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News Washington - Philadelphia - New York - Boston Updated November 11, 2010 News
IMPORTANT DATES: The National Cherry Blossom Festival March 26 - April 10, 2011.  The dedication of the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial is tentatively scheduled for August 2011.

NEW TOUR IDEAS & MORE  DATES:  
A Holiday Celebration Washington and Williamsburg - December 2010 & 2010
Inaugural season at Arena Stage - The Mead Center for American Theatre - Fall 2010 – Summer 2011
United States Institute of Peace Building Dedication - Winter 2011
Dedication of the Martin Luther King Memorial The National Mall - August 2011
Architecture:  Classical to Modern - Jefferson to Mies van der Rohe
Food and Wine: Virginia Vineyards, Food Truck Tasting, Cupcakes and more!

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NEW TOUR IDEAS & IMPORTANT DATES:
The National Museum of American Jewish History - November 26, 2010
Nemours Mansion and Gardens - May 1, 2011
2011 Philadelphia Flower Show “Springtime in Paris” - March 6-13, 2011
Equality Forum April 25 – May 1, 2011
Brewery Tour – Philly Beer Week - June 2-12, 2011
The Barnes Collection - 2012
Additional Reading: 36 Hours in Philadelphia Best New Restaurants of the Decade Philadelphia

NEW TOUR IDEAS & IMPORTANT DATES:   
9/11 Memorial Preview Site
Lunar New Year and Festival Chinatown - February 2011
The Easter Parade - Sunday, April 24, 2011
Tribeca Film Festival - April 20 – May 1, 2011
Five Borough Bike Tour - May 2011
A Slice of Brooklyn Pizza Tour
Chelsea Market - the Highline - Times Square: Dining al fresco New York Style
9/11 Memorial Dedication - September 11, 2011
9/11 Museum Dedication - September 11, 2012

If you thought New York City was too expensive for your group, give us a call we would love to prove you wrong!

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36 Hours in New York City

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NEW TOUR IDEAS & IMPORTANT DATES:  
New Museum of Fine Arts Boston $465 million Americas Wing - November 20, 2010
Boston Wine Expo - January 22-23, 2011
Dale Chihuly Retrospective at the Museum of Fine Arts - April 10 – August 7, 2011
10th World Flower Festival - June 15 –19, 2011
Ask us about our special Museum and House Tours

Boston is the gateway city for Fall Foliage - see the Boston tab above for helpful hints and ideas!

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