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If you’re planning a family reunion or group vacation, discover activities and attractions unique to New England that welcome small and large groups and offer group itineraries, tours, lodgings, and discounts. Shop outlets for designer deals, explore casinos, or peruse the vineyards. Enjoy guided group tours of scenic historical sites; learn the secrets of (and sample!) classic foods and products. Let your guide lead a train excursion through mountaintops, and then treat yourself to a gathering at one of New England’s family-owned eateries. The more, the merrier!

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Mill Street Inn

75 Mill Street Newport, RI, 02840 Phone: 401-849-9500 Toll-Free: 800-392-1316

Room for all, rooms for every taste

Set near Newport’s scenic harbor and convenient to a treasure trove of local sights and activities, this small luxury lodging is a perfect choice for your family or group vacation or business meeting. Book up to 23 spacious and luxurious suites featuring down feather beds, free wireless internet, marble bathrooms, and complimentary continental breakfast and afternoon tea. A rooftop patio provides guests a perfect view of this city by the sea. The original beams and exposed brick walls of this National Historic Landmark building combine with contemporary design and technology to make your stay elegantly charming and full-service. The historic Hill Neighborhood of Newport is just steps away from lively Thames Street with its trendy waterfront shops and restaurants. Call for group bookings.

Red Lion Inn

30 Main Street Stockbridge, MA, 01262 Phone: 413-298-5545

Host your meeting, retreat, reunion at this historic inn, located in a picturesque New England village

A picturesque New England village, a welcoming historic inn, comfortable lodging, great food: The Red Lion Inn really does have it all for your group gathering, retreat or reunion. A variety of private rooms offer the perfect setting for meetings and banquets or buffets, with cuisine that celebrates locally sourced ingredients. Accommodations include uniquely decorated inn rooms and suites as well as guest houses with all the modern amenities. Area activities include everything from skiing and snowshoeing in the winter to warmer-weather hiking, ziplining, golf, tennis and biking. The area’s art and history museums are internationally acclaimed, historic homes include Edith Wharton’s The Mount and Daniel Chester French’s Chesterwood, and the summer means Tanglewood, theater companies and botanic gardens.

Cape Codder Resort & Spa

1225 Iyannough Road Hyannis, MA, 02601 Phone: 855-861-4370

Spectacular setting, comfortable accommodations and rooms: Resort is a must for your next gathering

It’s little wonder people want to hold reunions and group gatherings on Cape Cod: It’s a beautiful place, and there’s so much to do, from 500-plus miles of scenic coastline to quaint villages and amazing arts venues. And you can enjoy all that from your central location at the Cape Codder Resort & Spa, where you’ll find everything you need for a memorable, perfectly planned get-together. Spaces from rooms with an intimate feel to dazzling ballrooms, luxurious room and suite accommodations, cuisine prepared by award-winning chefs, a full-service on-site spa and fitness room and an amazing indoor/outdoor water attraction mean your reunion or special-occasion gathering will be both fun and relaxing for your guests.

Grafton Inn

92 Main Street Grafton, VT, 05146 Phone: 802-234-8718

Spacious inn is the perfect place to gather for professional retreats or personal celebrations

Whether it’s for a work retreat, a bridal shower, or a family reunion, the Grafton Inn has a selection of beautiful places to gather. The most popular spaces for groups to reserve for meetings or special occasions include the Vermont-chic Pine Room Bar, the sun-filled Garden Room, historic Phelps Barn Pub, and the Presidents Room or Homestead Room (both popular for business meetings). In addition to the Inn’s rooms and suites, guest houses are available for added privacy and convenient group lodging. With nearby access to hiking and biking in the summer, and cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter, planning activities for groups is easy. Escape to the Vermont countryside and let the inn’s experienced staff help you plan your next event.

Anchorage Inn

265 Long Beach Avenue York Beach, ME, 03909 Phone: 207-363-5112

Get your group together and head for this oceanside inn in bustling York

Friendly, scenic York, Maine, is a favorite with groups of all types and sizes, and they are more than welcome at the Anchorage Inn, with its 202 rooms and suites, most with two beds and terrific ocean views. Located on Long Sands Beach, the inn is directly across from the famous Nubble Lighthouse and close to all types of activities, from amusement parks, outlet shopping and arcades to zoos, boat tours and cliff walks. The inn features indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness center and beachside dining. There’s also a conference center with three rooms, each of which can hold 45 guests, and which can be combined to one big room. A perfect retreat for family reunions to company retreats.

The Lodge on the Cove

29 South Main Street Kennebunkport, ME, 04046 Phone: 207-967-3993 Toll-Free: 800-879-5779

Gather the gang and head for the Lodge on the Cove

Close to Kennebunkport’s Dock Square, this refurbished waterfront lodging is tucked in a cove along the Kennebunk River and perfect for group events and celebrations. 30 spacious guest rooms feature king or double queen beds, a refrigerator, microwave. DVD for in room entertainment, WiFi and cable television, and a semi-private deck. Adjoining the heated pool is The Dory, offering beverages, a light lunch & dinner menu plus a daily Happy Hour, live local music, and table, board and lawn games. Beach chairs, towels and beach parking permits are complimentary. There’s a seasonal Dinner Trolley and kayaks & rowboats to rent nearby. The Cove Meeting Room offers 450-square-feet of meeting space to accommodate up to 40 in a variety of layouts.

Publick House Historic Inn On the Common

277 Main Street - Route 131 Sturbridge, MA, 01566 Phone: 508-347-3313 Toll-Free: 800-782-5425

Staff will make your group event a success at this historic, centrally located inn

Centrally located, and suffused in colonial charm and hospitality, the Publick House is the ideal location for your group event, family get-together, school reunion or any other gathering where you’re looking for great accommodations, delicious meals and plenty of area activities. The historic inn has eight private banquet and meeting rooms for groups of all sizes as well as an outdoor party tent. Professional event planners and caterers will help you plan your customized event, providing tech services, exclusive menus with am emphasis on generous Yankee entrees and home-baked goodies, a relaxing setting that is near Boston, Springfield, Worcester, Providence and Hartford as well as historical sites, superior antiquing, golfing, skiing and shopping. Ask about group getaway packages.

America's Stonehenge

105 Haverhill Road Salem, NH, 03079 Phone: 603-893-8300

Experience a field trip like no other

Students will be fascinated by America's Stonehenge, an archaeological site in Salem, New Hampshire, where some believe there's proof other Europeans reached North America a thousand years or more ahead of Columbus. We welcome scout troops, student groups, and of course families. We've put together an audio tour to help you find the megaliths and stone chambers that have been uncovered at the site. And we have a non-sensitive dig area where students can use archeologist's tools to hunt for arrowheads, bones, and other artifacts. You could find items left by Native Americans, colonial farmers, or more mysterious people. Visitors can also watch a short video on the site's history in our museum. We offer group discounts and with larger groups, chaperones are admitted free.

Boothbay Harbor Inn

31 Atlantic Avenue Boothbay Harbor, ME, 04538 Phone: 207-633-6302 Toll-Free: 1-800-533-6302

Closed for 2020 - We look forward to seeing you in 2021!

Planning a group trip to the Maine coast? Head for the Boothbay Harbor Inn. We're located directly on the waterfront and offer 60 deluxe air-conditioned guestrooms, most with waterfront vistas. You'll love our restaurant, where windows offer panoramic views of the harbor and breathtaking sunsets. For your group tour we can prepare a traditional New England clambake with clam chowder, steamed clams, a steamed Maine lobster, corn on the cob, red potatoes, dessert, and a non-alcoholic beverage. Steak or chicken is available. We can arrange motor coach transportation and a variety of activities, including a scenic harbor cruise or a trip to Camden. We're near Boothbay's famous footbridge, which provides quick access to downtown with all its shops, galleries, boating activities and restaurants.

Hotel on North

297 North Street Pittsfield, MA, 01201 Phone: 413-358-4741

From this boutique-hotel base, your group can explore the beautiful Berkshires

When your group gets together – for business, a family or class reunion or holiday shopping spree – the range of tastes and personalities can be broad. Hotel on North understands individuality – in fact, no two guest rooms are furnished alike – and the staff is read to accommodate all needs. The vibe is sophisticated but warm, much like the Berkshires region. When you’re not resting in snug guest rooms, you can be exploring the region’s array of places to visit. Lenox, Great Barrington, Williamstown, Tanglewood, Norman Rockwell, The Clark: the region’s pleasures, indoor and out, go on and on. Bring a group; do your business or celebrating, then simply enjoy, with excellent service at your fingertips.

American Heritage Museum

568 Main Street Hudson, MA, 01749 Phone: 978-562-9182

Group tours welcome at this museum celebrating America’s military heritage

The museum is now open! Wednesdays-Sundays from 10am-5pm. Advance ticketing is preferred - Please call or visit our website.

The American Heritage Museum, a stunning collection of military vehicles, tanks, historic aircraft, vintage race cars and classic automobiles welcomes groups for tours of this inspiring new historical display. Docent-led tours for schools, clubs, senior centers, fraternal organizations, Scouts and other groups can be arranged up to a year in advance. In your two-to-three-hour visit, step back into history through a series of dioramas and exhibits ranging from the Revolutionary War to the current War on Terror. Exhibits include the trench experience in World War I, World War II’s D-Day (with a Higgins Boat landing craft) and Battle of the Bulge (with a Sherman Jumbo tank), the Korean War, and the Cold War (with a segment of the Berlin Wall).

Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks

1168 County Road Montpelier, VT, 05602 Phone: Toll-Free: 800-242-2740

Morse Welcomes Your Group to Authentic Farm Life

For an authentic immersion in Vermont country life there’s no better excursion than a visit to Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks in Montpelier. The benign overseer of this maple kingdom is Burr Morse, of the eighth generation of a family that first learned maple sugaring techniques from Native people. Your group – a bunch of friends or an organized bus tour – can enjoy tours of the sugarhouse, displays in the woodshed theater, an outdoor Vermont farm life museum and shopping at the country store. A nature trail is peopled by whimsical carved folk characters created by Burr Morse. Taste and buy maple products like maple creemees, other Vermont foods, crafts, and gifts. Purchases may be mailed. Tour groups are always welcome. Open year-round.

Margate Resort on Winnipesaukee

76 Lake Streeet Laconia, NH, 03246 Phone: 603-524-5210 Toll-Free: 800-627-4283

Lakeside resort a special place for your special event or celebration

Planning a special event or get-together for family, friends, former classmates or fellow employees? You’ll find the perfect one-of-a-kind setting at the spectacular Margate on Winnipesaukee, a lovely Lakes Region resort on the shores of Paugus Bay. With more than 100,000 square feet of customizable function and event space, the resort has been the successful site of family reunions, birthday and anniversary celebrations, team-building outings, trade shows and employee appreciation retreats. Indoor rooms are spacious and appealing, some with gorgeous lake views. And the West Lawn is a memorable site for outdoor recreational events and activities as well as picnics, clambakes and barbecues. (Check the website for information on Covid-19 restrictions and temporary closures of resort amenities and services.)

Colony Place

174 Colony Place Plymouth, MA, 02360 Phone: 508-746-7663

Favorite stores. Delicious dining. Nearby Attractions.

Colony Place is the largest open-air retail center in southeastern Massachusetts. Here you will find more than 50 stores and restaurants - everything from fashion to sporting goods, electronics, home furnishings, pet supplies and more, including a Super Walmart with a full grocery...all located in a beautiful outdoor setting.

Colony Place is located ½ way between Boston and Cape Cod just off Route 3, minutes from world-renown attractions including Plymouth Rock, Mayflower II, Plimoth Plantation and the Plymouth waterfront. Free parking available - easy in easy out!

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ShoreWay Acres Inn

Historic Shore Street Falmouth, MA, 02541 Phone: 508-540-3000 Toll-Free: 800-352-7100

Gather on the Cape for a traditional clam bake

If you want to experience Cape Cod the way your grandparents remember it, the place to stay is ShoreWay Acres Inn in Falmouth. We're family owned and family run. The main part of our inn is an historic sea captain's home, built in 1806 and located in downtown Falmouth. That means we're within walking distance to everything -- the beach, the village, bird sanctuary, day spas, shops, galleries, museums, churches, trolley stop, library, and more than twenty restaurants, pubs, and sidewalk cafes. With short notice we can prepare a traditional Cape Cod clam bake -- with lobster, steamers, corn on the cob, and watermelon -- or a cook out, with hot dogs, hamburgers, and BBQ chicken. These meals are served on the lawn, so it's come as you are. Bare feet and bathing suits are fine.

Kingston Collection

101 Kingston Collection Way Kingston, MA, 02364 Phone: 781-582-2445

Great for large groups, corporate events and team building

Our Mall is home to an impressive selection of traditional retail, entertainment experiences and dining. With national anchors and tons of entertainment, Kingston Collection is perfect for your large group outing. Stop by Regal Cinemas, Sky Zone, PiNZ, Mystery Room or Billy Beez to keep everyone entertained. Kingston Collection is strategically located just off Route 3, on Exit 8 in Kingston MA. Visit our website and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for a complete directory of stores, ongoing specials, promotions and a calendar of events.

Family Reunion on the Stephen Taber - Maine Windjammers - Camden, ME

Maine Windjammer Association

Sailing from Ports in Rockland and Camden, ME, 04843 Phone: Toll-Free: 800-807-9463

Go for the gold: Elevate your reunion, group activity by having it on a windjammer

Planning a reunion, a company outing or a group get-together? Imagine the excitement of your group if you tell them you’ll be convening aboard a windjammer in full sail as it cruises off the Maine coast? Sailing charters for family or school reunions, corporate team-building trips and school groups are a specialty at the Maine Windjammer Association, where eight magnificent schooners can accommodate from 16 to 40 people, sailing past lighthouses, fishing villages and rocky coastlines. Chefs prepare the freshest Downeast meals (including a lobster bake), one more way for you to bond. Practice your seamanship or just relax on deck, watching for porpoises, puffins and the occasional whale.

Hilton Boston Logan Airport

One Hotel Drive Boston, MA, 02128 Phone: 617-568-6700 Toll-Free: 800-445-8667

For a bar mitzvah party, Hilton is the perfect choice

With two spacious ball rooms accommodating up to 320 guests, Hilton Boston Logan Airport is the perfect spot for your family's bar or bat mitzvah. Our professional staff are ready to assist with every aspect of your event. Reserve our inclusive package or allow us to tailor an experience to fit your budget. And when the party's over, why not spend the night and enjoy a dip in the pool or enjoy a leisurely breakfast in the morning?