Convention & Visitors Quarterly Report
Quarterly Report
Q2 2005
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Memo
To: Terry Duggan I Mayor
City Council Members
Mike Van Milligen I City Manager
Donna Smith I Chair
Dubuque County Supervisors
Mary Ann Specht I Administrative Assistant
Denise Dolan I Dubuque County Auditor
Fr: Keith Rahe I Convention & Visitors Bureau Board Chairman
Sue Czeshinski I Convention & Visitors Bureau Director
Re: Convention and Visitors Bureau I Quarterly Report
Dt: 13 July 2005
The Dubuque Convention and Visitors Bureau has had a successful second quarter. Convention/Group
sales and marketing efforts, marketing and public relations efforts and festival and event efforts have all
produced a significant amount of additional business for the Dubuque Area. Area businesses continue to
see gains over past years and summer tourism and convention numbers are at an all time high! Each
segment of our business is producing strong results.
The Group Sales Committee recently hosted a familiarization tour of Dubuque for 23 meeting and group
planners. The planners came to see Dubuque from Chicago, Madison, Indianapolis and Des Moines. Many
of these planners will be bringing meetings back to Dubuque as a result of this sales effort. This is one of
the most successful fam tours the Bureau has hosted for out of state planners in several years. These
tours are conducted twice a year. The tour showcases area attractions and lodging facilities to planners
that CVB sales staff have met with when attending national and regional trade shows.
The Committee is also planning a series of sales blitz trips to Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Madison and
other targeted communities to generate interest in meetings in Dubuque.
The CVB recently secured several large meetings including the Iowa tourism conference; 350 delegates,
The Iowa Square Dancers Convention; 1,000 delegates, the US Adult Soccer Association - 2006 & 2007; 450
athletes, Wichmann Family Reunion; 300 people, Iowa Ready Mix Concrete; 300 delegates, Iowa
Rehabilitation Association; 200 delegates, Iowa Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators; 400
delegates.
The marketing effort has been strong again this spring. The America's River Marketing plan has been
implemented. The CVB was able to secure $100,000 from 2 partners: the National Mississippi River
Museum and Aquarium and the Dubuque Greyhound Park and Casino at $50,000 each. The Diamond Jo
Casino, Grand Harbor Resort, Midway Hotel, the Hilton Garden Inn and Julien Inn declined participation
this year.
The regional campaign with the Quad Cities has also been implemented. Spring and Summer newspaper
inserts ran in Des Moines and Chicago suburban papers. Members had the option to participate in each of
these options at very reasonable rates.
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Media coverage has been strong. USA Today ran a story on the Best of the Midwest which featured
Dubuque as one of the top 10 Destinations with Midwestern Charm. This travel article was taken from
Midwest Living's, Best of the Midwest. The CVB worked with Midwest Living Magazine, editor and chief,
Dan Kaercher, and hosted him on a tour of Dubuque to help generate information for his book and feature
article. Outdoor Life Network (OLN) and ESPN 2 filmed at the America's River Festival. These will air July
2 through July 29. Hallmark television is doing a documentary on heroism. They were in Dubuque on
June 9 & 10 and will be returning July 21-23. The CVB staff hosted an author from IDEO who is writing a
book advocating the economic and lifestyle reasons for moving businesses to Iowa.
Even though the America's River Festival fought some rainy weather the attendance at the event was
good and many people enjoyed the variety of activities that were offered. Filming for OLN and ESPN took
place during the event and shows will air in July on both networks. The schedule is...
ESPN 2 I Dock Dogs Championship Series I Yz Hour Show
Tuesday July 12 6:30 am EST
Outdoor Life Network I Americana
Yz Hour Show I Cabela's NTC Fishing & Scenes around town in Dubuque
OLN Show #1
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Friday
OLN Show #2
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Friday
July 24
July 25
July 26
July 26
July 27
July 29
July 31
August 1
August 2
August 2
August 3
August 5
9:00 am EST
7:00 am EST
4:00 am EST
7:00 pm EST
2:00 am EST
5:30 pm EST
9:00 am EST
7:00 am EST
4:00 am EST
7:00 pm EST
2:00 am EST
5:30 pm EST
There were approximately 15,000 people in attendance.
The Festivals Committee is meeting regularly now and working well together. The group is working on
some cooperative advertising options, a shared exit poll of festival attendees, a shared equipment list and
a shared data base of volunteers. The calendar of events for Spring/ Summer was well received and can
also be found on line.
We have also been extremely active in regionalized tourism with our partners in Galena and SW
Wisconsin by developing regional marketing initiatives through the Tri-State Tourism Council and staff
director Sue Czeshinski, has been appointed to the Executive Committee of the Eastern Iowa Tourism
Association along with Rich Hall from the Grand Opera House and Julie Bonert of the Dyersville Chamber
to further our Eastern Iowa partnerships. These are some of the many significant highlights of the
Bureau's activity toward our goals.
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S1. Louis
The famous Gateway Arch turns 40 in 2005.
Celebrate by taking a ride to the top of the 630-
foot-tall monument. What's new this year? The
Fragile Forest chimp habitat has opened at the
Saint Louis Zoo.
1.800.916.0035
www.ExploreStLouis.com
Table Rock Lake
Come play at Table Rock Lake-Ozark Mountains'
Family Playgroll1zdfYour family will enjoy a wide
variety of lake and outdoor adventures, Branson
shows and attractions. Call or visir our website
for your free vacation guide.
1.877.585.1617
www.tablerocklake.org
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Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo
Visit the world's largest indoor rainforest, indoor
desert and nocturnal exhibirs, as well as a world-
class aquarium, Gorilla Valley, IMAX and more!
New in 2005-the Orangutan Forest. Open year-
round. Locared at Exit 454 off of Nebraska's 1-80.
1.402.733.8400
www.omahazoo.com
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ander through
our seven unique
villages, a National
Historic Landmark
tucked in the rolling
hills of the Iowa' .
River Valley.
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and over 50 area attractions, it's great for any
kind of visit. Especially a long one! Schedule
your trip today.
1.800.388.1835
www.visitbrookfield.com/M L
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Bismarck-Mandan CVB
As Le....~s & Clark traveled the mighty Missouri
River, they found the land now known as
Bismarck:Mandan. and made history. Although
rimes have changed, rhe natural grandeur of the
high plains remains.
1.800.767.3555
www.bismarckmandancvb.com
Elkhart Lake
You set the pace. Sandy beaches, lakeside resortS,
golfing, auto racing, exquisite dining and
first-class shopping, all in one placc--Elkhart
Lake, Wisconsin. For your complimentary visitor's
guide, Stop by the Visitor's Center, call,
or visit our website.
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Canton/Stark County CVB
"America's Playing Field!" Canton/Stark County
is filled with rich history, quaint towns, historical
heroes and heroines, enshrined professional
football players, plenty of shopping, and with 19
public golf courses, we are "Ohio's Golf Capital!"
Come and experience the fun!
1.800.533.4302
www.cantonstarkcvb.com
1.877 .ELKHART (355-4278)
www.elkhartlake.com
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Brookfield CVB
Brookfield has it. Whether it's shopping, eating
out, or getting a good night's rest, there's one
place for ir all-Brookfield, Wisconsin.
Conveniently located minutes from Milwaukee
Fox Cities
The Fox Cities are Wisconsin's shopping
place. "Power shop" on a girlfriends' getaway to
Wisconsin's second largest mall, Fox River Mall.
Experience the personal service of specialty
retailers and chic galleries in bustling downtown
Appleton or historic downtown Neenah.
1.800.236.6673
www.foxcities.org
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New honors for
Midwest history
The care Midwest communities take in presetving
their history is getting some nods from a national
organization that revels in just that sort of thing. The
National Trust for Historic Presetvation named three
Heartland communities to its :2005 list of the top 1:2
distinctive US destinations where residents have
taken action to presetve their past. Here's who made
the list this year:
DUBUQUE, IOWA-This Mississippi River town (the
city's Cable Car Square is pictured above) celebrates its
heritage at the National Mississippi River Museum
and Aquarium, which showcases three centuries of
history, and offers authentic paddle-boat excursions.
COLUMBUS, INDIANA-Located in the center of a
triangle formed by Cincinnati; Louisville, Kentucky;
and Indianapolis, the community is known as a world-
class center of contemporary architecture, as well as
for its public art, distinct wineries, festivals and out-
door activities. .
OAK PARK, ILLINOiS-Just nine miles outside of
Chicago, this city boasts the world's largest collection
of Frank Lloyd Wright-designed buildings and houses,
as well as top restaurants, boutiques and art galleries.
Other US communities that made this year's list:
Bisbee, Arizona; Key West, Florida; Natchitoches,
Louisiana; Bath, Maine; Helena, Montana; Salem,
Massachusetts; Annapolis, Maryland; Jonesborough,
Tennessee; and New Braunfels, Texas.
For a list of noted destinations honored during the
past six years, visit www.nationaltrust.org.
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Windsor chairs. The local artists' names that christen the inn's rooms are
pure Brown County. I'm in the suite named for T.C Steele, who happens
to be my favorite Hoosier painter. In the twilight, I catch up on my e-mail
and sip coffee on the balcony, gazing down at visitors strolling past. Up
the street, I see the studio of glassblower Jim Lawrence, who learned his
trade at carnivals as a boy.
The next day, one of those country roads I love to follow leads me to
the Story Inn, an ordinary tin-fronted general store that now constitutes
the entire town of Story (population: 7). I'm here for an inventive lunch
that includes a grilled artichoke sandwich and raspberry-ginger cobbler,
but first I have to step upstairs and inspect one of the bed-and-breakfast
rooms known for its resident ghost. The famous Blue Lady, believed to
have been murdered here by her husband, Doc Story, in the mid-1800s,
reportedly haunts this place. I screw up my courage and look into every
dark corner, but no luck today (I'm relieved!).
Another two-lane road leads to Brown County State Park. The view
reminds me of my breakfast conversation with a couple from Fort Wayne
that morning. They'd already been out for a daybreak hike in the hills. I
asked how often they visit Brown County. "Absolutely every chance we
get:' they quickly replied. I see why.
AN ARTISTS HAVEN
I'm no art authority, but, as with most people, I know what I like. High
on my list are Impressionist-school paintings that convey the rich textures
and hues of the land and the seasons. That's why the art of T. C Steele
captivated me on my first visit to Brown County.
Now I'm back on a sunny afternoon, revisiting his home and studio at
941 MIDWEST LIVING JI<l1' 2005
MORE COUNTRY
SOJOURNS FROM
DAN'S TRIP
For links to tourism sources, visit
midwestliving. comlcountrytrips.
GREAT RIVER ROAD, IOWA
North of Dubuque, a 1 DO-mile
stretch of the route that follows
the Mississippi River. It leads to
otherwise-bypassed hamlets, such
as tiny Balltown (population: 39),
high on a ridge above the river and
the site of 1852 Breitbach's, Iowa's
oldest operating restaurant,
legendary for from-scratch pie.
FLINT HILLS. KANSAS Konza
Prairie, with trails leading through
a protected tract of the world's
largest surviving tallgrass prairie,
and towns such as Council Grove,
a Santa Fe Trail stop where the
Hays House has served hearty
meals since 1857.
UPPER PENINSULA.
MICHIGAN A 366-mile-long
near-wilderness with some of the
Midwest's most dramatic scenery,
including Tahquamenon Falls and
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.
ROOT RIVER VALLEY.
MINNESOTA Storybook towns
including Lanesboro, along
southeastern Minnesota's Root
River, and a 42-mile rail trail.
SANDHILLS, NEBRASKA
Some 20,000 square miles of pure
undulating solitude in western
Nebraska, home of giant spreads
like Hay thorn Ranch and the tiny
town of Arthur and its unique,
historic hay-bale church.
AMISH COUNTRY, OHIO
From horse-and-buggy travel to a
hardware store that sells old-time
gear, glimpses of long-ago life in
the world's largest Amish area.
WINE COUNTRY. MISSOURI
Hermann, with its landmark Stone
Hill Winery and restaurant, and
other small towns where German
wine makers settled amid bluffs
along the Missouri River.
LEWIS & CLARK COUNTRY,
NORTH DAKOTA Historic sites
and country that hasn't changed
much since the explorers wintered
near Bismarck, the state capital.
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Packing & Protective Travel Tips
New Yorker Genny Cotton, a woman on
the go, suggests that you...
· Pack clothing inside out. Doing so
keeps items fresh. And, should
something in your suitcase stain a
sweater or a pair of slacks, it may not
seep through to the side that shows.
· Photograph problems. If you're
involved in an accident, had your hotel
room vandalized, rented a car that's
already dented or are taken to a police
station, record the facts with your
disposable camera.
· Carry hotel & restaurant matches.
Especially if you are unfamiliar with the
country's language. Show them to the
taxi or bus driver to ensure you get to
your destination. No matches? Take a
piece of stationery.
· Wear fanny packs under clothing.
Thieves can cut wrap-around pouches
off your waist as you ride up an airport
or train station escalator or on a crowd-
ed walkway.
Send your travel tip to Back Talk
(P.O. Box 397, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522 or
e-mail: TraveLSmartNow@aol.com). If
we publish your tip, we will send you a
gift as a way of saying "thank you."
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As you begin to hit the roads this spring and summer, we would like you to
heed the following advice from the American Red Cross and the American
Automobile Association. We don't want any of our T/S readers getting in trouble.
BEFORE LEAVING HOME
· Inform family & friends. Let someone at home or in your office know your route,
final destination and expected arrival time.
· Leave telephone numbers. Make sure your at-home contacts have your cell phone
number and the numbers of your hotels, motels, campsites.
· Plan ahead. Weather Web sites can help you avoid storm seasons, severe heat and
other regional challenges.
Tip: Two T/S favorites: www.weather.com & www.weatherunderground.com
· Pack an emergency supply kit for your car, camper or van. Include:
Battery powered radio Fire extinguisher Knife
Blankets or sleeping bag First aid kit & manual Road maps & compass
Booster cables Flares Sack of sand or cat litter
Bottled water Flashlight & batteries Tire repair kit & pump
Cell phone & charger Granola bars, dried fruit Tow rope
Tip: For the Ultimate T/S First Aid Kit, see our Jan 2005 issue.
(continued on page 4)
Time To Party In Denmark...
Hans Christian Andersen Is 200
Brush up on your fairy tales. This is the famous writer's 200th
birthday. Celebrate with The Ugly Duckling, The Little Match
Girl, The Little Mermaid and others - they're waiting for
you. Correspondent Betty Lowry, just back, tells us not only how
to find the characters but where to sleep and eat nearby. Use her
recommendations whether or not you're a HCA groupie.
Prices are computed at IDKK = $0.17. To call from the US, dial
011 +45 (country code) and the local number.
Andersen's father was a
shoemaker; his mother
a washerwoman.
WHEN TO GO
Any day, spring thru winter, something wonderful is happening; here is a partial list.
Details and additional events: www.HCA2005.dk.
In Copenhagen
· May to mid-Sept: Tivoli Gardens. "A Tivoli Fairytale" show with special effects,
puppets and famous guests (www.tivoligardens.com).
· July 1-Aug 31: City Centre. A 2 hour guided city walk in the footsteps of HCA.
· August 4-7: Copenhagen Harbor. "The Little Mermaid" musical, with 650 partici-
pants on a floating stage (www.kulturhavn.dk).
· Sept 3: Citywide. "Copenhagen Birthday," a grand parade celebrating when HCA
came to the city at age 14.
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"Today's traveler has high expectations, which is why heritage
tourism has become so popular," Richard Moe, president of the
National Trust, told TraveLSmart. 'These 12 cities ... [have]
revitalized their downtowns and protected their unique heritage."
In each, residents have taken forceful action to save their
town's character and sense of place by enacting local laws to
stop demolition of historic buildings, rewriting zoning codes
to prevent commercial sprawl, making downtown areas more
livable, walkable.
Note: For each community, we've added population figures, con-
tact information for the local public library and C&V Bureau plus
an historic hotel or inn should you wish to turn your
visit into a weekend getaway.
1. Annapolis, MD (35,800). Home to the Naval Academy,
Annapolis cherishes its rich history with a well-preserved cache
of 18th century architecture and a charming harbor that
invites both sailors and landlubbers to fall in love with this colo-
nial capital.
Historic Inns of Annapolis, 58 State Circle, "5" 800-847-8882,
www.AnnapolisInns.com. Has 124 renovated rooms with period
antiques, many facing the state capitol or the governor's
mansion.
Annapolis Public Library: 1410 West St, "5" 410-222-1750.
Annapolis C&V Bureau: "5" 888-302-2852, www.Visit
Annapolis.org.
2. Bath, ME (10,000). Nestled along the sparkling Kennebec
River, this old seafaring town is deemed one of the best small
cities in America. A compact, walkable community, it is known for
its maritime past, historic buildings and rugged, scenic beaches.
The Galen C. Moses House, 1009 Washington St, "5" 888-442-
8771, www.GalenMoses.com. A lovely 1874 Victorian mansion
and inn with large rooms, stained glass windows, high ceilings.
Patten Free Public Library, 33 Summer St, "5" 207-443-5141.
Bath C&V Bureau, "5" 207-442-7291, www.visitbath.com.
3. Bisbee, AZ (6,400). "Queen of the Copper Camps," Bisbee was
born when precious metals were discovered here in 1877. High in
the Mule Mountains, this eclectic community is an arts center that
pays homage to its mining heritage and Wild West roots.
Bisbee Grand Hotel, 61 Main St, "5" 800-421-1909,
www.BisbeeGrandHotel.com. was built in 1906 for mining execu-
tives. Today it has 7 comfortable suites and 8 rooms; bkfst incl.
Copper Queen Library, 6 Main St, "5" 520-432-4232. Bisbee
C&V Bureau, "5" 877-424-7234, www.BisbeeArizona.com.
The 1765 William Paca House, on Prince George Street in Annapolis, was
built by this highly respected signer of the Declaration and three-term
governor of Maryland.
4. Columbus, IN (39,000). Located in the center of a triangle
formed by Cincinnati, Louisville and Indianapolis, Columbus is a
world-class center of contemporary architecture, with striking
modern buildings and public art, excellent wineries and shops
and ongoing festivals.
Columbus Inn, 445 5th St, "5" 812-378-4289, www.The
ColumbusInn.com. Built in 1895 in the same Romanesque style
as the City Hall, the inn has 34 elegant rooms, a Library and a
Tea Room.
Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 5th St, "5" 812-379-
1255. Columbus C&V Bureau, "5" 800-468-6564, www.
Columbus.IN.US.
5. Dubuque, IA (57,600). Perched high on a limestone bluff
above the mighty Mississippi, Dubuque is a charming city known
for its many Victorian mansions, breathtaking vistas and three
centuries of river history.
Two B&Bs overlooking the Mississippi, both incl bkfst - Four
Mounds Inn, "5" 563-556-1908, www.FourMounds.org/Inn.html,
at 4900 Peru Rd is on 54 acres while the Hancock House, 1105
Grove Terrace, "5" 563-557-8989, www.TheHancockHouse.com.
has a spectacular wraparound porch.
Carnegie-Stout Public Library, 360 W 11th St, "5" 563-589-4225,
www.Dubuque.Lib.IA.US. Dubuque Chamber of Commerce,
"5" 563-557-1591, www.DubuqueChamber.com/visitors.
6. Helena, MT (26,500). Known for its pristine rivers, majestic
mountains and wide-open spaces, Helena's proud past can be
witnessed today in its spectacular 19th-century mansions and
restored pioneer dwellings and mining museums.
The Sleepy Senator, "5" 406-442-2046, www.Clarkson
Studio.com/Sleepy. This early 20th century townhouse is 2
blocks from the State Capitol building. Rates incl bkfst, airport
pickup, local calls, parking.
Built in 1668, the House of Seven Gables (in Salem, MA) is the oldest wooden
mansion in New England. Also known as the Turner-Ingersoll Mansion, it was
the inspiration for Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel of the same name.
Montana State Library, 1515 E 6th Ave, "5" 406-444-3115.
Helena C&V Bureau, "5" 800-743-5362, www.HelenaCVB.
VisitMt.com.
7. Jonesborough, TN (4,200). In the heart of the Appalachian
mountains, at age 225, Jonesborough is Tennessee's oldest
town. Known for its beautifully preserved downtown and various
celebrations incl the annual National Storytelling Festival.
Blair-Moore House, "5" 888-453-0044, www.BlairMoore
House.com. On West Main in the historic district, this beautiful-
ly restored 1800s home has 3 large guest rooms. Bkfst incl.
The Washington County-Jones-
borough Library, 200 Sabin Drive,
"5" 423-753-1800. Jonesborough
C&V Bureau, "5" 423-753-1011,
www.HistoricJonesborough.com .
8. Key West, FL (25,500). At the
southernmost tip of the state, Key
West has breathtaking sunsets, crys-
tal clear waters and a sultry
nightlife. Architecture buffs love the
palm-lined streets, well preserved
Spanish-Colonial mansions and tin-
roofed conch houses.
Conch House Heritage Inn, "5" 800-
207 -5806, www.ConchHouse.com .
Restored 2-story Victorian mansion on
Truman Ave with 9 rooms, a swimming
pool and gardens.
May Hill Russell Library, 700
Fleming St, "5" 305-292-3595. Key
West C&V Bureau, "5" 800-527-
8539, www.Fla-Keys.com/KeyWest.
9. Natchitoches, LA (16,600).
Established in 1714, this is the
oldest permanent settlement in the
Louisiana Purchase. It boasts a 33-block historic district with
picture-book architecture, shops and restaurants. Offers many
terrific tours and festivals.
Judge Porter House, "5" 800-441-8343, www.JudgePorterHouse
.com. On 2nd St in the historic district, this restored inn has 5
rooms with period antiques, gardens and a pool; bkfst incl.
Natchitoches Parish Library, 450 2nd St, "5" 318-357-3280.
Natchitoches C&V Bureau, "5" 800-259-1714, www.
HistoricNatchitoches. co m.
10. New Braunfels, TX (36,500). Founded in 1845 by
German immigrants, New Braunfels boasts a variety of distinct
activities that incl Wurstfest (a 10-day salute to sausage).
Nearby: Schlitterbahn, the top-rated water park in the nation.
Gruene Mansion Inn, "5" 830-629-2641, www.GrueneMansion
Inn.com. On the banks of the Guadalupe River and next to
Gruene Hall, this historic Victorian mansion has 30 rooms;
bkfst, served on the wraparound porch, is incl.
New Braunfels Public Library, 700 E Common St, "5" 830-608-
2150. New Braunfels C&V Bureau, "5" 800-572-2626,
www.NBCham.org.
11. Oak Park, IL (52,500). This diverse town, 9 miles west of
Chicago, has wide streets, quaint Victorian cottages and the
world's largest collection of Frank Lloyd Wright designed build-
ings and houses. You'll also find world-class restaurants, bou-
tiques and galleries.
Harvey House B&B, "5" 708-848-6810, www.HarveyHouseBB
.com. At 107 S Scoville, this up-
scale, 3-story brick Victorian house
has a lovely garden patio; a short
walk to the train into Chicago.
Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake
St, "5" 708-383-8200. Oak Park
C&V Bureau, "5" 888-625-7275,
www.VisitOakPark.com.
12. Salem, MA (40,400). Most
famously known for the witchcraft
trials of 1692, Salem is also
one of New England's most color-
ful, coastal cities. "America's
Bewitching Seaport" has a rich
maritime heritage, historic archi-
tecture, nearly 4 centuries of
history and excellent museums.
Salem Inn, 7 Summer St, "5" 800-
446-2995, www.SalemlnnMA.com.
This charming, meticulously re-
stored inn has 42 period rooms;
complimentary bkfst and evening
sherry.
Salem Public Library, 370 Essex
St, "5" 978-744-0860. Salem C&V
Bureau, www.Salem.org. ~
The 1893 Dubuque (IA) County Courthouse cost $180,000 and combines
the Richardsonian and Beaux Arts styles. Its tower reaches 199 feet