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Group Leader Brochure
2020 Tours
………Let’s get traveling!
Group Leader Brochure 2020
Issued - November 2019
Table of Contents
The Potomac Eagle ......................................... 14
Charter Equipment ...................... 4 Ohio Star Theater ............................................ 15
56 Passenger ..................................................... 4
Farm to Table Agri-Tour .................................. 15
25 Passenger Mini-Bus ...................................... 4
Steam Train Trail ............................................. 15
49 Passenger Non-Deluxe ................................. 4
Fun in Tuscarawas County .............................. 16
Contact Information ..................... 5 Maritime Mystery Tour ..................................... 16
Sewickley Office Information.............................. 5 Das Dutch Dinner Theater ............................... 16
Monroeville Office Information ........................... 5 America’s Heroes ............................................ 17
Christmas in the Laurel Highlands................... 17
One Day Tours ............................ 6 Creativity .......................................................... 18
Canton Classic Option I ..................................... 6 Pioneers and Heroes ....................................... 18
Canton Classic Option II .................................... 6 Punxsutawney Phil and Jimmy Stewart........... 18
Harvest Delights ................................................. 6 Ramblin’ Route 30 ........................................... 19
Canton Palace Theater ...................................... 7 Remember When............................................. 19
Foodie Field Trip ................................................ 7 VIP’s Visit VIP’s ............................................... 20
Deck the Halls .................................................... 7 Johnstown Flood Revisited .............................. 20
The NEW Amish Country Theater ..................... 8 Mount St. Macrina............................................ 20
Springtime in Amish Country ............................. 8 How do they do that? Yesterday and Today .. 21
Trains in the Valley ............................................ 8 Pittsburgh: Mountains! Rivers! Streets! .......... 21
Real Housewives ............................................... 9 Fall Fun ............................................................ 21
Amish Country Goodie Bag ............................... 9 “I Love Lucy” Murder Mystery .......................... 22
Wine Cheese Chocolate .................................... 9 Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree................. 22
Wine and Cheese Please! ................................. 9 Tales of the Past .............................................. 23
Academy Theater of Meadville ........................ 10 Oldies and Goodies ......................................... 23
The Cutting Edge ............................................. 10 Dazzling Ligonier Diamond Christmas ............ 23
Boxcar Escapades on Horseshoe Curve ......... 11 Mobsters, Molls, and Marinara ........................ 23
Pennsylvania Trolley Museum ......................... 11 Wagon Wheels and Automobiles .................... 24
Chautauqua Belle ............................................ 12 Cuyahoga Excursion........................................ 24
National Comedy Center with the Chautauqua Train, Wine and Chocolate .............................. 24
Belle ................................................................. 12
Discover Cleveland .......................................... 25
National Comedy Center.................................. 12
Cleveland Cruise ............................................. 25
Lucy Land One Day ......................................... 12
Amish Brown Bag Geauga County .................. 25
Chautauqua Institution ..................................... 13
Amish Brown Bag Holmes County .................. 25
The New Tygart Flyer ...................................... 13
Tootie Fruitie .................................................... 26
Queen Esther - One Day ................................. 13
Simply Sweet! .................................................. 26
Mountain Playhouse ........................................ 14
Progressive Wine Tour I .................................. 27
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Progressive Wine Tour II .................................. 27 The Legendary Danube ................................... 40
Ohio’s Sweetest Corner ................................... 27
Great Lakes Adventure .................................... 28
Globus........................................41
Nature’s Best Alaska ........................................ 41
Buggy Talk ....................................................... 28
Amish Harvest .................................................. 28 Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines ...42
Amish Tea Party ............................................... 28 Grandeur of the Seas® .................................... 42
Amish Christmas .............................................. 29
Group Leader Responsibilities ...43
Multi-Day Tours ......................... 30 Group Benefits ................................................. 43
West Virginia Rail Adventure ........................... 30 Policy Page ...................................................... 44
West Virginia Rails 2 day ................................. 30 Reservations/Payments ........................... 44
A Salute to American Legends ......................... 31 Refund Policy ........................................... 44
Queen Esther in Lancaster .............................. 31 Multi-Day Tours ........................................ 44
Lucy Town Tour ................................................ 32 One-Day Tours......................................... 44
Noah’s Ark and the Creation Museum ............. 32 Coach USA Dollars .................................. 44
Three Days of Play ........................................... 32 Important Notes................................................ 45
Blue Crab Trail ................................................. 33 Departure Information Packets ................ 45
Thanksgiving at the Beach ............................... 34 Multi-Day Tours ........................................ 45
Presidentially Virginia ....................................... 34 Coach USA Responsibility ....................... 45
Homes of the Presidents .................................. 35
Calling All Quilters! ........................................... 35 Travel Insurance ........................46
Casino Tours ............................. 36 Notes..........................................48
MGM Northfield Park ........................................ 36
The Rivers Casino ............................................ 36 2020 Calendar ...........................49
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
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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)
merrill.jones@coachusa.com
mjones@busbetter.net
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
sandy.steele@coachusa.com
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ONE DAY TOURS
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
CANTON CLASSIC OPTION I animated tour of the Canton Classic Car
Museum. This museum has something for
Not available the last week of July or the first everyone! MAPS Air Museum is located inside
two weeks of August. an airport hangar on the runways of the Akron-
Join us as we travel to Canton, OH. Here you will Canton Airport. Go behind the scenes of Fannie
begin your day with a stop at Harry London Mae and Harry London Chocolate Factory.
Chocolates/Fannie May’s Candies to browse Learn the step-by-step process they use to
and shop for delectable treats. Next, enjoy a carefully craft their gourmet chocolates. Sample
delicious luncheon at one of Canton’s most some their famous candy and then shop for all
prestigious restaurants. After lunch, there will be your favorites.
a guided city tour of Canton. You will visit the Cost per person starting at: $98.00
McKinley Monument and either the McKinley
Museum and Presidential Library OR the Pro Includes: Transportation, lunch, stops per
Football Hall of Fame. itinerary, gratuities, and taxes.
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
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
CANTON CLASSIC OPTION II zoo and see the largest Belgian Draft Horse in the
April to June 24 and August through October United States – Big King! Next, enjoy a family
style feast at a local Amish home featuring apple
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday ONLY and pumpkin pies. A tour of the Amish home
This day is a salute to American Legends! Visit follows lunch and everyone will receive cookies in
the McKinley Presidential Library and the kitchen. Enjoy the wagon ride through the
Museum. The Museum includes the McKinley park to feed animals before you sample Wines at
gallery, The Street of Shops, and an amazing Breitenbach Winery.
planetarium. President William McKinley’s Cost per person starting at: $95.00
mausoleum, the largest of any president in the
United States, is in the McKinley National Includes: Transportation, admission to all
Memorial. The next stop is the National First attractions
Ladies’ Library, a National Parks Heritage site. per itinerary,
This, two building destination includes the historic lunch, meal
home of President McKinley’s wife, Ida McKinley, gratuity, and
and the education and research center, taxes.
showcases exhibits dedicated to educating the
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CANTON PALACE THEATER DECK THE HALLS
Travel to Canton, OH where you will meet your Thursday and Friday, November through
guide. Arts in Stark Tour will feature unique December
artisans and candy with time to visit some of the
Travel with Coach USA to Ohio, where you will
area’s finest unique boutiques and enjoy samples
meet your guide and tour the interesting city of
from a local chocolatier. A holiday feast will follow
Akron. An early dinner will be served at Papa
at a local restaurant. A two-hour musical variety
Joe’s in the Valley. Papa Joe’s is a family owned
show will delight you at the Canton Palace
and operated Akron icon eatery! The Deck the
Theater before departing home.
Halls Event at Stan Hywet Mansion and
November 14, 2020 Only: Grounds will be your final stop of the day. Enjoy
touring the fabulous mansion built by Goodyear
Holly Jolly Showtime
Tire baron, Frank Seiberling. The grounds will
Cost per person starting at $110.00 be lit up with nearly a million lights, and you will
enjoy the lights set to music every half hour.
Includes: Transportation, lunch, attractions per
Treat yourself to some fresh baked gingerbread
itinerary, step-on guide, meal and guide gratuities, cookies and hot cider while you browse the gift
and taxes. shop. What a great start to your holiday
festivities!
Cost per person starting at: $112.00
FOODIE FIELD TRIP
Monday, Wednesday, Friday only
Depart for Cleveland’s fabulous West Side
Market in the Ohio City District. This is the Includes: Transportation, admissions per
oldest market of its kind in the U.S., featuring itinerary, dinner, meal gratuity, and taxes.
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.
Cost per person starting at: $105.00
Includes: Transportation, admissions per
itinerary, lunch and complimentary treat, step-on-
guide, meal and guide gratuities, and taxes.
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THE NEW AMISH COUNTRY coach for a pleasant back roads country tour.
You will stop at the Lamp and Light Candle for a
THEATER candle carving demonstration. Your last stop of
the day will be at Broad Run Cheese and Swiss
Travel with Coach USA to Ohio where you will
meet your guide in Sugarcreek before going to Heritage Winery, in their new tasting room, for
Holmes County Flea Market for an exciting spring sangria samples and award-winning
cheeses!
shopping experience featuring many local
products or Walnut Creek Cheese. Then it’s on Cost per person starting at: $85.00
to the Berlin Encore Banquet Hall for a luncheon
featuring Amish-style cooking and a two hour Includes: Transportation, family-style feast,
musical and comedy variety show. You will be touring and admissions per itinerary, step-on
delightfully entertained with the live bands, guide, meal and guide gratuities, and taxes.
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.
Cost per person starting at: $112.00
Includes: Transportation, lunch, stops as per
TRAINS IN THE VALLEY
itinerary, step-on guide, meal and guide gratuities, Available June – October, Wednesday –
and taxes. 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
SPRINGTIME IN AMISH COUNTRY creators of frozen custard and you will see the
famous Peanut Shop, one of the original
April and May remaining Planters Peanuts stores before
Enjoy spring flowers, trees with blossoms, and the returning to Pittsburgh.
joy of the beautiful countryside coming back to Cost per person starting at: $114.00
life! After meeting your step-on guide at Shrock
Heritage Village, you will enjoy visiting the Includes: Transportation, lunch, admissions per
Leather, Antique and Craft Malls. Find the hidden itinerary, meal and guide gratuities, and taxes.
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
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REAL HOUSEWIVES
April through November WINE CHEESE CHOCOLATE
Enough of those reality TV shows, this is the real No Wednesday, Friday, or Sunday
thing! Meet your guide at Anna Erb’s Amish
Travel to Canton, Ohio to Harry London’s
home for coffee and cinnamon rolls. After
Chocolates for a tour and samples. Your guide
stopping at Hershberger Bakery and Farm
will meet you here and you will receive a London
Market you will have lunch at Esta Hershberger’s
Mint Candy Bar. Lunch will be served at Hartville
featuring a family style feast. Esta will explain
Kitchen with time to shop at the fabulous flea
more about the Amish Life Style. Watch Lydia
market, see the nation’s largest hardware store
make some of her most popular treats at Troyer
and enjoy Chocolate Creations inside the market.
Homemade Candies. Visit another Amish
You will stop at Maize Valley Winery for tasting
cottage industry started by Mary Troyer, Light for
before departing for home.
My Patch Candles. Watch her make her famous
muffin candles. Walnut Creek Cheese is where Cost per person starting at: $95.00
the Amish ladies shop, which features bulk foods,
spices, groceries, produce and the best ice cream Includes: Transportation, lunch, admissions per
in the county. Ice cream is included for all. itinerary, meal and guide gratuities, and taxes.
Cost per person starting at: $95.00 WINE AND CHEESE PLEASE!
Includes: Transportation, family style lunch, Arrive at Hans Tasting Room for cheese and
admissions per itinerary, meal and guide crackers and breakfast sangria. There will be free
gratuities, and taxes. time to visit Broad Run Cheese for shopping as
well as Swiss Heritage Winery. Don’t forget to
AMISH COUNTRY GOODIE BAG walk over to Breitenbach Winery for more
samples. At Baltic Mills Winery there are four
April through October
samples of their most popular labels waiting to be
Fill your bag (provided by the guide) with treats tried. Enjoy more varieties of cheeses and
from Ohio’s Amish Country! Meet your guide at specialty crackers. A buffet lunch will be served
Heini’s Cheese Chalet. Sample over 60 varieties before your tour of Raven’s Glenn Winery, which
of locally made cheeses. After receiving your is located on the banks of the beautiful
chunk of cheese, walk across the street to Tuscarawas River. An ice cream treat will be
Kauffman Bakery and sample several varieties of given to everyone at MacKenna’s Market, and
fresh baked goods. A loaf of bread is included for there will be time to shop for meats, cheeses, bulk
all. A buffet lunch will be served at the foods and baked goods before departing for
Farmstead Restaurant with Amish peanut butter home.
whip! Stop at Coblentz Leather Shop and
Cost per person starting at: $114.00
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.
Cost per person starting at: $114.00
Includes: Transportation, family style lunch,
admissions per itinerary, meal and guide
gratuities, and taxes.
Includes: Transportation, lunch, admissions per
itinerary, meal and guide gratuities, and taxes.
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THE CUTTING EDGE
ACADEMY THEATER OF MEADVILLE NO SATURDAYS
In December of 1885, Ernest P. Hempstead Arrive at Warther Cutlery for the NEW tour, demo
presented the Academy of Music to the people and appetizers using the updated and exciting
of Meadville. This “splendid temple of new line of Warther Cutlery which has been
amusement” was designed by architect J. M. made for 100 years! Visit the new woodshop and
Wood. From the time it opened, the Academy enjoy delicious dips, spreads, and more while
Theatre housed local productions and hosted watching the knives being made. The beautiful
touring vaudeville shows. In the early 1900s it new facility showcases the entire line of Warther
began showing films, and through 1980, it was Cutlery along with so much more. There is a new
known mostly as a movie theater. After a fire in line of cutting boards and other kitchen
the mid-80s, a group of citizens came together to accessories available. There will be a light lunch
save the ailing building. These Friends of the next door at the Warther Museum and a tour of
Academy restored the theatre to its original the beautiful gardens, button house, and the
beauty and since then it has regained its status as family home. Sample some of the best desserts
Meadville’s home for all varieties of artistic and at Walnut Creek Cheese (coffee and water are
cultural events. You are in store for a delightful included). Depart for Coblentz Chocolates, for
experience! more samples and Hans Tasting Room and
Broad Run Cheese House before departing for
November 30-December 22, 2019: Annie
home.
February 7 - 23, 2020: Hush Up Sweet
Cost per person starting at: $114.00
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
Cost per person starting at: $89.00
Includes: Transportation, lunch, reserved Includes: Transportation, lunch, admissions per
seating, meal gratuity, and taxes. itinerary, meal and guide gratuities, and taxes.
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BOXCAR ESCAPADES ON HORSESHOE PENNSYLVANIA TROLLEY MUSEUM
CURVE Join us as we travel the short distance to
Washington, PA to the Red Pump Spirits for a
Board Amtrak’s, The Pennsylvanian at tour and tasting. Lunch will be enjoyed at the
Johnstown Train Station. Ride the train to Doubletree by Hilton, at the Meadowlands. At
Altoona, PA around the famous Horseshoe Curve. the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, you will ride
Then travel by coach to Boyer’s Candy Outlet, into the past on a restored antique trolley. Enjoy a
home of the Mallow Cup. Visit Horseshoe Curve scenic four-mile ride with a uniformed operator on
Visitor Center and Benzel’s Pretzel Outlet. a vintage streetcar. Then take a guided tour of 15
Enjoy lunch, then a stop at the Railroader’s historic trolleys at the Trolley Display Building and
Memorial Museum. To end the day, enjoy wine visit the museum store. A stop at Sarris Candies
tasting at Oak Spring Winery. This tour has a lot before heading home will make your day just
of walking and steps! Wear comfortable walking perfect!
shoes!
Cost per person starting at: $99.00
Cost per person starting at: $114.00
Includes: Transportation, lunch, train ride, touring
and admissions per itinerary, guide, wine tasting, Includes: Transportation, lunch, admission to
meal and guide gratuities, and taxes. Red Pump Spirits, the Trolley Museum, shopping
at Sarris Candies, meal gratuity, and taxes.
Note: A valid photo I.D. is required for
security purposes.
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CHAUTAUQUA BELLE Cost per person starting at: $135.00
June, July, August, September Includes: Transportation, lunch, admissions per
itinerary, step-on guide, meal and guide gratuities,
Travel to Chautauqua, NY where you will have a and taxes.
guided tour of the historic Chautauqua
Institution. Enjoy a buffet lunch at the Historic NATIONAL COMEDY CENTER
Lenhart Hotel. Board the Chautauqua Belle for
Travel to Jamestown, NY to the National
a steamboat adventure with history of the
Comedy Center. This is the first state-of the art
Northern end of Chautauqua Lake. See the
museum dedicated to telling the vital story of
beautiful multimillion-dollar homes, once owned
comedy in America. The museum celebrates
by the Studebakers, the Packard’s, the Edison’s
comedy’s great minds and unique voices from
and the Heinz’s, and learn what made the country
Charlie Chaplin to Dave Chappelle. You will have
an industrial giant in the late 1800’s.
plenty of time to explore the exhibit before
Cost per person starting at: $129.00 heading home.
Includes: Transportation, lunch, admissions per Cost per person starting at: $83.00
itinerary, step-on guide, meal and guide gratuities,
Includes: Transportation, admission to National
and taxes.
Comedy Center, and taxes.
LUCY LAND ONE DAY
July and August
Travel to Jamestown, NY, hometown of Lucille
NATIONAL COMEDY CENTER WITH Ball. Enjoy a driving tour of
THE CHAUTAUQUA BELLE Jamestown to see the famous
sites from Lucy’s past. Have a
September and October Only wonderful luncheon in the
Travel to Jamestown, NY where you will board Tropicana Room, modeled
the Chautauqua Belle for a cruise along the after Ricky Ricardo’s famous
Chadakoin River. Enjoy a barbeque lunch while Manhattan night club.
cruising on the river before arriving at the Following lunch, you will have
National Comedy Center. Spend the afternoon the opportunity tour the Desi-
at this new and exciting museum. You will have a Lucy Museum, Desilu
great time learning about comedy, laughing and Studios and the National Comedy Center before
discovering new comedians and sticking with the departing for home.
classics! The National Comedy Center has been Cost per person starting at: $123.00
ranked the top new attraction in the country by
USA Today, Time Magazine, Conde Nast, the Includes: Transportation, lunch, admissions per
Wall Street Journal and many others! itinerary, meal gratuity, and taxes.
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CHAUTAUQUA INSTITUTION QUEEN ESTHER - ONE DAY
Sundays only in July and August Sight & Sound’s Millennium Theater invites you
to a brand new original stage Production! Set in
Travel to Chautauqua Institution in
the opulent yet perilous Persian Empire, QUEEN
Chautauqua, NY. A plated lunch will be served
ESTHER is a captivating tale of beauty and
at the famous Athenaeum Hotel. Spend the
bravery. Experience one the most riveting Bible
afternoon browsing and shopping at Art in the
stories as it comes to life with magnificent sets,
Park. Here you will find more than 60 artists and
special effects and live animals!
craftspeople participating to display their
paintings, jewelry, pottery, carvings, and other Note: This tour can be done with recommended
works. Enjoy a leisurely walk throughout the meals added at Miller’s Smorgasbord, Plain and
beautiful grounds of Chautauqua. Capture the Fancy Restaurant, Hometown Kitchen, or Good
scenery and memories as you board the and Plenty.
Chautauqua Belle and cruise from Chautauqua
Cost per person starting at:
to Mayville, NY.
$250.00 (Sat)
Cost per person starting at: $125.00
$240.00 (Fri)
Includes: Transportation, lunch, boat cruise, $225.00 (Tue-Thurs)
meal gratuity, and taxes.
Includes: Transportation, lunch, reserved
seating, 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.
Cost per person starting at: $120.00
Includes: Transportation, buffet lunch, 4-hour
train excursion, meal gratuity, and taxes.
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MOUNTAIN PLAYHOUSE THE POTOMAC EAGLE
Travel to Jennerstown, PA, for a wonderful Depart for Cumberland, MD to have a buffet lunch
luncheon at the quaint Green Gables before you board The Potomac Eagle. The
Restaurant. After lunch, enjoy a show at the excursion is a 3-hour trip that goes southbound
renowned Mountain Playhouse, which is through the Trough to Sycamore Bridge and back.
adjacent to the restaurant. A most relaxing and (It is approximately 35 miles round-trip.) There is
pleasant experience awaits you. no layover and will passengers stay on-board.
June 16 – June 28, 2020: Cost per person starting at $154.00
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: Includes: Transportation, buffet lunch, three hour
Sanders Family Christmas (Musical) train ride, meal gratuity, and taxes.
Cost per person starting at: $105.00
Includes: Transportation, lunch, reserved
seating, meal gratuity, and taxes.
The Original Pie Shoppe can be added for no
additional cost.
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OHIO STAR THEATER FARM TO TABLE AGRI-TOUR
April – December Wednesday Only, June - October
An international tour is just a short drive away! Happy! Happy! Rise and Shine! Start the day
Enjoy the cheese nibbles at Walnut Creek early to travel to Ohio to an Amish Farm and have
Cheese. A short walk across the street will lead a behind-the-scenes tour of a working Amish
you to see the World’s largest Cuckoo Clock. produce farm. You will learn about the various
Hungry visitors will enjoy lunch at Dutch Valley techniques used to sustain and extend the
Restaurant before a show at the Ohio Star growing season. Enjoy a sit-down lunch with the
Theater. Amish family and learn the customs of preparing a
meal without the use of modern technology while
Cost per person starting at: $105.00
your group enjoys a homemade lunch that is sure
Includes: Transportation, lunch, admissions per to please.
itinerary, meal and guide gratuities, and taxes.
Cost per person starting at: $84.00
May – July:
Includes: Transportation, lunch, admissions per
A Simple Sanctuary itinerary, meal and guide gratuities, and taxes.
August – October:
STEAM TRAIN TRAIL
Josiah for President May through October
November – December: Thursday, Friday, Saturdays ONLY
The Christmas Tree Ship 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
NOTE: If travelling on (Wednesday in October learnings for all ages!
only), Thursday, Friday or Saturday a stop can
be made at Holmes County Flea Market NOTE: This tour requires proper shoes that
instead of Walnut Creek Cheese and the cover the entire foot. (NO sandals, flip flops or
Cuckoo Clock. beach shoes). Waivers will need to be signed
the day of the tour.
Cost per person starting at: $111.00
Includes: Transportation, lunch, admissions per
itinerary, meal gratuity, and taxes.
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FUN IN TUSCARAWAS COUNTY MARITIME MYSTERY TOUR
June through October May through October
Wednesday Only Enjoy a Mystery Tour that will explore what sits on
the water, and what can be made with water.
This tour is for all those late risers! Travel to
Water, Water everywhere! Oh what a mystery!
downtown New Philadelphia to OV Harvest.
Here, they showcase a wide range of extra virgin Cost per person starting at $127.00
and flavored olive oils as well as aged balsamic
Includes: Transportation, a full day of surprises,
vinegars. Demonstrations and tastings will please
gratuities, and taxes.
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 DAS DUTCH DINNER THEATER
Tuscarawas Valley Farmers Market. Next you At the Das Dutch Village Inn in Columbiana,
will go to Warther Cutlery. This brand new Ohio, Pennsylvania Dutch tradition is served up
facility offers a firsthand look at the manufacturing in a hearty style with delicious entrees,
of the world famous Warther Knives. Learn the vegetables, and desserts. Besides the
knife techniques and uses with an onsite kitchen scrumptious four-course plated meal, there is a
knife demonstration. End your day with a gourmet great theater entertainment with heartwarming
meal prepared by an executive chef at the Tool comedies, dramas, and musicals. Before heading
Shed at Breitenbach Wine Cellars and home, there will be time to browse the shops and
Vineyards. This smorgasbord will feature the bakery. The Horst and Witmer Families of
seasonally fresh products sourced from local Das Dutch invite you to be their guests this
farmer’s markets. Wine pairing suggests are also coming year!
featured during this culinary experience.
Call for show dates!
Cost per person starting at: $87.00
Cost per person starting at: $89.00
Includes: Transportation, admissions per
itinerary, meal gratuity, and taxes. Includes: Transportation, lunch reserved seating,
meal gratuity, and taxes.
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AMERICA’S HEROES CHRISTMAS IN THE LAUREL
Somerset County, Pennsylvania has been called
“America’s County” because of the two life-
HIGHLANDS
changing events in which heroes lived and died in Available Thanksgiving through New Years
2001 and 2002. Come and experience the places NO MONDAYS
and hear the stories. Pay your respects at the
Flight 93 National Memorial including both the Connellsville has a new and amazing site to
Memorial Plaza with the Wall of Names of the enjoy! Harry Clark’s HO Scale Model Railroad
Heroes of Flight 93 and the Visitor Center, as display is one of the most incredibly built model
well and “The Tower of Voices”. The 93 foot tall railroads you will ever see. The railroad is located
tower houses 40 wind chimes that provides in the Connellsville Canteen, a recreated B & O
harmonious sounds reminding us of the 40 heroes Train Station that commemorates the women who
who came together and gave their lives. Lunch served the troops on trains passing through during
will be a smorgasbord at Oakhurst Tea Room. WWII. Next to the Canteen and Train Display you
Next, visit Flight 93 Memorial Chapel, which was find Appalachian Creativity Center, a unique
dedicated to the memory of the 40 heroes of gallery featuring artwork and various crafts of local
Flight 93. The final stop of the day will be artists. Next, is a stop at Colebrook’s
Quecreek Mine Rescue site where nine miners Chocolates to try some delicious samples! Enjoy
were miraculously rescued from 240 feet beneath a light snack at Craftique Collections in
the earth. Greensburg. A walk through Greensburg’s
Ramada Hotel Parade of Trees will follow, where
Costs per person starting at: $94.00 local businesses decorate the trees and you vote
Includes: Transportation, lunch, admissions per for your favorites. DiSalvo’s Station Restaurant
itinerary, meal and guide gratuities, and taxes. is located in the restored train station where
dinner will be served. The last stop of the day will
NOTE: If you would like to add on the be Overly Country Christmas with more than a
Somerset Historical Center for a maple syrup million lights. There will be time for the bonfire,
demo, or Glades Pike Winery for wine tasting, train display and shopping.
there would be an additional charge. Please
inquire if you have an interest. Costs per person starting at: $99.00
Includes: Transportation, light snack, lunch,
admissions per itinerary, step-on guide, meal and
guide gratuities, and taxes.
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CREATIVITY PIONEERS AND HEROES
Creativity is the theme of this day…..what After meeting your guide, travel to Quecreek
others have done and what you will do! Mine Rescue Memorial. Learn about the nine
miners who were trapped 240 feet beneath a
Begin the day at the Big Mac Museum in Irwin,
farmer’s field. Stop at the Original Pie Shoppe
to meet your local step-on guide. Explore this
of Ligonier for some shopping and receive an
McDonald’s Restaurant that is also a museum
apple pie. A delicious lunch will be served at a
dedicated to the inventor of the Big Mac
restored train station, DiSalvo’s Station. On the
sandwich. See the world’s largest Big Mac (good
campus of St. Vincent College visit the Fred
photo op) and lots of McDonald’s memorabilia.
Rogers Center. There is also time to view the
The next stop of the morning will be at the
amazing early American coverlets/quilts. The last
Latrobe Art Center where you will create an art
stop of the day will be at the Lincoln Highway
project – a set of 4 hot pad/coasters. There will
Heritage Museum to learn the history of the
be enough time to browse through the art center
Lincoln Highway – Route 30! Pie will be served
and the attached gift shop. Enjoy a delicious
with a beverage before departing for home.
luncheon in the beautiful setting of DiSalvo’s
Station, a restored Amtrak railroad station. A Costs per person starting at: $103.00
brief tour will highlight the stop here. Then, it’s on
Includes: Transportation, lunch, admissions per
to St. Vincent College where a visit to the
itinerary, pie/beverage, a step-on guide, meal and
gristmill, built by the Benedictine monks and in
guide gratuities, and taxes.
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.
Cost per person starting at: $98.00
Includes: Transportation, lunch, admissions per
itinerary, 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!
Costs per person starting at: $102.00
Includes: Transportation, lunch, touring and
admissions per itinerary, step-on guide, meal and
guide gratuities, and taxes.
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RAMBLIN’ ROUTE 30 REMEMBER WHEN
A Dine-Around along this Historic Highway! Enjoy a day of nostalgia, music and memories!
Begin the day with a rest stop at the Big Mac After meeting your local guide at The Big Mac
Museum in Irwin, which was built to honor Jim Museum, you will go to DeLallo’s Italian
Delligatti, the inventor of the Big Mac. There are Marketplace. This is the flagship store and
timelines, exhibits, and memorabilia regarding headquarters of the George DeLallo Company,
McDonald’s, including the World’s Largest Big home of fine Italian foods. Each tour member
Mac! Next stop will be Craftique Collections, receives a jar of their famous spaghetti sauce.
which is a large consignment shop which offers a Ferrante’s Lakeview Restaurant will provide a
wide selection of new goods from clothing to delicious lunch and show featuring Cathi Rhodes
home décor and much more. Lunch will be at and Chris Collins bringing you “Jimmy Stewart”.
Carol and Dave’s Restaurant in the village of You will hear a synopsis of one of Jimmy
Ligonier. Visit to the Historic Compass Inn Stewart’s movies, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington,
where docents will share history and add some Harvey or It’s a Wonderful Life. You will receive a
fun with etymology, the origins of words and complimentary beverage and snack at Craftique
phrases. There will be a quick stop at the Collections while browsing and shopping at the
Original Pie Shoppe to purchase delicious baked Art and Craft Mall.
goods and receive an individual apple pie. The
Costs per person starting at: $103.00
last stop of the day will be at the Lincoln
Highway Museum to see nostalgic photos and Includes: Transportation, lunch, show, light
artifacts of travel along the road. A pie and snack, step-on guide, meal and guide gratuities,
beverage will be served at the 1938 Lincoln and taxes.
Highway Diner before departing for home.
Cost per person starting at: $103.00
Includes: Transportation, step-on guide,
admissions per itinerary, meal and guide
gratuities, and taxes.
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VIP’S VISIT VIP’S JOHNSTOWN FLOOD REVISITED
Today you will visit the Fred Rogers Center, with a After you pick up your local guide, you will travel
beautiful “green” building that houses a detailed to the Johnstown Flood Museum in Johnstown,
exhibit of the life of Fred Rogers PA. You will have a guided tour that includes an
exhibit showing the movement of the flood, items
You will meet your local guide in Irwin before you
recovered, and news articles. You will see the
visit the Big Mac Museum. The only McDonalds
Academy Award winning film “The Johnstown
Restaurant of its kind in the world – it has the
Flood.” Ride the Johnstown Incline Plane that
world’s largest Big Mac! Next, arrive at the
was built after the flood of 1889 as a means of
campus of St. Vincent College, home of the
escape from the city as well as transportation in
Steeler’s Training Camp!
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
Next, you will have a guided tour at St. Vincent’s gratuities, and taxes.
Basilica, with its many stained glass windows.
While on campus you will visit the St. Vincent MOUNT ST. MACRINA
Gristmill – the gristmill has been in operation Travel to the Connellsville Canteen which offers
since 1854. Lunch will be at DiSalvo’s Station a look at the world during World War II. There is
Restaurant, located in a restored train station. an exhibit of World War II memorabilia, photos
You will then make a set of 4 hot pads/coasters at and bios of local veterans who served during the
the Latrobe Art Center. You may even purchase war. See a 25x50 foot layout of the HO Scale
some beautiful artwork from the gift shop. To trains all made from scratch at the Henry Clark
complete your day you will stop at Craftique Railroad Display. There is time at Colebrook
Collections which offers 7,000 square feet of Chocolates for samples and an opportunity to
shopping pleasures at reasonable prices. purchase fine chocolates. Lunch and a tour of
Costs per person starting at: $100.00 Mount St. Macrina, a Uniontown Monastery for
the Byzantine Catholic Order of Sisters of St.
Includes: Transportation, lunch, admissions per Basil. The retreat house, is a stunning mansion
itinerary, step-on guide, meal and guide gratuities, once owned by J.V. Thompson, a leading figure in
and taxes. the coal and coke boom in the late 19th century.
Note: Sand Hill Berries and Green Dance There will be a driving tour of the city of
Winery may be used instead of Craftique Uniontown at the conclusion of the day.
Collections. The cost per person start at: Cost per person starting at: $109.00
$108.00 if you would like this.
Includes: Transportation, admissions per
itinerary, lunch, step-on guide, meal and guide
gratuities, and taxes.
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HOW DO THEY DO THAT? PITTSBURGH: MOUNTAINS! RIVERS!
YESTERDAY AND TODAY STREETS!
The day will begin at Brantview Maple Farms. May through October
Enjoy an indoor guided tour which shows the
Sit back and relax aboard The Explorer! Enjoy
process of tapping trees for maple syrup and
this 90-minute scenic, informative, relaxing cruise
processing it to create various products. There is
on Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers. Lunch will be served
a live demonstration, exhibits, samples and
at the LeMont Restaurant atop Mount
shopping in the Sugar Camp Store. While the
Washington. What a View! Board the motor
process hasn’t changed too much from yesterday,
coach for a 2-hour guided city tour with a ride on
there are many new tools and processes to learn
the famous Duquesne Incline.
about. There will be a wagon ride through the
300-acre maple tree farm which shows the ground Cost per person starting at: $119.00
operations first-hand, (weather permitting). Have
a delicious luncheon at Coal Miners’ Café. Stop Includes: Transportation, admissions per
itinerary, lunch, step-on guide, meal and guide
at the Original Pie Shoppe of Ligonier to
purchase some bakery. The cinnamon rolls are gratuities, and taxes.
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!
Cost per person starting at: $107.00
Includes: Transportation, admissions per FALL FUN
itinerary, lunch, a step-on guide, meal and guide Available September and October
gratuities, and taxes.
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.
Costs per person starting at: $101.00
Includes: Transportation, lunch, admissions per
itinerary, meal gratuity, and taxes.
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“I LOVE LUCY” MURDER MYSTERY ROCKIN’ AROUND THE CHRISTMAS
Somebody has some ‘splainin’ to do when
America’s favorite red head turns up dead.
TREE
Has Ricky tired of her attempts to join his Available November and December
show? Is Ethel fed up with her wacky You will start your day with a red-carpet welcome
schemes? Or has Fred finally found a way to from Ramada of Ligonier, followed by a
get rid of his least favorite neighbor? traditional Christmas buffet. After lunch, you will
Enjoy a red-carpet welcome from Ramada of hear the “Holiday Musical Revue” performed by
Ligonier, with a delicious 1950’s themed buffet Cathi Rhodes, will surely put you in a Christmas
lunch. See if you can figure out who “done it” as mood. There will be free time to browse and shop
the cast from Mystery’s Most Wanted present in downtown Ligonier while enjoying the festive
the “I Love Lucy” Murder Mystery show. Follow lights and decorations of the town square. A
this with a visit to the Latrobe Art Center where candlelight tour at the Compass Inn Museum
you will express your talent working on a Lucille follows with candlelit wreaths and trees plus
Ball art activity. delicious mulled cider. There will be a stop at the
“Old General Store” and “The Country Pie
Costs starting at: $95.00 Shoppe” where everyone receives a mini pie. To
Includes: Transportation, lunch, attractions, round out your Christmas tour, you will have an
entertainment, meal gratuity, and taxes. opportunity to drive through the beautiful holiday
light display at Overly’s Country Christmas.
Cost per person starting at: $95.00
Includes: Transportation, Christmas holiday
luncheon, attractions, entertainment, meal
gratuity, and taxes.
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TALES OF THE PAST DAZZLING LIGONIER DIAMOND
Available all Year CHRISTMAS
Discover first-hand how drinking spirits impacted Start the day with a Candlelight tour at the
18th century military life on the “History and Hops” Compass Inn Museum. This 1799 stagecoach
tour at Fort Ligonier. You will see how Spruce stop will have candlelit wreaths and trees.
Beer was made and sample the concoction Ramada Inn of Ligonier will give you a red
created by troops to prevent scurvy. After carpet welcome and a delicious Christmas lunch.
exploring the fort, a local craft beer is served for There is free time to shop in downtown Ligonier
everyone. The Ramada Inn of Ligonier will and visit the Festival of Lights. Enjoy a
welcome you for lunch, followed by the Murder “Holiday Show” at the Diamond Theater. Stop
Mystery Comedy show by Mystery’s Most at Overly’s Country Christmas to see the live
Wanted – perhaps an Alfred Hitchcock parody! A nativity, bonfire and train display.
guided tour of Compass Inn Museum with
costumed docents to tell the story of life during the Cost per person starts at: $105.00
early 1800’s. Stop at the Original Ligonier Pie Includes: Transportation, lunch, entertainment,
Shoppe for some bakery items before heading admissions per itinerary, meal gratuity, and taxes.
home.
Costs per person starting at: $114.00
Includes: Transportation, lunch, admissions per
itinerary, meal gratuity, and taxes.
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
OLDIES AND GOODIES Year’s Eve. But “speak easy” because the
Start the day with some shopping in Ligonier. bathtub gin ain’t the only think that’ll kill ya!
There are more than 30 specialty shops to Solve the murder of a local Chicago crime
explore. Ramada Inn of Ligonier will give you a boss. Who knows, you may even be the mug
red carpet welcome and a delicious lunch. Sit who saves the day!
back and relax while Cathi Rhodes sings her Ramada Inn of Ligonier will roll out the red carpet
Sentimental Jukebox Journey. There will be a and serve a buffet lunch. Enjoy Mobsters, Molls,
tour of the Southern Alleghenies Art Museum and Marinara the Murder Mystery Show by
before you visit the Lincoln Highway Mystery’s Most Wanted. See who don it! Stop
Experience. Here, is the tribute to the Lincoln for a slice of pie and cup of coffee at the Lincoln
Highway, designated in 1913 as America’s first Highway Experience. A tribute to the Lincoln
coast to coast highway, stretching from New York Highway designated in 1913 as America’s first
City to San Francisco. Enjoy a slice of pie and a coast to coast highway, stretching from New York
cup of coffee at the 1938 diner onsite, and a City to San Francisco.
souvenir postcard.
Cost per person starts at: $92.00
Costs per person starting at: $91.00
Includes: Transportation, lunch, entertainment,
Includes: Transportation, lunch, entertainment, admissions per itinerary, meal gratuity, and taxes.
admissions per itinerary, meal gratuity, and taxes.
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WAGON WHEELS AND AUTOMOBILES Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. Tour at
least 30 rooms and the beautiful gardens at Stan
April through May Hywet.
The morning adventure is at Wagon Trails. This Cost per person starting at: $115.00
park features more than 300 animals around the
world. Ride a Safari truck through 62 acres, Includes: Transportation, lunch, admissions per
providing an up-close glimpse of the animals. itinerary, meal and guide gratuities, and taxes.
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 TRAIN, WINE AND CHOCOLATE
filled with grandma’s goodies!
May through September
Costs per person starting at: $102.00
Tuesday through Saturday
Includes: Transportation, lunch, admissions per
itinerary, meal and guide gratuities, and taxes. 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!
Cost per person starting at: $116.00
Includes: Transportation, lunch, admissions per
CUYAHOGA EXCURSION itinerary, meal and guide gratuities, and taxes.
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
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DISCOVER CLEVELAND AMISH BROWN BAG GEAUGA
April through December COUNTY
Travel to Cleveland, Ohio to everyone’s favorite April through November
foodie destination – West Side Market. There
are more than 100 vendors offering an array of Monday through Saturday
diverse, ethnic foods. Lunch will be at the oldest Enjoy the day and fill your bag in Ohio’s Amish
ethnic restaurant in Cleveland, Sokolowski Country Treats. Begin the day at the Middlefield
University Inn. This establishment specializes in Swiss Cheese House, where you will taste
Polish and Eastern European cuisine. Enjoy more samples of fine cheeses as you browse through
than 20 miles of facts and fun on a Trolley Tour in the cheese store. A variety of cheeses are
Cleveland. This is one of the most reliable and available for purchase, in addition to the bag of
pleasant ways to see Cleveland. You will learn cheese for your own brown bag to take home.
how to make ice-cream while touring a local Visit the museum and see how the cheese
store. The final stop is Breezewood Gardens industry has changed over the years. Another
and Gifts, a unique garden center and gift shop. seasonal treat will be added to your cache from a
Cost per person starting at: $110.00 Farm Market. Next will be a stop at Middlefield
Bakery. A small loaf of bread is yours to take for
Includes: Transportation, lunch, admissions per your brown bag. Enjoy a real Amish Wedding
itinerary, guide and meal gratuities, and taxes. feast in an Amish home. The day would not be
complete without a stop at the End of the
CLEVELAND CRUISE Commons and the Nauvoo Family Market for a
April through November handmade item and a jar of Amish jam for your
brown bag.
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
Cost per person starting at: $106.00
Travel to Cleveland, OH and enjoy a two-hour
narrated cruise on the Nautica Queen. A buffet Includes: Transportation, lunch, admissions per
meal will be on the boat along with entertainment. itinerary, meal and guide gratuities, and taxes.
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.
Cost per person starting at: $114.00
Includes: Transportation, lunch, admissions per
itinerary, meal and guide gratuities, and taxes.
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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