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Receptive Tour Operators

Alternative Tours, Inc.
P.O. Box 8492
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Contact: Marian Deal Smith, 800-783-5605 or alttours@aol.com
www.alternativetoursinc.com
Gossip & Gardens Flower Show Package – from $115 per person includes hotel, breakfast, baggage, tax, Flower Show ticket, “Colonial Gossip/Phila Highlights” tour, chocolate rose, Philadelphia art print & overnight motor-coach parking! Other enhancements: Van Gogh exhibit, Chocoholics tour, Brandywine Scones & Scandals, Dining & Hawaiian entertainment, Mummers Magic. Dare to be different!

Global Tour Connection, LLC
P.O. Box 2046
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Contact: Carri Tovsky, (215) 978-4078 or carri@globaltourconnection.com
www.globaltourconnection.com
Let Global Tour Connection design a customized tour for your group. In addition to your Flower Show tickets, we can incorporate other activities and attractions that will add to your experience.

Options include:

• Flower arranging demonstration
• Behind-the-scenes tour of Longwood Gardens in the beautiful Brandywine Valley
• A visit to the Philadelphia Horticulture Center
• Tour of the Historic Fairmount Park homes
• Chocolate, cheese, and wine tastings
• Private guided tours of Van Gogh Up Close at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
• Garden Tea at the Flower Show, which includes light fare
• Cooking demonstration
• Horticultural lectures
• Visit to the Amish country of Pennsylvania

Please contact Carri Tovsky, Director of Client Services, at the number listed above for more information.

Philadelphia Hospitality, Inc.
123 South Broad Street, Suite 1710
Philadelphia, PA 19109
Contact: Ellen Kornfield, 215-790-9901 or 800-714-3287
www.philadelphiahospitality.org
Custom-designed travel programs for groups of garden enthusiasts featuring early morning, docent-led tours of the Flower Show, a behind-the-scenes look at cultural and historical treasures, and visits to private homes and clubs.

Add a trip to world-famous Longwood Gardens during your visit to the Philadelphia International Flower Show. Philadelphia Hospitality’s Beyond Philadelphia tour includes:

• Round-trip transportation from Center City to Longwood Gardens on a spacious 24-passenger mini-bus
• On-board, expert guide
• Admission to Longwood Gardens (including the Conservatory and the historic Peirce-duPont House)
• Tours run daily during the Flower Show, March 4-11, 2012

Cost:  $70 per person
For more information, visit www.beyondphiladelphia.org.

Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks
321 South 4th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Contact: Margaret M. Biddle, 877-426-8056
Road Scholar offers exceptional three-day and six-day learning adventures featuring the Flower Show. Enjoy VIP entry and privileged explorations of Longwood Gardens, Winterthur, Philadelphia Museum of Art, and more. Accommodations made available at the Radisson Plaza Warwick Hotel and DoubleTree Philadelphia Center City. For details, see www.roadscholar.org/20362AU or call the number listed above and request program #20362AU.

Restaurants

Chart House Restaurant
www.chart-house.com
Located on historic Penn's Landing, along the Delaware River, the Chart House Restaurant offers a Flower Show menu for lunch or early dinner accompanied by the most spectacular river views to be found in Philadelphia! Chart House, voted "most scenic" by guests, celebrates serving the community for 25 years and features fresh seafood, slow roasted steaks, and decadent desserts. Chart House Restaurant offers complimentary on-site car and bus parking with package pricing available for groups of 15 or more. Package includes one day Flower Show ticket, three course lunch or early dinner, tax, and gratuity. $55 per person. Contact Melissa Daly at 215-625-8383 or chphcsm@ldry.com

Moshulu Restaurant
www.moshulu.com
The Moshulu is the world’s oldest and largest four-masted tall ship still afloat. She is a AAA Four Diamond 108-year-old Clipper Ship, which has been converted into a stationary restaurant located at Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia. Enjoy a delicious Hawaii-themed three-course lunch or dinner including a salad, entrée, vegetables, dessert, and beverage. Private rooms are available for parties of 15 to 400. During lunch, take a step back in time with a brief presentation on the history of this majestic ship. Package pricing is available for groups of 15 or more. Package includes one-day Flower Show ticket, lunch, tax, and gratuity for $63 per person. Dinner packages start at $68 per person, all inclusive. Groups of 40 or more receive a complimentary lunch and Flower Show ticket for the group leader and bus driver. Ask about our Special Hawaiian Entertainment package. Contact Diane Meglino at 215-923-2500 ext. 1010 or dmeglino@moshulu.com.

Spirit of Philadelphia
www.entertainmentcruises.com
The reinvigorated Spirit of Philadelphia boasts a new $1.5 million renovation, featuring a completely redesigned modern interior showcasing a new LED lighting concept along with up-lit bars, under-lit dance floors, and all new décor. The Spirit is the city’s most unique venue and is the perfect option for a group of two to 550 guests. Featuring lunch and dinner cruises along the Delaware River and exceptional views from the cocktail deck, the Spirit is the perfect complement to the Flower Show. The price is $60.00 (includes all taxes and fees!), please contact Joan Rivera at 267-238-3619 or jrivera@entertaimentcruises.com to make your reservation.

Attractions

Longwood Gardens
www.longwoodgardens.com/groupvisits
Longwood Gardens, the world’s premier horticultural display garden, transforms its Conservatory into an orchid oasis during Orchid Extravaganza. Thousands of orchid blooms will cascade down walls, spill from containers, and adorn planting beds throughout 16 spectacular indoor gardens in full, fragrant bloom. Package pricing is available for groups of 15 or more. Package includes one-day Flower Show ticket and admission to Longwood Gardens at $37 per person. Contact Longwood Gardens Group Visits Department at 610-388-5223 or groupvisits@longwoodgardens.org.

Mural Arts Program
www.muralarts.org/tour
Philadelphia is the internationally renowned “City of Murals,” with more than 3,000 outdoor gallery-quality paintings. The murals and stories behind them provide a unique lens into the history, diversity, and spirit of Philadelphia and its residents. As a special offer for Flower Show attendees, groups receive the group ticket rate one-day pass to the Flower Show for $25 per person, and $50 off the group tour of their choice. For group tour reservations, please call 215-685-0754 or email tours@muralarts.org.

National Constitution Center
www.constitutioncenter.org
Experience the first and only museum devoted to the United States Constitution, its ideals, and its legacy of active citizenship. The museum features more than 100 interactive and multimedia exhibits, film, photographs, sculpture, and artifacts to engage and inspire every American. For a limited time only, visitors can explore Bruce Springsteen’s legendary career during From Asbury Park to the Promised Land: The Life and Music of Bruce Springsteen, the first major exhibition about his life and music, created by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.   Package pricing is available for groups of 20 or more. Package includes one-day Flower Show ticket and admission to the National Constitution Center. Contact 215-409-6800 for reservations.

National Liberty Museum
www.libertymuseum.org
Flower Show visitors will love the National Liberty Museum’s own unique exhibition, “Liberty in Bloom,” which runs in conjunction with the Philadelphia International Flower Show.  The exhibition will feature a dazzling array of flowers, from representational to fantasy, all made of GLASS by some of the leading glass artists in America. This exhibition is in keeping with the primary art form at the National Liberty Museum, where world-class glass art is displayed in every exhibit to symbolize the fragile nature of freedom.  Package pricing is available to groups of 20 or more. Package includes a one-day Flower Show ticket and docent-led tour of the National Liberty Museum. Prices start at $33 per person. Contact Kathleen Lee at 215-925-2800, ext. 129, or klee@libertymuseum.org.

Philadelphia Museum of Art “Van Gogh Up Close”
www.philamuseum.org/groupvisits
Van Gogh Up Close is the first exhibition devoted to exploring some of the artist’s boldest and most experimental works. Enjoy a private viewing of this exhibition before public hours combined with the Flower Show for a package price of $60 per person. Add a Flowers in Art tour of our Permanent Collection as a perfect complement to the Flower Show for a package price of $50 for adults and $48 for seniors. Prices also include admission to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the newly opened Perelman Building, and a one-day Flower Show ticket, available for groups of 15 or more. Call the Group Sales Department at 215-684-7863.
 
Philadelphia Trolley Works
www.phillytour.com
Discover historic Philadelphia on a Victorian-style trolley or a double-decker bus. The 24-hour pass allows unlimited jump-on, jump-off privileges at 21 stops along the route. The highly-trained staff will enlighten and entertain you with historical tales, cultural highlights, and entertaining stories of the city’s past, present, and future. Package includes a one-day Flower Show Ticket and Trolley Tour Ticket (good any day). $47 per person ($22 per child, 2-16 years old). Contact 215-389-8687 or info@phillytour.com.

Plant Lovers Discovery Tours
www.plantloverstours.com
Extend your group’s Flower Show experience with a special Plant Lovers Discovery Tour of Philadelphia area gardens and landscapes. Early spring is a perfect time for your group to discover Philadelphia’s 300-year-long history as the gardening capital of North America. With expert tour guides, the group will explore a wealth of historical landscapes that complement the world’s largest indoor flower show.
 
All Plant Lovers Discovery Tours are customized to fit the group’s travel plans and interests. Packages for Flower Show week tours start at $75 per person and include an expert gardener as your step-on tour guide, all site admissions, and a one-day 2012 Flower Show ticket. For a description of the gardens on the special Flower Show week tours, please contact Plant Lovers Discovery Tours at 610-543-1024 or info@plantloverstours.com.

SugarHouse Casino
www.sugarhousecasino.com
SugarHouse Casino offers 24/7 gaming action, live entertainment, fabulous dinning and much more!! Find out why PHILLY LOVES A WINNER at the hottest slots, including favorites Sex and the City®, Wheel of Fortune® and Wizard of Oz®! If you’re looking for a spot at the table, find a collection of brand new table games right in the heart of the action. Or take a break from the excitement and savor a delicious meal at Jack’s or The Refinery – serving irresistible dishes daily right on the waterfront. Rock out to live entertainment Wednesday through Saturday. It’s all at SugarHouse, where Philly Loves a Winner. Special Flower Show Group packages are available!

Flower Show Groups of at least 20 with a 4+ hour stay will receive $15 Free Play and $5 Food Credit each. The group leader receives $50 Free Play and $10 Food Credit!  Must be 21 or older. All customers must have proper ID to sign up for a card and receive bonus.

Contact Group Reservations for more details and to start planning your trip today!  Email bus@sugarhousecasino.com or call 877-477-3715. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-gambler.

Experience Historic Philadelphia
For more information, please contact Alison English at 215-629-5801 ext. 209 or aenglish@historicphiladelphia.org.

Betsy Ross House
This isn't the Betsy Ross House you remember!
No trip to Philadelphia would be complete without a visit to the home of America’s most famous flagmaker. But, there is more to Betsy Ross than what you know. Visit the house to learn about Betsy’s undercover activities, her family life, and that iconic flag sewing story.  While at the house, you will have the opportunity to meet Betsy herself inside her 18th century upholstery shop. Extended hours available to groups of 20 or more! 

Liberty 360
Shown in the Brand New PECO Theater inside the Historic Philadelphia Center! 
Why is the Liberty Bell important to us? What makes America special? Find out in Lights of Liberty's newest multimedia production that takes you on a journey through the symbols of freedom. Benjamin Franklin hosts an inspirational 3-D show unlike anything that has ever been seen before. The 15-minute experience surrounds the audience in the 360-degree state-of-the-art PECO Theater.

Tippler's Tour
Cheers to the “spirits” of ‘76!   
Join our Colonial Tippler as he escorts you on an entertaining pub-crawl through Colonial and modern-day watering holes.  Enjoy traditional drinks and a sip of history as your guide shares songs and toasts of the taverns of old.  2.5 hour tour includes a beer and snacks at 3 to 4 local pubs.  This tour is available to groups only Mondays through Thursday with an advance reservation.