Baltimore attractions

Baltimore attractions
Baltimore has released a new African American Heritage & amp; Attractions Guide, highlighting such must-sees as the Royal Theatre, home of jazz legends; the Eubie Blake Cultural Center; and the Baltimore Civil War Museum, once a stop on the Underground Railroad. For more information, call (877) 225-8466 or visit www.baltimore.org.
A really cold exhibit
Gaylord Palms Resort in Kissimmee, Fla., is bringing back ICE!, a collection of hand-carved ice sculptures presented in a building kept at 9 degrees.
Artisans from Harbin, China, are already at work on the frozen fantasy world, which will be open through Jan. 2.
Tickets are $16.95 for adults and $7.95 for ages 4 through 12. Lodging packages that include ICE! tickets are available.
For more information, call (407) 586-0000 or visit www.gaylordhotels.com.
Here's a package dealto make your man new
A style package at Beverly Center in Los Angeles will make a new man out of anyone. The package includes a fashion consultation with a Macy's Men's Store personal stylist, who will gather the latest fashions and provide counsel on looks people will notice; a Sephora skin-care consultation, plus a travel bag filled with deluxe samples; an LA Nails & amp; Spa MAN-icure; and a Beverly Center shopping bag and savings book.
The final manly touch: lunch and martini-making lesson.
Cost: $60.
For more information, call (310) 854-0071 or visit www.shopamericatours.com.
High-speed ferrygets rave reviews
MUSKEGON, Mich. -- After an early end to its inaugural season, the Lake Express high-speed ferry that made its Lake Michigan crossings in 21/2 hours is getting a rave review from Michigan tourism officials.
"We all had visions of what we thought might happen and in the end, the first season was a banner year for all involved," said Cindy Larsen, president of the Muskegon Area Chamber of Commerce. "But the best news is that now that we understand the potential, we can really move forward for a fantastic season next summer."
The $18 million ferry began making the 76-mile run between Milwaukee and Muskegon on June 1. It has a capacity of 250 passengers and 46 vehicles.
The West Michigan tourism industry has been promoting revival of cross-lake ferry service for decades and had been planning for Lake Express for months. From the community image and summer tourism season perspectives, the efforts were all worth it, they say.
The final run of the year was Oct. 31. A lack of strong marketing for November and December and a period of rough weather in October caused the Milwaukee-based company to announce in mid-October that it was ending the season early, rather than Jan. 1. But officials say that in 2005 they hope to operate through the end of the year and plan to advertise the schedule.
Service is to resume April 30.