Groups on Nashville excursion must be sure find time to visit the majestically beautiful Tennessee State Capitol. The stately limestone Greek Revival style building rises dramatically from its foundation on a well-landscaped hill in downtown Nashville and appears today much as it did when it first opened in 1859 after 14 challenging years of construction, a commanding tribute to the people of Tennessee and the crowning achievement of noted architect William Strickland, who died unexpectedly during the project and was buried in the north façade. Inside the impressively appointed building guests will find, amongst the cast iron railings and spiral staircases, marble columns and elaborate light fixtures a range of fascinating artwork and artifact “of the day;” a fine example of 19th century renderings as well as a testament to our growth as a Nation. Magnificent statuary honoring Sam Davis, Sgt. Alvin York, and Presidents Andrew Jackson and Andrew Johnson as well as the tombs of President and Mrs. James K. Polk are sited on the Capitol grounds; guided tours are available Monday through Friday on the hour. Don’t forget to ask your chaperone about the bullet hole in the stone rail of the main stairs!

The Bay Colony Historical Tours located in Boston, invites you to visit the city and so much more! Other areas include: Bunker Hill Monument, The Boston Massacre Sight, USS Constitution, Paul Revere and the Old North Church. There are several tours offered for your group to consider. These include The Boston City Tour, Lexington Concord and Cambridge Tour, and the Plymouth Tour.

The Boston City Tour is designed to acquaint guests with the events and influences which have contributed to the development of Boston, from its early colonial days, through commercial expansion and maritime successes, into a 21st century center of culture, technology, medicine, and finance. Enjoy a visit to Beacon Hill, which is known for its architecture, cobblestone streets, elegant townhouses and 19th century gas lamps. Visitors will explore revolutionary Boston as you follow in the footsteps of their Puritan founders along the Freedom Trail! You will get to view the Old Granary Burying Ground, the final resting place of such illustrious Americans as Paul Revere, John Hancock, Sam Adams and the five killed in the Boston Massacre.

The Lexington Concord and Cambridge tour begins with the group traveling across the Charles River from Boston to Cambridge, home of Harvard College, known as the oldest college in the United States, and Massachusetts Institute of technology. While in Cambridge, your guide will take you on a walking tour of Harvard Yard. Guests will have the opportunity to see Widner Memorial Library, Memorial Chapel, Weld Hall, where former President Kennedy resided; and the Wadsworth House where George Washington slept.

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Groups on Music City getaway won’t want to miss a stop at this beautiful AND conveniently located indoor “mega mall” – Tennessee’s largest – featuring fabulous outlet and value retail shopping and excellent casual, quick-bite to full-service dining options. Over 200 popular storefronts , cafes, restaurants and specialty shops hawking everything under the sun await super-shoppers in need of an exciting vacation-time spree! Enhance that tired travel wardrobe, do a little window shopping and browsing, pick up perfect gifts for friends and family back home or follow your nose to some fantastic foodstuffs! When you’ve shopped til you can shop no more and possibly even saved more than you ever imagined in spite of it, and that yummy dinner needs to make room for dessert, Regal Cinemas/IMAX theater serves up BIG-screen entertainment almost certain to leave you craving something sweetly satisfying post-popcorn: how about a stop by Marble Slab Creamery, where freshly baked waffle cone perfumes the air around you as you make that all-important decision: one scoop, or two?

The Ride the Duck Tour Company has a location in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This is a sightseeing experience you won’t want to miss! It is perfect for families, family reunions, and organizational events. These land and water vehicles are amazing and fun. Your group may want to view the historic streets and neighborhoods or splash down in the water for an exciting cruise! DURING these tours, the group can quack along with the captain and the music. The captain is entertaining and mixes music, fun and history into an interactive land and water unique experience. While on the tour, the captain will tell fascinating stories about the past and the present. Group members will be educated about history, famous personalities, and the area’s impact on the state and nation. The ducks are climate controlled so you can go on a tour rain or shine. You will also ride by many interesting local attractions and historic sights. Enjoy the entertainment and fun on the tour and even dance in your seat along with the fun music!

Eastern State Penitentiary is a historic site located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The prison was founded in 1829. It was in use for 142 years, closing in 1971. At one time, the penitentiary was the most expensive building in the United States. The Wagon wheel floor plan was the model used to reform criminals. This model focused on strict isolation of the prisoners. There are 300 prisons over four continents that have since adopted this model. The location is also known for its grand architecture. Your group is sure to experience interesting sights while touring the facility. There are various options to consider when planning a trip.  These may include but are not limited to: hands-on history demonstrations, interactive audio voice tours, and observing exhibits in the prison Museums. These three tours are included in the cost of admission. The hands-on history tours involve group participation. They are offered in the regular season but can also be booked in the winter months. These demonstrations are shorter in length usually five minutes or less. One possible choice is for you to learn how to unlock an escape-proof iron cell door. During the audio tour, guests will be provided with an Mp3 player and headset. You will find an audio guide to help you through the complex. Listen to guards, wardens, and inmates that describe their prison experiences. This will enhance the walkthrough for the group immensely! The penitentiary has housed some famous prisoners. These include, Willie Sutton and Al Capone. While touring the location your group will be able to see Capone’s restored 19^th century cell, hear stories of inmate escapes, and marvel at the exquisite art installations. There is also an annual tour for your group to consider called “Behind Terror Walls.” This is offered in the fall. Winter Adventure Tours are also available for the group to enjoy as well. Eastern State Penitentiary is a one of a kind prison with an interesting historical background.

The Civil War and Underground Railroad Museum is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Museum interprets the struggle for freedom, equality and national unity in 19th-century America, to inspire a better understanding of that struggle and a renewed dedication to its importance today. During a visit to the Museum, the group will encounter real things that belonged to the real people who “lived” during the Civil War. Featured artifacts include the following: clothes, supplies, arms they used, the relics of those who fought and died for freedom we cherish, and the compelling stories that went with those struggles. The location has a library, bookstore, and offers various programs to its visitors. The holdings in the library include: regimental and unit histories, biographies and memoirs, published diaries and letters, and works on topics such as abolitionism and slavery, naval history, women in the Civil War, espionage, medicine, and surgery. The tours offered are interpretive and use reenactments to educate visitors. The Featured tours include: the Ream’s Station Tour, the First Day at Chancellorsville Tour, the Mine Run Tour, the Slaughter pen Farm Tour, the Spring Hill Tour,  and the Third Winchester Tour.

Here you will find the toys you had as a kid as well as the ones you wish you could have had! It is like Christmas everyday when you visit the World’s Largest Toy Museum. Members of your group love being able to remember their childhood toys and there is no better place to do it than at a toy museum!

The wildly popular “Titanic Museum Attraction” in entertainment capitol Branson, Missouri is described as “the most lavish monument to the sea’s most famous disaster” as well as the “best storytelling museum in the world!” Staged on a beautiful, eerily-true half-scale replica of the legendary luxury liner Titanic built by John Joslyn, the man who led a 1987 expedition to her actual resting place, the Museum tenders groups out and about on Show Me State holiday a totally immersive, absolutely unforgettable two hour tour experience. Step through the iceberg, receive your boarding ticket (with the name of an actual passenger on it) and travel back in time to that darkest day as you imagine yourself anticipating a cruise to end all cruises, blissfully unaware of the deadly frozen obstacle lying just ahead in the frigid, black waters. Ascend the grand staircase, masterfully steer the ship, touch an “iceberg,” and practice transmitting a desperate SOS signal; hear the stories of famous passengers who sailed on Titanic’s fateful maiden voyage. The night of the unspeakable tragedy, the ill-fated vessel’s eight faithful musician’s played their hearts out as the ship and its passengers slipped beneath the icy surface of the Atlantic; they are wonderfully honored in a new and thrilling, world-exclusive tribute exhibit detailing their lives and legacies as true heroes. At the end of your amazing Titanic adventure, you and your travel partners learn whether “your” passengers survived the horrible disaster – or perished along with most of the guests – and the stoic Captain – in frigid 28 degree waters!

Groups in search of the quintessential Show Me State holiday will not want to miss a visit to wonderfully nostalgic Historic Downtown Branson, a destination in itself, featuring the very best in shopping, dining, entertainment, galleries and special events and famous local attractions all steeped in charming, old-time ambiance. Hop the free trolley from Branson Landing and experience all the heartwarming, days-gone-by wonder of bustling Downtown! The Centennial Museum is a fine culmination of years of passion and love of the rich heritage and history of Branson and Taney County folk, presenting a series of rotating and mini exhibits and a variety of fascinating displays and is a definite must-see while visiting the District; admission is free. Branson Hot Hits Theatre features live Do-
Wop and Motown performances…and coffee cake! Branson Scenic Railway takes guests on narrated round-trip luxury train excursions through the stunning Ozark Countryside while ever-popular Branson Ghosts and Legends Tour is chockfull of local history, mystery, legends and stories of the past; follow brave guides through the spooky dark streets and alleyways of Downtown on a spine-tingling, 90 minute ghost hunting experience. Main Street Lake Cruises offer incredible sightseeing and dinner cruises and scenic tours aboard the Lake Queen, a modern-day riverboat replica, or the Landing Princess, a 100’ luxury yacht, as well as paddle boat rentals on beautiful Lake Taneycomo. Visit the Arkansas Diamond Mine for an authentic bauble or bangle to commemorate your Branson getaway or hit up the Downtown Flea Market and see if you don’t score that perfect must-have treasure! Treat yourself to a relaxing spa visit-tune up that tan, indulge in adventure-worthy nails or a new do, or just relax your cares away before dinner – talented full-service day spa and salon attendants ensure your wish is their command! Downtown happenings staged throughout the year – Plum Nellie Days, the Old Time Fiddle Contest, Autumn Daze Arts and Crafts Festival , Santa’s Workshop, the Adoration Parade and Lighting Ceremony and the Spring Fling Drag Race and Car Show -continue to draw the crowds –there’s something for everyone. Local eateries tender hungry groups satisfying breakfast, lunch and dinner menus featuring classic American fare, fresh sandwiches, burgers and shakes, pizza and Italian, great steaks, authentic Mexican and all your favorite sweet treats – homemade fudge, desserts, ice cream and candy that will tickle those childhood tastebuds and nicely cap your tour of friendly Historic Downtown Branson!

Here is the place to take your travel group for a good meal and entertainment. Before the show starts, you can take some time and stroll through the stables to see all the horses and head into Carriage Room to view the opening act. Dixie Stampede offers a four course meal with your show. These country home-style meals are sure to make your group happy and the show will be like none you have ever experienced before.