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A&A Metro Shuttle App Tracks In Real-Time

Jan 16, 2018 | Blog | 0 comments

A&A Metro Transportation announces the release of our new A&A Metro Shuttle app. The app, which can be downloaded for free from the app store, provides graphical vehicle tracking with stop and schedule information allowing you and your riders to see the shuttles GPS location in real-time.

There is a trend towards companies offering their employees group transportation and corporate shuttle service options. Companies see the benefits of providing some relief for their employees’ daily commute, which in turn, contributes to increased productivity.  This trend  towards have a shuttle app has led us to focus on solutions to make a more positive commuter experience. Adding the ability for our customers to provide this service is just the latest benefit that has contributed to our growth taking our small town cab company to a global transportation leader.

A&A Metro has many years of industry experience operating transportation services for organizations. We understand the challenges and how to meet the various needs using our sedans, SUVs, van, mini-buses and charter buses. A&A Metro Transportation takes pride in its strong connection with the Massachusetts communities we serve and a commitment to providing quality, safe, and reliable customer transportation.

If you are considering offering your employees a more positive commuter experience and  offering a shuttle app, A&A Metro Transportation will help you customize your transportation plan. A&A Metro has been a family run business for over 60 years with a commitment to providing quality, safe and reliable transportation. Please call Kiley at 508-697-0117  x39 and he will help you with your specific needs or you can email him at kmcwilliam@aametro.com.

Tour Destinations In and Around Boston – Fall 2017

Tour Destinations In and Around Boston – Fall 2017

Oct 6, 2017 | Blog | 0 comments

Boston has an abundance of museums and activities that can be explored in fall and winter. Here is a list of some of our favorite destinations in the city and beyond. A&A Metro will help you plan your excursion for your group and work out the details for your groups particular needs.

Basketball Hall of Fame
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is home to more than three hundred inductees and more than 40,000 square feet of basketball history. Located in Springfield, MA, hundreds of the museums interactive exhibits share the spotlight with skills challenges, live clinics, and shooting contests.  Website

Foxwoods
Spend a day at either Foxwoods or Mohegan Sun. Try your luck at the slot machines, poker tables, keno, spin the wheel and other games of chance. There are ample opportunities to enjoy a quick meal or a quiet lunch. There are boutiques and gift shops for you to browse in when you need to pause from your gaming experience.  Foxwoods  MoheganSun

Honey Pot Hill Orchards
Honey Pot Hill Orchards, has been a family owned and operated farm since 1926. We are committed to creating a fun family-friendly atmosphere and providing a variety of orchard treats and activities! Located in Stow, MA our 180-acre farm offers bountiful fruit available to pick-yourself or purchase at our farm store.  Website

Isabella Steward Gardner Museum
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is at once an intimate collection of fine and decorative art and a vibrant, innovative venue for contemporary artists, musicians and scholars. The galleries house works by some of the most recognized artists in the world and the spirit of the architecture, the personal character of the arrangements and the artistic display of the enchanting courtyard in full bloom all create an atmosphere that distinguishes the Isabella. Stewart Gardner Museum as an intimate and culturally-rich treasure.  Website

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
Located on a ten-acre park, overlooking the sea that he loved and the city that launched him to greatness, the Library stands as a vibrant tribute to the life and times of John F. Kennedy. Come tour the Museum which portrays the life, leadership, and legacy of President Kennedy, conveys his enthusiasm for politics and public service, and illustrates the nature of the office of the President.  Website

John F Kennedy Hyannis Museum
John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum is a multimedia exhibit designed to open a window on the days JFK spent on Cape Cod. The Museum’s exhibits features videos and photographs spanning the years 1934 to 1963 and is arranged in thematic groupings to reflect John F. Kennedy, his family, his friends and the Cape Cod he so dearly loved.  Website

Massachusetts Horticultural Society’s Festival of Trees
The Festival of Trees, displayed in the Hunnewell Building, offers beautifully decorated holiday trees that are donated and decorated by local businesses, garden clubs, and individuals. Visitors “vote” with their raffle tickets, in hopes of being the tree winner at the end of the festival. Visitors can also enjoy the decorated buildings and grounds at The Gardens at Elm Bank with a stroll or a horse-drawn wagon ride. For the young at heart, there are Santa Visits and other activities. Website

MIT Museum
Explore the MIT Museum your way. Choose a Self-guided Gallery Visit, where students and adults of all ages can examine high-tech objects, intriguing robots, amazing holograms, and ingenious kinetic sculptures. Or book a Guided Gallery Tour with a museum educator and tailor the experience to your group’s interests.  Website

Museum of Science
Long respected as a leader in science education, the Museum of Science promotes thoughtful participation in today’s increasingly technological society. With over 700 permanent exhibits and ever-changing temporary exhibits, films, and shows, groups can encounter the fresh and unfamiliar, ask questions, and actively address the provocative issues raised by innovations in science and technology.  Website

New Bedford Whaling Museum
Discover the underwater world of whales, the dramatic story of whaling and its impact, and the maritime history of Southcoast Massachusetts at the New Bedford Whaling Museum – located in the heart of New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park.  Website

Newport Playhouse
The Newport Playhouse was established in 1983 and has been a favorite with locals and tourists ever since they first opened their doors. Their dinner theatre is unique…enjoy a great buffet–a wonderful play and a fun-filled cabaret. Their extensive, hearty buffet does not skimp on quality or selection. Website

Norman Rockwell Museum
The Norman Rockwell Museum houses the world’s largest and most significant collection of Rockwell art. The Museum presents, preserves and studies the art of illustration and is a world resource for reflection, involvement and discovery inspired by Norman Rockwell and the power of visual images to shape and reflect society.  Website

Peabody Essex Museum
There are many reasons to come to PEM. Whether it be looking at a work of art with someone special by your side or sitting in the light-filled Atrium, watching the expression on a child’s face as she makes a collage — each experience is worth the trip. PEM is the place to come for enjoyment, enrichment, sharing with family and friends, and creative stimulation.  Website

Salem Haunted Happenings
Salem Haunted Happenings Celebration is truly unique since Salem is the Halloween capital of the world. Have a “spooktacular” October by visiting Salem and taking advantages of the many museums, historic sites, and walking and trolley tours.  Website

The Discovery Museum
Field Trip to The Discovery Museums is a compelling and fun way to introduce STEM themes and provide hands-on opportunities for students to practice science and engineering. The hands-on exhibits and attentive education staff make learning exciting and memorable, while our topics and methods support the new Massachusetts Science and Technology/Engineering Curriculum Framework.  Website

The Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston
The ICA offers a robust variety of exhibitions, music, dance, film, talks, tours, family activities, and teen programming throughout the year. Expand your horizons with every visit and discover something new. The ICA’s dynamic visual arts program features major thematic exhibitions, surveys of leading contemporary artists, and new commissions, and introduces emerging artists in first-ever solo museum shows.  Website

The Old State House
Discover why the Revolution began here, with people and events that changed the world forever. Hear from famous revolutionaries like Samuel Adams, John Hancock, and John Adams, who debated basic ideas about self-government that we all believe today. Experience the true stories of ordinary people, whose lives were turned upside-down by revolutionary events and ideas. Explore the site of the Boston Massacre, where five men lost their lives. Relive the moment in July 1776 when the Declaration of Independence was first read to the people of Boston. Learn important things you never knew – things that are still important today.  Website

The Paul Revere House
Built around 1680, the Paul Revere House is the oldest remaining structure in downtown Boston and the only home on the Freedom Trail. Paul Revere purchased the former merchant’s dwelling in 1770, when he was 35 years old. He and his family lived here when Revere made his famous messenger ride to Lexington on the night of April 18-19, 1775 that would be immortalized by Longfellow’s famous poem Paul Revere’s Ride.  Website

USS Constitution Museum
Only yards away from “Old Ironsides,” the Museum is a “must see” for everyone visiting Boston, where interactive galleries take adults, families and children of all ages on a 200-year voyage. Learn how a wooden hull helped earn the nickname Old Ironsides. Discover how “Old Ironsides” has remained undefeated since being launched in 1797. Find out how school children contributed pennies to help save “Old Ironsides.” See how sailors ate a diet of hardtack and grog, and climbed masts 200 feet in the air.  Website

 

TD Garden Calendar of Events 2017-2018

TD Garden Calendar of Events 2017-2018

Sep 19, 2017 | Blog | 0 comments

Boston’s TD Garden is hosting a variety of concerts and events over the course of the next few months for major artists, sports teams and performers coming to Boston.

Getting to and from the TD Garden on the night of a busy concert can be a major hassle. If you need help, let A&A Metro Transportation take care of your transportation needs to and from the arena. Whether you need a motor coach, mini-coach or a Black Executive Sedan, we are here to provide our services to you.

If you’d like to reserve a vehicle you can call one of our booking agents anytime at 508-697-0117.

Here’s what’s happening at TD Garden:

September 12: The Weeknd
September 14: Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band
September 15: Arcade Fire
September 19: 2017 NHL Preseason: Bruins VS. Red Wings
September 21: 2017 NHL Preseason: Bruins VS. Flyers
September 22: Ed Sheeran
September 23: Ed Sheeran
September 25: 2017 NHL Preseason: Bruins VS. Blackhawks
September 27: Roger Waters
September 28: Roger Waters
September 29: Katy Perry – Witness: The Tour
September 30: Katy Perry – Witness: The Tour
October 2: Preseason: Celtics VS. Hornets
October 3: Barry Manilow
October 5: Bruins VS. Predators
October 6: Halsey: Hopeless Fountain Kingdom
October 7: Bruno Mars
October 8: Bruno Mars
October 9: Bruins VS. Avalanche
October 9: Preseason: Celtics VS. 76ERS
October 12: Pitbull and Enrique Iglesias Live! With CNCO
October 18: Celtics VS. Canucks
October 19: Bruins VS. Canucks
October 21: Bruins VS. Sabres

You can visit the entire TD Garden calendar here.

A&A Metro has been a family run business for over 60 years with a commitment to providing quality, safe and reliable transportation. Please call 508-697-0117  and we will help you with your specific needs or you can email us at info@aametro.com.

Tips for Planning Your Group Ski Trip in New England

Tips for Planning Your Group Ski Trip in New England

Sep 6, 2017 | Blog | 0 comments

It’s not too early to start planning your group ski trip and New England has an abundance of ski resorts for all type of groups.  A&A Metro Transportation will provide transportation for your group whether it is for a ski club, a church group or for one day or several days.  Besides the usual downhill trails, many resorts include other winter sports like snowshoeing, dog-sledding, snow-tubing, ice-fishing, cross-country skiing and ice-skating. It’s a good idea to start your planning early so you can take advantage of all the options that are available to you. The best tip for a successful group trip is to do your research on the various resorts and insure you get exactly what you want for your group. A&A Metro can also help you take advantage of some discounts that we’ve been offered for many of the resorts.

Here are some tips to consider when planning your group:

Consider the skiing level of your group
If your group has mixed abilities then look at a resort that has a varied terrain to keep everyone happy. New England Ski Resorts gives you a snapshot of the number of runs and the skiing levels available.

Pick the time
We all know we can’t control Mother Nature but fortunately most New England ski resorts have snowmaking machines, so even when the temperatures only get low at night, they are able to provide plenty of snow for the day. Keep in mind that novice skiers don’t appreciate the freezing cold that comes in January while ski enthusiasts are just happy the snow is guaranteed.

Accommodation size
If you have a large group size then you’ll most likely need to consider a hotel option while smaller groups can be accommodated in cottages or condominiums. You want to choose a resort that has a good balance between too little going on and too much. If there is too little, people will be looking around for things to do; if there is too much then it becomes more difficult for your group to stay together and be organized. Check with the hotel or other accommodations to help recommend good restaurants in the area for your group size.

Here are a few resources to help you find the perfect New England resort for your group:

Top Ten Family Ski Resorts in New England
Ski Vermont
Map of New England Ski Resorts

If you are considering a group ski trip have A&A Metro Transportation help your with your transportation. A&A Metro has been a family run business for over 60 years with a commitment to providing quality, safe and reliable transportation. Please call Kiley at 508-697-0117  x39 and he will help you with your specific needs or you can email him at kmcwilliam@aametro.com.

Visiting Wineries in Massachusetts

Visiting Wineries in Massachusetts

Aug 25, 2017 | Blog | 0 comments

Late summer and early fall is a great time to take advantage of New England’s many fine wineries and to enjoy some of the world’s finest wines. A&A Metro Transportation is here to help you explore the wide variety of wineries in Massachusetts while riding in style and luxury. Appreciate everything that the region has to offer while enjoying the scenery and a day of wine tasting. Here are some wineries in in the Massachusetts region:

Nashoba Valley Winery, Bolton
Nashoba has become a destination for families and friends to enjoy a quiet day in the countryside, sipping handcrafted wines that feature non-grape wines from fruit that has been grown for years in New England. If you are adventurous and not captured by the snobs of tradition, then explore and challenge your perceptions about wines featuring Blueberry wines, Cranberry wines, Pear wines, Ciders and about 10 different grape wines Like Vignoles, St. Croix, Reisling, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc and Pinot Noir. Nashoba has 50 picnic tables and offers their property to small gatherings of 8 or less people.

Please call 978-779-5521

Hardwick Vineyard and Winery, Hardwick
The Hardwick Vineyard and Winery is located on a quiet country road that winds around the Quabbin Reservoir, in the central Massachusetts town of Hardwick. In 1997 the Samek family fulfilled their life -long dream and bought the abandoned Giles E. Warner mansion, built in 1795 and its 150 acres of land. They began the painstaking process of authentically restoring it and today the mansion is fully restored to its original grandeur. While the house renovations were underway, the Sameks also started clearing the land to plant grapes. They now grow six varieties of French hybrid grapes and produce about 3,500 gallons of wine every year.

The family winery is now celebrating its fourteenth year in operation. Whether you come for a wine tasting or a wedding, whether you stay for an hour or overnight, you are encouraged to enjoy the house and its history, as well as the vineyard, gardens, and mountain vistas.

Please call 413-967-7763 or email John@hardwickwinery.com

Alfalfa Farm Winery, Topsfield
Alfalfa Farm Winery, an award-winning winery, is set on the grounds of a 300-year-old farm that once served as a dairy. It is family owned and operated and located in rural Topsfield, Massachusetts. Your visit will be both tasty and informative, and it will help support local, sustainable agriculture.They produce a variety of hand-crafted wines and host customized wine tastings for up to 80 guests in their tasting room. Alfalfa Farm Winery is open for public tastings in the summer on Sundays from 1-5 p.m. and in the fall on Saturdays and Sundays from 1-5 p.m. For a nominal fee, a souvenir etched glass taster is yours to keep, along with the opportunity to try five of a dozen or so hand-crafted artisan wines.

Please call 978-774-0014 or email alfalfafarm@comcast.net

Mill River Winery, Rowley
Located on 3.3 acres of the picturesque North Shore of Massachusetts, Mill River Winery reflects the history and charm of this area. Donna, a Ph.D. chemist, and Rick, an accomplished amateur wine maker, renovated Dodge’s Cider Mill and opened Mill River Winery in July 2011. Donna and Rick love wine making and its perfect combination of science, precision, passion and fun.
They produce handcrafted wines using the finest grapes from Massachusetts and other notable wine regions. Their 2010 Naked Chardonnay was awarded a silver medal by the American Wine Society and was a sign of great things to come.

Please call 978-432-1280 or email info@millriverwines.com

Westport Rivers Vineyard, Westport
In 1982 Bob and Carol Russell set themselves up on the sunny, South Coast because they knew the climate and soils were the perfect location for growing the kind of wine they love: gloriously aromatic, deliciously crisp wine. And it just so happens they were right because the winery has earned over 20 gold medals. When they purchased this historic 140 acre “Long Acre Farm”, they declared they would use this South Coast farmland both for agricultural products and for education about the value of working natural resources. The Russell Family has permanently preserved 400 acres of working farmland and forest.

Wines by glass, beer, and tasty bites in a comfortable setting are available and complimentary public tours are available – groups of 10 or more do require a reservation.

Please call 508-636-3423 x2 or email vip@westportrivers.com

Still River Winery, Harvard
Still River Winery is a warm and welcoming home-based winery located 25 miles west-northwest of Boston in the heart of scenic Harvard. The Holtzman Family, owners of Still River Winery, believe the best way to appreciate apple ice wine is to visit the winery and taste for yourself. For those unfamiliar with ice wines or wanting the chance to explore the wine making process in a special way, a personally guided tour offers the ideal setting to discover the science and art of making a world class, award-winning apple ice wine.

Please call 978-415-WINE (9463) or email info@stillriverwinery.com

If you plan to book transportation to a winery let A&A Metro Transportation help you. A&A Metro has been a family run business for over 60 years with a commitment to providing quality, safe and reliable transportation. Please call us at 508-697-0117 and one of our associates will help you with your specific needs or you can email us at info@aametro.com.