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millionaire. Small and mid-sized events might find ideal settings in des- tination like Parsippany, home to such attractions as the his- toric Condit House and the Stickley Museum and Craftsmen Farms; Secaucus, popular for its outlet malls and cruises on the Hackensack River; or Somerset, where the Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park provides opportunities for a variety of recreational pursuits. Princeton's famous namesake Ivy League university has an art museum, natural history museum and Gothic-style chapel on campus. NEW YORK If you travel to Albany, you can get a peek at the famous Million Dollar Staircase in the State Capital and take a walk through historic Quackenbush Square. New York City visitors can enjoy a night on Broadway and check out the newly renovated Apollo Theater in Harlem. A notable site on neighboring Long Island is the African American Museum in Hempstead. Ithaca, located in the state's Finger Lakes Region, is the site of Cornell University, Buttermilk Falls and other sight- seeing attractions. Nestled on Lake Erie, Buffalo is home to the Paul Robeson Theatre, the Langston Hughes Institute and Shea's Performing Arts Center. North of Buffalo is Niagara Falls, where attractions include an Underground Railroad tour and, of course, the 12,000-year-old falls. Points of interest in Rochester include the Susan B. Anthony House and the Eastman School of Music. Syracuse is home to the Onondaga Historical Museum, which houses an Underground Railroad exhibit. PENNSYLVANIA Pennsylvania tourism officials have highlighted the state's rich heritage in handmade crafts in eight designated artisan trails. The guides lead visitors to sites showcasing the work of potters, quilters, glassblowers and other craft artists. Besides exploring Pennsylvania Amish culture, Visitor's to Lancaster can discover the area's perhaps lesser known African-American heritage through experiences like the Underground Railroad re-enactment at Bethel A.M.E. Church and the Lancaster City Underground Railroad Tour. Pittsburgh's Black cultural and historical attractions include the John C. Peck Oyster House, which was once an Underground Railroad station, and the August Wilson Center for African American Culture. Reading is home to the Central Pennsylvania African American Museum, open on Saturdays and by appointment. Seven family-owned wineries in the area make up the Berks County Wine Trail. Top Harrisburg attractions include the State Capital — topped by a rotunda inspired by St. Peter's Basilica — and riverboat cruises on the Pride of Susquehanna. PHILADELPHIA The "City of Brotherly Love" is loaded with attractions for lovers of history, art and family fun. Your itinerary should def- initely include visits to such iconic sites as the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, along with Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church, where an onsite museum houses the crypt of African Methodist Episcopal Church founder Richard Allen. Other places highlighting the area's Black heritage include the Marian Anderson Residence Museum, Paul Robeson House, the Black Doll Museum, the All Wars Memorial to Colored Soldiers, Philadelphia International Records and the African American Museum, which exhibits fine arts, textiles and archeological finds. The World Sculpture Garden at Penn's Landing riverfront park and the more than 2,000 citywide public murals spon- sored by the Pennsylvania Department of Recreation provide more eye candy for art enthusiasts. Meeting groups might be interested in the event space at attractions including the Civil War and Underground Railroad Museum of Philadelphia, the Betsy Ross House and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Kids traveling with the groups might enjoy a trip to Sesame Place or the Please Touch® Museum or the Franklin Institute Science Museum, an interactive science museum. The Philadelphia CityPass offers discount coupons for six area attractions: the Franklin Institute, Philadelphia Trolley & The Big Bus Company tours, the Philadelphia Zoo, The National Constitution Center, Adventure Aquarium, and the Black Meetings & Tourism October/November 2009: www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 40 A must vist while in New York is the Guggenheim Museum Photo Credit: NYC & Co. Liberty Bell Photo Credit: Philadelphia CVB