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B M & T ••• January/February 2024 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 27 Disneyland rides like the Dumbo the Flying Elephant attrac- tion, It's a Small World attraction, and Mad Tea Party attrac- tion. The fun continues throughout the other unique lands you'll find within the park, such as Adventureland, Critter Country, Frontierland, Mickey's Toontown, and New Orleans Square. Let the magic of yesteryear welcome you into the California Adventure theme park as you make your way through Buena Vista Street, then prepare for a whole lot of adventure. In the Grizzly Peak section of the park, where rustic fun reigns supreme, take in the sights, sounds, and smells of the Golden State on the Soarin' Over The World attraction or embark on a thrilling whitewater raft adventure on the Grizzly River Run attraction. If you're looking for dips, twists, and turns, you won't want to miss rides like Pixar Pier's Incredicoaster attraction or Hollywood Land's Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! attraction. For guests planning their stay around days with Mickey Mouse, there are many options for hotels near Disneyland® Park making it easy to find the perfect choice. There's nothing like staying near the Disneyland® Resort — you're next door to the fun! The Disneyland® Resort itself has three hotels available. If you choose to stay at the Disneyland® Hotel, Disney's Grand Californian Hotel® & Spa or Disney's Paradise Pier® Hotel, you cannot only experience benefits such as early park entry, but great meet- ing and event space as well. WHO YOU GONNA CALL? Visit Anaheim – (714) 765-2800 www.visitanaheim.org BOSTON, MA Surrounded by natural beauty, Boston's 48 square miles are encircled by a bustling harbor, tranquil coastline and a strand of green parks designed by Frederick Law Olmsted known as the Emerald Necklace. The Boston Common, America's first public park, runs alongside the flower-filled Public Garden where Swan Boats, propelled by human power, glide across the pond from April through September. All in all, the city is a perfect place for conference attendees to bring the whole family and enjoy. With more than 100 hotels offering state-of-the-art, flexi- ble meeting space, the Greater Boston area can accommo- date meetings from 10 to 10,000 attendees. In addition, Boston has two major convention and event facilities that can accommodate events of all types and sizes, each offering you their own unique advantages. Greater Boston is known for over 100 firsts - the first pub- lic park, the first public library, and the first recorded UFO sighting. It's also home to one of the first places you should visit on your trip to Greater Boston, the Charles River. Nestled among the treasures of Boston and Cambridge, this gem leisurely winds its way through the cities, providing a natural oasis for everyone to explore. Boston is a welcoming city that embraces world cultures and visitors of all backgrounds. Families can explore the 23 diverse neighborhoods, cross-cultural events, exhibitions, sightseeing trails, and more! Conference attendees and their family can stroll through Beacon Hill, and you'd be remiss not to notice its charming Federalist Era townhomes, brick sidewalks and gas street lamps. But, what you might not uncover is that the neighbor- hood's northern slope was once home to Boston's largest community of pre-civil war African Americans. The Black Heritage Trail®, a 1.6-mile trail of 10 sites throughout Beacon Hill, showcases the homes and communi- ty buildings of a thriving Black community formed during the nation's earliest years. Highlighting strops like the 54th Regiment Memorial, the Abiel Smith School and the African Meeting House, The Black Heritage Trail shares a story of struggle, persistence and hope as Black Bostonians organized toward the equality and freedom promised in America's doc- uments of national liberty. Nubian Square is the primary commercial center of the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston, located at the intersection of Dudley Street and Washington Street. It has long been the center of African American culture in Boston. Don't forget to stroll through this side of town and take in the vibes. WHO YOU GONNA CALL? Meet Boston – (617) 536-4100 www.meetboston.com These are just a few of many U.S. destinations ready to cater to your meeting needs as well as providing an ample amount of well rounded entertaining activities to keep the whole family occupied. These activities range from outdoor sports and nature trails to fine art museums and theme parks. Not only are these extra curricular activities fun, but some of them are educational tools hopefully expanding the traveler's minds. Mixing business and pleasure also keeps the conference attendees more inspired. Turning a typical business trip into a family vacation can be not only a rewarding experience for the family but it will create a meeting environment for the delegate that brings out the best in their production as well as making it easier to retain the information received in the conference or trade show. Boston Convention & Exhibition Center copy 2