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2024 SPRING TOURS
SUMMER IN GETTYSBURG
GETTYSBURG, PA (3 seats available)
AUGUST 5 - 8 $860 pp double / $1115 single occupancy
A true American history buff’s adventure; and a magnificent gourmet journey to experience some of the area's historic restaurants. Come join us for four days of beautiful historic Pennsylvania landmarks and countryside. Our trip includes a visit at the Gettysburg Museum of Civil War History, which boasts having the largest collection of Civil War relics in the world! We will enjoy a guided tour of the location and major events of the three day battle of Gettysburg. Then it’s on to visit Eisenhower farm and learn how it was used during his presidency. Our adventure also includes the Ghosts of Gettysburg Walking Tour, through the haunted County Courthouse and church, where so many amputations occurred - a spectral undertaker still continues to walk the area. We also visit Shriver House Museum for a heartfelt history of the stories from citizens that experienced the vicious battle. Finally we stop at David Wills House, a large museum and historic home where Abraham Lincoln put the finishing touches on the famous Gettysburg Address.
Day 1: Travel to Gettysburg , PA where we stay at the newly remodeled Best Western Hotel. Lunch is on your own enroute. Dinner is included at Hickory Bridge Farms.
Day 2: After breakfast (included) we board for the Gettysburg Museum of the Civil War, viewing the largest collection of Civil War relics. Enjoy a 2-hour guided tour of the Gettysburg National Military Park for a walk back in time, before lunch on your own at the Refreshment Saloon in Military Park. This afternoon we will visit The Eisenhower Farm for a self-guided tour of the beautiful home, grounds and farm. Dinner is included at the Dobbin House before meeting the Ghosts of Gettysburg on a guided walking tour.
Day 3: After breakfast (included) we travel to the Shriver House Museum to learn of the effects the Battle of Gettysburg had on this family and many others in the area. Our next stop is at the home of David Wills, a beautifully restored home and museum in the center of Gettysburg. This home is where Abraham Lincoln finalized his famous Gettysburg Address. After all this historic information, you will have some leisure time shopping in Gettysburg with lunch on your own and a stop at the Historic Round Barn that is family owned and operated for a wide variety of gifts and seasonal decorations that are as beautiful as the craftsmanship behind them! Tonight is a farm to table dinner (included) at the Mansion House 1757 Tavern.
Day 4: After breakfast (included) we board and spend the day traveling back to Ohio.
Included: Escorted transportation, luggage transfers, 3 nights lodging, 3 breakfasts, 3 dinners, entry to all attractions, and meal gratuities.
SUMMER IN BRANSON, MISSOURI
TOP OF THE ROCK & DOGWOOD CANYON
AUGUST 12 - 17 $1200 pp dbl / $1525 single
(7 seats available)
Get ready for six days of fun, entertainment, and unique adventures , as we travel to Branson, Missouri. We will visit Warm Springs Farms, a beautiful 300 acre ranch and a state-of-the-art breeding and training facility for the world renowned Budweiser Clydesdales. Want some history? You’ll enjoy our visit to the Titanic Museum, where you’ll see photos, historic information, and artifacts from this famous luxury cruise liner. Then we travel to the College of the Ozarks, for tons of activities, two museums, an old-fashioned grist mill, a fruitcake and jelly kitchen, a stained glass studio, and more. Also included is a visit to Dogwood Canyon, to see the 10,000 acre Ozark wildlife paradise, before experiencing a golf cart ride at Top of The Rock, meals in several great dining locations and most of all, being entertained by some of Branson’s best entertainers.
Day 1: We begin this impressive trip with a full day of travel from Ohio to the Drury Inn located in St. Peters, Missouri, where we will stay the night. Dinner is at the hotel or surrounding restaurants.
Day 2: After breakfast (included) we travel a short distance to Warm Springs Ranch for a guided walking tour, where we learn about the famous Budweiser Clydesdales and the beautiful Missouri ranch they occupy. Lunch is included at Maggie's Grill in Boonville, a local favorite. After lunch we travel to check in at the LaQuinta Inn & Suites in Branson. Dinner tonight (included) is at Paula Dean’s Family Kitchen, a family style dining experience and we’ll also enjoy a spectacular water & fire show in downtown Branson. You will be amazed by the dazzling interplay of water Fountains shooting 120-foot geysers and fire cannons blasting, all choreographed to light and music.
Day 3: Enjoy breakfast (included) and then board for a full day of fun. Our first stop of the day is at the Titanic Museum for a memorable review of the tragic wreckage of this luxury cruise liner. Then, it’s off to the College of the Ozarks for a guided tour of the college and lunch (included) at their state-of-the art restaurant training facility. We return to the hotel to freshen up before dinner (included) at Pasghetti’s, a truly Italian experience. After dinner we will enjoy one of Branson’s most talented entertainers, Clay Cooper.
Day 4: We start today with breakfast (included) and then it’s off to Top of the Rock, a golf cart tour featuring breathtaking views of this Jack Nicklaus signature course, the Ozark Mountains, and Table Rock Lake. You can also visit the museum and enjoy a buffet lunch (included) on the grounds. After lunch we travel to Dogwood Canyon Nature Park where we can see cascading waterfalls, crystal clear trout streams, bottomless blue-green pools, hand-built bridges and much more. Dinner tonight is at Pickin’ Porch Grill (included) a fun diner located inside the Branson Craft Mall; sure to be a favorite. After dinner we get to enjoy the Duttons Show, international touring and recording artists who perform bluegrass to classical music and everything between. Watch as they perform, using a variety of instruments, singing, dancing, and entertaining. A show you are sure to remember!
Day 5: After breakfast we load our luggage, then enjoy a leisurely morning in downtown Branson. We will then stop at Lambert’s for lunch (on your own) before we travel to the Drury Inn & Suites, O’Fallon, IL. Dinner tonight at the Drury Inn or surrounding restaurants.
Day 6: Today we travel back to Ohio, with lunch and rest area stops enroute.
Includes: Escorted transportation, 5 nights lodging, 5 breakfasts,
3 lunches, 3 dinners, admission to listed attractions, meal gratuities, and luggage transfers.
“WHEN CALLS THE HEART” - THE MUSICAL
SHIPSHEWANA, INDIANA (4 seats available)
AUGUST 26 - 27 $320.00 pp double / $395 single
Experience a theatrical celebration of truth, adventure, sacrifice, faith, and above all - love! The musical is brimming with excitement, comedy, and of course, romance! Elizabeth Thatcher is from a very wealthy family in Toronto, Canada, at the beginning of a promising teaching career, but deep down inside, she is feeling a bit, “restless.” When her older brother writes she might consider taking a teaching job in the great Canadian west, she decides that this is the break she has been waiting for! Saying goodbye to family and everything she has ever known, she begins the adventure of a lifetime! Mishaps, challenges, and new experiences ensue as the captivating and enchanting music takes you on a journey you will never forget!
Day 1: We begin this exciting trip with travel to Shipshewana, Indiana and check-in at the Blue Gate Garden Inn. We will travel downtown Shipshewana for an Amish buffet dinner before enjoying the presentation of “When calls the Heart” the musical. (included)
Day 2: After breakfast (included) we board for a morning of leisure and shopping in downtown Shipshewana. After lunch (on your own) we return to Ohio; rest stops enroute.
Included: Escorted transportation, 1 night lodging, 1 breakfasts, 1 dinner, 1 show, and meal gratuities.
2025 TOURS AND PRICING
****With the fluctuation of fuel prices, we have made the decision to price our 2025 tours a little later in the year, so that we may offer you the best price available. A special edition brochure with prices listed will be mailed in October, as well as published on our website. Once you receive yours in the mail and / or view prices here on the website, please contact us and we will be happy to help make your reservation. Thank you for your patience and we will talk with you soon.
CAJUN SPRING IN NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
MARCH 17 - 23, 2025
After the gloom of winter, travel with us to warm Louisiana, for a fun filled and informative tour of New Orleans. We will tour “Mardi Gras World” and get an indepth look at how the Mardi Gras was started and how it works. Plus, we will have a Certified Artist instruct us on how to make our own original Mardi Gras mask. Grab your “gator gear” for an exciting swamp tour through a private wildlife refuge to experience the wildlife and beauty of the Bayou. We will also visit Destrehan Plantation for some history of plantation life, a delicious Cajun cooking demo, dinner, and a “haunted night tour” on the plantation. We will have a guided tour of the “BIG EASY”, a visit to St. Louis Cathedral, and “Cabildo”, the French Quarter’s Museum of History. Put on your dancing shoes and celebrate on an evening Jazz Dinner Cruise. AND, enjoy some great Cajun food in some famous New Orleans restaurants.
Day 1: Today is a travel day with overnight at the Drury Inn, Nashville, TN, with
dinner (on your own) at the Drury Inn or nearby restaurants.
Day 2: After breakfast (included) we travel to New Orleans where we stay at the
Drury Plaza Hotel, a historic hotel in the heart of the French Quarter. We will have some free time to explore and a cajun dinner at the Court of Two Sisters Restaurant (included)
Day 3: After breakfast (included) we visit Mardi Gras World for the history and
traditions of the Mardi Gras. We will also have a certified artist instruct and assist us in building our own Mardi Gras mask. Next we travel to the Bayou to experience its primitive beauty, enjoy an authentic swamp tour, and lunch (included) in a privately owned wildlife area. The journey continues to Destrehan Plantation where we learn about plantation life and the people who built and made the plantation thrive. We will then enjoy a Cajun cooking demo with dinner included. The story continues as we embark on a “spooky” Haunted Night Tour of the plantation.
Day 4: After breakfast (included) we will travel with a local guide for a city tour of
“The Big Easy”. Get lost in the rich history, architecture, and iconic entertainment of New Orleans. Lunch today is on your own in the French Quarter with time to explore. We will visit Cabildo, located in Jackson Square, and the site of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. This landmark is one of Louisiana’s most significant historic buildings. We will also visit the St Louis Cathedral for a guided tour of this magnificent church, which has served worshipers since 1727. After a day of history, we will enjoy dinner at Mulate’s Cajun Restaurant, known worldwide as the”King of Cajun Dine and Dance” halls; featuring live Cajun music, and dancing and great Home-cooked Cajun food (included)
Day 5: After breakfast (included) we have some leisure time to explore New
Orleans on your own. Dinner tonight is a dining and relaxing cruise on the
Mississippi River, with authentic New Orleans jazz entertainment and stunning views of the evening skyline.(included)
Day 6: After breakfast (included) we travel to Hendersonville, TN for dinner at
Comer House, for some “Top Hog BBQ” (included) We spend the night at the Hampton Inn on our way back to Ohio.
Day 7: After breakfast (included) we travel home with lunch and rest stops
enroute.
INCLUDES: Escorted transportation, 6 nights lodging, 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch,
4 dinners, luggage service, admission to attractions, and meal gratuities.
THE INTERNATIONAL TATTOO FESTIVAL, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
APRIL 21 - 25, 2025
The largest spectacle of Music and Might in the United States of America offers an astounding display of inspirational military music, majestic massed pipes and drums, show stopping drill team maneuvers, and the inspiring flag raising ceremony. In addition, we will enjoy a fascinating trolly ride through historic Richmond, VA, a boat trip into the Atlantic Ocean to watch the Bottlenose Dolphins, visit the smallest National Park in America where the First Landing Cross is located, and Cape Henry Lighthouse. We will have free time for exploring, shopping or walking the beach; and of course, enjoy great food at some local Virginia Beach restaurants.
Day 1: Enjoy the ride as we travel south to Richmond, VA and overnight at the Drury Hotel, dinner is included at the Drury.
Day 2: After breakfast (included) we travel a short distance to meet our private trolley for a two hour guided tour of historic Richmond, VA. See the sights and learn about one of the most fascinating and oldest cities in America, while enjoying some local stories and humor from our local guide. Next we travel to Virginia Beach to the OceanFront Inn, where all our rooms are oceanfront.
Day 3: After breakfast (included), we start our day with free time to stroll along the 3-mile boardwalk, say hello to King Neptune watching over the sea and enjoy the beach. Next we board our boat in search of Bottlenose Dolphins and learn why Virginia Beach has the largest population on the East Coast. Dinner tonight is at Bubba’s Crabhouse & Seafood Restaurant, a delicious seaside experience (included)
Day 4: After breakfast (included) our final day in VA Beach will be active, as we meet our step-on guide for a tour of First Landing Park and Cape Henry Lighthouse. Our day comes to a climax with the inspirational Tattoo flag raising ceremony and the spectacular Tattoo military music performance. Dinner is on your own with many choices outside the Scope Arena.
Day 5: After breakfast (included) and all of our experiences in Virginia, we will travel back home to Ohio.
Includes: Escorted transportation, 4 nights lodging, 4 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner, admission to listed attractions, luggage handling, taxes and meal gratuities.
RIVER HOP & “THE GREAT STEAMBOAT RACE”
APRIL 27 - MAY 1, 2025
Join us for this exclusive tour that culminates with “The Great Steamboat Race”, an iconic 50+ year tradition of the Kentucky Derby Festival, that includes fun, food, bourbon, and riverboat racing.
Day 1: We begin our adventure by traveling to Newport, KY, where we will overnight at the Aloft Newport on the Levee Hotel, with free time to explore Newport & dinner on your own at nearby restaurants.
Day 2: Today we board the beautiful “Belle of Cincinnati”, a lovely paddle wheeler. Featuring Victorian decor, The Belle has two enclosed decks and an open-air top deck perfect for sightseeing. The first stop on the Ohio River is the town of Aurora, Indiana, where quaint shops, historic homes, and lovely scenery await.. We then continue our cruise with fun food, crafts, and songs, before navigating through the Markland Lock and Dam. Experience an up-close look at how our inland waterways operate. After dinner in the Belle dining room, we dock at Vevay, IN, and overnight at the lavish Belterra Resort and Spa. Retire for the night or try your luck at the casino. ($10.00 freeplay voucher)
Day 3: Today more fun and food await as we cruise into the beautiful Waterfront Park in Louisville, KY. We’ll check in at the Hampton Inn before heading out for a dinner and show at the famed Derby Dinner Playhouse.
Day 4: Today we tour some of Louisville’s major attractions, with a delicious lunch along the way. Then the much anticipated “grand finale” awaits back at The Belle of Cincinnati, as we race the legendary Belle of Louisville, complete with a bourbon tasting, a delicious meal, and all the “riverboat shenanigans” you can handle as you help cheer us to the finish line!! There is only one rule in a riverboat race: “there are no rules!”
Day 5: After breakfast (included) we board and travel a short distance to Safesplash, a unique facility dedicated to training the skill of swimming. From basic life saving techniques for infants and adults, to the specialized techniques needed by competitive athletes and Olympians, all with a hometown connection. We complete our journey as we travel back home. Lunch and dinner are on your own today.
Includes: Escorted transportation, 4 nights lodging, 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners, luggage service, admission to listed attractions, and meal gratuities.
SMOKY MOUNTAINS DREAMMORE RESORT
PIGEON FORGE, TN
MAY 13 - 16, 2025
Begin your summer with a trip to beautiful Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, with a stay at the luxurious Dollywood DreamMore Resort and Spa, located in the splendor of the Smoky Mountains. Laugh and be thoroughly entertained when we enjoy the Patty Waszak Show, the longest running variety show in Pigeon Forge. Stroll through Dollywood Theme Park and maybe enjoy a rollercoaster ride or just take in the beauty and excitement of the park. You will certainly enjoy the guided Dolly Parton history tour, a heartwarming look at the people, places, and experiences that helped to create one of America’s favorite entertainers. Some leisure time is included to shop and enjoy the Three Bears General Store for some unique gift ideas. A trip to the mountains wouldn’t be complete unless you experienced the chaos, side-splitting comedy, and wonderful entertainment at the Hatfield & McCoys Dinner Theater. Tired yet? Well, we will also have some free time to relax by one of the pools at the resort or really decompress with a session at the luxurious DreamMore spa.
Day 1: Travel through Ohio and Kentucky and arrive at the DreamMore Resort and Spa where we will enjoy dinner after check in. (included)
Day 2: After a breakfast buffet (included) we board for the short trip to the Patty Waszak Show, a one woman variety show, she is a phenomenal musician and a hilarious comedienne!. After lunch & shopping at the Apple Barn (included), we continued to Dollywood Theme Park for the afternoon. Dinner tonight is (on your own) at the Dollywood Theme Park. .
Day 3: After a buffet breakfast (included) we board and join our local guide for the Dolly Parton history tour. Tour includes a history of Dollywood, Dolly’s reading program “Imagination Library”, a back road drive past her grandpa’s church, and a chance to rub shoulders with her statue at the county courthouse. Lunch today is (on your own) at the Island. We will also visit the Three Bears General Store, a unique store specializing in creative items since 1979, including Make-UR-Bear Factory. An early dinner tonight will be a very entertaining experience at Hatfields and McCoys Dinner Theater (included) ENJOY!!
Day 4: After a buffet breakfast (included) we board and begin our trip back to Ohio, with rest area breaks and lunch break (on your own) en route.
Includes: Escorted transportation, 3 nights lodging, 3 breakfasts, 2 dinners, luggage transfers, taxes and meal gratuities.
S & S THEATER, NOAH”, LANCASTER, PA
MAY 21 - 23, 2025
Travel with us to Lancaster, PA to the magnificent Sight & Sound Theater for the live production of “Noah”. You will be captivated by the story of one of the most amazing biblical recounts of how God instructs the building of the Ark, protects Noah and his family, and changes the world. We will visit the Strasburg Railroad Museum, enjoy the Ryan & Friends comedy show, dinner at Hershey Farms, and a guided tour of the City of Lancaster.
Day 1: We begin with travel across Ohio and Pennsylvania to Lancaster, PA. where we check in at the beautiful Eden Resort. You will have some time to explore the grounds. We will then travel a short distance to Riehl’s Family Dinner Theater for a delicious meal and great comedy show from Ryan and friends.
Day 2: After a full buffet breakfast (included) we travel to the Railway Museum of Pennsylvania for a guided tour of one of the largest collections of preserved trains in America. Learn how trains helped build our country and see some of the originals that were used. Lunch is included at the Barn at Paradise Station and free time to do some shopping. We are off to the main event at the Sight & Sound Theater for the presentation of “Noah”. After the show, we will travel a short distance to the newly built Hershey Farm Restaurant for a traditional family style dinner.
Day 3: After a full buffet breakfast (included) we meet our local guide for a riding tour of historic Lancaster, PA. Enjoy the beautiful historic buildings and culture of this wonderful part of Pennsylvania. After the city tour, we continue with our return trip to Ohio.
Includes: Escorted transportation, 2 nights lodging, 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners, luggage service, admission to listed attractions and meal gratuities
