Trip Planner 2017-18 Trip Planner For Group Leaders | Page 52
Experience
Shopping
Compiled by Pat Henderson
THINK LOCALLY, SHOP LOCALLY
Tamarack
Harry & David
Two popular shopping-themed
attractions that keep the focus on
local products are Tamarack in
Beckley, West Virginia, and Harry &
David in Medford, Oregon. During
visits to the two centers, groups can
enjoy shopping, tours, culinary treats
and more.
The best in West Virginia
handmade goods and art is on display
at Tamarack, which opened in 1996.
The facility houses booths, stores and
studios where guests can purchase
artisan-made items such as jewelry,
pottery, art, furniture, outdoor décor,
musical instruments, food items and a
variety of crafts. The center also offers
hands-on art programs, live music,
a dinner-theater series, an open-air
exhibit space, summer culinary
events and the Taste of West
Virginia restaurant.
Since its humble beginnings in 1934
on 240 acres in central Oregon, Harry
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& David has expanded to become
one of the world’s best-known
gourmet gift brands. Groups heading
to the Medford headquarters can
sample some of the company’s
signature products and learn more
about its history.
An hour-long guided factory tour
takes travelers to the bakery and
candy kitchens where the culinary
team creates silky-smooth chocolate
truffles, creamy cheesecakes, baklava
and much more. The highlight for many
is a visit to the Harry & David Country
Village Store, where groups can try
everything from Moose Munch to
salsas to Oregon-made wine.
For more information on Tamarack,
email Kathy Murray at kmurray@
tamarackwv.com or visit
tamarackwv.com. To learn more about
Harry & David, contact Jody Power
at [email protected] or visit
harryanddavid.com/h/view/tours.
THE PERFECT OUTLET(S)
FOR RETAIL THERAPY
No matter where they roam, travelers can
take a break from sightseeing and shop ’til
they drop at thousands of stores they’ll find
at outlets and malls. The following three NTA
members welcome groups with open arms
at their centers across North America and
around the world.
Macerich Shopping Centers
NTA contact: Kate Birchler
macerichtourism.com
Macerich blends premier shopping brands
with top-notch dining and entertainment
destinations at its 16 retail centers across
the U.S. Its newest center will open in
Philadelphia in 2018.
Simon: Malls/Premium Outlets/The Mills
NTA contact: Nora Barboe
traveltrade.simon.com
Customized shopping and events, VIP tour
services, and Stay & Play packages are some
of the options available to groups at Simon’s
230-plus outlet centers in 11 countries.
A YEAR TO CELEBRATE
IN SAN FRANCISCO
For group options visit pier39.com/GroupPrograms or call 415.705.5530
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Tanger Properties
NTA contact: Jessica Reeves
tangeroutlet.com
Tanger welcomes around 185 million
shoppers annually to its 43 outlet centers in
22 states and two provinces. Special services
are available for groups of 15 or more.