BELOIT -- Visit Beloit is offering five Beloit and Beyond Passport Trails for not only tourists, but also for residents to explore this year. These trails were put together to give people the opportunity to experience new places. They are also a great opportunity to win Beloit-related prizes.
In 2020, Visit Beloit started with a paper trail and that success helped propel these five digital trails. After partnering with Bandwango -- a software company -- these free passports are instantly delivered via text or email and are immediately available for use. From there, participants show their passports to participating venues to redeem discounts and become eligible for prizes.
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