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assachusetts is a unique and historic state where so much has happened in the past: from the start of the Revolutionary War to the birthplace of great presidents to where the remnants of the international whaling community of the 19th century still linger. Massachusetts is a petite state, packed full of events, activities, the arts, outdoor recreation, and more tours and sightseeing than often imagined. Fish, camp, hike or bike in the spring. Eat ice cream and
800-227-6277 Blue Man Group 74 Warrenton St. Boston, MA 02116 617-542-6700 www.blueman.com Add some color to your next Boston group tour. There's no spoken language, so Blue Man Group is ideal for people of all ages, languages and cultures. Whatever the purpose or size of your event, we can accommodate your needs or even customize a show specifically for you. CambridgeSide Galleria 100 Cambridgeside Place Cambridge, MA 02141 Group Sales 617-621-8668 csginfo@nedevelopment.com www.shopcambridgeside.com An urban shopping center, perfect for tour groups, with a waterfront location boasting more than 120 stores and restaurants. Register your group for a free gift and coupon, as well as convenient motorcoach parking. Greater Merrimack Valley CVB 61 Market St., Unit 1C Lowell, MA 01852 Courtney O'Malley 978-459-6150 sales@merrimackvalley.org www.merrimackvalley.org/plan-your-group-tour Welcome to Greater Merrimack Valley, the region where freedom began. Groups will love the plethora of history, culture, arts and dining options.
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MICHIGAN cheer on the Red Sox at Boston’s Fenway Park in the summer. Dogsled or ski at one of the 12 ski areas during the winter. It’s a state where ocean views, beaches and mountaintops are a short drive away, where you can travel back to the ´witch hysteria, ´ the Pilgrims’ landing and the Underground Railroad. So come and see for yourself: Massachusetts, It’s All Here.
MassVacation.com The House of the Seven Gables 115 Derby St. Salem, MA 01970 Ryan Conary 978-744-0991, ext. 104 rconary@7gables.org www.7gables.org/visit/group-tours Discover The House of the Seven Gables. Built in 1668, this National Historic Landmark is a treasure of American history.
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ichigan is rich with diverse natural, man-made, and cultural offerings. With activities ranging from aquariums to zoos, museums, galleries, lighthouses, waterfalls, stunning gardens, award-winning wineries, and of course, Motown music and automotive history, there are endless options, all waiting to pamper your group. And with over 3,200 miles of shoreline and 11,000 inland lakes, Michigan has more freshwater coastline than any other
800-513-6424 Cornwell's Dinner Theatre 18935 15 1/2 Mile Rd. Marshall, MI 49068 Patti Cornwell 800-228-4315 patti@turkeyville.com www.turkeyville.com A quaint, one-of-a-kind restaurant in Marshall, Michigan. Since 1984, this facility has evolved into a full-fledged entertainment complex boasting a unique performing arts experience.
Old Sturbridge Village 1 Old Sturbridge Village Rd. Sturbridge, MA 01566 Group Sales 800-733-1830 osvsales@osv.org www.osv.org A "must-see" New England attraction which depicts life in an early 19th-century rural Village, featuring costumed historians, antique buildings, water-powered mills, and a working farm. You can view antiques, meet heritage breed animals, and take part in hands-on crafts.
The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History 315 E. Warren Ave. Detroit, MI 48201 313-494-5808 tours@thewright.org www.thewright.org The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History is the world's largest institution dedicated to the African American experience. The world-renowned facility has outstanding exhibits that celebrate significant events and accomplishments of African Americans.
The Peabody Essex Museum 161 Essex St. Salem, MA 01970 Group Tours 866-745-1876 grouptours2000@pem.org www.pem.org There are many reasons to come to PEM—each experience is worth the trip. PEM is the place to come for enjoyment, enrichment, sharing with family and friends, and creative stimulation.
Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum 18335 N. Whitefish Point Rd. Paradise, MI 49768 888-492-3747 www.shipwreckmuseum.com Museum patrons learn about the perils of maritime transport on the Great Lakes at the Whitefish Point Light Station, an Historic Site on the National Register of Historic Places. See the Whitefish Point Light Tower, in continuous operation for 155 years, the oldest operating lighthouse on Lake Superior.
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