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Shopping
GROUP TOUR
2021
PLANNING
GUIDE
Tejon Ranch, California
ADVERTORIAL
OUTLETS AT TEJON IS A MUST-SHOP-STOP
FOR ANY ITINERARY
When sending your clients to of 15+. Please give us a 48-hour notice in
Southern California, the Outlets at writing to RSwiggum@TejonOutlets.com.
Tejon is your best selection for style The Outlets at Tejon is excited to
and savings and is conveniently located offer a number of wonderful features
approximately an hour north of Los to the already stellar shopping
Angeles on I-5. You will find your destination.
favorite American brands with savings • Beat the heat! Our attractive new
up to 65% at more than 40 upscale canopies offer shade and large fans to
fashion, home goods and accessories keep shoppers cool while on the hunt
stores. Set against the beautiful for the best deals and steals.
mountains of Tejon Ranch, this is a • An 80-room Hampton Inn is now open
must-shop-stop for any itinerary. adjacent to the Outlets. Featuring an
Your clients will love it when you indoor pool and fitness center, the
add the Outlets at Tejon to their hotel is ready to host travelers after a
itinerary with all the group and FIT day of fun-filled shopping, dining and
incentives we offer, such as: more!
• FREE VIP coupon booklet with • Bath and Body Works has joined the
discounts up to 65% in addition to our Outlets at Tejon!
already discount outlet prices. • Pottery Barn has also expanded with
• Special VIP Gift Tote Bag. Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn
• Convenient and free bus parking for Teens.
large groups and tours. • Download the Outlets at Tejon app
• For group Meet and Greets, please for the latest deals and news from your
Spend some time in the open air
give us a 48-hour notice in writing to favorite brands. Access from home or
and shop the great stores and favorite
RSwiggum@TejonOutlets.com. at the Outlets at Tejon to learn about
brands such as Michael Kors, Nike, Polo
Also, at the Outlets at Tejon, we events, new stores, center hours and
Ralph Lauren, Coach, Levis, Le Creuset,
love our tour operators, tour guides and more. You can even win exclusive prizes
and more! We’ve got something for
bus drivers! Book five trips, and you can instantly!
everyone!
earn a $50 Outlets at Tejon gift card. • A great stop for excellent social
Please let us know if you or
That’s on top of the $15 gift card for the distancing shopping!
your clients would like to review our
driver and two group leaders of a group
COVID-19 protocols. We are happy to
send them to you.
Whether traveling with friends and
family or colleagues and associates,
and wherever your California
adventures take you, the Outlets at
Tejon welcomes groups of all sizes
as well as FIT travelers. Right on your
route between Los Angeles and San
Francisco, we are ready to treat you
to that perfect mid-trip shopping and
dining break.
We’d love to be part of the
itineraries and programs you offer visitors
(both Groups and FITs) to Southern
California. Please let us know what
you need from us by writing to Becky
Swiggum at RSwiggum@TejonOutlets.
com or Carolyn J. Feimster at Carolyn@
CJFMarketingInternational.com.
Outlets at Tejon
tejonoutlets.com
December 2020 3
Kidron, Ohio
ADVERTORIAL
VISIT LEHMAN’S FOR A
SLICE OF THE SIMPLE LIFE
Why were we voted the best place Lehman’s is the perfect place to
to visit in Amish Country four years in bring your group tour — with free
a row? Why is there “a store nowhere parking, ample restrooms, the Cast Iron
else” like us? Because we exist to Café for snacks and sandwiches, and
create a simpler life for you and your 35,000 square feet of unusual products
loved ones. and antiques for visitors to enjoy. We
suggest at least two hours for your visit
because there is so much to see.
Visit lehmans.com/events for an
updated list of lifestyle workshops,
VOTED BEST special events and production
demonstrations. We have something
DESTI NATION fun going on every single Saturday!
Founded In 1955 by Jay Lehman to
IN AMISH COUNTRY
serve the local Amish with non-electric
appliances, tools and supplies, today
Lehman’s is a one-of-a-kind destination.
The store is like a mercantile from a
century ago.
There are multiple departments for
IF YOU HAVEN ’ T BEEN delightful shopping within Lehman’s;
the lobby features a pre-Civil War-
era barn. Visit the north end of the
TO LATELY,
store for the famous assortment of
non-electric appliances, including
wood heating and cooking stoves, and
old-time hardware. Be sure to visit our
you simply haven’t been! Tiny House on a Tiny Homestead just
outside the garden room.
Wander into the pantry filled with
Invite your guests to our rambling retail store for a visit full locally produced food, visit the toy
barn featuring imagination-drive toys
of history and wonder. Shop thousands of new products and games, and don’t miss the lamp
including an expanded camping selection, a year-round Christmas room (and the country’s only Aladdin
room, Polish Pottery and more - FOR A SIMPLER LIFE. Museum of Light). Browse through the
apparel and home décor rooms, taking
note of the year-round Christmas
display. Spend at least half an hour in
the housewares room, with thousands
of products for cooking, baking, and
food preparation and preservation. Pick
up your favorite all-natural personal
care products, such as goat’s milk soap,
as well as all natural cleaning supplies,
Visit Lehmans.com/bus-tours for all the group tour offerings like our famous Beeswax Furniture
Polish.
and information. Please allow at least two hours for your visit. Enjoy thousands of museum-quality
antiques and create memories to last a
SHOP ANYTIME AT LEHMANS.COM lifetime.
800.438.5346 Lehman’s
800-438-5346
On the Square in Kidron, OH • Open every day except Sunday lehmans.com/kidron_store_bus_tours
December 2020 5
Wayne County, Ohio
ADVERTORIAL
SHOPPING OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND
IN WAYNE COUNTY, OHIO
Wayne County, in the heart of discover oil lamps, kitchen utensils
Ohio’s Amish County, invites you and and human powered tools that can be
your group to experience a simpler passed down to future generations.
way of life this year. Wayne County P. Graham Dunn offers laser engraved
is known for its less crowded local wood products. Get your name
Pine Tree Barn Store
charm, yet still offers great shopping, engraved on something while you wait!
restaurants and hotels, with all the Take a tour of the world-class, 110 acre,
amenities of larger cities. Secrest Arboretum, and plan for a meal by glaciers over 13,000 years ago.
Your visit to Amish Country may on the beautiful grounds. Johnson Woods State Nature preserve
include shopping along Main Street In the summer, enjoy a performance provides a 1½-mile boardwalk trail
Downtown Wooster with its many of The Ohio Light Opera, on the providing views of one of Ohio’s few
boutique style shops and restaurants College of Wooster Campus. America’s remaining old growth forests. Wooster
and of course, the Everything premier lyric theater festival offers fully memorial Park includes a 1-mile ADA
Rubbermaid Store right on the square, staged, fully orchestrated and engaging accessible paved trail. The Killbuck
or a stop at The J.M. Smucker Company productions of classic operettas and Marsh Wildlife Area offers visitors rare
Store and Café in Orrville, where you musicals. We are home to several local views of bald eagles and trumpeter
will find a vast array of their signature wineries, a brewery and a distillery. swans that frequent the marsh.
brands from coffee to pet food. Tours and tastings are available at their
Bring your coolers to fill up with local facilities. Wayne County Convention
cheeses and chocolates from Shisler Our outdoor attractions include & Visitors Bureau
Cheese, then continue to Lehman’s Brown’s Lake Bog, a national landmark, 800-362-6474
Hardware in Kidron, where you will where you can see a kettle bog formed wccvb.com
While the holidays are a great
time for shopping and dining,
groups can enjoy Wayne County
any time of the year. We have a
beautiful Arboretum for a special tour
or meal and opportunities for groups
to fill their own cream stick or plant
their own flower pot. Visit our one-of-
a-kind attractions like Lehman’s, the
J.M. Smucker Company Store and
Café, P. Graham Dunn and Everything
www.wccvb.com Rubbermaid. Add in a stop at a local
1.800.362.6474 winery for the relaxing end to the day.
6
Eagan, Minnesota
ADVERTORIAL
EAGAN, MINNESOTA –
WHERE FANTASTIC SHOPPING IS FOUND
Eagan is your ultimate destination more deals and discounts and always
for fantastic football, fashion, food remember, clothes and shoes are TAX
and fun! As the proud home of the FREE! As an added bonus, groups also
Minnesota Vikings, Eagan invites you receive a complimentary VIP Coupon
B
to immerse yourself in the Viking Lakes Book featuring exclusive deals.
experience, which includes the state- Just a five-minute drive from Twin
of-the-art Vikings Museum and the Cities Premium Outlets is one of the
Vikings Locker Room. Plus, you can most visited tourist destinations in
enjoy a four-star luxurious stay at the the world — Mall of America. Its four
brand-new Omni Viking Lakes Hotel million square feet is comprised of
complete with rich Nordic traditions dazzling hallways that lead you to
every corner you turn. Whether it’s over 520 world-class stores, more
the Scandinavian spa experience at than 60 restaurants and an impressive
Idlewild Spa; dining at celebrity chef array of attractions. Mall of America
Ann Kim’s restaurant, Kyndred Hearth; is home to the largest indoor theme
or browsing at Copper and Thistle, a park, Nickelodeon Universe®, offering
beautiful boutique that offers nostalgic approximately 30 rides and attractions
collections that complement modern for all ages to enjoy. You’ll find other
indulgences, this retreat destination is great attractions and stores at the Mall
unlike any other. including SEA LIFE® Mall of America,
If shopping is part of your playbook, FlyOver® America, Crayola Experience,
Mall o
head over to the largest outlet mall Rick Bronson’s House of Comedy,
in the Upper Midwest — Twin Cities The Escape Game, Moose Mountain
Premium Outlets. This upscale retail Adventure Golf and much more!
haven in Eagan features over 100 Averaging 40 million guests each year,
unique stores and world-famous brands the Mall is a one-of-a kind shopping
such as Calvin Klein, Fossil, Kate Spade, experience. The savings don’t stop
Levi’s, Nike and Saks Fifth Avenue when you shop at MOA as Enjoy Eagan
OFF 5th. Don’t let the sometimes- provides groups with a complimentary
Twin Cities Premium Outlets
unpredictable Minnesota weather MOA coupon book voucher, which
get in the way — covered walkways offers deals and discounts on
will ensure a worry-free shopping hundreds of stores. Don’t forget Mall
experience. Complimentary Wi-Fi as of America is only five to 10 minutes options including Café Zupas, Hawaii
well as a full-service information desk from all 19 Eagan hotels and most offer Poke Bowl, Punch Pizza and more.
also create a space for you to have complimentary shuttle service to and And when it comes time to
fun and shop to your heart’s content! from the Mall and MSP Airport — score! refuel and relax, Eagan boasts over
Join the VIP Shopper’s Club for even The “shopportunities” don’t end 100 spectacular restaurants and 19
there! When you’re looking for worry- incredible hotels with a low lodging tax
free and convenient retail therapy, of 3% — most featuring complimentary
Central Park Commons is the answer. breakfast and shuttle service. Eagan
Eagan’s newest shopping wonderland is THE place to book a fantastic group
is a perfect mix of specialty shops tour no one will ever forget!
and dining establishments. Your group For a complete listing of stores and
will love the variety of goodies to all the latest and greatest information
be bought at DSW, Marshalls, Sierra, about Twin Cities Premium Outlets,
HomeGoods and many more. Not only Mall of America, Central Park Commons
does Central Park Commons offer and other shopping in the Eagan area,
an amazing shopping experience, its visit eaganmn.com/shopping.
Copper and landscape was strategically designed
Thistle Eagan Convention & Visitors Bureau
to encompass the CPC Village, which
at Omni Viking
just so happens to be fully stocked 866-324-2620
Lakes Hotel
with flavor-packed lunch and dinner eaganmn.com/shopping
December 2020 7
TAX-FREE
FANTASTIC SHOPPING
ON CLOTHES
AND SHOES!
GROUP TOURS
BEGIN IN EAGAN
HOME OF THE MINNESOTA VIKINGS
& TWIN CITIES PREMIUM OUTLETS
19 INCREDIBLE HOTELS
NEAR MALL OF AMERICA ®
TOP RATED ATTRACTONS
Mall of America®
Central Park
Commons
Twin Cities
Premium
Outlets®
FOR DETAILS ON HOW TO ENJOY EAGAN SAFELY
EAGANMN.COM/TRAVELSAFELY
VISIT EAGANMN.COM OR CONTACT
DENISE OLSEN FOR MORE INFORMATION
DENISE@EAGANMN.COM · ENJOY EAGAN · 866-324-2620
Nashville, Tennessee
ADVERTORIAL
FIFTH + BROADWAY BRINGS A NEW VISITOR
ATTRACTION TO DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE
A new shopping, dining, cultural “To match and exceed the amazing country to jazz and hip-hop, NMAAM
and entertainment destination is Nashville culinary scene, Fifth + will integrate history and interactive
coming to Nashville and promises to Broadway will include everything from technology to share the untold story
quickly become the new heart and soul signature restaurants, downtown of more than 50 music genres and
of downtown! Opening March 2021, diners, rustic farm-to-table bistros, subgenres telling a unique narrative
Fifth + Broadway will be one of the cafes and lounges,” Feimster said. through the lens of black music.
largest mixed-use developments in The Assembly Food Hall will further And for those who know a day will
the city’s history. Strategically located enhance the culinary appeal as an not be enough at Fifth + Broadway,
across from the Ryman Auditorium open eatery with chef-driven outlets to they can book their Nashville stay
and Bridgestone Arena, it is at the include indoor and outdoor communal at the newly renovated Renaissance
crossroads of one of the South’s most tables. Nashville, which is a luxury haven
iconic and busiest hubs. The featured venue will be situated in the heart of Nashville and
A 6.2-acre site that was once home the Rooftop Dining Terrace and attached to Fifth + Broadway.
to the city’s Convention Center, Fifth Entertainment Deck, which will overlook “We have designed group-friendly
+ Broadway seamlessly provides the the historic Ryman Auditorium, Lower visitor programs for all sectors of
opportunity to live, work and play all Broadway and the Bridgestone Arena, the travel trade,” Feimster said. “We
in one city block location as residents which houses professional sporting welcome working one-on-one with the
are already moving into the apartments events and concerts. “We are excited travel trade to customize programs to
and companies are opening in the office that this Rooftop Terrace will hold up meet individual needs.” Some of the
tower. to 2,000 people, making it the place to programs Fifth + Broadway is launching
“Our mission is to provide the see and be seen in Nashville,” Feimster include:
visitor market with the opportunity to explained. And in addition to that, this
participate in the favorite activities of stellar Rooftop Terrace is available Group-Friendly Programs:
the traveler, which includes shopping to the travel trade for partial and • Meet + Greets will be available for
and dining, but now it will be offered total buy-outs for an amazing group groups of any size with a 24-hour
in a unique environment that is experience! notice to receive the FASHION +
authentic to the Nashville music and As a major anchor to the project FOOD + FUN Visitor Pass of special
art scene,” said Carolyn J. Feimster, and opening this fall, the National offers, amenities, gifts with purchase,
travel & tourism manager. She went on Museum of African American Music discounts and more.
to explain how Nashville has evolved (NMAAM) will be a 56,000 square foot • Project tours can be arranged in
into a hub for fashion designers making facility where visitors will discover advance.
Fifth + Broadway a shopping mecca the many connections and influences • Pre-paid gift cards can be included in
with a combination of national retailers that African Americans have had on the materials for each member of the
along with an array of eclectic shops. all types of music. From classical to group.
Student Market:
• Performance space will be available.
• Student rates at NMAAM.
• Pre-purchased, low cost dining cards.
• Training Materials such as images,
logos and text for your printed and on-
line brochures. J
N
We welcome you and your
groups to Fifth + Broadway. For
more information, please contact
Carolyn J. Feimster at Carolyn@
CJFMarketingInternational.com.
Fifth + Broadway
fifthandb.com
December 2020 9
SHOP + DINE + ENJOY
Fifth + Broadway is a retail, dining, cultural and entertainment venue
like no other. Treat yourself to shopping favorites, ridiculously delicious
food and rooftop views while sipping on a tasty hand-crafted cocktail
and soaking up Nashville’s legendary artistic vibe.
Fifth + Broadway is a “must visit” for every Nashville experience.
JENI’S ICE CREAM | ARIAT | CAVA | HATTIE B’S | BLANCO | EDDIE V’S | SLIM & HUSKY’S | REVV | RAY-BAN
NASH COLLECTION | FREE PEOPLE | ELIXR & MORE + THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC
We offer all out-of-town guests a FASHION + FOOD + FUN
Visitor Pass filled with a variety of special offers, amenities,
gifts with purchase, discounts and more.
For more information on all of our Group-Friendly programs,
please contact Carolyn Feimster at:
Carolyn@CJFMarketingInternational.com
FIFTHANDB.COMADVERTORIAL
Laredo, Texas
SHOPPING AWAITS IN LAREDO, TEXAS
The year 2020 marks Laredo’s Bernardo Avenue to pick
265th birthday. It’s a time to reflect up some authentic “Made
on how far Laredo has come and how in Mexico” souvenirs. Some
much Laredo has grown. With over 40 of the most popular items
hotel properties, a variety of shopping include wrought-iron,
centers, family-themed activities and ceramics, home décor,
many restaurants to choose from, cooking tools and leather
Laredo is a destination friendly for all goods. Time flies as you
budgets. spend a day strolling San
Some people enjoy getting their Bernardo visiting each
steps in during nature hikes, others import shop.
do it while taking part in some retail You mustn’t forget
therapy. Whether you’re shopping for Laredo’s hidden gem,
brand labels or looking for that unique downtown Laredo! The
artisan gift to take back home, Laredo stores downtown include visitor center at your fingertips.
is the place to find it. The Outlet clothing, electronics, jewelry, fragrances Getting to Laredo is the easiest
Shoppes at Laredo feature more than and more. The price-point is very part! Laredo is served by Interstate
30 name brands with amazing savings budget-friendly and there is an ample Highway 35; US Highway 59 and 83,
all around. There’s also plenty of amount of parking around. and Texas Highway 359. And don’t
parking for buses along with shopping For a complete listing of forget, we’re located at mile marker 1 of
incentives for groups. independent boutiques and shopping IH-35. See you in Laredo!
If you’re looking for an indoor centers around town go to VisitLaredo.
shopping excursion, head on over to com. Make sure to download Laredo’s Visit Laredo
Mall del Norte. You can’t leave Laredo official tourism app – Visit Laredo, TX 956-795-2200
without making a stop along San and you’ll be sure to enjoy a virtual visitlaredo.com
#HolaLaredo | VisitLaredo.com
KNOW THE REAL LAREDO
December 2020 11TAX-FREE
FANTASTIC SHOPPING
ON CLOTHES
AND SHOES!
GROUP TOURS
BEGIN IN EAGAN
HOME OF THE MINNESOTA VIKINGS
& TWIN CITIES PREMIUM OUTLETS
19 INCREDIBLE HOTELS
NEAR MALL OF AMERICA ®
TOP RATED ATTRACTONS
Mall of America®
Central Park
Commons
Twin Cities
Premium
Outlets®
FOR DETAILS ON HOW TO ENJOY EAGAN SAFELY
EAGANMN.COM/TRAVELSAFELY
VISIT EAGANMN.COM OR CONTACT
DENISE OLSEN FOR MORE INFORMATION
DENISE@EAGANMN.COM · ENJOY EAGAN · 866-324-2620You can also read
