This will be the hotel for Ohio DNC delegates. The last Democratic National Convention in Ohio was in 1880, at the Cincinnati Music Hall in Cincinnati, OH. #DNC2012
The host committee party will be held here during the 2012 DNC. In 2000, Tommy Lee Jones gave a speech nominating Al Gore, his old college roommate, to be the Party's nominee for President. #DNC2012
National Journal and The Atlantic will set up shop here during the DNC. Fun Fact: Of the 46 Democratic National Conventions, 22 of them have been held in states bordering the Atlantic Ocean. #DNC2012
Obama campaign manager Jim Messina put a staff Ping-Pong table outside his office at Chicago HQ after a tour of all the tech companies. He said, "You have got to have fun things for them to do." Read more.
POLITICO will be taking over Packard Place during the DNC. Fun Fact: The longest Democratic convention was in 1924 in New York, when John W. Davis was nominated after 17 days & 103 ballots. #DNC2012 Read more.
The first Democratic National Convention televised coast-to-coast was held in 1952. #DNC2012
Obama’s acceptance speech at the 2008 convention was on the 45th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s ‘I Have A Dream’ speech. After winning, Obama was TIME's Person of the Year in 2008. #DNC2012 Read more.
"The right to be different" added to Democratic Party platform in 1972 means to "maintain a cultural or ethnic heritage or lifestyle, without being forced into a compelled homogeneity.” #DNC2012
In 2004, a little-known Illinois state senator named Barack Obama gained national prominence by delivering the keynote address for the Democratic National Convention in Boston. #DNC2012
The Huffington Post takes over Flex & Fit during the DNC offering a place for attendees to ‘unplug and recharge their minds and bodies’ during the conventions. #DNC2012
The Democratic National Convention was held twice in 1860. First in Charleston, SC, it adjourned in May and reconvened in June in Baltimore, MD. #DNC2012
Connected to the convention center via a walkway, the hall of fame is highly hands on, with more than 50 interactive experiences including race simulators, tire-changing station & more.” #DNC2012
The Roots will headline StartUp RockOn's event series during the DNC here. StartUp RockOn aims to highlight America’s start up community during this year's political conventions. #DNC2012 Read more.
“The first televised Republican National Convention was in 1940.” #GOP2012
50,000 visitors are expected to come visit the Tampa Bay area during this year’s Republican National Convention. #GOP2012
MSNBC’s prime time programming will happen here during the Republican National Convention. Approximately 15,000 accredited media members will be attending this year’s convention. #GOP2012
The Huffington Post takes over The Aja Channelside during the RNC as a place for attendees to ‘unplug and recharge their minds and bodies.' #GOP2012 Read more.
Ron Paul, who was on the 2012 TIME 100 list, plans to hold his "We Are The Future" rally on Aug. 26 during the Republican National Convention. #GOP2012 Read more.
This is one of the hotels for RNC Arizona delegates. Barry Goldwater of Arizona was nominated for President at the 1964 Republican National Convention at the Cow Palace in San Francisco. #GOP2012
This is one of the hotels for RNC Ohio delegates. Ohio natives who won Republican presidential nominations include Hayes (1876), Garfield (1880), McKinley (1896) and Harding (1920). #GOP2012
Troublemaker Fest, a five-day event in Tampa happening alongside the RNC, will feature a Tea Party vs. Occupy Movement debate hosted by Christine O’Donnell at the Channelside Cinemas.
Marco Rubio will be here on Monday night during the RNC for the event, "Nuestra Noche: Midnight in Ybor." Rubio was featured on TIME’s cover titled, “Party Crashers” back in 2010. #GOP2012 Read more.
Rock The Vote & Start Up Rock On bring Steve Aoki to perform in Tampa. In 2004, Adam Sandler performed at the Republican National Convention at Madison Square Garden. #GOP2012
Practice your golf swing at “Birdies for the Brave” an RNC convention golf event being co-chaired by House Speaker John Boehner and Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell, among others. #GOP2012
Nat King Cole, the renowned jazz pianist and singer, addressed the 1956 Republican National Convention in San Francisco. #GOP2012
Richard M. Nixon, who often enjoyed cigar puffing with other world leaders, was virtually unopposed for the Republican nomination in 1960. #GOP2012
During this year’s Republican National Convention, 50,000 people are expected to visit the Tampa Bay area. #GOP2012
POLITICO will be taking over The Rivergate Tower during the RNC. Fun Fact: The manifesto adopted at the 2004 Republican Convention was the longest in the party’s history with 48,000 words. #GOP2012 Read more.
National Journal and The Atlantic are setting up their Republican National Convention headquarters here to host panels, parties and briefings. #GOP2012
The Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg offers a legendary permanent collection, fascinating traveling exhibits, and exciting events to immerse yourself in the world of art.
Shop, sightsee, or simply stroll across the pier at one of the area’s favorite locations and an icon of the downtown St. Petersburg waterfront.
Cascading waterfalls, stunning vistas, a wedding garden and over 50,000 tropical plants and flowers welcome visitors, who can enjoy wandering paths, yoga, hoop dancing and butterfly encounters.
Sit back and relax on 3 miles of sugar white sand and sparkling waters -- enjoy marinas, nightlife, restaurants, and accommodations ranging from high-end resorts to old-fashioned mom-and-pop motels.
A local favorite, this unique Spanish Tapas Restaurant was voted 'Top Twenty New Restaurants in Florida' by Florida Trend Magazine.
As one of only four fully operational WWII ships in the country, the American Victory Ship in Tampa is a national treasure and true American icon.
This museum houses the world's most comprehensive collection of the renowned Spanish artist's work, with a permanent collection of 96 oil paintings spanning the years from 1917 to 1970.
Re-opened at its current site in 1988, Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo boats 1,614 animals on 56 acres, and in 2009 Parents Magazine ranked it the number one zoo in the U.S.
This Tampa bowling alley is more than just your average bowling alley. Splitsville, the “upscale entertainment concept," features 12 bowling lanes alongside luxurious bars and a restaurant.
Charlotte averages in the 80s in early September, so catch a breeze on the Intimidator, the tallest, fastest, and longest coaster in the Southeast!
Take a horse-drawn carriage tour through the Fourth Ward or Northwest Quadrant of Charlotte’s Uptown area.
From September 3-6, there will be multiple political events going on at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center.
Tour the restored home Billy Graham lived in from age 9 until he left for college, Ruth Bell Graham’s burial site, and learn the journey of the Grahams’ faith. Closed on Sunday, free admission.
USNWC is billed as the “world’s premier outdoor adventure and environmental education center.” Home to the world’s largest man-made recirculating river, it features rapids, hiking and biking trails.
A far different world from the bustling downtown, their mission is “cultivating sanctuary in nature, environmental stewardship and the legacy of southern horticulture.”
The Bellantyne features a host of award-winning services at their full-service spa, from massages to beauty treatments.
Referred to as Soho’s little sister, Charlotte’s historic arts district is a gem. Something for everyone, NoDa is home to art galleries, funky restaurants, local musicians, and even a bar for dogs.
The museum has been collecting and restoring vintage historical aircraft for more than 20 years, and is the largest aviation museum between Washington, D.C., and Robbins, Ga.
Art enthusiasts, enjoy The Mint Museum's collections of objects in ceramics, glass, fiber, metal and wood.
