Visalia Meeting Planner Guide

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MEETING PLANNER GUIDE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WHY VISALIA?

Our Services

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Lodging Highlights

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Hotel Meeting Space Grid

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Visalia Convention Center Layout

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Meeting Venues, Dining & Activities

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CENTRAL LOCATION

Arts & Culture

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Visalia at a Glance

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Make it easy for anyone and everyone to attend your event!

Demographics

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Transportation

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MEET THE TEAM Give us a call at (559) 334-0141 or email at the addresses below for more information.

Our top 6 reasons to book in Visalia

LESS DRIVING Less driving = more meeting time = more productivity!

SUNSHINE Visalia gets an average of 275 sunny days a year for year—no need to worry about weather!

FAMILY FUN

Demea Metcalf

Executive Director Demea@VisitVisalia.com

Suzanne Bianco

Tourism Marketing Director Suzanne@VisitVisalia.com

Visalia offers plenty of options for pre- and post-meeting family fun, or a weekend getaway for stay-and-play travelers!

TEAM SUPPORT The Visit Visalia team has extensive experience hosting major conferences and sporting events.

DINING OPTIONS Nellie Freeborn

Sales Director Nellie@VisitVisalia.com

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Visitor Services Coordinator Brittany@VisitVisalia.com

Being in the breadbasket of the world means lots of farm-totable dining options!

OUR SERVICES We offer a wide range of complimentary services to ensure you have a successful meeting or event every time you host in Visalia. You can count on our partnership to ensure your group’s next experience is a memorable one. Below are some of the complimentary services we offer.

WELCOME SIGNAGE

NEWS RELEASES

Welcome your guests with customized posters at event partner locations

Prepare and distribute news releases to local and regional media

OPENING CEREMONY WELCOME

MEAL & ENTERTAINMENT FUNCTIONS

Given by a local dignitary (may be requested)

CUSTOMIZED CONCIERGE SERVICE We provide a hospitality/information booth at your hotel or the convention center, welcoming attendees to Visalia

TRACKING REPORTS

Assist in the development of special events and functions at our local venues

SPOUSE/CHILDREN ACTIVITIES Assist in program development and coordination for off-site and/or spouse activities for the duration of the event

PLANNING & SITE SELECTION

Provided to event planners for more accurate tracking of hotel nights and attendance (if CVB Housing Program is utilized)

Conduct familiarization tours for agents & group travel leaders

CITY MAPS & RESTAURANT GUIDE

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We provide Visalia maps and points of interest for your participants to visit during their free time

Support you in creating custom itineraries for your conference attendees and help negotiate special group packages on your behalf for local attractions DQG WHPSODWHV DYDLODEOH

STILL HAVE QUESTIONS? Let’s talk! Visit us at VisitVisalia.com or call us at (559) 334-0141 for more information.

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AMERICA’S BEST VALUE INN 623 W. Main St. (559) 636-3171

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5625 W. Cypress Ave. (559) 6627-0600

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LA QUINTA INN & SUITES VISALIA 5438 W. Cypress Ave. (559) 739-9800

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MOTEL 6 VISALIA 4645 W. Noble Ave. (559) 732-5611

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SEQUOIA LODGE 1400 S. Mooney Blvd. (559) 732-6641

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SUPER 8 BY WYNDHAM VISALIA 4801 W. Noble Ave. (559) 627-2885

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Attractions include bumper boats, miniature golf, family go karts, kritter karts for the little ones, a state-of-the-art arcade, batting cages with both softball and baseball, laser maze, and laser tag. When you get hungry, you can dine at San Francisco style Kritters Funhouse Pizzeria.

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Valley Oaks Golf Course provides great golf at a great price. Located in Visalia’s Plaza Park, it has three classes 8 hole layouts that can be played in different 18 hole rotations. Set among age-old native oak trees and tall pines, this Audobon FHUWLĆHG FRXUVH LV D JRUJHRXV VHWWLQJ WR test golf players of all abilities.

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OFFSITE VENUES Valley Oaks Golf Course Victorian Garden Visalia Country Club Visalia Elks Lodge Visalia Fox Theatre Visalia Rawhide Baseball Hall of Fame Club Visalia Veterans Memorial Building Contact Nellie Freeborn for venue capacities Nellie@VisitVisalia.com (559)

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FARMS & AGRICULTURE Wonder where your food is grown? It’s likely that whatever you ate today came from our area. Home to more than 250 crops and the nation’s leading dairy producer, Visalia and Tulare County are the places to learn about agriculture. Visit cheese-making facilities, drive past dozens of dairies, see acres of cotton, corn, apricots, nuts, oranges and more! And of course, end the day by dining at one of our many UHVWDXUDQWV WKDW ZLOO VXUHO\ JLYH \RX D çWDVWHè RI WKH ORFDO IODYRU 1HHG D recommendation? Ask the Visitors Bureau.

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&20081,7< Nestled in the foothills below the majestic Sierra Nevada, Visalia is the Gateway to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.

OVERVIEW

The city’s natural charm and gracious, vibrant community captivate visitors year-round with experiences highlighted by live entertainment, stunning art, rich history, and world-class restaurants. Savor Visalia’s fresh from the farm cuisine at one of our many sidewalk cafes, take a stroll along Main Street, and tour the nation’s richest agricultural region. Take on hiking, biking, rafting, or a snowshoeing adventures, and relax afterward with a glass of our celebrated local brews. With beautiful weather, friendly people, and hundreds of options to explore, all we need is the explorer—you.

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The General Sherman Tree (a short 45 minute drive from Visalia) is the largest living tree in the world. It’s also the largest living organism, by volume, on Earth! General Sherman is 2,100 years old and weighs approximately 2.7 million pounds.

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TRANSPORTATION

Visalia is 40 min. to Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks and within 3 hrs of Yosemite National Park, San Francisco, Sacramento and Los Angeles

Air Transportation:

Fresno Yosemite Int’l Air Terminal (FAT) Bakersfield Municipal Airport (BFL)

Rail Transportation:

Amtrak Hanford Station

559.621.4500 661.326.3155 800.872.7245

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V-Line Shu‫מּ‬le Service to / from Fresno Airport 877.404.6473 Greyhound Bus Line 800.231.2222 Classic Charter 559-512-7383 V I S I T V I S A L I A | M E E T I N G P L A N N ER G U I D E

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