Directory
Alabama
U.S. Space & Rocket Center
One Tranquility Base Huntsville, AL 35805 Phone: 800-637-7223 Email: charitys@spacecamp.com www.spacecamp.com Contact: Charity StewartThe U.S. Space & Rocket Center, a Smithsonian Affiliate, is home to Space Camp and Aviation Challenge, the Apollo 16 capsule, the National Historic Landmark Saturn V rocket and world-class traveling exhibits. USSRC is the Official Visitor Center for NASA Marshall Space Flight Center and a showcase for national defense technologies developed at the U.S. Army’s Redstone Arsenal.
Alaska
Ciri Alaska Tourism Corporation
509 W. 4th Avenue Anchorage, AK 99501 Phone: 907-777-2808 www.CIRITourism.com Contact: Dee Buchanon
CIRI Alaska Tourism Corporation (CATC) offers tours to fit a variety of lifestyles and budgets. CATC owns a package tour and booking company, three lodges and Alaska’s #1 wildlife and glacier cruise company.
Arkansas
Fayetteville Visitors Bureau
21 South Block Ave Fayetteville, AR 72701 Phone: 479-521-5776 Email: jpennington@experiencefayetteville.com www.experiencefayetteville.com Contact: Julie Pennington
Heard of Wal-Mart? Bill Clinton? Then you’ve heard of us.
Fayetteville isn’t just a part of Northwest Arkansas, it IS Northwest Arkansas. All of the area’s attractions are just minutes away with the best ones located right within our city limits. From historical sites and outdoor activities, to unique shopping and nightlife, Fayetteville has it all. Our tour packages will show you all of the region’s best activities, then bring you back to the area’s most energetic and vibrant city.
Fort Smith CVB
2 North B Street Fort Smith, AR 72901 Phone: 800-637-1477 Email: tourism@fortsmith.org www.fortsmith.org Contact: Carolyn Joyce
Fort Smith – Site of the future U.S. Marshal’s Museum and named the TOP TRUE WESTERN TOWN in America 2013 by True West Magazine! Groups will “learn the Legends” and “live the history” as they visit Miss Laura’s (former bordello), walk in the footsteps of Judge Isaac C. Parker, the “hangin’ Judge” and Bass Reeves, the first black deputy marshal west of the Mississippi. Ride the train, trolley, or a 1935 Ferris Wheel! Customized itineraries, hub & spoke opportunities, step-on guides. Videos/DVD’s available. Come Live the History!
California
TRIPS
10941 Camarillo Street North Hollywood, CA 91602 Phone: 888-558-7477 Email: brian@gotripsinc.com www.gotripsinc.com Contact: Brian DoughtyTRIPS is a familiar name in the customized group travel business. With itineraries both international and domestic, TRIPS put a special “spin” on each departure. Whether it’s tasting homemade mozzarella in Italy or sipping tea in an Irish home, TRIPS makes sure each bank club reaps all the benefits of these special tour inclusions.
Colorado
Globus Family of Brands
5301 S. Federal Circle Littleton, CO 80123 Phone: 866-821-2752 Email: mlundquist@globusfamily.com www.globusfamilygroups.com Contact: Michael LundquistWith over 85 years in the travel industry and a longstanding reputation as the leader in group travel, the Globus family of brands has a vacation for everyone. Whether it’s a fully escorted, premium, independent, or river cruise vacation; with Globus, Cosmos, Monograms and Avalon Waterways you will get unmatched value, insider knowledge, and world-class customer service with every journey. We offer so much more than any competitor. Let us become your tour operator of choice today!
Kentucky
Shepherdsville-Bullitt County Tourism
395 Paroquet Springs Drive Shepherdsville, KY 40165 Phone: 502-543-8687 Email: Tbeam@travelbullitt.org www.travelbullitt.org Contact: Troy BeamShepherdsville, KY, just south of Louisville is Jim Beam Country. Experience the best distillery tour on the KY Bourbon Trail. Convenient lodging and attractions of all ages, Four Award Winning Wineries, Hawks View Glass Art Gallery and Café, Bernheim Forest, Shopping at Zappo’s 6pm.com shoes and more! Enjoy short two-day getaways or week long hub and spoke adventures.
Illinois
Chicago Southland CVB
2304 173rd Street Lansing, IL 60438 Phone: 888-895-3211 Email: grouptour@visitchicagosouthland.com www.tourchicagosouthland.com Contact: Jane BushongJust minutes from downtown Chicago, the Chicago Southland offers group tour planners accessibility, affordability and versatility, all with a full complement of services. Conveniently accessible throughout the Chicago-area via Interstates 80, 90, 94, 294, 355, 55 and 57, the Chicago Southland is an ideal group tour location.
City of Geneva
22 S. First St. Geneva, IL 60134 Phone: 630-938-4555 Email: grouptours@geneva.il.us www.geneva.il.us/explore Contact name: Jamie HeflinThe picturesque town of Geneva, Illinois is a great place to get away for a day or a short stay. The easily walkable downtown is home to over 150 independent shops and restaurants, many tucked into historic homes. Geneva, Illinois hosts award-winning festivals and events throughout the year.
INTERTRAV CORP.
203 State Avenue St. Charles, IL 60174 Phone: 800-624-8338 Email: mark@intertravcorp.com www.grouptripsandtravel.com Contact: Mark House
Group travel with InterTrav is easy; be as involved as you’d like or leave the planning to us. We feature: Flexible custom itineraries and group size; Bank Name recognition- your name and logo are featured
Indiana
Dearborn County Visitors Bureau
320 Walnut Street Lawrenceburg, IN 47025 Phone: 812-265-6999 Email: smcwilliams@visitsoutheastindiana.com www.toursoutheastindiana.com Contact: Sally McWilliamsDearborn County, Indiana, offers hands-on Gardening Workshops and “Arty Parties”, Historic Home Tours, Victorian Teas, Twilight Tour Mansion Dinners, signature Tours for the Cure Luncheons, Hollywood Casino, Brewery Tours, Mt. Tabor Alpaca Farm0 and the closes hotel rooms to the Creation Museum. A Marketing Support Program is available.
Iowa
Star Destinations
PO Box 456 Carroll, IA 51401 Phone: 800-284-4440 Email: pam@stardestinations.com www.stardestinations.com Contact: Pam CordermanStar Destinations is a custom tour operator dedicated to creating unique and exciting travel programs for group of all sizes. The long-term relationship we have established with our valued clients and suppliers is our proudest accomplishment. Choosing Star Destinations as your partner will guarantee full-service travel management that is creative, value-driven and worry-free.
Louisiana
The National WWII Museum
945 Magazine St. New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: 1-877-813-3329 x222 Email: group.sales@nationalww2museum.org www.nationalww2museum.org Contact: Ruth KatzThe National WWII Museum tells the story of the American experience in the war that changed the world™. Guaranteed to move and educate, The National WWII Museum features a 4D cinematic experience, interactive exhibits, soaring aircraft, personal histories and more. An incomparable experience for all generations. Open daily. Group rates available!
Maryland
Island In The Sun Cruises and Tours, Inc.
348 Thompson Creek Mall, $107 Stevensville, MD 21666 Phone: 410-827-3812 Email: bankclubs@crus-sun.com www.crus-sun.com Contact: Russ Rosenberry
A cruise-focused tour operator with worldwide cruise expertise specializes in packaging and customizing cruises and cruise-tours for bank clubs. Work directly with the owners and gain invaluable destination and “sail what we sell” experience. Let us surpass your expectations and your club will enjoy cruising time and time again.
Massachusetts
Grand Circle Travel
347 Congress Street Boston, MA 02210 Phone: 800-866-3297 Email: srosenberg@gct.com www.gct.com Contact: Same RosenbergSince 1958, more than two million Americans have traveled overseas with Grand Circle Corporation, whose mission is to “help change people’s lives.” Through travel brands Overseas Adventure Travel, Grand Circle Cruise Line and Grand Circle Travel, Grand Circle offers 80+ small ship and river ships cruises, small group adventures, escorted tours, and extended stay vacations worldwide- at per diems that typically are $50-$500 less than those of other tour operators and cruise lines.
Minnesota
Landmark Tours
1304 University Ave. NE, #201 Minneapolis, MN 55413 Phone: 651-490-5408 Email: john@landmark-tours.com www.landmark-tours.com Contact: John LyonsLandmark Tours celebrates 25 years of providing well-planned domestic packages to group programs across the country. Our unique combination of personal service, excellent quality and flexibility has rewarded us with many longstanding partnerships. Ask us, or one of our partners, how Landmark Tours can help strengthen your group travel program.
Mississippi
Ohr O’Keefe Museum of Art
386 Beach Boulevard Biloxi/MS/39530 Phone: 228-374-5547 Email: info@georgeohr.org www.georgeohr.orgThe Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art—designed by Frank Gehry, architect of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao—pays homage to the exuberant avant-garde vision of George E. Ohr, America’s first art potter. OOMA’s stainless steel pods and adjacent galleries stand as tribute to the creative spirit of two American masters.
Mississippi Museum of Art
380 South Lamar Street Jackson, Mississippi 39201 Phone 601.960.1515 www.msmuseumart.orgMississippi’s largest art museum, the Mississippi Museum of Art holds a permanent collection of 5,000 plus works, including the largest collection of art by and relating to Mississippians. The Museum also hosts world class traveling exhibitions and boasts a diverse calendar of events and programs. Visit www.msmuseumart.org to learn more.
Missouri
Cruises and Tours Worldwide
2440 S. Brentwood Boulevard St. Louis, MO 63144 Phone: 800-435-2710 Email: anne@cruises-toursworldwide.com www.cruises-toursworldwide.com Contact: Anne DavisSince 1981, we have specialized in customizing incredible travel experiences for bank travel clubs. We offer unlimited earning potential and complimentary tours according to your requirements. Find out why so many banks entrust us with their most valuable customers.
Greater St. Charles CVB
230 S. Main Street St. Charles, MO 63301 Phone: 636-946-7776 Email: gmaxon@historicstcharles.com www.historicstcharles.com Contact: Greg MaxonFounded in 1769, St. Charles is a city rich in historical sites. The brick paved street along our ten block Nationally Registered Historic District leads the way to over 125 specialty shops and restaurants, Missouri’s First State Capitol, the Foundry Art Centre, and the Ameristar Casino Resort and Spa.
Joplin Convention & Visitors Bureau
602 S Main, Joplin MO 64801 Joplin, MO 64801 Phone: 417.625.4790 Email: eslifka@joplinmo.org www.visitjoplinmo.com Contact: Erin SlifkaLocated on historic Route 66 at the crossroads of I-44 and I-49, Joplin is a convenient location for tour groups. From historical museums to art galleries, nature centers to a chocolate factory, Joplin is a wonderful and affordable destination for the entire family
New York
Twin Travel Concepts
451 Eichybush Road Kinderhook, NY 12106 Phone: 917-575-6600 Email: nick@twintravelconcepts.com www.twintravelconcepts.com Contact: Nicholas CalderazzoThe cultural diversity of the Berkshires Mountains and Hudson Valley are an example of how we pair and customize each group’s experience throughout the Northeast. Gardens and mansions of the Brandywine Valley; exotic and delicious Quebec, behind-the-scenes New York City; call/email to create a program that will wow your travelers.
North Carolina
Billy Graham Library
4330 Westmont Drive Charlotte, NC 28217 Phone: 704 401-3200 Email: ssjohnson@bgea.org www.billygrahamlibrary.org Contact: Sonya JohnsonMillions have been impacted by Billy Graham. Now many more can learn about him and be inspired by his message of God’s love. Through state-of-the-art multimedia exhibits, films, and memorabilia, you can relive the historic moments of his life and that of his wife, Ruth Bell Graham.
Nevada
Elko Convention & Visitors Authority
700 Moren Way Elko, Nevada 89801 Phone: 800-248-3556 Email: tom@elkocva.com www.exploreelko.com Contact: Tom LesterElko has over 2300 hotel rooms, 2 golf courses and 5 large casinos. While in Elko tour the Western Folklife Center, Northeastern Nevada Museum, Sherman Station and the new 20 million dollar California Trails Interpretive Center. Lamoille Canyon and Angle Lake scenic byways offer spectacular views, hiking, biking, wildlife and photography.
New Mexico
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
500 Terrance Ave., Chama, NM & 5234 B Hwy 285, Antonito, CO 81120 Phone: 888-890-2737 Email: groups@cumbrestoltec.com www.cumbrestoltec.com Contact: Corrine WilliamsThe Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad is a narrow gauge scenic railroad running between Chama, NM and Antonito, CO. Take the opportunity to experience the authentic west! Trains run daily out of each depot at 10am from Memorial Day weekend through mid-October. Lunch is included and group rates are available.
South Dakota
Rapid City CVB
444 Mt. Rushmore Rd. North Rapid City, SD 57701 Phone: 605-718-8481 Email: whitcher@visitrapidcity.com www.tourrapidcity.com Contact: Julie Jones-WhitcherDo Big Things in Rapid City. Surrounded by bucket list-worthy experiences, like Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse, everyday has big potential. Rapid City offers the perfect home base for your Black Hills tour with a vibrant main street America experience, unique attractions and urban pleasures including accommodations, restaurants and shopping.
Sioux Falls CVB
200 N. Phillips Ave. Suite 102 Sioux Falls, SD 57104 Phone: 605-373-2028 Email: asteiner@siouxfalls.com www.VisitSiouxFalls.com/GroupTours Contact name: Alexa SteinerSouth Dakota’s largest city offers many tours and expeditions conveniently located at the junction of I-29 and I-90. The Sioux Falls CVB can provide you with a variety of customized itineraries and compimentary group services. Request a free guide to get started planning today!
Tennessee
Cracker Barrel® Old Country Store
Lebanon, Tennessee 37088-0787 Phone: 1-800-576-7693 www.Crackerbarrel.comFrom our homestyle cooking to our country store filled with gifts and games for everyone, it’s like we were custom built just for you. It’s our way of making sure everyone on the road is taken care of.
Nashville Convention & Visitors Corporation
Nashville, TN 37219 Phone: 615-259-4730 Email: amy@visitmusiccity.com www.visitmusiccity.com Contact: Amy SpearIt’s fascinating how what seems to be ordinary becomes the extraordinary! Where else can you experience legendary music and performances, trace the footsteps of history, stroll through breath-taking gardens and enjoy culture at its finest without leaving the city? Nashville! Now more than ever, Music City is the ideal group destination with world-class attractions, thrilling entertainment and dynamic group packages.
Maury County CVB
8 Public Square Columbia, TN 38401 Phone: 888-851-1860 Email: bleifheit@maurycounty-tn.gov www.antebellum.com Contact: Becky LeifheitThe Antebellum Homes Capital of Tennessee invites you to enjoy beautiful historic homes, a Presidential site/exhibit hall, antiques, specialty shopping, great foods, and true Southern hospitality in Maury County, TN. Less than an hour south of Nashville. Visit www.antebellum.com or call 888-852-1860.
Elvis Presley’s Graceland
3717 Elvis Presley Blvd. Memphis, TN 38116 Phone: 901-332-3322 | 800-238-2000 Email: reservations@graceland.com www.Graceland.comExperience the ultimate rock ‘n’ roll pilgrimage at Elvis Presley’s Graceland in Memphis. During your visit, explore Graceland Mansion while enjoying an enhanced audio-guided tour featuring commentary by Elvis and his daughter Lisa Marie. In addition you can check out Elvis’ car museum, his custom jets and much more.
Ole Smoky Moonshine
903 Parkway Gatlinburg, TN 37738 Phone: 865-621-0925 Email: johnny@osdistillery.com www.olesmokymoonshine.com Contact: Johnny BakerCome see “America’s Most Visited distillery” located in downtown Gatlinburg just through traffic light #8. We offer free distillery tours and moonshine tastings. Live bluegrass daily noon till close, Cracker Barrel rockers to sit in, relax and enjoy the music. Complete retail area with an array of Ole Smoky merchandise and our moonshine available for purchase. Public restrooms, motorcoach friendly with complimentary offsite parking, Bootlegger’s Winery and two restaurants make up the rest of what’s known as Moonshine Holler. Our second distillery is scheduled to open at The Island in Pigeon Forge in summer 2014.
Texas
Kerrville Convention & Visitors Bureau
2108 Sidney Baker Kerrville, Texas 78028 Phone : 830-792-3535 Email :charlie@kerrvilletexascvb.com kerrvilletexascvb.com Contact: Charlie McIlvain, CTP, IOMRetreat. Relax. Take your time in Kerrville! The Guadalupe River runs tranquilly through this unique community nestled in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. Kerrville has a rare blend of arts, live theater productions and other cultural events, fishing, golf, tennis, canoeing, kayaking, festivals and special events, unique shopping and dining opportunities. Experience an exceptional quality of life in Kerrville!
Washington, D.C.
Newseum
555 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20001 Phone: 202-292-6690 Email: groupsales@newseum.org www.newseum.org Contact: Monica GarneyFind out for yourself why everyone is calling the Newseum the best experience in Washington, D.C. Seven levels of unique and interactive exhibits explore how news affects our shared experiences of historic moments. There is something for everyone in the Newseum’s 15theaters and 15 galleries.
Wisconsin
Country Travel DISCOVERIES
13500 Watertown Plank Road, Ste 107 Elm Grove, WI 53122 Phone: (855) 744-8747 Email: groups@CountryTravelDiscoveries.com www.CountryTravelDiscoveries.com/groupsOur unique, handcrafted, off-the-beaten-path tours give groups a stellar travel experience and leaders peace of mind. Discounts on dozens of land, rail, cruise, international, and agricultural tours, custom/private-label options for larger groups, insurance, coop promotions and other benefits make planning, selling and enjoying the trip of a lifetime a snap!
Manitowoc & Two Rivers Area Visitor and Convention Bureau
4221 Calumet Avenue Manitowoc, WI 54221-0966 Phone: 920-686-3077 Email: beichelberg@manitowoc.info www.manitowoc.info Contact: Bill EichelbergLocated on the picturesque West Coast of Lake Michigan, the communities of Manitowoc and Two Rivers invites you to come and “Coast for a While.” Enjoy our Midwestern Hospitality as you find numerous unique, interesting, tasty and fun adventures. Check our website or give us a call. Come, visit and enjoy.
The Fireside Dinner Theater
1131 Janesville Avenue Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 Phone: 800-477-9505 Email: Jackie@firesidetheatre.com www.firesidetheatre.com Contact: Jackie BriskoA visit to The Fireside Dinner Theatre is so much more than you’d ever expect! Superb Musicals, Fine dining, Spectacular Shops and Fabulous Service make The Fireside Wisconsin’s #1 year-round motorcoach. Join us as we celebrate 50 years of Klopcic family hospitality and 37 seasons of professional theatre.
Visit Milwaukee
648 N Plankinton Ave., Ste 425 Milwaukee, WI 53203 Phone: 414-287-4249 Email: grouptour@milwaukee.org www.visitmilwaukee.org Contact: Jill HauckCome experience the unique mix of old-world charm and new-world vigor that makes Milwaukee an ideal tour destination. Polish Fest, German Fest, Irish Fest, and African World Festival have all been named Top 100 Events by the ABA. Mansions, gardens, world-renowned museums, breweries, sporting events and Potawatomi Bingo Casino offer year-round excitement.