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Located in Maryland is the Baltimore Museum of Art. The location features several tours, collections, and exhibitions for visitors to enjoy. Adult and family programs are also offered. The museum holds 90,000 works of art. Featured exhibitions include the following, works by Pablo Picasso, Paul Cezanne, the largest holding of works by Henri Matisse in the world, and Vincent van Gogh. Your group may also enjoy viewing the Sculpture Gardens which feature a 100-year survey of modern and contemporary sculpture. These beautiful gardens are on a nearly three acre landscape in the heart of the city. The location offers a variety of tours. These include: Group Tours, Audio Tours, Self-guided Tours, and Drop-in Tours. On the group tour guests will be led by a docent on a one hour tour that can be tailored to fit the needs of the group. Another tour available is the Artful Stories: a BMA Family Tour which is an audio-guided exploration of 20 items in the collection. There are a variety of collections for your viewing pleasure. These include but are not limited to the following: African, American, European, Antioch Mosaics, Asian Contemporary, Modern, Native American, and Textiles. This location is fascinating and fun for the entire group. You will see many interesting works of art and also get to tour the museum as well.

While your group is in Baltimore, you should consider checking out the USS Constellation. The ship was launched on September 7, 1797. In December of 1799, the ship sailed to the West Indies. Visitors will have the opportunity to see exhibits and check out the ship itself as part of the experience. The visit should begin at the Museum Gallery. Group members will learn about the history of the USS Constellation. Guests can check out fascinating artifacts and personal effects from some of the crewmembers. After looking at the artifacts in the museum, your group can climb aboard the ship and examine her inner-workings and learn about her fascinating history. There are crewmembers on board the ship to answer questions pertaining to the history of the vessel. The USS Constellation is one of four historic ships located in Baltimore.

Visitors will have the opportunity to check out the four decks of the vessel as part of the experience. The top deck is known as the spar deck and is where all sailing operations took place. The next deck is known as the gun deck. This is the area where the ship’s main battery of guns, the Captain’s Cabin and the Galley are located. As your group explores further, you will come to the berth deck which is the place where the majority of the crewmembers lived and socialized. The final deck is known as the ship’s hold. This area is where food, water and gear for a crew of 325 was stowed. Group members can do things such as pull on some lines, participate in a gun drill or see what is cooking in the galley in the course of the visit.

Groups on Tennessee getaway in search of an extra-sensory evening activity will want to check out Nashville Ghost Tours! A variety of intriguing options get you and your travel partners after-dark face time with the mysterious and macabre side of Music City. Be regaled with intoxicatingly intriguing tales of Nashville’s past as you visit “spirited” taverns; enter at your own risk and feel free to enjoy a beverage while you “meet” your guides and clink a toast –to ghosts! Hop into a converted hearse and embark on a 60-minute tour of some of Nashville’s most infamous “haunted” sites, or opt to scare that big dinner off with a narrated lantern-lit 90 minute trek through the city’s most notoriously “occupied” landmarks. Be regaled with terrifying tales surrounding Ryman Auditorium, Printer’s Alley and the Tennessee State Capitol, visit Nashville’s oldest-and scariest- cemetery, meet the ghosts of Union Station and learn the sordid details of a “Murder on Music Row.” Experience firsthand the nervous rush of anticipation and spine-tingling chills of stepping into documented haunts; decide for yourself if it’s more than “just your imagination.” Don’t forget your camera – you’ll want to capture sightings – and remember to wear comfortable shoes, in case beating a hasty retreat is your only “recourse”!

Visitors on Music City getaway will definitely want to make a stop at the Tennessee State Museum, featuring three floors and over 120,000 square feet of permanent as well as fresh, ever-changing Tennessee-related exhibits, including one of the world’s most comprehensive collections of Civil War uniforms, weapons and battle flags. The Military Museum, a branch of the Tennessee State Museum, located in the War Memorial Building across the street, showcases exhibits dealing with America’s overseas conflicts, beginning with the Spanish-American War in 1898 and ending with World War II in 1945. Originally created to house World War I artifacts and other collections from the State, the State Museum’s fascinating arrangements treat visitors today to a rich cross section of Tennessee history, from a fascinating look at Prehistoric native cultures and a trek through the wild frontier first discovered by Spanish conquistadors to studies of the gloriously prosperous Antebellum period, the terrible upheaval and division of the Civil War and an introduction to the Post-Civil War South. The Museum Store tenders guests a fabulous array of beautiful jewelry, masterful wood carvings, hand crafted soaps, wonderful pottery and fine photography by noted Tennessee artisans.

While your adult group is in Los Angeles, you should check out the Dearly Departed Tours Museum, which has memorabilia related to the deaths of famous celebrities. You will have the opportunity to explore the gallery and take one of the tours they offer during the visit. There are a variety of tour options for you to enjoy. Participants can take tours such as The Tragical History Tour, the Hollywood Movie Tour, the Horror Film Location Tour, the CarpenTour, and the Helter Skelter Tour. The Tragical History Tour is a multimedia bus tour. During the experience, visitors will travel to different homes and locations throughout Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and the Sunset Strip where your favorite celebrities have died. Participants will see death places of people such as Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Rebecca Schaeffer, and Dominique Dunne. The team will also learn about forgotten stars whose demise is nothing less than spectacular. During the Hollywood Movie Tour, the group will journey through the streets of Hollywood where you will discover some of the most memorable locations that have been featured on the silver screen. Participants will see film locations such as the Green Hornet, Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?, Chinatown, Ed Wood, Get Shorty, The Italian Job, Sunset Boulevard, National Lampoon’s Vacation, L.A. Confidential, Charlie’s Angels, and Galaxy Quest. The Horror Film Tour takes place during the month of October. The guide will be decked out in Michael Myers gear. You will pose with them at various film locations as the films play on the company’s movie theater on wheels. Participants will see locations from films such as Halloween (1978 and 2007), Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Ed Wood (1994, A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984), and Zombieland.

The FDR Memorial is located in Washington, D.C. The U.S. National Park service is the second location that contains this iconic history Franklin Roosevelt made a famous speech at this location in 1936. The first memorial consisted of a marble block stone that now stands at the National Archives Building, facing the U.S. Navy Memorial. The dedication took place on May 2nd, 1997. In August 1955, a decade after Roosevelt’s death, Congress established a commission to create a memorial of the 32nd U.S. president. Four years later, a location for the memorial was chosen. It was halfway between the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials, along the Tidal Basin. Many design competitions were held over the years but it wasn’t until 1978 that a design was chosen. The commission decided Lawrence Halprin’s design was the best memorial design, a 7.5 acre memorial that represented both President Roosevelt and his era. Unlike the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials, which are compact, covered, and focused on one statue of the presidents, the FDR memorial is vast, uncovered, and focused on several different aspects. Specifically, it focused on numerous statues, quotes, and waterfalls. Halprin’s design tells the story of the president and the country in chronological order. There are four rooms which represent the 12 years of FDR’s presidency. The memorial now stands as a reminder of some of America’s tougher times, including World War II and the Great Depression.

Groups plotting a restful Nashville holiday won’t want to bypass this traditional riverboat cruise opportunity. The magnificent 300 foot General Jackson – the largest showboat in the world – ferries guests past natural and manmade landmarks and points of interest on Nashville’s beautiful Cumberland River; stunning views from  four massive decks treat guests to incredible views of the Tennessee countryside. A variety of options allow you to design your perfect riverboat experience  – leisurely lunchtime and holiday cruises and peaceful evening excursions including mouthwatering Southern- Style luncheon buffets, elegant prime rib dinners, Victorian Theatre and classic showboat musical performances and comedy routines in the grand ole Nashville tradition ensure your group will come away with wonderful lifetime memories!

The Pentagon, also known as Department of Defense headquarters, is located in Washington, D.C. The location is considered to be one of the world’s largest office buildings. Tours are offered and dynamically highlight the respective missions of the five Armed Services, the office of the Secretary of Defense and the joint staff. There is a 60-minute presentation that will include a 1.49 mile walk through the building. The group will view: colorful displays, historic photographs depicting significant moments in military history, including the 9/11 Memorial Chapel. The building was constructed at the start of World War II to bring all offices of what was then termed—the department of war together in a single building. The location now contains offices for the departments of the Army, Air Force, and navy, and the office of the Secretary of Defense. Leaders of the United States military have played critical roles in American foreign policy and military operations abroad—from the Cuban Missile Crisis to the Iraq Wars.

The Zoological Park, also known as the National Zoo, is located in Washington, D.C. The zoo is 163 acres and will take several hours for the group to see all of the featured animals and exhibits. There are various animals that are located outdoors for visitors to observe. These include: sloth bears, seals, giant pandas, great cats, and sea lions. The zoo has a new exhibit featuring 58 different species all coexisting peacefully under a brightly colored, open-air pavilion. It is called the Speedwell Foundation Conservation Carousel. The exhibit features some beloved endangered species including: giant pandas, Komodo dragons, and cheetahs. The attraction will be fun for all ages! Other exhibits include Amazonia, Asian Trail, American Trail, and Primates. Amazonia features a living tropical forest, home to free-ranging animals, and a large aquarium in which dozens of fish species swim. While on the Asian Trail, the group will observe seven species including the following: fishing cats, red pandas, sloth bears, clouded leopards, Asian small-clawed otters, a Japanese giant salamander, and giant pandas. Guided tours are also available along with programs offered by rangers.