2008 RAPS Annual Conference & Exposition Tours

Don’t miss this opportunity to network with fellow regulatory professionals on one of these special sightseeing tours arranged exclusively for the 2008 RAPS Annual Conference & Exhibition!

Reserve your seat now: Registration deadline is Friday, 22 August 2008.

All tours will depart from the Sheraton Boston Hotel. Please meet your tour group in Sheraton Boston Hotel Lobby 15 minutes prior to your tour departure, at the DPI Tours Desk. Visit DPI Tours to learn more about this year’s exciting sightseeing tours of Boston and register online, or print and fax or mail in the registration form (separate online or faxed registration required for participation).

Harvard University and John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum Tour
Saturday, 13 September 2008: 1:00–5:00 pm

Visit Harvard University––the oldest university in America––where John F. Kennedy studied in his younger years, as well as daughter Caroline and several Kennedy clan nephews. Stroll through hallowed Harvard Yard and see the statue of college founder, John Harvard…or is it? Your guide also highlights the historic architecture of this iconic institution.

Time is allotted to browse the unique shops and bookstores of Harvard Square before heading to Dorchester Point to tour the architecturally striking John F. Kennedy Library. With its collection of personal mementos and gifts John F. Kennedy received during his presidency as well as historical artifacts, informative displays, unique films, you relive the time during the Kennedy Presidential Campaign, the Kennedy & Nixon debates, the Kennedy Presidency and the Cuban Missile Crisis. Special attention is also paid to First Lady Jackie Kennedy’s inimitable style in dress and formal entertaining at the White House.

TOUR INFORMATION
Cost per person: $43.00
Tour length: 4 hours
Tour cost includes: Executive motorcoach transportation, professional tour guide, all admissions, taxes, and gratuities
Note: This tour has considerable walking; sensible footwear recommended. Not suitable for children under 5 years.

Behind the Scenes at Fenway Park Experience!
Saturday, 13 September 2008: 1:00–3:00 pm

Guests will enjoy this behind-the-scenes tour of Boston’s famous Fenway Park! No other professional baseball park captures the spirit and triggers emotion like Fenway Park. Named for the famous “Fens” area of Boston where it stands, Fenway Park has been a Boston landmark since 1912, a standing monument to America’s favorite pastime. From Pesky’s Pole to the Greet Monster, Fenway’s mystique continues to grow with each generation of fans.

Come experience Fenway Park up-close and personal. This is the park where the Babe pitched, The Kid hit, Yaz dazzled and Manny and Ortiz still thrill young fans today. Soak up the rich baseball history; hear the echoes of the past. Close your eyes and let your imagination wander. You just may able to hear the crack of the bat as Ted Williams hits the longest measured home run in Fenway’s 94-year history deep into right field on June 9th, 1946—an amazing 502 feet from home plate!!! Tour the park, then take time to shop for souvenirs before returning to your hotel. Bring your camera and your imagination!

TOUR INFORMATION
Cost per person: $57.00
Tour length: 2 hours
Tour cost includes: Executive Motorcoach transfer, professional tour guide, all admissions, taxes, and gratuities
Note: This tour has a fair amount of walking. Sensible footwear recommended. Great fun for all ages!

Explore Boston Tour
Sunday, 14 September 2008: 1:00–5:00 pm

Explore Boston’s historical sites with a narrated tour aboard an air-conditioned, luxury motorcoach. Your tour takes you through Boston’s beautiful Victorian Back Bay area, built entirely upon reclaimed wetlands. In the center of the Back Bay is Copley Square, where you see the architectural masterpiece, Trinity Church. You also pass by historic Symphony Hall and the Boston Public Library. Next, drive through the prestigious Beacon Hill neighborhood and by the Massachusetts State House, the Boston Commons and Public Gardens, home to the our famous Swan Boats. In the Boston’s renowned North End, take a brief walk up to the historical Old North Church. During your walk, you experience the North End’s unique culture accented by tiny, curvy streets of cobblestone and home to over 85 restaurants and dining establishments, mostly Italian in taste and style.

Your tour proceeds to the Charlestown Navy Yard where “Old Ironsides” is berthed for a photo opportunity and visit to the gift shop. Pass Bunker Hill Monument on your way back into Boston for free time and shopping at Faneuil Hall Marketplace before returning to your hotel.

TOUR INFORMATION
Cost per person: $42.00
Tour length: 4 hours
Tour cost includes: Executive motorcoach transfer, professional tour guide, all admissions, taxes, and gratuities
Note: Some walking on cobblestone streets; sensible footwear recommended. Not suitable for children under 5 years.

Old Town Trolley
Sunday, 14 September 2008: 1:00–2:45pm

All aboard! Don't miss this tremendously popular, narrated city tour filled with fun, facts and history. See Boston on an authentic, open-air trolley while taking in the following sites: New England Aquarium/Faneuil Hall Marketplace; Historic North End/Paul Revere House; USS Constitution/Charlestown Navy Yard; TD Banknorth Garden/North Station; Old State House/Quincy Market Boston Common/Trolley Stop Store; Massachusetts State House/Boston Welcome Center; Cambridge/M.I.T/Harvard; Charles Street Meeting House/Antique Row; Back Bay/Mapparium at Mary Baker Eddy Library; Prudential Skywalk Observatory/Shops at Prudential Center; Boston Marriott Copley Hotel; Copley Square/Newbury Street; Hard Rock Cafe; and the Theatre District/Chinatown.

TOUR INFORMATION
Cost per person: $45.00
Tour length: 1.75 hour tour
Tour cost includes: Authentic trolley transportation, professional driver/guide, DPI host, all admissions, taxes, and gratuities
Note: This tour has minimal walking. Suitable for children.

Quack-Quack!! Boston Duck Tour
Sunday, 14 September 2008: 1:00–2:15pm

Truly Boston’s most unique tour experience is on our famous Ducks! These unconventional, multi-colored World War II amphibious vehicles navigate the streets of Boston as well as the currents of our Charles River. Your duck traverses past historic sites including the State House, Boston Common, Government Center, fashionable Newbury Street and so much more! Then, it’s into the Charles River you go for breathtaking views of the Boston and Cambridge Skylines—unique vistas you can’t get anywhere else! Then land back on the banks of the river and return to your hotel via the streets of Boston.

Each conDUCKtor is a unique character in costume, bringing to you Boston’s history laced with legends and lore. But don’t underestimate their knowledge; these characters take their profession very seriously and welcome your challenges! Fun for all ages! This tour never lets you down! Quack! Quack!!

TOUR INFORMATION
Cost per person: $56.00
Tour length: 1.25 hours
Availability: Daily
Tour cost includes: Boston Duck transfer Charter P/U and drop off at the Sheraton Back Bay Hotel, professional dispatcher, all admissions, taxes, and gratuities Note: This tour has no walking involved. Wear practical clothing; you are likely to get splashed in the river! Tours go rain or shine. Fun for all ages!