Group Tour Magazine - August 2023 - 3

GROUP TOUR MAGAZINE
REGIONS
Pearl Seas Cruises
17 MIDWEST
Lakes of Luxury
Great Lakes cruise lines deliver
maritime magic and shoreside fun
22 Also in this section
Minnesota's North Shore;
German heritage towns; and
itineraries for Petoskey, Michigan,
and Galena, Illinois
32
State Spotlight: Minnesota
39 Special Section: Canada
49 State Spotlight: Illinois
Graceland
75 SOUTHEAST
Sounds of the South
Follow the rhythm to destinations
defi ned by music, musicians,
and treasured traditions
80 Also in this section
Smoky Mountain cities; Louisiana
River Parishes; arts and culture in
Atlanta; southern food tours; and
itineraries for Augusta, Georgia;
Greenville, South Carolina; and
Chattanooga, Tennessee
94 State Spotlight: Missouri
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Ben & Jerry's Factory Tour
53 NORTHEAST
Made in America
Get an in-depth look at how your
group's favorite toys, treats, and
trucks are made
60 Also in this section
New York's Finger Lakes region;
things to do and see in Boston;
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Salem, Massachusetts
58 Next Stop: Philadelphia
69 State Spotlight: Maryland
Yellowstone National Park
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103 WEST
Natural Wonders
Connect with the great outdoors
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109 Also in this section
" The Sandhill Crane Capital of
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120 State Spotlight: California
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