ambiance with bricked roads and quaint taverns. The town's shops and historical sites attract many visitors all year long. Hold your next meeting at AMA's Washington Area Executive Conference Center at Arlington Virginia, located near Washington.

Central Virginia boasts Richmond, the state's largest city and capital, along with Thomas Jefferson's birthplace, several civil war landmarks and several wineries and vineyards. This area saw a surge of settlements in the early days of European settlement, a time that still has a heavy semblance on the area today. 

Richmond offers plenty of attractions for visitors. Check out the Confederacy Museum and any of Richmond's many shops, historical attractions or park lands along the James and Appomattox Rivers. 

The Blue Ridge Highlands, located in the southwestern portion of the state, is considered by many to be the birthplace of country music, after the famous Bristol Recordings in 1927. Virginia Tech is located in this area in the city of Blacksburg. The University is perfect for hosting your conference or banquet in Blacksburg. The University has over 6,000 beds available for your corporate retreat during the summers. Virginia Tech's full range of audio/visual technology, award-winning dining facilities, and state-of-the-art classrooms make it a perfect conference center in Virginia.

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