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and even try out the Stowe Mountain Resort's Bungee Trampoline. Other possible diversions include visiting a nearby working farm, sampling the vintage at the Boyden Valley Winery and hunting for bargains at the Ver mont Maple Outlet. WASHINGTON, D.C. One of the most appealing things about traveling to the nation's capital is that it offers so many free and inexpen- sive attractions. Besides visiting the city's famous national monuments at no cost, you can enjoy free Saturday morn- ing performances at the National Theatre (first-come, first- served tickets are available 30 minutes before the shows) and tour Cedar Hill, the home of Frederick Douglass, for just $1.50. The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History has a new exhibit of the lunch counter from the Greensboro, North Carolina sit-ins. Another notable new attraction is the Pentagon Memorial, which pays tribute to the victims of the 2001 terrorist attack in Washington. If you'd like to find out more about these and other Northeast destinations, you can start by contacting or visit- ing the Web sites of the official tourism office of each state in the region. Summer Time in Vermont Photo Credit: Vermont CVB Cherry Blossom in Washington DC, Photo Credit: Destination D.C. CONTACT INFORMATION Connecticut Office of Tourism — 888-CT-VISIT Delaware Tourism Office — 866-284-7483 Maine Office of Tourism — 888-624-6345 Maryland Office of Tourism — 866-639-3526 Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism 800-227-MASS New Hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism Development — 603-271-2665 New Jersey Division of Travel & Tourism 800-VISIT-NJ New York State Department of Economic Development — 800-CALL-NYS Rhode Island Tourism Division — 800-250-7384 Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing 800-VERMONT Destination D — 202-789-7000 Black Meetings & Tourism October/November 2009: www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 44 In early 2009, the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego in downtown San Diego introduced two new, exclusive meeting spaces on the 32nd floor of the hotel's Seaport Tower; the 32nd Floor Boardroom and the 32nd Floor Dining Room and Lounge offer breathtaking views of San Diego Bay in intimate, upscale settings. The Boardroom is available for select groups of up to 15 guests for half- or full-day rentals, while the Dining Room and Lounge can accom- modate up to 60 guests within the inside space and adjoining outdoor private terrace. For more informa- tion, contact the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego sales department at (619) 232-1234, or visit manchester- grand.hyatt.com. EXCLUSIVE MEETING SPACE ON THE 32ND FLOOR OF THE MANCHESTER GRAND HYATT SAN DIEGO