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If you are looking for a place that is new and different and full of great experiential opportunities for your group, then check out Grove City, Ohio.

The Reagan Library, the Lyndon B. Johnson Ranch and other historic sites across America pay homage to the leaders that have shaped our nation.

The charming town of Fredericksburg, Texas takes great pride in its German heritage yet is a true Texas Hill Country treasure full of group-friendly activities.

A UFO exhibit in Myrtle Beach, the charming town of Gatlinburg, Tennessee, the racing action in Cabarrus County, North Carolina are just a few of the South escapes your group will

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Buzz on the Bus News and notes for bus tour planners Step Inside the New Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum The Country Music Hall of

Fame®

As a result of its pioneering 2001 downtown relocation, the museum now sits at the epicenter of Nashville's rapidly growing

and Museum officially

core. Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums since 1987,

revealed the final phase of its state-of-the-art expansion on April

the museum has been assembling its two-million-item collection

15 with the opening of an additional 10,000 square feet of

since 1967. Using its unrivaled collection and expertise, the museum

dynamic new exhibit space. The grand opening ceremony was

seeks to engage visitors in the breadth and depth of country music’s

supported by Ford Motor Company and the Middle Tennessee

evolving story, in the context of local and national history.

Ford Dealers.

More information about the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum is available at countrymusichalloffame.org or by phoning (615) 416-2001.

St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame and Museum Now Open Located on the second floor of Ballpark Village, the new St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame and Museum showcases one of the greatest club collections in all of Major League Baseball celebrating and exploring thousands of stories, victories and heroes from the late 1800s to today.

The new Hall of Fame and Museum is an opportunity to showcase the incredibly extensive collection of Cardinals artifacts and memorabilia. At nearly 8,000 square feet, the museum exhibits the team’s extraordinary collection, which is among Open to the public, the grand opening celebration took place

the best in baseball.

on an outdoor stage at the corner of Demonbreun and 5th Avenue

The museum walks visitors through the history of the Car-

South in Nashville, and featured performances by Vince Gill,

dinals, beginning with the early days of Sportsman’s Park

Ricky Skaggs, Lee Ann Womack, Buddy Miller and more, along

through today’s celebrated stadium and team. Each stage of the

with appearances by dignitaries including Nashville Mayor Karl

museum has been carefully designed to reflect the historic sta-

Dean and other special guests.

dium architecture and the period being explored, through chang-

The debuting exhibits comprised the joint ACM Gallery and Fred and Dinah Gretsch Family Gallery, featuring an interac-

ing photographic pallets, case designs and park aesthetics such as the appropriate woodwork and steel trusses.

tive, hands-on immersion into the country music of today, and the Design Gallery: A Window into the Collection, which allows a behind-the-scenes view of museum staff hard at work on actual archival projects.

The Experience •The Hall of Fame: The Hall of Fame is free and open to the public, displaying the official plaques of the Cardinals players

The ambitious 210,000-square-foot expansion more than dou-

honored in the Baseball Hall of Fame. The exhibit also offers a

bles the size of the museum and augments the institution’s abil-

number of touch-screen interactives that allow fans to dig deeper

ity to focus on its core mission to preserve, interpret and teach

into the honorees, learning more about their lives, careers, sta-

the history of country music and related vernacular music rooted

tistics and videos from their biggest moments.

in Southern culture.

•The Cardinal Way – The first gallery of the museum showcases a feature video introducing visitors to “The Cardinal Way,” which

4 • Bus Tours Magazine / May, 2014

is a philosophy about how to play baseball and develop players, created in the early days of the club and still celebrated today.

•Cardinals Nation – The final gallery in the new museum is all about the fans. Visitors can input their hometown loca-

•Sportsman’s Park – The second gallery transports fans back

tion on a massive screen, which will showcase how Cardinals

to the days of the first Cardinals ballpark. Paying homage to the

Nation reaches across the globe. A Give-Away Gallery will

“Knothole Gang,” children from the early 1900s who could not

celebrate all of the fun, great giveaways baseball fans have

afford tickets to games but would watch through the knotholes in

received at the stadium over the years, from bobble-heads to

the walls, this space allows visitors to peek into the first days of

mini bats, jerseys to World Series ring replicas. Fans can also

the team and experience the Broadcast Booth where they can record

record their answers and opinions on the Question-of-the-

their own sportscaster broadcast of thrilling Cardinals moments.

Week, which could get featured on the stadium’s big screen

•Busch II – This space celebrates the players and major events

during Cardinals games. The entire experience finishes with

during the period of the second stadium, with design touches

an appealing donor wall, thanking the nearly-countless num-

of the field’s grasses and the famous “bottle-cap” rim of the sta-

ber of donors who helped make the museum, and its collec-

dium. Like many of the other exhibits, this gallery features a

tion, possible.

large highlight reel from the era – when the film occasionally

The new Cardinals Hall of Fame and Museum will be open

pauses and strobes flash as the crowd captures landmark grand-

year-round in Ballpark Village across from Busch Stadium, and

slams and base-steals. Amongst legendary artifacts, guests can

tickets may be purchased online.

hold the real bats from the greatest Cardinals hitters for photo opportunities in a home-plate setting.

Red Wing’s 2014 Attractions Include New Pottery Museum Opening in July The Red Wing Pottery Museum has moved to its new home at 240 Harrison Street, located in the Pottery Annex. The 14,000square-foot facility, located in the former Minnesota Stoneware Company building, will showcase 6,000 items and will include a research center, classroom, meeting space and gift shop, which will sell collectible items donated to the museum.

City leaders are also pleased to announce the merger of Red Wing Pottery and Red Wing Stoneware, following the December 2013 purchase of Red Wing Pottery by Stoneware owners Bruce and Irene Johnson. Red Wing Pottery was formed in 1877

•Look of the Cardinals – A colorful, fun gallery which explores

when local craftsmen discovered natural clay perfect for craft-

the development of the team’s logo throughout its entire his-

ing pottery used for food storage. The Pottery and Stoneware

tory, from uniforms to memorabilia, stadiums to equipment.

brands were produced under the same label until 1967, when

•Championship Gallery – Highlighted in bright gold and the flags of the World Series Championship trophies, this gallery

the more artisan Pottery brand was taken over by the Gillmer family.

celebrates the Cardinals’ 11 World Series Championships and

Other popular stops for visitors include the Red Wing Shoe

numerous National League Championships, including four actual

Store and Museum which houses the World’s Largest Boot, and

World Championship trophies.

the Red Wing Shoe Factory on Highway 61 which offers free

•Busch III – The sixth gallery of the new museum is a tribute

public tours May through October. For more information regard-

to the current baseball stadium, where fans can “interview” four

ing factory tours, visit redwing.org or phone (800) 498-3444. The

recent Cardinals managers to get their different thoughts on chal-

town will also once again welcome passengers from the Amer-

lenging baseball topics, or explore the touch screens which dis-

ican Queen and Queen of the Mississippi as cruise ships stop

play all of the statistics in real-time of the current roster.

at the Port of Red Wing from July through October through the

•Changing Exhibit Gallery – To accommodate the immense

height of fall colors season. For specific cruise dates and more

collection of Cardinals artifacts and memorabilia, a changing

information visit americanqueensteamboatcompany.com and

exhibit gallery will always offer something new for fans, invit-

americancruiselines.com.

ing all to come back and visit often. Exhibits may feature cham-

To learn more phone (800) 498-3444 or visit redwing.org or

pionships, the evolution of baseball equipment, or famous Car-

follow Facebook and Twitter at facebook.com/redwingvisitor

dinals like Stan Musial or Fredbird.

or twitter.com/RedWingVCB. Bus Tours Magazine / May, 2014 • 5

Grove City Welcome Center hen we heard that Grove City,

This Stringtown Road exit offers several

In recent years, a few tour planners dis-

Ohio was working with tour

advantages to groups. It is a modern subur-

covered what might be called the other face of

planners to offer experiential

ban area with large parking lots. You have

Grove City. Located a short drive west of the

tours, your BUS TOURS MAGAZINE staff made

your choice of about a dozen hotels and

Stringtown exit is the original center of Grove

a trip to Grove City to get the details and some

motels ranging from economy to higher

City, one of the oldest communities in the area.

photos for our tour planner readers. Here are

class. Some, like the Drury Inn and Holiday

The ďŹ rst land in the area was purchased in 1803

some of the details on this newly expanded

Inn Express offer a hot breakfast and evening

and the village was formed in 1853. It boasts

program that offers tour planners something

snacks. This area also offers a huge selec-

of once having an electric interurban railway

exciting and different.

tion of restaurants from the proliďŹ c McDon-

on Broadway, its main north-south street, con-

alds to several chain eating places and even

necting Grove City with Columbus. Somewhat

a Golden Corral Buffet.

prophetically, at one time, it could boast of being

W

Those of you who already run tours through or to central Ohio and Columbus are probably familiar with Grove City. Located just south-

the center for lodging in the area.

west of Columbus, Grove City is sit-

Downtown Grove City has aged

uated just beyond the Interstate 270

well. It is clean and attractive, ďŹ&#x201A;ow-

Columbus Ring Road. Exit 100 on I-

ers hang from the streetlights and

71 at Stringtown Road has become

the businesspeople and shopkeep-

an increasingly popular overnight

ers are friendly and helpful. Historic

stop for bus tours. From here it is a

businesses and buildings, like Plankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

relatively short drive to the award-

Restaurant, are located up and down

winning Columbus Zoo, the Center

the street. There is even a small but

of Science and Industry (COSI),

impressive museum at the Visitor

Franklin Park Conservatory and other

and Convention Bureau building that

favorite group tour locations.

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Downtown Grove City

also serves as a Welcome Center

with literature and information on the area. It is the kind of small town that tour planners dream about but seldom find. Grove City is a place

Plum Run Winery

where you can drop off a group and let them enjoy the community with its attractions and restaurants.

What has been happening is that the groups have been getting more and more involved with activities, learning and experiences in Grove City. As a result, the local shopkeepers and businesspeople have worked with the Visitor and Convention Bureau to develop a more structured array of experiential opportunities for groups in Grove City. The result includes several new and different possibilities for group tours. Details are available from Amanda Davis and Tracy Broyles at the Grove City Visitor and Convention Bureau by phoning (614) 539-8747 or (800) 539-0405. Their Web site is visitgrovecityoh.com. There are now a substantial variety of activities as well as the possibility of splitting your

winemaking facilities before sitting down to a food and wine pairing

group into sections depending on their particular interests. Here are

or guided wine tasting with cheese and meat plates. A diverse range

some of the more obvious experiential options.

of opportunities are available at the winery – everything from painting pottery to making relaxation bath bombs – while learning how owner Dave duped his wife Diane into starting the vineyard. Phone (614) 991-0338 or view plumrunwinery.com.

Live Love Dew is a located “all natural” beauty and body product company that has partnered with the winery to offer a class on making what they call “bath bombs.” The class allows groups to individually select their favorite oils to scent their bath bombs. They then mix up the bath bomb ingredients and mold it into the final product as they sip on wine. Nothing is more fun than getting your hands sticky while you learn something new. Find them at livelovedew.com.

Coffee Break Pottery provides pottery, painting and ceramics

Red Letter Journals

classes and a hands-on experience for groups. This can be as simple as a wine glass holder that fits over a wine bottle and holds two

Located in what was formerly the Farmers Exchange building, Red

glasses or it can also involve something more elaborate. However,

Letter Journals has become a training center as well as a major sup-

bear in mind that there might be a need to ship more complicated

plier for scrapbooking and paper crafting. For bus groups, they offer

projects that require firing prior to completion. Phone (614) 871-3035

a wide range of classes; learn to craft a greeting card or recipe book

or view coffeebreakpottery.com.

or even take a specialty class with TV personality Joe Rotella. The

There are different options if your group is interested in a culinary

pizza shop nearby can provide food or catering service is available.

experience. Located right on Broadway and facing an attractive lit-

Phone (614) 539-3900 or view redletterjournals.com.

tle plaza is Capital City Cakes. They offer a wide range of sweets

Just next door from Red Letter Journals and also located in the his-

including cakes, cupcakes, cookies and ice cream. Wedding cakes

toric Farmers Exchange Building is Country Hearth Primitives. With three

are among their most popular items. For bus groups they can pro-

levels of antiques and a major expansion, antique lovers will find plenty

vide a cupcake decorating experience. Phone (614) 277-9338 or view

to see here. For bus groups they offer a Blingo Bingo where tables and

capitalcitycakesoh.com.

chairs are placed among the rows of antiques. Bingo prizes include various types of jewelry and similar items. Phone (614) 875-5201 or view facebook.com/pages/Country-Hearth-Primitives/107800805925092.

Directly across the street on the other side of Broadway is Plum Run Winery where locally-made wine is crafted in small but delicious batches and available year-round. The vineyard is just five miles down the road and can also be toured. Groups can take a brief tour of the

8 • Bus Tours Magazine / May, 2014

Also located in the historic town center is the Garden CafĂŠ on Broadway. A unique local spot offering 64 craft beers for beer tastings and guided wine tastings. Garden offers light but delicious menu options.

Epicurious groups can experience â&#x20AC;&#x153;Beer Crafting 101,â&#x20AC;? a guided look into the ingredients that go into crafting oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own beer along with tips on the process from business co-owner Will. Reach them at (614) 875-2233 or gardencafeonbroadway.com.

If you are looking for a more elaborate culinary experience, consider bringing your group to the China Bell Restaurant on Stringtown

Trapper Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Canoe Livery

Road near exit 100 on I-71. Located inside the restaurant is the China

Pinnacle Golf Club. Located only short drive southeast of Exit 100, Cimiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Bell Cooking Studio. One option for groups is a 11â &#x201E;2-hour lesson in cook-

Bistro, the restaurant and caterer at the Pinnacle, has a marvelous loca-

ing Chinese food and carving vegetables. Other options include wine

tion overlooking the ninth green. Groups can be accommodated on the

tasting or a cooking lesson followed by the meal itself. Phone (614)

second ďŹ&#x201A;oor, either indoors or outdoors, overlooking the pro-designed

871-2420 or view chinabell.net.

golf course. Live entertainment can be arranged or inquire about mur-

Does your group look for a little more adventure and activity in their Grove City experience? Then consider a canoe trip from Trap-

der mystery options with dinner. Phone (615) 539-0397 or view cimisbistro.com.

per Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Canoe Livery located a short drive south and west of Grove

Again, bear in mind that Amanda Davis and Tracy Broyles at the

City. Trapper Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s provides canoe, kayak or tube trips on scenic Big

Grove City Visitors and Convention Bureau can be contacted for assis-

Darby Creek ranging in length from one to six hours. Even inexperi-

tance in customizing group experiences. They can help you provide

enced paddlers will enjoy the short sampler trip. Phone (614)

your group with multiple experiences and with adding in food and

877-4321 or view trapperjohnscanoeing.com.

lodging to your itinerary. Phone them at (614) 539-8747 or (800)

While numerous restaurants are located on Broadway and at Exit 100, Grove City can also provide a memorable lunch or dinner at the

539-0405 for help or to learn about other experiences available to groups in the Grove City area.

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T

he PaciďŹ c Northwest abounds with

PaciďŹ c Science Center

some of the most stunning scenery, fabulous shopping and dining, excit-

ing activities and warmest hospitality in the United States. Bus groups ďŹ&#x201A;ock in droves to Washington state to enjoy its boundless and glorious sights, rich history and fascinating tour opportunities.

PaciďŹ c Science Center, Seattle Seattleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s PaciďŹ c Science Center brings science to life for more than 1.3 million people each year through award-winning, interactive programs, exhibits and spectacular IMAX movies.

The center looks forward to outstanding programming in 2014 and 2015, beginning with the arrival of The Science of Ripleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Believe

It or Not! which opens October 4, 2014 through

shake and the walls rumble, relive the

The city is also home to many attractions and

January 4, 2015. The exhibit will present an

volcanoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s catastrophic eruption through an

plays host to many entertaining events

extraordinary collection of intriguing objects

immersive CGI experience, culminating in

throughout the year. You will also ďŹ nd that

and astonishing artifacts from Ripleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Believe

the reveal of 10 full body casts of twisted

Vancouver is a very walkable city. There are

It or Not! Guests can go places they have

human forms, forever frozen in time. POM-

walking trails which meander past the river-

never imagined and explore the real science

PEII: The Exhibition is produced byPremier

front, historical loops and parks. As the old-

behind the unbelievable, from a megalodon

Exhibitions, Inc., in partnership with the Ital-

est city in Washington, Vancouver is full of

shark jaw to a portrait of Einstein made of

ian Superintendence for Archaeological

fascinating history and tales about Native

toast. Experience some of the world's most

Heritage of Naples and Pompeii (SANP) and

Americans, Lewis & Clark, the Hudsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bay

perplexing optical illusions, investigate incred-

will be at PaciďŹ c Science Center in its last U.S.

Company, Fort Vancouver and the lives of

ible examples of body modiďŹ cation and cele-

showing before returning to Italy.

the pioneer families who settled the area.

For more information about PaciďŹ c Science

For a glimpse into Vancouverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s past, your

explorer and adventurer. The Science of Rip-

Center, visit paciďŹ csciencecenter.org or

group can take a stroll down OfďŹ cers Row.

ley's Believe It or Not! is a production of Sci-

phone (206) 443-2001. For information about

This historic area consists of 22 fully-restored

ence North, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada and

travel packages or group opportunities phone

Victorian-style homes which housed Army

Ripley Entertainment Inc.

(206) 443-2387.

ofďŹ cers who served at the Vancouver Barracks.

brate the life and legacy of Robert Ripley, the

From February 7 through May 25, 2015, PaciďŹ c Science Center welcomes POMPEII:

Today these stately homes are used as ofďŹ ces

Vancouver

and residences and there are three buildings

The Exhibition. In the year 79, Pompeii

Bus groups coming to Washington from

which remain open to the public. Tours are

vanished beneath thick layers of volcanic ash

the southwest corner will want to be sure to

lead by an experienced guide who will tell/

left by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. What

check out some of the great group-friendly

share fascinating facts and stories about OfďŹ -

nature destroyed, it also preserved. POMPEII:

communities, attractions in and around the

cers Row. Groups can also opt to complete

The Exhibition tells the tale of this city, hid-

Vancouver, Washington area.

their tour with wine tasting and appetizers or

den from view and forgotten for centuries

As the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest city, Vancouver is

a dinner at one of the historic homes where

until its rediscovery more than 250 years ago.

a great home base for bus groups who wish

they will be joined by historic re-enactors.

From garden frescoes and marble statues to

to explore southwest Washington. It is a city

Other group additions can include a picnic

helmets and shin guards of the dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gladi-

that combines both the historic with the mod-

box lunch at one of the historical homes and

ators, coins and currency to religious altars

ern and offers amenities you would ďŹ nd in

a professional photographer to commemo-

and shrines â&#x20AC;&#x201D; all set in their original sur-

an urban area but with a small town feel. The

rate the experience. Tours can be customized.

roundings â&#x20AC;&#x201D; you will experience daily life in

charming downtown area is full of quaint

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site is

this bustling Roman city. Then, as the ďŹ&#x201A;oors

eateries, art galleries, shops and boutiques.

called the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Grand Emporium of the West.â&#x20AC;?

10 â&#x20AC;˘ Bus Tours Magazine / May, 2014

Established in 1825 by Hudsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bay Company as headquarters and supply depot for their fur trading network in the PaciďŹ c Northwest, it employed many different ethnic groups who established roots in the area. Later the site was used as a U.S. Army post and was known as the Columbia Barracks or the Vancouver Barracks depending on the era. The goal of the post was to provide peace to the growing settlement in the area yet ironically did so by battling and dispossessing many Native American tribes. On-site you can see blacksmiths at work, the fur warehouse and other historic buildings. They offer programs and activities which include hands-on activities, including evening

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the year as well as reenactments. They have recently expanded their programming to include guided tours and audio

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Visit nps.gov/fova for more information.

For more information on tour ideas in southwest Washington visit southwestwashington.com. Their Web site also has a group tour man-

www.LynnwoodTourism.com

ual which is available for order or download.

Or Call (425) 670-5040

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destinations in southern California. The Library is sure to be a fun, entertaining and educational experience for everyone, of every age, in your tour group.

Tour groups should book ahead by phoning (805) 577-4066. The visitor services department will book your reservation, greet your bus and collect your payment upon arrival. Bus parking is available on-site.

Groups of any size can be accommodated, but tour guides (docents) are available only for groups of 15 or more. All groups 20 persons or larger must make a reservation whether or not they elect to have a tour guide. Groups must use one form of payment for the entire group.

Open seven days a week, the Reagan Library is only closed on Thanksgiving Day,

The Ronald Reagan Presidential

Theater, and even act in a movie. Follow

Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. With

Library and Museum

President Reagan to the White House and

more than 100,000 square feet of exhibit

One of the Most Unique Travel

deliver the Presidential Inauguration through

space, it is recommended that you plan for

Destinations in Southern California

the use of a teleprompter. Travel the world

at least a half-day visit to the Reagan

on diplomatic missions on board Air Force

Library. The library is wheelchair accessi-

One. Explore the White House Oval Office

ble. Audio wands (in English, Spanish and

and the White House East Wing.

hearing impaired) are available for a sep-

“The doors of this library are open now and all are welcome. The judgment of history is left to you, the people.”

–– Ronald Reagan

Visitors may also enjoy the library’s out-

arate charge. For a complete list of museum

door grounds, where you can stroll through

admission pricing and exhibits, visit

a replica of the White House Rose Garden or

reaganlibrary.com.

The American Presidency comes alive at

the White House West Lawn. The Reagan

the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and

Library is home to two restaurants, Reagan’s

Museum, where 18 galleries and dozens of

Country Café and The Ronald Reagan Pub.

National Historical Park

interactive displays wait to entertain, educate

Group tours are encouraged to call ahead and

Johnson City and Stonewall, Texas

and excite you. Open since 1991, but wholly

reserve seating. Group tour meal packages

The 36th President, Lyndon B. Johnson’s

renovated in 2011, the galleries were designed

are also available, from sandwiches and sal-

tenure was during a turbulent time in our

to bring history to life. Where else in Califor-

ads, to hot chicken and beef buffets, to their

nation’s history. From civil rights struggles,

nia can visitors walk onboard an actual Air

upscale White House Lunch program, which

to the war on poverty, to the war in Vietnam,

Force One aircraft that flew seven U.S. presi-

comes complete with linen and china service,

the times were changing. When Johnson was

dents, touch an authentic piece of the Berlin

fresh flowers on the tables and professional

not dealing with the difficult issues of the day,

Wall, or lay a hand on a real steel beam recov-

wait staff to attend to your group. Lunch

he found respite at his beloved LBJ Ranch. It

ered from the World Trade Center after 9-11?

options range from $10 per person through

was here where he was born and where his final resting place can be found.

Lyndon B. Johnson

Visitors will not just learn about the his-

the café, up to $54.95 per person for the White

tory of the American Presidency, but will

House Lunch program, and everything in

Guests can visit the place that Johnson

immerse themselves in Ronald Reagan’s path

between (Price of museum admission and a

called “The Texas White House” – a place that

to the White House. Starting back in his days

docent for your group is included in the White

brought him a much needed peaceful haven.

as a sports radio announcer to his years as

House Luncheon program pricing).

Johnson, however, did not use the ranch to

a Warner Brothers movie actor and then the

From Air Force One to historic photos and

host of GE Theater, visitors step into his

video to interactive games to exquisite land-

shoes, through the use of Green Screen tech-

scaped grounds, the Reagan Library is truly

The park is arranged by two distinctly

nology, and call a Cubs game, introduce a GE

one of the most unique and beautiful travel

different visitor parks which are 14 miles

12 • Bus Tours Magazine / May, 2014

hide away. He was quoted as saying “All the world is welcome here.”

apart. There is Johnson City where you will find the National Park

Fourteen miles west near Stonewall, Texas is the LBJ Ranch. Here

Visitor Center where rangers are there to provide you with infor-

you will ďŹ nd a visitors center which is operated by the LBJ State Park

mation to help you enjoy your visit, the reconstructed Johnson

and Historic Site. Visitors will need to obtain a free driving permit

Boyhood Home where LBJ grew up, and the Johnson Settlement,

to see the ranch.

the homestead established by his grandparents in the 1860s.

Visitors have a variety of options from which to choose when they visit the Historical Park whether they can only stay a short time or several hours. For shorter visits, you can opt for a guided tour of Johnsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Boyhood Home, watch a movie on Lady Bird Johnson, President Johnson or LBJâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hill Country Texas. You can also view exhibits about the presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life at the visitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s center or browse the bookstore and read about President Johnson, Texas Hill Country, native plants and animals and other topics.

Of course time permitting, it is always great to take a walk.

There is a trail to the Johnson Settlement which is slightly less than a mile round-trip. As you walk, you will find an exhibit center which highlights the cattle drives of days gone by and the log home of Johnsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grandparents. If your group has a couple hours to spend at the park, a self-guided driving tour of LBJ ranch is sure to be fascinating, followed by a 30-minute tour of the Texas White House.

Educational programs are also available with advance notice. For

LBJ Ranch

more information visit nps.gov/lyjo/ or phone (830) 868-7128. Admission is free of charge. Donations are accepted.

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our group is invited to take a journey

to Texas Hill Country to explore a

Visitor Center by Steve Rawls

town steeped in Old German heritage

and brimming with Lone Star state hospitality. This inviting small town has plenty for your group to explore, including museums, wineries, farms, orchards, galleries, live theater, a fascinating historic district and much more. With its friendly small town ambiance and the natural scenic wonders of Hill Country, Fredericksburg makes a perfect stop along the way while passing through or a great hub-and-spoke â&#x20AC;&#x153;home baseâ&#x20AC;? due its centralized location to many of Hill Countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s many great attractions and sights.

Top Group Tour Attractions A great place to begin any Fredericksburg adventure is the Fredericksburg Visitors Center located at 302 East Austin Street. Here you will ďŹ nd information on the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s many attractions, restaurants, events and landmarks as well as information about what your group can see and do in Hill Country and the surrounding area.

The visitor center has a 46-seat theater for viewing a free welcome DVD, a large restroom facility and motorcoach loading/unloading and parking. Phone to schedule a group viewing at (888) 977-3600.

While you are at the visitor center, be sure to pick up a free, self-guided walking

St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

by Marc Bennett

14 â&#x20AC;˘ Bus Tours Magazine / May, 2014

map of the Fredericksburg Historic District.

Chocolat (Quintessential Chocolates). They

More than 80 historic points of interest are

are the only American manufacturer of the

marked on the map and the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s promi-

European-style liquid liquor-chocolate. Pop-

nent German heritage is very apparent in

ular varieties include whiskeys, rums, vod-

its architecture and culture. In the Historic

kas, schnapps, wines and more. They also

District are two historic cemeteries, Der

offer mouth-watering, non-alcoholic choco-

Stadt Friedhof and the Catholic Cemetery.

late delicacies such as silk fudge, trufďŹ&#x201A;es, col-

Although they are located on opposite ends

lettes, barks, caramels and much more.

of town, both offer amazing ethereal gran-

Groups are invited to visit the store, view the

ite headstones and markers, many

production process and try some samples.

inscribed in the German language. Historic

For more information visit chocolat-tx.us or

Churches also abound in Fredericksburg,

phone (800) 990-3382.

which has been called â&#x20AC;&#x153;The City of Steeplesâ&#x20AC;?

For those who love a country store and

due to the many steepled churches which

love the taste of country grown and country

make a striking appearance against the

made products, Das Peach Haus is a treat.

townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s skyline.

Located on the historic Wieser family

For a truly decadent experience your

orchards, Das Peach Haus is an old-time

group will not want to miss, make a stop at

country store stocked full of Fischer and

throughout the year. The fort is open daily

Be sure to check out the only museum

from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and there is no admis-

in the United States which specializes in

sion charge. For more information visit

telling the story of World War II in the

ft.martinscott.org or phone (830) 997-7521.

PaciďŹ c. The National Museum of the PaciďŹ c

Another great attraction for history buffs

War is dedicated to all who served in the

is Gillespie County Pioneer Museum. His-

PaciďŹ c War. The six-acre complex includes

toric structures, authentic objects and pho-

the Admiral Nimitz Museum, the George

tographs depict the lives of the early set-

Bush Gallery of the PaciďŹ c War, Plaza of the

tlers and demonstrate Texas family life,

Presidents, the Japanese Garden of Peace

education, professions and culture during

and the PaciďŹ c War Combat Zone.

this era. Groups can opt for a simple self-

Living history re-enactments of PaciďŹ c

guided tour where they stroll around at their

Combat are also offered several times a

own pace or choose from several group

year. While at the museum, you can see a

tours. Docents can lead groups through the

Japanese mini-sub from Pearl Harbor, a B-

buildings, which are from a variety of time

25 bomber, military vehicles, the only

periods ranging from the 1840s to the

remaining PT boat in action from WWII and

1920s. Stories, narration and interesting

other fascinating exhibits. The price for

facts, and Qs and As are all part of docent-

group tours is $8 and advance reservations

led tours.

are required. Phone (830) 997-8600, Ext.

For a special treat, groups can enjoy a German meal tour. This includes a home-

222 for more information. You can visit their Web site at nimitz-museum.org.

made catered meal of authentic German

The City of Fredericksburg has six desig-

cuisine, which can be offered separately

nated separate bus loading and unloading

from a tour or in conjunction with a tour.

zones in town. For a free copy of the Motor-

The cost is $15 per person and does not

coach Parking Map, contact the Fredericks-

include admission to the museum.

burg CVB at (888) 997-3600. The CVB also

Customized tours geared towards a specific

offers assistance with itinerary planning, escort

topic of interest such as homes and

notes, welcome bags and more. To learn more

churches, country schools, cemeteries,

about other attractions, entertainment venues,

historic sites, etc. can be arranged.

dining and lodging establishments and see

Wieser specialty foods (the most famous

Specialized tours can include a German

sample itineraries, go to their Web site at

being their heavenly jams and jellies) and a

meal.

visitfredericksburgtx.com.

variety of other home-grown goodies. While

A guided group tour is $4.50 per person;

you are there, you can sample some of their

additional hands-on activities can be

wines, check out their four sixes restored

included for a cost of

railroad car, or just enjoy a stroll through the

$3. Activities include

delightfully landscaped six-acre farm. Visit

quilting, old-fashioned

daspeachhaus.com or phone (830) 997-8969

games,

for more information.

school house lessons,

History buffs in your group will love a

butter

Main Street by FCVB

one-room

churning,

tour of the pre-Civil War restored frontier

washing clothes with

army post Fort Martin Scott. Steeped in rich

a scrub board, seed art

history, this structure was the ďŹ rst U.S. mil-

and making corn husk

itary post to be established on the Western

dolls. To learn more

frontier of Texas and is on the National Reg-

go to pioneermu-

ister of Historic Places. Tours are self-guided

seum.org or phone

and regularly scheduled living history re-

(830) 997-2835.

enactments and other events take place Bus Tours Magazine / May, 2014 â&#x20AC;˘ 15

G

roups love to let loose, kick back

and watch the world pass slowly by

Cruisin’ Loose

while out on the water. That is why

cruises are such a hit with tours of all ages and interests. Add in a great meal, some entertainment and some interesting narration and you have a perfect outing.

Project Liberty Ship Baltimore, Maryland Built in 54 days and launched in 1942 when Allied fortunes were at a low point in the war, the S.S. John W. Brown would sail in

Project Liberty Ship

convoys carrying war material to the fighting fronts. She was launched on Labor Day, one of the three Liberty ships launched at the

or you may phone (410) 558-0164 for infor-

features local native storyteller Roger Fer-

yard that day, and named for a labor leader,

mation and reservations. Groups are wel-

nandes of the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe.

John William Brown who had died in 1940.

come.

After the show, guests have the opportunity to explore the beaches, gift shop or enjoy

After her wartime service, the ship was used as a floating vocational high school in New

Argosy Cruises

a 15-minute guided totem pole and Native

York City for 35 years teaching the maritime

and Tillicum Village

American carvings tour before heading back

trade to students interested in a maritime

Seattle, Washington

to Seattle.

profession – a unique second career for the

Perfect for groups, and just a 45-minute

Although there are no step-on guides, the

ship. Eight of the high school graduates

live-narrated boat ride away from the Seat-

cruise to Blake Island State Park does include

presently serve as volunteer crew members

tle waterfront, is Blake Island State Park, the

a live-narrated tour. Motorcoach driver and

legendary birthplace of Chief Seattle where

escort receive a complimentary trip to Tillicum

In 1988 the ship was acquired by Project

Tillicum Village is located. Guests experience

Village, including the buffet and show. Drivers are responsible for motorcoach parking.

and take their former high school to sea.

Liberty Ship, an all-volunteer organization

Northwest tribal culture on a four-hour

based in Baltimore, Maryland, dedicated to

Tillicum Village adventure, including a Native

Twenty-percent net rates for tour opera-

restoring the ship to her 1944 operating con-

American salmon bake, storytelling and

tors are: $69.60 for adults, $63.58 for seniors

dition and sailing her as a museum ship.

dance.

and $25.81 for youth. Youth rates apply for ages 4-12, children three and under are com-

Three years of hard work by dedicated vol-

Upon arrival guests are greeted with

unteers completed the initial restoration. A

steamed clams in savory nectar. Inside the

plimentary. Reservations are required and

successful sea trail was conducted in 1991

traditional cedar longhouse, guests watch

based on availability. Bar purchases are paid

demonstrating the ship’s seaworthiness and

salmon being carefully prepared over open

separately on board for all cruises. Payment

the capability of her crew. Since that time,

fires as it has been for centuries. Guests will

is required to confirm booking. Cancellation

John W. Brown has sailed more than 23,000

enjoy a delicious buffet featuring the salmon

and Adjustments: no refunds, cancellations

miles and visited 29 U.S. and Canadian ports

they watched being cooked. Then they sit

or adjustments made within 72 hours of

presenting “living history” of the wartime

back to watch the one-of-a-kind stage per-

cruise. Agents are responsible for commu-

merchant marine to hundreds of thousands

formance called “The Shaman’s Odyssey,”

nicating guaranteed counts. Rates, sched-

of interested visitors.

which combines Coast Salish storytelling and

ule, fuel surcharge (if applicable) and times

live traditional Native American dance.

are subject to change.

More information about the S.S. John W. Brown is available on the Project Liberty Ship

Tillicum Village is proud to be the only

Web site, ssjohnwbrown.org, or by phoning

experience of its kind. It is one of the only

the ship’s office at (410) 558-0646. For those

places in the world where guests are able to

interested in the 2014 Living History Cruises,

see these dances and hear these songs, per-

Valley Gem

spend a day in 1944 on the Chesapeake Bay,

formed by the very dancers whose families

Marietta, Ohio

May 24, June 14, September 6 or October 4.

have owned them for generations. The show

On-line ticketing is available on the Web site 16 • Bus Tours Magazine / May, 2014

For more information, go to argosycruises.com or phone (888) 623-1445.

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sengers. They offer tours and special

burgh and Cincinnati. It is inspected and

events from April through December.

approved by the United States Coast

Private charters can be of any length

Guard and is handicap accessible.

and are available any time scheduling

The Valley Gem serves as a piece of

permits. There are options for meals and

history, a brief escape or just fun time

bar service on board. Your trip can be

with friends. Phone (740) 373-7862 or

tailored to your speciďŹ cations.

visit valleygemsternwheeler.com for

Their public tour schedule is published at valleygemsternwheeler.com.

more information or to book your group

Valley Gem

charter.

Sightseeing tours run on the weekends

in May and run daily beginning June 1.

Spirit of Peoria

The tours run from 12-1:30 p.m. with a

What do you get when you mix one part

offer dinner cruises for the public on Sat-

history and one part scenery with some

urdays from 5-7 p.m. Dates vary, check

great food, music, relaxation and adven-

their Web site for the most up-to-date

ture? You get a wonderful overnight get-

schedule. Dinner cruises include a two-

away on the Spirit of Peoria riverboat. This

hour boat ride, the Captainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Buffet din-

unique riverboat is celebrating its 26th year

ner and entertainment. All of the pub-

on Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inland waterways in 2014.

lic tours can accommodate large groups

The 400-passenger Spirit of Peoria riverboat

of 50 or more. Groups of 20 or more

offers authentic paddlewheel cruises on the

receive a $2 per person discount on pub-

Mississippi and Illinois rivers.

lic tours.

Docked in Peoria, Illinois the Spirit trav-

Extended trips are also available this

els north or south on the Illinois River, and

season with day trips scheduled to

is available to groups for one- to ďŹ ve-day

Stockport, Ohio, and New Martinsville,

excursions docking at the ports of St. Louis,

West Virginia. Overnights trips are

Missouri; Hannibal, Missouri; Grafton, Illi-

available to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

nois; Florence, Illinois; Meredosia, Illinois;

and Zanesville, Ohio. All of these trips

Peoria, Illinois and Utica, Illinois.

include meals and overnight accom-

The Spirit of Peoria is a full-blown replica

modations, where applicable. You will

of the 19th century riverboats that once

also get to experience lock and dam

inhabited the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s waterways. Deco-

systems on both the Ohio and Musk-

rated in the â&#x20AC;&#x153;wedding cakeâ&#x20AC;? style, the Spirit

ingum rivers.

mirrors a Mark Twain-era riverboat, com-

The Valley Gem has a climate-

plete with an enormous 21-foot diameter

controlled lower deck with restrooms

paddlewheel, which believe it or not is the

for your convenience. The lower deck

only source of propulsion. In these times

also houses the Port Side CafĂŠ serving

of jet airplanes and super trains, the Spirit

a lunch menu. Half of the upper deck is

of Peoria offers a more classic, and some-

covered by an awning which provides

what classier, alternative. Trips include

protection from the sun while enjoying

meals, entertainment, non-alcoholic drinks,

the river. There is on-site bus parking

taxes and gratuities. If your group is ready

available as well.

to put relaxation back in their vacation,

For both private charters and public tour group bookings, your group will be offered two comps.

The Valley Gem is the largest passenger vessel that runs between Pitts18 â&#x20AC;˘ Bus Tours Magazine / May, 2014

Peoria, Illinois

cafĂŠ menu available for lunch. They also

consider the river and a trip on an amazing riverboat.

For more information view the Web at spiritofpeoria.com or phone (800) 676-8988.

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Encounters: UFO Experience Invades Myrtle Beach Encounters: UFO Experience has returned to Myrtle Beachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Broadway at the Beach after a successful run there last year. Myrtle Beach, known for its golf courses and beautiful coastline, is no stranger to UFO encounters; 44 sightings were reported there in 2013, providing the perfect setting for Encounters, an â&#x20AC;&#x153;out of this worldâ&#x20AC;? museum. The exhibition, presented by Intergalactic Brands, uses seven themed galleries to showcase hundreds of artifacts, witness accounts and a wealth of mythdebunking information to attract curious visitors from around the world and offer a compelling case for the existence of alien life and UFOs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is the world's ďŹ rst exhibition exploring the history of UFOs and alien encounters, all in one location,â&#x20AC;? says Brian Bouquet of The Event Agency. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We immerse visitors with artifacts, conceptual models, ďŹ lm and recordings about ancient alien encounters, the military's role in modern sightings and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;reverseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; engineering technology, and pop culture's fascination with extraterrestrial life.â&#x20AC;? A simulation based on thousands of eyewitness accounts takes visitors through the experience of an alien abduction including sites, sounds and sensory involvement, but stops short of being horriďŹ c or terrifying. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a family-friendly production and aims to be entertaining, informative and most important, fun,â&#x20AC;? says Bouquet.

A host of new exhibits have been added for 2014, providing groups with even more opportunity to explore and engage with Encounters, including: â&#x20AC;˘ Alien Hunter: a laser tag-style shooting gallery â&#x20AC;˘ Alien Autopsy: in a tribute to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Grossology,â&#x20AC;? visitors can grab alien guts and brains

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â&#x20AC;˘ Electromagnetic Propelled UFOs: a propulsion exhibit where UFOs are controlled by magnets and visitors â&#x20AC;˘ Alien Gods: a guide to ancient history of aliens

â&#x20AC;˘ Alien Specimens: new life forms have been recovered and are on display â&#x20AC;˘ Speaker Series: featuring UFOlogists including special guest Stanton Friedman â&#x20AC;&#x153;Encounters has proven to be a popular

â&#x20AC;˘ Speak to Aliens: send messages to outer

attraction for Broadway at the Beach,â&#x20AC;? said

space (a pre-recorded message is sent in

Patrick Walsh, senior vice president of asset

response to kids)

management of Burroughs and Chapin Com-

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pany, Inc., owners of Broadway at the Beach.

renowned baseball bat maker in the world.

one-of-a-kind attraction, the Louisville

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are eagerly awaiting the reopening of

That place is Louisville, Kentucky, a wel-

Slugger Museum and Factory. The tour

Encounters which has received rave reviews

coming city with unlimited possibilities. In

begins with an inspiring look at the sport

from locals and tourists alike.â&#x20AC;?

downtown Louisvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s growing Museum

of American baseball and its heroes in the

Encounters: UFO Experience is located on

Row a variety of uniquely Louisville, one-

13-minute â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Heart of the Gameâ&#x20AC;? ďŹ lm.

the northeastern side of Broadway at the

of-a-kind attractions are all within a few

Next is a guided tour of the factory where

Beach and distinguished by a ďŹ&#x201A;ying saucer

blocks of one another. One makes a prod-

the OfďŹ cial Bat of Major League Baseball is

bursting from the side of the building.

uct that is famous the world over.

made and an opportunity for a self-guided

Tickets

are

available

tour of museum exhibits. The museum

at

offers a variety of group packages

ufoexhibition.com or at the box ofďŹ ce during hours of operation.

and can customize tours. They

Encounters: UFO Experience is

also offer dining options. Passen-

located at Broadway at the Beach,

ger drop-off is in front of the build-

1138 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle

ing and free parking is nearby

Beach, SC 29577 (across from

(instructions will be given). Visit

Margaritaville).

sluggermuseum.org or phone (877) 7-SLUGGER for more

For more information, view ufoexhibition.com or phone (843)

information.

444-0443 during regular hours of

Cabarrus County

operation.

Get your group behind the scenes

Louisville Slugger Museum

You do not have to be a baseball fan to

and behind the wheel in Cabarrus County,

There is a place where a small wood-

appreciate the enormity of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

North

working shop can become the most

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ters and legendary Charlotte Motor Speedway, then drive or ride in a real stock car. Stretch your legs at Concord Mills, the largest shopping and entertainment destination in the Carolinas. Contact Carrie Hendrickson, Leisure Sales manager

(704)

456-7969

or

e-mail

Carrie@VisitCabarrus.com.

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It is the perfect destination for everyone, so come make some new memories in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

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THE CURIOUS TOUR PLANNER Number 1 of a Series “The Curious Tour Planner” is a question and answer column that provides simple answers to simple questions involving bus and group tours. It is patterned after a very successful similar column in our sister publication, National Bus Trader, that has run for about 20 years with more than 200 installments. We will accept reasonably simple technical or operating historical questions on bus and group tours and their operations by letter, fax, e-mail or telephone. Unless otherwise indicated, the simpler questions will be answered by our editor, Larry Plachno, who has owned buses and planned tours for more than 50 years. If our staff is unable to answer them, we will call upon our panel of experts. Names and addresses should be submitted with your questions, but we will withhold names from publication on request. We reserve the right to modify questions to make them more useful to our readers.

Q. Why all the concern over trade show schedules in 2015?

–– Several Readers A. We get this same concern almost every year because three or four major trade shows schedule events within not much more than about 10 weeks at the start of the year.

We did not do too badly in 2014. ABA’s Marketplace took place January 11-15 in Nashville, the UMA/NTA Travel Exchange was scheduled for February 16-20 in Los Angeles and Heartland Travel Showcase took place in Toledo from March 7-9. The problem came with those who wanted to go to Travel South because it was scheduled from February 23-26 in Charleston, West Virginia.

In 2015 the concern is over ABA and NTA being so close together. The ABA Marketplace is scheduled for January 10-13 in St. Louis while the UMA/NTA Travel Exchange follows soon afterward from January 18-22 in New Orleans. Heartland Travel Showcase is in Chicago from February 20-22 while Travel South will be in Shreveport, Louisiana from March 22-25.

The big question is whether the dates will cause some problems for those who normally attend both ABA and NTA. 30 • Bus Tours Magazine / May, 2014

My comment is that I would like to see more bus participation and parking at these shows. Years ago we started the ABA Marketplace with a bus convoy.

Q. We are planning a tour that would cover Toledo as well as some stops east of there at Port Clinton and the islands.

Do you know of any group-friendly lodging in a rural area that we could use as a hub for a tour like this?

–– Tour Planner in Illinois A. The place that comes immediately to mind is the Maumee Bay Lodge & Conference Center. It is located in a state park on Lake Erie’s Maumee Bay, just a few miles east of Toledo.

It is located in a beautiful scenic area. In the off season, deer from the state park will come up to the lodge. There is both an indoor swimming pool as well as a very nice restaurant overlooking the bay. I would warn that they are heavily booked during the summer season.

The Maumee Bay Lodge & Conference Center had a booth at the recent Heartland Travel Showcase so they are looking for bus and group tour business. For information you can phone Barbara Ferman at (419) 836-0010.

Q. I have a very active group that is looking for historical city walking tours in either the United States or Europe. Can you provide me with any suggested locations that might work for them?

–– E-Mail Inquiry A. There are a few cities in the Northeast States that have a historical area that is walkable. Easily the best of these is the Mall area in Washington, D.C. stretching from the Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial with several monuments and memorials along the way and obvious side trips to the White House and Jefferson Memorial.

There are numerous other attractions, including the Smithsonian, nearby.

Worthy of mention is Salem, Massachusetts where you can walk from the House of the Seven Gables past the Custom House and Pickering Wharf to the Salem Witch Museum and the Essex Institute and Peabody Museum. There are other attractions in this same area. In San Fran-

cisco, you can combine Chinatown with the Fisherman’s Wharf area if you do not mind the hills.

Several cities in Europe come to mind. In Istanbul, Beyazit Square, the Grand Bazaar, the cistern, the Blue Mosque, Haghia Sophia and Topkapi Square are all within walking distance as are a few other attractions. Unfortunately, other attractions like the Galata Tower and the newer Dolmabahce Palace are on the other side of the Bosphorus.

It is possible to do a big circle walking tour of some of the more noteworthy historic locations in Athens. You can start at the New Acropolis Museum in the shadow of the Acropolis. Then up to the Acropolis itself to view the Parthenon and other buildings. Passing St. Paul’s Rock, you can head over to the Agora with its several historical buildings and the Stoa of Attalos Museum. From here you walk past the Bazaar and then down Ermou to Syntagma Square and the guards with the unknown soldier at Parliament. Then, you can walk south past the National Gardens to the Temple of Zeus and Hadrian’s Arch, bringing you back to the area of the New Acropolis Museum.

Rome is probably the best location. The Colosseum and Palatine Hill, the Spanish Steps and the Vatican are all located not much more than 2-1/2 miles apart. It would take days to cover all of the Piazzas, churches, monuments and other historical buildings in this area.

Q. Do you know of any computer software for tour planners?

–– Jerry Thorne, Party Animal Travel A. Something was available years ago but we have no current information. Maybe one of our readers can provide an answer.

Q. How can we submit questions for the new Curious Tour Planner column?

–– Several Readers A. Some people send letters and occasionally we get a phone call, but there is an easy way to reach us. By e-mail, you can always address your question to safety@busmag.com.

Answers not credited to other individuals are provided by Larry Plachno, Editor.

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20 Tips For Bus Tour Planners by: Dr. Charleen Jaeb 20 Tips for Planning Bus Games

Prizes for games are optional. Sometimes

ers, etc. If that is not feasible, just make sure

You do not have to be a veteran tour guide

a round of applause or a prize like cookies,

or group leader to come up with fun games for

candy or snacks passed out to participants is

adults traveling on a bus. Fortunately there are

sufficient. Other prizes include candy bars,

interview each other and be able to introduce

plenty of stimulating games suitable for bus

lottery tickets, items from the Dollar Tree, gifts

their partner to the group, if their name is called.

travel. This column will cover where to find them,

from destinations where you stop, gift certifi-

Games of Chance are the most popular bus

when to use them, give guidelines for prizes and

cates from the bus company and souvenirs

games because they are quick, easy, fun and

share games that have worked for me.

you have picked up from trade shows.

easy to learn for players and group leaders.

they have nametags.

3. Have two passengers who are strangers

Not all good escorts or group leaders choose

These 20 tips will provide a list of games and

They are popular on casino trips and if no

to have games and not all passengers choose

activities that help in keeping trips fun and enter-

financial investment is required, I do not think

to play them. That is okay. However, they do

taining during the hours cruising down high-

it can be considered gambling.

attract and retain customers when passengers

ways as well as games and activities that can

4. Traditional Bingo rates #1. Many bus com-

look forward to them, enjoy meeting new peo-

be used to fill free time at hotels and attractions.

panies furnish trip escorts with bingo cards that

ple, learning new things and appreciate a break

Get-Acquainted Games: Ice breakers can be

allow numbers to be punched out, do not require

from riding long hours on a bus. As Ben Franklin

fun, enhance the trip and help the group lead-

writing instruments, as well as a deck bingo cards

said, “We do not stop playing because we grow

ers and passengers get to know more about

to call numbers. Because I am a klutz handling

old. We grow old because we stop playing.”

each other. Most adults do not want to play silly

the cards, I made a matrix on an 8 x 11 sheet of

games. Here are some of my favorites:

paper which was headed by B I N G O and under

My experience in planning games include birthday parties, showers, reunions, block par-

1. Find a Person: Distribute a printed paper

each letter was a number from that column ran-

ties, new neighbors groups, condo activities

to everyone asking them to get a signature of

domly placed. It made it easy to check accuracy.

and devoting the first day of my Human Rela-

a person who: plays bridge, was in the ser-

I often play three or four games of bingo with

tions class to playing get acquainted games,

vice, donates blood, jogs regularly, owns a

each bingo card – standard, postage stamp, pic-

which many students rated as their favorite

boat, is a quilter, has twins, is a nurse, is a

ture frame, whole card and fill in all Bs and Os

class on their end-of-course evaluations.

teacher, speaks a foreign language, won a

and declare “I have BO” if you do.

Other than traveling with bus escorts who

blue ribbon, etc. Pass out the paper early in

5. Name Bingo. Distribute a matrix with

played great games and the Internet, my best

the day. Choose categories that fit a number

five blank squares across and five down. Each

resource for bus games came from Entertain-

of people. Allow them to use a person’s name

game participant fills their card with names

ment on Wheels by Barb Koss and Sue Neuschel.

only once. Give plenty of time to complete

or signatures of others on the bus. Names are

It is an 88-page book offering an extensive list

them. Review categories over the bus micro-

called from the passenger list. Bingos are

of games and activities for tour guides and group

phone, asking passengers to raise their hands

names in horizontal, vertical or diagonal posi-

leaders. It can be ordered from Transportation

if they match description. People discover oth-

tions. Have extra pens or pencils.

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ers they are similar to.

9015 or by phoning (815) 946-2341. The cost is $18 plus shipping and handling.

2. Pass around stickers to personalize their nametags. E.g. smiley faces, animals, flow-

6. Horseshoe Race. The game most popular with my regular customers requires a pair of dice, six wooden or cardboard horses on a 18inch dowel, numbered from one to six deco-

32 • Bus Tours Magazine / May, 2014

rated in one of six different colors with yarn,

thereafter, with the last card drawn winning

users to play a variety of games on the bus.

felt, ribbon, paint, plus a set of two-inch by

the grand prize.

I like Words with Friends.

two-inch felt squares of same colors (about 10

8. Bus Poker â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Needs two decks of cards.

11. Printable word games can be down-

of each color) At the beginning of the game

Figure out the number required so that each

loaded from the Internet at aplusgamer.com

each horse is named; e.g. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Luckyâ&#x20AC;? for green,

passenger gets one. Make sure the cards dis-

or copied from the pages of Entertainment on

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rosieâ&#x20AC;? for Red, etc. or for a person on the bus.

tributed are kept in the leaderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deck. To keep

Wheels mentioned earlier.

Passengers choose their horse to bet on by

it simple: If you have less than 25 passen-

12. Consider allowing seat mates to be

picking the color felt matching the horse. The

gers, give each person two cards. If you have

partners. This applies to large and small

horses enter the starting gate on the driver side

a full bus, give each one. In either case, pull

groups. You could give them the same prize

of the bus and move down the aisle passed

from the full second deck realizing that not

as a person working alone.

person to person. The leader rolls the dice. If

every draw will result in a winner.

Quizzes and Brain Teasers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Whether you

six and three are rolled, horses six and three

Games for Small Groups â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Games can add

pass out printed game sheets such as those

advance one place. If doubles are rolled that

fun and excitement to a long bus ride; how-

mentioned above or give fun quick quizzes

horse advances two spots. The race ends when

ever, not all adults want to join in the fun. I

and riddles on the driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s microphone, most

the ďŹ rst horse makes it down the driver side

bring along playing cards and check if the

passengers look forward to them. Remem-

aisle then up to the ďŹ rst seat on the door side.

back of bus can accommodate two tables by

ber to furnish pencils for written games.

All winners with the matching color get a prize.

turning around a pair of seats.

13. Name That Tune â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Hand out a sheet

9. Travel board games, card games, mag-

showing the ďŹ rst lines of popular songs and

7. Reverse RafďŹ&#x201A;e. You can use cards with

netic checkers can be used if a card table is

ask they identify the song and the person(s)

numbers on matching the numbers beside

available and if passengers have requested

who recorded it. If this game is played by a

people on the passenger list, or cards with

them; e.g., bridge and euchre players.

multi-generational group, choose some

I use giant Hershey bars.

each passengerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name on it. Usually the ďŹ rst

10. Video games, smart phones, hand-

name called gets a prize and every ďŹ ve or 10

held systems or printed game handouts allow

songs from each generation.

Bus Tours Magazine / May, 2014 â&#x20AC;˘ 33

14. Riddles and Jokes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Great clean jokes

Games for FAM Trips: The purpose of

out answers. On one FAM trip I collected the

and riddles can be found on the Internet

Familiarization trips is to inform, educate,

index cards and answers, typed them up and

about places you are visiting, holidays you

inspire and reward group leaders and the

mailed them to the group leaders on the bus.

are celebrating or funny things that happened

opportunity to meet and share ideas with

General Topics on Bus Games

to you. Avoid hurtful jokes about people, reli-

other group leaders.

gion and politics.

20. Ideal time for Games on the Bus:

17. Pass the Microphone Introduction.

Because most bus trips start early in the

15. Matching with Friends â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Furnish par-

Bring along an extension cord for the bus

morning, I like to let passengers on their own

ticipants with a form asking questions about

microphone. Pass it through the bus and ask

to sleep, read or chat before starting games

their favorites; e.g., color, movie, movie star,

each group leader to tell their name, their

or DVDs. Make your judgment based on the

beach, sport, card game, one-day trip, animal,

groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name and tell something of beneďŹ t

people on the bus, your comfort level and

etc. Then choose a respected person on the

to others on board.

the facilities offered by your hotel for off-the-

bus, known by all, celebrating a birthday, etc.

18. Make an extra copy of any games

Have them tell their favorite things. The per-

used. The ďŹ rst copy will be used to play the

Hopefully, this column inspired you to use

son who has the most matches to theirs wins.

games, the second one can be kept by group

some of these games and to invent some of

leaders to use on their own bus trips.

your own. A ďŹ nal word from Ben Franklin,

16. Pocketbook Scavenger Hunt, Make a

bus activities.

list of normal and a few unusual things found

19. Pass out index cards for their questions.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Games lubricate the body and the mind.â&#x20AC;?

in purses â&#x20AC;&#x201C; keys, eye glasses, lipstick, cell

Collect them. Choose several most often men-

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phones, money, postage stamps, coupons,

tioned. Read one at a time and suggest they

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$2 bills, cameras, photos, tissues, etc. You

discuss them with other persons. Later you

44130 or e-mail me at cdjaeb@wowway.com.

can read them or print them out. If reading

can bring it before others on the bus for shout-

Thank you.

them, have participants count on their ďŹ ngers, ďŹ rst one reaching 10 wins.

With degrees from four universities, Dr. Charleen Jaeb has been a business professor at Cuyahoga Community College. After her retirement in 2000, she became a trip planner for the CCC retirees and Middleburg Heights Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club, ďŹ lling as many as 15 buses each year. Jaeb

and her husband escorted trips for Lakefront Lines in Cleveland, Ohio. She says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was wonderful and somewhat unbelievable in retirement to be able to do what you love to do and get paid for doing it.â&#x20AC;?

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