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Welcome
to Lodestar Tours Day Trips -
July thru December
You'll enjoy browsing our individual
tours below. We have many pick-up locations throughout Western Pennsylvania.
Keep in mind, we do reserve seating on our motorcoaches.
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with any questions or comments.
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2010
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Saturday, July 10, 2010 |
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Chocolate! Chocolate! Chocolate! Williamsport, PA |
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Departs |
6:00 AM |
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Returns |
8:00 PM |
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Enjoy a chef demo class at a
Williamsport Culinary Arts School with volunteers helping create
delicious chocolate desserts, plus have lunch in the school's teaching
restaurant, and peek in the teaching kitchen. Cruise the Susquehanna River with chocolate trufflettes and/or chocolate martinis.
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Price Per Adult: |
$90.00 |
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Wednesday, July 14, 2010 |
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Birds of a Feather - National Aviary - Pittsburgh,
PA |
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Departs |
8:00 AM |
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Returns |
6:30 PM |
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We
will start our day at the all-new National Aviary for a look at our
feather friends. You will see more than 600 exotic and endangered birds
from around the world. You can talk to a parrot, stroll through a rain
forest or just hang out with the flock. Then it's off to the Cheesecake
Factory where you can have lunch (at your own expense). You won't want
to miss out on a delicious piece of cheesecake! Then we will board the
"Ducky" which floats on the river and tours on land. This red-hot duck
will take you for a unique guided tour of Pittsburgh. Great day of fun,
you may even want to bring your grandchildren with you on this
tour.
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If you
took this tour before, we would love to hear from you... please email us
with your comments!
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Price Per Person: |
$57.00 |
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Saturday, July 17, 2010 |
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Hershey Park, Hershey PA |
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Departs |
7:00 AM |
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Returns |
Midnight |
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Great Family Fun!!!
Relax and have a fun time with your children or grandchildren at the
most famous amusement park in PA. Start out your day with a tour of the
Hershey Factory and then enjoy the day at the park. You are welcome to
pack a lunch and have a picnic at the
park.
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took this tour before, we would love to hear from you... please email us
with your comments!
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Price Per Person: |
Adults
$72.00 [Seniors/Children (3-8) $65.00] |
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Saturday, August 7, 2010 |
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Monticello |
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Departs |
7:00 AM |
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Returns |
10:00 PM |
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Tour the house that Jefferson
designed and built for himself and his family and enjoy the grounds of
the Monticello Plantation. Get an intimate look at the extraordinary
house Thomas Jefferson built and furnished for himself and his family.
See the books, gadgets, art, furnishings, and objects that reveal
Jefferson's unique mind. The guided House Tour covers the rooms on
Monticello's first floor and lasts about 30 minutes. (Because of fire
codes, the upper floors are not part of this tour). Your admission
ticket also includes access to the grounds and two optional outdoor
guided tours of the Plantation Community and of the Gardens and Grounds.
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Price Per Person: |
$73.00 |
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Saturday, August 14, 2010 |
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Shakerwoods Festival |
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Departs |
7:00 AM |
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Returns |
9:30 PM |
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Step back to the
simple life, the festival has over 200 selected craftspeople from over
15 states. These craftspeople demonstrate their unique skills without
the use of modern conveniences, including electricity. You will have
the opportunity to shop for hand-crafted gift items from some of the
country’s best craftspeople in a setting that only Shakerwoods can
deliver. Entertainment and an extensive selection of food concessions
(many cooked over an open fire) are offered.
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took this tour before, we would love to hear from you... please email us
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Price Per Person: |
$48.00 |
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Saturday, August 14, 2010 |
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Atlantic City Spinner |
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Departs |
6:00 AM |
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Returns |
2:30 AM |
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Spend the day at the
Boardwalk, try your luck gambling, have a great meal, lots to see and do
in Atlantic City. You will receive a bonus from the Casino, details to
be announced.
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took this tour before, we would love to hear from you... please email us
with your comments!
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Price Per Person: |
$70.00 |
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Saturday, August 14, 2010 |
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Mystery Day Trip |
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Departs |
6:00 AM |
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Returns |
10:30 PM |
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Our overnight mystery trips have been
such a hit, we're adding a day mystery trip!! Just like the overnight
tour, we can't tell you where or what we'll do on this trip, but we can
tell you that you'll have a good time!!
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Price Per Person: |
$120.00 |
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Saturday, August 21, 2010 |
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Baltimore Inner Harbor |
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Departs |
8:00 AM |
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Returns |
10:30 PM |
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Spend a fun day at
Baltimore Inner Harbor. You can take a boat ride, use the water taxi to
visit places like Little Italy, shop and just take in the sidewalk shows
at the Harbor. Or visit the National Aquarium and
enjoy
the aquatic life, dolphins, sharks and rainforest at this famous
attraction.
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Price Per Person: |
$46.00 |
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Saturday, August 21, 2010 |
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New York City |
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Departs |
6:00 AM |
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Returns |
4:00 AM |
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Spend the day in the
most remarkable city in the world. Plenty of time to shop, visit many
of the sightseeing attractions and even take in a Broadway show.
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Price Per Persont: |
$72.00 |
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Saturday, August 28, 2010 |
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Allenberry Play House, "Mid Life Crisis" Boiling
Springs, PA |
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Departs |
8:00 AM |
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Returns |
7:00 PM |
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There is no cure of
this condition, but the premise is, "that it's easily managed with
therapeutic laughter"! Enjoy a great day out, including
lunch.
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Price Per Person: |
$85.00 |
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Saturday, August 28, 2010 |
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Phantom of the Opera - Benedum Theatre -
Pittsburgh, PA |
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Departs |
8:30 AM |
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Returns |
6:00 PM |
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Don't miss the last chance to
experience the timeless story of seduction and despair of this
international award winning phenomenon! We'll stop at the South Side at
the Cheesecake Factory before the show for lunch on your own and return
to Johnstown right after the show.
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Price Per Person: |
$104.00 |
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Saturday, September 4, 2010 |
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Baltimore Inner Harbor |
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Departs |
8:00 AM |
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Returns |
11:00 PM |
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Spend a fun day at
Baltimore Inner Harbor. You can take a boat ride, use the water taxi to
visit places like Little Italy and Historic Fell's Point, shop and just take in the sidewalk shows
at the Harbor. Or visit the National Aquarium and
enjoy
the aquatic life, dolphins, sharks and rainforest at this famous
attraction.
Email Us For More Information!
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Price Per Person: |
$40.00 |
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Saturday, September 11, 2010 |
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New York City |
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Departs |
5:00 AM |
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Returns |
4:00 AM |
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Spend the day in the
most remarkable city in the world. Plenty of time to shop, visit many
of the sightseeing attractions and even take in a Broadway show.
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Price Per Person: |
$70.00 |
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Saturday, September 18, 2010 |
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Philadelphia, PA |
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Departs |
7:30 AM |
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Returns |
11:00 PM |
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Time to
have lunch and shop on your own at the Bourse located at Independence
Hall. We will join up with our tour guide and visit the neighborhood
around Independence Hall. This is where the Liberty Bell rang out and
where the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution,
and the Bill of Rights were written and signed. Stroll through colonial
Philadelphia and enjoy the quiet and peace of Christ Church, a 18th
century garden and Franklins Court, a tribute to Benjamin Franklin. See
Elfreth's Alley, popularly known as "Our nation's oldest residential
street" dating back to the first days of the eighteenth
century.
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Price Per Person: |
$72.00 |
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Tuesday, September 21, 2010 |
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"Joseph" Sight and Sound Theatre - Lancaster, PA |
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Departs |
8:00 AM |
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Returns |
9:30 PM |
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Experience this thrilling, life-changing adventure
of Joseph's epic story of character and forgiveness at Sight and Sound.
Like his famous coat, a brilliant color scheme has been woven into the
very fabric of this production with truly extraordinary music, costumes,
lights, special effects, sets, animals, and more. From the fields of
Canaan to the stunning palaces of Egypt, "Joseph" is an exhilarating
experience that will inspire every member of your family to dream and to
live for the glory of God! After this brilliant show we will take you to
Hershey Farms for a family-style meal.
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Price Per Person: |
$116.00 |
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Saturday, September 25, 2010 |
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Pittsburgh Strip District & Waterfront |
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Departs |
8:00 AM |
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Returns |
8:00 PM |
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Fall and we are ready
to shop the famous Strip District for the winter season to come. After
spending a few hours at the Strip District, we will board the coach and
go to the Waterfront area for dinner and shopping.
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Price Per Person: |
$28.00 |
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Saturday, September 25, 2010 |
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New York, Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, &
Ground Zero |
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Departs |
4:30 AM |
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Returns |
3:00 AM |
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Enjoy a guided
tour of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. We suggest that you
pack a lunch to enjoy while on tour. We will return by ferry boat to
Battery Park where we will meet our bus and travel to the Ground Zero
area for a look at the church and the American Express Tribute. A
unique and moving day for all. You will have a few hours on your own in
the Times Square area before we depart for home. Keep in mind that
there is a lot of walking on this tour. $95.00 per adult/ $85.00
for children (ages 4-12)
This tour also available Saturday, October 2, 2010
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Price Per Person |
$95.00 per adult / $85.00 for children (ages 4-12) |
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Saturday, September 25, 2010 |
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Washington, DC Holocaust Museum |
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Departs |
8:00 AM |
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Returns |
9:30 PM |
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The Museum's
Permanent Exhibition The Holocaust spans three floors of
the Museum building. It presents a narrative history using more than
900 artifacts, 70 video monitors, and four theaters that include
historic film footage and eyewitness
testimonies.
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Price Per Person: |
$45.00 |
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Wednesday, September 29, 2010 |
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Celtic Thunder - Benedum Theatre - PIttsburgh, PA |
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Departs |
4:30 PM |
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Returns |
Midnight |
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Enjoy this dynamic group of singers
perform a tribute to our greatest entertainers. There will be no stops
on the way to Pittsburgh or the way back. Feel free to pack a meal to
eat onboard the bus!
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Price Per Person: |
$85.00 |
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inquiring about and any information you would like to receive about tour(s)
when e-mailing us. Be sure to include your name and contact information
also.
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Saturday, October 2, 2010 |
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New York City, Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, &
Ground Zero |
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Departs |
4:30 AM |
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Returns |
3:00 AM |
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Enjoy a guided tour of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. We
suggest that you pack a lunch to enjoy while on tour. We will return by
ferry boat to Battery Park where we will meet our bus and travel to the
Ground Zero area for a look at the church and the American Express
Tribute. A unique and moving day for all. You will have a few hours on
your own in the Times Square area before we depart for home. Keep in
mind that there is a lot of walking on this tour.
This tour also available Saturday,
September 25, 2010
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Price Per Person |
$95.00 per adult/
$85.00 for children (ages 4-12)
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Saturday, October 2, 2010 |
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Cleopatra Exhibition - Philadelphia, PA |
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Departs |
6:00 AM |
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Returns |
10:30 PM |
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Experience Cleopatra at the Franklin Institute in
Philadelphia and enjoy a Royal lunch aboard the oldest and largest
4-masted tall ship afloat the Moshulu. Produced by the same team that
captivated audiences with King Tut, Cleopatra promises to be the must
see exhibition on the year! Experience Cleopatra's story and learn more
about the daily lives of her contemporaries, both powerful and humble.
Discover more than 250 artifacts, from the smallest gold pieces and
coins to the colossal statues that stand over 15 feet tall. After lunch
on the Moshulu we will take you to Independence Hall for a tour and a
visit to the Liberty Bell.
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about the Exhibition, Click Here
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Price Per Person: |
$112.00 |
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Saturday, October 2, 2010 |
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National Apple Harvest Festival, Arendtsville, PA |
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Departs |
8:00 AM |
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Returns |
7:30 PM |
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Celebrate the Apple
Harvest season with crafts, great music and wonderful food. The
festival has something for everyone with hundreds of arts and crafts
dealers, demonstrations, contests, food stands and entertainment.
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Price Per Person |
$45.00 |
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Friday, October 8, 2010 |
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Gateway Clipper Fall Foliage Cruise |
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Departs |
7:00 AM |
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Returns |
6:00 PM |
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Experience the
beautiful colors of fall from the deck of the Gateway Clipper for a 5
hour cruise. Dine on the scrumptious buffet and enjoy the VIVA LAS
VEGAS Revue.
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Price Per Person: |
$85.00 |
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Saturday, October 9, 2010 |
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Washington DC Dusk Tour |
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Departs |
12:00 Noon |
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Returns |
12:00 Midnight |
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We depart later in
the day and take you to Iwo Jima. We recommend that you have lunch
before we leave or take lunch with you on the bus. Our dinner stop will
be at the Union Station (at your own expense). After dinner we depart
for the World War II Memorial and plan to spend time there until the
lights are illuminated. It is a beautiful sight to see our Nation’s
Capitol at night and also we plan to visit the Korean Memorial where you
can experience the emotions of the soldiers on night patrol.
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Price Per Person |
$48.00 |
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Saturday, October 9, 2010 |
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Longwood Gardens - Autumn Colors |
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Departs |
6:00 AM |
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Returns |
10:00 PM |
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Rejoice in the
vibrant colors of autumn during Longwood's fun fall festival. Crisp
fall weather and clear blue skies are the backdrop for nature's art
exhibit of mums, gourds, colorful foliage and more. What a great way
to spend the day!
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Price Per Person |
$65.00 |
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Saturday, October 9, 2010 |
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Crayola Factory and Cabela's |
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Departs |
8:00 AM |
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Returns |
11:00 PM |
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Great Family Trip!! Something for
Dad, Mom, and the kids! Even the Grandparents can join up on this
adventure! We will drop the men off at Cabela's in Hamburg so they can
shop and enjoy all those "Man" things they love! Then the ladies and
kiddo's can travel down the road to the Crayola Factory and enjoy hours
of fun at the Discovery Center! After that, we will take them back to
meet up with Dad and Grandpa at Cabela's, so they can enjoy the many
displays. We will then go right next door to Cracker Barrel for dinner
so that Mom can do some shopping also. Whew... we are tired just
thinking about all the fun everyone will have! Pack your lunch so that
you can enjoy it on the bus and that way you only have to buy dinner at
the end of the day. Also, if you are not traveling with children, and
would like to go to Cabela's, you are welcome to join us!
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Price Per Person |
$65.00 for Crayola Factory / $58.00 for Cabela's |
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Saturday, October 9, 2010 |
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Christmas in the Woods (Shakerwoods) |
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Departs |
7:00 AM |
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Returns |
9:30 PM |
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Old-fashioned
Christmas in the Woods gives you the opportunity to shop for
hand-crafted holiday gift items from some of the country’s best
craftspeople in a setting that only Shakerwoods can deliver. The woods
will be transformed into a holiday wonderland including each booth
beautifully decorated in an old-fashioned holiday theme. There will be
plenty of delicious foods including some holiday favorites cooked the
old-fashioned way and live
entertainment.
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Price Per Person |
$48.00 |
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Wednesday, October 13, 2010 |
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Dutch Apple Theatre, "Church Basement Ladies" -
Lancaster, PA |
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Departs |
7:00 AM |
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Returns |
7:30 PM |
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The recipe for
laughter you've been waiting for! A hilarious new musical comedy
celebrating the women who work tirelessly in the church basement
kitchens to keep stomachs full and coffee brewing for every important
event from weddings to "pot luck" suppers. See where the heart and soul
of the church is! Enjoy a buffet meal before the show.
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Price Per Person |
$92.00 |
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Friday, October 15, 2010 |
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Palace Theatre, "Vicki Lawrence & Mama"
Greensburg,PA |
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Departs |
10:00 AM |
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Returns |
5:30 pm |
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Emmy Award- winning
comedienne Vicki Lawrence is one of the most beloved television
personalities of her generation staring in the "Carol Burnett Show", as
Thelma Harper, or "Mama" as she is better known to her fans. Where
Mama is concerned, expect the unexpected. We will stop at DeNunzio's
Restaurant at the Latrobe Airport for lunch prior to the show.
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Price Per Person: |
$87.00 |
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Saturday, October 16, 2010 |
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New York City |
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Departs |
6:00 AM |
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Returns |
4:00 AM |
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Spend the day in the
most remarkable city in the world. Plenty of time to shop, visit many
of the sightseeing attractions and even take in a Broadway show.
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Price Per Person: |
$72.00 |
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Saturday, October 23, 2010 |
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Mount Vernon, National Treasure 2 Tour &
Alexandria Ghost Tour |
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Departs |
7:00 AM |
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Returns |
Midnight |
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Visit the Mansion
home and working farm of George and Martha Washington. View more than a
dozen outbuildings including the slave quarters, kitchen, stables, and
greenhouse and stroll through four different gardens at this spectacular
visitors attraction. Tour the behind-the-scenes filming of the
blockbuster movie “National Treasure 2, Book of Secrets”. This tour
combines Hollywood and history, giving visitors stories about filming
and also information on how the locations were used during George
Washington’s time. Included in this approximately hour-long walking
tour is the Mansion’s basement and cornerstone, the setting for a
pivotal scene. Fans of the movie will recognize the space as the
location where Nicolas Cage’s character kidnaps the president. Please
bring a packed lunch. Later at dusk, we’ll take a walking ghost and
graveyard tour of historic Old Town Alexandria.
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Price Per Person: |
$70.00 |
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Saturday, November 6, 2010 |
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American Music Theatre Christmas Show - Lancaster,
PA |
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Departs |
8:00 AM |
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Returns |
11:00 PM |
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Time to Christmas
shop at the Rockvale Shopping Center and then enjoy the spectacular
holiday production featuring many of your favorite holiday songs. After
the show you will have dinner at Hershey Farms. We do this trip every
year and you don’t want to miss it!
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Price Per Person: |
$92.00 |
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Saturday, November 13, 2010 |
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Carrie Underwood at the Bryce Jordan Center -
State College, PA |
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Departs |
3:00 PM |
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Returns |
Midnight |
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Carrie Underwood, Entertainer of the
Year and 5 Time Grammy Award winner, comes to the Bryce Jordon Center.
Don't delay! We expect this trip to be a quick sell-out!!! We'll stop
for dinner at Cracker Barrel on the way to the concert.
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Price Per Person: |
$88.00 |
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Friday, November 19, 2010 |
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Gateway Clipper Light Up Night |
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Departs |
2:30 PM |
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Returns |
11:30 PM |
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The Captain’s Dinner
Dance is a wonderful evening out on the water especially during
Pittsburgh’s Light Up Night Celebration. This cruise features a
delicious dinner buffet and live entertainment while sailing the Three
Rivers. Time to walk around at Station Square, traffic permitting.
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Price Per Person: |
$98.00 |
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Friday, November 19, 2010 |
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Stocking Stuffer Tour - Ohio Amish Country |
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Departs |
5:30 AM |
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Returns |
10:00 PM |
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We will start our tour at Warthers in Dover, Ohio where you will receive
a Christmas stocking. Additional stops will be at the Swiss Village
Bulk Foods in Sugarcreek (Little Switzerland), Tis the Season Christmas
Shop at the Schrock Farm, Hershberger Bakery and Farm Market and a
Sangria Demonstration at Broad Run Cheese, Swiss Heritage Winery. Enjoy
a holiday lunch served by an Amish family. At each stop you will be
given a gift to put in your Christmas stocking.
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Price Per Person: |
$99.00 |
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Saturday, December 4, 2010 |
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New York City |
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Departs |
6:00 AM |
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Returns |
4:00 AM |
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A magical time to
visit the Big Apple, from the tree in Rockefeller Center to shopping at
the world famous Macy’s Department Store. You will surely be in the
Christmas spirit after spending a day in the city. This date sells out
fast, don't delay....book early!
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Price Per Person: |
$72.00 |
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Saturday, December 7, 2010 |
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Sight & Sound Theatre, "Miracle of Christmas"
Lancaster |
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Departs |
7:00 AM |
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Returns |
9:30 PM |
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Celebrate the reason
for the season as the awe-inspiring story of Mary, Joseph and the birth
of Jesus is presented with the splendor, elaborate staging, and
spectacular special effects that have made this show a seasonal
favorite. Included is a family-style dinner at Hershey Farms.
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Price Per Person: |
$104.00 |
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Saturday, December 11, 2010 |
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Pittsburgh Strip District / Waterfront / Hartwood
Acres |
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Departs |
10:00 AM |
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Returns |
10:00 PM |
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We will start out the
day at the Strip District and Waterfront so you can do some Christmas
shopping. Enjoy dinner at the Waterfront (at your own expense) and then
in the early evening we will depart for Hartwood Acres to see the
sparkling holiday light display.
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Price Per Person: |
$35.00 |
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