group activities and teambuilding events. Hershey Trolley Works offers chocolate tasting, sightseeing and historical tours of the town, and it takes place on an old- fashioned trolley. The Hershey Story Museum tells of Hershey’s life, the town he created and the lives he touched.
A meeting in Gettysburg, PA is another destination that requires extra time beyond themeeting to explore all it has to offer. With something to do for everyone in the family, the area offers boasts a tremendous number of options. The area's numerous historical attractions and Gettysburg Battlefield are huge draws to the area.
Omni Bedford Springs in Bedford Springs,PA is a spectacular AAA Four-Diamond Award winning historic destination for outstanding meetings and events
including a majority of the town’s leg- endary hotels. Residents and city leaders helped rebuild Cape May into aVictorian landscape, and has since maintained its turn-of-the-century look. The town was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1976.
CapeMay hosts a variety of activities each weekend from Memorial Day Weekend through Christmas, including a number of music
festivals.Visitors can choose from two theater companies, award-winning wineries and restaurants that offer every- thing from finger food to fine dining. Named “the restaurant capital of New Jersey”by The NewYork Times,CapeMay’s eclectic array of eateries will not disap- point. Shoppers looking for something just a little different will find stores with unique merchandise,as well.
For water lovers, Cape May offers more than swimming - kayaking, boating, para- sailing and fishing are abundant. Those who’d rather stick to land activities can enjoy bicycling, golfing, tennis and more. A bird-lovers paradise,CapeMay is perfect for watching the spring and fall migra- tions of birds (and butterflies).
20 November December 2015
Another treasured historic destination, Cooperstown, NY is the “Birthplace of Baseball.” Alive with culture, history, a sports legacy, outdoor recreation and more, the town provides a host of activi- ties for team building exercises, activities and an itinerary for an extended stay. The National Baseball Hall of Fame, Doubleday Field and the Heroes of Baseball Wax Museum will all score a “home run” with attendees. One of the nation’s premier art institutions, the Fenimore Art Museum, showcases a diverse display of genres, from20th centu- ry American Art to traditional American Indian art, as well as lecture series,work- shops and educational opportunities.
The internationally acclaimed Glimmer- glass Festival,a summer opera festival, fea- tures classic performances and modern renditions at the lakeside setting of Glimmerglass’ Alice Busch Theater. The Farmers’Museum is a tribute to American history, where attendees will experience life on the farm at Lippit Farmstead.
Hershey, PA is a town that’s filled with a rich historic legacy. The Hotel Hershey's own history often is incorporated into
Additional attractions include the Amish Village in nearby Lancaster County, where a 12-acre village provides an authentic peek into Amish life. Another unforget- table experience in the Gettysburg area is the once-in-a-lifetime adventure of a bal- loon ride facilitated by The U.S. Hot Air Balloon Team.
In“recent history,” the Gettysburg area has become increasingly popular for culinary experiences. Adams County has some outstanding restaurants,a distinct agricul- tural industry, and a growing wine indus- try. Groups can visit the nearby country- side, stop at orchards,buy fresh fruits and vegetables from farmers’markets, or taste wine made at local vineyards. Many of the restaurants in Gettysburg incorporate local ingredients into their menus.
This coming spring willmark the return of the Savor Gettysburg Food Tour through downtown Gettysburg, which serves as a fantastic culinary travel experience. Meeting planners can incorporate food tours, the wine trail and restaurants into their conference agendas.
Providence,RI also is popular for its culi- nary offerings, and Johnson and Wales University has become a huge part of the culinary scene here. A culinary power- house institution, many of its graduates have been brought on as chefs or key per- sonnel at top restaurants in Providence. In fact, celebrity chef Emeril Legasse is a Johnson andWales alum.
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70 |
Page 71 |
Page 72 |
Page 73 |
Page 74 |
Page 75 |
Page 76 |
Page 77 |
Page 78 |
Page 79 |
Page 80 |
Page 81 |
Page 82 |
Page 83 |
Page 84 |
Page 85 |
Page 86 |
Page 87 |
Page 88 |
Page 89 |
Page 90 |
Page 91 |
Page 92