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Group Leader Brochure

2020 Tours

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Group Leader Brochure 2020 Issued - November 2019

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Table of Contents

Charter Equipment ...................... 4

56 Passenger ..................................................... 4

25 Passenger Mini-Bus ...................................... 4

49 Passenger Non-Deluxe ................................. 4

Contact Information ..................... 5

Sewickley Office Information .............................. 5

Monroeville Office Information ........................... 5

One Day Tours ............................ 6

Canton Classic Option I ..................................... 6

Canton Classic Option II .................................... 6

Harvest Delights ................................................. 6

Canton Palace Theater ...................................... 7

Foodie Field Trip ................................................ 7

Deck the Halls .................................................... 7

The NEW Amish Country Theater ..................... 8

Springtime in Amish Country ............................. 8

Trains in the Valley ............................................ 8

Real Housewives ............................................... 9

Amish Country Goodie Bag ............................... 9

Wine Cheese Chocolate .................................... 9

Wine and Cheese Please! ................................. 9

Academy Theater of Meadville ........................ 10

The Cutting Edge ............................................. 10

Boxcar Escapades on Horseshoe Curve ......... 11

Pennsylvania Trolley Museum ......................... 11

Chautauqua Belle ............................................ 12

National Comedy Center with the Chautauqua Belle ................................................................. 12

National Comedy Center .................................. 12

Lucy Land One Day ......................................... 12

Chautauqua Institution ..................................... 13

The New Tygart Flyer ...................................... 13

Queen Esther - One Day ................................. 13

Mountain Playhouse ........................................ 14

The Potomac Eagle ......................................... 14

Ohio Star Theater ............................................ 15

Farm to Table Agri-Tour .................................. 15

Steam Train Trail ............................................. 15

Fun in Tuscarawas County .............................. 16

Maritime Mystery Tour ..................................... 16

Das Dutch Dinner Theater ............................... 16

America’s Heroes ............................................ 17

Christmas in the Laurel Highlands ................... 17

Creativity .......................................................... 18

Pioneers and Heroes ....................................... 18

Punxsutawney Phil and Jimmy Stewart........... 18

Ramblin’ Route 30 ........................................... 19

Remember When ............................................. 19

VIP’s Visit VIP’s ............................................... 20

Johnstown Flood Revisited .............................. 20

Mount St. Macrina ............................................ 20

How do they do that? Yesterday and Today .. 21

Pittsburgh: Mountains! Rivers! Streets! .......... 21

Fall Fun ............................................................ 21

“I Love Lucy” Murder Mystery .......................... 22

Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree ................. 22

Tales of the Past .............................................. 23

Oldies and Goodies ......................................... 23

Dazzling Ligonier Diamond Christmas ............ 23

Mobsters, Molls, and Marinara ........................ 23

Wagon Wheels and Automobiles .................... 24

Cuyahoga Excursion........................................ 24

Train, Wine and Chocolate .............................. 24

Discover Cleveland .......................................... 25

Cleveland Cruise ............................................. 25

Amish Brown Bag Geauga County .................. 25

Amish Brown Bag Holmes County .................. 25

Tootie Fruitie .................................................... 26

Simply Sweet! .................................................. 26

Progressive Wine Tour I .................................. 27


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Progressive Wine Tour II .................................. 27

Ohio’s Sweetest Corner ................................... 27

Great Lakes Adventure .................................... 28

Buggy Talk ....................................................... 28

Amish Harvest .................................................. 28

Amish Tea Party ............................................... 28

Amish Christmas .............................................. 29

Multi-Day Tours ......................... 30

West Virginia Rail Adventure ........................... 30

West Virginia Rails 2 day ................................. 30

A Salute to American Legends ......................... 31

Queen Esther in Lancaster .............................. 31

Lucy Town Tour ................................................ 32

Noah’s Ark and the Creation Museum ............. 32

Three Days of Play ........................................... 32

Blue Crab Trail ................................................. 33

Thanksgiving at the Beach ............................... 34

Presidentially Virginia ....................................... 34

Homes of the Presidents .................................. 35

Calling All Quilters! ........................................... 35

Casino Tours ............................. 36

MGM Northfield Park ........................................ 36

The Rivers Casino ............................................ 36

Wheeling Downs .............................................. 36

Meadows Racetrack and Casino ..................... 36

Mountaineer, Wheeling & Meadows Casinos .. 37

Seneca Allegany One Day ............................... 37

Seneca Allegany Overnight .............................. 37

Seneca Niagara One Day ................................ 38

Seneca Niagara Overnight ............................... 38

Air and Cruise Tours .................. 39

Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta ............................. 39

Great Trains and Grand Canyons Air Tour ...... 39

Avalon Waterways ..................... 40

Romantic Rhine ................................................ 40

The Legendary Danube ................................... 40

Globus ........................................41

Nature’s Best Alaska ........................................ 41

Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines ...42

Grandeur of the Seas® .................................... 42

Group Leader Responsibilities ...43

Group Benefits ................................................. 43

Policy Page ...................................................... 44

Reservations/Payments ........................... 44

Refund Policy ........................................... 44

Multi-Day Tours ........................................ 44

One-Day Tours ......................................... 44

Coach USA Dollars .................................. 44

Important Notes................................................ 45

Departure Information Packets ................ 45

Multi-Day Tours ........................................ 45

Coach USA Responsibility ....................... 45

Travel Insurance ........................46

Notes..........................................48

2020 Calendar ...........................49


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CHARTER EQUIPMENT 56 PASSENGER

Deluxe Motorcoach

Air-conditioning

DVD

WiFi

Restroom

PA System

25 PASSENGER MINI-BUS Air-conditioning

DVD

PA System

WiFi

No Restroom

49 PASSENGER NON-DELUXE Air-conditioning

No Restroom

For more information about our coaches, please contact a Charter Representative!

(412) 761-7000

(800) 342-2349


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CONTACT INFORMATION SEWICKLEY OFFICE INFORMATION Pennsylvania Group Relations

110 Lenzner Court

Sewickley, PA 15143

(412) 761-7000 or

(800) 342-2349 x4173

Fax: (412) 741-7754

Merrill Jones

(412) 749-4173 (Direct)

[email protected]

[email protected]

MONROEVILLE OFFICE INFORMATION Lenzner Tour and Travel / Monroeville Mall

254 Monroeville Mall

Monroeville, PA 15146

(412) 372-3094

(800) 334-9937

Fax: (412) 372-3097

Sandy Steele

(412) 372-3094

[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]




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ONE DAY TOURS CANTON CLASSIC OPTION I Not available the last week of July or the first two weeks of August.

Join us as we travel to Canton, OH. Here you will begin your day with a stop at Harry London Chocolates/Fannie May’s Candies to browse and shop for delectable treats. Next, enjoy a delicious luncheon at one of Canton’s most prestigious restaurants. After lunch, there will be a guided city tour of Canton. You will visit the McKinley Monument and either the McKinley Museum and Presidential Library OR the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Cost per person starting at: $109.00

Includes: Transportation, lunch, stops per itinerary, step-on guide, candy bar from Harry London’s, meal and guide gratuities, and taxes

CANTON CLASSIC OPTION II April to June 24 and August through October

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday ONLY

This day is a salute to American Legends! Visit the McKinley Presidential Library and Museum. The Museum includes the McKinley gallery, The Street of Shops, and an amazing planetarium. President William McKinley’s mausoleum, the largest of any president in the United States, is in the McKinley National Memorial. The next stop is the National First Ladies’ Library, a National Parks Heritage site. This, two building destination includes the historic home of President McKinley’s wife, Ida McKinley, and the education and research center, showcases exhibits dedicated to educating the

public about the lives of the First Ladies of the United states. Lunch will be served at the historical Canton Women’s Club. Enjoy an animated tour of the Canton Classic Car Museum. This museum has something for everyone! MAPS Air Museum is located inside an airport hangar on the runways of the Akron-Canton Airport. Go behind the scenes of Fannie Mae and Harry London Chocolate Factory. Learn the step-by-step process they use to carefully craft their gourmet chocolates. Sample some their famous candy and then shop for all your favorites.


Includes: Transportation, lunch, stops per itinerary, gratuities, and taxes.

HARVEST DELIGHTS Travel to Amish Country to see Hershberger Farm Market and Bakery. Treat yourself to a delicious cider slushie or some delicious kettle corn while browsing the market. Visit the petting zoo and see the largest Belgian Draft Horse in the United States – Big King! Next, enjoy a family style feast at a local Amish home featuring apple and pumpkin pies. A tour of the Amish home follows lunch and everyone will receive cookies in the kitchen. Enjoy the wagon ride through the park to feed animals before you sample Wines at Breitenbach Winery.


Includes: Transportation, admission to all attractions per itinerary, lunch, meal gratuity, and taxes.


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CANTON PALACE THEATER Travel to Canton, OH where you will meet your guide. Arts in Stark Tour will feature unique artisans and candy with time to visit some of the area’s finest unique boutiques and enjoy samples from a local chocolatier. A holiday feast will follow at a local restaurant. A two-hour musical variety show will delight you at the Canton Palace Theater before departing home.

November 14, 2020 Only:

Holly Jolly Showtime

Cost per person starting at $110.00

Includes: Transportation, lunch, attractions per itinerary, step-on guide, meal and guide gratuities, and taxes.

FOODIE FIELD TRIP Monday, Wednesday, Friday only

Depart for Cleveland’s fabulous West Side Market in the Ohio City District. This is the oldest market of its kind in the U.S., featuring ethnic cuisine, baked goods, fresh meats, cheeses, produce, and so much more! Free time to browse and shop. Enjoy lunch at CROP (Creative Restaurant Operations Platform) rated number one in the city of Cleveland, located in a beautiful restored bank building across from the market. After lunch you will depart for Little Italy, drive through Lakeview Cemetery, which is the resting place of John D. Rockefeller, Elliot Ness, President Garfield, and many more. Before departing for home, you will enjoy a complimentary treat in Little Italy.


Includes: Transportation, admissions per itinerary, lunch and complimentary treat, step-on-guide, meal and guide gratuities, and taxes.

DECK THE HALLS Thursday and Friday, November through December

Travel with Coach USA to Ohio, where you will meet your guide and tour the interesting city of Akron. An early dinner will be served at Papa Joe’s in the Valley. Papa Joe’s is a family owned and operated Akron icon eatery! The Deck the Halls Event at Stan Hywet Mansion and Grounds will be your final stop of the day. Enjoy touring the fabulous mansion built by Goodyear Tire baron, Frank Seiberling. The grounds will be lit up with nearly a million lights, and you will enjoy the lights set to music every half hour. Treat yourself to some fresh baked gingerbread cookies and hot cider while you browse the gift shop. What a great start to your holiday festivities!


Includes: Transportation, admissions per itinerary, dinner, meal gratuity, and taxes.


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THE NEW AMISH COUNTRY

THEATER Travel with Coach USA to Ohio where you will meet your guide in Sugarcreek before going to Holmes County Flea Market for an exciting shopping experience featuring many local products or Walnut Creek Cheese. Then it’s on to the Berlin Encore Banquet Hall for a luncheon featuring Amish-style cooking and a two hour musical and comedy variety show. You will be delightfully entertained with the live bands, fabulous ventriloquist, audience participation, and hilarious comedy routines and skits! After a wonderful day in Ohio’s Amish Country, you will board the coach for your return home.

Special Shows!

March 12, 13 and 14, 2020:

When Amish Eyes are Smiling

October 21 and 28, 2020 (Wednesday):

Goblin’ Up the Music

Inquire about other dates that you are interested in.


Includes: Transportation, lunch, stops as per itinerary, step-on guide, meal and guide gratuities, and taxes.

SPRINGTIME IN AMISH COUNTRY April and May

Enjoy spring flowers, trees with blossoms, and the joy of the beautiful countryside coming back to life! After meeting your step-on guide at Shrock Heritage Village, you will enjoy visiting the Leather, Antique and Craft Malls. Find the hidden flowers for fun prizes! Next stop is Der Dutchman in Walnut Creek. Here you will enjoy a delicious family style lunch followed by free time to browse the many shops. After lunch, you will board the

coach for a pleasant back roads country tour. You will stop at the Lamp and Light Candle for a candle carving demonstration. Your last stop of the day will be at Broad Run Cheese and Swiss Heritage Winery, in their new tasting room, for spring sangria samples and award-winning cheeses!


Includes: Transportation, family-style feast, touring and admissions per itinerary, step-on guide, meal and guide gratuities, and taxes.

TRAINS IN THE VALLEY Available June – October, Wednesday – Saturday

NO SATURDAY IN OCTOBER

Travel with Coach USA to Akron, OH to the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Station. Enjoy a train ride to the Peninsula and the scenic views as you journey through Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Lunch is included at Papa Joe’s in the Merriman Valley. See the Goodyear Blimp Air Dock, the Soap Box Derby site, and more during the city tour of Akron. You will stop by Strickland Homemade Custard, the original creators of frozen custard and you will see the famous Peanut Shop, one of the original remaining Planters Peanuts stores before returning to Pittsburgh.


Includes: Transportation, lunch, admissions per itinerary, meal and guide gratuities, and taxes.


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REAL HOUSEWIVES April through November

Enough of those reality TV shows, this is the real thing! Meet your guide at Anna Erb’s Amish home for coffee and cinnamon rolls. After stopping at Hershberger Bakery and Farm Market you will have lunch at Esta Hershberger’s featuring a family style feast. Esta will explain more about the Amish Life Style. Watch Lydia make some of her most popular treats at Troyer Homemade Candies. Visit another Amish cottage industry started by Mary Troyer, Light for My Patch Candles. Watch her make her famous muffin candles. Walnut Creek Cheese is where the Amish ladies shop, which features bulk foods, spices, groceries, produce and the best ice cream in the county. Ice cream is included for all.


Includes: Transportation, family style lunch, admissions per itinerary, meal and guide gratuities, and taxes.

AMISH COUNTRY GOODIE BAG April through October

Fill your bag (provided by the guide) with treats from Ohio’s Amish Country! Meet your guide at Heini’s Cheese Chalet. Sample over 60 varieties of locally made cheeses. After receiving your chunk of cheese, walk across the street to Kauffman Bakery and sample several varieties of fresh baked goods. A loaf of bread is included for all. A buffet lunch will be served at the Farmstead Restaurant with Amish peanut butter whip! Stop at Coblentz Leather Shop and receive a leather key ring. There is time to feed the goats before finishing the day at Troyer Market. A jam is included for all, but there is also time to shop for bulk foods, spices, ice cream and more before you depart for home.


Includes: Transportation, family style lunch, admissions per itinerary, meal and guide gratuities, and taxes.

WINE CHEESE CHOCOLATE No Wednesday, Friday, or Sunday

Travel to Canton, Ohio to Harry London’s Chocolates for a tour and samples. Your guide will meet you here and you will receive a London Mint Candy Bar. Lunch will be served at Hartville Kitchen with time to shop at the fabulous flea market, see the nation’s largest hardware store and enjoy Chocolate Creations inside the market. You will stop at Maize Valley Winery for tasting before departing for home.



WINE AND CHEESE PLEASE! Arrive at Hans Tasting Room for cheese and crackers and breakfast sangria. There will be free time to visit Broad Run Cheese for shopping as well as Swiss Heritage Winery. Don’t forget to walk over to Breitenbach Winery for more samples. At Baltic Mills Winery there are four samples of their most popular labels waiting to be tried. Enjoy more varieties of cheeses and specialty crackers. A buffet lunch will be served before your tour of Raven’s Glenn Winery, which is located on the banks of the beautiful Tuscarawas River. An ice cream treat will be given to everyone at MacKenna’s Market, and there will be time to shop for meats, cheeses, bulk foods and baked goods before departing for home.




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ACADEMY THEATER OF MEADVILLE In December of 1885, Ernest P. Hempstead presented the Academy of Music to the people of Meadville. This “splendid temple of amusement” was designed by architect J. M. Wood. From the time it opened, the Academy Theatre housed local productions and hosted touring vaudeville shows. In the early 1900s it began showing films, and through 1980, it was known mostly as a movie theater. After a fire in the mid-80s, a group of citizens came together to save the ailing building. These Friends of the Academy restored the theatre to its original beauty and since then it has regained its status as Meadville’s home for all varieties of artistic and cultural events. You are in store for a delightful experience!

November 30-December 22, 2019: Annie

February 7 - 23, 2020: Hush Up Sweet Charlotte

April, 17 – May 10, 2020: Peter Pan

June 12 - 28, 2020: Mamma Mia

July 24 – August 2, 2020: A Bit of Broadway

October, 2019: Fiddler on the Roof

December 2020: TBA


Includes: Transportation, lunch, reserved seating, meal gratuity, and taxes.

THE CUTTING EDGE NO SATURDAYS

Arrive at Warther Cutlery for the NEW tour, demo and appetizers using the updated and exciting new line of Warther Cutlery which has been made for 100 years! Visit the new woodshop and enjoy delicious dips, spreads, and more while watching the knives being made. The beautiful new facility showcases the entire line of Warther Cutlery along with so much more. There is a new line of cutting boards and other kitchen accessories available. There will be a light lunch next door at the Warther Museum and a tour of the beautiful gardens, button house, and the family home. Sample some of the best desserts at Walnut Creek Cheese (coffee and water are included). Depart for Coblentz Chocolates, for more samples and Hans Tasting Room and Broad Run Cheese House before departing for home.




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BOXCAR ESCAPADES ON HORSESHOE

CURVE Board Amtrak’s, The Pennsylvanian at Johnstown Train Station. Ride the train to Altoona, PA around the famous Horseshoe Curve. Then travel by coach to Boyer’s Candy Outlet, home of the Mallow Cup. Visit Horseshoe Curve Visitor Center and Benzel’s Pretzel Outlet. Enjoy lunch, then a stop at the Railroader’s Memorial Museum. To end the day, enjoy wine tasting at Oak Spring Winery. This tour has a lot of walking and steps! Wear comfortable walking shoes!


Includes: Transportation, lunch, train ride, touring and admissions per itinerary, guide, wine tasting, meal and guide gratuities, and taxes.

Note: A valid photo I.D. is required for security purposes.

PENNSYLVANIA TROLLEY MUSEUM Join us as we travel the short distance to Washington, PA to the Red Pump Spirits for a tour and tasting. Lunch will be enjoyed at the Doubletree by Hilton, at the Meadowlands. At the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, you will ride into the past on a restored antique trolley. Enjoy a scenic four-mile ride with a uniformed operator on a vintage streetcar. Then take a guided tour of 15 historic trolleys at the Trolley Display Building and visit the museum store. A stop at Sarris Candies before heading home will make your day just perfect!


Includes: Transportation, lunch, admission to Red Pump Spirits, the Trolley Museum, shopping at Sarris Candies, meal gratuity, and taxes.


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CHAUTAUQUA BELLE June, July, August, September

Travel to Chautauqua, NY where you will have a guided tour of the historic Chautauqua Institution. Enjoy a buffet lunch at the Historic Lenhart Hotel. Board the Chautauqua Belle for a steamboat adventure with history of the Northern end of Chautauqua Lake. See the beautiful multimillion-dollar homes, once owned by the Studebakers, the Packard’s, the Edison’s and the Heinz’s, and learn what made the country an industrial giant in the late 1800’s.


Includes: Transportation, lunch, admissions per itinerary, step-on guide, meal and guide gratuities, and taxes.

NATIONAL COMEDY CENTER WITH

THE CHAUTAUQUA BELLE September and October Only

Travel to Jamestown, NY where you will board the Chautauqua Belle for a cruise along the Chadakoin River. Enjoy a barbeque lunch while cruising on the river before arriving at the National Comedy Center. Spend the afternoon at this new and exciting museum. You will have a great time learning about comedy, laughing and discovering new comedians and sticking with the classics! The National Comedy Center has been ranked the top new attraction in the country by USA Today, Time Magazine, Conde Nast, the Wall Street Journal and many others!



NATIONAL COMEDY CENTER Travel to Jamestown, NY to the National Comedy Center. This is the first state-of the art museum dedicated to telling the vital story of comedy in America. The museum celebrates comedy’s great minds and unique voices from Charlie Chaplin to Dave Chappelle. You will have plenty of time to explore the exhibit before heading home.


Includes: Transportation, admission to National Comedy Center, and taxes.

LUCY LAND ONE DAY July and August

Travel to Jamestown, NY, hometown of Lucille Ball. Enjoy a driving tour of Jamestown to see the famous sites from Lucy’s past. Have a wonderful luncheon in the Tropicana Room, modeled after Ricky Ricardo’s famous Manhattan night club. Following lunch, you will have the opportunity tour the Desi-Lucy Museum, Desilu Studios and the National Comedy Center before departing for home.


Includes: Transportation, lunch, admissions per itinerary, meal gratuity, and taxes.


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CHAUTAUQUA INSTITUTION Sundays only in July and August

Travel to Chautauqua Institution in Chautauqua, NY. A plated lunch will be served at the famous Athenaeum Hotel. Spend the afternoon browsing and shopping at Art in the Park. Here you will find more than 60 artists and craftspeople participating to display their paintings, jewelry, pottery, carvings, and other works. Enjoy a leisurely walk throughout the beautiful grounds of Chautauqua. Capture the scenery and memories as you board the Chautauqua Belle and cruise from Chautauqua to Mayville, NY.


Includes: Transportation, lunch, boat cruise, meal gratuity, and taxes.

THE NEW TYGART FLYER Travel to Elkins, WV to board the NEW Tygart Flyer. This vintage diesel-powered passenger train has gained a reputation as one of the most relaxing mountain wilderness excursions in our Mountain Rail Adventure portfolio. The 4-hour, 46 mile round trip departs at 11 a.m. from the restored Elkins Depot on Railroad Avenue. Enjoy a buffet lunch while on board.


Includes: Transportation, buffet lunch, 4-hour train excursion, meal gratuity, and taxes.

QUEEN ESTHER - ONE DAY Sight & Sound’s Millennium Theater invites you to a brand new original stage Production! Set in the opulent yet perilous Persian Empire, QUEEN ESTHER is a captivating tale of beauty and bravery. Experience one the most riveting Bible stories as it comes to life with magnificent sets, special effects and live animals!

Note: This tour can be done with recommended meals added at Miller’s Smorgasbord, Plain and Fancy Restaurant, Hometown Kitchen, or Good and Plenty.

Cost per person starting at:

$250.00 (Sat) $240.00 (Fri) $225.00 (Tue-Thurs) Includes: Transportation, lunch, reserved seating, meal gratuity, and taxes.


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MOUNTAIN PLAYHOUSE Travel to Jennerstown, PA, for a wonderful luncheon at the quaint Green Gables Restaurant. After lunch, enjoy a show at the renowned Mountain Playhouse, which is adjacent to the restaurant. A most relaxing and pleasant experience awaits you.

June 16 – June 28, 2020:

Honky Tonk Angels (Musical)

July 7 – 19, 2020:

Perfect Wedding (Farce)

July 21 – August 9, 2020:

Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story (Musical)

August 11 – 23, 2020:

Popcorn Falls (Comedy)

Sept 15 – 27, 2020:

Ripcord (Comedy)

September 29 – October 11, 2020:

Sanders Family Christmas (Musical)


Includes: Transportation, lunch, reserved seating, meal gratuity, and taxes.

The Original Pie Shoppe can be added for no additional cost.

THE POTOMAC EAGLE Depart for Cumberland, MD to have a buffet lunch before you board The Potomac Eagle. The excursion is a 3-hour trip that goes southbound through the Trough to Sycamore Bridge and back. (It is approximately 35 miles round-trip.) There is no layover and will passengers stay on-board.


Includes: Transportation, buffet lunch, three hour train ride, meal gratuity, and taxes.


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OHIO STAR THEATER April – December

An international tour is just a short drive away! Enjoy the cheese nibbles at Walnut Creek Cheese. A short walk across the street will lead you to see the World’s largest Cuckoo Clock. Hungry visitors will enjoy lunch at Dutch Valley Restaurant before a show at the Ohio Star Theater.



May – July:

A Simple Sanctuary

August – October:

Josiah for President

November – December:

The Christmas Tree Ship

NOTE: If travelling on (Wednesday in October only), Thursday, Friday or Saturday a stop can be made at Holmes County Flea Market instead of Walnut Creek Cheese and the Cuckoo Clock.

FARM TO TABLE AGRI-TOUR Wednesday Only, June - October

Happy! Happy! Rise and Shine! Start the day early to travel to Ohio to an Amish Farm and have a behind-the-scenes tour of a working Amish produce farm. You will learn about the various techniques used to sustain and extend the growing season. Enjoy a sit-down lunch with the Amish family and learn the customs of preparing a meal without the use of modern technology while your group enjoys a homemade lunch that is sure to please.



STEAM TRAIN TRAIL May through October

Thursday, Friday, Saturdays ONLY

Start the day at the world’s largest private collection of 20 locomotive engines of the late Jerry Jacobson at the Age of Steam Roundhouse. The turntable offers an impressive glimpse into the former life of this 18-stall brick roundhouse. Enjoy lunch amongst the carvings at The Ernest Warther Museum and Gardens. There are over 65 hand carved masterpieces that await you. Warther created perfectly scaled working replicas of steam engines, including the Lincoln Funeral Train. The Dennison Railroad Depot Museum is a National Historic Landmark that will take you back in time to experience the beautifully restored 1873 Pennsylvania Railroad depot. There are railroad cars and interactive learnings for all ages!

NOTE: This tour requires proper shoes that cover the entire foot. (NO sandals, flip flops or beach shoes). Waivers will need to be signed the day of the tour.




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FUN IN TUSCARAWAS COUNTY June through October

Wednesday Only

This tour is for all those late risers! Travel to downtown New Philadelphia to OV Harvest. Here, they showcase a wide range of extra virgin and flavored olive oils as well as aged balsamic vinegars. Demonstrations and tastings will please the palate while learning about the health benefits of adding oils to your everyday meals. Shop for locally sourced produce, herbs, baked goods, honey, handmade soaps and more at the Tuscarawas Valley Farmers Market. Next you will go to Warther Cutlery. This brand new facility offers a firsthand look at the manufacturing of the world famous Warther Knives. Learn the knife techniques and uses with an onsite kitchen knife demonstration. End your day with a gourmet meal prepared by an executive chef at the Tool Shed at Breitenbach Wine Cellars and Vineyards. This smorgasbord will feature seasonally fresh products sourced from local farmer’s markets. Wine pairing suggests are also featured during this culinary experience.


Includes: Transportation, admissions per itinerary, meal gratuity, and taxes.

MARITIME MYSTERY TOUR May through October

Enjoy a Mystery Tour that will explore what sits on the water, and what can be made with water. Water, Water everywhere! Oh what a mystery!


Includes: Transportation, a full day of surprises, gratuities, and taxes.

DAS DUTCH DINNER THEATER At the Das Dutch Village Inn in Columbiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania Dutch tradition is served up in a hearty style with delicious entrees, vegetables, and desserts. Besides the scrumptious four-course plated meal, there is a great theater entertainment with heartwarming comedies, dramas, and musicals. Before heading home, there will be time to browse the shops and the bakery. The Horst and Witmer Families of Das Dutch invite you to be their guests this coming year!

Call for show dates!


Includes: Transportation, lunch reserved seating, meal gratuity, and taxes.


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AMERICA’S HEROES Somerset County, Pennsylvania has been called “America’s County” because of the two life-changing events in which heroes lived and died in 2001 and 2002. Come and experience the places and hear the stories. Pay your respects at the Flight 93 National Memorial including both the Memorial Plaza with the Wall of Names of the Heroes of Flight 93 and the Visitor Center, as well and “The Tower of Voices”. The 93 foot tall tower houses 40 wind chimes that provides harmonious sounds reminding us of the 40 heroes who came together and gave their lives. Lunch will be a smorgasbord at Oakhurst Tea Room. Next, visit Flight 93 Memorial Chapel, which was dedicated to the memory of the 40 heroes of Flight 93. The final stop of the day will be Quecreek Mine Rescue site where nine miners were miraculously rescued from 240 feet beneath the earth.

Costs per person starting at: $94.00


NOTE: If you would like to add on the Somerset Historical Center for a maple syrup demo, or Glades Pike Winery for wine tasting, there would be an additional charge. Please inquire if you have an interest.

CHRISTMAS IN THE LAUREL

HIGHLANDS Available Thanksgiving through New Years

NO MONDAYS

Connellsville has a new and amazing site to enjoy! Harry Clark’s HO Scale Model Railroad display is one of the most incredibly built model railroads you will ever see. The railroad is located in the Connellsville Canteen, a recreated B & O Train Station that commemorates the women who served the troops on trains passing through during WWII. Next to the Canteen and Train Display you find Appalachian Creativity Center, a unique gallery featuring artwork and various crafts of local artists. Next, is a stop at Colebrook’s Chocolates to try some delicious samples! Enjoy a light snack at Craftique Collections in Greensburg. A walk through Greensburg’s Ramada Hotel Parade of Trees will follow, where local businesses decorate the trees and you vote for your favorites. DiSalvo’s Station Restaurant is located in the restored train station where dinner will be served. The last stop of the day will be Overly Country Christmas with more than a million lights. There will be time for the bonfire, train display and shopping.


Includes: Transportation, light snack, lunch, admissions per itinerary, step-on guide, meal and guide gratuities, and taxes.


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CREATIVITY Creativity is the theme of this day…..what others have done and what you will do!

Begin the day at the Big Mac Museum in Irwin, to meet your local step-on guide. Explore this McDonald’s Restaurant that is also a museum dedicated to the inventor of the Big Mac sandwich. See the world’s largest Big Mac (good photo op) and lots of McDonald’s memorabilia. The next stop of the morning will be at the Latrobe Art Center where you will create an art project – a set of 4 hot pad/coasters. There will be enough time to browse through the art center and the attached gift shop. Enjoy a delicious luncheon in the beautiful setting of DiSalvo’s Station, a restored Amtrak railroad station. A brief tour will highlight the stop here. Then, it’s on to St. Vincent College where a visit to the gristmill, built by the Benedictine monks and in continuous operation since 1854 will be explored. There is a presentation on the mill operation and its history. There is an opportunity to purchase various flours as well as breads made from grains grown at St. Vincent by local farmers. The last stop of the day will be at Craftique Collections, a large store with dozens of individual booths featuring items from many suppliers offering florals, knits, candles, candies, jewelry, kitchen items, home décor, and much more. Enjoy a beverage and a small snack in the Café, courtesy of Craftique.



PIONEERS AND HEROES After meeting your guide, travel to Quecreek Mine Rescue Memorial. Learn about the nine miners who were trapped 240 feet beneath a farmer’s field. Stop at the Original Pie Shoppe of Ligonier for some shopping and receive an apple pie. A delicious lunch will be served at a restored train station, DiSalvo’s Station. On the campus of St. Vincent College visit the Fred Rogers Center. There is also time to view the amazing early American coverlets/quilts. The last stop of the day will be at the Lincoln Highway Heritage Museum to learn the history of the Lincoln Highway – Route 30! Pie will be served with a beverage before departing for home.


Includes: Transportation, lunch, admissions per itinerary, pie/beverage, a step-on guide, meal and guide gratuities, and taxes.

PUNXSUTAWNEY PHIL AND JIMMY

STEWART Travel to Punxsutawney, PA where you will meet Punxsutawney Phil. A local guide will take you on a tour that includes Gobbler’s Knob where Phil does his “important” weather prediction. A lunch will be provided before going to Indiana, PA where you will have a driving tour of the city. While in Indiana, you will tour the Jimmy Stewart Museum and enjoy a live presentation by a local gentleman doing an excerpt from one of Jimmy’s most beloved films, as Jimmy!


Includes: Transportation, lunch, touring and admissions per itinerary, step-on guide, meal and guide gratuities, and taxes.


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RAMBLIN’ ROUTE 30 A Dine-Around along this Historic Highway!

Begin the day with a rest stop at the Big Mac Museum in Irwin, which was built to honor Jim Delligatti, the inventor of the Big Mac. There are timelines, exhibits, and memorabilia regarding McDonald’s, including the World’s Largest Big Mac! Next stop will be Craftique Collections, which is a large consignment shop which offers a wide selection of new goods from clothing to home décor and much more. Lunch will be at Carol and Dave’s Restaurant in the village of Ligonier. Visit to the Historic Compass Inn where docents will share history and add some fun with etymology, the origins of words and phrases. There will be a quick stop at the Original Pie Shoppe to purchase delicious baked goods and receive an individual apple pie. The last stop of the day will be at the Lincoln Highway Museum to see nostalgic photos and artifacts of travel along the road. A pie and beverage will be served at the 1938 Lincoln Highway Diner before departing for home.


Includes: Transportation, step-on guide, admissions per itinerary, meal and guide gratuities, and taxes.

REMEMBER WHEN Enjoy a day of nostalgia, music and memories!

After meeting your local guide at The Big Mac Museum, you will go to DeLallo’s Italian Marketplace. This is the flagship store and headquarters of the George DeLallo Company, home of fine Italian foods. Each tour member receives a jar of their famous spaghetti sauce. Ferrante’s Lakeview Restaurant will provide a delicious lunch and show featuring Cathi Rhodes and Chris Collins bringing you “Jimmy Stewart”. You will hear a synopsis of one of Jimmy Stewart’s movies, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Harvey or It’s a Wonderful Life. You will receive a complimentary beverage and snack at Craftique Collections while browsing and shopping at the Art and Craft Mall.


Includes: Transportation, lunch, show, light snack, step-on guide, meal and guide gratuities, and taxes.


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VIP’S VISIT VIP’S Today you will visit the Fred Rogers Center, with a beautiful “green” building that houses a detailed exhibit of the life of Fred Rogers

You will meet your local guide in Irwin before you visit the Big Mac Museum. The only McDonalds Restaurant of its kind in the world – it has the world’s largest Big Mac! Next, arrive at the campus of St. Vincent College, home of the Steeler’s Training Camp!

Next, you will have a guided tour at St. Vincent’s Basilica, with its many stained glass windows. While on campus you will visit the St. Vincent Gristmill – the gristmill has been in operation since 1854. Lunch will be at DiSalvo’s Station Restaurant, located in a restored train station. You will then make a set of 4 hot pads/coasters at the Latrobe Art Center. You may even purchase some beautiful artwork from the gift shop. To complete your day you will stop at Craftique Collections which offers 7,000 square feet of shopping pleasures at reasonable prices.



Note: Sand Hill Berries and Green Dance Winery may be used instead of Craftique Collections. The cost per person start at: $108.00 if you would like this.

JOHNSTOWN FLOOD REVISITED After you pick up your local guide, you will travel to the Johnstown Flood Museum in Johnstown, PA. You will have a guided tour that includes an exhibit showing the movement of the flood, items recovered, and news articles. You will see the Academy Award winning film “The Johnstown Flood.” Ride the Johnstown Incline Plane that was built after the flood of 1889 as a means of escape from the city as well as transportation in and out of Johnstown, which is currently used. Drive through Grandview Cemetery which provides a view of the 777 graves of the unknowns of the 2209 lives lost on that fateful day. You will have a delicious luncheon at an area restaurant before you go to the Johnstown Flood National Memorial. Here you may view many photos and exhibit and hear about the Southfork Dam from a park ranger. There is an optional film here as well to learn about that fateful day.

Cost per person starting at: $105.00.

Includes: Transportation, admissions per itinerary, lunch, step-on guide, meal and guide gratuities, and taxes.

MOUNT ST. MACRINA Travel to the Connellsville Canteen which offers a look at the world during World War II. There is an exhibit of World War II memorabilia, photos and bios of local veterans who served during the war. See a 25x50 foot layout of the HO Scale trains all made from scratch at the Henry Clark Railroad Display. There is time at Colebrook Chocolates for samples and an opportunity to purchase fine chocolates. Lunch and a tour of Mount St. Macrina, a Uniontown Monastery for the Byzantine Catholic Order of Sisters of St. Basil. The retreat house, is a stunning mansion once owned by J.V. Thompson, a leading figure in the coal and coke boom in the late 19th century. There will be a driving tour of the city of Uniontown at the conclusion of the day.




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HOW DO THEY DO THAT? YESTERDAY AND TODAY The day will begin at Brantview Maple Farms. Enjoy an indoor guided tour which shows the process of tapping trees for maple syrup and processing it to create various products. There is a live demonstration, exhibits, samples and shopping in the Sugar Camp Store. While the process hasn’t changed too much from yesterday, there are many new tools and processes to learn about. There will be a wagon ride through the 300-acre maple tree farm which shows the ground operations first-hand, (weather permitting). Have a delicious luncheon at Coal Miners’ Café. Stop at the Original Pie Shoppe of Ligonier to purchase some bakery. The cinnamon rolls are still made as they were in 1947 by the Pie Shoppe’s original owner when he was a Navy cook on a battleship! An individual size apple pie will be given to everyone. Compass Inn Museum was established in 1799 as a stagecoach stop on the Philadelphia-Pittsburgh Turnpike. See how they did many things “yesterday.” From wagon and stagecoach travel to blacksmithing, inn keeping and cookhouse food preparation, ingenious methods of making do with what they had. See a demo of donut making or ice cream making as they did it so long ago. Samples for all!


Includes: Transportation, admissions per itinerary, lunch, a step-on guide, meal and guide gratuities, and taxes.

PITTSBURGH: MOUNTAINS! RIVERS!

STREETS! May through October

Sit back and relax aboard The Explorer! Enjoy this 90-minute scenic, informative, relaxing cruise on Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers. Lunch will be served at the LeMont Restaurant atop Mount Washington. What a View! Board the motor coach for a 2-hour guided city tour with a ride on the famous Duquesne Incline.



FALL FUN Available September and October

Start your day with St. Vincent Gristmill and General Store which was built in 1854 by the Benedictine Monks. Enjoy a red-carpet welcome from the Ramada of Ligonier, followed by a delicious Bar-B-Que lunch. Cathi Rhodes and Eric Harris will perform All Star Country Music Revue, featuring a variety country music favorites. Enjoy the pumpkin carving demo, hayride and pumpkin souvenir at Faranda Farms before departing for home.




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“I LOVE LUCY” MURDER MYSTERY Somebody has some ‘splainin’ to do when America’s favorite red head turns up dead. Has Ricky tired of her attempts to join his show? Is Ethel fed up with her wacky schemes? Or has Fred finally found a way to get rid of his least favorite neighbor?

Enjoy a red-carpet welcome from Ramada of Ligonier, with a delicious 1950’s themed buffet lunch. See if you can figure out who “done it” as the cast from Mystery’s Most Wanted present the “I Love Lucy” Murder Mystery show. Follow this with a visit to the Latrobe Art Center where you will express your talent working on a Lucille Ball art activity.

Costs starting at: $95.00

Includes: Transportation, lunch, attractions, entertainment, meal gratuity, and taxes.

ROCKIN’ AROUND THE CHRISTMAS

TREE Available November and December

You will start your day with a red-carpet welcome from Ramada of Ligonier, followed by a traditional Christmas buffet. After lunch, you will hear the “Holiday Musical Revue” performed by Cathi Rhodes, will surely put you in a Christmas mood. There will be free time to browse and shop in downtown Ligonier while enjoying the festive lights and decorations of the town square. A candlelight tour at the Compass Inn Museum follows with candlelit wreaths and trees plus delicious mulled cider. There will be a stop at the “Old General Store” and “The Country Pie Shoppe” where everyone receives a mini pie. To round out your Christmas tour, you will have an opportunity to drive through the beautiful holiday light display at Overly’s Country Christmas.


Includes: Transportation, Christmas holiday luncheon, attractions, entertainment, meal gratuity, and taxes.


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TALES OF THE PAST Available all Year

Discover first-hand how drinking spirits impacted 18th century military life on the “History and Hops” tour at Fort Ligonier. You will see how Spruce Beer was made and sample the concoction created by troops to prevent scurvy. After exploring the fort, a local craft beer is served for everyone. The Ramada Inn of Ligonier will welcome you for lunch, followed by the Murder Mystery Comedy show by Mystery’s Most Wanted – perhaps an Alfred Hitchcock parody! A guided tour of Compass Inn Museum with costumed docents to tell the story of life during the early 1800’s. Stop at the Original Ligonier Pie Shoppe for some bakery items before heading home.



OLDIES AND GOODIES Start the day with some shopping in Ligonier. There are more than 30 specialty shops to explore. Ramada Inn of Ligonier will give you a red carpet welcome and a delicious lunch. Sit back and relax while Cathi Rhodes sings her Sentimental Jukebox Journey. There will be a tour of the Southern Alleghenies Art Museum before you visit the Lincoln Highway Experience. Here, is the tribute to the Lincoln Highway, designated in 1913 as America’s first coast to coast highway, stretching from New York City to San Francisco. Enjoy a slice of pie and a cup of coffee at the 1938 diner onsite, and a souvenir postcard.


Includes: Transportation, lunch, entertainment, admissions per itinerary, meal gratuity, and taxes.

DAZZLING LIGONIER DIAMOND

CHRISTMAS Start the day with a Candlelight tour at the Compass Inn Museum. This 1799 stagecoach stop will have candlelit wreaths and trees. Ramada Inn of Ligonier will give you a red carpet welcome and a delicious Christmas lunch. There is free time to shop in downtown Ligonier and visit the Festival of Lights. Enjoy a “Holiday Show” at the Diamond Theater. Stop at Overly’s Country Christmas to see the live nativity, bonfire and train display.

Cost per person starts at: $105.00


MOBSTERS, MOLLS, AND MARINARA Available All Year

Come join the party at this gin joint, set in the roaring twenties where every night was New Year’s Eve. But “speak easy” because the bathtub gin ain’t the only think that’ll kill ya! Solve the murder of a local Chicago crime boss. Who knows, you may even be the mug who saves the day!

Ramada Inn of Ligonier will roll out the red carpet and serve a buffet lunch. Enjoy Mobsters, Molls, and Marinara the Murder Mystery Show by Mystery’s Most Wanted. See who don it! Stop for a slice of pie and cup of coffee at the Lincoln Highway Experience. A tribute to the Lincoln Highway designated in 1913 as America’s first coast to coast highway, stretching from New York City to San Francisco.

Cost per person starts at: $92.00



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WAGON WHEELS AND AUTOMOBILES April through May

The morning adventure is at Wagon Trails. This park features more than 300 animals around the world. Ride a Safari truck through 62 acres, providing an up-close glimpse of the animals. Lunch is at Saratoga Restaurant. This all-time favorite restaurant has been serving up great food since 1916. Explore the National Packard Museum. Learn about the family, the industry, and the automobiles, including the classics dating back to 1903. Take a tour of the beautiful Upton House. This house became the temporary center of the National American Woman Suffrage Association in 1903. Mrs. Upton was instrumental in getting women the right to vote in the United States. The final stop is Jimmies Italian Specialties. You will think you are in Italy! There are homemade noodles, tomato sauce, wines and much more. The deli case includes all different imported olives, salads and cheeses. Your sweet tooth will love the twenty foot bakery case that is filled with grandma’s goodies!



CUYAHOGA EXCURSION April through October

Tuesday through Saturday

Enjoy a scenic train ride from Akron to Peninsula on the Cuyahoga National Park Train Ride. The historical train ride is one of the longest and oldest tourist excursion railways in the U.S. Enjoy the wood-fired pizza from 3 Palms Pizzeria before shopping around the beautiful town of Hudson. Before travelling back to Pittsburgh you will tour Stan Hywett Hall and Gardens. A 65 room Tudor Revival Manor House and historic gardens and grounds make up this estate, which once belonged to F.A. Seiberling, the co-founder of

Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. Tour at least 30 rooms and the beautiful gardens at Stan Hywet.



TRAIN, WINE AND CHOCOLATE May through September

Tuesday through Saturday

Ride the rails through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. During your two-hour train ride, a USA park ranger will be on the train car to give you the “Voices of the Valley” tour. There is free time for shopping around the picturesque town of Hudson. Enjoy lunch at Papa Joe’s followed by wine tasting at a local winery. The last stop will be at Harry London’s Chocolates for gourmet chocolates, fudges and candies that keep your taste buds happy!




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DISCOVER CLEVELAND April through December

Travel to Cleveland, Ohio to everyone’s favorite foodie destination – West Side Market. There are more than 100 vendors offering an array of diverse, ethnic foods. Lunch will be at the oldest ethnic restaurant in Cleveland, Sokolowski University Inn. This establishment specializes in Polish and Eastern European cuisine. Enjoy more than 20 miles of facts and fun on a Trolley Tour in Cleveland. This is one of the most reliable and pleasant ways to see Cleveland. You will learn how to make ice-cream while touring a local store. The final stop is Breezewood Gardens and Gifts, a unique garden center and gift shop.


Includes: Transportation, lunch, admissions per itinerary, guide and meal gratuities, and taxes.

CLEVELAND CRUISE April through November

Wednesday, Friday, Saturday

Travel to Cleveland, OH and enjoy a two-hour narrated cruise on the Nautica Queen. A buffet meal will be on the boat along with entertainment. Don’t forget to bring your coolers, ice packs and grocery bags! There will be plenty of time at West Side Market – everyone’s favorite food destination. Savor an ice cream at Mitchell’s Ice Cream before finishing the day at the Cleveland Botanical Gardens.



AMISH BROWN BAG GEAUGA

COUNTY April through November

Monday through Saturday

Enjoy the day and fill your bag in Ohio’s Amish Country Treats. Begin the day at the Middlefield Swiss Cheese House, where you will taste samples of fine cheeses as you browse through the cheese store. A variety of cheeses are available for purchase, in addition to the bag of cheese for your own brown bag to take home. Visit the museum and see how the cheese industry has changed over the years. Another seasonal treat will be added to your cache from a Farm Market. Next will be a stop at Middlefield Bakery. A small loaf of bread is yours to take for your brown bag. Enjoy a real Amish Wedding feast in an Amish home. The day would not be complete without a stop at the End of the Commons and the Nauvoo Family Market for a handmade item and a jar of Amish jam for your brown bag.



AMISH BROWN BAG HOLMES

COUNTY April through November

Travel to Holmes County, OH where there will be several stops and many opportunities to fill your bag with snacks! There will be a stop at the GRANDMA of bulk food, The Ashery. Take a tour of Heinies Cheese and watch how cheese is made. Lunch will be provided by the famous Der Dutchman Restaurant. Walnut Creek Cheese is the area’s finest cheese, fresh meat, and bulk food and produce store. The final stop is nestled


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among the rolling hills of Ohio’s Amish countryside, Breitenbach Wine Cellars. They are an exclusive producer of award-winning grape, fresh fruit, berry wines, and dandelion wine! Taste 3 different wines while you are there!



TOOTIE FRUITIE May through October

This fruitful Brown Bag Tour begins at Das Dutch Cupboard Shop, a bulk store offering a wide variety of old fashion and hard to find favorites. There are a lot more goodies at the local Farm Market. White House Fruit Farm is one of the largest farm markets in the state of Ohio! They have been growing fruits and vegetables for over 90 years. Lunch is at Spread Eagle Tavern. You will love this restored federal-style three story building built in 1837. A final stop of the day will be at a local winery for a tour and tastings!



SIMPLY SWEET! April through October

Travel to Holmes County, Ohio to relax and enjoy the horse drawn wagon ride at a real working Amish farm. Get up close and personal while you feed many different exotic animals. Enjoy lunch at one of the most famous places in Amish Country – Amish Door! There is plenty of time to shop in the bulk foods market, bakery and gift shop. For more than a century, The J.M. Smucker Company has offered quality products. Visit the outlet store that features all your favorite jellies and jams. Nestled in the heart of Amish Country is P. Graham Dunn. This company creates and produces a wide selection of high quality wood decor and gifts. Enjoy the breathtaking factory as you watch the folks at work. The final stop will be Lemans Hardware. Find thousands of products that you thought they stopped making years ago. There are many displays of museum quality antiques, USA made toys and housewares.

Price per person starting at: $100.00



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PROGRESSIVE WINE TOUR I May through October

Travel to Madison Ohio where you start your progressive wine tour at Spring Hill Orchard. Enjoy three samples of wine and a breakfast pastry as you learn about how this apple orchard became a first-class winery. Have a taste of three wines at Lakehouse Inn and Winery before going to Grand River Cellars for a delicious lunch and tasting three varieties of wine. There will be a wine cellar tour as well. Debonne Winery and Chalet is Ohio’s largest estate winery. Enjoy cheesecake complemented by a tasting of the famous ice wine. Learn the tricks of the trade on how ice wine is made while touring the underground facilities.

Price per person starting at: 115.00


PROGRESSIVE WINE TOUR II May through October

Travel to Geneva-on-the-Lake, OH and see Cherry Valley Furniture, which offers a huge inventory of stylish furniture, along with unique gifts and accessories for your home. The store offers bulk food, and some Amish baked goods. Old Firehouse Winery is known for its fine wines. There are seven wine samples at this quaint winery located on the Lake Erie Shoreline. Lunch will be at Ferrante Winery and Ristorante, which is tucked in the heart of the vineyards. Enjoy the 3 wine samples while enjoying lunch. Emerine Estates Winery is a quaint and cozy, and has a country style atmosphere. Taste their award winning 100% all natural fruit wines. Enjoy a fresh

piece of pie topped with their famous Wineshake ice cream while tasting five wine samples.



OHIO’S SWEETEST CORNER May through October

Begin your morning strolling through Harbor Perk in Geneva, Ohio. Stop at the quaint coffee house and enjoy a cup of specialty coffee and a homemade muffin. Visit this lake port where freights, pleasure boats and railcars still dominate the Ashtabula River and Lake Erie. Follow the Lake Erie Coastal Trail through the area and view the famous Bascule Lift Bridge. Browse a unique bulk food store – Better-N-Bulk. Take an opportunity to purchase those hard to find items at a great price. Visit the new Smolen-Gulf covered bridge. This bridge is the longest covered bridge in the United States and came with an eight million dollar price tag. Lunch will be at Grand River Cellars. While dining, sample three wines and then have a guided tour of the winery. A final stop at a local Country Market to stock up on any seasonal fruits and vegetables.




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GREAT LAKES ADVENTURE May through October

Visit the Ashtabula Marine Museum which holds all the treasures of the Great Lakes. View thousands of pictures showing the history of the Great Lakes and the Ashtabula Harbor. Grand River Cellars has a beautiful picturesque location with an outdoor terrace overlooking the vineyards and farmland. Lunch will be served here with 3 wine tastings, followed by a guided tour. Drive over Smolen-Gulf Covered Bridge which is the longest covered bridge in the United States. Shopping will be done around the wonderful town of Geneva. Stop at Rees Corner General Store for an ice cream cone before visiting Robinson Apple Barn to purchase pies and other fresh fruits and vegetables that are in season.



BUGGY TALK May through October

Learn about the Amish Culture in Holmes County, Ohio! Start the day off at an authentic Amish farm. The folks at the Amish home want to share their knowledge and heritage with your group. Friendly guides will take you on a guided tour of the Amish house, barn full of animals, and Amish School house. Enjoy a real Amish buggy ride around the farm. No trip would be complete without an authentic Amish meal. Enjoy a generous family-style meal at the Amish Restaurant and Gift Shop. You will find amazing treasures at the Amish Country Flea Market and shop at the Mega Farm Market. This 50,000 square foot ultra-food market will be a unique

shopping experience. There is plenty of bakery, fresh produce, household items and much more.



AMISH HARVEST September – November

Visit Sage’s Farm, a family owned apple orchard. Enjoy a tour of the orchard and learn about how Sage’s grows and harvests over forty-two different varieties of apples. Taste samples of fine cheese as you browse through Middlefield Swiss Cheese House. There are a variety of cheeses available to purchase. Visit the museum and learn how the cheese industry has changed over the years. Meet Mrs. Miller, enjoy pumpkin cookies and coffee (or tea) in her kitchen and learn about how the family preserves food. Lunch will be served in an Amish home before taking a hayride at Ridgeview Farm and Country Market. Learn the daily operations of a real working farm. Tour End of the Commons before ending your day.



AMISH TEA PARTY May through October

Start the day with an Amish tea party in an Amish home! At the Miller’s you will enjoy a cup of tea as you visit and learn about the Amish culture. The cheese maker will be on hand to give you a brief description of the cheese making process at Amish Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op. Enjoy the samples of “Squeaky Cheese”. Visit Country Arts and Jewelry to see Native American Artifacts, South Dakota Gold and Sterling Silver, gifts, sage, incense, soaps and oils and much more at reasonable prices. Lunch will be an Amish Wedding Dinner at a local Amish home. The final stop of the day is Fig Tree Bulk Food Store to have the opportunity to purchase those “hard to find items” at great prices.




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AMISH CHRISTMAS Start the day in Ohio with a lovely Amish tea. Mrs. Miller will open her home to guests to enjoy tea and some of her scrumptious Christmas cookies. She will give her guests a glimpse into an Amish Family's Christmas celebration. Time to shop in the unique bulk food store Fig Tree Bulk Food Store. Visit Mary Yoder’s Amish Bakery & Gift Shop that specializes in Amish baked goods. Find a special holiday decoration at Sunrise Farm. This charming greenhouse is fully decorated with wreaths, center pieces, poinsettia plants, and Christmas trees. For lunch, enjoy a traditional Amish feast of baked turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetable, season salad, fresh bread, and Amish pies. End your day with some shopping at Heritage Market Place.



HOLMES COUNTY FLEA MARKET

May be added to any tour in Sugarcreek, OH

Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Also Wednesday in September and October

The Holmes County Flea Market is a 67,000 square foot indoor flea market and Antique Mall, fully handicapped accessible, climate controlled, with a huge variety of shopping options, as well as a full service food court that serves gourmet burgers, sandwiches, salads, pizzas, and desserts. You will find something for everybody in our market!

Starting in the spring of 2020, the Holmes County Flea Market will be home to the Holmes County Forge; an experience that will allow visitors to watch as the old world craft of ironwork is put into practice! Twice each month, the Forge will be open to visitors to watch a knife-making demonstration and black-smithing. There is nothing quite like watching a smith at his craft, forging hot iron under his hammer!


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MULTI-DAY TOURS WEST VIRGINIA RAIL ADVENTURE May through October

Day 1: There is no better way to explore some remote areas of West Virginia than by rail. You will head south to Elkins, WV to depart on a four-hour excursion aboard the New Tygart Flyer. The ride features mountain grades, a spectacular “S” curve tunnel, and miles of unspoiled mountain wilderness. Lunch is included on board the train. Return to Elkins for the History of American Music Show at the American Mountain Theater.

Day 2: Your coach will depart for Durbin, WV and the Durbin Rocket train. The Durbin Rocket is powered by Old #3 which is only one of three operating Climax geared logging locomotives on earth. The riverside ride skirts along the Greenbrier River and through the Monongahela National Forest. This afternoon another historic rail adventure awaits you as you depart the Cass Whitaker Station aboard the Cass Railroad. Cass has the largest fleet of Shay locomotives in the world. These legendary locomotives were used to haul lumber to the mill in Cass and have operated on this rail line for over 100 years. Return to Elkins for a dancing good time at the Gandy Dancer Dinner Theater.

Day 3: Today is the end of the line for your railroad adventure in West Virginia. Time to depart for Home Sweet Home.

Cost starting at:

$577.00 per person, double occupancy

Includes: Transportation, lodging, two breakfasts, lunch, boxed lunch, two dinners, two musical theaters, three railroad excursions, baggage handling, meal gratuities, and taxes.

Note: The railroads reserve the right to alter locomotive power at its discretion.

WEST VIRGINIA RAILS 2 DAY May through October

Day 1: Travel to Elkins, WV and check into your hotel for the evening. Enjoy dinner and a show at the Gandy Dancer Dinner Theater.

Day 2: Enjoy a warm breakfast at the hotel and depart to Elkins Railway Depot. You will depart for a four-hour train excursion on the New Tygart Flyer. A buffet lunch is included on board, and a 30-minute scenic layover at High Falls of Cheat. Depart for home after exploring some of the remote areas of West Virginia.

Cost starting at:


Includes: Transportation, lodging, breakfast, lunch, dinner, Theater attraction, baggage handling, meal gratuities and taxes.


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A SALUTE TO AMERICAN LEGENDS Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Day 1: Travel to Canton, OH to MAPS Air Museum. This impressive museum is located inside an airport hangar on the runways for the Akron-Canton Airport. The museum has acquired a broad collection of aircrafts from both private individuals and government collections. Lunch will be served at the Twisted Olive, a beautiful restaurant nestled in a park. The next stop will have an exquisite aroma of fresh chocolate – Fannie Mae and Harry London Chocolate Factory. Go behind the scenes to learn the step-by-step process used to carefully craft their gourmet chocolates. After checking into your hotel for the evening you may enjoy dinner and a theater experience at one of the local venues.

Day 2: After breakfast and checking out of your hotel you will have the morning at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame is more than a museum, it is an interactive experience! Enjoy over 120,000 square feet of awe-inspiring exhibits that present pro football’s unique story and bring to life to words such as courage, skill and dedication. Enjoy a private, elegant dining room at the historical Canton Women’s Club for lunch. A brief tour of the house, with the history is available as well. At the Canton Classic Car Museum, you will have an animated tour and view the unusual classic and special interest automobiles. These gorgeous vehicles are complemented by the thousands of pieces of historical memorabilia, automobiles, vintage toys, steam engines and more displayed throughout the museum. Before departing for home, you will tour McKinley Presidential Library and Museum and have dinner with “President McKinley”!

Cost starting at:


Includes: Transportation, lodging, breakfast, lunches, dinners, admissions per itinerary, baggage handling, meal gratuities, and taxes.

QUEEN ESTHER IN LANCASTER Sight & Sound’s Millennium Theater invites you to a brand new original stage Production! Set in the opulent yet perilous Persian Empire, QUEEN ESTHER is a captivating tale of beauty and bravery. Experience one the most riveting Bible stories as it comes to life with magnificent sets, special effects and live animals!

This tour can be done with accommodations at numerous Lancaster Hotels. Meals can be added for Miller’s Smorgasbord, Plain n’ Fancy Restaurant, Hometown Kitchen, or Good and Plenty.

American Music Theater and Dutch Apple Dinner Theater may be added to this package.

Shows for 2020 at American Music Theater:

May – October: Britain’s Best

November/December: The 2020 Christmas Show: Deck the Halls

Shows for 2020 at Dutch Apple Dinner Theater:

February/March: Grumpy Old Men

April/May: Guys and Dolls

May/June: Something Rotten

July/August: The Little Mermaid

August/September: Finding Neverland

September/November: Saturday Night Fever

November/January: Elf, the Musical

Prices vary according to customized add-ons of hotel lodging, meals, attractions, and touring.

Please call Merrill Jones (Ext. 173) for pricing at: 1-800-342-2349.


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LUCY TOWN TOUR June – September

Monday – Thursday

Day 1: Travel with us to Jamestown, NY, hometown of Lucille Ball. You will enjoy a driving tour of Jamestown to see the famous sites from Lucy’s past, as well as a tour of the Desi-Lucy Museum and Desilu Studios. After checking into your hotel for the evening you will have a wonderful dinner at the Tropicana Room, modeled after Ricky Ricardo’s famous Manhattan night club.

Day 2: After a hot breakfast and checking out of the hotel, you will have a full day at The National Comedy Center. This is the first state-of the art museum dedicated to telling the vital story of comedy in America. The museum celebrates comedy’s great minds and unique voices from Charlie Chaplin to Dave Chappelle. You will have plenty of time to explore the exhibit before heading home.

Cost starting at:

$265.00 per person, double occupancy.

Includes: Transportation, lodging, breakfast, admissions per itinerary, baggage handling,meal gratuities, and taxes.

Note: If you would like to add Seneca Allegany Casino to this tour making it a two-night, three day tour, please call for pricing.

Other attractions include: Eckloff’s Bakery, Chautauqua Belle, and Chautauqua Institution.

NOAH’S ARK AND THE CREATION

MUSEUM Day 1: Join us as we travel to Petersburg, KY where we will visit the state-of-the-art 60,000 square foot Creation Museum. This amazing place brings the pages of the Bible to life, casting its characters and animals in dynamic form and placing them in familiar settings. The museum cost $27 million, raised entirely through private donations, and opened in May of 2007. The museum employs nearly 300 people and approximately 250,000 people visit each year. Dinner will be included this evening prior to checking in to your hotel for the night.

Day 2: Following breakfast at the hotel and checking out, you will have the opportunity to visit the brand new life-size replica of the Biblical Noah’s Ark. The wooden ark has old-world details such as wooden pegs instead of nails, straight-sawed timbers and plenty of animals – some alive, some robotic. It will be an amazing sight!

Cost starting at:


Includes: Transportation, lodging, breakfast, dinner, admissions per itinerary, baggage handling, and taxes.


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THREE DAYS OF PLAY Day 1: Travel to Niagara Falls, NY to witness one of nature’s greatest wonders of the World! Have a 2-hour ride on the Niagara Jet Adventures. Skim the waters of the Niagara River Gorge for 1 hour through Class 5 rapids and 360 degree spins. Stay dry inside or enjoy the spray on deck! After checking into your hotel, you have the rest of the day to explore Niagara Falls. Get up close on the world-famous Maid of the Mist, explore the Cave of the Winds, and fill your day with visits to the Niagara Adventure Theater and Aquarium of Niagara. Don’t forget to enjoy the illuminated Falls and nightly fireworks. Dinner on own.

Day 2: Following breakfast, you will check out of your hotel and make your way to Rochester, NY. Experience the Strong Museum of Play for four hours! This is home to the National Toy Hall of Fame, the World Video Gaming Hall of Fame, the Academy of Inter-active Arts and Sciences, the dancing Wings Butterfly Garden and more one-of a kind exhibits. The Strong has something to offer for all ages! Next, visit the George Eastman Museum. Enjoy a two-hour tour of the mansion, beautiful gardens, and landscape that belonged to George Eastman, inventor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Finish the day at Casa Larga Vineyards for a tour and samples of Ice Wines, and wine from the Finger Lakes Region. Check into your hotel for the evening, and enjoy free time exploring Rochester, NY. Dinner is on own.

Day 3: After breakfast and checking out of your hotel you will go to Genesee Country Village and Museum. Here you will travel back in time at the largest living history museum in New York State. Immerse yourself into the 19th century as you experience this historic village come to life. Interact with costumed interpreters during live demonstrations at the pottery, copper shop, tinsmith, and the blacksmith. Visit one of the 13

heirloom gardens or the working 19th century farm to say hello to the oxen and other animals. Lunch will be included before departing for Pittsburgh.

Cost starting at:


Includes: Transportation, lodging, two breakfasts, one lunch, admissions per itinerary, baggage handling, meal gratuities, and taxes.

BLUE CRAB TRAIL May through October

Day 1: Travel to Ocean City, MD to check into your hotel and have a crab feast for dinner.

Day 2: After breakfast you will visit the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad. The Underground Railroad was formed in the early 19th century and reached its height between 1850 and 1860. Much of what we know today comes from accounts after the Civil War and accurate statistics about fugitive slaves using the Underground Railway may never be verifiable. Enjoy a seafood lunch at Suicide Bridge before visiting the Blackwater Refuge National Park. This is a waterfowl sanctuary for birds migrating along the highway called the Atlantic Flyway. Dinner will be an all- you-can-eat seafood buffet!

Day 3: After breakfast you will visit J. Miller Tawes Museum. Here you will explore interpretive exhibits about maritime past, including natural history, the crab, oyster industries, and ship building. Have fun with a crab picking demonstration. Cruise to Smith Island and enjoy lunch at the Bayside Inn. Dinner will be on your own this evening.

Day 4: Enjoy breakfast before checking out of the hotel. You will see a crab catching demonstration before departing for home.

Cost starting at:


Includes: Transportation, lodging, three breakfasts, two lunches, three dinners, admissions per itinerary, baggage handling, meal gratuities, and taxes.


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THANKSGIVING AT THE BEACH November

Day 1: Travel to Ocean City, MD and check into your hotel for the next two nights. Dinner will be a Thanksgiving Feast at an all-you-can-eat restaurant. Have a Winterfest Tram ride before settling in for the evening.

Day 2: After breakfast at the hotel, there will be time for the Holiday Shoppers Fair, and an exploration of Assateague Island National Seashore. Assateague Island National Seashore is protected by the National Parks Service and Fish and Wildlife Service. You can explore the natural marshes and lovely sandy beach. Dinner will be at a local restaurant and then a theater production at Dickens Parlor.

Day 3: Enjoy breakfast before checking out of the hotel. Squeeze in some shopping time at Tanger Outlets before departing for home. Thanksgiving has never been so easy!

Cost starting at:


Includes: Transportation, lodging, two breakfasts, two dinners, admissions per itinerary, meal gratuities, baggage handling, and taxes.

PRESIDENTIALLY VIRGINIA July 24 – August 30, 2020

Day 1: Travel to Richmond, VA to the Virginia State Capitol building. Jefferson designed this masterpiece which has housed the Western Hemisphere’s oldest legislature, the Virginia General Assembly. Dinner with a President? Yep, that’s what is on tap at the Historic Hanover Tavern. Patrick Henry was a regular patron here in the 1700’s and thus it comes highly recommended. After checking into the hotel there will be a delicious dinner followed by a trip downstairs to Virginia Repertory Theatre’s intimate theater space to see the one-man play A Late Morning (in America) with Ronald Reagan.

Day 2: After breakfast you will go to James and Dolley Madison’s home which has been returned to its original appearance through a fascinating archaeological process. Some rooms are left unfurnished to reveal how experts determined where pictures were hung. See Madison’s library, where he wrote portions of the Constitution. Lunch will be at the original Colonial tavern, Michie Tavern. Learn how to make candles

during the 1700’s at James Monroe’s Highland, a neighbor of Thomas Jefferson’s. A tour of Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello will follow before having dinner at Bistro 27.

Day 3: After breakfast and checking out or the hotel, you will stop at Berkeley Plantation. One of America’s first plantations, dating to 1726. Berkeley was the site of America’s first “Thanksgiving” and the birthplace of President William Henry Harrison. As a grand finale you will visit one of America’s most famous homes, George Washington’s Mount Vernon. A sensational underground museum and visitor’s center vividly reveals the lives of George and Martha Washington. Enjoy a tour of the home and grounds before departing for home.

Cost starting at:


Includes: Transportation, lodging, two breakfasts, two dinners, admissions per itinerary, meal gratuities, baggage handling, and taxes.


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HOMES OF THE PRESIDENTS Day 1: Arrive in Washington, DC to meet your professional DC Tour Guide and depart to tour The Woodrow Wilson House. It is the residence of the Twenty-Eighth President of the United States, Woodrow Wilson, after he left office and where he spent his final days. Drive by the Octagon House, a former home of James Madison, and walk through Lafayette Park, a storied park with large statues set north of the White House and a National Historic Landmark. Stop by the White House Visitor Center, for a photo opportunity en route for dinner and checking into your hotel.

Day 2: After breakfast at the hotel, you are off with your Tour Guide to tour Lincoln’s Cottage. Located on a picturesque hilltop in Washington, DC, President Lincoln’s Cottage is the most significant historic site directly associated with Lincoln’s presidency aside from the White House. Lunch (on own) at the National Portrait Gallery and tour the Hall of Presidents Official Portraits. Continue on for a visit to George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate, home and final resting-place. Enjoy dinner in Old Town Alexandria and enjoy a tour of this historic town. See Christ Church, where both George Washington and General Robert E. Lee attended church services, Robert E. Lee’s boyhood home, and the George Washington Masonic National Memorial before returning to the hotel for the evening.

Day 3: Enjoy breakfast before checking out and departing to visit Monticello, the mountain top estate of Thomas Jefferson. The Visitor Center includes a wonderful film, galleries, gift shop, cafe, courtyard, and more. Before departing for home, enjoy a buffet lunch at historic Michie Tavern, where costumed wait-staff serve hearty Colonial

period fare, in this 200 year old converted log house.

Cost starting at:


Includes: Transportation, lodging, two breakfasts, two dinners, lunch, admissions per itinerary, meal gratuities, baggage handling, and taxes.

CALLING ALL QUILTERS! Here are the dates and times for AQS QuiltWeek Shows.

Call for pricing if you are interested.

Daytona Beach, FL:

February 26 – 29, 2020

February 24-27, 2021

Lancaster, PA – Downtown:

March 25 – 28, 2020

Branson, MO:

March 24-27, 2021

Paducah, KY:

April 22-25, 2020

April 21-25, 2021

Lancaster, The Nook, PA:

August 5 – 7, 2020

August 4 – 6, 2021

Grand Rapids, MI:

August 19 – 22, 2020

August 18 – 21, 2021

Charleston, SC:

September 30-October 2, 2020


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CASINO TOURS MGM NORTHFIELD PARK 1 Day

Try out this rocking casino in our neighboring state of Ohio. With over 2200 of the hottest games, five incredible restaurants, climate controlled, all-season patios, full beverage service, live entertainment, and live racing every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday evening. You will have an awesome time! Each guest will receive a bonus of $25.00 free play. There are additional incentives for the group leader.


Includes: Transportation, Bonus of $25.00 free play (bonus subject to change).

Special Offer: Free Buffet Lunch with a four hour stay from a Motor Coach Tour.

Note: This tour can also be an overnight trip, please call for pricing.

THE RIVERS CASINO 1 Day

Located on Pittsburgh’s North Side, Rivers Casino has become a top entertainment destination since its opening. The Casino offers more than 100 table games and nearly 3000 slots. Rivers has nine restaurants and bars and live indoor and outdoor entertainment, plus daily gaming promotions.


Includes: Transportation only.

Bonus to be advised.

Note: Rivers Casino partners with the Gateway Clipper and Carnegie Science Center on tours.

WHEELING DOWNS 1 Day

Wheeling Downs is located in Wheeling, WV.


Bonus: To be Advised.

Bonus is subject to change.

MEADOWS RACETRACK AND CASINO 1 Day

The Meadows is located in Washington, PA.

Includes: Transportation only.




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MOUNTAINEER, WHEELING &

MEADOWS CASINOS 2 Day/1 Night

Sunday – Tuesday or

Monday – Wednesday

Start the day with a stop at Wheeling Island Casino with bonus before checking into the Mountaineer Casino hotel for one night with bonus. Depart on day two with a stop at the Meadows in Washington, PA with a bonus.

Bonus Mountaineer $10.00 slot, $10.00 Food

Bonus Wheeling: $25.00

Bonus Meadows: $25.00

January – April:

Cost starting at:

$120.00 per person, Double Occupancy

May – September:


October – December:


SENECA ALLEGANY ONE DAY The time of your life happens here, as the Seneca Allegany Casino redefines excitement. It’s time to put your luck to the test in this world-class casino. Seneca Allegany offers endless ways to win with the most sought-after slot, table, keno and poker games in New York. Feel the anticipation, experience the thrill, and claim your fortune at Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino.



Includes: Transportation and casino bonus.

SENECA ALLEGANY OVERNIGHT Sunday - Thursday

Day 1: Board the motor coach and depart for the Seneca Allegany Casino in Salamanca, NY. Try your luck at the slots and gaming tables! Each passenger will receive a $50.00 slot bonus. Enjoy your deluxe overnight accommodations in this AAA Four Diamond Hotel. On 11 levels of pure luxury, each of the 413 rooms and suites feature upscale amenities, including pillow-top beds, oversized showers, flat-screen TVs, Internet access, and more. Make a splash in the resort’s indoor pool, unwind as you soak in a wonderful steamy whirlpool, or get your heart pumping in the state-of-the-art workout facility.

Day 2: Enjoy your morning at the resort prior to checking out.

Cost starting at:


Includes: Transportation, lodging, casino bonus, baggage handling, and taxes.

Please Note: Casino bonuses are subject to change.


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SENECA NIAGARA ONE DAY The Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino is located on the American side in Niagara Falls, NY. Try your luck at one of the 100 gaming tables or choose from more than 3,600 reel and video slot machines. This could be your lucky day!



Includes: Transportation and casino bonus.

SENECA NIAGARA OVERNIGHT Sunday - Thursday

Day 1: Board the motor coach and depart for the Seneca Niagara Casino in Niagara Falls, New York. Try your luck at the slots and gaming tables! Each passenger will receive a $50.00 slot bonus. Enjoy your deluxe overnight accommodations in this AAA Four Diamond Hotel.

Day 2: Enjoy your morning at the resort prior to checking out.

Cost starting at:


Includes: Transportation, lodging, casino bonus, baggage handling, and taxes.

Note: Casino bonuses are subject to change.


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AIR AND CRUISE TOURS ALBUQUERQUE BALLOON FIESTA Oct. 2-7, 2020

$2,589.00 per person, double occupancy

$300.00 deposit per person required at time of booking.

Final payment due by July 17, 2020

Call Lenzner Monroeville office 1-800 334-9937 for reservations or more information.

Highlights

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

Albuquerque City Tour

Old Town, Albuquerque

Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

Bandelier National Monument

Los Alamos Science Museum

Santa Fe City Tour

Taos Pueblo

Taos City Tour

High Road to Taos

3 nights Santa Fe

2 nights Albuquerque

Included

Round trip air fare from Pittsburgh

Admissions and sightseeing as listed

7 Meals (5 Breakfasts & 2 Dinners)

Hotel transfers

Motor coach transportation

GREAT TRAINS AND GRAND

CANYONS AIR TOUR Sept. 20-25, 2020**

**Other dates may be available**


$300.00 deposit required at time of booking

Final payment due by July 3, 2020


Highlights

Two Rail Journeys o Grand Canyon Railway o Verde Canyon Railway

Oak Creek Canyon

Black Bart’s Steakhouse

Sedona Trolley Tour

Chapel of the Holy Cross

Tlaquepaque & Uptown Sedona

Montezuma Castle

Jerome

Chuck Wagon Supper and Show

Old Town Sedona

Includes

Round-trip air fare from Pittsburgh

5 nights accommodations in Sedona

8 meals (5 breakfasts & 3 dinners)

Sightseeing and admissions as listed

Motor coach transportation

Professional tour director

Baggage handling


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AVALON WATERWAYS ROMANTIC RHINE Weekly Departures:

March 24, 2020 – October 27, 2020




Highlights:

Amsterdam Canal Cruise

Cologne Walking Tour

Scenic Cruise through Rhine Gorge in Koblenz

Heidelberg Castle

Black Forest

Avalon River Cruises Always Includes:

Complimentary regional wine, beer and soft drinks at lunch and dinner.

Onboard meals, including four course a-la-carte dinners.

Onboard local entertainment.

Complimentary bicycles available for use on shore.

Free Wi Fi.

THE LEGENDARY DANUBE Weekly Departures:

May 20, 2020 – October 31, 2020

$2,999.00 per person, double occupancy.


Call Lenzner Monroeville office 1-800-334-9937 for reservations or more information.

Highlights:

8 days Nuremberg to Budapest.

Guided tour of Nuremberg

Beer tasting on board

Guided walking tour in Regensburg and Passau

Guided tour of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk

Guided sightseeing in Vienna and Budapest including Heroes’ Square

Avalon River Cruises Always Includes:

Complimentary regional wine, beer and soft drinks at lunch and dinner.

Onboard meals, including four course a-la-carte dinners.

Onboard local entertainment.

Complimentary bicycles available for use on shore.

Free Wi Fi.


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GLOBUS NATURE’S BEST ALASKA Weekly Departures:

May 12, 2020 – September 8, 2020



Call Lenzner Monroeville office 1-800-334-9937 for reservations or more information.

7 Days from Fairbanks to Anchorage.

See what the “Great Land” of Alaska has to offer on this exhilarating Alaska tour. You will visit Denali National Park and you will have an opportunity to ride the thrilling, world famous Alaska Railroad in Deluxe Dome Service to Talkeetna. At Kenai Fjords National Park, you will have opportunity to see the glaciers crash into the sea and hear the thunderous roar! It is a spectacular sight! Alaska is a destination that should not be missed.

Highlights:

Fairbanks cruise aboard the sternwheeler Riverboat Discovery

Denali National Park dinner and presentation by a local Naturalist

Denali-Talkeetna journey aboard the Alaska Railroad in Deluxe Dome service

Big Lake – Visit Happy Trails Kennels to see the Iditarod dogs

Kenai Fjords National Park

Globus Inclusions:

Hotels and sightseeing per itinerary

Deluxe motor coach, Alaska Railroad and Riverboat Discovery

Breakfast Daily

3 Lunches

2 Dinners

Cruise through Kenai Fjords National Park


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ROYAL CARIBBEAN

CRUISE LINES GRANDEUR OF THE SEAS® Sailing from Baltimore year round.

Call Lenzner Monroeville office

1-800-334-9937 for reservations or

more information.

Take our deluxe motor coach to the pier for a no hassle cruise from 5-12 nights. Can’t get a whole group? Inquire about dates already set for the general public.

Choose from a 5-8 night Bermuda, 7 nights Bahamas & SE Coast, 9 night New England and 12 night Southern Caribbean.

Includes:

Motor coach to the pier

Cruise with all port charges & taxes

Most meals on board the ship

Entertainment on board

Prepaid gratuities on board the ship


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GROUP LEADER RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Only the Group Leader should be communicating with Coach USA Tours. 2. Group Leaders are responsible for handling all money transactions with their passengers. (ie:

deposits, full payment in a timely manner, insurance purchases, etc.) 3. Prior to trip, discuss with your Product Developer where meal (or rest) stop(s) will be made. 4. When the motor coach arrives, introduce yourself to the Driver. 5. Check off passengers from your list as they board the motor coach. 6. Discuss with the Driver where the meal or rest stop(s) will be. 7. When all passengers are seated, introduce yourself and the Driver to the group using the

microphone. 8. Pass out EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS and explain why you are asking for this information,

and that it is completely voluntary on their part. 9. At each stop, it is the responsibility of the Group Leader to count passengers as they reboard the

coach. 10. Anything (flyers, maps, etc.) that is to be distributed to the passengers is to be done by the Group

Leader. 11. Please keep in mind, that the Driver is there strictly to drive the motor coach and to help the

passengers on and off the motor coach.

GROUP BENEFITS Group Leaders are very important to us! When you become a group leader and reserve tours through our tour department, this is what applies to groups.

1. Motor coach transportation is included in all tours 2. Tour pricing is based on a minimum of 30 paid passengers. Tours with less than 30 paid

passengers are available but the price per person will increase. 3. Wheelchair accessible coaches are available. (Keep in mind a wheelchair takes up 4 seats when

taking reservations for your tour. You will lose 4 seats. Two wheelchairs can be put on the coach at one time. You will lose 8 seats).

4. Complimentary Policy: 5. With 30 paid passengers the 31st passenger is complimentary. 6. With 40 paid passengers the 41st and 42nd passengers are complimentary. 7. On Multi-Day Tours the complimentary packages are based on the double occupancy rate. 8. Travel Insurance is available on all tours. To be eligible for the waiver of pre-existing medical

condition exclusion, the protection plan must be purchased within 15 days from the time you make your initial trip deposit and for the prepaid non-refundable payments or deposits. If purchased, the insurance premium is refundable during the 15 day review period, unless you have filed a claim or departed on your trip. The insurance premium is non-refundable after the 15 day review period. To view/download the Policy, go to: http://policy.travelexinsurance.com/312A-1217. Insurance checks must be mailed into the office within 14 days of when a customer makes their initial trip deposit.

9. Reservations/Payments: Reservations cannot be made without the signed contract and required deposit. The Balance is due no late than the date listed on the contract. If payments are not received in a timely manner, it may result in cancellation of your tour. Hotels require rooming lists 30 days from the date of the tour. Without rooming list, they have the option of cancelling the rooms.

10. The Charter Department is a different department than Tour. When you charter the coach from the Charter Department, you must make your own arrangements for the tour.

http://policy.travelexinsurance.com/312A-1217

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POLICY PAGE Reservations/Payments A reservation CANNOT be made without the required deposit listed on the tour contract. The BALANCE is due no later than the date listed on the contract. If payment is not received in a timely manner, it may result in cancellation of your tour. Payment in full is due 30 days prior to travel.

Refund Policy Travel insurance is available on all multi-day tours and must be purchased on the initial deposit with the group leader. Insurance is through Travelex Insurance. Insurance premiums go into effect upon purchase and are non-refundable.

1. These terms may not apply to all tours due to stipulations from vendors. Please refer to your group contract for specific details.

2. The group leader must provide a replacement person(s) for the cancelled seat(s). The office must be notified at the time of cancellation.

Multi-Day Tours 1. 30 days prior to departure – Group Cancellation

Full refund less any non-refundable charges. (i.e. theater tickets, hotel rooms, service fees). 2. 29 – 0 days before departure

NO REFUND unless replacement is provided.

One-Day Tours 1. 30 days prior to departure – Group Cancellation

Full refund less any non-refundable charges. (i.e. theater tickets, hotel rooms, service fees) 2. 29 – 0 days prior to departure

NO REFUND unless replacement is provided.

Coach USA Dollars 1. Dollars will be mailed after completion of the booked tour. 2. Tour must be booked by the person in charge of tours for the group. 3. Dollars may be used as payment for individual or group motor coach tours within a year from the

date of issue. Coach USA Dollars are based on .50 cents per paid person per day.

EXAMPLE:

40 paid @ $.50/1 day = $20.00 Coach USA Dollars

40 paid @$.50/2 day = $40.00 Coach USA Dollars

Complimentary persons are not eligible.


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IMPORTANT NOTES In order to meet special requirements of passengers with disabilities or special dietary requirements, Coach USA Tours and Events require notification at the time of reservation. The driver is not to act as a travel attendant for passengers that need special assistance. A 48-hour notice is required for wheelchair accessible vehicles.

Departure Information Packets

Multi-Day Tours You will receive your departure information packet, which includes itinerary, exact pickup time for your departure point, baggage tag(s), and hotel information once final payment and rooming list have been received.

NOTE: Coach USA does not mail tickets for attractions, shows, etc., included on our tours. The driver will have them in his/her possession.

Coach USA Responsibility Coach USA Tours and Events acts only as an agent in arranging transportation, accommodations, or any optional sightseeing tours, cruises, etc., and as such are not responsible for any damages, loss, delay, injury, or accident due to weather, or any act of default of any company or person engaged in providing service included in our tours.

Coach USA Tours and Events reserves the right to cancel any tour or make changes in any itinerary or change of tour arrangements.

Any person may be dismissed from any tour at any time by the Tour Director or Driver in charge, should his or her conduct not be in harmony with the rest of the passengers; no further obligation will be assumed by Coach USA Tour and Events or anyone in their employ.

Rates are subject to change due to increases in hotel, airline, or escalated fuel or operation charges.


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