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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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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).

Publick House Historic Inn On the Common

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

Have your reunion or group gathering in an inn with a history of warm hospitality

Welcoming and entertaining guests with hospitality and great food goes back to the 18th century at the elegant Publick House inn in historic Sturbridge. So it’s the ideal location for your reunion or group gathering, whether it’s a company retreat, fund-raiser or milestone anniversary party. Professional event planners will help you pick the perfect venue, from a cozy card room or library to a gorgeous garden tent or grand ballroom. And catering advisors will guide you through a variety of delicious menu possibilities, from buffet stations to sophisticated sit-down dinners. Staff will coordinate every detail, from room set-ups to room blocks. Lodging is comfortable, there’s an outdoor pool, spa and fitness room – and everyone will remember the delights of the Bake Shoppe.

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.

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.

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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.

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Boothbay Harbor Inn

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

Groups, reunions and gatherings of all sizes get a warm welcome at this picturesque inn

For over 30 years, the Boothbay Harbor Inn, directly on the waterfront, has been warmly welcoming groups of all types and sizes. Packages can include meals, accommodations and activities as well as catered meals in the waterfront dining room with panoramic views of the working harbor and beyond (the sunsets are particularly spectacular). Clambakes and lobster bakes, gatherings by the fire pit, nightly entertainment and excursions to Ocean Point, Camden and Portland can all be arranged. Guests will love their modern, spacious rooms, most with harbor views, and the inn’s proximity to shops, galleries, restaurants (with the freshest lobster rolls in New England) and boating activities. Rooms have free wifi, refrigerators and microwaves. Most have a balcony or a patio.

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The Lodge on the Cove

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

Fun time is the order of the day for group tours, family reunions at this hotel on a cove

At The Lodge on the Cove, they love groups, from family reunions to company retreats to motor coach tours. Packages include everything from welcome receptions to daily continental breakfasts, convenient meeting rooms and a full slate of on-site activities that are fun for guests of all ages. Lawn games from bean bag toss to ping-pong and shuffleboard, movies in your room or in the Clubhouse, bonfires with s’mores, a heated outdoor pool and poolside restaurant and bar: Add that to the spacious, comfy rooms with refrigerators and microwaves, and you have the recipe for a successful getaway or overnight group event. And it’s just a short stroll to downtown Kennebunkport, with world-class restaurants, galleries, antiques shops and boutiques.

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Margate Resort on Winnipesaukee

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

Lakeside location will make your reunion or special event one for the memory books

Make your group gathering, special birthday or that long-overdue reunion a lakeside success by booking at The Margate on Winnipesaukee. Groups from 30 to several hundred have, for years, turned to this premier lakeside event and convention venue, with its elegantly decorated and fully equipped meeting rooms and picturesque location on Paugus Bay. The resort’s Blackstones Lounge can host a live band, DJ or murder mystery performers. The Mariah Room, overlooking the bay, is ideal for elegant dinners. The West Lawn is a favorite for outdoor recreational events and activities, and the Lakeside Pavilion is a breathtaking venue. You can also have a tented event at water’s edge. Ask about group picnics, luaus, clambakes and adding fireworks or bonfires to make your event truly memorable.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. Check the website for updates, safety protocols, and for Vermont’s travel regulations.

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.

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?