Bus Charter and Leisure Blog Archive

If you've been handed the baton to plan your next corporate event and you need to figure out how to get 40 people from your town to Rochester without spending an arm and a leg, look into the charter bus services from US Coachways. Charter bus travel has come a long way since the bouncy, terrible rides you might remember from the past.

A US Coachways charter bus will allow your corporate event attendees to travel in plush reclining seats, watch VCR tapes or DVDs and if your group wants to listen to music on the way there, there are AM/FM/Cassettes installed right on the buses. These buses can hold up to 60 people and come complete with bathroom facilities. Many charter bus visitors joke their bus seats are more comfortable than their hotel beds.

Here's a tidbit you can pass on to your charter bus group as you enter Rochester. Some very famous folks hailed from this great city. Frederick Douglas, George Eastman, Susan B. Anthony, Mitch Miller, Chuck Mangione, and actors Pernell Roberts and Hugh O'Brien.

Once your corporate event attendees arrive in Rochester, they will be taken straight to their hotel by your US Coachways driver. Don't worry when it is time to attend your corporate event, your US Coachways driver will be ready and waiting to take you to your venue and everyone will arrive on time.

Your next corporate event can be interesting and fun. Just be aware, since your plan went off so smoothly - you'll probably be asked to plan the next event for your company.

It's the CEOs birthday and you need to plan a get-together for employees from 3 different offices to meet in Raliegh. How will you schedule it?

You call up the corporate travel agent and nearly faint when you find out how much even discounted airfare would be. Then you remember bus travel. Log into http://www.uscoachways.com and check out the sheer number of buses you can choose from. The buses are upholstered, comfy, and climate controlled. The seats recline and the larger US Coachways charter buses have bathroom facilities installed.

Whether you need to have 5 or 60 people brought to Raleigh, US Coachways will pick up your corporate event attendees from each of your three offices and bring them to the hotel you have booked and if your corporate event isn't in the hotel you're staying in, US Coachways will make sure all your corporate event attendees make it to the event on time and in comfort and style. After your CEOs birthday celebration has been pulled off without a hitch, make some time for your fellow employees to have a look around this historic city and take in a little of the local culture.

A cruise by Mordecai Historical Park features one of the home of Andrew Johnson, our 17th President, was born on this plantation. The house has been restored and even the herb garden was re-created based on descriptions found in 200 year old family diaries.

Check out the Museum of Natural Science and see Willo, the only dinosaur in the world with a fossilized heart, and a host of other fascinating artifacts for your charter bus group to findat this museum. Another museum worth chartering a bus stop at is the North Carolina Museum which features over 5000 years of history in its collections. Your corporate event attendees will have a great time from the ride in to the ride home!

Flushing Queens may not be the most exotic place to have your next corporate event, but US Coachways can you get your group there in comfort and style.

Your US Coachways bus will pick your group up and take them directly to the hotel you have booked. When it is time to attend your corporate event, the bus will be ready and waiting to take your group of corporate event attendees directly there.

While you're in a different city, schedule a little time for your corporate event group to do a little sightseeing in Queens. Museums are always good bets for sight seeing and one that your group is sure to enjoy checking out is the American Museum of The Moving Image which focuses on the history and understanding of film and television. Your charter bus group will find exhibits ranging from old vintage cameras to the Seinfeld dinner set. Another great museum to take your charter bus tour group to is the PS1 Contemporary Art Center which features the finest in modern art. Look all around there are exhibits everywhere. What you think is a chair, might really be an exhibit. Look for signs before you sit.

Have your driver take your group through lovely Astoria Park and you will get to experience a really beautiful side of Queens that isn't often publicized. Your next corporate event may not be a to an exotic location but that doesn't mean it can't be 100% enjoyable from the ride in total comfort to the ride back after a relaxing and fun corporate event in Queens.

Going to Providence is a little like taking a trip back in time and it is the perfect place to hold a corporate event that will provide a fun and relaxing get-together for your attendees.

Providence has a great number of Rhode Island on your charter bus tour for a wonderful trip back in time.You will marvel at what the city Providence had to offer during your tour in the lovely state of Rhode Island. You can arrange to have your corporate event attendees taken by comfy charter bus with reclining seats to your corporate event destination in Providence. Once there, you can hang around the hotel or you can arrange to have your group do a little sight seeing in this historic city.

Take your corporate group attendees on a walking tour where you and your group can walk the Heritage Trail and see the history of Providence come alive before your eyes. Tour some of the centuries old homes in this remarkable old town. If you have art lovers in your charter bus group take them to the Art Club. It is the second oldest in the nation and they change exhibits monthly. There is also a place called Wickenden Street where there is nothing but art galleries and antique shops. If you have an early morning or afternoon free, this is a fun little jaunt to make with your corporate event attendees.

US Coachways will make sure everyone arrives at your corporate event in style and comfort with their comfortable, reclining seats and climate controlled buses - many with bathroom facilities. No worrying about where to go or how to get to your destination, just leave the driving to US Coachways and have a fun, relaxing corporate event in Providence.

If your company is planning a corporate event such as a sales event in Portland it can seem a daunting task to plan the transportation and lodging for people and most corporate events include a little side excursion in the city you're in.

Let US Coachways take your group to Portland and you can be dropped directly off at your hotel or you can arrange some sightseeing on your way into the city and then have your group taken to your hotel. When it is time to go to your corporate event, US Coachways will take everyone there and no being fashionably late to this event, everyone will arrive on time.

One photo stop is the sculpture called "The Weather Machine" at the Pioneer Courthouse Square. Stop by before 12PM and you can catch the day's weather prediction and take some interesting keepsake photos of your groups's visit to Portland.

If you have time after your corporate event, arrange to have US Coachways take your group to The Portland Art Museum which has fantastic exhibits nearly all year around, and your bus group will enjoy how the pieces are presented. The full installations around the art works are designed to compliment each unique piece. Just across the street is the Oregon History Center, which chronicles life in Oregon from its earliest history to present day. If your corporate event happens to be held on a weekend, you're in luck! Schedule a trip to the Saturday Market, which is open on not only Saturday but Sunday as well, this is a great place to pick up some souvenirs of your excursion to Portland.

Portland is an interesting destination for your next corporate event. Let US Coachways remove the headaches from planning these events by making the travel easy!

New York City is not just the city that never sleeps but it is also the city that holds cultural diversity and a marvelous history. Whether you are walking in Central Park in Uptown Manhattan admiring the beautiful sight of this urban country’s own oasis or walking up and down the stairs of the Empire State building, you get an impact of how different this city really is from everywhere else. You not only get a whiff of various ethnic backgrounds with both the population and its many restaurants, however, you feel what great power an interracial city holds. Not only tolerance, something the world needs more of, yet a new – if not better – way of life. If you are planning to go on an experience that you’ll never forget, why not visit this metropolis and get what you have been waiting for.

Before you start planning what sights to see and when, why not decide on a form of transportation. Maybe you are thinking of being your own transportation, such as probably renting a car or using your own. Yet, I should advise you that the sights you would be traveling to would most likely be the hardest places to find a parking spot for. After all, New York City is not one of the least populated areas, as we all know. If you are thinking of taking a train then you should probably know that trains can be rather risky. If this is your first time in Manhattan, you might get lost going from one station to the next.

The best solution to your problem would have to be becoming part of a New York Sightseeing Tour Bus. These buses have a great system. Especially the “Hop-on and Hop-off” tour bus option. This option allows you to dismount the bus when you reach one of the sights you wish to stay and watch. When you have finished, you just go onto the next bus that comes by at your stop. Some great factors of using this type of transportation includes the fact that you will not have to spend money on gas, which brings a grand sigh of relief because of the current gas prices. Also, if you are not used to the traffic in Manhattan, you might get overwhelmed by the chaos. Being part of the bus tour, you will not have to be faced with driving and getting lost, seeing as someone else who knows the city relatively well will be driving you around.

If you are questioning the amount of time you can be at an area, you should know that there is no time limit at all because buses pass methodically so you won’t have to worry about missing your ride. Also, these buses are quite conspicuous. Not only are they mostly double-decker buses but they have a coating of vibrant red that allows you to spot them almost immediately. If you decide to take a walk, you can take another bus at the next stop, so it doesn’t matter where you get off, as long as you keep your ticket.

As to the actual sights in New York City, beginning from Downtown Manhattan to Uptown, one of the largest tourist attractions would have to be The Empire State Building. The Empire State Building is located at 350 Fifth Avenue, between 33rd and 34th Street. The beauty of this building is that you are able to see New York City from a different point a view that not many people have been able to come across. Even if you have gone or lived in New York City for many years, if you have not seen the view from the very top of this building, you have not seen anything.

The Empire State Building is a “102-story contemporary Art Deco.” Shreve, Lamb and Harmon Associates designed this building and by 1931, what was once just a figment of imagination, was now tangible. This landscape is one of the modern Seven Wonders of the World. This fact was acknowledged by The American Society of Civil Engineers. Also, to finish the great reputation of this building, it belongs to the World Federation of Great Towers.

From the top of The Empire State Building, you can spot the Flatiron Building, which leads us to our next sight. This structure was originally known as The Fuller Building and was one of the tallest constructions when it was finished in 1902. What makes this building stand above the rest is its aerodynamic shape. It was designed by Daniel Burnham on a triangular block at 23rd Street, Fifth Avenue, and Broadway, facing Madison Square.

The residents of New York City, at the time, placed bets on the distance of where the debris would spread when the wind knocked down the edifice. The building was dubbed “the Flatiron” because it resembled the irons that they used in that time period. The tower is only two meters wide, which is rather remarkable as the building is 22 stories and even though it is not as high as The Empire State Building, it still is rather tall for just two meters of width. This structure is generally considered the oldest surviving skyscraper in Manhattan and truly is one of those buildings you will not find anywhere else. Something only New York City could hold.

If you wish to release the shopper inside of you, the tour bus can give you relief of carrying your bags as you head to Macy’s by Madison Garden. Seeing as New York City is the Fashion District, there are other places you can head to if you are still craving those clothing munchies. Some of these areas include the Union Square Shopping District (of course), the Greenwich Village, and Soho (Broadway and Spring Street.) All of these places can be your stop of choice on the “Hop-on and Hop-off” buses.

In New York City, the boutiques found in the Greenwich Village and Soho contain items that are one of a kind. If you are the individual type, why not buy a shirt you that are positive you will not see anyone else wearing? If that does not appeal to you, these boutiques also carry items that not only are the latest fashion but quite comfortable. Beauty does not always have to hurt.

For a taste of cultural diversity of Manhattan, why not head to Chinatown or Little Italy? The tour bus will drop you off and pick you up just a couple of blocks away. New York City is home to one of the largest Chinatowns in North America, so you will get a great feeling of being in another country without having to spend too much money. You can eat scrumptious cuisine in both Little Italy and Chinatown if you are not in the mood for the typical “burgers and fries.” In addition to eating food from a different culture, you can buy random knick-knacks to take to your loved ones as a souvenir.

Another well known attribute of New York City, is its view of the Statue of Liberty. This is another convenient stop of the tour buses. To see the Statue of Liberty, you can take the Staten Island Ferry, which is free. However, this is just a glimpse of the statue as the ferry passes by. If you truly are interested in the emigrational part of Ellis Island, you can head to the Immigration Museum on Ellis Island where records are held of whom exactly went by there and at what time.

If you are in the mood to just sit down and relax for a while, why not hit South Street Seaport? Aside from a serene view, there are a handful of restaurants that you can get a bite at, aside from a modern mall. Also, docked at the Seaport are a few historical sailing vessels, such as the Flying P-Liner, Peking and museum ships. The South Street Seaport is a large tourist attraction because it is commonly deemed as a historical district. The Seaport holds some of the oldest architecture in Downtown Manhattan. Fulton Street, which is fairly close, is preserved as cobblestone and has shops, bars, and restaurants.

The place where most tourists like to head to during the cold winter nights is the Rockefeller Center. According to an encyclopedia, the Rockefeller Center “is essentially a combination of two building complexes: the older Art-Deco office buildings from the 1930s and a set of four International-style towers built along the Avenue of the Americas during the 1960s and 1970s.” Now-a-days, every December, you can spot one of the largest Christmas Trees you will see in your entire life. At the lower lever of the Rockefeller Center, many people decide to ice skate during the winter in front of the infamous gilded statue of Prometheus lying down that was sculpted by Paul Manship. Also, the United States largest indoor theater is located in Rockefeller Center. This theater is known as The Radio City Music Hall.

Another sight that is heavily visited, not only by the tourists, is Central Park. Central Park is a place where the residents on New York City go for a simple run in the park, an outing for the children at the suitably placed Zoo, or even just to sit down and read a book by the pond and its inhabitants. Inhabitants such as turtles, ducks, and swans. Central park is not an area you can absorb everything in just one day. It is an area that every time you visit, you learn something new. One of the various sculptures that can be found in Central Park is Cleopatra’s Needle. Cleopatra’s Needle is the oldest sculpture in Central Park. Yet, it actually is an Egyptian obelisk of Tutmose III. Which, in turn, is much older than Cleopatra.

In the mood for some enlightenment? Why not head to 79th Street and Central Park West on the tour bus and enter the American Museum of Natural History. Here you can learn about various topics ranging from a full-size model of a Blue Whale to their notorious dinosaur exhibit. Maybe Dinosaurs aren’t your thing and instead you would rather check out the Central Park Conservatory Gardens, the Museum of the City of New York, the Smithsonian National Museum of Design, or the Metropolitan Museum of Art. All of which are stops, just two blocks away or less, on the tour bus.

New York City is not just a place full of business and finance but respectfully contains areas where its true history is still maintained. It is not your typical day to day metropolis. Manhattan may be just an island, nevertheless, it holds more than a normal city does. Culture, history, and knowledge are just some aspects that New York City possesses. Aside from Manhattan’s typical reputation of being the city that never sleeps, it is also the city that you will never forget. With all of its breath-taking sights, you will always remember the beauty of this concrete jungle.

There is nothing quite like a visit to the Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens if you are going to be in the Akron area. People come from miles around to visit this stunning location, complete with a mansion, gate lodge, wonderful grounds and amazing garden areas. During a stop here, you will find that there are actually about 70 acres to view along with an incredible 65 rooms on the premises.

For those visitors who just adore the beauty of nature, a trip through the gardens is an absolute must. Take a walk through the stunningly serene Japanese Garden or catch a glimpse of the quite Lagoon. All guests that stop at the Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens always seem to be quite amazed with the splendor of the majestic Great Meadow, complete with gorgeous, perfectly manicured landscaping. The Grape Arbor and English Garden are also amazing places that you can visit during you stop that are not to be missed.

The Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens is open on a daily basis from 10:00AM until 4:30PM. You can wander through the grounds daily from 9:00AM until 6:00PM. If you are looking to take a tour, there are several different kinds available for you to choose from. You can take a self-guided tour through the gardens only, take a tour to see how everything works behind the scenes, or even take a tour of both the mansion and the gardens. Tour prices range from $6 all the way up to $25, just depending on the type of tour you were looking to enjoy.

When you are in Akron, you should really try to set some time aside so that you can visit a place called Quaker Square, located at 135 South Broadway. There are a bunch of fun and interesting things that you can do, with pretty much something for the entire family. Whether you are looking for fine lodging, a good deal of shopping and even a place to eat, you will be able to find it all at Quaker Square.

The Quaker Square Mall is an amazing place to go when you would like to browse around amidst a variety of unique and interesting shops. This old factory sets the mood for shopping like you have never encountered before. If you are looking for great gift items and even delicious homemade fudge and oatmeal cookies, you can find them here at the Quaker Square Mall. The hours that you can shop are from Monday through Thursday from 10:00AM until 8:00PM, Friday and Saturday from 10:00AM until 9:00PM and Sunday from 10:00AM until 6:00PM.

For those who feel a little bit hungry after all of that shopping in the mall area, there are a couple of great restaurants that you can choose from. The Trackside Grille is truly unique and a must see during your visit. You can actually dine while you relax in an old railroad car! The menu offers up all kinds of juicy burgers, perfectly made pizzas and much more. If you happen to have a sweet tooth, then the Pie Factory is where you need to go. Cakes, pies, oatmeal cookies, and ice cream are just a few of the many different amazing selections that you can sample at this section of Quaker Square.

A trip to Canton means a look at all kinds of wonderful attractions, including the National First Ladies' Library. A good many people visit this amazing establishment on a regular basis. While you visit this library, you can learn all about the different First Ladies who have graced our nation with their presence. You can read up on their biographies and also learn all about how they have contributed to our country over the years.

Guests at the National First Ladies' Library are delighted to find a number of different exhibits, where there are new additions added on a regular basis. You can view different items from different subject areas, including Prohibition, Suffrage, Lucretia Mott, Equal Rights and so much more. If you would like, you can even catch a glimpse of some of the clothes that had been worn by some of the First Ladies of the past.

Be sure that you bring along a camera for your visit. You will want to get pictures of some of the more memorable items that are on display at the library. There is also a great gift shop on the premises where you can buy all kinds of great souvenirs or gifts during your excursion. You can find literature, ornaments, keepsakes, and even light home furnishings.

The hours that you may stop by for a visit are from 9:00AM until 4:00PM Monday through Saturday. If you would like to take a tour of the facilities, the times are 9:30AM, 10:30AM, 12:30PM, 1:30PM and 2:30PM. The cost of admission is only $7 for adults, $6 for senior citizens, and $5 for ages 18 and under.

An amazingly interesting learning experience is waiting for you at the McKinley Presidential Library. There are so many great things for you to see and do all under one roof that you are sure to spend the entire day exploring. Be sure that you bring along a bit of spending money as well because the gift shop here is filled with wonderful souvenirs and gifts.

During your visit, you can head up to the second floor where you can experience the Museum Street of Shops. This is just like having an entire city indoors, filled with everything that will make you feel as though you are living back hundreds of years ago. Walk through the cabin of one of the early Ohio settlers, see a model of an train and visit a firehouse and much more.

Get your fill of all kinds of historical exhibitions and collections while you are at the McKinley Museum and Library. One of the collections for viewing will take you through the life and achievements of President William McKinley himself. This collection is loaded full of all kinds of books, photographs, personal items, furnishings, campaign memorabilia, souvenirs and so much more.

The hours that you can stop by for your very own visit at the McKinley Presidential Library and Museum are from 9:00AM until 5:00PM Monday through Saturday and from 12:00PM until 5:00PM on Sunday. The cost of admission is only $7 for adults, $6 for senior citizens and $5 for children with kids under the age of three getting in for free.

There is just nothing like a little bit of education and adventure all rolled into one when you visit the Hower House in Akron. If you have never heard of the amazing attraction that is the Hower House, then you have truly been missing out. One must stop by to view this gorgeous house and all of the majestic rooms inside, complete with some of the most beautiful furnishings that many have ever seen.

The Hower House is comprised of three floors, where you will even find a ballroom up on the third floor. Take the time and embark on a tour that will show you as well as teach you about all of the furnishings and unique items that can be found inside. Do you think that you would enjoy such a jaunt through the 28 gorgeous rooms that make up the Hower House? Well, you can surely find out once you make plans to take one of the tours that are offered up on site on a daily basis. Often times, guests will even have the chance to check out some of the special events taking place, including musicals, tea time, interesting speakers, holiday-themed activities and so much more.

Cost of admission to the Hower House is only $5 for adults, $4 for senior citizens, $2 for children, with kids under the age of 6 getting in for free. The hours that you may stop by to participate in a tour are from 12:00PM until 3:30PM Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and again from 1:00PM until 4:00PM on Sunday. There are closings on all of the major national holidays, so be sure that you plan your trip to the Hower House accordingly.

Feel like checking out one of the most extensive collections of antique vacuum cleaners located in the entire world? If so, then you need to head off to the Hoover Historical Center. Families and groups love to make a trip to visit this interesting attraction so that they can find out just about everything that there is to know about the history of the vacuum cleaner. You may just be amazed at how much there is to learn!

The Hoover Historical Center is actually the farmhouse that was the childhood home of the man who founded the Hoover Company, W. H. Hoover. There are all kinds of great collections and exhibits that you can explore during your visit here. Be sure that you bring along your camera so that you can capture some of the interesting points and items that you discover along the way.

Have you ever wondered exactly how the vacuum cleaner was invented? The timeline of development of the vacuum cleaner is really interesting, especially when you take into account all of the changing exhibits that you will find at the Hoover Historical Center. Find out how the Hoover Company grew to be as popular as it now is today and explore the growth of the entire industry as well.

If you would like, you can take a tour of the Center and even the herb gardens that are located on the premises. The only times that the Hoover Historical Center closes down is for the holidays, so make sure that you plan your visit accordingly.

There are all kinds of ways for you to relax and enjoy a day at the Firestone Country Club, located at 452 East Warner Road in Akron. Perhaps you are in a mood to play a few rounds of golf or even grab a delicious meal? Well, then you are in the right place when you decide to visit the Firestone Country Club. This is also a great venue where many people in the area like to hold some of their more special, private affairs. Once you step foot inside this amazing area, you are sure to see just why it is so overwhelmingly popular.

At the Firestone Country Club, you will find that there are an incredible 54 holes that you can play golf on. If you wish, you can make a day of it and play as long as you want. There are even marvelous rooms available that happen to be considered some of the most luxurious accommodations in the entire Akron area. Whether you are looking to get out on the greens and play with some friends or family members, you are all guaranteed to have an amazing time. The professional staff is always ready, willing and able to help you with anything at all.

A must is a stop at The Grille Room when you are at the Firestone Country Club. All guests who have dined here have been totally taken away with the delicious menu items that are offered up. You can choose from fresh fish items as well as delectable pork, beef and so much more. What a wonderful way to take a load off after you have played your heart out on the Firestone Country Club golf course!

For your next outing, why not step back in time at the Canton Classic Car Museum? This is a really cool place that has been around since the 1970s to display a bunch of different and unusual cars. Actually, there are over 40 types of specialty and classic automobiles on display at this museum at any given time for your viewing enjoyment.

During your visit, you can view a beautiful 1932 Chrysler Custom Imperial, as well as a 1857 BMW Isetta and a 1937 Cord Model 812. Even if you are not a rare or classic car buff, you are more than guaranteed to enjoy learning about all of these amazing cars on display at the Canton Classic Car Museum. Go ahead and bring along your camera so that you can capture some great shots of some of your favorite rides at this attraction. You can even get some cool souvenirs in the gift shop that is located on the premises.

The Canton Classic Car Museum is actually open from 10:00AM until 5:00PM every single day of the week, so you are sure to find a day that is just right for you to visit. Bring along the whole entire family so that you can enjoy all of the wonderful cars on display. The cost of admission is only $7.50 for adults, $6 for senior citizens and $5 for children ages 6 through 18 and children under the age of 6 admitted for free. If you would like, there is even a guided tour available for all visitors so that you can learn even more about the exhibits.

Anyone who is looking for a great time on a golf vacation should think about a trip to the Ben Sutton Golf School. Do you need a little bit of help with your swing? How about some instruction on your posture or stance when you are out on the course? Well, the Ben Sutton Golf School could be the perfect place for you to learn and also have a great time while doing so.

When you are looking to make plans to visit the Ben Sutton Golf School, you will have your choice of several different packages. You can choose from 3, 5, or seven-day classes to suit your needs and your schedule. There are even classes that are only geared toward women or corporate groups. Just some of the things that are included in each one of the classes are digital swing analysis, meals, free golf, a personalized instructional DVD and instruction manual, cocktail parties and so much more.

At the Ben Sutton Golf School, you will find a 12,000 square foot putting green that is just right for you to improve on your putting abilities. Work on your chipping technique and sharpen your pitch shots, then you can head off to experience bunkers and traps. Everything that you could think of to help improve your game is available to you when you take part in this great golf school.

One of the best things about going to such a golf school is that you can learn at your own pace and have your schedule tailored to your needs. Feel free to ask the instructors any of the questions that you may have and you should enjoy your experience at the Ben Sutton Golf School.

Get up close and personal with some pretty amazing animals when you schedule your very own visit to the Akron Zoo. This wonderful attraction sits on 50 beautiful acres of land, just a short distance from the downtown Akron area. What a wonderful trip this would be to take with your whole entire family! You can see over 700 animals during your visit, and there is always something new and exciting going on that you are sure to remember for the rest of your life.

Some of the more popular animals to see at the Akron Zoo include the Sumatran tigers, snow leopards, Chinese alligators, Malayan sun bears and many others. Why not check out an exhibit where you find out all there is to know about the unique and beautiful Greater African flamingo? A good number of visitors to the zoo really like to visit the Galapagos Tortoise exhibit to see the fun, yet slow motion animal in action. You will not want to forget your camera, because this is the place to get some of the best animal pictures that you could ever imagine!

If you are going to be planning a trip to the Akron Zoo, the hours of operation are from 11:00AM until 4:00PM during the winder and 10:00AM until 5:00PM during the summer, every single day of the week for your convenience. Cost of admission is $8 for adults, $6.50 for senior citizens, and $5 for children ages 2 through 14 with children under 2 getting in for free. Admission prices are lowered a bit during operation in the winter months. Many of the people who come to visit the Akron Zoo also like to enjoy a little bit of browsing through the gift shop on the premises.

Manhattan is known to be a high-powered corporate town and it is the perfect venue to host your next corporate event. Getting everyone from your company to your corporate event is easy. If ou have multiple offices attending, you can arrange to have a US Coachways bus pick everyone up from different offices and meet in Manhattan or if you are one group of people leaving you're your central office for your corporate event in Manhattan, US Coachways can get you there.

While you are in Manhattan with your group, be sure to arrange a little sight seeing for your group. Corporate events don't have to be boring stressful events. They can be enjoyable get-togethers for all your firm's members. The ride in should be pleasant. US Coachways takes care of that with their fully climate-controlled buses that not only have cushy reclining seats but bathroom facilities as well. Once arriving, the US Coachways driver will drop your group off at the door to their hotel and when you're ready to go someplace, your driver will be ready to take your group to your destination.

While you're in Manhattan, be sure to make a stop by Central Park and take a leisurely walk through the park or take in a rowboat ride on the Lake. Also, have your US Coachways driver take your group by the Empire State Building, and for a truly awing experience, stop by where the World Trade Center Twin Towers stood.

There are dozens of five-star restaurants in Manhattan but be sure to save room for a slice of John's Pizza at 278 Bleecker and have a big slice of pizza with your group's favorite toppings. A corporate event can be as fun as a mini-vacation if you take the hassle out of the travel!

If you have been handed the task of planning your firm's next get together in another city. It can seem overwhelming and daunting. Stop hyperventilating and instead, do a head count. How many people will be attending? Once you know how many to plan for, it's easy.

If you have anywhere from 5 to 60 people attending your next corporate event, you can fit them all in one bus that you charter to bring everyone to your event. Don't think of the bouncy uncomfortable buses from the past. US Coachways has given a lot of thought to their passenger's comfort when traveling. Their bus seats are upholstered, padded and reclining. There are VCR and DVD players along with AM/FM/Cassette players. You can show movies, listen to music and tapes along the way to keep your passengers entertained.

Once your bus rolls into Long Island, your group will be dropped off at your hotel and then when it is time to attend your corporate event, if you need a ride, your US Coachways bus will be ready and waiting to take you there. After your corporate event, take your attendees by bus to a fabulous "Thanks for Coming" dinner at one of Long Island's many highly rated restaurants. If you'd prefer to do something a little off the beaten path, Long Island has over 30 wineries for your charter bus group to choose from. Check out how wine is made and most wineries offer tastings. Also, these Long Island wines make great gifts and remembrances of your fun corporate event in Long Island!

Over 35 million people visit New York each year. From the Statue of Liberty to Yankee Stadium, New York has hundreds of attractions. New York is best seen either on foot or by double-decker bus. Taking the bus is extremely beneficial for many reasons. First, most New York City buildings are more easily seen from the top of a bus. Secondly, parking costs are avoided as they are very high parking costs. And last, but not least, site seeing busses take you to the attraction and come with a tour guide. However, in order to visit the first attraction one needs to take a ferry.

The first spot that would probably be the best to visit to experience the feel of New York would be the Statue of Liberty. The Statue of Liberty was given to the U.S. as a gift from France for the U.S.’s centennial in celebration of democratic ideals shared by France and the U.S. The statue was designed by Frederic Bartholdi. No one knows who served as the model for the statue but many believe it was Bartholdi’s mother. Fund-raising for the statue began in 1874 in order for it to be completed by the U.S. centennial. However, money trickled in slowly and construction would only be started in 1875, too late for it to be completed by the centennial. Both the U.S. and France contributed to the construction and mounting of the statue: the U.S. paid for the base and placed it on Liberty Island (formerly known as Bedloe’s Island) and France paid for the construction of the statue itself. In August, 1876, the first completed part of the Statue of Liberty, the arm, was put on display at the International Centennial Exexhibition in Philadelphia. The head of the statue was finished in July, 1878, and just missed being displayed at the Paris World’s Fair the month before. Nevertheless, the head caused quite a sensation and a temporary surge in monetary contributions. The influx of funds soon slowed and construction once again put on hold. Franco-American Union came up with the idea to have lotteries to raise the money. The statue was finally completed in 1884 and shipped to the U.S. in the spring of 1885. The unveiling was held on October 28, 1886 and the day declared a public holiday. Liberty was the first statue that people could enter and climb to the top. It was also the tallest structure in New York until 1899 when a building 5 feet taller was completed.

The Statue of Liberty was the first sight thousands of immigrants saw when sailing into New York harbor. Their point of entry into the U.S. was Ellis Island. Ellis Island was a federal immigration station that opened on January 1st, 1892. Though many people believe that the Statue of Liberty was a part of Ellis Island it was not, but it became a sign of freedom and hope for all the immigrants passing by it to go to Ellis Island. On Ellis Island people were checked for disabilities and sickness and out of over 20 million immigrants only 2 million were turned away and had to go back to their home country. One legend of Ellis Island is that immigrants had their names "Americanized" because the immigration officers could not spell them. Ellis Island closed as an immigration center in 1954 and is now there for tourists to come and see.

Staying on the southern end of Manhattan, another New York landmark is the Brooklyn Bridge. Officially opened to traffic on May 24, 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge took 14 years to build and cost 18 million dollars. On inauguration day, 1,800 vehicles and 150,000 people crossed the new bridge. At the time of its completion, the Brooklyn Bridge was the longest suspension bridge in the world at 6,516 feet and crossing 1,595 feet of river. John Roebling designed the bridge but soon after construction began, he injured his foot and died from tetanus. His son, Washington Roebling, picked up the construction but was unable to directly supervise the construction of the underwater piles as he suffered from decompression sickness. As a result, his wife trained herself in engineering in order to understand and execute his instructions during this phase of construction. The bridge was made to be six times as strong as necessary: to the point that when Roebling found out that a contractor had used cheaper wiring than specified, he decided that it would still be strong enough and did not need to be torn down. Roebling was right because unlike other bridges that collapsed, the Brooklyn Bridge was able to stand against very strong winds. Today, the Brooklyn Bridge has 6 lanes for automobile traffic and one lane for pedestrians. It is a major thoroughfare for traffic crossing the East River back and forth from Manhattan to Brooklyn. The bridge became a historic landmark on March 24, 1983. To continue on to another great feat of engineering, head north to the Empire State Building.

The Empire State Building is another architectural wonder of New York. Built in only 2 years, from 1930 to 1932, and standing at 1,453 feet, it was the tallest skyscraper in New York City until 1972 when the Twin Towers were built. Following September 11th and the destruction of the Twin Towers, the Empire State is once again the tallest building in New York. The Empire State building has been a tourist attraction since the day it opened and still one of the first places tourists visit. Another famous New York building and within walking distance of the Empire State building is the Chrysler Building. Construction of the Chrysler Building began in 1928 and it was also completed within two years. At that time, Walter Chrysler was racing against the Bank of Manhattan to build the tallest building in the world. For a while it looked like the Bank of Manhattan would win but Walter Chrysler had the spire of the Chrysler Building constructed in secret and kept inside the building. He put it in place one week after the Bank of Manhattan’s building was finished and until completion of the Empire State building, Chrysler held top honors among New York’s skyscrapers.

Rockefeller Center is made up of 19 Art Deco buildings that cover 11 acres from 49th to 52nd street and 5th to 7th avenues. The complex was named after John D. Rockefeller who leased the land in 1928. Rockefeller originally wanted to build a Metropolitan Opera House and three commercial buildings but was unable to due to the stock market crash in 1929. However, he was steadfast in wanting to make it a commercial district ground was broken in late 1929. The first building to go up, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, was finished in 1939. This building became the headquarters of RCA and now has NBC as a tenant where one can go on a studio tour and see where shows like Saturday Night Live, Conan O’Brien, and NBC News are taped.

A trip to New York wouldn’t be complete without visiting Times Square. Times Square is probably the best known and most visited of New York’s neighborhoods. The area used to be known as Longacre Square and was renamed Times Square in 1904 following the arrival of the New York Times newspaper. To commemorate the renaming of the square, the newspaper organized a fireworks show on January 1, 1904. The fireworks were outlawed by city officials in 1906 and on January 1st, 1907, a ball symbolizing the New Year was dropped from the top of the New York Times building. The New York Times is no longer a tenant, but each year over 750,000 come to Times Square to watch the Waterford Crystal ball drop from One Times Square.

Times Square is also the theater district of New York. Most of the theaters are located from 53rd to 42nd street and between 6th and 8th avenue. Every night, thousands of people attend musicals and plays in Broadway theaters, also known as the “Great White Way”, so named after the lights of theaters. The lights of Broadway and the huge number of neon and television-style signs have made Times Square a symbol of New York. Times Square is the only neighborhood in New York requiring tenants to display bright signs.

A famous image of New York is a photograph taken of a sailor kissing a young girl at the end of World War II. Visitors to the city can also visit an World War II aircraft carrier: the USS Intrepid. Saved from destruction after it was decommissioned, the USS Intrepid opened up as a museum in 1982 at Pier 86 and became a national historic landmark in 1986. The museum is known as the Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum and has many displays such as military aircraft from around the world, an aircraft simulator, submarines, boats, the aircraft carrier itself, and space exhibits. The Sea-Air-Space Museum is only one of the many museums in New York. Among them are the Metropolitan Museum of Art, also known as the Met.

The Met is one of the largest and most important museums in the world. It’s collections range from an entire ancient Egyptian temple to early American furniture as well as paintings and sculptures by many different European masters. The Met also has a very important medieval art collection housed in a rebuilt monastery known as the Cloisters and located just north of Manhattan. For modern art, the best museum to visit is the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA). A great museum to visit, especially with children, is the Forbes Collection. The Forbes Collection has a huge array of items to look at, including toy boats, toy soldiers, pictures, and many other things. The toy boat gallery has over 500 tin, cast iron, and paper lithograph boats to look at. Another exhibit one can visit is the over 10,000 toy soldiers set up in fights, marches, jousts, and many other positions. There is also a Monopoly game set up where one can see all the different versions of monopoly and how it has changed over the year. Another museum that kids love is the Museum of Natural History located just across from Central Park from the Met. The Museum of Natural History has an amazing collection of dinosaur fossils as well as dioramas of extinct mammals. Not to miss at the Museum of Natural History is the IMAX theater as well as the Hayden Planetarium.

A trip to New York with children must include the Bronx Zoo. The Bronx Zoo opened on November 8, 1899 with 22 exhibits and 843 animals. This zoo was one of the first ones to move animals from cages into more natural environments. Animals are displayed by geographical zones and separated by moats and other obstructions rather than cages. The Bronx Zoo also has the Congo Rain Forest which at 6.5 acres is the largest man made rainforest in the world.

While in the Bronx, try to catch a New York Yankees game. The Yankees are the most famous team in baseball; they won the most World Series in the history of baseball. The franchise started in 1913 and has been going strong ever since. Watching a Yankees game at the Stadium is an unforgettable New York experience.

New York itself is also an unforgettable experience and visiting the above landmarks would allow one to see and feel New York and its history. So, go ahead and take a bite out of the “Big Apple” in a double-decker bus.

If Lima, Ohio is your next destination for a corporate event, rest assured that with US Coachways handling the transportation, you only need to plan your stops. Your US Coachways driver will pick your corporate event attendees at your starting point and carry you in comfort and style in one of their climate controlled buses to your destination.

When you arrive at your hotel - your US Coachways bus will drop you off and then come back when it is time to go to your corporate event. You might also schedule a little sight seeing for your group around the city of Lima or schedule a group dinner at one of the many fine restaurants. Schedule an appreciation dinner after the event for everyone who worked so hard to pull it together.

The Allen County Museum is a great place to take your corporate event attendees in Lima. There are exhibits ranging from Native American to Pioneer to Railroad displays. Your event attendees can also pick up souvenirs from their trip. Another venue you can take your group to is the Lima Fire Fighters Memorial Museum. It is dedicated to those brave souls who put their lives on the line not only now but also those who have served as firefighters since 1865.

US Coachways will make sure your group is on time and everyone arrives in comfort and style. No matter how far your group has to travel, everyone will enjoy this corporate event!

So, you got the memo and you have to plan your first ever corporate event for a sales meeting of 55 people in Klamath Falls. They expect you to arrange transportation, hotel rooms, a venue for your meeting and even an outing or two in a city you've never been to and on a limited budget?

US Coachways can help you with so much of your problem. If you need to transport 55 people to an event in another city, it can be done on one ultra-comfortable bus with cushy seats and they even recline for added comfort. VCRs and DVD players are also installed and bathroom facilities are installed right on your bus.

You can arrange to have your charter bus take your corporate event attendees to the Favell Museum of Western Art and Indian Artifacts. It is considered one of the best Western museums in the country with its collection of Native American Art and artifacts. Your charter bus group will see thousands of arrowheads (distinctive in the group is an arrowhead made out of fire opal), dark black obsidian knives, spear points, tools made out of stone, hand-woven baskets, and even ancient shoes the Native Americans used. Additionally, the world's largest publicly displayed miniature gun collection here. Souvenirs are available in the gift shop. Your charter bus will them escort your attendees to their hotel rooms. You can put the finishing touches on your corporate event venue to make sure it goes off with out a hitch and when it is time to get the event rolling, US Coachways will bring everyone there.

If your to schedule something fun for your group after the event, schedule a scenic and leisurely ride aboard the Klamath Belle which is a replica paddle wheeler will take your group up and down the lake. Your charter bus group will have a choice of either a sunset cruise or the very fun "Ice Cream Social" cruise. US Coachways can make you shine like a star when you let them take care of the transportation for your next corporate event.

If you have a corporate event to plan and Jamestown is your destination, you'll find this charming destination is rich in history and your charter bus group can have an interesting visit before, during and after their corporate event.

First all, you need to plan how many people will be attending. US Coachways has a comfy bus with reclining seats no matter if you have a small group of attendees or a large group of 60. The buses come complete with comfortable reclining seats, entertainment on board such as VCRs and DVD players so you can bring your own preferences in movies and the larger buses come standard with bathroom facilities. On your way into Jamestown, schedule a stop at the Frontier Fort where your group can see American Indian exhibits and learn about the history of this town.

Your US Coachways bus driver will take your group directly to your hotel and drop you off to get settled. Don't worry; when it is time for your corporate event, your US Coachways driver will be ready and waiting with a smile to take you to your destination.

After your corporate event, take the sports buffs to the ND Sports Hall of Fame that honors North Dakota individuals who are noted for their athletic accomplishments. See how many sportspersons are featured inside before your group goes in. For the folks who would rather be involved in the sports rather than just look, there are a couple of lush golf courses for your charter bus group to choose from, Memorial Country Club and Lakeview Golf Course both offer 18 holes of fun on challenging courses.

Before your group leaves Jamestown, one photo opportunity that everyone should take is at the World's Largest Buffalo, a 60-ton concrete sculpture dedicated to the American Bison. Make sure everyone in your charter bus group has their cameras handy.

Your corporate event will be pulled off without a hitch when you let US Coachways take care of the transportation. From the time you leave, until the time you return, it will be smooth sailing all the way!

For your next corporate meeting, whether it is a sales event, CEO's birthday or employee awards and recognition, consider Greensboro as a possible destination. It has beautiful weather nearly all year round and there are a lot of activities for your group to enjoy before and after the corporate event.

Let US Coachways take away the headache of planning how to transport people from one destination to another. All you have to do is get a final count of your corporate event attendees and pick the charter bus that will best accommodate your traveling needs. The buses are cozy and climate controlled. They also have the most modern of amenities such as VCRS, DVDs, AM/FM/Cassette players and most have bathroom facilities. Your group is guaranteed to enjoy the ride to the corporate event.

Once your group is in Greensboro, take a little side tour on the way to the hotel. If you have history buffs in your group, they will love a tour of the Guilford Courthouse National Military Park a fierce battle was fought during the Revolutionary War.

When it is time for your corporate event, your US Coachways bus will be ready and waiting to take your group there in style and comfort. If you are able, since this area is known for the great golfing environment, take your golfing fans to the Grandover Resort which will let those that want to play 18-holes on the par 72 courses. Don't worry if no one brought his or her golfing gear, everything can be rented! For anyone that wants to relax after the corporate event, there is also a full service spa that offers saunas, massages, and full facials. You can go home more relaxed than ever from this corporate event.

So you got the memo and it wasn't even a request. It just basically read that you need to plan a corporate event for 45 people, complete with travel to Grand Forks and oh yes, you have a tight budget.

You start looking for travel arrangements. Airlines are outrageous, carpooling is out of the question and your one experience with a charter bus was a cold, bouncy, uncomfortable glorified school bus that you can not comprehend putting people you need to shine for upon.

Check out US Coachways. Their buses can seat up to 60 people in their plush reclining seats and there are VCRs and DVD players to boot along with bathroom facilities. Your co-workers will arrive in style and best of all; you won't break the bank using a US Coachways charter bus to get your group where you're going. You will probably have a little extra time before and after the corporate event. Take a little detour around Siouxland Buffalo Ranch on your way in to Grand Forks. They have a large herd of buffalo and they give free tours that let you get up close and personal with these magnificent animals. Your charter bus will take your group directly to the door of your hotel and drop you off and when you're ready to go to your corporate event, your US Coachways driver will have the bus ready and waiting to get you there right on time.

If you have time after your corporate event, take your crew golfing. There is even an Arnold Palmer designed course! To tee up with you charter bus group visit any of the following fine courses: Hillsboro Golf Club, Mayville Golf Course, The River Bend Golf Course,Lincoln Park Golf Course, and Oak Knolls Golf Course - you may rent clubs at any of these facilities.

Planning a corporate event can be a stressful situation but if you take the stress out of getting to your destination, all that is left is to enjoy the corporate get together and know that you did a great job putting it all together. Let US Coachways help you shine for your next corporate event.

If you have a corporate event coming up in North Carolina, you're in for a real treat. North Carolina experiences great weather nearly all year round and before and after your corporate event, you can schedule some sightseeing around the historic town of Greenville for your fellow employees.

Are you worried how you will transport 20, 30 or even 60 people to your corporate event in comfort and style without breaking the bank? One single charter bus from US Coachways can hold up to 60 people and that includes reclining seats that are well upholstered and very comfortable, as well as VCR, DVD and CD players and bathroom facilities. Your fellow event attendees will be driven directly to their hotel and dropped off and if you need transportation to another location for your corporate event, US Coachways will be there for you.

After your corporate event, arrange for your corporate event attendees to see the city. The East Carolina Village of Yesteryear showcases life in North Carolina during the 100-year period from 1840 to 1940. Your charter bus group will see a country store with its wares, a traditional schoolhouse, a log church, farm machinery, and other artifacts from the period. If you have art buffs in your midst, take them on an art hop and see several galleries. Many have collections dating from Colonial periods to the present.

Another fun activity you can schedule for your group is at one of Greenville's many golf courses. North Carolina is known for the great golfing and make sure any golf fans in your corporate event attendee group get to golf to their heart's content. No worries if they didn't bring golf equipment, everything can be rented at the courses.

Greenville is a great place to have your next corporate event. The weather is fantastic nearly all year round and there are a good number of interesting things to do before and after your corporate event to keep everyone entertained!

Glenville is a charming little town with a quiet elegance that makes it an ideal charter bus destination for your next corporate event.

Your US Coachways charter bus will take you and your corporate event attendees from your starting point to Glenville in comfort and style. US Coachways buses are a lot more than the glorified school buses you might remember from previous charter bus companies. US Coachways has buses in many different sizes to accommodate your group whether you have a small group of 5 or a large group of 60, complete with DVD players, VCRs and bathroom facilities all on board. The seats are comfortable and made to make the ride to your destination enjoyable.

Your US Coachways bus will take your group directly to your hotel and then when it is time to attend your event, your bus will be ready and waiting to whisk your group off to have a fun night.

Before you leave Glenville, take a little sightseeing tour around town. The Mabee Farm is a fun escape for those in your group that enjoy the outdoors and history. The same family owned this charming stone house for over 300 years; it has been fully restored so you can see how it might have looked in regular day-to-day living hundreds of years ago. Early settler's lives were hard and the simple life won't seem that simple.

If you're in the mood to cut loose after your corporate event. Make a stop by the Bayou where your group can listen to live bands and enjoy heaps of freshly made Southern Cooking at its finest.

If you have a group of ladies in your company that you want to recognize for going above and beyond the call of duty in your firm, have your corporate meeting in the beautiful town of Florence, North Carolina.

North Carolina is famous for the nearly all year round gorgeous weather and if you're worried about how to transport your group of 5 or 55, never fear. There is a US Coachways bus to meet every travel need you have. Including the need for entertainment along the way there and buses come standard with CD players and VCRs. Many buses now have DVD players as well. Bathroom facilities are also available so no waiting until the next exit for your passengers. The seats are softly upholstered, very comfy and recline to boot.

Once you get to Florence, your US Coachways bus will drop your corporate event attendees off at their hotel. When it is time to attend your event, your bus will be ready and waiting to take your group there.

If you have history buffs in your group, be sure to take them to the War Between the States Museum and experience the many artifacts, pictures and stories of a time when our nation was divided. Very nearby, there is an interesting "off the beaten path" stop for your group to make. The Florence Cemetery has over 2000 unknown soldiers interred here. One of the five "known" interments is Florena Budwin who disguised herself as a man and enlisted in the Union Army in order to follow her husband, who was a Captain from Pennsylvania. Her husband was killed and Florena was captured. Her identity was finally discovered in the prison stockade at Florence, where she remained to help nurse the prisoners until she became ill and died in January 1865. She is believed to be the first female service member to be buried in a National Cemetery.

Florence is a great destination for your next corporate event. Let US Coachways help you make the planning painless!