workshop, for example. Led by an instruc- tor, attendees repurpose a variety of found objects into a group sculpture based upon a theme brainstormed by the team. Planners can even bring items from their corporate spaces to work into the art. This activity will help participants to look at objects in new ways, and at the end they will have a completed sculpture to keep, which could then be displayed back at the office.


Playing field tour at Lincoln Financial Field, home of the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles


this January. He sees firsthand that by adding activities like murder mysteries, "people get up and move - network more.” The actors at Peddler's Village work close- ly with companies to make the entire show is geared toward their audience. This very specialized approach makes the entire performance more relatable and fun. Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2012, Peddler's Village will have more spe- cialized events this year than ever before.


Interesting spaces abound in every city and town - with all types of tours available for meeting groups. Find out your CEO or management team's passion. If it's foot- ball, try calling Lincoln Financial Field.


The stadium, set in the heart of South Philadelphia, boasts numerous meeting spaces with the added attraction of an all- access tour of the Eagle's stadium, locker rooms and field available. This tour can be abbreviated to 30 minutes if attendees do not have much time to spare.


Lynnette Camacho Thomas, sales manag- er for the special events division at Lincoln Financial Field,


ranging from meet-and-greets with cheer- leaders to having use of the Eagles inflat- able tunnel, which the players use on game day to enter the field. "The atten- dees are just completely in awe of the experience of running through the tunnel and onto the field. We can even add on the video intro on our two HD video boards for a truly unbelievable experi- ence. it's always a breath taker,” she adds.


If your group is seeking the awe-inspiring experience of visiting an underwater world, invite guests to walk through a fish tank at Adventure Aquarium. The aquari- um gives behind-the-scenes tours of its various large tanks and facilities. Depending on the interest of attendees and theme of the event, the aquarium can craft tours that are scientific and informa- tional, such as those that examine recent research findings. Another option is sim- ply to add more fun and generate greater interest by incorporating various noteable facts and sights into the tour.


confirms,


"Planners like to add something exciting to their meeting, something they can't get at a hotel or conference center, and tours tend to increase attendance significantly - which provides major value. Even if not all the attendees are Eagles fans, they will still enjoy getting behind-the-scenes access to a major sporting facility.”


Camacho Thomas adds that meeting plan- ners can arrange more VIP-style access,


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For clients or companies who desire a modern and edgy venue, Grounds For Sculpture offers a range of meeting and event spaces in its Seward Johnson Center for the Arts. This versatile, contem- porary facility overlooks the property's sculpture park and unites its indoor and outdoor spaces through terraces and the presence of large artwork within in the building's walls.


Corporate planners can foster creativity and team building through Grounds For Sculpture's "Found Object" sculpture


For groups interested in taking part in a factory tour, Pennsylvania cities like Easton, Hershey, Columbia and York pro- vide vast and varied experiences and opportunities.


Some corporate meetings might benefit from the inspirational story of Milton Hershey,


for example. Hershey opened


The Hotel Hershey in 1933, in addition to other buildings like the Hershey Theatre, as part of his "Great Building Campaign.” Designed to keep townspeople employed during the Great Depression, his building campaign included the construction of many structures throughout the 1930s in the town of Hershey.


Hershey Meetings plans walking tours throughout the town and informs guests along the way of how one man literally built and supported his community. If a walking tour doesn't fit into your group’s personality or time frame, Segway and trolley tours are available, as well.


Hershey offers great team building experi- ences for another reason, too - the fact that any meeting can benefit by adding chocolate to its menu, itinerary or both!


Hershey Meetings is comprised of The Hotel Hershey and Hershey Lodge, and offers its groups many tour options. Hershey provides outlets for team build- ing within a range of disciplines and envi- ronments, each designed to create team connections, develop leadership and rein- force corporate initiatives.


Hershey Destination Services, which is part of Hershey Meetings,


offers


unmatched access to Hershey and can guide groups through multiple venues, numerous services and endless entertain-


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