Choosing between Richmond, VA and Palmetto, SC Regionals

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Originally Posted by Monochron

My team is going to choose between the Richmond or Palmetto regional as an additional regional to go to this year and I was hoping to get opinions of which would be better.

Our team is in its second year and would probably like to avoid a super intense regional like SVR and others. We also want a location that is interesting / has interesting stuff to do as the current regional is only about a 20 minute drive from our lab and is more of less out in a pasture. That's really all the requirements we have, I'm just looking to figure out which regional is more fun or offers a better experience.

Thanks

Virginia is our home regional that we attend every year, but we have also been to Palmetto twice.

The Virginia regional has been a very well run regional for a long time and we always have a very good time. The team social on Saturday is usually held at the Virginia Science Museum, which you area allowed to walk around free of cost. There is also a lot to do in the area. One thing to keep in mind at this venue is that you cannot bring in outside food or drinks. There are however a lot of places within walking distance, and they sell food at the concession stands (of course it is over priced).

We went to Palmetto two years ago when they first moved down to Myrtle Beach. The new venue is fantastic and there is always a lot to do in that area. The hotels are also decently priced since it is not tourist season at that time of the year.

I wish I could help you decide which one to go to, but both have been very good in my opinion. However, we would love to see you at our home regional and let me know if you have any other questions.