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NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2019 Volume XLI, Number 2

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FAITH-BASED ATTRACTIONS Learn the story behind one of America’s most famous televangelists, Billy Graham; tour through southern, Reconstruction Era churches with Miss Kate; join a pilgrimage; study ritual objects and more with these faithbased stops.

HISTORICAL ATTRACTIONS & MUSEUMS This issue’s historical offerings bring readers to the bottom of the ocean with the History of Diving Museum and back to the surface with the daily grind of pre-presidential Lincoln and Reagan in McLean County Museum of History and Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home and Visitors Center, respectively.

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REGIONAL ROUNDUP Explore the Northeast with Allegheny National Forest in Pennsylvania and the Central region with York, Nebraska.

From shopping, lodging, attractions and dining, these great areas have what groups want.

Editor & Publisher . . . . . . . . . Larry Plachno Business Manager . . . . Nancy Ann Plachno Bookkeeping . . . . . . . . . . . . Dianne Billquist Typesetting/Page Layout . . . . Sherry Mekeel Production/Design/Web . . . Nick Schleitwiler Editorial Assistant . . . . . . . . Melissa Stanek Bus Tours Magazine 9698 W. Judson Road Polo, Illinois 61064-9015 (815) 946-2341 Fax: (815) 946-2347 Web site: www.bustoursmagazine.com

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RAILROADS From the world’s shortest and steepest scenic railway at Fenelon Place Elevator Company to the breathtaking views from Cumbres & Toltec’s mountain-hugging excursions, groups have a lot of beauty to take in from the rail.

GAMING It is not testing one’s luck to check out any of these hot casinos. With exciting gaming floors and accommodations that anticipate groups’ needs, a visit to any of these casinos is a guaranteed win.

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Buzz on the Bus News and notes for bus tour planners

Downton Abbey Exhibit Moving

Biltmore Legacy provides travelers with a look at more than 50

to Biltmore

costumes from the show. Costumes worn by the likes of Dame Maggie

Asheville, North Carolina

Smith, Hugh Bonneville and Michelle Dockery can be seen up-close.

Downton Abbey: The Exhibition will move to Biltmore, the historic Vanderbilt home in Asheville, North Carolina, on November 8, 2019.

This exhibit is an immersive stage upon which fans of the television

Fans of history, fashion and Downton Abbey will admire the exquisite detail in each outfit.

For further details, visit downtonexhibition.com or biltmore.com.

show and movie, the post-Edwardian era or fashion can explore the details of this unique and historic world. The exhibit is scheduled to

Hologram Gaming and More

close April 7, 2020.

at Caesars’s Linq Hotel + Experience

This exhibit features recreations of Downton Abbey’s world-class sets, authentic costumes from the show and multimedia elements

Las Vegas, Nevada

that are exclusive to the exhibition. Downton Abbey: The Exhibition is

The Linq Hotel + Experience of Caesars in Las Vegas, Nevada is

showcased in two different locations on the Biltmore property. Each

bringing technology to the forefront of gaming by adding hologram

highlights a different aspect of the world of the Crawleys and their

games, virtual reality bays, virtual dealers and interactive art to their

servants, the fictional cast of the series, while keeping an eye on

floor.

critical real-world events like WWI. At Biltmore’s Amherst, some of the series’ most recognizable sets and artifacts are assembled. Exclusive multimedia displays gather guests into the unforgettable culture, social history and plot points of the show.

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With help from some of the biggest names in technology and art, the Linq opened their new gaming floor to the public on June 7 in a ceremony that involved a LED-ribbon cutting.

Buzz on the Bus The interactive art exhibition Dataland: Linq by world-renown artist Refik Anadol is featured throughout. It contains 3D LED sculptures, interactive LED screens and architectural components.

Entertainment meets the future at Linq with live music brought to guests via an interactive, multimedia stage. Other entertainment includes hover board girls, Glow Bots and more.

For more information, phone (800) 634-6441 or visit caesars.com/linq.

Show Us Your Bus Tour Photos Pull out your cameras; BUS TOURS MAGAZINE is looking to publish the photographs of our bus tour planner readers. Publication will begin with the January/February 2020 issue. Photographs must be of your tour group or an attraction your group visited. Feel free to include a compliment for the location if your group enjoyed themselves.

When selecting photographs, make sure the image is at least 300 The Linq seems to be the perfect adult playground. Twenty-seven

dpi and 1,500 pixels wide. The size of your image is easily found by

touch screens connect guests to an interactive virtual ocean as well

clicking the “adjust size” or “scale image” option on your image-view-

as games. Six virtual reality bays beckon players to titles such as Elec-

ing program. Do not resize the original photos. The bigger the image,

tronauts, Raw Data and Walking Dead: Onslaught, coming soon. Holo-

the better.

gram games include tic-tac-toe, rock-paper-scissors and Pop ‘em.

Submit photos to editorial@busmag.com. Make the subject of the

These are the first ever gesture-controlled hologram games as well

e-mail “Bus Tour Photos.” In the body of the e-mail, mention the location

as the first hologram games in any casino. Traditional gaming receives

where the photos were taken, your name and three to four sentences

an update with the addition of electric table games and their virtual

about your tour company, as these will be included in the publishing.

dealers, which are cast upon a screen on the wall.

We at BUS TOURS MAGAZINE look forward to seeing the road through your eyes.

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Railroads

Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad

Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Antonio, Colorado and Chama, New Mexico

Railroad in Antonio, Colorado and Chama,

buzz. Ranking #1 in USA Today’s Reader’s

New Mexico.

Choice 10 Best Awards as 2016 Best Scenic

The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad,

Railroad, 2017 Best Attraction in Colorado,

Imagine standing out in an open-air car,

originally built in 1880 by the Denver and Rio

2017 Best Attraction in New Mexico and

surrounded by the bright blue sky and

Grande Railroad, is a living museum on rails.

2018 Best Scenic Railroad guarantees that

warm sunshine. A light breeze comes from

Cumbres & Toltec takes passengers on a 64-

Cumbres & Toltec is a railroad experience

the leisurely speed of the train. The sounds

mile journey through Colorado and New

of a lifetime.

of the steam engine chugging along and

Mexico, showing many splendors only acces-

The railroad runs from Memorial Day

the wheels clickity-clacking on the rails

sible by train. This all-day excursion can be

weekend through mid-October with depar-

play gently in the background. Now imag-

enjoyed in three different coach classes,

tures daily at 10 a.m. out of Antonito, Col-

ine traveling through aspen valleys and

includes a hot lunch at Osier Station and

orado and Chama, New Mexico. The group-

pine forests, watching volcanic formations

comes with staff and volunteers who love

friendly facilities include complimentary bus

pass by before the car enters a tunnel, the

talking to guests and answering questions

parking, large restrooms and a spacious din-

light dissipates until there is complete dark-

about their beloved train. Staff includes

ing facility, making this the perfect activity

ness. A slight glowing light grows as the

fourth- and fifth-generation railroaders on

for groups large and small. It is a wonderful

train nears the other end of the tunnel. This

the line.

addition to Colorado train yours, national

imagery is a sample of what groups expe-

Take a ride on the Cumbres & Toltec

park tours and the famous Balloon

rience on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic

Scenic Railroad to see what is causing the

Fiesta. Phone (877) 890-2737 today to speak

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Guide: Railroads the seasons tumbling from one to the next.

Adult tickets at Fenelon Place Elevator Company cost $1.50 for a one-way trip and $3 for a roundtrip. The affordability of the ride at Fenelon Place allows groups to explore many other attractions. In Dubuque alone, groups can explore Crystal Lake Cave and astounding public murals throughout the city made by Voices Productions.

For more information, phone (563)

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582-6496.

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Faith-Based Attractions

Billy Graham Library Billy Graham Library

from Graham’s decades of ministry. Of par-

is echoed in the experience. It’s great to know

Charlotte, North Carolina

ticular note is the display on the 1949 Crusade

that Jesus is at the center of it all.”

In more than 70 years of ministry, Billy

in Los Angeles that thrust Billy Graham into

For more information, visit billygraham-

Graham preached the gospel of Christ to

the national spotlight. The Journey of Faith

library.org or phone (704) 401-3270 for group

more than 215 million people in live audi-

also examines notable moments throughout

reservations.

ences across 185 countries and territories.

history that coincided with Billy Graham’s

He reached hundreds of millions more

ministry including the Cold War, Apartheid,

through television, video, film and webcasts.

the 9/11 attacks and much more.

Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation

Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, North Car-

During their visit, guests can enjoy a deli-

olina gives visitors a glimpse into the per-

cious meal at the Graham Brothers Dairy

When it comes to faith-based tours, noth-

Carey, Ohio

sonal and public life of the world-famous

Bar, which features Mother Graham’s

ing captures the world’s attention quite like

pastor who counseled world leaders, celebri-

Chicken Salad, the “Billy Frank” hot dog,

the Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady

ties and some of the most notable figures of

fresh salads, soups, specialty coffees, cook-

of Consolation in Carey, Ohio. Every August,

the 20th century. This “Best of the Best”

ies and homemade pound cake. Ruth’s Attic

the basilica attracts believers from around

(American Bus Association) and “#1 Attrac-

Bookstore offers a variety of Bibles, books

the globe for The Feast of the Assumption of

tion in Charlotte” is a must-see for faith-

authored by Graham family members,

Mary into Heaven. Only one hour from

based tours.

biographies, classic sermons on DVD,

Toledo and the coast of Lake Erie, this stop

music, apparel and unique gifts.

is a must for all Catholic tours.

Built to resemble a barn, symbolizing Graham’s humble beginnings on a nearby dairy

Since opening in 2007, the library has

The faithful throng the streets of Carey,

farm, the main building of the library features

attracted more than 1.4 million guests. One

Ohio to visit Our Lady of Consolation for The

The Journey of Faith tour where guests can

visitor stated, “I appreciate how many times

Feast of the Assumption of Mary into Heaven.

see how God used a farm boy from North

we were reminded this was about God and

On August 14, a candlelight procession from

Carolina to share the love of Christ around

not Billy — although we appreciate every-

the basilica follows an uplifted Statue of Our

the world. Guests explore six exhibits, two

thing he did and his work.” Another com-

Lady of Consolation to the National Shrine

theaters and four galleries of memorabilia

mented, “Love the heart and message that

Park altar. This is merely the beginning of the

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Special: Faith-Based Attractions celebration

One favorite is The Statue of Our Lady of Consolation, which depicts

that honors the

Mary with an infant Jesus. Believers carry out the medieval tradition

Catholic belief

of “offerings of fabric” by presenting the statue with dresses. More

that

Saint

than 500 of these dresses are displayed in the lower basilica. There,

Mary’s

body

the Chapel of Holy Relics also exhibits saint relics.

and

soul

To learn more, phone (419) 396-7107 or visit olcshrine.com.

ascended into

Christ in Glory from Our Lady of Consolation

heaven upon

Miss Kate’s Deep South Tours: Historic Pews

her death. The

and Pulpits Walking Tour Valdosta, Georgia

event carries onto August 15,

Looking for a local guide to enhance a visit to the Bible Belt? Miss

as well. Masses during this time are held in English, Albanian and

Kate's Tours in Valdosta, Georgia showcases the culture and pulse

Chaldean to accommodate the many cultures of the pilgrims.

of the Southeast for groups looking for a tour with authenticity. When

During The Feast, friars minister to those in attendance with prayers

building an itinerary including faith-based tours, add Historic Pews

and blessings. The on-site Mustard Seed Café is available for pre-

and Pulpits Walking Tour with Miss Kate’s Deep South Tours for an

arranged groups of 20 or more looking to purchase meals. Shrine Gift

irreplaceable look at Southeastern church and faith history.

Shop remains the number one stop to buy souvenirs.

It is said that Valdosta was built by the railroad, but it was really

The Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation makes

the churches and a strong faith that built this great city. On the Historic

for an amazing faith-based attraction any time of the year. The German

Pews and Pulpits Tour, groups will hear stories of these churches,

stained-glass windows color the light that pours over the pews. The

meet with current pastors or church historians and see beautiful

renaissance-styled mural, Christ in Glory, warms the domed ceiling.

stained glass windows and historic organs. Some of the churches are

From the statue of Christ in a glass tomb to multiple decorated altars,

150 years old and remain in regular use.

there is a lot at Our Lady that can inspire awe.

Visit churches such as First Baptist Church, whose elaborate wood truss ceiling, paneling, pews and exquisite stained glass windows inspire congregations even to this day; First United Methodist, with their striking, monumental cathedral ceiling, and Central Avenue Church of Christ, near Lee and Valley streets. Groups will not soon forget the Romanesque interpretation of the classic Greek temple at First Presbyterian or the quaint form of the oldest extant church building in Valdosta – the Pentecostal House of Prayer. At each stop, there is time for questions, answers and photo opportunities. A dessert social and a short concert starring a 100-year-old organ are included with the tour.

For groups wishing to extend their stay in Valdosta, Miss Kate’s knowledgeable step-on guides can help bus drivers navigate the city streets and highways, share local history with groups and give tips on the best places to eat and drink. To get around Georgia like a native, be sure to go to Miss Kate’s.

Other services provided by Miss Kate’s Deep South T o u r s include: tour management, airport

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Miss Kate’s First Presbyterian Church of Valdosta

Special: Faith-Based Attractions meet and greet (arrivals and departures), team

ancient Judaism to contempo-

building, spouse and guest activities, “dine

rary audiences in The Temple-

arounds,” creative itineraries, excursions, des-

Tifereth Israel Gallery exhibit.

tination management assistance, bus rental,

One of the museum’s core

tour/event consulting and more.

exhibits, The Temple-Tifereth

For more information, phone (229) 415-8962 or visit misskatestours.com.

displays both art and artifacts from around the globe. Jewish faith and heritage is revealed

Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage Beachwood, Ohio When faith and history combine, the effect

in each display. From scrolls and sacred books to fine art and ritual objects, this exhibit was

Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage

is often powerful. Groups visiting Maltz

carefully built to provide rarely seen looks

injustice and persecution, immigration strug-

Museum of Jewish Heritage in Beachwood,

at the culture and tools of Judaism. Selec-

gles and more. In each display, dependence

Ohio discover that first hand. With ancient

tions from The Temple Museum of Jewish

on faith is evident. Guests can see how, by

artifacts, tales of 1800s immigration, inter-

Art, Religion and Culture can be found in

drawing strength from their faith and culture,

active displays and more, Maltz Museum pro-

this exhibit, as well. The Temple-Tifereth

the Jewish people not only survived harrowing dangers, but also thrived.

vides an in-depth view of Jewish faith and

Israel Gallery was established in 1950,

heritage while relating it to other cultures

which makes it the fourth oldest Jewish her-

and events worldwide. For a faith-based tour

itage museum in the United States.

that stretches beyond the ordinary, visit Maltz

Keep an eye on Maltz Museum for special exhibits and events, as the calendar at Maltz

Displays on the everyday life of Jewish

Museum is bursting with educational hap-

Americans are found in the museum’s other

penings. One such special exhibit, Leonard

About half an hour from Cleveland,

core exhibit, An American Story. These dis-

Bernstein: The Power of Music, focuses on

Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage brings

plays highlight their bravery in the face of

famous composer and conductor Leonard

Museum of Jewish Heritage.

Experience the Lightner Museum in St. Augustine

A day trip into the Gilded Age

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The History of Diving Museum

Historical Attractions and Museums The History of Diving Museum

nection to recreational diving, underwater

The History of Diving Museum is a

Islamorada, Florida

photography, marine biology and treasure

501(c)(3) non-profit that opened in 2005. In

Planning a trip through beautiful Florida

diving. Fields such as military diving and

2020, the museum will celebrate its 15-year

Keys and Key West? The History of Diving

adaptive diving for those with disabilities

anniversary with special, featured exhibits.

Museum is a great halfway point to stop

are also highlighted in the museum. Along

Sport Diver and Scuba Diving magazines both

along scenic Overseas Highway. Divers and

with core artifacts, the Featured Exhibit

honored the museum as the 2019 Readers

land-lovers alike are amazed by one of the

Room hosts special-interest exhibits for a

Choice Award for “Best Cultural Experience”

world’s largest collections of diving equip-

limited time.

in the United States and Canada.

ment. Exhibits span more than 4,000 years

More than 19,000 visitors pass through

of, "man's quest to explore under the sea,”

the doors annually for tours and scavenger

contacting Emily at programs@divingmu-

making the museum a fantastic historical

hunts. The exhibits and museum store are

seum.org or by phoning (305) 664-9737. Be

Tour planners can book a visit today by

open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and have

sure to mention BUS TOURS MAGAZINE for the

The displays tell an international story

convenient bus parking adjacent to the facil-

best packages, and visit DivingMuseum.org

that highlights both male and female pio-

ity. Schedule an early arrival to experience

for more details.

neers, as well as those who broke through

the museum without crowds, take advantage

racial and ethnic barriers to descend to the

of extended hours, guided tours and dis-

ocean floor. The museum begins with early

counts (including free admission for the tour

of History

breath-hold diving and extends through the

leader and driver). Easy scheduling gives

Bloomington, Illinois

addition to any bus group tour.

McLean County Museum

development of diving bells, hard hats,

groups plenty of time to visit other local area

Learn how Abraham Lincoln’s local law

scuba and technical diving. It includes areas

attractions and restaurants or to continue

career threaded him into his international

of focus such as south Florida’s unique con-

their adventure elsewhere.

destiny as the 16th president of the United Bus Tours Magazine / November, 2019 • 15

Special: Historical Attractions and Museums States; explore the difficulties and strengths

Illinois, the McLean County Museum of His-

movement and as president of the United

of pioneers forging across the country and

tory is a must-see for any group with an inter-

States.

more all in one stop at the McLean County

est in American history.

Museum of History in Bloomington, Illinois.

Venture back to America’s infancy with

Step back into the 1800s with Abraham

Challenges, Choices and Change. Separated

Located near several other historical attrac-

Lincoln in McLean County. This exhibit

into three sub-exhibits, Choices explores the

tions and about one hour from Springfield,

focuses on Lincoln toiling in the 8th Judicial

people and the work that made McLean

Circuit. The connections he made in the

County what it is today. In Making a Home,

McLean community would last through the

groups ponder the populations of the McLean

development of the new Republican Party

area starting with Native Americans thou-

and beyond to the solidification of his

sands of years ago to Asian Indians and Lati-

momentous role in the anti-slavery

nos in the late 20th century. Explore workers

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Special: Historical Attractions and Museums and their tools from the 1820s to the 1990s with sub-exhibits Farming

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BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL ILLINOIS

in the Great Corn Belt and Working for a Living. These exhibits honor the history and evolution of labor.

Young learners will love the Harriet Fuller Rust Discovery Room.

Here, they can gather eggs, cook over an “open flame,” milk a cow and more with fun, hands-on displays.

Those with an eye for beauty will love the Courthouse Exhibit, which is displayed throughout the museum on lighted panels. These informative panels explain the architecture, construction and materials of McLean County’s longest-standing courthouse – the building that now houses the museum.

In the Bloomington area alone, there are several other historical attractions. Consider building a historical tour with McLean County Museum of History, Normal Theater, The David Davis Mansion and Our Visitors Center features Route 66 & Abraham Lincoln history!

Evergreen Memorial Cemetery.

For more information, phone (309) 827-0428 or visit mchistory.org.

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Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home and Visitors Center Dixon, Illinois Visit the boyhood home of America’s first celebrity president, Ronald Reagan, with a stop in Dixon, Illinois. The Ronald Reagan

George Bush Presidential Library and Museum

in the Ansary Gallery of American History

On Display October 7, 2019 to January 5, 2020

This program is made possible in part through the Hotel Tax Revenue funded from the city of College Station through the Arts Council of the Brazos Valley.

979.691.4000 | www.bush41.org 1000 George Bush Drive West, College Station, TX 77845

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Special: Historical Attractions and Museums Boyhood Home and Visitors Center rewinds time, allowing groups to soak in the 1920s setting of a boy who would one day become an actor and president.

“All of us have a place to go back to; Dixon is that place for me,” Reagan said of the town where he lived from age nine to 22. The home preserved as “the” boyhood home is one of five different rental houses the Reagan family occupied, but it was the one most clearly recalled by Reagan. This quaint two-story is the only Dixon home

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the Holidays at Winterthur Yuletide tours daily

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November 23–January 5

Tickets at winterthur.org/yuletide.

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Special: Historical Attractions and Museums Reagan mentioned in his 1965 autobiogra-

statue of Reagan on a horse with flags from

phy, Where’s the Rest of Me?

Sister Cities’ countries, and Reagan Peace

The home contains darling details of a life

Park, which contains a replica of the Berlin

that started so ordinarily. See the loose tile

Wall and a statue titled The Wings of Peace

where Reagan hid his pennies. Peer into the

and Freedom.

tiny bedrooms where Reagan dreamed of

Large groups are encouraged to explore

Hollywood. Learn about his positions as a

the Boyhood Home in smaller batches. The

drum major with the Dixon YMCA Band and

home is open April through October and fea-

as a lifeguard at local Lowell Park where he

tures free, adjacent bus parking.

is credited with saving 77 lives from the Rock River. Follow the trajectory of Reagan’s life

Come and see the Boyhood Home of Ronald Reagan!

Groups Welcome!

For more information, phone (815) 288-5176 or visit reaganhome.org.

from years as a “fat little Dutchman,” (his father’s famous description of him as a child) to his town hero status. Make sure to admire

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Reagan Home

Free and convenient motorcoach parking.

Reservations should be made at least two weeks in advance.

Plan at least an hour for your visit.

April 2 - October 31 Monday - Saturday: 10AM - 5PM Sunday: 1PM - 5PM

“Bessie,” a 1919 Ford Model T and perfect doppelganger for Reagan’s father’s car, in the horse barn.

The National Register of Historic Places

Visitor Center

added Reagan’s Boyhood Home to its ranks in 1982, only one year after Reagan began his first term as president. Other monuments to Reagan in Dixon, Illinois include the Dixon Riverfront Plaza, which frames a

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Potawatomi Hotel & Casino

Gaming Potawatomi Hotel & Casino Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Seven unique restaurants provide amaz-

dishes. Do not miss Milwaukee’s biggest

ing variety across the property. Bella Italiana

happy hour at the bars of Potawatomi,

Gather a group and plan a bus trip to the

serves beautiful Italian cooking at feel-good

boasting $3 beer, wine and cocktail specials

Midwest’s premier entertainment location

prices. Enjoy all-you-can-eat offerings from

every Monday through Friday.

for gaming, dining, shows and an expansive

the seven action stations at The Buffet,

When it is time to call it a night, stay just

luxury hotel and spa – It’s All Happening at

which also features crab leg nights. Canal

steps from the casino action and blocks from

Potawatomi Hotel & Casino in Milwaukee,

Street Café, in the hotel lobby, is open for

downtown Milwaukee at Potawatomi’s 19-

Wisconsin.

breakfast, lunch and dinner and serves

story, 500-room hotel that features luxury

casual, American comfort foods. The award-

accommodations, dazzling city views and

The 150,000-square-feet casino property is home to nonstop gaming action with 2,500

winning Dream Dance Steakhouse puts a

75 suites. Among these suites is the 3,000-

slot machines in the hottest themes, nearly

“modern vintage” spin on steaks, seafood

square-foot presidential suite, the largest of

100 table games, a 1,440-seat bingo hall, off-

and the three-course menu, while featuring

its kind in Milwaukee. Guests can also find

track betting and a poker room. Check out a

hundreds of retail-priced wines. The Fire Pit

their glow with a relaxing massage, skin care,

new way to play at Topgolf® Swing Suite for

Sports Bar & Grill, open late, features 34

nail or hair treatment at Ember Salon & Spa

high-definition televisions and sports bar

on the hotel-casino link.

simulated golf and other group sports.

The renowned Northern Lights Theater

fare. Menomonee Valley Food Court houses

Elevate a tour’s entertainment experi-

regularly hosts music and comedy legends,

four different quick-service eateries. RuYi

ence at Potawatomi with a day or overnight

and free live shows are available several

offers delicious grade-A sushi and sashimi

trip. For more information, phone (800)

nights a week at Bar 360.

along with authentic Asian noodle and rice

PAYSBIG or visit paysbig.com.

20 • Bus Tours Magazine / November, 2019

Guide: Gaming Seven Feathers Casino Resort Canyonville, Oregon Come to Seven Feathers Casino Resort. In the heart of beautiful southern Oregon, conveniently located right off Interstate 5 in Canyonville, Oregon.

This beautiful casino resort’s hotel boasts 300 well-appointed guest rooms and suites. Guests are welcomed by restful accommodations and amenities. From pillow-top mattresses to flat-screen HDTVs with satellite channels, the perfect recipe for a restful experience envelops guests.

Looking to have a private event? The 25,000-square-feet of flexible meeting space provides first-class service for groups of any size.

On the gaming floor, Seven Feathers presents a wide variety of entertaining options. Surrounded by numerous table games, more than 950 slot machines, bingo and more, Seven Feathers’ visitors are energized by the sheer winning potential before them.

Seven Feathers provides fabulous dining experience, as well.

Choose from one of seven unique eateries. Fall deep into the steakhouse pleasure zone at K-Bar Steak House or choose from a plethora of choices at Gathering Place Buffet. Kabi Café offers 24-hour service and Cow Creek Restaurant has amazing breakfast choices. For the adults, the fun environment at Stix Sports Bar is where guests can find up to 19 TVs streaming games at all times. Lastly, consider the

Bus Tours Magazine / November, 2019 • 21

Guide: Gaming two lounge areas – Elements Lounge with nightly live entertainment and appetizers and the smoke-free Steelhead Lounge, which offers deliciously fresh sushi.

After a long night of fun, rejuvenate in Seven Feathers’ state-ofthe-art spa. River Rock Spa is equipped with eight treatment rooms, a full-service salon, steam room, sauna, soaking tub and more.

For on-site shopping, visit Gift Gallery where jewelry, unique home décor, Native American artwork and more are available for purchase.

Seven Feathers is just a short drive from the beautiful beaches of the Oregon Coast and national treasure, Crater Lake. For groups that do not wish to travel for those outdoor experiences, Seven Feathers’ “backyard,” The Umpqua National Forest, is the place. Trek along one of the picturesque hiking trails full of beautiful waterfalls or visit one of the world-class wineries.

For more information, phone (800) 548-8461 or visit sevenfeathers.com.

Wind Creek Hospitality Montgomery, Alabama Gaming, refreshment, affordable luxury and the sway of live blues music? This may sound like a dream, but it is reality at Wind Creek Hospitality in Montgomery, Alabama.

At Wind Creek, the nights breathe music, and those following the beat wind up at B.B King’s Blues Club. With a soulful mix of guitars, brass and vocals, B.B King’s Blues Club entertains guests every day of the week. Whether guests visit to swing around the dance floor or to slink back into a chair and simply listen, the entertainment here is the tops.

Though Wind Creek provides the “blues,” guests have no reason to worry about their mood with lodging like this. Winner of the Four Diamonds Award from AAA, Wind Creek’s hotel wows guests with a luxury often only dreamed of. The décor brings to mind the swank sophistication of Beale Street Blues. The plump beds swaddle guests in clouds of Egyptian cotton and down. Rain shower showerheads, complimentary high-speed Internet and 42-inch flat screen

Seven Feathers Casino Resort

22 • Bus Tours Magazine / November, 2019

Guide: Gaming

Wind Creek Hospitality TVs make guests feel like celebrities in hid-

Lucille’s Eatery recharges guests with

ing. Do not stay hidden for long. There is

delicious grab-and-go treats like burgers

more fun and relaxation in store at Wind

and Frito pies, while the formal restaurant

Creek.

Itta Bena combines live music and gourmet

To freshen up, Wind Creek has just the

Southern food for unforgettable evenings.

thing. Golden Shears Salon and Golden

If these alone were not enough to put a

Shears & More at Wind Creek will have

smile on visitors’ faces, the 65,000-square-

guests looking and feeling their best. At

foot gaming floor containing more than 2,200

Golden Shears Salon, guests can have their

games will have them grinning. Groups will

nails done, hair shampooed, styled, cut,

love testing their luck on a floor this size.

sewn, colored and more. Guests visiting

After all, who does not feel lucky during a

Golden Shears & More have a full service

stay with Wind Creek Hospitality?

shave and facial spa at their fingertips. Both

For booking, phone (866) 946-3360.

of these resort services welcome walk-ins.

More information is available online at windcreekmontgomery.com.

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Bus Tours Magazine / November, 2019 • 23

Regional Roundup

Northeast Allegheny National Forest Region and Kinzua Sky Walk

Allegheny Kinzua Sky Walk

McKean County, Pennsylvania The Kinzua Sky Walk of the Kinzua Bridge State Park in McKean County, Penn-

Historic District. History comes alive for

Bradford on Route 219. As Bradford is also

sylvania offers breathtaking panoramic

groups when they view artifacts from the

the birthplace of Zippo Lighters and Case

views and personalized educational pro-

world’s first billion-dollar oil field at the Penn

Knives, a historical tour would be incomplete

gramming presented by park staff. No won-

Brad Oil Museum, just three miles south of

without a stop at the Zippo/Case Museum.

der American Bus Tours Magazine named it 2019’s “Best of the Best.” Walk out 624 feet to the end of the skywalk, and feel the strength of the wind while viewing 360degree scenic vistas of the Kinzua Gorge from a height of 225 feet.

The Allegheny National Forest region and its quaint towns, located in northwestern Pennsylvania, offer fascinating museums, charming shops, roadside stands, wineries, breweries and a variety of beautiful scenic drives.

Named the most scenic byway in Pennsylvania, the Longhouse National Scenic Byway offers stunning vistas at Rimrock Overlook and Kinzua Point.

Tour the Victorian homes built by Pennsylvania’s early lumber barons in the late 1800s within Smethport’s Mansion District.

While in downtown Smethport, take bus groups through the haunted dungeon of the Old Jail Museum.

Explore the rich history and visit the eclectic architecture of an oil boomtown from the early 1900s in downtown Bradford’s National 24 • Bus Tours Magazine / November, 2019

Regional Roundup Overnight accommodations for bus groups are available in Bradford, which makes a great hub for groups attending tours and/or special programming at Kinzua Bridge State Park.

Park programs are free and varied; they include: A Guided History of the Bridge (including a walk on the skywalk), Viaduct Ventures (stories of buried treasure and aerial stunts), a scavenger hunt through the exhibits, geocaching programs, guided nature walks on General Kane Trail, Animal Tracks and Traces, Pennsylvania Elk, Wildflower Walks and specific requests.

For assistance in planning or for additional information on Kinzua Sky Walk or Allegheny National Forest, phone Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau at (800) 473-9370 or click VisitANF.com.

Central

York County Mennonite Farm

ALLEGHENY NATIONAL FOREST

KINZUA SKY WALK

York County Visitor’s Bureau York, Nebraska

“One of the Top 10 Most Scenic Skywalks in the World”

From museum collections containing artifacts from 3,000 B.C. to unique shops with perfect gift items, York County, Nebraska has just what groups need to have a good time. Located at the intersection of two of the busiest north-south and east-west highways in America, Interstate 80 and U.S. Highway 81, York County makes an easy addition to groups touring America’s heartland.

Step back in time with a rare world-class collection at Clayton Museum of Ancient History, located on the York College Campus.

Featuring artifacts from the Foster Stanbeck Collection and more, the Clayton Museum informs groups about ancient civilizations such as the Roman Empire and Mesopotamia. Though admission is free, guided tours are available for $1 per person with a $25 minimum.

Guided tours may take up to 30 minutes and can be designed around the interests of one’s group.

Visit the Henderson Mennonite Heritage Park in Henderson, Nebraska for a fascinating look at Mennonite heritage. Groups learn about the Mennonite culture and their early innovation of under-

and delicious Mennonite cooking. When scheduling, ask about group

Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau 80 E. Corydon Street, Bradford, PA VisitANF.com/group-tours-motorcoach

tour rates.

800-473-9370

ground, deep-well irrigation. Make sure to stay for some authentic

Bus Tours Magazine / November, 2019 • 25

Regional Roundup York County has more than educational stops for groups. With several shops, including one-of-a-kind stops, York will have groups bustling back to one of its many group-friendly lodging properties with bags bursting from their recent shopping spree.

Check out unique shops like Western Edge, Kirtsey’s Clothing and Gift Boutique as well as Triple Crown Boutique, LLC for some of the freshest fashion, accessories and gifts.

Though considered a small town community, York and York County have what groups need when it is time to chow down. Groups have about 50 different dining options to choose from. Looking for fine dinning? Visit the nationally recognized Chances ‘R’ Restaurant & Lounge. The ‘R’ hosts more motorcoach tours than any other restaurant in Nebraska. If a tour is more casual, York has a wide array of relaxed dining options, as well. Several of which can easily accommodate large groups.

For more information, phone (402)

Wessels Living History Farm 5520 S Lincoln Ave

402.710.0682

Lees Legendary Marbles

3120 S Lincoln Ave

Chances “R” Clayton Restaurant Museum York College and Lounge 142. W 5th St

402.362.3320 402.362.7755

York County Visitors Bureau www.yorkvisitors.org

601 North Lincoln Avenue, York, NE 68467

402.362.4575

362-4575 or visit yorkcountyvisitors.org ❑

J o s h

D u h a m e l

U N D E R S T U D Y On-A-Slant Indian Village, near Mandan

Actor and North Dakota native, Josh Duhamel, calls the people of his home state “inspiring.” You’re invited to be inspired, too. Join us for historic re-enactments, international powwows and cultural festivals celebrating our diverse heritage.

Visit us online to learn more and start planning your next tour itinerary.

NDtourism.com/grouptravel 26 • Bus Tours Magazine / November, 2019

1125 E. 8th St

402.363.5748

Social Marketing for Tourism by catherine Heeg

To Be on Camera or Not,

better. We all know that people buy from peo-

That is the Question

ple they know and like.

Do you shy away from cameras and being

Whether you are considering live-stream-

the center of attention?

ing video, 360 video or simply shooting video

Or do you LOVE being right in the action?

from your office or on a Fam, here are some

The classic line from Shakespeare’s Ham-

ways to use video:

let, “to be or not to be,” probably was not

1. Expert Interviews: Jump on camera

referring to whether or not you should appear

with industry experts, clients or colleagues.

onscreen in your next social video – but it

Get

still applies.

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Getting in front of the camera is a great

prepared

with

these

tips:

2. Showcase videos: Showcase a des-

way to build a real connection with your

tination, tour, culinary option or event. Nar-

audience, but you can still create killer

rating the video yourself adds a personal

videos from behind the scenes. Regardless

touch. http://bit.ly/2p0JByR

of which style you prefer, these tools and

3. Turn your blog into a video. Your

3. Tips and tricks: Provide relevant tips

strategies will help you create professional

blog articles can quickly become videos with

to help viewers pack a suitcase or even nav-

and effective videos.

a tool like Lumen5.

4. Explainer videos are a perfect way

Video Without Being the Star

to introduce your viewers to your new book-

igate a foreign culture. Maximize your video strategy

with

these

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ing engine, Web site or attraction. Check out

Hint: Having a strategy and style will make

the thought of creating videos; here are some

platforms like Wideo, Biteable or Animator.

your starring role easier. You are welcome

ways to benefit from video without being in

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front of the camera.

1. Create a Video Slideshow. Using tools like Animoto, Smilebox, Adobe Spark and even the Facebook Video Slideshow tool you can change your still images into short, snackable videos.

2. Facebook Video Templates. Within

5. Animated videos can be a fun way to relay stats, research or intangibles. a. Check out tools like Powtoon, Raw Shorts, Biteable, Wave and Vyond. b. Grab access to these videos that were

Whether or not you are the star of your next social video, using the right tools and having a strong strategy will help you produce powerful videos.

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your Facebook Ads Manager account there is an option to create a short 6-15 second

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Catherine Heeg, international speaker and

book. You simply supply the still images and

best marketing tool ever. With the right gear,

trainer, focuses on social media marketing

a bit of text, and Facebook will create a

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Bus Tours Magazine / November, 2019 • 27

20 Tips For Bus Tour Planners by: Melissa Stanek 20 Tips for Affordable,

during “off” seasons. Another bonus here is

cational attractions. Look in and around Boston,

Unforgettable Educational Trips

that your group will not have to navigate

Massachusetts; Birmingham, Alabama; Chicago,

For many people, myself included, field trips were the best part of school, and as we

through monstrously large crowds.

3. Consider building a tour around a

Illinois; Toledo, Ohio and more. Any city you can name without looking at a map is likely to hold

age, our curiosity does not fade. When edu-

theme. There are gads and gads of educa-

cation and a love for travel come together, it

tional stops. The selection process can

6. Make them remember you. People

is an amazing thing that reminds us why we

become overwhelming, so pick a single topic

who go on educational trips are normally life-

a plethora of amazing stops.

send children to school, why we read, why we

or war as the theme. Watch this increase your

long learners. Make sure that when they are

are always seeking answers from Google. As

drive and purpose as you plan while also

planning their next trip, they think of you.

a species, we are simply brimming with won-

opening up new and surprising attractions for

Show your passengers that you put in extra

der and curiosity. Get in touch with that by

your tour. Consider utilizing a spectacular

effort and thought. Consider making thank

planning educational tours. Whether your tour

exhibit to be the centerpiece and selling point

you bags from trinkets and goodies at the dol-

is for traditional students, homeschoolers,

for your tour. The Titanic Museum Attraction

lar store. Call local stores, and ask if they will

adults or any other kind of learner, make it

in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee has an exhibition

send you special coupons for your passengers

the highlight of the season with these 20 tips.

starring the violin that played the Titanic to

if you promise to bring your tour by. Those

1. Know why cost matters for educa-

its grave. A music history tour could easily

can go in the thank you bag as well. For edu-

extend from there.

cational trips with younger passengers, print

tional trips more so than others. Curiosity does not belong solely to the well to do. Edu-

4. Have informative nametags to keep

cational trips can exclude students or seniors

everyone where they should be. Fashion

on fixed incomes if not planned carefully. To

nametags for students and adults alike, and

7. Decorate the inside of the bus. If you

gather in as many interested passengers as pos-

put important cell phone numbers on the

are planning an educational trip with kids, dec-

sible, aim to make your ticket price achievable.

backs. Avoid using the sticker nametags, as

orating the bus is a fun way to get them excited

up free coloring sheets, and roll them up to go inside the bag.

Many schools have one or two big trips for stu-

they do not allow for hiding vital, but private

about the coming attractions. If you were taking

dents every year. At my goddaughter’s school,

information. Letting the kids on field trips have

them to the Maritime Aquarium, you could print

the trip became so expensive that several stu-

nametags with the chaperone’s number on

up cartoon sharks and jellyfish to tape to the

dents could not afford to attend. It became a

the back proves to be a big help in case anyone

inside of the windows. Be careful not to block

lesson about the “haves” versus the “have nots”

is separated from the group. People, especially

their views, though. This little step will boost

instead of SAT material. To get more butts in

kids, get lost. It is best to be prepared.

the passengers’ moods, making the younger

seats (and more free word of mouth), make your educational tours affordable.

5. Know that cities are hubs of educa-

riders easier to travel with. Just be sure to have

tion. Major cities are often a good place to start

permission before decorating, and make plans

2. Travel outside of peak season. This

looking for attractions once you have your theme

to clean up afterwards to stay in everyone’s

will help keep cost down and still allow you

ready. While famous cities are well known for a

good graces.

to plan for those classic educational hubs.

reason, there is no such thing as a second-tier

8. Look for attractions with hands-on,

Lodging and attraction prices are often lower

city when it comes to museums and other edu-

multifaceted exhibits. There are several

28 • Bus Tours Magazine / November, 2019

20 Tips forms of learning, but kids especially love

trips for every class. That is why parents and

17. Educational restaurants make for

tactile education. Look for attractions that

school staff want tours with attractions that

a great splurge. Restaurants that continue

mix in multiple forms of learning to keep

tackle multiple core curriculum subjects:

the educational fun or that run in the same

interest and satisfaction levels high. See if

English (ELA), Math, Science and Social

theme as your tour are wonderful for keeping

the attraction has audio, tactile, visual or

Studies. The History of Diving Museum com-

tourists excited and intellectually stimulated.

even musical elements. These will ramp up

bines Social Studies, ELA and Science in

Consider the Rainforest Café, Medieval Times

the learning and wow factors. At TABASCO®

one stop. Not only does this make the attrac-

or places that serve authentic foreign cuisine

Factory Tour and Museum, students can

tion more educational, but it also makes the

to feed your group.

touch a massive salt rock and walk through

trip easier to sell.

18. If you wish to do a themed tour,

a subterranean salt mine exhibit to the sound

13. Make chaperones easy to spot for

but have difficulty, broaden your scope.

of dynamite explosions. Exhibits like this

adult and student tours. Make sure that

What if you have interest in planning a tour

make what students just learned real to them

chaperones wear an agreed upon color that

about the prohibition, but discover The Amer-

while adding excitement the classroom

is both bright and specific to your group.

ican Prohibition Museum in Savannah, Geor-

sometimes cannot. These group-friendly

Depending on your budget, these shirts can

gia is the only prohibition museum in the

attractions with multifaceted exhibits are

even have your logo on them. This helps keep

country? Broaden your topic to include

easy to find when one reads BUS TOURS MAG-

students close to their chaperone. For adult

related fields like women’s rights, mobsters

AZINE or searches online using the “Student”

tours, this makes the escort or yourself easy

or the 1920s in general. You do not have to

tag on the B US T OURS M AGAZINE Web site

to find in case the passengers have questions

give up a tour idea you and others are pas-

search function.

or need access to the bus.

sionate about, just brainstorm related fields.

9. Pick fun, non-substantial DVDs for

14. On student tours, arm chaper-

19. Be careful picking videos for stu-

the trip. For adult tours, you want to make

ones with snacks. Though food is not

dents. Movies like Big, starring Tom Hanks,

sure you do not make the attractions redun-

usually welcomed at attractions, neither

may be rated PG, but they can have enough

dant by playing a documentary that teaches

are mobs of children having meltdowns.

four-letter words to land you in detention.

them the same information as the upcoming

Pick out small, tidy treats like Tootsie Rolls.

Grave of the Fireflies, though cutely animated,

stop. Instead, choose an entertaining DVD

These can be dispatched and consumed

stars children who sicken and starve to death

that is thematically related. For a Wild West

quickly and silently. All they leave behind

in irradiated post-WWII Japan. Even Disney’s

educational tour, consider a movie like

is an easily pocketed mini wrapper. This

Beauty and the Beast has a lot of barmaid

Tombstone. The goal is to build the passen-

will help in case lunch does not come quick

cleavage for a children’s movie. These things

gers’ excitement without sating their curiosity

enough for some students.

could mean chaos on the bus and angry let-

on the topic.

10. Work with the teachers/parents.

15. Picnics make great lunches for excited learners. Not only is this cost-effec-

ters from parents.

20. Buy a disposable camera for the

If you are working with a school, the teach-

tive, but it also allows learners to clump

students. On student trips, consider buying

ers are in charge. If you are working with

together after exhibitions to excitedly share

a disposable camera or two so that each stu-

a group of homeschoolers, the parents are

what they learned and saw. Restaurant tables

dent can take one photo. After the trip, get

in charge. Be sure to work closely with

and booths do not encourage this kind of

them developed, and mail them to the class.

them to avoid miscommunication and

gathering.

This will make you stand out in the school’s

school violations. You want their repeat

16. For a really affordable educational

mind for future trips and sets you apart from

business, so make yourself available and

trip, market to niche communities. Some

competitors. Since disposable cameras come

attentive. Without teachers or parents, there

attractions have veteran, active-service, stu-

two in a pack for a little more than $15, this

are no student tours.

dent or teacher discounts. Consider building

is a cheap way to make a big difference for

an educational tour that is made for one of

a tour and your forthcoming reviews.

11. Time meals appropriately. Consider the activity levels of your passengers

these populations: a veterans’ tour through

No one ages out of intellectual curiosity.

when you schedule meal times. If a group is

D.C. or a teachers’ tour that allows them to

It is a spark many people have and will nur-

traveling by foot more than they usually do,

actually enjoy museum exhibits at their own

ture throughout their lives. Whether for tra-

consider an early lunch with a snack on the

pace and interest. While discounted individ-

ditional students, homeschoolers or adult

bus ride home.

uals may wish to bring a spouse or friend,

learners, all it takes to build an unforget-

the savings will help you keep ticket prices

table and affordable educational trip is a

low.

little planning.

12. Tackle the “big four.” There is not enough time or money to send kids on field

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Bus Tours Magazine / November, 2019 • 29

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Middleton Place Foundation . . . . . . . .17 Miss Kate’s Deep South Tours . . . . . . .14 Morse Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Mt. Washington Cog Railroad . . . . . . . .7 National Comedy Center . . . . . . . . . . .14 North Dakota Tourism . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Our Lady of Consolation . . . . . . . . . . .12 Potawatomi Hotel & Casino . . . . . . . .31 Rocky Gap Casino & Resort . . . . . . . .21 Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home . . . . .19 Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation . . . . . . . . . .19 Sable Point LIghthouse Keepers Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Seven Feathers Casino Resort . . . . . . .2 Shore Line Trolley Museum . . . . . . . . .8 Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Stuhr Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Tabasco Factory Tours & Museum . . .16 Texan Theater Greenville . . . . . . . . . .13 Tudor Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 York County Visitors Bureau . . . . . . . .26

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