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READY FOR FUN IN ‘21?
2021 MEMORY MAKER
NEW 2021 TOUR DISCOUNT
Pay deposit on any tour before 1/31/21 and get the best discount of the year - 10% up to $200 per person!
CASH DISCOUNTS
If you pay for ANY tour with a check, money order or cash, you will receive a 3% discount.
For additional questions regarding discounts, please call 1.888.845.9582.
TRIP INSURANCE
General We strongly encourage you to consider trip insurance to help with financial cover-
age in the unlikely event of unforeseen complications. We work with an industry
Information & leader in travel insurance to bring reasonable rates based upon the price of the
tour (not your age) and has various add on options to basic packages for your
Details specific considerations. If you choose to utilize trip insurance with our partner
company and have pre-existing health conditions you wish to be covered for, you
must take out trip insurance within 21-days of paying your tour deposit.
TO FLY ON AN AIRPLANE
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES Tours featuring this symbol will involve a flight.
• Deluxe Transportation Each traveler must present a REAL ID compliant driver’s license or state-issued
• Professional Tour Director enhanced driver’s license and for international travel, a valid passport is required.
• Meals as indicated in the catalog Please note for all domestic flights, luggage fees are not figured into the cost of
• Gratuities for luggage handler, local Step-On guides, entertainers the tour and will be an additional cost payable direct to the airline upon your tick-
and all meals as included in your itinerary eting process for boarding. International flights accommodate luggage fees, provid-
• Quality Hotel Accommodations ing you abide by size and weight limits, you will be will responsible for any overages.
• Entrance/Admission Fees/Guide Services as mentioned Because air travel schedules can be altered without given notice to us, additional fees
• Frequent comfort breaks for motor coach travel charged by airlines, regardless of reason, will be your responsibility. Travel insurance
• Baggage handling of 1 standard large size bag (limit 50 lbs) policies make provisions to cover these additional fees. Bottom line: we recommend
• A load of memories! travel insurance for any tour with airfare.
MAKING MEMORIES TOUR DIRECTORS WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
A professional tour director guide will accompany the group for the entire itiner- • After you make your deposit, we will generate an invoice and mail or email it to you.
ary on all motor coach tours. For air and/or rail tours, a Making Memories rep- • We will mail a small packet of tour information to you which will include your
resentative will be on the tour as long as the size of the group warrants his/her luggage tag, departure information including pick up times and locations,
presence. If this is the case, a professional tour director from the supplier of the medical forms, hotel address and phone number along with your tour director
tour will be available to assist with your needs and to direct the itinerary. Be- contact information all of which you may leave with your family. You will receive
fore the tour ever departs, you will have your seasoned tour director’s name and this 7-10 days prior to your tour departure.
cell phone number. • A staffed tour office with a kind voice ready to answer any questions.
ABOUT EACH TOUR GENERAL INFORMATION
We carefully plan a custom itinerary of every tour for your enjoyment. We travel • REAL ID compliant state issued identification is required by multiple venues
on scenic routes and interstate highways for the best possible tour. We take a which we visit on any given tour. It is your responsibility to ensure you have a
break every two to three hours. We make sure your reservations are scheduled proper REAL ID.
and confirmed months in advance. Luggage tags, departure information including • Travel outside of the United States requires a valid passport, most airlines
pick up times and locations, all hotel contact information and your tour director will not issue an international ticket to passports expiring within six months.
contact information will be mailed to you 7-10 days prior to tour departure. Any traveler with a prior felony should inquire with Making Memories Tours man-
agement regarding any special permissions and/or documentations required for
PRE AND POST ACCOMODATIONS international travel.
To better serve our customers who live 70 miles away or more from your closest • We have a no smoking and no alcohol policy on our motor coach. All hotels/
pick up point, we offer a pre-night and/or a post-night hotel room at a $60.00 per motels are non-smoking accommodations. Our tours do provide frequent stops
night to you. Payment and reservations for these rooms are arranged by Making allowing those who wish to smoke the time to do so, providing the most enjoyable
Memories Tours at 45-days prior to tour launch, so call us before then and we can tour for all participants.
visit about the best option for you. • Any extra miscellaneous items utilized at hotels such as valet, telephone, pay
per view movies, room service, etc are not covered by Making Memories Tours and
HOW DO I BOOK A TOUR? are your sole responsibility.
• To ensure your complete reservation, we require a deposit or full payment for • On trips of four or more days, we have our passengers rotate seats daily. This
the specified tour(s). However, we do offer our wildly popular FUZZY BOOKING res- allows everyone the opportunity to interact with more people and have different
ervations. So, you are thinking what is a fuzzy booking? We are glad you asked! A views of the scenery. The back of the motor coach is reserved for those who do
fuzzy booking is a reservation with no money down on any trip. You can sign not wish to rotate seats. Passengers who pay single rates are not guaranteed a
up for a fuzzy booking at a Travel Expo or call us to reserve your spot today – no single seat on the coach.
obligation! This will save your spot in the event the trip begins to fill up. We will • Making Memories Tours cannot assume liability for loss, damage, or breakage
call you for a deposit for one of two reasons: If the trip begins to fill up or at of luggage or personal property.
90-days before the departure of tour we will ask if you would still like your seat. • Due to the volatility of fuel prices, Making Memories Tours reserves the option
When contacted, if you can’t go for any reason – that’s no problem! Because we to add a fuel charge to the price of the trip should fuel prices increase in the time
know that sometimes the future is “fuzzy”. following the announcement of trip pricing.
• To ensure your complete reservation, we require a deposit or full payment for • Making Memories Tours, in conjunction with similar companies, acts only as an
the specified tour(s). Most domestic, motor coach only, tours require a $100.00 per agent for tour passengers concerning sponsorships and arrangements of miscel-
person deposit. Final payment is usually due 45-days prior to departure. Refunds laneous accommodations presented. In connection with all services of any motor
can typically be given at 45-days prior to departure unless stated differently on coach, vehicle, excursion, accommodations, sightseeing, hotel arrangements, or
invoice. Your invoice will include all the pertinent action dates. restaurants, no liability or responsibility is assumed by Making Memories Tours
• Tours including airfare, overseas riverboat cruises, or ocean liner cruises with any of the previously mentioned. It is our reserved right at our discretion for
require a $250.00 per person deposit. Final payment is usually due 100 to 75 days any itinerary changes to be made in regard to tour arrangements. Making Memo-
prior to departure. After final payment, full refunds are not possible. Your invoice ries Tours, 128 N. Old Wire Rd., Washburn, MO 65772 is owned and operated by
will include all the pertinent action dates. Jerry and Angie Varner (DBA) Making Memories Tours, is the facilitator of this tour
• NOTE: If you choose to utilize trip insurance with our partner company and program. It is assumed by booking a tour trip and by purchasing one of Making
have pre-existing health conditions you wish to be covered for, you must take out Memories Tours trips that any of our passengers/clients assign and agree that
trip insurance within 21-days of paying your tour deposit. Making Memories Tours is the sole agent in all the transportation arrangements.
❤ THANK YOU ❤ Thank you for helping us spread the word and generate additional customers! As a reward we would like to give you $ off your next tour. How does that
work? You have gone on a tour; you come home and tell all your friends and family. Then they call or email us wanting to be added to our customer list as a new customer. When
they notify us, they need to tell us you referred them. If they go on a 5-day or more tour we mail you a $50 tour certificate. If they go on a “Short & Sweet” tour, we will mail you
a $25 tour certificate. We rely on our happy customers to advertise for us and would rather reward you instead of spending that same money on costly newspaper advertising.
CONTENTS
SHORT & SWEET TRIPS THE MARDI GRAS TRADITION SPRING INTO THE DESERT MUSIC LEGENDS
*VARIOUS DATES* 02.12.21 - 02.17.21 03.03.21 - 03.12.21 03.16.21 - 03.21.21
BRAND NEW
IN 2021! 5 12 14 16
COLORS OF EAST TEXAS AMERICAN HEROES ARK ENCOUNTER MYSTERY TOUR
03.22.21 - 03.28.21 04.09.21 - 04.20.21 04.12.21 - 04.17.21 04.19.21 - 04.23.21
18 20 22 24
GEORGIA ON MY MIND HOLLAND TULIPS MACKINAC ISLAND NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR
04.23.21 - 05.01.21 05.01.21 - 05.07.21 05.24.21 - 05.31.21 05.30.21 - 06.11.21
25 27 29 31
GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN CANYONS & PARKS GALORE MISSOURI 4TH OF JULY THE GREAT CANADIAN ROCKIES
06.16.21 - 06.20.21 06.19.21 - 06.29.21 07.02.21 - 07.05.21 07.03.21 - 07.17.21
33 34 36 37
CHRISTMAS IN JULY DISCOVER DOOR COUNTY ALASKA IRELAND & SCOTLAND
07.05.21 - 07.10.21 07.19.21 - 07.25.21 07.21.21 - 08.18.21 09.03.21 - 09.18.21
40 42 44 47
MISSISSIPPI RIVER ROAD NORTHERN MINNESOTA FOLIAGE NEW ENGLAND FALL FOLIAGE ALBUQUERQUE LIFTOFF
09.20.21 - 09.26.21 09.27.21 - 10.05.21 10.05.21 - 10.17.21 10.06.21 - 10.12.21
50 52 54 56
PORTUGAL RIVER CRUISE SHENANDOAH FALL FOLIAGE MACY’S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE DECEMBER DELIGHTS (NO PEEKING)
10.08.21 - 10.19.21 10.13.21 - 10.20.21 11.20.21 - 11.28.21 12.01.21 - 12.05.21
58 60 62 64
SMOKY MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS NEW 2021 TOUR DISCOUNT TOURS FEATURING THIS SYMBOL WILL INVOLVE A FLIGHT
12.05.21 - 12.12.21
Pay deposit on any tour
before 1/31/21 and get the
Check our website for flyers and videos
best discount of the year - with more information at
65 10% up to $200 per person! www.makingmemoriestours.com
N E W i n 2 02 1 : T rave l E x p o - Co m e & G o
DATE TIME LOCATION ADDRESS CITY / STATE
January 4, 2021 9:00 - 11:00 First Christian Church 102 W 4th St/Celebration Hall Grove, Oklahoma
January 9, 2021 9:00 - 11:00 Hilton Garden Inn 2644 E. 32nd St. Joplin, Missouri
January 15, 2021 9:00 - 11:00 Stoney Creek Conf. Center 200 W. Albany St. Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
January 16, 2021 9:00 - 11:00 Riordan Hall 3 Riordan Dr. Bella Vista, Arkansas
January 29, 2021 9:00 - 11:00 Creekmore Center Rose Room, 3301 South M St Fort Smith, Arkansas
January 30, 2021 9:00 - 11:00 Jones Center 922 E. Emma Ave, Room 226, KC Room Springdale, Arkansas
February 5, 2021 9:00 - 11:00 Relics Event Center 2015 W Battlefield Rd Springfield, Missouri
February 6, 2021 9:00 - 11:00 Best Western Plus 403 West Main Street Branson, Missouri
February 12, 2021 9:00 - 11:00 Quality Inn 1210 Highway 62-65 North Harrison, Arkansas
February 13, 2021 9:00 - 11:00 Crowder College 4020 N. Main St. Cassville, Missouri
February 19, 2021 11:30 - 1:30 Incredible Pizza 5833 NW Expressway Oklahoma City, Oklahoma*
* OKLAHOMA CITY SHOW: MUST RSVP BEFORE 2/15/2021 *
Not the same Tour Preview Shows we have done in the past. This year we are mixing it up…how this
works??? No need to wait to sign up for a tour until we come to a town near you, sign up & pay your
deposit before 1/31/21 to get the BEST DISCOUNT possible! We are now doing a “come and go” where you
can simply ask questions concerning tours “you are” interested in. Why come you ask??? You can win
a FREE tour to MACKINAC ISLAND - MAY 24-31, 2021 ... Also, we will be giving prizes and more prizes, did I
say prizes? Time to meet or reconnect with fellow travelers, mark your calendar today!
MEET THE MAKING MEMORIES TOURS TEAM!
JERRY & ANGIE VARNER DIANA ROSE-WEBB GREG VARNER GARY VARNER MANDY HAMBLETT
Owners Tour Director & Sooo Much More Tour Planner-Logistics Travel Consultant & Media Logistics - Operations
CONNIE MOLDER SUZANNE BROWN MARTY STEARNS PATTI BETH ANDERSON GLENDA CARR
Tour Director Tour Director Tour Director & Receptionist Tour Director Tour Planner
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SHORT & SWEET TRIPS
NEW !
2 02 1 N OT TOO LON G, NOT TOO COMPLICATED!
How do these sweet rides work? Our NEW Short and Sweet trips are short, only 1-4 days long, and each
one is designed to be a uniquely sweet offering of delightful regional discoveries. We anticipate these travel
treats will disappear faster than a freshly loaded jar of cookies. Don’t wait to sign-up.
Deposit and Payment: Deposit is $50 per person with balance due 45 days prior to departure. Overall, a
great travel value! Pay your deposit by January 1, 2021 to receive a 10% booking discount. Also, if you pay
by cash/check you receive a 3% discount.
Can I be a “fuzzy” booking? Yes!
Pick-up points for the Short and Sweet Tours:
• Grove, OK • Making Memories Tours Office • Mt. Vernon, MO
• Bella Vista, AR • Monett, MO • Springfield, MO
• Oklahoma City, OK - OKC Short and Sweet Titled Tours Only Pick-Up Point is Oklahoma City
How do pre/post rooms work? Unfortunately, due to the length of these tours, our Pre/Post Program is
not available. However, if you prefer a hotel room the night before a Short and Sweet tour leaves, we are happy
to help you. If you book through MMT, we can get a discounted room rate from our partner hotels. To reserve,
alert us before your balance is due at 45 days prior to tour launch. We will add the room rate to your invoice.
Want more details about these tours?
Check out our website for flyers and videos with more information at www.makingmemoriestours.com
WORLD’S LARGEST FLEA MARKET
APRIL 1 - 3, 2021 • 3 DAYS / 3 MEALS
Single Price: $599 • Double Price: $499 • Triple Price: $469
Includes: Two Nights Lodging, Two Breakfasts, Amish Lunch,
Shopping at Canton Flea Market
Back By Popular Demand! What started more than a century ago as
a simple flea market has become home to the “World’s Largest Flea
Market.” In this 450-acre expanse, you’ll find some of the most exciting,
cutting-edge home furnishings, antiques and collectables—including
jewelry, crafts and even fresh produce—from over a thousand different
vendors. Come along with us as we explore a true shopper’s paradise!
COVERED BRIDGES AND BAR-B-QUE
MAY 12 - 14, 2021 • 3 DAY S / 4 MEALS
Single Price: $669 • Double Price: $559 • Triple Price: $529
Includes: Two Nights Lodging, Two Breakfasts, One Lunch,
One Dinner, Tour of Covered Bridges, John Wayne Museum,
Iowa Quilt Museum
For this sweet little adventure, we head North to the town of Winterset, IA
and the covered bridges of Madison County. This lovely town was the in-
spiration for the award-winning movie. Speaking of movies, Winterset hap-
pens to be the hometown of the one and only John Wayne; therefore, it only
makes sense to go check out the birthplace of America most iconic Cowboy.
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HIDDEN TREASURES
JUN E 2 - 5, 2021 • 4 DAYS / 5 MEAL S
Single Price: $959 • Double Price: $759 • Triple Price: $699
Includes: Three Nights Lodging, Lunch at Patti’s 1880’s Settlement,
Discovery Park, Tennessee Freshwater Pearl Museum Tour,
Eiffel Tower Park, Elk & Bison Prairie, National Quilt Museum
Hidden Treasures await on this fun-filled journey into Tennessee and Ken-
tucky (The Land Between the Lakes Region). You won’t believe your eyes as we
discover dazzling hidden destinations such as Discovery Park of America, Ten-
nessee River Freshwater Pearl Museum, Elk & Bison Prairie and the National
Quilt Museum. We will make a treasure-trove of memories along the way.
CARDINAL’S BASEBALL
JUN E 2 4 - 26, 2021 • 3 DAYS / 2 MEA L S
Single Price: $839 • Double Price: $699 • Triple Price: $659
Includes: Two Nights Lodging, Two Breakfasts, Tickets to two
Cardinals Baseball Games, Missouri Botanical Gardens
Leave your dugouts and experience America’s favorite pastime with
Making Memories and the St. Louis Cardinals. Watch one of Missouri’s
favorite Major League baseball teams shine on their home turf at Busch
Stadium. Join us in June of 2021 on our fun-filled adventure as we Root,
Root, Root for the Cardinals!
ARROW ROCK
AUGUST 6 - 8, 2021 • 3 DAYS / 4 MEA L S
Single Price: $749 • Double Price: $629 • Triple Price: $589
Includes: Two Nights Lodging, Two Breakfasts, One Lunch, One Dinner,
Step-On Guided Tour of Arrow Rock, Arrow Rock Theater
If you are a theatre lover, then this jaunt to the Arrow Rock Lyceum
Theatre is for you! On our way to see the show, we’ll also discover
some of Missouri’s best-kept secrets.
SAINTS AND SINNERS
SEPTEMBER 1 - 4, 2021 • 4 DAYS / 6 MEA L S
Single Price: $969 • Double Price: $779 • Triple Price: $729
Includes: Three Nights Lodging, 5 Meals including Chuckwagon Dinner,
MO State Penitentiary, National Churchill Museum,
Frontier Trails Museum, Buggy Ride, Chuckwagon Dinner,
Money Museum, National WWI Museum, Jesse James Museum
History is filled with heroes and villains, sinner and saints. On this trip, we’re
going to show some iconic locations that highlight the best and the worst of
mankind. This 4-day trip is a history lesson like no other. We have no doubt
that you’ll have a great time and make some memories.
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GREAT FORT SCOTT!
SEPTE MBER 23 - 2 5, 2021 • 3 DAYS / 6 MEA L S
Single Price: $549 • Double Price: $449 • Triple Price: $419
Includes: Two Nights Lodging, Lunch, BBQ Buffet Dinner,
Fort Scott Historic Site, Tour of Lavender Farm, Black Dogs Farm, Center
for Unsung Heroes, Trolley Tour of Fort Scott, Gordon Parks Museum
Sometimes in life the unexpected can sneak up on you, and sometimes the
unexpected can be a delightful surprise. This short and sweet little excursion
is exactly that! Packed full of fun and unexpected stops, this trip is a memory
maker you won’t soon forget.
ACTORS, BARONS AND COWBOYS
OCTOBER 27 - 29, 2021 • 3 DAYS / 4 ME AL S
Single Price: $649 • Double Price: $549 • Triple Price: $519
Includes: Two Nights Lodging, Lunch at Pioneer Woman,
Lunch, Tom Mix Museum, Immaculate Conception Catholic
Church, Ben Johnson Cowboy Museum, Frank Phillips
Museum, Woolaroc Museum and Wildlife Preserve
The spirit of the West calls to us on this short and sweet trip to
Oklahoma. Come along as we get swept away by the land of Cowboys,
Pioneers, Buffalo and Oil Tycoons.
OKC SHORT & SWEET TRIPS
CHOCOLATE MYSTERY
F EBRUARY 13, 202 1 • Price: $169
Includes: Lunch, Dinner, Chocolate Attractions, Surprises
What could possibly make a mystery any better? Chocolate of course! But
where does this mysterious chocolate come from? Could it be Cancun?
New York City? It’s a secret! But if you miss it, it’ll be a pity. The day prom-
ises entertainment, FUN, lunch, dinner and a brand-new destination.
HEAVEN’S FRONT PORCH
MARCH 19-20, 2021
Single Price: $379 • Double Price: $319 • Triple Price: $299
Includes: One Night Lodging, Breakfast, Dinner,
Attractions
This March, we’re going to Waxahachie’s old-fashioned singing project. Prepare to
sit on Heaven’s Porch and get acquainted with the wonderful tradition of gospel
music. If you enjoy Ole Time Gospel Music and beautiful tulip gardens, then this
tour is for you! This excursion promises to be a delight for both the eyes & ears.
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GEMS OF BRANSON
MARCH 23-25, 2 021
Single Price: $689 • Double Price: $599 • Triple Price: $579
Includes: Two Nights Lodging, Two Breakfasts, Two Dinners, Three Shows
The long-awaited arrival of Jesus at the Sight and Sound Theater in Branson is
going to become a reality in 2021. And we are going to be there. We’ll also be
seeing Clay Cooper as well as a production of Smoke on the Mountain. These
are just a few of the stops we’ll be making as we see the GEMS of Branson!
JESUS IS COMING TO BRANSON
MARCH 30-3 1, 2 02 1
Single Price: $379 • Double Price: $339 • Triple Price: $329
Includes: One Night Lodging, One Breakfast, One Dinner, JESUS at Sight and Sound
In case you missed our first trip to Branson, you’ll have yet another opportunity.
We’re going to see Jesus at the Sight and Sound Theater. This production describes
Jesus’ life focuses on the people the Son of God came into contact with when he
walked on the Earth, including the Apostle Peter and Mary Magdalene. We are cer-
tain you will find tremendous joy during this trip! We look forward to meeting you.
DALLAS BLOOMS
APRIL 6, 2021 • Price: $149
Includes: Dinner, Arboretum
Recognized as one of MSN’s “top 14 places in the world to see spring flowers,” Dallas
Blooms is the largest floral festival in the southwest. Over 500,000 spring-blooming
bulbs, including tulips, daffodils and hyacinths, abound in this 66-acre garden. Enjoy this
display of vibrant colors, which creates an amazing backdrop to Dallas’ urban landscape.
ALL THINGS TULIPS
APRIL 10, 2021 • Price: $149
Includes: Lunch, Botanica, Bartlett Arboretum
It’s Tulip Time in Kansas! We’re going to see Botanica, the Wichita Gardens! Experi-
ence a wide variety of sensory delights at the Shakespeare Garden, Rose and Wild-
flower Garden, the Aquatic Garden, the Woodland Walk and a great deal more! Before
you know it, you’ll be back in Oklahoma City with memories of the colors of Kansas.
AZALEAS AND THE AMISH
APRIL 22, 202 1 • Price: $139
Includes: Amish Lunch, Honor Heights Park
Today, we’re going to spend an afternoon in Muskogee, OK at the Honor Heights
Park. This 40-acre park is the sight of over 30,000 plants, including 625 varieties of
azaleas, elegant rose bushes, vibrant tulips, attractive dogwoods and much more!
Once we’ve visited the park, we head to Mazie, OK where some fine Amish ladies
prepare a good, old-fashion dinner, reminiscent of your grandma’s best cooking!
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TEXAS SAYS HOWDY Y’ALL
MAY 13, 2021 • Price: $189
Includes: Lunch, Ice Cream, Dinner, Horse Ranch Tour
Denton County is home to some of the most pristine horse farms in the state.
The loamy soil and warm climate are perfect for a thriving equine industry. From
the century-old courthouse and quaint town square to the world-class Texas
Motor Speedway, Denton offers a setting where these diverse worlds meet and
match the “fun-factor potential” of any destination anywhere!
PICTURE IN SCRIPTURE
JUNE 25 - 26, 2 021
Single Price: $339 • Double Price: $299 • Triple Price: $279
Includes: One Night Lodging, Three Meals,
Picture in Scripture Production of Damascus Road, Cayugh Mission
We’re heading to both Disney and Grove, OK for a heart-warming adventure. In
Grove, we visit Lendonwood Gardens, feeding our senses with over 1,200
types of vibrant plants and an array of cool, shady pathways. In Disney, we
venture to the Picture in Scripture amphitheater to see their production of
The Damascus Road, the story of Paul’s conversion. This trip is bound to fill
your memories with wonderful sights and incredible entertainment!
TEXAS MUSEUMS AND A MUSICAL
JULY 1 - 2, 2 02 1
Single Price: $449 • Double Price: $389 • Triple Price: $379
Includes: One Night Lodging, Four Meals, TEXAS play,
Panhandle Plains Museum, Devil’s Rope Museum
We’re on our way to Texas to enjoy the unique wonders of the Panhandle Plains
Museum, the Devil’s Rope Museum and the Texas Outdoor Musical Drama. We’re
sure to have loads of fun and return to OKC entertained and educated.
RIVER CITY PLAYERS
JULY 10, 2021 • Price: $149
Includes: Lunch at Fin & Feather, River City Players
A little bit Country, a little bit Rock ‘n Roll, and a whole lotta fun. We’re heading
to the Shawnee Street Theater in northeast Oklahoma, home of the River City
Players. Be prepared to for a toe-tappin’, knee-slappin’, hand-clappin’ good time!
THE PROMISE AND GRANBURY
SEPTE MBER 2 4 - 25, 2021
Single Price: $449 • Double Price: $389 • Triple Price: $369
Includes: One Night Lodging, Three Meals
Enjoy the amenities of the present in the ambiance of the past in more than
40 shops and boutiques in the charming Victorian downtown square of Gran-
bury, TX before savoring a true Texas-sized dinner. Texas doesn’t just offer
big deals and even bigger steaks. The Texas Ampitheater’s performance of
The Promise is a show that is sure to leave you with everlasting memories.
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RAILIN’ THE BOSTON’S
OCTOBER 23, 2021 • Price: $169
Includes: Lunch, Train Ride
All aboard for our roundtrip to Winslow, AR on the Arkansas and Missouri Rail-
road. Take a seat and enjoy this opportunity to travel in the style of a bygone
era. You can experience the leisurely elegance of a real train ride through the
mountains and valleys of Northwest Arkansas.
AUTUMN AT THE ARBORETUM
OCTOBER 26, 2 021 • Price: $159
Includes: Dinner, the Arboretum
Autumn at the Arboretum highlights the nationally acclaimed Pumpkin Village,
featuring four, 20-foot-tall decorated pumpkin houses and creative displays
fashioned from more than 90,000 pumpkins, gourds and squash. This artistic
scene is complimented by thousands of fall flowers.
QUEEN WILHELMINA LODGE AND THE TALIMENA SKYLINE DRIVE
N OVEMBER 4 - 5, 202 1
Single Price: $359 • Double Price: $299 • Triple Price: $279
Includes: One Night Lodging, Three Meals
Enter the Ouachita National Forest and the Talimena Skyline Drive. This sce-
nic byway, built exclusively for the view, offers breathtaking panoramas of
the surrounding countryside. Once we are on top of Rich Mountain, it’s time
to spend in the night in the recently renovated Queen Wilhelmina Lodge.
FALL IN THE ARBUCKLES
N OVEMBER 5, 2 021 • Price: $169
Includes: One Meal, Heartland Flyer, Turner Falls
Explore the beauty of Fall in Oklahoma with a scenic train ride on the Heartland
Flyer and a stop at Turner Falls, Oklahoma’s tallest waterfall. Bring your app-
etite because you’ll have the chance to gratify your sweet tooth with the
famous Arbuckle Mountain Fried Pies.
TALIMENA SKYLINE DRIVE
N OVEMBER 6, 2 02 1 • Price: $149
Includes: Dinner
Join us on the Oklahoma’s Talimena drive. Enjoy the breath-taking scenery
in one of the nation’s most vibrant displays of fall colors.
Check our website for flyers and videos with more information at
www.makingmemoriestours.com
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N OVEMBER 18, 2021 • Price: $139
Includes: Amish Lunch, Warehouse Sale
Dayspring Cards Company in Siloam Springs, AR hosts their Christmas
Warehouse Sale each year the week before Thanksgiving. We’ll take you
there and also add a wonderful Amish lunch, which will give you plenty of
energy to shop!
THE GIFT OF CHRISTMAS
DECEMBER 11, 202 1 • Price: $199
Includes: Lunch Buffet, The Gift of Christmas Production
Join us on a Christmas outing to Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, Texas
for a performance of their 2021 Christmas production of The Gift of Christmas.
This production is a visually stunning multimedia event complete with special
effects, a thousand voices, instruments and even flying angels.
OKLAHOMA LIGHTS UP THE NIGHT
DECEMBER 14, 2021 • Price: $109
Includes: Amish Dinner, Garden of Lights, Rhema Bible College Light Display
We have several stops for you during this one-day trip. First, we’re off to Amish
Country for some dinner. Then we’re heading to Honor Heights Park to gaze at the
Garden of Lights. Finally, we’re going to Rhema Bible College to see the largest
light display in Oklahoma. Plan for a leisurely stroll through this fairyland of lights.
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FEBRUARY TOUR
02.12.21 - 02.17.21
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The roots of Mardi Gras go back a long time, all the way back to the Middle Ages. Some traditions have changed through the years,
becoming substantially wilder in particular areas. But never fear! We are going to take part in the true Mardi Gras experience. One that
is approved for all ages.
Our journey south starts as we make our way The adventure continues! Today, we explore the
DAY 1 through the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas. Dinner
is included tonight near our hotel in Shreveport, LA.
DAY 3 differences between swamps and bayous on a
Swamp Boat Tour. This area is known for its
MEALS: Dinner diverse wildlife and breath-taking beauty. Next, we head to Vermil-
ion Historic Village, a living history museum dedicated to recreat-
ing the region’s diverse cultures during the 18th and 19th century.
This morning, we continue through Louisiana, arriv-
DAY 2 ing in Lake Charles, LA where we have a chance to
go through the Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial
This step back in time is followed up by a traditional Cajun lunch.
Our final destination today is Martins Accordions. Here, we will
enjoy some authentic music as well as see first-hand how this
Calcasieu. Here, we learn and explore Mardi Gras’ colorful history with
region’s most iconic musical instrument is made.
brilliant costume displays, a climb-aboard parade float and more.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch
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DAY 4 trip to the TABASCO Factory on Avery Island where
we’ll take a tour of the only factory in the world
DAY 6 Cajun Country full of vivid memories that will last
a lifetime.
making this distinctly southern sauce. Lunch will be included on
MEALS: Breakfast
Avery Island. Leaving here, we head to Conrad Rice Mill, the oldest
rice mill in America. Don’t let the name fool you! This mill produces not
only rice, but delicious seasonings, batters and many more southern
staples. Hungry yet? Get ready to experience a taste of Mardi Gras as
we arrive in downtown Lafayette, LA for the traditional Night Parade.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch
Today is the big day! This morning we head back
DAY 5 to downtown Lafayette for the big event. Mardi
Gras! South Louisiana is home to the greatest
free party on earth, and we are here to join the fun during the
Kings Parade. In Lafayette, LA, residents celebrate in many ways,
including the traditional Courir de Mardi Gras parades with marching
bands, beads and doubloons. We won’t forget to see the Mardi Gras
Indians with elaborate dancing and flamboyant costumes as well
as taste various styles of King Cakes. We say goodbye to Lafayette
this afternoon as we make our way homeward, stopping in Natchez
where dinner and a surprise activity await.
MEALS: Breakfast, Dinner
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SPRING INTO THE DESERT
MARCH TOUR
03.03.21 - 03.12.21
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Brilliant sunshine. Vibrant flowers. Exciting baseball. Rugged cowboys. What do they all have in common? They can all be found in beauti-
ful Arizona each spring! Multiple spring training baseball games, blossoming landscapes, epic shoot-outs and more are waiting. So, while
the rest of the country is wet and chilly, come with Making Memories, and we’ll make our way to check out springtime in the desert.
We will be taking our big red bus across the great Our journey this morning brings us to White
DAY 1 state of Oklahoma until we reach the town of
Clinton where we stop for dinner and some rest.
DAY 3 Sands National Monument in West Alamogordo,
NM. This monument showcases the incredible
white dunes made of white gypsum crystals. These white dunes will
Have a truly out-of-this-world adventure at the leave you in awe, overwhelmed by nature’s ability to create such
DAY 2 International UFO Museum in Roswell, NM.
Peruse the expansive collection of debris, docu-
wonders in the desert. Leaving here, we cross into Arizona to our
hotel in Wilcox.
ments and pictures of UFOs that is sure to raise some eyebrows.
MEALS: Breakfast
After discussing the mysteries of the universe, we will find some
rest at our hotel in Ruidoso, NM.
MEALS: Breakfast
This morning, we arrive at one of the toughest
DAY 4 towns in the Old West: Tombstone. We travel
back to the old west town on a guided trolley
tour, which will drop us off at the O.K. Corral for an exciting
reenactment of the famous gunfight. Afterward, there will be a
little free time to explore and eat on your own before we head
to Tucson. Here, we have a fun Make and Take activity planned
at the Sonoran Glass School that will blow you away. The day
ends by way of an included dinner at a local steakhouse.
MEALS: Breakfast, Dinner
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DAY 5 Sabino Canyon Crawler. This guided shuttle tour
will explore the awe-inspiring Sabino Canyon.
Leaving here, we find ourselves at Old Tucson where countless
westerns were filmed, and the spirit of the Old West still lives.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch
We leave Tucson and head to Phoenix, AZ to
DAY 6 enjoy America’s favorite pastime: baseball! With
the iconic crack of bats, snap of mitts and roar
of fans, Cactus League Spring Training is a seasonal rite that
descends on the Greater Phoenix area every February and March.
After departing the game, we head to our hotel in Chandler, AZ.
MEALS: Breakfast
If you still think the desert is nothing but dry,
DAY 7 cracked dirt, think again! The Desert Botanical
Garden spreads across 55 acres. This oasis is
home to thousands of species of prickly cactus, sturdy trees and On our way homeward across Arizona, we
blossoming flowers from all around the world. After spending DAY 8 arrive at the Petrified Forest to experience
its dazzling sky and dramatic landscape. Once
some time in nature, we head back to the ballpark for another
nail-biting spring training game. We will end the day with din- this astonishing sight is beheld, it is back to New Mexico to find
ner and entertainment at Barleens Dinner Show. some rest in the famous city of Albuquerque.
MEALS: Breakfast, Dinner MEALS: Breakfast
We continue the return journey through New Mex-
DAY 9 ico and into the Lone Star State. Before arriving in
Amarillo for the night, we have an included dinner
at the Big Texan Steakhouse, famous for its mouth-watering 72 oz.
steak challenge. Can you join the ranks of beef-lovers like NFL Line-
man Bradley Bozeman who ate his 72 oz steak in 49:08 minutes?
MEALS: Breakfast, Dinner
Our bellies are full of beef and our brains are
DAY 10 full of memories as we arrive back home, bid-
ding farewell to the cowboys, baseballs and
sunny skies of Arizona.
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MUSIC LEGENDS
MARCH TOUR
03.16.21 - 03.21.21
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America has a wonderful past for such a young nation. But one thing that sets it apart from the rest of the world is its diverse musical his-
tory. The Beatles traveled to The States and were transformed into superstars. Johnny Cash taught us how to walk the line. Elvis Presley
danced his way to royalty, becoming America’s first King. On this trip, we honor the memory of the incredible figures who’ve shaped our
world, and we would love for you to come along!
Usually, we allow plenty of time on the bus for For our next stop, we find ourselves in Memphis,
DAY 1 our guests to get to know each other, but we are
eager to share a special first-day surprise, and
DAY 2 TN where The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll once resided.
That’s right! Graceland! The Elvis Presley Man-
we don’t want to waste any time! We’ll also be treating you to a sion! You’ll have plenty of time to look around and appreciate The
delicious dinner this evening. King before we head off to Loretta Lynn’s Ranch. Step into the life
MEALS: Dinner of a Coal Miner’s Daughter during our guided tour of Loretta’s Plan-
tation Home, a replica of Butcher Hollow and the Coal Mine. After a
full day, we’ll put up our blue suede shoes and enjoy a comfy night’s
rest at the hotel.
MEALS: Breakfast
We’re off to the Historic RCA Studio B Recording
DAY 3 Studio this morning. Since it opened in 1957, more
than 35,000 songs have been recorded at the stu-
dio—songs from artists like Elvis Presley, Charlie Daniels and Dolly
Parton. On this tour, we will get to hear how Studio B became known
as the “birthplace of the Nashville Sound.” After a musical morning,
enjoy lunch and a melodic stroll through Music Row. But the day isn’t
over yet! This afternoon, we head over to Grandpa’s Opry where local
talent captivates audiences with their down-home music.
MEALS: Breakfast
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DAY 4 the Johnny Cash and the Patsy Cline Museum.
It just wouldn’t be a musical legends trip if we
didn’t pay homage to the Man in Black. This afternoon we have a
tour of the Grand Ole Opry to look forward to as well! Once the
tour is complete, you’ll have nice seats at this evening’s show!
MEALS: Breakfast
We journey home with the stories and songs of
DAY 6 America’s music legends in our hearts and mem-
ories of our newest adventure in our minds.
MEALS: Breakfast
This morning, our Step-On Guide will hop on the
DAY 5 bus and show us the homes of Country Music’s
greatest stars. Then, we pay our respects to a
couple whose love inspired the musical world for over 35 years at
the burial ground of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash. Johnny
and June remain firmly in our thoughts as we make our way to The
Palace Theater to see Man in Black. Then, Making Memories is treat-
ing you to a lunch at the Red Barn at Crafton Farms. You’ll have some
great memories and a full belly by the time we depart for our hotel.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch
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COLORS OF EAST TEXAS
MARCH TOUR
03.22.21 - 03.28.21 DAYS
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$1,819 SINGLE • $1,399 PER PERSON DOUBLE • $1,259 PER PERSON TRIPLE
Texas Springtimes are decorated in brilliantly colored flowers. Vast fields of dazzling Bluebonnets, gardens of amazing
Azalea, forests of blooming Dogwoods and even a rumbling train ride through the East Texas Piney Woods are all waiting
for us to come make some memories.
Today, we head toward the colors of The A busy day awaits! First, we honor our history
DAY 1 Lone Star State. Our hotel tonight will be in DAY 3 with a tour through the National Museum of
the Pacific War. Then, we venture to Wildseed
McKinney, TX.
Farms to see Texas’ diverse and breathtaking wildflowers. A
We continue south, keeping an eye out for some surprise lunch awaits everyone afterwards. Browse more than
DAY 2 famous Texas wildflowers. Upon arrival at the
Texas White House, we explore the Lyndon B.
150 shops, boutiques, antique stores and art galleries during
your free time in Fredericksburg. After a colorful day, we
Johnson Ranch and learn the history of how this president and his return to the hotel to rest.
“Lady Bird” lived and operated out of this miniature white house in
central Texas. Before heading back to our hotel in Fredericksburg, MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch
TX, we have an included authentic German dinner in town.
MEALS: Breakfast, Dinner
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DAY 6 Texas State Railroad waits to take us through
the stunning Piney Woods of East Texas.
Lunch will be included on board the train; afterwards, an entire
forest of Dogwood trees welcomes us to the Davey Dogwood
Park. We return to Tyler this evening for our last night together.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch
We say adios to the charming town of Freder -
DAY 4 icksburg today and move north to Tyler, TX
where we spend the next three nights. How-
ever, we will have another opportunity to do a little shopping as
we stop at a craft village along the way.
MEALS: Breakfast
Experience the charming elegance of the Old
DAY 5 South this morning at the Roseland Plantation.
This historic location includes the Spring Flower
Trail, known for its stately homes and abundant gardens. Along the
way, you’ll run across the Azalea Belles. These young ladies from
the Tyler area are dressed in gorgeous antebellum-style gowns and
serve as the official greeters of the Azalea Spring Flower Trail. Once
you have had your fill of walking, hop on the coach where a Step-On
Guide treats us to more of Tyler’s floral displays from the comfort of
our bus. Our day ends with an included southern BBQ dinner.
MEALS: Breakfast, Dinner
We end our tour today with our memories filled
DAY 7 with the colors of Texas and stories of adven-
tures with newfound friends in our hearts.
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AMERICAN HEROES
( P H ILLY, WASHI N GTON D. C., V IRGINIA BEACH)
APRIL TOUR
04.09.21 - 04.20.21 DAYS
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America is a nation of heroes. Making Memories is proud to provide a tour that honors the brave soldiers who gave their lives
for freedom as well as explores the pivotal battles that helped shape our country. Relive the nation’s birth and turmoil by revis-
iting the Revolutionary and Civil War, holding conferences with George Washington and Abraham Lincoln and traversing Valley
Forge and Gettysburg. If you’re someone who loves history, if you’re someone who wants to learn about the great leaders of
our country, if you’re someone who wants to make memories where history was created, then this is the tour for you!
Our journey begins as we cross the diverse
DAY 1 terrain of Missouri and end the night in Terre
Haute, IN.
We travel back to 19th-century life along the
DAY 2 White River this morning at Conner Prairie
Museum. Here, you get the chance to learn a
trade, study in a one-room schoolhouse or toss a tomahawk in
one of the most visited outdoor museums in the country. Then,
we’ll dust off our boots and head to Washington, PA. where we
will be overnighting.
Our next stop in Gettysburg will be the Eisenhower
MEALS: Breakfast
DAY 4 National Historic Site. This memorial was Presi-
dent Dwight D. Eisenhower’s farm and a weekend
retreat for the President and First Lady as well as a meeting place for
Begin the day with a tour of the Gettysburg world leaders. We leave the farm to explore Amish Country in the Kettle
DAY 3 battlefield and hear stories that recount the
bloodiest battle on U.S. soil. The Historic Fair-
Kitchen Village in Lancaster County, PA. Enjoy home-cooked lunch and
quaint shops that have not changed in three generations. With bellies
field Inn, also known as the Mansion House, has been stand- full of warm food, we leave the peaceful Amish stores behind and shift
ing since 1757 and witnessed the memorable battle. Over the our attention back to the Revolutionary war at the Visitor’s Center at
years, many important historical figures, including Patrick Valley Forge. A ninety-minute trolley tour will guide us through the
Henry, Robert E. Lee and Mamie Eisenhower have graced these trials and hardships George Washington and his Colonial Army had to
halls. After a step back into history, we find some rest at our endure to fight for America’s freedom. After a busy day, we check in to
hotel in Gettysburg, PA. our hotel in Philadelphia, PA where will stay the next two nights.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner MEALS: Breakfast
20 AMERIC AN HEROES • 1.888.8 45.9582 • M AKI NG M E MO R IE STO U RS. C O MThe sights and sounds of the City of Brotherly The next day, enjoy a tour of the Capitol Build-
DAY 5 Love greet us as we take a tour of Philadelphia.
From the crack of the Liberty Bell to the ruckus
DAY 8 ing, visiting places such as the Crypt, Rotunda
and—most interesting of all—the National Statu-
of Independence Hall to the secret talks at the City Tavern, this tour ary Hall. In this portion of the Capitol Building, you see statues of
is bound to bring out the rebel in all of us. After the tour, serv- past presidents and other famous Americans. You can also exper-
ers in period dress will deliver an old-fashion American lunch at the ience the famous Whisper Spot, an acoustic marvel that allows you
City Tavern. But the day is not over! Next, we’ll visit the Museum to hear what everyone in the room is saying! After touring the
of the American Revolution whose collection of Revolutionary Capitol Building, we’ll travel to the Yorktown Battlefield. This is the
artifacts reaches the thousands! If the massive collection was not most famous battle of the Revolutionary War, and you’ll get to be
enough, the museum has a wide variety of literary resources, giving a part of the historic moment before heading to Virginia Beach for
you a much better understanding of what the Revolutionary world the next two nights.
was like. Our day ends at the National Constitution Center, which MEALS: Breakfast
houses exhibits detailing our Founding Fathers’ struggle to compose
a Constitution for a new nation. Today you have a choice: check out the Parade of
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch DAY 9 Nations and NATOfest or enjoy some free time at
the Virginia Beach Boardwalk. If you choose to go
to the Parade of Nations, you will have specially designated seating
along the parade route. This is the only parade in the U.S honoring
NATO. After the parade, the unique international celebration of NATOfest
starts! This is an enormous outdoor festival filled with performances
and food. Or—if you want to take it easy—you can explore the famous Vir-
ginia Beach Boardwalk, relax on the beach and comb the various shops
for hidden treasures. In the evening, we will attend the International
Tattoo Performance, an exhibition of military band performances filled
With our time in Philly over, we change course and with performances by bands and drills teams from across the world!
DAY 6 explore the elegant 175-room Winterthur Museum Once this is concluded, we return to the hotel for a good night’s rest.
and Garden in Delaware. This historic former MEALS: Breakfast
home now houses one of the most diverse collections of Americana
in the United States. After exploring exquisite exhibits and gardens,
we make our way to Virginia to the Arlington National Cemetery.
Walking through this hallowed ground, you will have the opportunity
to thank the many men and women who gave their lives to create
and protect our nation. Once this time to remember our heroes has
passed, we head to the hotel and for rest and quiet reflection.
MEALS: Breakfast, Dinner
Our journey home begins, but we have one last din-
Start the day off by with your choice of activi- DAYS 10 & 11 ner arranged for everyone at Patti’s 1880’s Setl -
DAY 7 ties. You can either explore science and history
at The Smithsonian, or journey through time
ement! A delicious way to end a wonderful trip.
MEALS: Breakfast Both Days, Dinner on Day 11
by visiting the various memorials around Washington, D.C.
See the Jefferson, Lincoln, MLK, FDR, Korean War, Vietnam War The rest of the ride will be for rest and reflection
and WWII memorials. After a quick lunch on your own, we come
together to explore George Washington’s Mt. Vernon home. At
DAY 12 as we make our way back. We arrive home full
of knowledge of the past, appreciation of those
the end of the day, we will return to our hotel in Arlington, VA. who have gone before and memories of travels with new friends.
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ARK ENCOUNTER
APRIL TOUR
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History is full of great mysteries, and one of those is the history behind Noah’s Ark. For years, people from every facet of life have
weighed in on the nature of the story. At 510 feet long, 51 feet high and 85 feet wide, this massive structure was an architectural
marvel. The Ark Encounter reconstruction is based on the dimensions provided in the Bible. It is among the largest wooden vessels
recorded in history and is close to the maximum size believed to be possible for wooden ships to float. You will be amazed by this
spectacular replica, complete with three stories of amazing displays showing what life must have been like on the massive boat. Be
sure to bring your family along as this incredible replica sparks a new fascination with history as well as brightens the imagination!
Do not wait to book your spot. This tour fills quickly!
Filled with anticipation, we start our journey and Our morning is filled with travel, but our afternoon
DAY 1 make a massive dent in the miles to our destina-
tion. We’ll end our first day in Kuttawa, KY.
DAY 2 activity is a Making Memories favorite. The whin-
nies and whickers of former champions welcome
you to the Old Friends Retired Horse Farm in Georgetown, KY! This
MEALS: Dinner
farm is home to over 175 retired and rescued horses living on a 136-
acre plot of land. The Old Friends Retired Horse Farm is where cham-
pions can ease into retirement from their amazing careers as race-
horses. On your interactive tour through the farm, you’ll learn about
the unique lives and careers of these former athletes. We’ll end the
day with a quiet dinner and a restful sleep at a local hotel.
MEALS: Breakfast, Dinner
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DAY 4 at The Ark Encounter, a 510-foot-long, 85-foot-
wide and 51-foot-high replica of Noah’s ark. This
biblical boat was lovingly created with the help of Amish crafts-
man. Painstaking detail went into the numerous life-size recre-
ations of the life inside this three-story artistic and engineering
achievement. We leave the pages of the Bible to enter the thrills
of Broadway for our evening meal! Three cheers for the Derby Din-
ner Playhouse! Enjoy a delicious feast as you allow the actors to
immerse you in some of Broadway’s best.
MEALS: Breakfast, Dinner
As the big red bus starts homeward, we take
DAY 5 time today to reminisce with our new friends
before we go to our hotel for the night.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch
We send you home with memories full of the bib-
DAY 6 lical knowledge, blessed cathedrals and architec-
tural marvels that Kentucky has to show us! We
are glad you chose to make memories with us.
We start today at The Creation Museum where MEALS: Breakfast
DAY 3 amazing artifacts and incredible anomalies in
the fossil record will raise more than a few ques-
tions and provide an excellent conversation starter for lunch. Once
the museum has been thoroughly explored, we’ll visit the majestic
Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption. With awe-inspiring vaulted
ceilings and the largest church stain glass window in the world, it
is no wonder this architectural marvel is called the Sign of Hope by
the surrounding community. Our next stop will be the Garden of
Hope, a replica of Jesus’ tomb built by Reverend Morris H. Coers,
pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church in Covington, KY. After a day of
knowledge and art, we get some beauty rest at a local hotel.
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MYSTERY TOUR
E U ROP E AN RIV E R C RU IS E
APRIL TOUR
04.19.21 - 04.23.21
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WHELP, I’VE GOT A WHALE OF A DREAM TO TELL YA’LL ABOUT.
THIS MAY SEEM A LITTLE HARD TO SWALLOW, BUT JUST BEAR WITH ME.
IT STARTED WITH A TRIP DOWN THE RIVER WITH SOMEONE NAMED LAURA. OR MAYBE IT WAS LEWIS.
THEN WE SETTLED DOWN TO STAY A SPELL BY SOME GREAT BIG OLE MOUNDS.
AND THE NEXT THING I KNOW, I’M BEIN’ LIFTED INTO THE SKY, AND FOR SOME REASON I’M HOLDIN’ A
BOTTLE OF KETCHUP. ODD DREAM, ISN’T IT? IT MUST BE SOME SORTA PREMONITION.
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GEORGIA ON MY MIND
APRIL / MAY TOUR
04.23.21 - 05.01.21
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accommodations, all listed tour fees and 12 meals.
DAYS
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A fine southern journey, just like a fine southern meal, is hardy and sweet. Our adventures in Georgia are filled with food for
the mind, heart and belly. If you’re a movie buff, you’ll love joining us for the ride. If you love history, then prepare for a historic
tour! If you’re interested in sweet southern comforts, then join us on our expedition through Georgia. You’ll come back from this
trip filled with new-found knowledge and fresh memories.
Our adventure begins today as we hop on the
DAY 1 big red bus. During our scenic trip, we will have
plenty of time to relax and get to know our fel-
low travelers before we stop in New Albany, MS for the night.
We continue our journey to Georgia before check-
DAY 2 ing into our hotel where we settle in for the next
several days.
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Wake up to the wonders of the ocean at The Geor-
DAY 3 gia Aquarium. The aquarium houses an array of Movie fans and history enthusiasts! The Road to
animals from the deep, including a whale shark! DAY 4 Tara Museum welcomes you! This museum holds
items from the incredible movie Gone with the
Whether it is the bark of the sea lion, the waddle of a penguin or the
chitter of the dolphin, these exhibits will make you want to suit up and Wind as well as artifacts from the Civil War, particularly historic rel-
dive in! Our next destination is the bubbling World of Coca Cola. Here, ics from the Atlanta Campaign and the Battle of Jonesboro. Gaze upon
you will not only experience the history of this world-famous beverage Margaret Mitchell’s china, admire Scarlett’s elaborate dresses, or
but taste Coke’s more exotic beverages. Then, we’re off to explore the browse the extensive cultural collections. Continue your trip through
Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum, which details the the past on our visit to The Stately Oaks Plantation, the mansion
career of our 39th president. After this, we walk the footsteps of a that inspired Scarlett’s home in Gone with the Wind. This estate
Civil Rights hero at the Martin Luther King Jr. Historical Park and end includes tours of the original cook’s log cabin, a one room school-
the day at a delightful diner known for its southern comfort food. house, a Creek Indian village and even a country store from the era.
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