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Group Planner GROUP TOUR & EVENT PLANNER | 2013-2014 Contents CVB SERVICES Planner Services 5 SAMPLE ITINERARIES Explore the Shores 6-7 Unwind on the Islands 8 Foodie Frenzy! 9 ANNUAL EVENTS 10-11 GROUP APPROVED Accommodations 12-15 Attractions 16-25 Recreation 26 Dining 27-33 RESOURCES Information Services 34-35 Climate, Currency Exchange, Emergency Information, Tax, Time Zone Travel & Transportation 36-39 Motorcoaches, Charters & Airport Shuttles, Destination Transportation, Airports, Maps This guide is published by the Lake Erie Shores & Islands Welcome Centers. It is for informational purposes only, and a listing does not imply a recommendation by the Lake Erie Shores & Islands Welcome Centers. The publisher has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this guide, and assumes no responsibility or liability for errors, changes or omissions in the magazine. Please call the welcome centers or listed businesses to verify information. © 2012 All rights reserved. Printed in the USA. Reproduction of any part without permission is prohibited. 2 Lake Erie Shores & Islands Welcomes All Groups! At Ohio’s Lake Erie Shores & Islands® you and your group will experience unsurpassed event facilities and hospitality surrounded by miles of beautiful shoreline and activities one can only find at the water’s edge! Located in Northern Ohio on the shores of Lake Erie, it is less than an hour drive from both Cleveland and Toledo airports, and is easily accessible via the Ohio Turnpike and other major state routes. Whether planning a national convention, a student group adventure, a wedding, a senior outing, or sporting event, memories will be made. From initial contact to the final good-bye, the group sales team is eager to help with every detail. Please contact the team at 800.255.3743 or visit SHORESandISLANDS.com/group today! GROUPS The Lake Erie Shores & Islands embraces all types of groups including student trips, religious retreats, reunions, weddings, motorcoach tours, and more. Not only will you save a bundle by taking advantage of discount group rates, but you will find planning assistance by our group sales team unsurpasse “You organized our activities for the day and were our step-on-guide; You did an outstanding job of both of these. The things we saw and your step-on-guide techniques were great. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed you for being so pleasant, enjoyable, friendly and being so nice and understanding to everyone. You helped make my group’s day in Sandusky memorable.” Carolyn Styers, Planner, Beck’s Baptist Church 3 EVENTS Ohio’s Lake Erie Shores & Islands welcomes all competitive, entertaining, and charitable sporting events. The Lake Erie Shores & Islands has hosted several national competitions such as Midwest Cheer and Dance, Cabela’s Master’s Walleye Circuit, US Optimist Dinghy Association, and Revolution3 Triathlon, and looks forward to assisting your group as well. Several indoor and outdoor natural venues provide the perfect location to create excitement for many different sporting events. “Lake Erie Shores provided all the outdoor element and fun activities we needed, and the CVB and Cedar Point staffs were very helpful and great to work with. When a CVB “gets it” as this one does, they understand what this type of event can do for the community.” L. J. White, Communications Director, Revolution3 Triathlon MEETINGS & CONVENTIONS With over 615,000 square feet of versatile meeting space, Lake Erie Shores & Islands boasts multiple premier venues including Kalahari Resort, Sawmill Creek Resort, Great Wolf Lodge, Put-in-Bay Resort, Lakeside, and the Cedar Point properties. Additionally, there are numerous select facilities that offer non-traditional meeting space. Contact the group sales team for a list of meeting venues complete with specifications. Imagine the inspiration a meeting held on a Lake Erie cruise or surrounded by 17 acres of gardens would bring. Consider adding a team-building exercise in a state-of-the-art, commercial-sized kitchen or on the sandy beach of a lakefront property. Begin the meeting or motivational seminar by taking the entire group fishing, golfing, or for a ride on an antique carousel. The options are varied, and many unique. “We enjoyed working with the LES & I staff. Their marketing assistance before the event helped us gain exposure in the region. We took advantage of their staffing assistance to help run our event. The registration people were delightful - knowledgeable about the area and very friendly with our guests. Lake Erie Shores & Islands also provided promotional materials and coupons for our exhibitors and our attendees.” Jennifer Cox, President, National Network of Embroidery Professionals 4 PLANNER SERVICES The Lake Erie Shores & Islands group sales team is pleased to offer objective liaison services between the event planner, Lake Erie Shores & Islands facilities, and group-related services. We are here to satisfy your event and tour needs! Allowing us to help with your travel planning saves you time and money, providing you with any and all travel resources from one of our group travel experts. Before your Event or Tour COORDINATION OF HOTEL AND FACILITY BIDS We will send out your request for proposals to all locations SITE VISITS that suit your needs. We enjoy hosting planners to show you how wonderful our area is for meetings and tours. PROVIDE A MEDIA LIST OR SUBMIT A PRESS RELEASE We will be happy to share our media contact list with you or ITINERARY DEVELOPMENT forward your release to our media list. Review our sample itineraries on page 6 or contact us for a customized itinerary. PROVIDE PROMOTIONAL IMAGES AND DVD OF LAKE ERIE SHORES & ISLANDS REGISTRATION MAILING If you need to entice attendees and create excitement, we Hoping to increase attendance? We will mail out registration can help. packets to your attendees. This service is complimentary; please call for details. During your Event or Tour REGISTRATION ASSISTANCE We can provide complimentary staff assistance during your busy check-in times. Please call for details. WELCOME SPEAKERS We have plenty of local dignitaries who would love to welcome your event to our town. WELCOME PACKETS OR INFORMATION TABLES This service will help familiarize your attendees about the Lake Erie Shores & Islands area. ESCORT NOTES AND MAPS We will provide maps and directions to your facility and tour destinations, with tips on the best way to get there and interesting facts to share along the way. 5 SAMPLE ITINERARIES Clustered below are itinerary suggestions that include some of the 90+ attractions awaiting your group at the Lake Erie Shores & Islands. Let the group sales team customize an itinerary that will suit your group’s interests and make their stay memorable. Please refer to the group approved section for a full list of attractions and detailed information of each location. Explore the Shores EDISON BIRTHPLACE Inventor of the phonograph, incandescent light bulb, and other devices, Thomas Edison was born in Milan, Ohio in 1847. His boyhood home, now a museum, features a collection of rare early inventions, documents, and family mementos. SENECA CAVERNS-REGISTERED NATIONAL LANDMARK Walk the natural stone steps and pathways through the “Earth Crack” and view the Ole Mist’ry River. Shop Hollowrock Gifts for minerals, nature books, apparel, and other gifts. Pan for gemstones at Seneca Mining Company. GHOSTLY MANOR Four attractions-one location. Experience a top 10 rated haunted house, ride a virtual roller coaster in the XD 4D theater, play interactive 3D blacklight mini golf, or take a whirl around the skating rink. Recently expanded, Ghostly Manor is exploding with fun and entertainment! LAKESIDE CHAUTAUQUA This historic Victorian village built in 1873 offers a unique year-round destination for groups. Daily entertainment during the Chautauqua season, outdoor recreation, educational programming, cultural events, shopping, dining, heritage museum, and more in a scenic lakefront setting. 6 AFRICAN SAFARI View more than 400 beautiful and exotic animals on a 100-acre preserve. See educational and entertaining animal shows. Picnic facilities, snack bar, and café on-site. MARBLEHEAD LIGHTHOUSE STATE PARK This state park features picnic facilities, fishing, walking trails, and the Marblehead Lighthouse - the oldest continually operating lighthouse on the Great Lakes. Guided lighthouse tours are available. SCHEDEL ARBORETUM & GARDENS A tranquil and magnificent 17-acre arboretum and gardens. Features include: sculptures, water elements, a bonsai collection, a kitchen garden, perennial gardens, and over 15,000 annuals. THE SANDUSKY STATE THEATRE A historic, 1,500 seat theatre with a world-class performing arts center located near Lake Erie. Dinner theatre, musicals, plays, and concerts offer something for every group. Shop Christmas in the City where it is Christmas all year-long. CEDAR POINT LUMINOSITY Be treated to an encore of entertainment unlike anything you’ve seen or heard before. Luminosity transforms the atmosphere of Cedar Point’s midways with lasers, lights, pyrotechnics, and heart-pounding rhythms from today’s top performers. 7 SAMPLE ITINERARIES Unwind on the Islands Getting there is half the fun! Cruise on one of four ferries (Goodtime I, Jet Express, Miller Ferry, or Kelleys Island Ferry) to a one-of-a-kind island destination. RELAX ON KELLEYS ISLAND Enjoy a picturesque setting on any of the hiking or biking trails, set your own pace and kayak or canoe around the island, take advantage of the natural sand swimming beach, or camp in Kelleys Island State Park. Also, the island is a haven for migrating birds, making it an amazing location for bird watching. For educational opportunities, ride on the Patmos Island Tram and visit the world famous Glacial Grooves National Natural Landmark, Inscription Rock, and the Kelleys Island Historical Museum. Stroll in and out of the downtown shops and eat at one of the lakefront restaurants. VENTURE TO PUT-IN-BAY Educate your group about the War of 1812 at Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial Visitor Center and view the battlegrounds from the top of the memorial.
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