Monthly Archives: March 2014

Cable Car Museum

Cable Car Museum [caption id="attachment_38852" align="alignright" width="325"] There are more than 40 cable cars scaling San Francisco's famous hills[/caption] Running since 1873, the iconic and beloved San Francisco cable car system has remained in operation more for nostalgia than practicality. That being said, there's something special about hearing the cable cars coming over the next…
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Ghirardelli Square

Ghirardelli Square [caption id="attachment_38836" align="alignright" width="425"] Ghiradelli Square Pixabay Public Domain[/caption] In the 1960s, the remaining 19th century Ghirardelli chocolate factory building was empty and slated for possible destruction when the chocolate manufacturing business transferred out of town; a group of concerned San Franciscans stepped up, rescued the grand old complex and created within the…
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Cape Cod Potato Chip Factory

Cape Cod Potato Chip Factory What’s not to love about a simple, self-guided, super-fun student tour of a Potato Chip Factory offering delicious free sample bags? More than 250,000 visitors a year visit the Cape Cod Potato Chip Factory to learn the salty history and witness firsthand the step-by-step creation of these ridiculously good potato chips! The Chip Factory’s…
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Martha’s Vineyard

[caption id="attachment_25880" align="alignright" width="425"] Vino Time[/caption] Martha’s Vineyard Accessible only by air or sea, this beloved-yet-exclusive hotspot is located just six miles off scenic Cape Cod. Once your travel group steps off the steamship ferry they will have no trouble discovering many things to love about the captivating, beautiful 100-square-mile New England island! In addition…
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Cape Cod Mall

Cape Cod Mall Just as beautiful and scenic as the rest of Cape Cod, the Cape Cod Mall is the area's premiere shopping destination. Located in Hyannis, you'll find all your favorite shops including Aeropostale, Macey's, Banana Republic, and much more! If your student group is searching for someplace to unwind, relax, and have fun…
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