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About Us
The purpose of Historic Bluff Country is to establish
Southeastern Minnesota as a desirable vacation destination, which will help to
strengthen and improve the economic base of the area.
The region offers visitors
scenic beauty, outdoor fun, historic sites, cave exploration, cultural diversity
and activities, interesting shopping, wonderful food and festivals, and welcome
relaxation. Working together as a region, we can enhance the opportunities and
increase the number of visitors.
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Southeastern Minnesota Historic Bluff Country is a
Convention and Visitors Bureau that was incorporated in 1985. It
is a regional association comprised of communities, businesses,
individuals, and organizations working together to promote
tourism and related activities in Southeastern Minnesota. Our
geographic area lies south of
Interstate 90 to the State of Iowa, and east of Highway 56 to the
Mississippi River, including Fillmore and Houston Counties as well as parts of Mower, Olmsted,
and Winona Counties.
The organization is directed by innovative
and ambitious volunteer members. Historic Bluff Country staff
will be happy to assist you with lodging referrals and share
information that will encourage a delightful adventure to discover the magic in
Southeastern Minnesota.
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Travel Show
Display Booth
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Promotional Activities -- The
Back Roads and Bluff Country Magic brochure is the primary printed
marketing vehicle, listing attractions, lodging, dining, shopping, and
sightseeing opportunities throughout the Bluff Country area, with 50,000 copies
distributed each year. The brochure also includes an annual listing of festivals
and events in the region. The Back Roads is the response piece for all inquiries
and is distributed at the Minnesota State Fair, at travel shows, through all
twelve state travel information centers, at local visitor centers, at member
convention and visitor bureaus, and Chambers of Commerce, along interstate 94/90 in Wisconsin and in various other places.
The Historic Bluff Country web site (www.bluffcountry.com) makes information
about Southeastern Minnesota and our members available world wide.
Cooperative advertising allows members to promote individual businesses at a
much lower cost than would otherwise be possible. It also allows visitors to
easily identify regional opportunities and extend their stay in the area.
Other promotional activities include the
following:
- Manage Historic Bluff Country National Scenic Byway Corridor
- Providing an exhibit at the Minnesota State Fair
- Organizing opportunities for cooperative exhibits at travel shows
- Assisting with planning of events to benefit the region, such as:
- Bluff Country Studio
Tour in April
- Scenic
Byway Celebration in May
- Non Biker Trail Ride in September
- Planning group tours for travel agents
- Distributing brochures from member communities and
businesses
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Opportunities for Involvement -- Members of
Historic Bluff Country contribute to the organization through their membership
fees, committee work, and volunteer activities. Seven members are elected to the
Board of Directors to oversee the business of the organization.
Active committees provide opportunities for members to share their knowledge
and expertise and contribute to the direction of the organization. Committees
include Advertising/Marketing, Travel Shows, Membership, Group Tour, Internet,
Scenic ByWays, and Public Image.
Your partnership with Historic Bluff Country presents
opportunities for you to be involved in promoting Southeastern Minnesota as a
desirable vacation destination
and further strengthen and improve the economic base of the region.
If you would like to become a member,
please contact the Historic Bluff Country
Office at 1-800-428-2030.
WE OFFER MEMBERS:
~ Internet presence via Historic Bluff Country website
~ Regional tourism organization working for the benefit of the
region
~ Regional identity with coordination of events and activities
~ Central distribution of member brochures
~ Cooperative advertising
~ Representation at Travel Shows and Minnesota State Fair
~ Recognized Convention & Visitors Bureau actively promoting
the area
as site for meetings and events
~ Interaction and networking with other tourism businesses and
organizations
~ Referral assistance to member businesses
~ Annual Calendar of Events
~ Data collection and tracking
~ Direct contact with Minnesota Office of Tourism and other State
Agencies
Historic
Bluff Country
P.O. Box 609
Harmony, MN 55939
1-800-428-2030
hbc@harmonytel.net
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