Pikes Peak Cog Railway
MANITOU SPRINGS, COLORADO
NTA contact: Whitney Hedgpeth,
traffic manager
guided tour and spend
some time exploring the
mountain before we bring
them back down.
Office phone: +1.719.685.9662
Website: cograilway.com
NTA member since: 2006
How does booking your tour to the top
of Pikes Peak help travelers learn more
about your area?
It gives people that Colorado high they
don’t know they’re looking for! And, it
also provides a great view of the sur-
rounding areas—from the flatlands
to the east and the mountains to the
west—while providing a history lesson
on this amazing place.
What do they experience during the ride?
After they board the train, we take
them on an hour-long trip to the
summit of Pikes Peak. In addition to
the views up top that they can’t get
anywhere else, they can take a short
What other things in the
Colorado Springs area
do you recommend for
groups?
Visiting Seven Falls, Cave
of the Winds and Garden
of the Gods (my personal
favorite), and checking
out some of the local craft
beers (really my favorite).
My job is fun ...
Because of the people I work with.
What is your favorite TV show or movie?
I stinking love “American Ninja Warrior!”
I always watch it hoping that it will
motivate me to work out, but instead, I
get worn out watching them compete.
What music would we find on your
“Whitney’s Favs” Spotify playlist?
Anything acoustic or alternative, like
Mumford and Sons, with the occasional
dose of Swedish House Mafia.
For more information, contact Hedgpeth
at [email protected].
Explore Asheville
ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
NTA contact: Beth McKinney,
sales manager
open on the estate in 2018. Also, fun new
student attractions will be completed,
including the new Asheville Museum of
Science and LaZoom’s part-comedy,
part-history bus tour of Asheville.
Office phone: +1.828.258.6139
Website: exploreasheville.com
NTA member since: 1976
What are the must-see attractions in
Asheville?
Asheville is a thriving mountain city that
features a funky and eclectic downtown,
hundreds of studios and art galleries, a
world-class culinary and craft beer cul-
ture, a thriving live music scene and the
awe-inspiring scenery of the Blue Ridge
Mountains. With so much to do, I always
encourage groups to pick a theme! What brought you to the area?
When John Muir spoke the words, “The
mountains are calling, and I must go,” he
was speaking for me, too. I spent my last
summer semester of college working for
a festival in Western North Carolina and
fell in love with the mountain life—the
sunny days, cool evenings, miles of sky-
line, and the laid-back and welcoming
community of people who called the
area home. I haven’t left since!
What’s new in Asheville?
We’ve got several new hotels that have
opened or will open soon. Biltmore will
showcase the monumental glass sculp-
tures of world-renowned artist Dale
Chihuly as part of a new exhibition set to What do you like to do when you’re
not hard at work?
I just became a mom this summer, so
my new favorite hobby is snuggling my
sweet baby girl. I also enjoy camping in
our beautiful mountainous “backyard,”
Visit Clarksville
Frances Manzitto
+1.931.245.4345 | 800.530.2487
[email protected]
visitclarksvilletn.com
taking care of my flock of chickens,
catching a Broadway show and working
on renovations of our fixer-upper home.
For more information, contact McKinney
at [email protected].
From our picturesque and historic downtown to our rolling
countryside, Clarksville welcomes you with open arms. Bringing
your group to Clarksville means a trip full of Southern hospitality,
unique attractions and shopping, great food and memories that
will last a lifetime. Find out more at visitclarksvilletn.com.
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