
Open my world: Who’s who at TREX18
October 9, 2018
This week in “Open my world,” we visit three different U.S. destinations and attractions. Tour a coal mine; visit “America’s Entertainment Destination”, and experience the excitement of The Kentucky Derby year-round. These partners—and so many more—are promoting their product at Travel Exchange ’18, Nov. 4–8. Connect with them in Milwaukee!
Campbell County CVB
Gillette, Wyoming
Attending TREX18: Terry Sjolin
visitgillettewright.com
The Campbell County CVB will assist with planning the following experiences and activities: surface coal mine tours (step-on guides); Dry Fork Station plant tours, a state-of-the-art power plant; the Rockpile Museum and Wright Centennial Museum; and amazing planetarium shows, (the only $2.8 million school district planetarium in the world to feature the optical-mechanical star projector and digital video projectors).
They also offer tours of the Durham Buffalo Ranch, which can be accompanied with a bison BBQ cook-out! Campbell County has 27 hotels with over 2,000 hotel rooms, and over 70 restaurants, from fast food to fine dining options, and everything in between! Plus, enjoy our local breweries and meadery! There are several shopping areas, including the historic downtown Gillette Avenue shops, and the Town of Wright. For a relaxing stretch break, the Campbell County Recreation Center in Gillette offers unsurpassed amenities like those found in high-end health clubs, and admission is free to Seniors!
They’re the perfect stopover on your national park tour, including Devils Tower National Monument, Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Yellowstone National Park. So take the Monumental Route to Gillette, Wyoming!
Gaylord Opryland Hotel & Resort
Nashville, Tennessee
Attending TREX18: Joe Luffman
gaylordhotels.com
America’s Entertainment Destination includes: Gaylord Opryland Hotel, Grand Ole Opry, General Jackson Showboat, Ryman Auditorium, Wildhorse Saloon and Grand Ole Opry Tours. Special event programs featured: International Country Music Fan Fair (June), Grand Ole Opry Birthday Celebration (October), and A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland (November-December). Other year-round packages available.
Kentucky Derby Museum
Louisville, Kentucky
Attending TREX18: Jennifer Riddell
derbymuseum.org
Experience the excitement of The Kentucky Derby year-round. Located at Gate 1: Churchill Downs, your 2-hour visit includes a guided walking tour of Churchill Downs, our 360-degree Multi-Media show of “The Greatest Race”, 2 floors of hands-on exhibits, and a visit to see our resident Thoroughbred in the museum’s paddock area. Groups may also schedule a Backstretch Breakfast Tour to view the thoroughbred’s morning workouts. Open daily 9a.m.-5p.m.,except Kentucky Oaks & Kentucky Derby Days, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Derby Cafe, Finish Line Gift Shop, and group rates available.