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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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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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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.

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.

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.

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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.

John Carver Inn and Spa

25 Summer Street Plymouth, MA, 02360 Phone: 877-496-5134

Historic Plymouth inn ensures your group get-together will be extraordinary

Go for an out-of-the-ordinary location when you plan a group get-together. At the John Carver Inn, in the heart of Plymouth, you’re a short walk to Plymouth Rock and other historic sites, as well as a breathtaking waterfront, great shopping and restaurants with amazing views. The inn offers competitive rates for senior and student groups, discounted rates on its 80 rooms and suites, and six beautifully appointed function rooms. There’s also an on-site spa, exercise room, live cabaret and comedy show entertainment and an indoor Plymouth Rock-themed pool (with water slide, waterfalls and Jacuzzi). Menus and services, including audio-visual, are geared to your needs. Check out the inn’s seasonal group rates and midweek deals.

Grafton Inn

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

Gather the group and get to Grafton

This fabulous retreat is the perfect destination for your family, class or other group reunion. Set in historic Grafton, Vermont at one of the oldest operating Inns in America, you’re in for a treat from the moment you arrive for some fun and reconnecting. Intimate groups and those up to 100 are welcome with special options for midweek, weekend and non-profit groups. The Inn features 44 rooms, suites, and guest houses with private baths, air conditioning and WiFi. Kick back at the Phelps Barn pub and enjoy Four Diamond cuisine in the more formal dining room. The Inn is easily accessible from I-91 and you’re near major attractions, recreational activities and events and the Inn’s own Grafton Ponds Outdoor Center.

Vermont Teddy Bear Factory & Bear Shop

6655 Shelburne Road Shelburne, VT, 05482 Phone: 802-985-3001 Toll-Free: 800-829-2327

Take a Vermont Teddy Bear Group Factory Tour!

It’s no secret that Vermont Teddy Bears are the best Teddy Bears around. By scheduling a group tour, you can see firsthand how our Bears are created! All tours are led by our knowledgeable Bear Ambassadors and you can watch as our Bears take shape with sewing, stitching and stuffing, all by hand. After you finish your tour, spend some time in our amazing Bear Store where you’ll find unique and wonderful Bear gifts for friends and loved ones. To book your private group tour, simply visit the Group Tour page on our website by clicking the link above.

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.

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, K1 Go Kart Racing, 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.

Hotel on North

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

From This Base, Your Group Can Explore the Wonderful 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 ready to accommodate all needs. The vibe at Hotel on North is sophisticated but warm, much like the entire Berkshires region. When you are not dining here or resting in snug guest rooms, you can be exploring the region’s wonderful array of places to visit. Lenox, Great Barrington, Williamstown, Tanglewood, Norman Rockwell, The Clark: the region’s pleasures, indoors and out, go on and on. Bring a group; do your business or your celebrating, and then simply enjoy, with excellent service at your fingertips.

Publick House Historic Inn On the Common

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

Take your group back to a special time and place

Plan your next group journey to this small New England town with its sumptuous Yankee hospitality and scenic venues listed on the national register of historic places. Comfortable lodgings in three separate facilities the Country Lodge, the Historic Inn and the Chamberlain House are located at the junction of I-90 (Mass Pike) and I-84, a short drive from Worcester, Boston, Rhode Island, and Hartford. You’ll enjoy a complimentary welcome reception, gifts and a history of the inn, and you’ll share discounted overnight group rooms rates, special group menus for breakfast, lunch & dinner, and a 10% coupon to shop in the Old Fashioned Bake Shoppe. Great food and the warmth of an open hearth will take you back in time and fill the body and soul.

Holiday Inn - South Kingstown

3009 Tower Hill Road South Kingstown, RI, 02874 Phone: 401-789-1051

Bring the gang for a Rhody good time

Southern Rhode Island’s pleasures are meant to be shared. Bring your family, classmates, or colleagues and park your coach and bags at this popular brand name hotel. Holiday Inn offers large spaces, comforts and amenities for any sized group, and a friendly bi-lingual staff. 107 non-smoking rooms, with 5 accessible rooms where service dogs are welcome each feature standard and wireless internet. Enjoy quality, service and convenience just a short trip to a diverse universe of sites and attractions that folks from all over come to see. Along the coast are Narragansett, Jamestown, and Newport with beautiful beaches, ocean views, unique shops, historic landmarks, museums and the best fine and casual dining. Hop a ferry to majestic Block Island.

Boothbay Harbor Inn

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

Enjoy the Maine coast with friends at Boothbay Harbor Inn

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.

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Comfort Inn & Suites Near Burke Mountain

703 US Route 5 South St. Johnsbury, VT, 05819 Phone: 802-748-1500

Mountain retreat has plenty to do for everyone in your group

When you are planning a vacation stay with a group of people – be it a family reunion, bachelor party, or a company retreat – you will encounter many different needs, desires, and tastes. Comfort Inn & Suites Near Burke Mountain in St. Johnsbury can offer lots of variety of activities – or simple resting zones – on the property and off. The Inn has many rooms and suites where people can sleep, rest, or socialize in private. Moving outward, guests can explore the sun deck, pool and sauna, game room, and landscaped grounds. For sporty people, the Northeast Kingdom has plenty to do in all seasons, from snow sports in winter to biking, hiking, and water sports in the warm season. And leave peeping in fall is glorious.

Red Lion Inn

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

An historic Berkshires gathering place for groups and reunions

Generations of families, friends and colleagues have gathered at the Red Lion Inn for a very long time. More than 200 years, in fact. They’ve come to relax, to welcome new babies, to celebrate a birthday or anniversary, and to launch new couples on their way. The Inn has hosted countless holiday parties, family reunions and other special occasions whether it’s a gathering for eight or eighty. You’ll find a gracious and historic setting, world-class cuisine, exceptional service, and warm New England hospitality. There are 4 unique restaurants, private and semi-private dining spaces, and 9 guesthouses with enough room for the whole gang. There’s also an events team of planners to ensure that your guests never forget what happens here.

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.

Nantasket Beach Resort

45 Hull Shore Drive Hull, MA, 02045 Phone: 781-925-4500

Tour Groups from all over the world stop here.

Ideally situated oceanfront, with miles of sandy beach and views of three of Boston's historic lighthouses, the Nantasket Beach Resort is the preferred stop for tour groups visiting New England. Located in historic Plymouth County, close to Boston and all the New England attractions that make Boston famous, our resort offers luxury, value, convenience and all the joys of the Atlantic Ocean.

We offer: Free Bus Parking/Discount rate for Bus Driver/Complimentary room policy/ Groups pre-registered and keys ready for escort/Special Motor coach group menus offered when planned in advance.

Cape Codder Resort & Spa

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

Lots to do when you gather together at this Cape Cod resort, spa

Planning a group event for business or pleasure (or both)? Let the Cape Codder Resort & Spa be your host. The resort’s detail-oriented staff will help coordinate everything from dining options (Mexican buffet, Cape clambake, Elegant sit-down) to lodging in one of the 257 spacious guest rooms or suites. Flexible meeting spaces and group activities from wine tastings to pottery classes are easily arranged, and a concierge stands ready to suggest in-the-area outings from golf games and whale watches to harbor cruises, museums and shopping sprees. On-site entertainment ranges from movies and activities for the kids to the resort’s fantastic indoor water park and outdoor heated pool. Packages include family value stays and girls’ getaways at the spa.

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?