Discover Luncheon/Presentations Wednesday, September 26, 2018 Pasadena Hilton-Pasadena, CA & Thursday, September 27, 2018 Hilton LAX-Los Angeles, CA
Theater District
Atlantic City
200 West 44th Street New York City 212.221.3800
The Tropicana Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, New Jersey 609.572.9300
Upper West Side
Atlantis, Bahamas
2450 Broadway at 91st Street New York City 212.362.2200
Paradise Island, Bahamas 242.363.3000
Washington, DC Penn Quarter District 425 7th Street 202.737.7770
www.carminesnyc.com “The Best Soul Food” - New York Magazine
Midtown View from Top of the Rock
152 West 44th Street, NYC 212.921.9494 www.virgilsbbq.com
Photo Credit: Mike Mabes For your group bookings at all locations please call 212.221.3800 ext. 250 or email jdesantis@carminesnyc.com
View and Book: www.amnh.org/museum/tourplan/ E-mail: Groups@amnh.org
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Destinations of New York State California Sales Mission – September 24-27, 2018 New York State “Supplier Team” Beth Wildstein, Associate Director Tourism & Group Sales American Museum of Natural History Central Park West at 79th Street New York, NY 10024 Tel: (212)-496-3676/Fax: (212)-769-5240 E-mail: bethwild@amnh.org www.amnh.org
Joe Camerota, Marketing Director Bike Rent NYC 203 West 58th Street New York, NY 10019 Tel: (917)-283-2453 E-mail: joe@bikerent.nyc www.bikerent.nyc
Kevin Johnson, General Manager DoubleTree by Hilton Tarrytown 455 South Broadway Tarrytown, NY 10591 Tel: (914)-524-6401/Fax: (914)-524-6439 E-mail: kevin.johnson@hilton.com www.Tarrytown.DoubleTree.com
Linda Ferone, Director of Sales DoubleTree by Hilton Tarrytown 455 South Broadway Tarrytown, NY 10591 Tel: (914)-524-6436/Fax: (914)-524-6439 E-mail: linda.ferone@hilton.com www.Tarrytown.DoubleTree.com
Roxanna Torrens, Senior Director of Travel Industry Sales Earl Enterprises 4700 Millenia Blvd., Ste. 400 Orlando, FL 32839 Tel: (407)-903-5444 E-mail: Rtorrens@earlenterprise.com www.earlenterprise.com
Eric Petersen, Director, Sales and Marketing Helicopter Flight Services Downtown Manhattan Heliport, Pier 6, South Street New York, NY 10004 Tel: (212)-355-0801/Fax: (212)-248-2015 E-mail: erichfs59@gmail.com www.heliny.com
Tony Cotignola, Director of Sales Hyatt Place Long Island/East End & Preston House & Hotel 451 East Main St. Riverhead, NY 11901 Tel: (631)-591-7702/Fax: (631)-208-3012 E-mail: tony.cotignola@hyatt.com www.longislandeastend.place.hyatt.com
Sheryl Porto, Director of Sales Merani Hotels Niagara Falls 114 Buffalo Avenue Niagara Falls, NY 14303 Tel: (716)-285-2521/Fax: (716)-285-0963 E-mail: sheryl@meranihotelgroup.com www.meranihotelgroup.com
Tatiana Smith, Trade & Group Sales Manager Ripley's Believe It or Not! Times Square 234 West 42nd Street New York, NY 10036 Tel: (212)-398-3133, ext. 221/Fax: (212)-398-4219 E-mail: tsmith@ripleysny.com www.RipleysNewYork.com
Lucy Redzeposki, Tourism Director Rockland County Tourism 50 Sanatorium Rd., Bldg. A, 8th Floor Pomona, NY 10970 Tel: (845)-638-5495/Fax: (845)-638-5856 E-mail: redzepol@co.rockland.ny.us www.explorerocklandny.com
Karen Dodson, Tourism Sales Associate The Strong National Museum of Play One Manhattan Square Rochester, NY 14607 Tel: (585)-410-6359/Fax: (585)-263-2493 E-mail: kdodson@museumofplay.org www.museumofplay.org
Leah Mueller, CTIS, Director Tourism Sales Visit Buffalo Niagara 403 Main Street, Ste. 630 Buffalo, NY 14203 Tel: (716)-218-2936/Fax: (716)-852-0131 E-mail: mueller@visitbuffaloniagara.com www.visitbuffaloniagara.com
Destinations of New York State California Sales Mission – September 24-27, 2018 New York State “Supplier Team” Lucille Yokell, CHME, Director of Sales & Marketing Wellington Hotel 871 Seventh Avenue at 55th Street New York, NY 10019 Tel: (646)-277-0040 D.L./Fax: (212)-581-1350 E-mail: lyokell@wellingtonhotel.com www.wellingtonhotel.com
Gregory Marshall, Senior Vice President, Director of Mktg. Wine, Water & Wonders of Upstate NY c/o Visit Rochester 45 East Avenue, Ste. 400 Rochester, NY 14604 Tel: (585)-279-8318/Fax: (585)-232-4822 E-mail: gregm@visitrochester.com www.winewaterwonders.com
Sales Mission Program Coordinators: Charlie Daley, CTIS, CTP Destinations of New York State P.O. Box 10 Saugerties, NY 12477 Tel: (845)-246-8733/Cell: (845)-399-6422 E-mail: charlie@donys.com www.destinationsny.com/www.destinationsofnewyorkstate.com Joanna Militello ALON Marketing Group Tel: (631)-756-1102 E-mail: jmilitello@alonmarketing.com www.alonmarketing.com
Jennifer Ackerson, CTIS, President ALON Marketing Group Tel: (631)-756-1102 E-mail: jackerson@alonmarketing.com www.alonmarketing.com
American Museum of Natural History • New York City
see the
BIGGEST and best
SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS
BLUE WHALE
The largest animal to have existed
HAYDEN PLANETARIUM SPACE SHOW
EASTER ISLAND HEAD
TITANOSAUR
Found in 2014, one of the largest dinosaurs ever discovered
GIANT SCREEN FILMS IN 3D AND 2D
AFRICAN ELEPHANTS
One of the most famous museum displays in the world
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$ 23.00 $ 18.00 $ 13.00 NA
$ 18.00 $ 14.00 $ 10.50 $ 12.00
$ 15.00 $ 13.00 $ 9.50 $ 9.50
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Admission to the Museum and Adult Rose Center PLUS one special Senior/Students (College) exhibit, giant-screen film, OR Child (2–12) Space Show School Groups (k–12 only)
$ 28.00 $ 22.50 $ 16.50 NA
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Admission to the Museum and Adult Rose Center PLUS ALL special Senior/Students (College) exhibits, giant-screen film, and Child (2–12) Space Show School Groups (k–12 only)
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We, Bike Rent NYC, have 11 locations in New York City. We are the official bike tour and rental company of the NYC Parks, including Central Park. And with saying that, we are the only bike tour and rental company with locations inside the NYC Parks, including three locations inside Central Park. Please visit www.bikerent.nyc to see all of our locations. Bike Rent NYC is open 8 am to 8 pm, 365 days a year. The details and the retail rates of our products are below. NET rates are available. And children are 12 years old and younger. Once you receive your NET rates, we are able to create a LOGIN account and/or a coupon code for you for our website, www.bikerent.nyc , to access your NET rates for purchases. Thank you.
Our Central Park Bike Tour leaves daily, 356 days a year, from 203 West 58th St. NY, NY 10019. Tour times are 9 am, 10 am, 1 pm, and 4 pm. The tour is two hours long. We provide one licensed and professional tour guide per every 15 people. Our Central Park Bike Tour focuses on the popular culture history, the art history, and the architecture of Central Park. Sites seen on the tour are Columbus Circle, the Central Park Mall, the Bethesda Fountain, the Conservatory Water, the Reservoir, the Conservatory Garden, the Great Lawn, the Belvedere Castle, the Strawberry Fields, and Cherry Hill. Retail rates are: adults, $44.10 per person, and children, $31.50 per person. NET rates are available. And private tours starting at any time, 8 am to 8 pm, are available. Our Brooklyn Bridge Bike Tour leaves daily, 365 days a year, from 145 Nassau St. NY, NY 10038. The tour time is 1 pm. The tour is two hours long. We provide one licensed and professional tour guide per every 15 people. Our Brooklyn Bridge Bike Tour focuses on the popular culture history, the art history, and the architecture of the Brooklyn Bridge.
Retail rates are: adults, $44.10 per person, children, $31.50 per person. NET rates are available. And private tours starting at any time, 8 am to 8 pm, are available. Our Bike Rentals: 1 hour bike rental: retail rates are, adults, $13.50 per bike, children, $10.80 per bike. NET rates are available. 2 hour bike rental: retail rates are, adults, $18 per bike, children, $15.30 per bike. NET rates are available. 3 hour bike rental: retail rates are, adults, $22.50 per bike, children, $19.80 per bike. NET rates are available. 5 hour bike rental: retail rates are, adults, $27 per bike, children, $22.50 per bike. NET rates are available. All day bike rental: retail rates are, adults, $36 per bike, children $29.70 per bike. NET rates are available.
All bike tour(s) and bike rental(s) come with bike(s), helmet(s) (optional if 14 years of age or older by NYC law), map(s) and lock(s). Please advise the customer to arrive 15 minutes prior to their tour or rental time. Reservations are accepted but not necessary when a customer uses an approved voucher.
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• Group menus for all budgets & tastes • FIT meal programs • National contracts & net rates for consistent pricing in all cities • Multilingual menu cards • Vegetarian & gluten-free options available • 1 Complimentary meal for every 20 meals paid
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BIG STARS IN THE BIG APPLE Our big and bold restaurant is where movie blockbusters and memorabilia take center stage with you. And we’re right in the middle of the energy and excitement of Times Square. It’s a great way to enhance your New York City Program. Located between 45th & Broadway in the heart of Times Square
• Dine amongst the stars, surrounded by our unbelievable movie memorabilia collection
• Multilingual menu cards • Special merchandise offers for groups
• Our restaurant features popular NYC landmarks, with customizable rooms such as: The City, Times Square, Hudson & Central Park • Accepting groups for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner from 15 to 500 guests • Specialized menus for all types of groups: Leisure, Corporate, Receptions & Buyouts • Private & Semi-private rooms
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Located between 45th & Broadway in the heart of Times Square
• Family style dining meant to be shared by the entire table
• Destination restaurant that delivers a memorable dining experience
• Fresh, authentic Italian cuisine
• Semi-private rooms
• Fun environment with kitschy décor
• Large party pans for delivery & pick-up available
Accepting groups from 15 to 250 guests
WE ARE THE HOME OF GROUP CELEBRATIONS!
THE WORLD’S GREATEST HOT SANDWICH Located on 52nd & 6th
• Unique, hand-crafted sandwiches & wraps • Box breakfast & lunches - great for groups on the go! • Delivery & Pick-up available • Quality food served fast at a great value! • Boxed meals starting at $10 for breakfast and $13 for Lunch, $25 delivery fee • Ideal for picnics in Central Park, Late night group arrivals or early flight departures
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The Earl’s Club
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Turkey, bacon, Swiss, lettuce, Roma tomato & sandwich sauce
Turkey, cheddar, cranberry sauce, lettuce, Roma tomato & ranch dressing
Fresh mozzarella, Roma tomato, basil & balsamic
Ham ‘N’ Swiss
The Full Montagu®
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Ham, Swiss & mustard sauce
Roasted beef, turkey, Swiss, cheddar, lettuce, Roma tomato & mustard sauce
Grilled chicken, cheddar, romaine, Roma tomato, celery salt, Buffalo sauce & ranch dressing
Grilled chicken, shaved Parmesan, romaine, house-made croutons & Caesar dressing
Experience NEW YORK CITY like you have never seen it before! Helicopter sightseeing tours of New York City providing visitors with a bird’s eye view of Manhattan and the surrounding area in comfort and style. Special Designed Floor-to-Ceiling Windows – 180 Degree Views!
Public NYC Tours from Lower Manhattan:
approx. 12-15 minute tour
approx. 17-20 minute tour
approx. 25-30 minute tour
approx. 1.5 hour tour
Private Charters
Airport/Heliport Transfers
Eric Petersen, DOS - 201-655-0472, erichfs59@gmail.com, www.heliny.com
Tour from Linden, NJ: The City Lights Experience offers visitors more value than ever before! See New York City’s amazing skyline lit up in a perspective normally reserved for private charters! This unique experience begins at Linden Municipal Airport in New Jersey. A short distance by train from Manhattan’s Penn Station for FIT or if a Group is travelling by motorcoach, there is ample parking at Linden Airport.
6 pax Bell 407
Updated helicopter fleet: 7 pax Bell 427
12 pax EC 155
Evening tour OVER New York City – no other company offers this point of view from the sky Lower rate for a longer tour – 25-30 minute tour! Lower heliport fees per person 3 helicopter types in rotation – 6, 7 and 12 passenger helicopters allow larger groups to fly together Tours are available on Sundays (NYC heliport is currently closed on Sundays) Less congested heliport – your clients will feel like VIPS! Eric Petersen, DOS - 201-655-0472, erichfs59@gmail.com, www.heliny.com
WELLINGTON HOTEL Celebrating our 117th year, the Wellington Hotel is the longest running show “just off” Broadway. We are just a half block to New York City Center, one block to Broadway and Carnegie Hall, two blocks to Fifth Avenue, three blocks to Central Park and MoMA, four blocks to Columbus Circle and the Time Warner Center, five blocks to Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall and the TODAY Show and six blocks to Times Square. Lincoln Center and all Broadway theatres are an easy walk. There are eight subway (B, D, E, F, N, R, Q, W) and five bus (7, 20, 31, 57, 104) lines within two blocks of our front door. In less than seven minutes you can walk to more than 100 restaurants. Within the Wellington Hotel the Park Café (open from 6am to 2am daily) offers a variety of breakfast options and all-day dining. No "grab & go" here: well-priced group menus are available for breakfast, lunch, dinner and after-theatre snacks. Molyvos Greek Restaurant and Bar is open from 12noon to 11pm daily. Room Service is available from 6am to 1am. In addition to our fabulous location, the Wellington Hotel offers friendly service, comfortable and recently upgraded accommodations and attractive prices for all groups. With our dynamic rates program for individuals there are no blackout dates…if we have a room, you have a room! And we have rooms: 500 rooms including 60 one-bedroom suites. All suites have a microwave and refrigerator. Utensils, however, are not provided. We offer: *standard rooms with one queen or king bed *standard rooms with two double beds for two people *deluxe rooms with two double beds for up to four people *one-bedroom suites with two queen beds OR a queen & a king bed *a limited number of rooms with three separate sleeping places (may require use of a rollaway or pullout couch) All rooms and suites have an am/fm clock radio, 32” flat screen TV with movies on demand, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, Beekman 1802 bath amenities and in room safe. Rollaways are available in suites only at $35 plus tax per night. PackNPlay (instead of cribs) are available for children under one year at no charge.
We also offer: Accessible rooms with roll-in showers Group rates include WiFi Five (5) guest elevators Plated traditional egg and meat breakfasts as well as eggs without meat, vegetarian, pancakes, yogurt, fruit and continental options Box breakfast An alternative location for large groups that must eat breakfast at the same time Individual reservations made from July 2, 2018, are required to pay a facilities fee of $20 per room per day. The facilities fee includes: WiFi, local & domestic calls within the U.S, access to 24 hour Business Center, access to Athletic & Swim Club, regular manicure session & 10% discount on other services at New York Nails & Spa and 15% discount on select items at Danielle B. Jewelry There is no facilities fee for groups booked directly with us. Broadway theatre tickets, sightseeing tours, transportation and entrance to a variety of attractions can be purchased in the Visitor Center on the lobby level – 8am to 6pm (certain days until 8pm) A 24-hour gift shop with souvenirs, snacks and an ATM Valet dry-cleaning and laundry service Valet parking ($45 for 24 hours) - no in/out privileges Our website, brochures, maps and high-resolution photos are available for your marketing purposes. Lucille Yokell, CHME Director of Sales & Marketing 646.277.0040 ~ lyokell@wellingtonhotel.com 871 Seventh Avenue at 55th Street * New York, NY 10019 212.247.3900 * 646.277.0200 sales * 212.581.1350 fax * 800.652.1212 US & Canada sales@wellingtonhotel.com * grouprequests@wellingtonhotel.com wellingtonhotel.com
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DoubleTree by Hilton Tarrytown Hotel Description The hotel is situated in Tarrytown-Sleepy Hollow, voted one of the Prettiest Town's in America and home to Washington Irving's Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Charming shops adorn quintessential Main Street making it a perfect walking town. Take in majestic views of the Hudson River or see one of the many historic sites. The hotel offers 246 guest rooms, many overlooking the lush, landscaped courtyard. Set in a beautiful country atmosphere with stone fire places scattered throughout, DoubleTree by Hilton Tarrytown delivers friendly service and welcomes each guest with a warm chocolate chip cookie upon arrival. The award winning restaurant, Bistro Z, serves fresh and creative seasonal specialties for individual diners and tour groups alike.
Location 30 Minutes by Train to NYC (hotel on train line) HPN (14 miles); JFK (34 miles); LGA (27 miles); Stewart (53 miles) Hotel on Metro North Train Line-Tarrytown Station Located less than 1 mile from historic Main Street with 25 area shops & restaurants Tarrytown overlooks the majestic Hudson River, just off I-287 and I-87
Group Services FIT Reservations Welcome 139 Double Doubles & 107 King Rooms Pre Registration * Pre Key Luggage Handling $8 per room round trip Complimentary 1:20 rooms booked for driver or director Complimentary motor coach parking 45 day cancellation policy Net pricing group tour dining menus available
Amenities Complimentary High Speed Internet Access * Indoor Pool* Award winning Bistro Z Restaurant & Lounge * Fitness Center Sauna * Complimentary Welcome Cookie * Welcome Sign for Group 455 S BROADWAY, TARRYTOWN, NY 10591 WWW.TARRYTOWN.DOUBLETREE.COM | 914-631-5700
Why Use Us? Tarrytown is an affordable alternative to NYC and perfect when traveling Northeast or Mid Atlantic. The location offers great visiting assets with diverse experiences. The hotel's staff is well versed working with domestic tour groups and international travelers offering the service your guests deserve.
Nearby Group Touring Attractions Tarrytown/Sleepy Hollow
Lyndhurst, a Gothic Revival Mansion Scenic Hudson River Walk Kykuit, A Rockefeller Estate Sleepy Hollow Cemetery Old Dutch Church Philipsburg Manor Sunnyside,Washington Irving's House Shopping
Woodbury Commons Premium Outlets Ridge Hill-A mixed use lifestyle center Palisades Center Mall Sports
Yankee Stadium Westchester Knicks @ County Center Army Athletics Madison Square Garden Met Life Stadium Citi Field The Arts
Tarrytown Music Hall Westchester Broadway Dinner Theater Food, Beverage, Agriculture, Entertainment
Van Cortland Manor West Point Military Academy Boscobel House & Gardens Empire City Casino Hudson River Museum Rye Playland Amusement Park Botanical Gardens Bronx Zoo Stone Barns-Farm & Educational Center Hilltop Hanover Farm & Environmental Center
Our Location from Major Cities New York City (27 miles) Boston, MA (196 miles) Niagara Falls, Canada (405 miles) Washington, DC (254 miles) Lake Placid, NY (272 miles) Albany, NY (134 miles) Philadelphia, PA (125 miles) Princeton, NJ (79 miles) West Point, NY (37 miles)
Contact: Linda.Ferone@Hilton.com 914-524-6436
455 S BROADWAY, TARRYTOWN, NY 10591 WWW.TARRYTOWN.DOUBLETREE.COM | 914-631-5700
Play Here, Stay Here
GuEST rOOM FEATurES 100 Spacious Guest rooms & Suites featuring Contemporary Décor and Stylish Furnishings • 46 King Deluxe Guest Rooms • 35 Double-Queen Deluxe Guest Rooms • 19 Deluxe Studio Suites
Hyatt Place Long Island/East End Conveniently located at the base of the North & South Forks of Long Island, the gateway to The Hamptons & Long Island Wine Country Only an hour and a half drive to New York City 451 East Main Street, Riverhead, NY 11901 Phone: 631.208.0002 Fax: 631.208.3012 LongIslandEastEnd.Place.Hyatt.com
42” Flat Panel HDTv with the Latest Feature Movies, Sports, Games & Music, including SportsNet Media and Entertainment Center with Plug Panel Plush Hyatt Grand Beds and Cozy Corner Sectional Sofa in All rooms refrigerator, Single Serve Coffee Maker & Dry Bar in All rooms AM/FM Alarm Clock Radio with MP3 Connection All Deluxe Accommodations include Hair Dryer, Iron & Iron Board
GrOuP TOur SErvICES Complimentary Breakfast featuring signature Hyatt Place Hot Entrée, Fresh Fruit, Cereals, Toast, Bagels, Juices & Coffee Complimentary Welcome reception
DINING & bAnQuEt FACILItIES
Complimentary room for Escort (with 20 paid rooms)
On-Site Guest Kitchen & Bakery Café serving Freshly Prepared Snacks, Salads, Soups, Sandwiches, Starbucks Coffees, and Premium Wine, Beer & Spirits
Custom Group Packages with Long Island Aquarium & Exhibition Center Available (fees apply)
Within Walking Distance to Downtown riverhead’s Best restaurants
Luggage Service Available ($4 per bag, round-trip) Complimentary Motorcoach Parking
Custom Group Dining Menus Available (fees apply)
Located Adjacent to Atlantis Banquets & Events and the Long Island Aquarium & Exhibition Center with Nearly 17,000 sq. ft. of Flexible & unique Meeting & Banquet Spaces A variety of Meeting & Event Spaces to Accommodate up to 650 People The Perfect Setting for Everything from Welcome Dinners, Breakfast, Lunch, & Outings Flexible Catering Options from our Classically Trained Chefs A Hyatt Place Meeting Host Dedicated to Ensuring Your Meeting or Event is a Success
GuEST SErvICES 24/7 Guest Kitchen serving Freshly Prepared Snacks, Salads, Soups and Sandwiches 24/7 Bakery Café serving Starbucks Coffee Drinks and Premium Wine, Beer & Spirits Complimentary Wi-Fi and E-room with Complimentary Public Computers & Printer 24-Hour Stay Fit@Hyatt Fitness Center with State-of-the-Art Life Fitness Cardio Equipment Indoor & Outdoor Swimming Pools 100% Non-Smoking Hotel
At our doorstep... LonG ISLAnD AQuARIuM & ExhIbItIon CENTEr Located next door, Long Island Aquarium & Exhibition Center features one of the largest allliving coral reef displays in this hemisphere, a 120,000-gallon shark tank, sea lion shows, many touch tanks, butterflies from around world, and over 100 exhibits and interactive experiences, including: Butterflies & Birds!; Shark Dive; Penguin Encounter; Pirate Snorkel Adventure; Atlantis Explorer Tour Boat; Shark Keeper Experience, and more! Named a Top 10 Aquarium for Children by Parents Magazine.
LONG ISLAND CANOE KAYAK rENTALS
Looking for fun on the forks? Spend a few hours – or an entire day – discovering the natural beauty of Long Island’s local waterways. Located on the picturesque Peconic river, Long Island Canoe Kayak rentals, part of Treasure Cove resort Marina, features in-season canoe, kayak, stand up paddle board, water bike, electric tour board, electric bike, bicycle and fishing pole rentals. Seasonal guided tours are also offered.
GATEWAY TO THE HAMPTONS
Great trips are built around great experiences!
The Hamptons & Long Island Beaches
Long Island Wine Country within 10 minutes
Tanger Outlet Shopping Mall
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Concord Boston
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Cleveland
New York
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Hyatt Place Long Island/East End Philadelphia
Washington DC Richmond Charleston
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Located Adjacent to the Long Island Aquarium & Exhibition Center Located Adjacent to Atlantis Banquets & Events
GATEWAY TO THE HAMPTONS
Located on the Waterfront in Downtown riverhead Just Minutes from Long Island Attractions, Shopping & Dining
CONvENIENT LOCATION 28.5 Miles from Long Island MacArthur Airport An Hour from New York City: LaGuardia & JFK Airports 4 Miles from Interstate 495
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Only an hour and a half drive to New York City 451 East Main Street, Riverhead, NY 11901 Phone: 631.208.0002 Fax: 631.208.3012 LongIslandEastEnd.Place.Hyatt.com
The perfect destination for “Hub & Spoke” Tours AREA The Hamptons New York, NY Philadelphia, PA Boston, MA Washington D.C. Richmond, VA Montréal, Canada Pittsburgh, PA Buffalo, NY Cleveland, OH Toronto, Canada Raleigh, NC Columbus, OH Charleston, WV Cincinnati, OH
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Lucy Redzeposki, Tourism Director 800-295-5723 explorerocklandny@co.rockland.ny.us Explorerocklandny.com
Just 30 miles north of NYC, sitting on the Hudson River, you’ll find Rockland County – known for its quaint villages, spectacular river views, unique arts and culture, rich history and outdoor recreation Discover the majestic Rivertowns of Rockland County, NY HAVERSTRAW Haverstraw’s downtown features world-class dining and diverse shops to entertain visitors. This culturally diverse community is a wonder to explore. The village of Haverstraw’s historic waterfront was once the brick making capital of the world.
NYACK Known for its fine restaurants, antiques, nightlife and quaint Victorian homes Nyack is a bastion of the arts and entertainment. Several well-known personalities make their homes in this welcoming multi-cultural community.
PIERMONT The village of Piermont’s fabulous river views, exceptional restaurants, active art and music scene makes it an attractive place to visit.
STONY POINT Stony Point is a historic community that played an important role in securing our country’s independence from Great Britain during the Revolutionary War. Its location on the Hudson River and important historical legacy make Stony Point an ideal location for tourist and boaters.
Explore 31 lakes and reservoirs, 200 miles of hiking trails, and 32,000 acres of untouched parklands.
Rockland County offers a variety of shopping experiences ranging from premier and upscale malls to quaint boutiques, antique shops and street fairs.
Rockland County’s historic sites are a living history lesson of the American Revolutionary war period.
Experience Rockland’s many theatres and galleries; enjoy music, dance, arts and culture.
Some Museums Make You Think— Ours Will Also Make You Giggle!
Toy Halls of Fame
Early Darrow Monopoly Set
Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden
Pinball Playfields
Wow your group and FIT clients with a museum experience like no other! Include a stop at The Strong—Western New York’s largest cultural attraction—and explore two floors of playful exhibit spaces spanning more than a city block. Discover the world’s largest collection of toys, dolls, and games; test your skills on classic arcade video games; leap into the world of American comic book heroes; play in a retro pinball arcade; walk among hundreds of free-flying butterflies; and so much more! Located in New York’s Rochester Finger Lakes region, the museum is easily accessible from Niagara Falls and other U.S. and Canadian destinations. Open nearly every day of the year, The Strong offers: • Free Wi-Fi
• ATM
• Gift shop
• Spacious food court (vouchers available) and vintage American diner
• Guided tours and foreign translators*
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• Catering facilities for up to 330 people* • Costume character greeting*
• Mobile app with enhanced content
Call (585) 410-6359 to book your visit or inquire about group tour packages!
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Museum Hours
Travel Times
Monday–Thursday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Baltimore, MD—6 hours Boston, MA—6 hours Cleveland, OH—4 hours Columbus OH—6 hours Erie, PA—3 hours Harrisburg, PA—4.5 hours Hudson Valley (Albany, NY)—3.5 hours Montreal, Canada—5.5 hours Newark, NJ—5.5 hours
Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
Watertown Syracuse
Niagara Falls
• Self-guide experiences translated into several languages
Sunday noon to 5 p.m.
Ottawa Ottawa Toronto
• Ample, free motor coach parking
Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Montreal
Albany
Binghamton
Cleveland
Boston
New York City
Pittsburgh Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Baltimore Washington, D.C.
* With advanced notice. Fees may apply.
New York, NY—5.5 hours Niagara Falls, USA—1.5 hours Ottawa, Canada—4.5 hours Philadelphia, PA—5.5 hours Pittsburgh, PA—4.5 hours Syracuse, NY—1.5 hours Toronto, Canada—3 hours Washington, DC—6.5 hours
Top Reason to Visit New York’s Finger Lakes Region… —Frommers.com
The #1 Rochester Attraction
Acres of Fun
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—Toronto Sun
The Strong National Museum of Play Group and FIT Experiences Net or tiered pricing options available for groups and FIT travel. General Admission (ADM) Explore America’s cultural history at The Strong—the nation’s museum of play! Inside discover the world’s most comprehensive collection of toy, dolls, and games, and two floors of hands-on, intergenerational fun. Experience includes general museum admission. General Admission Plus (ADM-P) Add a stop at Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden to your general admission package and walk among more than 1,000 brilliantly colored, free-flying tropical and native butterflies. ADM-P includes museum orientation (for groups), general admission, butterfly garden admission, 5 game tokens, and a 10% discount to the museum shop. Guided Tour Plus (TOUR-P)* Enjoy a 45-minute guided tour of the museum’s vast exhibit spaces and learn the history behind some of the world’s most iconic artifacts of play such as early, handmade Monopoly sets; Thomas Edison’s Talking Doll; the first LEGO sets; Barbie No. 1; and more. Tour the National Toy Hall of Fame, World Video Game Hall of Fame, and Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden. Experience includes general museum admission, plus 5 game tokens and a 20% discount to the museum shop.
Karen Dodson Tourism Sales Associate One Manhattan Square • Rochester, NY 14607 Tel 585-410-6359 • Mobile 585-387-0839 kdodson@museumofplay.org • museumofplay.org
Behind-the-Scenes Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden Experience (DWBG)* Enjoy a 20-minute experience in Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden, then enter a private space for a 20-minute presentation about the garden’s flora and fauna with museum live collections staff. Experience includes general museum admission, plus 5 game tokens and a 20% discount to the museum shop. VIP Behind-the-Scenes Experience (VIP)* After a 15-minute museum orientation, explore museum spaces seldom seen by the public. Choose from a 30-minute behind-the-scenes with a museum curator amid the world’s largest collection of toys, dolls, and games or a videogame-lovers expedition that includes access to The Strong’s International Center for the History of Electronic Games laboratory. Experience includes general museum admission, plus 5 game tokens and a 20% discount to the museum shop. The museum provides the following complimentary services for tour operators: • General admission for escort and drivers accompanying groups of 35 or more • Brochures, images, and video • Group check-in • Itinerary planning • Site visits * Advanced reservations and group minimums apply.
EXPLORE UPSTATE NEW YORK AND DISCOVER THE WONDERS
CORNING MUSEUM OF GLASS
FINGER LAKES
ROCHESTER, NY
NIAGARA FALLS, NY
DAY 1
NYC TO CORNING Drive through the Catskill Mountains via Rt. 17/I-86 to Corning, New York – only a 4 ½ hour drive. Corning, the southern gateway to the Finger Lakes region is home to one of our region’s most popular attractions, The Corning Museum of Glass. Visit the world’s largest glass museum and watch a live Hot Glass demonstration! The new Contemporary Art & Design Wing is attracting visitors from all over the world. Other attractions, and restaurants serving local fare, are found in the Gaffer District of downtown Corning, just a short walk from the museum.
Corning Museum of Glass
The Gaffer District
Corning Museum of Glass
ARTS AND CULTURE
OUTDOOR RECREATION
FOOD AND WINE
EVENTS AND FESTIVALS
Corning Museum of Glass
National Soaring Museum and Sailplane rides at Harris Hill
Pleasant Valley Wine Co.
www.cmog.org
May
- US Bonded winery #1
Glass Fest
Glenn Curtiss Museum
www.soaringmuseum.org
www.pleasantvalleywine.com
www.glassfest.org
Aviation history
www.glennhcurtissmuseum.org
SHOPPING
The Rockwell Museum
The Gaffer District (Downtown Corning, NY) www.gafferdistrict.com
www.rockwellmuseum.org
DAY 2
FINGER LAKES REGION Leave Corning and head towards Watkins Glen at the south end of Seneca Lake. Watkins Glen State Park is one of our most popular visitor destinations because of the scenery of the 19 waterfalls and the gorge itself. In the village of Watkins Glen you will find dining and boat excursions. Seneca Lake is a long slender lake with wineries along both sides. Traveling up either side will be a beautiful drive and you will end up in the small city of Geneva. In Geneva you can walk the north shore of Seneca Lake. With more than 140 wineries, cideries and distilleries, The Finger Lakes region is one the largest wineproducing regions in North America!
Watkins Glen International
Watkins Glen State Park
Wine Tastings
OUTDOOR RECREATION
FOOD AND WINE
EVENTS AND FESTIVALS
Captain Bill’s Cruises
Cayuga Lake Wine Trail www.cayugawinetrail.com
June - November
– dinner boat cruise
www.senecaharborstation.com
Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival
Glenora Wine Cellars and Veraisons Restaurant
www.fingerlakesmtf.com
Watkins Glen International – ride the NASCAR track
www.glenora.com
Finger Lakes Wine Festival
July
www.theglen.com
Seneca Lake Wine Trail
www.flwinefest.com
Roseland Waterpark
www.senecalakewine.com
– 56 acres of aquatic adventure
The Windmill Farm and Craft Market
August, September
www.roselandwaterpark.com
Watkins Glen State Park – trail with 19 waterfalls
www.nysparks.state.ny.us
- Saturday only
www.thewindmill.com
NASCAR race and the historic Finger Lakes Grand Prix course at Watkins Glen International www.theglen.com
FINGER LAKES TO ROCHESTER Welcome to Rochester, an iconic American city! Rochester (www.visitrochester.com) is home to world renowned attractions including The Strong National Museum of Play which houses the largest collection of toys, games and dolls in the world! At the George Eastman Museum (Founder of KODAK) you’ll learn about the history and pioneer of popular photography and motion picture film. Enjoy an evening of great dining, music and nightlife and be sure to save time for a stroll, bike ride or cruise between the charming villages that line the historic Erie Canal.
The Strong National Museum of Play
The Erie Canal
DAY 3
George Eastman Museum
ARTS AND CULTURE
OUTDOOR RECREATION
FOOD AND WINE
EVENTS AND FESTIVALS
The Strong National Museum of Play
Rochester and Finger Lakes Golf
New York Wine and Culinary Center
www.museumofplay.org
www.visitrochester.com/ things-to-do/outdoors/golf
www.nywcc.com
May
Belhurst Castle and Winery
www.lilacfestival.com
Letchworth State Park
www.belhurst.com
June
Canandaigua Wine Trail
Rochester International Jazz Festival
George Eastman Museum International Museum of Photography and Film
www.eastman.org
Genesee Country Village and Museum www.gcv.org
Memorial Art Gallery www.mag.rochester.edu
The Grand Canyon of the East
www.nysparks.state.ny.us
Erie Canal Cruising www.sampatch.org
Rochester Lilac Festival
www.canandaiguawinetrail.com
www.rochesterjazz.com
Wegmans Food Markets
September
www.wegmans.com
Rochester Fringe Festival www.rochesterfringe.com
SHOPPING Eastview Mall www.eastviewmall.com
ROCHESTER TO NIAGARA FALLS In the morning, depart Rochester along the scenic Erie Canal, arriving in Niagara Falls ready to be captivated by the experience of the Falls. To start, your visit begins at Niagara Falls State Park, a beautifully landscaped and natural park where you will see and feel the power of Niagara Falls at your fingertips. Get your cameras ready as the iconic attractions Maid of the Mist and Cave of the Winds are found here and will provide a thrill of a lifetime. To enhance your visit, add the historic towns of Lewiston and Lockport, Old Fort Niagara, a jet boat experience and plenty of wineries!
Niagara Falls USA
Niagara Falls USA
DAY 4
Niagara Falls USA
ARTS AND CULTURE
OUTDOOR RECREATION
FOOD AND WINE
EVENTS AND FESTIVALS
Historic Lewiston and Youngstown
Maid of the Mist
Niagara Falls Culinary Institute
www.niagarariverregion.com
www.maidofthemist.com
www.nfculinary.com
July
Lewiston Council on the Arts
Cave of the Winds
Platters Chocolates
www.artcouncil.org
www.niagarafallsstatepark.com
www.platterschocolates.com
Historic Old Fort Niagara
Lockport Locks and Erie Canal Cruises
Niagara USA Wine Trail
www.oldfortniagara.org
www.lockportlocks.com
www.niagarawinetrail.org
Niagara Arts and Cultural Center
Hiking Trails in the Niagara Gorge
www.thenacc.org
www.niagarafallsstatepark.com
Canal Fest of the Tonawandas www.canalfest.org
September Niagara Falls Blues Festival www.niagarafallsbluefest.org
October Old Falls Street Oktoberfest www.fallsstreet.com
DAY 5
NIAGARA FALLS TO DEPARTURE CITY Spend the morning in Niagara USA and then depart via air from Buffalo / Niagara International Airport (BUF) or drive via the Finger Lakes region back to New York City or beyond.
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New York State’s Largest Shopping, Dining and Entertainment Destination
Explore American history at The Strong museum—the ultimate play destination for all ages and upstate New York’s largest year-round cultural attraction. Experience two floors—more than a city block long—of hands-on, dynamic, interactive exhibit spaces.
Within a five hour drive from the top three international northeast gateway cities, NYC, Boston and Toronto, Destiny USA is minutes away from Hancock International Airport and the William F Walsh Regional Transportation Center, making it easily accessible via plane, train, motor coach and automobile. Destiny USA is fully enclosed, containing over 260 brands all under one roof. It includes department stores, in-demand retail specialty shops, luxury outlets, factory stores and discounters for an extensive variety of shopping options. Whether it’s searching for the latest fashion trends at H&M or Forever 21, testing the hottest electronics and gadgets at Apple, Microsoft or Think Geek, hunting for the designer “bargain of the century” at Nordstrom Rack, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th or TJ Maxx, discovering the perfect update for your home at Pottery Barn, Williams-Sonoma or At Home or finding a great deal on accessories at the Michael Kors or Coach outlets, it’s all here.
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The Strong National Museum of Play
Location and accessibility make Destiny USA the perfect destination for both group and independent travelers. Located in Syracuse, NY, near the junction of I-81 and I-90 (the NYS Thruway), it is in the center of the state, positioned between NYC and Niagara Falls. Close to the Finger Lakes, it is the perfect fit as an upstate NY itinerary enhancer.
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There are 55 food choices, including 18 full-service restaurants - from The Cheesecake Factory, Texas de Brazil and PF Chang’s to Margaritaville, TGI Fridays and Gordon Biersch and most are group friendly. Destiny USA is also home to 18 exciting entertainment venues where guests can experience action-packed, fun-filled adventures. Race electric go-carts at Pole Position Raceway, solve an interactive adventure at 5 Wits or Escape the Mystery Room, challenge yourself on the largest indoor ropes course in the world - Canyon Climb Adventure, explore science at WonderWorks or even catch a live national comedy performance at Funny Bone Comedy Club. Plus, the entire building is equipped with free Wi-Fi. Incentives are available for groups registering in advance. Our Passport of Savings, with deals and discounts, is provided for registered groups and auto club members. A private motor coach drivers’ lounge, equipped with complimentary amenities is a welcome refuge for weary tour drivers and escorts. Ranked as the top attraction in Syracuse by visitors and a recipient of the Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence, Destiny USA is a must-experience gem perfect for families, couples, girlfriend getaways, group travel and more! On-site Embassy Suites opening Fall 2017
Discover the world’s largest collection of toys, dolls, and games. Get up close with some of America’s rarest and most-iconic artifacts of play—including the first handmade Monopoly set created by Charles Darrow (who popularized the game); Thomas Edison’s mechanical Talking Doll; the first Hot Wheels race cars; and the Bild Lilli fashion doll (which inspired the beloved Barbie doll). Meet history’s playful side in The Strong’s three halls of fame. See the toys beloved by generations in the National Toy Hall of Fame; learn about toy industry luminaries such as Milton Bradley, Walt Disney, Jim Henson, and George Lucas of the Toy Industry Hall of Fame; and discover how electronic games are changing the way people play, learn, and connect with each other in the World Video Game Hall of Fame. Enter the lush rain-forest environment of Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden. Walk among hundreds of brilliantly colored, free-flying tropical and native butterflies and be sure to visit the chrysalis case to see emerging butterflies. Follow a paved path surrounded by tropical foliage, a turtle pond, and a cascading waterfall. Meet other garden inhabitants including a brightly plumaged green Aracari Toucan, a friendly chameleon, and families of Button Quail. Get ready for educational, entertaining, and unforgettable intergenerational fun. Play your way through video game and pinball history, leap into the world of American comic book superheroes, move like a playing piece on a giant game board, and follow the Yellow Brick Road into the world’s largest popup book. View original notes and drawings from legendary game inventors, enjoy a 1918 carousel; indoor and outdoor gardens; museum shop; food court and restaurant; and more. The Strong is open 362 days a year and is centrally located in Rochester, New York, making it easy to include in itineraries that stop in the New York’s Finger Lakes region, Syracuse, Niagara Falls, and other destinations in Western New York and Canada. Visit museumofplay.org or download The Strong Museum Guide mobile app to plan your visit. Free Wi-Fi and parking. ATM on site.
The Strong National Museum of Play www.museumofplay.org
www.destinyusa.com
Suzanne Y. Seldes Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer The Strong National Museum of Play One Manhattan Square, Rochester, NY 14607 U.S.A. 585-410-6322 sseldes@museumofplay.org
Rose Hapanowich, Director of Travel and Tourism Destiny USA 9090 Destiny USA Drive, Syracuse, NY 13204 315-466-6000 rmh@destinyusa.com
Karen Dodson, Tourism Sales Associate The Strong National Museum of Play One Manhattan Square, Rochester, NY 14607 U.S.A. Tel 585-410-6359 kdodson@museumofplay.org
Destiny USA
For general information contact Christopher Guidone at info@winewaterwonders.com
Niagara Falls
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Hard Rock Cafe - Niagara Falls, USA
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Fashion Outlets Niagara Falls, USA
Est. July 10, 1996
Merani Hotel Group is an individual Hotel Management Company in the Niagara Frontier Region. As a company, MHG has built a differentiated brand portfolio and maintains superior quality of guest service at each of the 3 Hotels in Niagara Falls USA. Guests have come to know MHG standards of Quality and Value with our featured Hotels.
Fashion Outlets Niagra Falls, USA invites visitors to enjoy elegant indoor outlet shopping. This premier outlet center is conveniently located just minutes from Niagara Falls, the Canadian border and local hotels and casinos. Visitors can shop the newly expanded indoor shopping center, featuring 200 designer outlets including Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th, Burberry, Kate Spade, Michael Kors, Nike Factory Store, Under Armour, Vera Bradley and Victoria’s Secret and PINK—making it one of the biggest and best outlet centers in the country.
Hours of Operation: Restaurant/Bar & Rock Shop Sun-Thur: 11am-11pm / Fri – Sat: 11am-12am Niagara Falls has long been the destination of honeymooners, and now it has another special place in the hearts of music lovers – it’s the home of Hard Rock Cafe Niagara Falls USA. Our cafe is located just minutes from Niagara Falls State Park, which consists of three amazing waterfalls: Niagara Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and American Falls. The Niagara Falls Observation Tower, Niagara Adventure Theater, and starting point of the Maid of the Mist Boat Tour are also just minutes away. After you’ve worked up a little hunger or thirst exploring the Falls, come into our cafe for delicious food. We offer everything from our signature Legendary Burger to a Twist on Mac n’ Cheese. Our cafe can accommodate groups of any size. After dinning check out our latest signature items in the Rock Shop and ask to play our house Fender Guitar. Our bar and lounge area features the best in local craft brews and spirits and we love mixing new cocktails while featuring some of our favorite concoctions like the Purple Haze. Thinking of book a group? Treat your guests like the stars they are by arranging special group menus for your event. Hard Rock Cafe Niagara Falls USA offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus featuring American cuisine for your group to enjoy, or you can have our full-service caterer arrange a custom menu to fit your event. Boasting a grand, old American-style collection of memorabilia from rock legends, we have it all at our cafe in Niagara Falls, New York. From instruments to gold albums to the shirts off your favorite artists’ backs, look no further than your resident experts in rocking hard.
Hard Rock Café – Niagara Falls, NY Hardrock.com Cara Turner Sales and Marketing Manager 333 Prospect Street Niagara Falls, NY 14303 716-304-3308 Cara.Turner@hardrock.com Bob Bloom General Manager NiagaraFalls.GM@hardrock.com
Four Points by Sheraton in Niagara Falls NY: A Sight to See. Take in Spectacular views of the breathtaking Niagara River from this waterfront Hotel. You will be amazed by our 140 room Four Points featuring Riverfront dining. Bella Vista Ristorante and the outdoor patios offering live entertainment (seasonal). Amenities include: Indoor Pool, Fitness Facility, Free Wi-Fi, Banquet rooms, Pet Friendly, It’s everything you want and more! DoubleTree by Hilton Niagara Falls NY: Exclusive retreat. Incredible views of the Mighty Niagara Rapids. Our 192 room DoubleTree is unlike anything in the area. This exclusive Luxury Hotel gives us something to brag about. Parkway Prime Niagara Falls newest Steak House is situated on the Niagara Scenic Parkway overlooking the Niagara Rapids. Amenities Include: Indoor Pool, Fitness Center, Free basic Wi-Fi, 16,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, Outdoor patios, Refrigerators (all rooms) Safes, Sophistication at its Best! Holiday Inn Niagara Falls NY: Location, location, location. For business, pleasure, relaxation or entertainment our 189 room Holiday Inn has it all. This newly renovated hotel is perfectly located in Downtown Niagara Falls sitting at the entrance to one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Tony Roma’s is best known for Barbeque Ribs and great casual dining. Amenities Include: Indoor Pool, Fitness Facility, Free Wi-Fi, Refrigerators (all rooms) and our newest two story state-of-the-art Great American Arcade. Walk to the Canadian or USA Falls!
Merani Hotel Group Holiday Inn – Downtown Niagara Falls, NY www.hiniagarafalls.com Sheryl Porto Director of Sales Merani Hotel Group Holiday Inn Niagara Falls 114 Buffalo Avenue Niagara Falls, NY 14303 716-285-2521 sheryl@meranihotelgroup.com
The center offers every day savings of up to 75% off and encourages guests to save even more by visiting Guest Services to receive the Fashion Outlets Savings Pass, worth up to $800 in special offers. Fashion Outlets Niagara Falls, USA is committed to providing an enjoyable shopping experience and offers the following premium guest services: translation services, foreign currency exchange, text concierge, complimentary wheelchairs, stroller rental and free Wi-Fi. Fashion Outlets Niagara Falls is a must-shop destination that provides a one-of-a-kind, year-round shopping experience and is ranked as one of the top 20 largest outlet centers in the country!
Fashion Outlets Niagara Falls, NY www.fashionoutletsniagara.com Jennifer Devermann Senior Manager, Tourism Macerich Macerich Shopping Centers & Fashion Outlets 5220 Fashion Outlets Way, Suite 230 Rosemont, IL 60018 847-928-7514 Jennifer.Devermann@macerich.com Meghan A. Ayers Marketing Manager Macerich Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls, USA 1900 Military Rd. Niagara Falls, NY 14304 716.297.0933 x 206 Meghan.Ayers@macerich.com
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Hear the story of the Erie Canal, Buffalo’s history as the largest grain port in the world and experience the largest collection of standing grain elevators in the nation!
An outstanding center for modern and contemporary art, the collection at the Gallery belongs among the world’s top galleries. The collection includes Picasso, Monet, Rembrandt, Modigliani, Kieffer, Warhol and more.
Made in aMerica store No shopping trip is complete before visiting the Made in America Store, the ONLY store in the USA with 100% American made products.
douBLe decKer Bus & nicKeL city tours Explore Buffalo aboard an authentic British double decker bus. Enjoy entertaining tours of Canalside, the Outer Harbor, city architecture and all the stories of Buffalo’s amazing heritage. Nickel City Tours provides sightseeing tours showcasing the history and architecture of Buffalo. The buses are custom-made with nine rows of stadium seating allowing for unobstructed views of your surroundings, no matter where you sit.
niagara faLLs Visit Niagara Falls State Park and take a ride on the Maid of the Mist. Then enjoy a Cave of the Winds Walk and a trolley ride through the park.
BuffaLo Wing traiL Buffalo’s corner taverns have been perfecting the chicken wing since it was invented at the legendary Anchor Bar in 1964. Secret recipes, historic charm and Buffalo-style hospitality make the new Buffalo Wing Trail an experience to be savored. Come to Buffalo this summer to taste the delicious dozen. The wet naps are on us.
BuffaLo cycLeBoats Pedal, party and float! The Cycleboat is a 31-foot-long catamaran, which is propelled through the water by a large rear paddle wheel which is powered by the pedaling of its riders! The boat can accommodate up to 14 guests; 10 at pedal stations surrounding a central mahogany bar and four others on comfortable bench seating. Daily cruises on the waters of the Buffalo River through downtown Buffalo’s Canalside area.
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FlyBuffaloNY is the first of its kind to offer aerial photo flight tours of Buffalo that allow the passenger to capture, and experience the city from a vantage point only the birds are used to seeing. It’s not just a ride, but an experience that you will never forget.
franK LLoyd Wright’s Martin house BuffaLo riverWorKs Pickleball. Roller derby. Ziplining. Rock climbing. A new brewery in a grain elevator. And awesome waterfront views. Buffalo RiverWorks has kicked the redevelopment of Buffalo’s waterfront up yet another notch, bringing thousands in to its new restaurant and bar.
The Martin House exemplifies Frank Lloyd Wright’s “Prairie House” ideal and ranks as one of his finest residential works. Tours at the Martin House underscore how Frank Lloyd Wright’s architectural genius is illustrated in timeless themes evident in his remarkable design: family, friendship, the meaning of home, and the American spirit as told through the story of Darwin D. Martin’s patronage of America’s greatest architect.
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neW yorK city to BuffaLo on aMtraK Experience Buffalo, the city on the shores of Lake Erie, on a one night excursion with a city tour. Train ticket is included. Offered by Attractions4Us.com
What’s biting in Buffalo? Between the Niagara River, Chautauqua Lake and Lakes Erie and Ontario, you’re likely to find small mouth bass, musky, king salmon, steelhead, walleye and lake trout on your hook. In fact, Lake Erie is often referred to as the “Smallmouth Bass Capital of the World” and the Buffalo Harbor is home to the hungry musky. Trophy fish are routinely caught throughout the region.
BUFFALO SISTER CITIES Buffalo is proud to have many Sister Cities. These links with various other cities around the world have increased awareness of other cultures and human contact with those in other countries.
NEW FLY/DRIVE ITINERARY
DORTMUND, GERMANY SIENA, ITALY
KANAZAWA, JAPAN
RZESZÓW, POLAND
LILLE, FRANCE TVER, RUSSIA CHANGZHOU, CHINA
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PARISH OF ST. ANN'S BAY, JAMAICA
Wir haben ein neues deutschsprachiges Video über die Erforschung unserer Region durch Brand USA hergestellt: www.visitbuffaloniagara.com/German We have a new UK-focused video about exploring our region prepared by Brand USA: www.visitbuffaloniagara.com/UK 我们有一个新的中国 关于探索我区编制的品牌USA语言视频: www.visitbuffaloniagara.com/Chinese
New York State in Nine Days
DAY 1-3 HUDSON VALLEY » DAY 4-6 SYRACUSE » DAY 6-9 BUFFALO NIAGARA
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New York State in Nine Days DAYS 1-3 IN THE HUDSON VALLEY
Dutchess County
Hudson River views, Great Estates, farms & farm markets, events and festivals, cultural & culinary attractions, boutique & antique shopping – only 90 minutes from NYC! dutchesstourism.com
The Culinary Institute of America The premier culinary school offers student-guided tours and dining at four awardwinning restaurants. ciarestaurantgroup.com
FDR Presidential Library & Museum is America’s first presidential library and a state-of-the-art interactive exhibit about the Roosevelt era, FDR’s early years and his struggle with polio.
Vanderbilt Mansion is Frederick W. Vanderbilt’s Gilded Age home surrounded by national parkland on the scenic Hudson River. historichydepark.org
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome R HI N E B E C K One of the largest collections of early aeroplanes in the world, antique autos, motorcycles, engines & memorabilia spanning 1900-1939. Take to the skies in a biplane ride any day of the week. Enjoy weekend airshows June-October with vintage aircraft and German Fokker WWI planes. oldrhinebeck.org
Walkway Over the Hudson P O U G H KEEP SI E The bridge (circa 1888) is a NY State Historic Park; 64.6m above the Hudson and 2.06km across, making it the world’s longest elevated pedestrian bridge. Enter at east or west side of river or ride the glass elevator for unbelievable views! walkway.org
Innisfree Garden
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Experience world-class opera, theater, dance, cabaret, film, and music at Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts featuring the annual SummerScape festival. fishercenter.bard.edu
Franklin D. Roosevelt Home on the Hudson is FDR’s birthplace and final resting place offering guided tours.
Eleanor Roosevelt’s Val-Kill is the private cottage home of one of the world’s most influential women.
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Arts at Bard College
Roosevelt-Vanderbilt National Historic Sites H Y D E PA RK
One of the top ten gardens in the world. The Asian “cup” gardens are a sublime composition of rock, water, wood and sky. innisfreegarden.org
DAYS 4-6 IN SYRACUSE
Destiny USA
More than 200 retail stores, dining opportunities and entertainment facilities; the largest facility of its kind in New York State and the 6th largest in the United States. destinyusa.com
Erie Canal Museum
Housed in the only remaining weigh lock building in the United States, this 1850 structure features a full size replica of a canal boat with many hands-on exhibits. eriecanalmuseum.org
Village of Skaneateles This quintessential Finger Lakes village offers fine boutique shopping, art galleries, placid scenery, great dining, scenic boat tours on Mid-Lakes Navigation (315-685-8500) and more. skaneateles.com
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que Home to businessmen, bikers and blues, Dinosaur Bar-B-Que offers critically- acclaimed American barbeque at the original “Dino�. dinosaurbarbque.com
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Offers insight into the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Native Americans that have lived in this area for a thousand years. The Onondaga Nation (south of Syracuse) remain among the last sovereign Indigenous peoples in the United States. skanonhcenter.org
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Albright-Knox Art Gallery
An outstanding center for modern and contemporary art, the collection at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery belongs among the world’s top international surveys of 20th century painting and sculpture. The collection includes Picasso, Monet, Rembrandt, Modigliani, Kieffer, Warhol and more. albrightknox.org
Canalside
The result of over $300 million in new development, Canalside hosts over 1,000 annual events. Every summer, outdoor yoga, children’s games and Thursday at Canalside concerts take place along the district’s Central Wharf. Each winter, throngs of visitors flock to the Ice at Canalside, a 35,000 square foot rink on the recreated Erie Canal that features, skating, curling, pond hockey and ice bikes. canalsidebuffalo.com
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Darwin Martin House Frank Lloyd Wright, America’s greatest architect, designed a unique residential complex for wealthy Buffalo businessman Darwin D. Martin and his family between 1903-1905. The house is considered by leading architecture scholars as one of Wright’s finest achievements of the Prairie period and, indeed, of his entire career. Visit one or all five Wright designed structures in Buffalo. darwinmartinhouse.org
Buffalo RiverWorks
Pickleball. Roller derby. Ziplining. Rock climbing. A new brewery in a grain elevator. And awesome waterfront views. Buffalo RiverWorks has kicked the redevelopment of Buffalo’s waterfront up yet another notch, bringing thousands in to its new restaurant and bar. buffaloriverworks.com
Double Decker Bus & Nickel City Tours
Explore Buffalo aboard an authentic British double decker bus. Enjoy entertaining tours of Canalside, the Outer Harbor, city architecture and all the stories of Buffalo’s amazing heritage. Nickel City Tours provides sightseeing tours showcasing the history and architecture of Buffalo. The buses are custom-made with nine rows of stadium seating allowing for unobstructed views of your surroundings, no matter where you sit. buffalodoubledeckerbus.com / nickelcitytours.com
Niagara Falls
Visit Niagara Falls State Park and take a ride on the Maid of the Mist. Then enjoy a Cave of the Winds Walk and a trolley ride through the park. visitbuffaloniagara.com/niagara-falls
HOTELS AND RECEPTIVE OPERATOR INFORMATION DAY 1-3 HUDSON VALLEY
DAY 4-6 SYRACUSE
DAY 7-9 BUFFALO NIAGARA
Hampton Inn Fishkill
Jefferson Clinton Hotel
Adam’s Mark Hotel
F ISH KIL L
hamptoninn.hilton.com/Fishkill
SYR ACUSE
jeffersonclintonhotel.com
BUFFALO
Hyatt house Fishkill
Jefferson Clinton Hotel
Hotel @ The Lafayette
F ISH KIL L
SYR ACUSE
BUFFALO
adamsmark.com
fishkill.house.hyatt.com
jeffersonclintonhotel.com
thehotellafayette.com
Best Western Plus The Inn & Suites at the Falls
Hampton Inn Syracuse North Millennium Hotel Buffalo SYR ACUSE
hamptoninn3.hilton.com
BUFFALO
POUGHKEEPSIE
Beekman Arms Delamater Inn
Jefferson Clinton Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott Buffalo Downtown/Canalside
millenniumbuffalo.com
bestwestern.com
SYR ACUSE
RHINEBECK
jeffersonclintonhotel.com
Hyatt house Fishkill
Hampton Inn Carrier Circle
Hyatt Regency Buffalo
F ISHKIL L
SYR ACUSE
BUFFALO
beekmandelamaterinn.com
These are suggested itineraries. Length of stay is customizable per individual request.
fishkill.house.hyatt.com
BUFFALO marriott.com
hamptoninn.com
buffalo.regency.hyatt.com
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