New York State Team 2016 by Destinations of New York State

Discover Luncheon/Presentations Tuesday, September 27, 2016 NBC Seafood Restaurant Monterey Park & Wednesday, September 28, 2016 Hilton LAX

New York Stat Mackenzie Cummings, Coordinator, Public Relations & Tourism Century 21 Department Stores 22 Cortlandt St. New York, NY 10007 Tel: (212)-227-9092/Fax: (212)-694-2738 E-mail: mcummings@c21stores.com Website: www.C21Stores.com

Rose Hapanowich, Director of Travel and Tourism Destiny USA 9090 Destiny USA Drive Syracuse, NY 13290 Tel: (315)-466-6635/Fax: (315)-466-5808 E-mail: rmh@destinyusa.com Website: www.destinyusa.com

Dawn Hopper, Director of Tour & Travel Dutchess Tourism Inc. 3 Neptune Rd, Suite A11A Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Tel: (845)-463-5444/Fax: (845)-240-1633 E-mail: dawn@dutchesstourism.com Website: www.dutchesstourism.com

Robert Aaron, Director of Sales & Marketing Empire Hotel Group 515 West 42nd Street New York, NY 10036 Tel: (646)-822-9191/Fax: (212)-967-5025 E-mail: robert@newyorkhotel.com Website: www.empirehotelgroup.com

Sheryl Porto, Director of Sales Merani Hotel Group - Holiday Inn Niagara Falls 114 Buffalo Avenue Niagara Falls, NY 14303 Tel: (716)-285-2521/Fax: (716)-285-0963 E-mail: sheryl@meranihotelgroup.com Website: www.meranihotelgroup.com

Karen Gregorian, Senior Tour & Travel Sales Mgr. Millennium Broadway Hotel 145 West 44th St. New York, NY 10036 Tel: (212)-789-7681/Fax: (212)-789-7609 E-mail: karine.gregorian@millenniumhotels.com Website: www.millenniumhotels.com

Sarah Foster, Director of Sales Central New York c/o Oneida County Tourism P.O. Box 551, NYS Thruway Exit 31 Utica, NY 13503-0551 Tel: (315)-624-7144/Fax: (315)-724-7335 E-mail: sarah@oneidacountytourism.com Website: www.oneidacountytourism.com

Roxanne Cade Ripley's Believe It or Not! Times Square 234 West 42nd Street New York, NY 10036 Tel: (212)-398-3133/Fax: (212)-398-4219 E-mail: roxanne@ripleysnewyork.com Website: www.ripleys.com

te Participants Karen Dodson, Tourism Sales Associate The Strong National Museum of Play One Manhattan Square Rochester, NY 14607 Tel: (585)-410-6359/Fax: (585)-263-2493 E-mail: kdodson@museumofplay.org Website: www.museumofplay.org

David Naczycz, Owner Urban Adventures NYC 357A Clinton St. #G Brooklyn, NY 11231 Tel: (347)-878-8444/Fax: (347)-273-1087 E-mail: davidn@urbanoyster.com Website: www.newyorkcityurbanadventures.com and www.urbanoyster.com

Lucille Yokell, CHME, Director of Sales & Marketing Wellington Hotel 871 7th Avenue at 55th Street New York, NY 10019 Tel: (646)-277-0040 D.L./Fax: (212)-581-1350 E-mail: lyokell@wellingtonhotel.com Website: www.wellingtonhotel.com

Chris Guidone, Marketing Consultant Wine Water & Wonders 33 Bank Street, #25 New York, NY 10014 Tel: (215)-356-2332/Fax: E-mail: chris@bigpicturetourism.com Website: www.bigpicturetourism.com

Charlie Daley, CTIS, CTP Destinations of New York State P.O. Box 10 Saugerties, NY 12477 Tel: (845)-246-8733/Fax: (845)-246-1913 E-mail: charlie@donys.com Website: www.destinationsny.com

Jennifer Ackerson, CTIS, President ALON Marketing Group 11 Alexander Avenue Farmingdale, NY 11735 Tel: (631)-756-1102/Fax: E-mail: jackerson@alonmarketing.com Website: www.alonmarketing.com

New York State

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Enter ing ou r 115th y e ar, the W elling t o n Hot the lo el is ngestrunni ng sho 'just o w ff ' Bro adway .

We are just a half block to New York City Center, one block to Broadway and Carnegie Hall, two blocks to MoMA and Fifth Avenue, three blocks to Central Park, four blocks to Columbus Circle and Time Warner Center, five blocks to Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall and the TODAY show and six blocks to Times Square. We are within easy walking distance to Lincoln Center and every Broadway theatre. There are five subway and seven bus lines within two blocks of our front door. In less than seven minutes you can walk to more than 100 restaurants. Within the Wellington Hotel are two restaurants. The Park CafĂŠ (open from 6am to 2am daily) offers a variety of breakfast options. Well-priced group menus are available for lunch and dinner. Molyvos Greek Restaurant and bar is open from 12noon to 11pm daily. Room Service is available from 6am to 1am. The Wellington Hotel, in addition to our fabulous location, offers friendly service, comfortable and recently upgraded accommodations and attractive prices for groups and individuals. With our dynamic rates program there are no blackout dates...if we have a room, you have a room! And we have rooms: 515 rooms plus 85 one-bedroom suites. All suites have a microwave and refrigerator, although utensils are not provided.

We offer:

i standard rooms with one queen or one king bed for one or two people i deluxe rooms with one king bed for one or two people i standard rooms with two double beds for two people i deluxe rooms with two double beds for up to four people i one-bedroom suites with one king bed and one queen pullout or two queen beds i i a limited number of rooms with three separate sleeping places (may require use of a rollaway)

DON’T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT, HERE’S WHAT EVERYONE ELSE IS SAYING ABOUT US... “WORLD’S BEST SHOPPING DESTINATION– 25 SHOPPING MECCAS YOU NEED TO VISIT” – Refinery 29

“THE BEST DEPARTMENT STORES IN NYC.” — Time Out NY

C21 Edition, located in Century 21’s flagship store, is a luxury concept store that regularly hosts special Collaborations With designers private sales and Presentations throughout the year. The space features high-end luxury accessories through a partnership with luxe vintage retailer, LXR&CO.

“Exclusively New York Shopping Experiences... Discount megadepartment store Century21 is often touted as New York’s best kept shopping secret. Except it’s not much of a secret, judging from the hordes of shoppers with suitcases (bought on site in the luggage department) crammed with designer handbags, shoes, watches and sunglasses.” — CNN

“Merchandise at C21 ranges from cutting edge apparel to classic Home furnishings, but the star of the show at this Sex and The City favorite is the designer handbag department.” — CBS

CENTURY 21 MYSTERY GIFT CARD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM CENTURY 21 DEPARTMENT STORE | 22 CORTLANDT STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10007

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS:

PUBLIC RELATIONS & TOURISM COORDINATOR:

HEATHER FEINMEL – CENTURY 21

MACKENZIE CUMMINGS – CENTURY 21

HFEINMEL@C21STORES.COM

MCUMMINGS@C21STORES.COM

001 (212) 227-9092 X2431

001 (212) 227-9092 X2439

MYSTERY

GIFT CARD C WHAT I’M WORTH! THIS C21 MYSTERY GIFT CARD COULD BE WORTH

FROM $5 UP TO $500

INCENTIVE PROGRAM OVERVIEW • • • • • • •

Century 21 Department Store will send you a predetermined number of Mystery Gift Cards to provide to your clients Each Mystery Gift Card value ranges from $5–$500 Each Gift Card has a unique code on the back that can be tracked to your company Can be redeemed at any of our 10 locations (at any register) No minimum purchase necessary Gift Cards expire on 12.31.16 Distribute one Gift Card per person

YOUR NEW YORK CITY EXPERIENCE AWAITS Century 21 Department Store has been a New York City icon and destination of choice for over 50 years. Visitors from all over the world visit the vast department store daily seeking unbelievable deals in high-end fashion retail, up to 65% off retail every day. From an extensive selections of men’s, women’s and children’s apparel, footwear, outerwear, lingerie and accessories to cosmetics and home goods, this Lower Manhattan staple is the go-to retailer for New York locals. Free Personal Styling Program: Book a C21-On-1 appointment online or call C21 for available appointments. 2 hours, 90 minutes, or 45 minutes will have your clients feeling special, pampered and ready for their New York City debut. Expert advice, the latest trends, and access to C21’s most exciting pieces from top NYC stylists! Do you have a group? Contact us for special group arrangements.

C21 Edition: Located in Century 21 Department Store’s flagship store, this luxury concept store regularly hosts special collaborations with designer’s private sales and presentations throughout the year. The space features high-end luxury handbags and accessories through a partnership with vintage retailer LXR&CO. Mystery Gift Card Program: Join C21’s Mystery Gift Card Program to provide added value to your clients. Receive a box of 500 Mystery Gift Cards, each value of card ranging $5-$500. All gift cards have a unique code on the back that can be tracked to your company. Mystery Gift Cards can be redeemed at any of our 10 locations, no minimum purchase necessary. Gift cards expire: 12.31.16

Group Events: Want to specialize your group trip to C21? We’d love to provide a special store tour and host your group for breakfast or lunch. We’ll introduce your group to C21’s travel trade programs and discuss exciting new projects for 2016/2017.

New Visitor’s Center in the Downtown Flagship Store: Welcome to Century 21’s new Visitor’s Center! This bright new visitor destination will allow your clients to pick-up a color coded directory, be assisted navigating the store, ask for advice on local dining, check out unique NYC merchandise and more.

LOCATIONS FLAGSHIP LOCATION DOWNTOWN MANHATTAN

UPPER WEST SIDE LINCOLN SQUARE

22 Cortlandt Street, NY, NY 10007 Visitor Center located on the ground level

1972 Broadway, NY, NY 10023

BROOKLYN 472 86th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209

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LONG ISLAND/WESTBURY 1085 Old Country Road, Westbury, NY 11590

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61-35 Junction Blvd, Rego Park, NY 11374

PHILADELPHIA 821 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

PARAMUS 200 Bergen Town Center, Paramus, NJ 07652

MORRISTOWN

1 North Park Place, Morristown, NJ 07960

GREEN ACRES 1127 Green Acres, Valley Stream, NY 11581

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JERSEY GARDENS 651 Kapkowski Rd, Elizabeth, NJ 07201

MOTOR COACH DROP OFF LOCATION Drop off and pick up behind Trinity Church, Trinity Place (between Thames & Rector St.)

KEY TOUR TRAVEL CONTACTS: Mackenzie Cummings Coordinator, Public Relations & Tourism mcummings@c21stores.com 001.212.227.9092 x2439

Heather Feinmel Director, Public Relations hfeinmel@c21stores.com 001.212.227.9092 x2431

Dear Partners In Travel: The EMPIRE HOTEL GROUP is a unique collection of 8 Hotels all located in New York City. Each property has been fully renovated and range from Economy to First Class in pricing, quality and standards. The following highlights each of our properties. The Pearl : 233 West 49th St. NY, NY 10019 Tel: 212-245-4000 Fax: 212-399-3509

Georgia Skoufis, GM Monica Spencer Ramos, Corp. DOS, Jose Servillas, Reserv. & Revenue Manager

The Pearl is the newest addition to our group. A 94 room luxury completely non smoking boutique hotel. Full service hotel with complimentary daily continental breakfast and nightly wine hour as well as 24 hour room service, E & E Grill House restaurant, concierge, business center, executive board room, valet dry cleaning service, and fitness center. Valet and Self-Parking. Each guest room offers daily newspaper, individual climate control, Keurig coffee makers, microwave and fridges, complimentary wi-fi, hair dryers, iron and full size ironing boards, personal safes, umbrellas, plush robes, and Flat Screen LED HDTV’s, I-Home alarm clocks with I-Pod docking station, wireless phones. The hotel is situated in the heart of Times Square next to the Ambassador Theatre and across from the Eugene O’Neill Theatre”. GDS CODES: Sabre: YX 65743 – Amadeus: YX L GATPH – Galileo: YX 49909 – Worldspan: YX LGATP

Treasured landmark built in 1904 restored as a luxury boutique hotel rated by AAA, is a 4+ Star Hotel. A Completely NON SMOKING Hotel. This Gem offers Nice Matin restaurant and sidewalk café, 24 hr. room service, concierge, business center, meeting facilities, valet dry cleaning service, fitness center & spa room, In Room Spa Services, Valet & Self Parking. 202 guest rooms offer Marble bathrooms, hair dryers, iron & full size ironing boards, personal safes and Flat Screen Douglas Brookman, GM TV’s. Movies On Demand and Nintendo game system, Premium Channels including HBO, Monica Spencer Ramos, Complimentary Wireless Internet Access and individual climate control. The hotel is situated on the Director of Sales beautiful Upper West Side, a short walk to Central Park, Museum of Natural History & Rose Mercy Gomes, Sales Mgr. Center. Just minutes from Lincoln Center, Broadway and Times Square. Frommer’s NYC Travel Dana Himoff, Director Guide rated the #1 moderately priced hotel in NYC with special recognition for service and of Reservations and value. NY Times 2004 Guide to NYC, “Service Unrivalled” Revenue

The Lucerne: 201 W. 79th ST. NY, NY 10024 Tel: 212-875-1000 Fax: 212-579-2408

GDS CODES: Sabre: UI 25556 – Amadeus: UI NYCLUC – Galileo: UI 77715 – Worldspan: UI 26027

The Belvedere: 319 W. 48th St. NY, NY 10036 Tel: 212-245-7000 Fax: 212-245-4455 Michael Link, GM

Beth Roldan, Director of Reservations, Neri Duran, Group Sales & Conf. Coordinator

The Travel Inn: 515 W. 42nd St. NY, NY 10036 Tel: 212-695-7171 Fax: 212-967-5025 Glenn Isaacs, GM Robert Aaron, DOS Nurys Perez, Res. Manager

Setting the standard in the Theatre District, the Belvedere Hotel offers style, service and exceptional comfort. The Belvedere’s 352 Boutique style guest rooms and suites provide charm and understated elegance. This is a 4 Star Non Smoking Hotel. Facilities and services include: Concierge, Valet Parking, The Belvedere Cafe, Gift Boutique, Guest Laundry Center, Business & Conference Center, Fitness Center and renowned Brazilian Steak House, “Churrascaria Plataforma”. Guest rooms provide custom designed kitchenette with microwave and coffee maker, Voicemail, speakerphone capabilities, Wireless Internet Access, Movies On-Demand and Nintendo, Premium Channels including HBO, personal safe, full size irons and ironing board, Euro tile and Marble bathrooms with shower massage and hair dryers. Located within walking distance to Times Square, Restaurant Row, Radio City, Rockefeller Plaza, Carnegie Hall and Fifth Avenue. GDS CODES: Sabre: UZ 42364 – Amadeus: UZ NYC021 –Galileo: UZ 92870 – Worldspan: UZ 61418

Unique hotel with 160 guest rooms, rated by AAA; is a 3 Star Hotel. 90% of the rooms are Non Smoking. The large outdoor courtyard and swimming pool are surrounded by our guest rooms of which 125 offer 2 double beds, in-room movies, video games and Wi-Fi high speed wireless internet access, full size iron and ironing board, and hairdryer. Garage parking is available at a fee for our individual guests on the street level and 2nd level of the hotel, Gray Line Gift Shop and Tourist Desk, Broadway Deli, and 1500 sq. foot conference room. Just 3 blocks from Times Square and Javits Convention Center, an Oasis on the West Side GDS CODES: Sabre: UI 21038 – Amadeus: UI NYC033 – Galileo: UI 07655 – Worldspan: UI 01421

The Newton: 2528 Broadway NY, NY 10025 Tel: 212-678-6500 Fax: 212-678-6758

Arif Kahn, Manager Robert Aaron, DOS Landry Joseph, Dir. of Reservations & Revenue

This 108 room property is Completely NON SMOKING! Rated by AAA; is a 3 Star Hotel offering value plus much more. Our guest rooms feature Wi-Fi high speed wireless internet access, Flat Screen TV’s, microwaves, refrigerators and coffeemakers, full size irons, ironing boards, and hairdryers. It is on Broadway between 94th and 95th Streets. Only 1/2 block from the Subway, near Columbia University, the Children’s Museum and Central Park. This small hotel can only do 1 group of up to 30 rooms at a time. This quaint neighborhood hotel is the perfect alternative to a large midtown property. GDS CODES: Sabre: UI 42972 – Amadeus: UI NYC050 – Galileo: UI 93694 – Worldspan: UI 61419

The Americana Inn: 69 West 38th Street NY, NY 10018 Tel:212-840-6700 Fax: 212-840-1830

The Americana Inn welcomes the budget minded traveler with its warm, friendly service. This 60 room shared bath Inn (4 guest rooms per 1 bath room/cleaned twice daily) is located in the heart of the Garment District just 1 block off Fifth Avenue; walking distance to all the top shopping and sights of New York City.

The Belnord Hotel: 209 West 87th Street NY, NY 10024 Tel: 212-873-5222 Fax: 212-873-8907

The Belnord is a budget minded property with 119 guest rooms situated in two five story buildings on the upper west side of Manhattan. Each small guest room provides private bathrooms, wood floors, cable TV, complimentary WiFi in each guest room only, phones, wake-up calls and individual climate control. There are hairdryers, irons and ironing boards are available upon request. Also available on property are ice machines, soda machine, ATM, also an internet kiosks where fees do apply.

Rosa Wong, Manager

Nakitas Theologitis, Manager Sofia Dhamoon, Assistant Manager

GDS CODES: Sabre: YX 24771 – Amadeus: YX NYCSLE – Galileo YX77830 – Worldspan: YX 61422

GDS CODES: None

Emilio Morales, GM Robert Aaron, DOS

This brand new intimate and inviting boutique hotel is located in the Bronx and offers 60 nonsmoking guest rooms and is reincarnated from the Historic Bronx Opera House. This Historic property has memorabilia throughout of the shows and entertainers that had performed there. Complimentary continental breakfast is included daily. Each spacious guest room offers Flat Screen TV’s, refrigerators, microwaves, iPod docks, and in room safes. WiFi is available at $7.99 per room per 24 hours. April 2014 there will be complimentary access to Crunch Gym. 1 ½ blocks to the number 2 and 5 express subways – 25 minutes to Times Square and Broadway Theatres.

PHOTOS:

www.empirehotelgroup.com (JPGS for WEB and 300 dpi TIF for print)

INQUIRIES & BOOKINGS:

Robert L. Aaron Director of Sales Empire Hotel Group 515 West 42nd Street New York, NY 10036

The Opera House: 436 East 149th Street Bronx, NY 10455 Tel: 718-407-2800 Fax: 718-407-2828

GDS CODES: Sabre: UI 214885 – Amadeus: UI LGA107 – Galileo UI A1278 – Worldspan: UI LGA10

Tel: 646-822-9191 Fax: 212-967-5025 Email: robert@newyorkhotel.com

145 West 44th Street, New York, New York 10036 USA T +1 212.768.4400

F +1 212.768.0847

GDS Chain Code: MU

E broadway.us@millenniumhotels.com

Amadeus: NYCMAC

Galileo: 10925

W www.millenniumhotels.com

Sabre: 26710

Worldspan: NYCHM

GUEST ROOMS

AMENITIES AND SERVICES

• 626 guest rooms

• Award-winning Ask Alfred children’s program

• Check-in: 4pm; Check-out: 11am

• Concierge

• At the heart of Times Square, with convenient access to New York City’s famed Theater District, Fifth Avenue shopping and public transportation. Stunning New York City backdrop with skyline views.

• Multi-lingual staff

• Amenities include: cable and pay-per-view channels, climate control and in-room safe. Rooms are non-smoking. Accessible rooms available.

• Laundry and dry cleaning • Meetings and events facilities • High-speed wired and Wi-Fi Internet

• Standard – stylish and well-appointed

• 24/7 self-service business center

• Superior – thoughtfully furnished accommodations include a working desk for the convenience of the corporate traveler

• 24/7 fitness center

• Deluxe – feature an average of 350 square feet, with quintessential New York City views of Times Square and the excitement of Broadway

• Safe deposit box

• Suites – located on high floors with city skyline views, suites offer luxurious furnishings with a separate living area

• Gift shop

• Valet parking

Deluxe Room

DINING • Restaurant Charlotte – the perfect spot for breakfast • Charlotte Bar and Lounge – light fare for lunch and dinner • In-room dining

Conference Center

MEETINGS AND EVENTS • Dedicated catering team • 64,000 square feet of flexible meeting and function space • The only conference center in New York City accredited by the International Association of Conference Centers (IACC) • Audiovisual and production support • Customized food and beverage offerings

Hospitality Suite

PLACES OF INTEREST

LOCATION MAP

• Broadway, Fifth Avenue, Times Square • Central Park • Jacob K. Javits Convention Center • Madison Square Garden, Yankee Stadium, Citi Field • Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) • Rockefeller Center, Good Morning America, Nasdaq

TRANSPORT LINKS

TRAVELING FROM

DURATION

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) La Guardia Airport (LGA) By car

1 hour

Times Sq-42 St Subway Station On foot

3 mins

47-50 Sts Rockefeller Center Subway Station On foot

5 mins

133 West 44th Street, New York, New York 10036 USA T +1 212.789.7670

F +1 212.789.7673

GDS Chain Code: MU

E thepremier.us@millenniumhotels.com

Amadeus: NYC330

Galileo: 44897

W www.millenniumhotels.com

Sabre: 23975

Worldspan: NYCMP

GUEST ROOMS

AMENITIES AND SERVICES

• 124 guest rooms

• Award-winning Ask Alfred children’s program

• Check-in: 4pm; Check-out: 11am

• Concierge

• At the heart of Times Square, with convenient access to New York City’s famed Theater District, Fifth Avenue shopping and public transportation. An oasis in bustling Manhattan.

• Multi-lingual staff

• Amenities include: cable and pay-per-view channels, climate control, in-room safe and European-style soaking tubs. Rooms are non-smoking. Accessible rooms available. • Guests enjoy exclusive access to the Premier Lounge which offers complimentary breakfast, all-day refreshments and evening receptions • Premier – for stylish living with a range of thoughtful amenities • Premier suite – features a master bedroom with separate lounge area and kitchenette, complemented with exceptional views

• Laundry and dry cleaning • Meetings and events facilities • Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel • 24/7 self-service business center • 24/7 fitness center • Gift shop • Safe deposit box • Valet parking

Premier Lounge

DINING • Restaurant Charlotte – the perfect spot for breakfast • Charlotte Bar and Lounge – light fare for lunch and dinner • In-room dining

Lobby

Conference Center

PLACES OF INTEREST

LOCATION MAP

TRANSPORT LINKS

TRAVELING FROM

DURATION

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) La Guardia Airport (LGA) By car

1 hour

Times Sq-42 St Subway Station On foot

3 mins

47-50 Sts Rockefeller Center Subway Station On foot

5 mins

USA Tour & Travel Contact:

ALON Marketing Group / Jennifer Purtill Tel: 631-756-1102 / Email: jpurtill@alonmarketing.com Web: www.urbanadventures.com

Urban Adventures, a new style of travel experience for those who want to get off the beaten path and really connect with a destination. Urban Adventures in NYC, Washington, DC & Philadelphia not only show off each city but also introduces guests to the small, local spots that visitors would never notice on their own. On each tour visitors will feel more like they are hanging out with friends rather than being herded around on a tour. Whether a foodie, a craft beer fan, or a history buff, Urban Adventures has a tour for them. The Urban Adventures team also believes that local travel should truly benefit the local community. Too often when people travel they stick to things that are comfortable, like chain restaurants or shops that they recognize. That's why Urban Adventures promotes small businesses that support other local businesses and suppliers. Urban Adventures NYC, Washington, DC & Philadelphia ensure that tours have a positive impact on the communities and people of the places they visit. With over 450 tours in over 126 cities around the globe, you can be sure that your FIT, group and incentive clients will be in good hands with Urban Adventures! Company Vitals  Tours offered year round & available for free-sell  NET rates & customized group rates available  Hotel pick-up is available for private groups (at a possible additional charge)

 5 star rating on TripAdvisor for all cities

NYC & Washington DC GROUP Contact: → David Naczycz, 347-618-8687 info@newyorkcityurbanadventures.com Philadelphia GROUP/EVENT Contact: → Andy Maunder, 215-280-3746 info@phillytourhub.com

NYC TOURS FOR FIT & GROUPS – all rates include food and drink tastings MANHATTAN Beyond Broadway Tour – 3 hours long – Midtown Manhattan Midtown can be madness! But believe it or not, hidden amongst the tourists, Starbucks, and costumed characters, there is an authentic NYC neighborhood to discover. This tour will take guests to see not only the famous sites like Grand Central and Times Square, but it will also show guests where all the great local shops are hiding, how to navigate the crowds and where to grab delicious local food. AVAILABILITY Offered daily, year-round DEPARTURE TIMES 2:00pm Tenements, Tales & Tastes Tour – 3 hours long – Lower East Side / Little Italy / Chinatown Travel around the world in one neighborhood on this New York City walking tour, which takes guests on a journey through the Lower East Side. Guests will enjoy the story of the millions of immigrants and taste several delicious dishes of the many groups that have lived there. Whether they were Dutch, Jewish, or Chinese we’ll learn about and taste something from each group that called the neighborhood home and guests will leave full and happy. AVAILABILITY Offered daily, year-round DEPARTURE TIMES 10:00am

Tour & Travel Contact: ALON Marketing Group / Jennifer Purtill - Phone: 631-756-1102 / Email: jpurtill@alonmarketing.com

USA Tour & Travel Contact:

ALON Marketing Group / Jennifer Purtill Tel: 631-756-1102 / Email: jpurtill@alonmarketing.com Web: www.urbanadventures.com

New York Craft Cocktail Tour – 3 hours long – East Village, Manhattan This Happy Hour tour will bring guests to the center of New York’s booming cocktail culture as we visit some of the best cocktail bars in the city. Along the way we will sample delicious libations, swap tales of speakeasies and gangsters, shop for new local craft spirits, learn how to make craft cocktails, and discover some of the best places to grab a drink in the Big Apple. It’s a great way to start off an unforgettable evening in New York City. AVAILABILITY Offered daily, year-round DEPARTURE TIMES 6:00pm NEW TOUR! – Hamilton Happy Hour – 2 hours long – Lower Manhattan With the growing popularity of the musical Hamilton, we’ve decided to create a tour celebrating the life of this great Founding Father. Our tour will take place in the Financial District, which was the entire city in Hamilton’s time. We will visit key spots in the Hamilton story including Trinity Church where he is buried, the Federal Reserve Bank which is a descendant of the first Federal Bank established by Hamilton, the sites of the Bank of New York and Manhattan Banks formed by the future duelists, and finally we’ll enjoy a pint at Fraunces Tavern where Hamilton himself often drank. Guests will learn all about Hamilton’s life, his rivalry with Burr, and other facts not found in the musical. AVAILABILITY Offered daily, year-round DEPARTURE TIMES 3:00pm

BROOKLYN Neighborhood Eats Brownstone Brooklyn Tour – 3 hours long – Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn Discover delicious mom & pop shops and restaurants and experience how food is the engine of a local ecosystem. We will visit both old school haunts and new culinary entrepreneurs to experience an exciting menu of traditional flavors and daring dishes. We'll also learn about the neighborhood's rich history and changing character from the local business owners and residents themselves. AVAILABILITY Offered daily, year-round DEPARTURE TIMES 12:00pm Brewed in Brooklyn Tour – 3.5 hours long – Williamsburg, Brooklyn Guests will toast their way through the past and present of beer brewing in Brooklyn! On this tour, we'll take a behind-the-scenes look at how beer is made at a present-day brewery, explore the pre-prohibition era as we check out 19th century brewery buildings, share stories of the German immigrants, and, of course, have plenty of craft beer and food along the way. AVAILABILITY Offered Saturdays, year-round DEPARTURE TIMES 12:00pm Fermented NY Craft Beer Crawl – 3 hours long – Williamsburg, Brooklyn Join Urban Adventures to explore the wonderful world of craft beer as we visit several craft beer bars and a beer store, sample their wares, and hear about the stories behind their frothy businesses. We'll learn about how the beer is made, what goes into serving it, how to distinguish between different varieties of beer, and how to fully appreciate beer the way professional tasters do. This is a pub crawl with a purpose. AVAILABILITY Offered Saturdays, year-round DEPARTURE TIMES

12:00pm

Tour & Travel Contact: ALON Marketing Group / Jennifer Purtill - Phone: 631-756-1102 / Email: jpurtill@alonmarketing.com

USA Tour & Travel Contact:

ALON Marketing Group / Jennifer Purtill Tel: 631-756-1102 / Email: jpurtill@alonmarketing.com Web: www.urbanadventures.com

GROUPS ONLY NYC Breweries, Wineries, and Distilleries Tour – 6 hours long – Stops throughout the city Our tour of breweries, wineries and distilleries is the best way to explore one of NY's fastest growing industries and taste some of the best artisanal beer, wine and spirits being made on the East Coast. The tour will take guests by van to visit 3 different producers to meet the brewers, vintners, and/or distillers and staff behind the drinks. They will also learn all about each of the beverages, the industries and their history and include a lunch stop featuring the beverages they’ll be learning about on the tour. Tours can be any combination of the three options; 3 Breweries, 3 Distilleries, one of each, etc. Our vans and minibuses will pick the group up anywhere in the city and drop them off at the end of their tour.  Includes lunch, tastings, tour, expert guide and transportation with pick up and drop off. Price does not include gratuity.  Group Sizes: 1-70 people  Customization available; Options include adding dinner, photographer, and more) Custom Tours – Anywhere from 2 hours long to multi-day – Anywhere in the city We will customize any tour of the city utilizing our best-in-the-industry guides and our encyclopedic knowledge of all of NYC. Whatever your guests would like to see, we can create the tour and work together on needs, desires, budgets, etc. Examples include:  Tours focused on the best NYC food such as coffee, bagels, chocolate, etc.  Neighborhood history and architecture tours  Comprehensive tours of each of the city Boroughs such as Brooklyn and Queens  Full day tours of main sites like Times Square, Central Park, etc.

2017/18 Retail Rates for NYC Tours through March 31, 2018

NYC Urban Adventures Tours MANHATTAN TOURS Beyond Broadway Tour - DAILY Tenements, Tales & Tastes Tour - DAILY NY Craft Cocktail Tour - DAILY Hamilton Happy Hour - DAILY

BROOKLYN TOURS Neighborhood Eats Brooklyn Brownstone Tour - DAILY Brewed in Brooklyn Tour - SAT Fermented NY Craft Beer Crawl - SAT NYC Breweries, Wineries, and Distilleries Tour - CUSTOM

FIT RETAIL

Group RETAIL

$69.00 $69.00 $82.00 $30.00

$552.00 and up $552.00 and up $656.00 and up $240 and up***

$69.00 $69.00 $74.00 CUSTOM

$552.00 and up $552.00 and up*** $592.00 and up*** CUSTOM

Above group rates are based on an 8 person minimum Maximum group size is 60 people ***Maximum group size is 15 people Customization available for groups

Tour & Travel Contact: ALON Marketing Group / Jennifer Purtill - Phone: 631-756-1102 / Email: jpurtill@alonmarketing.com

USA Tour & Travel Contact:

ALON Marketing Group / Jennifer Purtill Tel: 631-756-1102 / Email: jpurtill@alonmarketing.com Web: www.urbanadventures.com

WASHINGTON DC TOURS FOR FIT & GROUPS DC Unveiled – 2 hours long – Mall & Monuments Slide into our open-air lean, green, electric eCruisers to see DC in a sustainable way. From the Supreme Court to the Smithsonian, this Washington DC tour leaves the over-sized tour buses behind to deliver guests straight into the heart of Washington.  Explore the famous monuments and war memorials of Washington DC, from a local perspective  Venture through Capitol Hill, the Smithsonian museum areas, and other hotspots AVAILABILITY Offered twice daily, year-round DEPARTURE TIMES 10:00am & 2:00pm Monuments by Night – 2 hours long – Mall & Monuments See Washington DC in a whole new light! Hop aboard our open-air lean, green, electric eCruisers for an enlightening journey through the most iconic monuments and memorials by night. We’ll show guests the majestic splendor of the Washington Monument, Lincoln, FDR, and Jefferson Memorials, and many more. You’ve never seen Washington quite like this! AVAILABILITY Offered daily, from June 1 to October 31 DEPARTURE TIMES

8:00pm

2017/18 Retail Rates for Washington DC Tours through March 31, 2018 Washington DC Urban Adventures Tours DC Unveiled - DAILY

FIT RETAIL $55.00

Group RETAIL $208.00 and up

Monuments by Night - DAILY $55.00 $208.00 and up Maximum Group Size is 14 people Above group rates are based on a 4 person minimum Customization available for groups

PHILADELPHIA TOURS FOR FIT & GROUPS – all rates include food and drink tastings History in HD – 2 hours long – Old City & Historic Philadelphia Explore a history-drenched neighborhood and view some of the iconic sights of Philadelphia with a local guide. Get a whistle-stop tour of all the major Philadelphia sights, as well as a couple of hidden gems, too! Absorb the rich historical significance of landmarks like the Betsy Ross House, Franklin Court, Old City Hall, the Second Bank of the US, and more. Visit local businesses and watering holes such as a local coffee house and a local brewpub, where we treat you to a locally-brewed ale or another drink of your choice. AVAILABILITY

Offered daily, year-round

DEPARTURE TIMES

2:30pm

Tour & Travel Contact: ALON Marketing Group / Jennifer Purtill - Phone: 631-756-1102 / Email: jpurtill@alonmarketing.com

USA Tour & Travel Contact:

ALON Marketing Group / Jennifer Purtill Tel: 631-756-1102 / Email: jpurtill@alonmarketing.com Web: www.urbanadventures.com

Locals on Tap in Philadelphia: Intro to the Best of Philly – 1.5 hours long – Old City Join us for a casual meet-up with fellow travelers who can tell you what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time in Philly. Along the way, your guide will fill you in on his/her favorite food, drinks, and local hangouts, along with tips on how to experience Philly like a local! You’ll get the tips you need to know from those who are in-the-know, then kick back and relax with some new friends in a new city. There’s no better way to tap into local life in Philadelphia! AVAILABILITY DEPARTURE TIMES

Offered daily, year-round 8:00am

Philly On Tap – 2 hours long – Center City & Rittenhouse Discover the tastes and flavors of the Philly beer scene by sipping on Philadelphia's finest local beers in the city's most unique, friendly, and eclectic watering holes. Experience a diverse and exciting group of bars while learning about and tasting the best of Philadelphia's craft beers, regional breweries, and micro brews. Make a toast in Philadelphia's oldest pub, sample craft brews, and learn about why Philly is one of America's best beer cities. Beer lovers should include this one in their Philadelphia travel plans! AVAILABILITY Offered daily, year-round DEPARTURE TIMES

5:00pm

Italian Market Immersion – 2 hours long – Bella Vista Hit the country’s oldest and largest everyday open-air market for some authentic, Philly foodie action. While wandering through the famous 9th Street Italian Market, sample a few nibbles, then fill your shopping bag with cheeses, chocolates, deli items, and baked goods, and connect with the merchants and personalities that have shaped the character of this street for generations. Discover the history of the markets and how they came to be so popular. As you continue through the market, cross over the main intersection and reenact your favorite Rocky moment on a street featured in the film. AVAILABILITY Offered Tuesday-Sunday, year-round DEPARTURE TIMES

10:00am

Markets, Mosaics, & Magic – 3.5 hours long – Bella Vista, South Street & Queen Village Art, culture, diversity and of course, the spirit of Rocky lives on in South Philly! Join this Philadelphia tour to see just how eclectic this gritty city is. From Jewish delis to Italian markets, churches, cemeteries, and public art, South Philly is a slice of the real Philly. Take a glimpse into one of the city’s most charming neighborhoods and finish on Philly's eclectic South Street. Discover the hidden gems of some of the most historic neighborhoods in the country and get to know South Philly from a local perspective. AVAILABILITY Offered Tuesday-Sunday, year-round DEPARTURE TIMES

10:00am

Tour & Travel Contact: ALON Marketing Group / Jennifer Purtill - Phone: 631-756-1102 / Email: jpurtill@alonmarketing.com

USA Tour & Travel Contact:

ALON Marketing Group / Jennifer Purtill Tel: 631-756-1102 / Email: jpurtill@alonmarketing.com Web: www.urbanadventures.com

Street Food for Thought – 2.5 hours long – University City Experience the best of Philly’s street food in the city’s University City neighborhood. Combine street food and brain food on this Philadelphia tour that takes in the hallowed halls of academia, the glory of the grand terminal, the worship of college sports, and the fun of food trucking! Get to know two of Philly’s major universities through their unique, eclectic, and tasty food trucks. Discover Drexel University’s historic architecture with a local and then make your way to the University of Pennsylvania’s iconic sports venues, impressive libraries, and picturesque campus. AVAILABILITY Offered Monday-Friday, year-round DEPARTURE TIMES

11:00am

Center City Holiday Tour – 3 hours long – Center City Get into the holiday spirit in the heart of Philadelphia! Enjoy a festive light and sound show featuring the world’s largest pipe organ. Learn all about Christmas traditions in Philadelphia from your local guide. Delight in the lights, sounds, smells, and tastes of the holidays. Experience some of Philly’s greatest holiday traditions, including an indoor market and traditional Christmas village market. Offered daily, from Friday after Thanksgiving AVAILABILITY (Nov) to 31-December (each year) DEPARTURE TIMES 1:00pm

2017/18 Retail Rates for Philadelphia Tours through March 31, 2018

FIT Philadelphia Urban Adventures FIT Tours ADULT RETAIL CHILD RETAIL $24.00 History in HD - DAILY $32.00 Locals on Tap in Philadelphia: Intro to the Best of $15.00 $20.00 - DAILY n/a Philly On Tap - DAILY $54.00 $24.00 Italian Market Immersion - TUES-SUN $29.00 $28.00 Markets, Mosaics, & Magic - TUES-SUN $39.00 $39.00 Street Food for Thought - MON-FRI $44.00 $28.00 Center City Holiday Tour - DAILY $39.00 No group minimums Maximum group size is 12 people Customization available for groups

Group RETAIL $160.00 and up $160.00 and up $160.00 and up $160.00 and up $225.00 and up $180.00 and up $160.00 and up

The Urban Adventures family looks forward to working with you, your clients and their travelers. The opportunity to explore our cities like a local is extraordinary and what’s even better is that Urban Adventures supports and helps improve our local communities, business owners & inspire our visitors.

Tour & Travel Contact: ALON Marketing Group / Jennifer Purtill - Phone: 631-756-1102 / Email: jpurtill@alonmarketing.com

3 Neptune Rd. Suite A11A Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

DutchessTourism.com

Staatsburgh State Historic Site Photo: Andrew Halpern

Dawn Hopper, Director of Tour & Travel 845-463-5444 dawn@dutchesstourism.com

Hudson River views, Great Estates, farms & markets, cultural attractions, culinary adventures, natural scenic beauty, only 90 minutes from NYC – in the heart of the Hudson Valley!

Attraction Highlights Crown Maple at Madava Farms Tour the world’s largest maple sugarhouse, sample handmade sugar and maple syrup including Bourbon Barrel Aged syrup, shop, dine on farm fresh food and explore the 800 acres of densely forested maple trees.

Franklin D. Roosevelt Home, Library & Museum

Crown Maple at Madava

Enjoy a guided tour of the birthplace of America’s 32nd U.S. President and the home where he hosted dignitaries such as Winston Churchill and Great Britain’s King George VI. Then visit America’s first presidential library, originally designed by FDR himself, and the only used by a sitting president.

Home of FDR

Walkway Over the Hudson

Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site Tour the country estate and Gilded Age mansion of Frederick Vanderbilt, one of the richest men in America of the 19th century.

Home of FDR Walkway Over the Hudson

Walkway Over the Hudson Get out your cameras to visit the world’s longest elevated pedestrian bridge spanning 1.28 miles across and 212’ above the Hudson River with a glass enclosed elevator to take you to amazing views.

The Culinary Institute of America

America’s premier culinary school teaching students from 30 countries. The CIA offers student-guided tours and dining at their award winning restaurants. http://www.ciarestaurantgroup.com/new-york-restaurants/

Daytrip excursions from NYC â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

Hudson Valley MAP

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so easy to reach Dutchess County from New York City by car or train. The train line runs along the Hudson River for a beautiful scenic ride in about an hour & 40 minutes. Take Amtrak from Penn-Station or Metro-North Railroad from Grand Central Station. FIT Only: Take scheduled trains from NYC to Poughkeepsie and hop on a free shuttle to our in Hyde Park to visit our National Park sites on the Roosevelt Ride.

Amtrak

Amtrak stops in Poughkeepsie and Rhinecliff. Groups can request a Rails & Trails guide for a narrated journey.

Amtrak.com

Metro-North Railroad Service from Grand Central Station to Beacon and Poughkeepsie.

MTA.info

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Contact: Dawn Hopper dawn@dutchesstourism.com

NYC

Dutchess Attractions Culinary

The Culinary Institute of America

America’s premier culinary school trains students from over 30 countries; offers multi -language student-guided tours, and restaurant dining.

Crown Maple at Madava Farms Tour at The Culinary Institute of America

World’s largest sugarhouse; tours, tastings, pastries & coffee, farm fresh meals, specialty shopping. Organic Crown Maple now available in Australia and soon to be in London.

Irving Farm Coffee

Dawn Hopper Director, Tour & Travel dawn@dutchesstourism.com

845-463-5444

DutchessTourism.com

Tour coffee roaster & sample freshly roasted coffee.

Millbrook Vineyards & Winery Behind the scenes tours, tastings, shopping, I Love NY commemorative glass to take home.

Sprout Creek Farm Tour the working farm; meet the animals, shop, and sample award-winning cheese.

Historic Sites – The Great Estates Vanderbilt Mansion

Wilderstein Historic Site

Clermont State Historic Site Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site FDR Presidential Home, Library, Museum Locust Grove Mount Gulian Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Airshows/Museum Staatsburgh State Historic Site The Roosevelt Ride Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site Wilderstein Historic Site

Sprout Creek Farm Dia:Beacon

Cultural Arts

Dia:Beacon Frances Loeb Art Center at Vassar Richard B. Fisher Center at Bard College

Scenic

Bannerman Castle Island Empire Cruise Lines HIKE New York Innisfree Garden Walkway Over the Hudson Wing’s Castle

Bannerman Castle Island

Rhinebeck

Boutique Shopping & Antiquing Beacon - Millbrook - Red Hook Millerton - Rhinebeck

Scenic Train from NYC Innisfree Garden

Dutchess station stops only 1.5 hours from NYC

AMTRAK and Metro-North Railroad (MTA)

Amtrak on Hudson

Mount Beacon, HIKE NY

Dutchess Lodging Accommodations range from modern appointed hotels to historic inns and quaint bed & breakfasts.

Receptive Partners: ATI Tourmappers Canadvac Travalco Hudson Beach Glass

FIT: Historic Inns and B&Bs FIT/Group hotels: All Dutchess Lodging

Beekman Arms Delamater Inn sales@beekmandelamaterinn.com BeekmanDelamaterInn.com

Courtyard by Marriott Fishkill & Poughkeepsie

Jeanette.guarneri@marriott.com Marriott.com/Pouch The Culinary Institute of America

Annual Events & Festivals Country Living Fair

June 2-4, 2017 National magazine hosts specialty shopping, cooking demos, celebrity appearances.

Rhinebeck Arts Festival

June 24-25, 2017 Upscale shopping, live music, fine food, meet-the-artists.

Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Airshows & Biplane rides Mid June – Mid Oct Weekend airshows feature vintage & WWI aircraft, guided museum tours, & biplane rides.

Hampton Inn

anna.pettersen@cwhotels.com HamptonInnFishkill.com

Hampton Inn & Suites

pouny_hampton_suites@hilton.com PoughkeepsieSuites.HamptonInn.com

Hilton Garden Inn

Krista.Borrero@Hilton.com PoughkeepsieFishkill.stayhgi.com Richard B Fisher Center, Bard College SummerScape Festival Photo: Peter Aaron ‘68/Esto

Holiday Inn Express

Hiex.Brett.Carter@gmail.com HiExpress.com/Poughkeepsie

July through mid-August Eight weeks of world-class performances in opera, music, theater, dance, film and cabaret.

Dutchess County Fair

Hotel Tivoli

August 22-27, 2017 Six day fair Tues-Sun. Food, exhibits, specialty shopping. Antique village with one room schoolhouse and train station.

HYATT house

Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest and Craft Brew Fest

jpabon@hoteltivoli.org hoteltivoli.org judy.dalessandro@hyatt.com Fishkill.House.Hyatt.com

Poughkeepsie Grand

mmedley@pokgrand.com PokGrand.com The Rhinecliff Hotel on Hudson River

SummerScape Festival

Springhill Suites & Residence Inn by Marriott, Fishkill – OPENS Jan 2017 keri.greer@marriott.com springhillsuites.marriott.com

September 9-10, 2017

Award winning wineries, distilleries and craft breweries, meet the wine makers, demos, farm fresh food and live music.

NYS Sheep & Wool Festival

October 21-22, 2017 Hand-dyed yarn, livestock, demos, workshops, shopping, and food.

The Rhinecliff

James.chapman@therhinecliff.com therhinecliff.com

The Roundhouse

kguerra@roundhousebeacon.com RoundhouseBeacon.com

Dutchess Events Calendar

EXPLORE UPSTATE NEW YORK AND DISCOVER THE WONDERS

CORNING MUSEUM OF GLASS

FINGER LAKES

ROCHESTER, NY

NIAGARA FALLS, NY

DAY 1

NYC TO CORNING Drive through the Catskill Mountains via Rt. 17/I-86 to Corning, New York – only a 4 ½ hour drive. Corning, the southern gateway to the Finger Lakes is home to one of our region’s most popular attractions, The Corning Museum of Glass. Visit the world’s largest glass museum and watch a live Hot Glass demonstration! The new Contemporary Art & Design Wing is attracting visitors from all over the world. Many other attractions and restaurants serving local fare are nearby. An overnight stay at the Holiday Inn Express Horseheads or Holiday Inn Elmira (FIT and Group) is a perfect way to end your day.

Corning Museum of Glass

Holiday Inn Express / Holiday Inn

ACCOMODATIONS

ARTS AND CULTURE

OUTDOOR RECREATION

SHOPPING

Holiday Inn Express Horseheads Holiday Inn Elmira

Corning Museum of Glass www.cmog.org

National Soaring Museum and Sailplane rides at Harris Hill

The Gaffer District (Downtown Corning, NY) www.gafferdistrict.com

www.fingerlakeshotels.com

Glenn Curtiss Museum

www.soaringmuseum.org

Aviation history

www.glennhcurtissmuseum.org

FOOD AND WINE

The Rockwell Museum

Pleasant Valley Wine Co. - US Bonded winery #1

www.rockwellmuseum.org

DAY 2

EVENTS AND FESTIVALS May Glass Fest www.glassfest.org

www.pleasantvalleywine.com

FINGER LAKES Leave Corning and head towards Watkins Glen at the south end of Seneca Lake. Watkins Glen State Park is one of our most popular visitor destinations because of the scenery of the 19 waterfalls and the gorge itself. In the village of Watkins Glen you will find dining and boat excursions. Seneca Lake is a long slender lake with wineries along both sides. Traveling up either side will be a beautiful drive and you will end up in the small city of Geneva. In Geneva you can walk the north shore of Seneca Lake. With more than 140 wineries, cideries and distilleries, The Finger Lakes region is one the largest wineproducing regions in North America!

Seneca Lake Wine Trail

Watkins Glen State Park

Wine Tastings

OUTDOOR RECREATION

FOOD AND WINE

EVENTS AND FESTIVALS

Captain Bill’s Cruises

Cayuga Lake Wine Trail www.cayugawinetrail.com

June - November

– dinner boat cruise

www.senecaharborstation.com

Ride the NASCAR track at Watkins Glen International

Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival

Glenora Wine Cellars and Veraisons Restaurant

www.fingerlakesmtf.com

www.glenora.com

Finger Lakes Wine Festival

July

www.theglen.com

Seneca Lake Wine Trail

www.flwinefest.com

Roseland Waterpark

www.senecalakewine.com

- 56 acres of aquatic adventure

The Windmill Farm and Craft Market

August, September

www.roselandwaterpark.com

Watkins Glen State Park www.nysparks.state.ny.us

- Saturday only

www.thewindmill.com

NASCAR race and the historic Finger Lakes Grand Prix course at Watkins Glen International www.theglen.com

FINGER LAKES TO ROCHESTER

DAY 3

Shop ‘til you drop at Waterloo Premium Outlets, where you will find savings of 25% - 65% off every day, then head over to Rochester! An iconic American city, Rochester (www.visitrochester.com) is home to world renowned attractions including The Strong National Museum of Play and George Eastman Museum, the latter being located inside the home of Kodak’s founder. Enjoy an evening of great dining, music and nightlife and be sure to save time for a stroll, bike ride or cruise between the charming villages that line the historic Erie Canal.

George Eastman Museum

The Strong National Museum of Play

Waterloo Premium Outlets

ARTS AND CULTURE

OUTDOOR RECREATION

shopping continued ...

EVENTS AND FESTIVALS

The Strong National Museum of Play

Rochester and Finger Lakes Golf

Eastview Mall

www.museumofplay.org

www.visitrochester.com/ things-to-do/outdoors/golf

May

Genesee Country Village and Museum www.gcv.org

George Eastman Museum International Museum of Photography and Film

www.eastmanhouse.org

Memorial Art Gallery www.mag.rochester.edu

www.eastviewmall.com

Rochester Lilac Festival www.lilacfestival.com

Colonial Belle

FOOD AND WINE

www.colonialbelle.com

New York Wine and Culinary Center

Letchworth State Park

www.nywcc.com

The Grand Canyon of the East

Belhurst Castle and Winery

www.nysparks.state.ny.us

SHOPPING Waterloo Premium Outlets® www.premiumoutlets.com/waterloo

June Rochester International Jazz Festival www.rochesterjazz.com

September

www.belhurst.com

Genundowa Native American Festival of Lights

Canandaigua Wine Trail www.canandaiguawinetrail.com

www.genundowa.com

Wegmans Food Markets

Rochester Fringe Festival

www.wegmans.com

www.rochesterfringe.com

ROCHESTER TO NIAGARA FALLS

DAY 4

In the morning, depart Rochester along the Seaway Trail American Byway, arriving in Niagara Falls ready to be captivated by the experience of the Falls. Begin or end your adventure with a meal at the world renowned Hard Rock Cafe, located across from the main entrance to the Park. Then be prepared for a thrill of a lifetime aboard the famous Maid of the Mist and getting so close to the Falls throughout the Niagara Falls State Park, you will be amazed. While taking in the sights and sounds of Niagara USA, don’t miss the Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA featuring Disney, Kate Spade, Coach, Michael Kors and more!

Niagara Falls USA

Hard Rock Cafe - Niagara Falls, USA

Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA

ARTS AND CULTURE

OUTDOOR RECREATION

FOOD AND WINE

EVENTS AND FESTIVALS

Historic Lewiston and Youngstown

Lockport Locks and Erie Canal Cruises

Hard Rock Cafe - Niagara Falls, USA

www.niagarariverregion.com

www.lockportlocks.com

www.hardrockcafe.com/niagarafalls

July

Lewiston Council on the Arts

Cave of the Winds

Niagara Falls Culinary Institute

www.artcouncil.org

www.niagarafallsstatepark.com

www.nfculinary.com

Historic Old Fort Niagara

Hiking Trails in the Niagara Gorge

Platters Chocolates

www.oldfortniagara.org

www.niagarafallsstatepark.com

www.platterschocolates.com

Niagara Arts and Cultural Center www.thenacc.org

SHOPPING Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA www.fashionoutletsniagara.com

Niagara USA Wine Trail www.niagarawinetrail.org

Canal Fest of the Tonawandas www.canalfest.org

September Niagara Falls Blues Festival www.niagarafallsbluefest.org

October Old Falls Street Oktoberfest www.fallsstreet.com

DAY 5

NIAGARA FALLS TO DEPARTURE CITY Spend the morning in Niagara USA and then depart via air from Buffalo/Niagara International Airport (BUF) to NYC, or drive via Finger Lakes to NYC.

For general information contact Christopher Guidone at info@winewaterwonders.com

Canada Wine, Water and Wonders of Upstate New York is a collaborative program of the following organizations:

Toronto

Lake Ontario

Rochester

Niagara Falls

NEW YORK STATE

Vermont

Buffalo

Finger Lakes Massachusetts

Lake Erie

Corning Museum of Glass www.cmog.org Phone: +1.607.438.5213 berrysk@cmog.org

Boston

Corning Connecticut Pennsylvania

NYC Newark

New Jersey

Philadelphia

Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance www.fingerlakes.org Phone: +1.315.536.7488 cindyk@fingerlakes.org

Washington, DC

ASSOCIATE PARTNERS

VisitRochester www.visitrochester.com Phone: +1.585.279.8300 gregm@visitrochester.com

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Holiday Inn Express Horseheads Holiday Inn Elmira www.fingerlakeshotels.com

Waterloo Premium Outlets www.premiumoutlets.com/waterloo tcemoni@simon.com

peggy.coleman@fingerlakeshotels.com

The Strong National Museum of Play www.museumofplay.org sseldes@museumofplay.org

Niagara Tourism & Convention Corporation www.niagara-usa.com Phone: +1.716.282.8992 edavis@niagara-usa.com

Hard Rock Cafe - Niagara Falls USA www.hardrockcafe.com/niagarafalls claire_seveno@hardrock.com

www.winewaterwonders.com

Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA www.fashionoutletsniagara.com jennifer.devermann@macerich.com

APR2016

Some Museums Make You Think— Ours Will Also Make You Giggle!

Toy Halls of Fame

Early Darrow Monopoly Set

Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden

Pinball Playfields

Wow your group and FIT clients with a museum experience like no other! Include a stop at The Strong—Western New York’s largest cultural attraction—and explore two floors of playful exhibit spaces spanning more than a city block. Discover the world’s largest collection of toys, dolls, and games; test your skills on classic arcade video games; leap into the world of American comic book heroes; play in a retro pinball arcade; walk among hundreds of free-flying butterflies; and so much more! Located in New York’s Rochester Finger Lakes region, the museum is easily accessible from Niagara Falls and other U.S. and Canadian destinations. Open nearly every day of the year, The Strong offers: • Ample, free motor coach parking

• Free Wi-Fi

Syracuse Niagara Falls

• Gift shop

• Spacious food court (vouchers available) and vintage American diner

• Guided tours and foreign translators*

• Costume character greeting*

• Self-guide experiences translated into several languages • Mobile app with enhanced content

Museum Hours

Travel Times

Monday–Thursday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Baltimore, MD—6 hours Boston, MA—6 hours Cleveland, OH—4 hours Columbus OH—6 hours Erie, PA—3 hours Harrisburg, PA—4.5 hours Hudson Valley (Albany, NY)—3.5 hours Montreal, Canada—5.5 hours Newark, NJ—5.5 hours

Sunday noon to 5 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day

Rochester

Buffalo

Call (585) 410-6359 to book your visit or inquire about group tour packages!

Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Watertown

Toronto

• ATM

• Catering facilities for up to 330 people*

Montreal Ottawa Ottawa

Albany

Binghamton

Cleveland

Boston

New York City

Pittsburgh Harrisburg

Philadelphia

Baltimore Washington, D.C.

* With advanced notice. Fees may apply.

New York, NY—5.5 hours Niagara Falls, USA—1.5 hours Ottawa, Canada—4.5 hours Philadelphia, PA—5.5 hours Pittsburgh, PA—4.5 hours Syracuse, NY—1.5 hours Toronto, Canada—3 hours Washington, DC—6.5 hours

Top Reason to Visit New York’s Finger Lakes Region… —Frommers.com

The #1 Rochester Attraction

Acres of Fun

—TripAdvisor.com

—Toronto Sun

The Strong National Museum of Play Group and FIT Experiences Net or tiered pricing options available for groups and FIT travel. General Admission (ADM) Explore America’s cultural history at The Strong—the nation’s museum of play! Inside discover the world’s most comprehensive collection of toy, dolls, and games, and two floors of hands-on, intergenerational fun. Experience includes general museum admission. General Admission Plus (ADM-P) Add a stop at Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden to your general admission package and walk among more than 1,000 brilliantly colored, free-flying tropical and native butterflies. ADM-P includes museum orientation (for groups), general admission, butterfly garden admission, 5 game tokens, and a 10% discount to the museum shop. Guided Tour Plus (TOUR-P)* Enjoy a 45-minute guided tour of the museum’s vast exhibit spaces and learn the history behind some of the world’s most iconic artifacts of play such as early, handmade Monopoly sets; Thomas Edison’s Talking Doll; the first LEGO sets; Barbie No. 1; and more. Tour the National Toy Hall of Fame, World Video Game Hall of Fame, and Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden. Experience includes general museum admission, plus 5 game tokens and a 20% discount to the museum shop.

Karen Dodson Tourism Sales Associate One Manhattan Square • Rochester, NY 14607 Tel 585-410-6359 • Mobile 585-387-0839 kdodson@museumofplay.org • museumofplay.org

Behind-the-Scenes Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden Experience (DWBG)* Enjoy a 20-minute experience in Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden, then enter a private space for a 20-minute presentation about the garden’s flora and fauna with museum live collections staff. Experience includes general museum admission, plus 5 game tokens and a 20% discount to the museum shop. VIP Behind-the-Scenes Experience (VIP)* After a 15-minute museum orientation, explore museum spaces seldom seen by the public. Choose from a 30-minute behind-the-scenes with a museum curator amid the world’s largest collection of toys, dolls, and games or a videogame-lovers expedition that includes access to The Strong’s International Center for the History of Electronic Games laboratory. Experience includes general museum admission, plus 5 game tokens and a 20% discount to the museum shop. The museum provides the following complimentary services for tour operators: • General admission for escort and drivers accompanying groups of 35 or more • Brochures, images, and video • Group check-in • Itinerary planning • Site visits * Advanced reservations and group minimums apply.

M AJO R T E NA NTS “This place has it all!!!” -Trip Advisor User, 5/16 Syracuse, NY

SHOPPING

DINING

ENTERTAINMENT

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BOWLING • BAR • GRILLE

Destiny USA Tourism Contact:

Rose Hapanowich

www.destinyusa.com

Destiny USA Director of Travel & Tourism 315-410-6635 rmh@destinyusa.com

For additional Syracuse area information:

Linda Woodrow Syracuse Convention & Visitor’s Bureau Executive Assistant - Marketing Director 315-470-1913 lwoodrow@visitsyracuse.org www.visitsyracuse.com

P R O G RAM S, AM E NIT IE S & INFORMAT ION Customizable FIT Vouchers Tour operators can request a customizable voucher as “added value” for their FIT clients. The voucher can be exchanged at guest services for our Passport of Savings, filled with special offers and discounts, compliments of your company! GPS Directions Use this address: Group Tour Advance Registration • Groups receive our complimentary Passport of Savings full of deals and special offers • Motor coach driver and escort each receive a gift card and access to our Motor Coach Lounge • Register by contacting our Director of Travel and Tourism, Rose Hapanowich at 315-410-6635 or rmh@destinyusa.com Group Day Pass We offer a commissionable Group Day Pass for groups of 12 or more, fully customizable (depending upon time allotted and budget) for two, three or four different entertainment venues and or restaurants for one low bundled price with savings up to 60% off individual venue rates.

9090 Destiny USA Drive Syracuse, NY 13204 Motor Coach Drop Off and Group Check-in Point Follow ring road signage to the Yellow entrance under the carousel. Motor coach parking is nearby. Hours of Operation Destiny USA’s shops are open 10am – 9:30pm Monday – Saturday and 11am – 6pm Sunday. Most restaurants and entertainment venues stay open later. Hours are extended during the Holiday Season. Accommodations On-site Embassy Suites opening Fall 2017.

Shopping Packages Destiny USA Shop & Play and Shop & Dine packages can be purchased on our website www.destinyusa.com. Click on the “visiting” section for full details and pricing. Canadian Exchange • Offered at the day’s rate in the form of an American Express gift card (for a nominal fee) • Gift Card can be used at any store, restaurant or entertainment venue that accepts American Express China Union Pay Credit Card Union Pay Credit Cards can be used at any location where Discover is accepted. Guest Services will also accept Union Pay Credit Cards to purchase our American Express gift cards, which can be used on-site wherever American Express is accepted.

“You could easily spend the day here…or three.” -Trip Advisor User, 5/16 Rehoboth Beach, DE

“Most of our tours right now also shop in NYC as well as Woodbury Commons, but I think this place [Destiny USA] can easily become the next big destination for them.”

-Jack Lok, Founder & Consultant, L&L Travel Enterprises, Inc.

MILE AGE TO MAJOR CIT IE S : Drive Time to Syracuse from...

Mileage from Major Cities:

Rochester...........................1 Hour

Albany, NY...........................136

Albany................................2 Hours

Baltimore, MD..................299

Buffalo...............................2 Hours

Binghamton, NY.................75

Niagara Falls......................2.5 Hours

Boston, MA.......................299

New York City................... 4 Hours

Buffalo, NY..........................147

Toronto.............................4 Hours

Cleveland, OH..................330

Boston...............................5 Hours

Hartford, CT......................236

Philadelphia.......................5 Hours

Montreal, Quebec..........248

Washington DC..................6 Hours

New York, NY....................253 Ottawa, Ontario...............194 Niagara Falls, NY..............165 Philadelphia, PA..............255 Pittsburgh, PA..................342 Rochester, NY.....................85 Toronto, Ont.....................248 Washington, DC.............350

1000 Islands Adirondacks Niagara Falls

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Saratoga

in both the restaurant and

entertainment venues makes it possible to keep groups from 50 to 500 happy!”

-Michael Guidi, Senior Vice President, Carr’s Holidays Inc.

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Head west to Binghamton and get introduced to the history and culture of this unique upstate city at Bundy Museum of History and Art, which honors the area’s entrepreneurial pioneers and the art that influenced them. The nearby Roberson Museum and Science Center offers diverse exhibits, family friendly events and educational programs covering art, history and science.

Motor over to the Northeast Classic Car Museum, which hosts five connected, climate-controlled buildings that house more than 160 classic and vintage vehicles. Exhibits include the “Fabulous Franklins,” “Cars Made in New York State,” the “Post-War Collection” and much more. Unwind and stay overnight at a bed and breakfast in nearby Sherburne.

 www.roberson.org

 www.classiccarmuseum.org

Canajoharie and Fonda, N.Y. Just to the east, the Arkell Museum promotes and celebrates the understanding and enjoyment of the arts and humanities in the Mohawk Valley and beyond with many fascinating pieces. The National Kateri Tekakwitha Shrine in Fonda has roots in the 17th century and honors the first Native American to become a saint.

Canastota and Chittenango, N.Y. Let’s go north, where you’ll get an indepth look at 19th-century life on the Erie Canal. The Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum is a completely rehabbed historic stop on the legendary water route. The International Boxing Hall of Fame’s definitive collection and closely chronicled history in nearby Canastota thrills fans of the sport and casual observers alike.

 www.arkellmuseum.org  www.katerishrine.com Cooperstown, N.Y. Wrap things up in what is perhaps the ultimate destination for history buffs. The village complements its classic American Main Street with the world-renowned Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum as well as lesser-known houses of history: the Fenimore Art and Farmers’ museums. Home and major inspiration to famed author James Fenimore Cooper, the myths and mysteries of Otsego County beckon you to visit.

 www.clcbm.org  www.ibhof.com Rome, N.Y. Stay on the historical path at the Fort Stanwix National Monument. A reconstruction of a structure built by the British in 1758, Fort Stanwix preserves the location and objects associated with the military, political and cultural events that occurred at the site.

 www.baseballhall.org  www.fenimoreartmuseum.org  www.farmersmuseum.org

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Craft your own adventure in Central New York, where trails, taps and farm-to-table fare collide. Choose your own experience in a region filled with outdoor recreation, craft beverage exploration and agricultural attractions. Create your own vacation while cruising scenic U.S. Route 20, hiking hidden trails among 184,000-plus acres of public wilderness or paddling the legendary Erie Canal. Just take the three-hour Amtrak ride from Penn Station to Albany, where a rental car will be waiting to help you discover new adventures in Central New York …

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Let’s hit the water in Amsterdam, where you can spend time paddling on the Erie Canal and Mohawk River. Take a bike ride or walk on the Canalway Trail as a terrestrial alternative. Either way, you’ll get to enjoy Montgomery County’s breathtaking natural scenery. Close out your day with a concert at Riverlink Park or visit a quaint village filled with classic Americana.

visitmontgomerycountyny.com riverlinkconcerts.com

Get a “rich” outdoor experience with a stop at the Herkimer Diamond Mines, which offer visitors the priceless opportunity to dig up these unique and beautiful Adirondack crystals. Cruise the worldrenowned Erie Canal and then savor local flavors dockside at Gems Along the Mohawk.

herkimerdiamonds.com eriecanalcruises.com gemsalongthemohawk.com Verona & Utica See why Golf Digest, Golfweek and Golf Magazine continuously consider Central New York’s pristine greens on par with the best in the region and country. Try a round at Turning Stone Resort & Casino in Verona, home to three PGA championship courses, or Valley View in Utica, designed by legendary architect Robert Trent Jones.

Chenango County Take a scenic drive south among the rolling hills of Chenango County and its four rivers: the Susquehanna, Chenango, Unadilla and Otselic. An early focus of the state’s reforestation efforts of the 1930s, Chenango is now home to a robust 63,700plus acres of explorable public wilderness ideal for hiking.

Canastota & Chittenango The Great Swamp Conservancy in Canastota hosts numerous events that showcase watchable wildlife in all four seasons at this unique natural location. Nearby Chittenango Falls State Park boasts 194 magnificent acres of picnic areas, fishing access and hiking trails – not to mention its 167-foot waterfall.

 chenangony.org Howes Cave

greatswampconservancy.org nysparks.com Greater Binghamton Take flight with Southern Tier Balloon Tours and get a unique view of Greater Binghamton’s greatest sights. From the city’s classic urban footprint to the picturesque hills of New York’s Southern Tier, the memorable scenes will make your visit. Enjoy the sights and sounds at ground level with a stroll along the Rivertrails that provide more than 30 miles of beautiful scenery in the city.

 stballoon.com  visitbinghamton.org

End your journey in nearby Schoharie County, where Howes Cave hosts two of Central New York’s most unique features, natural or otherwise. The incredible caverns here feature ancient limestone formations that have awed visitors for decades. Add some family fun to your exploration at Howe Adventure Park, which includes an H2OGO ball, zip lines, rope courses and more.

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Take the scenic drive back to the AlbanyRensselaer train station, return your rental car and head back to New York City.

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