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Museum Gems of New England: Art in Boston and the Berkshires

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EasyFor people looking to exercise their minds more than their bodies. There’s minimal walking and not too many stairs.
ModerateThese programs get you on your feet and include activities such as walking up to a mile in a day through a city and standing in a museum for a few hours.
ActiveFor people who enjoy walking as much as two miles a day, perhaps to explore historic neighborhoods or a nature trail.
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Itinerary for Sep 9 — Sep 16, 2012

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Type: Full Service Hotel

 Description: In the heart of historic Back Bay stands an equally legendary landmark. Built in 1927, The Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Towers is a member of Historic Hotels of America, and recipient of the Successful Meeting Pinnacle Award for delivering excellence in meetings. With an unmatched location, the hotel are adjacent to the Public Garden with its Swan Boats and the chic boutiques, art galleries and restaurants of the world-famous Newbury Street. Rich in history, the hotel offers the same luxury, hospitality expertise, service and splendor today that have attracted United States Presidents, international corporations, and celebrities in the past.

Contact info:
50 Park Plaza at Arlington Street
Boston , MA 02116, MA USA
phone: 617-426-2000
web: www.bostonparkplaza.com/

Room amenities: Electronic Key System, High Speed Internet, Voice mail, Data Ports on Phones, Cable TV, In-room Pay Movies, 24 Hour Room Service, Iron and Iron board, Wake-up calls, Hair dryer, Alarm clock, Windows can be opened

Facility amenities: Every guestroom offers full room service, voice mail, modem lines, movies and more. Guest room amenities include a courteous, full service concierge staff, travel services and fitness facilities.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: Varies based on availability
Please contact the hotel directly to book additional room nights at (617) 426-2000

Check in time: 3:00 PM

Day One: Sunday, September 09 - Arrival, Welcome Dinner and Orientation 
Arrive To: Arrive at the hotel between 3 and 5 and receive your Welcome Packet from your group leader who will be located in the hotel lobby.

Dinner: Welcome Dinner at the hotel.

Evening: Orientation and Welcome to Boston

Lodging: Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Towers

Meals Included: Dinner
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Type: Full Service Hotel

 Description: In the heart of historic Back Bay stands an equally legendary landmark. Built in 1927, The Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Towers is a member of Historic Hotels of America, and recipient of the Successful Meeting Pinnacle Award for delivering excellence in meetings. With an unmatched location, the hotel are adjacent to the Public Garden with its Swan Boats and the chic boutiques, art galleries and restaurants of the world-famous Newbury Street. Rich in history, the hotel offers the same luxury, hospitality expertise, service and splendor today that have attracted United States Presidents, international corporations, and celebrities in the past.

Contact info:
50 Park Plaza at Arlington Street
Boston , MA 02116, MA USA
phone: 617-426-2000
web: www.bostonparkplaza.com/

Room amenities: Electronic Key System, High Speed Internet, Voice mail, Data Ports on Phones, Cable TV, In-room Pay Movies, 24 Hour Room Service, Iron and Iron board, Wake-up calls, Hair dryer, Alarm clock, Windows can be opened

Facility amenities: Every guestroom offers full room service, voice mail, modem lines, movies and more. Guest room amenities include a courteous, full service concierge staff, travel services and fitness facilities.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: Varies based on availability
Please contact the hotel directly to book additional room nights at (617) 426-2000

Check in time: 3:00 PM

Day Two: Monday, September 10 - Museum of Fine Arts and Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum 
Breakfast: Full breakfast

Morning: Introduction to Boston art museums lecture. Followied by a visit to the Museum of Fine Arts. Enjoy a guided exploration and some free time enjoy the museum of your own.

Lunch: Lunch at the MFA

Afternoon: Walk to the nearby Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and take in a guided tour of Ms. Gardner's private collection. After the tour, you will have time to explore the museum on your own or return to the MFA if you choose.

Dinner: Dinner will be on your own this evening so that you may sample some of the local cusine.

Lodging: Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Towers

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
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Type: Full Service Hotel

 Description: In the heart of historic Back Bay stands an equally legendary landmark. Built in 1927, The Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Towers is a member of Historic Hotels of America, and recipient of the Successful Meeting Pinnacle Award for delivering excellence in meetings. With an unmatched location, the hotel are adjacent to the Public Garden with its Swan Boats and the chic boutiques, art galleries and restaurants of the world-famous Newbury Street. Rich in history, the hotel offers the same luxury, hospitality expertise, service and splendor today that have attracted United States Presidents, international corporations, and celebrities in the past.

Contact info:
50 Park Plaza at Arlington Street
Boston , MA 02116, MA USA
phone: 617-426-2000
web: www.bostonparkplaza.com/

Room amenities: Electronic Key System, High Speed Internet, Voice mail, Data Ports on Phones, Cable TV, In-room Pay Movies, 24 Hour Room Service, Iron and Iron board, Wake-up calls, Hair dryer, Alarm clock, Windows can be opened

Facility amenities: Every guestroom offers full room service, voice mail, modem lines, movies and more. Guest room amenities include a courteous, full service concierge staff, travel services and fitness facilities.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: Varies based on availability
Please contact the hotel directly to book additional room nights at (617) 426-2000

Check in time: 3:00 PM

Day Three: Tuesday, September 11 - Harvard Art Museums and the Harvard Museum of Natural History 
Breakfast: Full breakfast

Morning: Lecture about the Harvard Art Museums - the history, renovations and the future. Then take the "T" to Harvard Square and visit the Arthur M. Sackler Museum for a guided tour.

Lunch: Lunch at a restaurant in Harvard Square.

Afternoon: After your time at the museums, enjoy some free time in Harvard Square.

Afternoon: Continue your time in Harvard Square with a visit to the Harvard Museum of Natural History. See one of the Museum?s most famous treasures; the internationally acclaimed Ware Collection of Blaschka Glass Models of Plants, The Glass Flowers.

Dinner: Enjoy dinner and an evening on your own.

Lodging: Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Towers

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
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Type: Full Service Hotel

 Description: In the heart of historic Back Bay stands an equally legendary landmark. Built in 1927, The Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Towers is a member of Historic Hotels of America, and recipient of the Successful Meeting Pinnacle Award for delivering excellence in meetings. With an unmatched location, the hotel are adjacent to the Public Garden with its Swan Boats and the chic boutiques, art galleries and restaurants of the world-famous Newbury Street. Rich in history, the hotel offers the same luxury, hospitality expertise, service and splendor today that have attracted United States Presidents, international corporations, and celebrities in the past.

Contact info:
50 Park Plaza at Arlington Street
Boston , MA 02116, MA USA
phone: 617-426-2000
web: www.bostonparkplaza.com/

Room amenities: Electronic Key System, High Speed Internet, Voice mail, Data Ports on Phones, Cable TV, In-room Pay Movies, 24 Hour Room Service, Iron and Iron board, Wake-up calls, Hair dryer, Alarm clock, Windows can be opened

Facility amenities: Every guestroom offers full room service, voice mail, modem lines, movies and more. Guest room amenities include a courteous, full service concierge staff, travel services and fitness facilities.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: Varies based on availability
Please contact the hotel directly to book additional room nights at (617) 426-2000

Check in time: 3:00 PM

Day Four: Wednesday, September 12 - The Institute of Contemporary Art and a Public Art Walk. 
Breakfast: Full breakfast

Morning: Enjoy a guided tour of the ICA and learn more about social and cultural contexts of the works highlighted.

Lunch: Lunch on your own either at the museum or at one of the many waterfront restaurants in the area.

Afternoon: Enjoy a walk around the Beacon Hill and Back Bay areas. View some of the great pieces of public art the city has to offer, including the statue of the Massachusetts 54th Regiment, one of the first African American units to fight in the Civil War.

Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.

Dinner: Prepare for tomorrow's journey to the Berkshires with a lecture about the area.

Lodging: Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Towers

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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Type: Hotel

 Description: The Holiday Inn Hotel Berkshires in Western Massachusetts has beautifully appointed guest rooms. We are nestled in the heart of the Berkshires, the ideal choice to explore all the Berkshire museums, theatres, historic sites and outdoor activities.

Contact info:
40 Main Sr.
North Adams, MA 01247 USA
phone: 413-663-6500
web: www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/north-adams/nadma/hoteldetail

Room amenities: All rooms have spectacular mountain views. All king bedded rooms have a desk and easy chair and two queen size bedded rooms have an activity table. Individually controlled HVAC and free WiFi. All of the rooms have coffee maker, microwaves and mini-fridge.

Facility amenities: Business Center Copying E-mail & Internet Facsimile PC available Service Provider: Unstaffed Business Center High-speed Internet Access Service Provider: Wireless Data Connection Service Provider: Gemini Telecommunications Systems Health and Fitness Center (On-site): Cardio equipment: 2 treadmills, Elyptical, 2 bikes. Year Last Renovation Of Equipment: 2011 Indoor pool, & sauna. Cardio room with universla weight station On-site Guest Self-Laundry Facilities (washer/dryer)

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights after:
Since this is an On the Road program, pre and post nights are not available.

Check out time: 11:00 AM

Day Five: Thursday, September 13 - Worcester Art Museum and Transfer to the Berskshires 
Breakfast: Full breakfast

Morning: Depart on the coach for North Adams. Along the way stop at the Worcester Art Museum and view their world-renowned 35,000-piece collection, with masterpieces spanning the globe.

Lunch: Lunch stop along the way.

Afternoon: Continue the journey to the Berkshires and check in to the North Adams Hotel.

Dinner: Dinner at the hotel.

Evening: Enjoy a lecture by a local expert.

Lodging: Holiday Inn Berkshires

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Hotel

 Description: The Holiday Inn Hotel Berkshires in Western Massachusetts has beautifully appointed guest rooms. We are nestled in the heart of the Berkshires, the ideal choice to explore all the Berkshire museums, theatres, historic sites and outdoor activities.

Contact info:
40 Main Sr.
North Adams, MA 01247 USA
phone: 413-663-6500
web: www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/north-adams/nadma/hoteldetail

Room amenities: All rooms have spectacular mountain views. All king bedded rooms have a desk and easy chair and two queen size bedded rooms have an activity table. Individually controlled HVAC and free WiFi. All of the rooms have coffee maker, microwaves and mini-fridge.

Facility amenities: Business Center Copying E-mail & Internet Facsimile PC available Service Provider: Unstaffed Business Center High-speed Internet Access Service Provider: Wireless Data Connection Service Provider: Gemini Telecommunications Systems Health and Fitness Center (On-site): Cardio equipment: 2 treadmills, Elyptical, 2 bikes. Year Last Renovation Of Equipment: 2011 Indoor pool, & sauna. Cardio room with universla weight station On-site Guest Self-Laundry Facilities (washer/dryer)

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights after:
Since this is an On the Road program, pre and post nights are not available.

Check out time: 11:00 AM

Day Six: Friday, September 14 - Williams College Art Museum and the Clark Art Insitute 
Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel

Morning: Visit the William College Art Museum and enjoy a unique behin-the-scenes exploration of the collection.

Lunch: Lunch in Williamstown

Afternoon: Spend the afternoon at the The Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, which is both an art museum and research center. Enjoy a gallery talk in the museum and free time to explore the grounds.

Dinner: Dinner will be on your own to allow you to explore the North Adams area.

Lodging: Holiday Inn Berkshires

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
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Type: Hotel

 Description: The Holiday Inn Hotel Berkshires in Western Massachusetts has beautifully appointed guest rooms. We are nestled in the heart of the Berkshires, the ideal choice to explore all the Berkshire museums, theatres, historic sites and outdoor activities.

Contact info:
40 Main Sr.
North Adams, MA 01247 USA
phone: 413-663-6500
web: www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/north-adams/nadma/hoteldetail

Room amenities: All rooms have spectacular mountain views. All king bedded rooms have a desk and easy chair and two queen size bedded rooms have an activity table. Individually controlled HVAC and free WiFi. All of the rooms have coffee maker, microwaves and mini-fridge.

Facility amenities: Business Center Copying E-mail & Internet Facsimile PC available Service Provider: Unstaffed Business Center High-speed Internet Access Service Provider: Wireless Data Connection Service Provider: Gemini Telecommunications Systems Health and Fitness Center (On-site): Cardio equipment: 2 treadmills, Elyptical, 2 bikes. Year Last Renovation Of Equipment: 2011 Indoor pool, & sauna. Cardio room with universla weight station On-site Guest Self-Laundry Facilities (washer/dryer)

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights after:
Since this is an On the Road program, pre and post nights are not available.

Check out time: 11:00 AM

Day Seven: Saturday, September 15 - Norman Rockwell Museum and Mass MoCA 
Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel

Morning: Explore the Norman Rockwell Museum which boasts the world's largest collection of original Norman Rockwell art, including beloved paintings from The Saturday Evening Post and the Four Freedoms, and the best in the field of American illustration. Experience Rockwell's art, life and legacy in the artist's picturesque New England hometown of Stockbridge, Massachusetts nestled in the culturally rich Berkshires.

Lunch: Lunch on the grounds of the Norman Rockwell Museum.

Afternoon: Return to North Adams and visit Mass MoCA one of the world's premier centers for making and showing the best art of our time. Enjoy a guided tour and some free time to explore the museum.

Dinner: Farewell Dinner

Lodging: Holiday Inn Berkshires

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Eight: Sunday, September 16 - Return to Boston for Departures 
Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel

Morning: After breakfast, the coach will take partcipants back to Boston and make drop-offs at Logan Airport and South Station.

Meals Included: Breakfast
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