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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 specific considerations. If you choose to utilize trip insurance with our partner Details 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 AIRPLAN E 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 • R EAL 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 • T ravel 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 • T ours 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

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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 - 0 5.31.21 05.30.21 - 06.11.21

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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 - 0 7.05.21 07.03.21 - 07.17.21

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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

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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 - 10.1 7.21 10.06.21 - 10.12.21

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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

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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 NEW in 2021: T ravel Expo - C ome & Go

DATE TIME LOCATION ADDRESS CITY / S TATE 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 V ARNER 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 ANDER SON GLENDA CARR Tour Director Tour Director Tour Director & Receptionist Tour Director Tour Planner RAND B N SHORT & SWEET TR IPS EW I N ! 2021 NOT T OO LONG, NO T T OO COMPLICA TED!

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 • D ouble 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 a long with us as we explore a true shopper’s paradise! COVERED BRIDGES AND BAR-B-QUE MAY 12 - 14, 20 21 • 3 DAYS / 4 MEALS Single Price: $669 • Do uble 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.

SHORT & SWEET TRIPS • 1.888.845.9582 • MAKINGMEMORIESTOURS.COM 5 HIDDEN TREASURES JUNE 2 - 5, 20 21 • 4 DAYS / 5 MEALS Single Price: $959 • D ouble 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 JUNE 2 4 - 26, 20 21 • 3 DAYS / 2 MEALS Single Price: $839 • D ouble 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. W atch 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, 20 21 • 3 DAYS / 4 MEALS Single Price: $749 • D ouble 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 , 20 21 • 4 DAYS / 6 MEALS Single Price: $969 • D ouble 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.

6 SHORT & SWEET TRIPS • 1.888.845.9582 • MAKINGMEMORIESTOURS.COM GREAT FORT SCOTT! SEPTEMBER 23 - 25, 20 21 • 3 DAYS / 6 MEALS Single Price: $549 • D ouble 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 MEALS Single Price: $649 • D ouble Price: $549 • Triple Price: $519 Includes: Two Nights Lodging, Lunch at Pio neer 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 FEBRUARY 13, 20 21 • 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 promises entertainment, FUN, lunch, dinner and a brand-new destination. HEAVEN’S FRONT PORCH MARCH 19-20, 20 21 Single Price: $379 • D ouble 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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MARCH 23-25, 2021 Single Price: $689 • D ouble 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 30-31, 2021 Single Price: $379 • D ouble 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 certain 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, 20 21 • 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, 20 21 • 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!

8 OKC SHORT & SWEET TRIPS • 1.888.845.9582 • MAKINGMEMORIESTOURS.COM 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, 2021 Single Price: $339 • D ouble 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, 2021 Single Price: $449 • D ouble 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, 20 21 • 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

SEPTEMBER 24 - 25, 20 21 Single Price: $449 • D ouble 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.

OKC SHORT & SWEET TRIPS • 1.888.845.9582 • MAKINGMEMORIESTOURS.COM 9 RAILIN’ THE BOSTON’S OCTOBER 23, 20 21 • 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, 2021 • 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 NOVEMBER 4 - 5, 20 21 Single Price: $359 • D ouble Price: $299 • Triple Price: $279 Includes: One Night Lodging, Three Meals Enter the Ouachita National Forest and the Talimena Skyline Drive. This scenic 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 NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • 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 NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • 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.

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10 OKC SHORT & SWEET TRIPS • 1.888.845.9582 • MAKINGMEMORIESTOURS.COM DAYSPRING WAREHOUSE SALE NOVEMBER 18, 20 21 • 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, 2021 • 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, 20 21 • 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.

“We are glad we kind of accidentally found out about your trips and enjoyed it very much. We will be sharing our experiences and hope we can join you again! Thank you so very much!” Celia E. - Br oken Arrow, OK

Driver were terrific. Thi s was definitely a 5 s tar tour!” Dick & Elaine R. - Bella V ista, AR

“I had a wonderful time – and I hope someday to be able to go again. I know that I will be sharing my experience with friends that like to travel – I will be recommending this tour compan y!” Paulette R. - Webb City, MO

OKC SHORT & SWEET TRIPS • 1.888.845.9582 • MAKINGMEMORIESTOURS.COM 11 $100 PER PERSON DEPOSIT REQUIRED H PAY DEPOSIT BEFORE 1/31/21 & GET CAS 10% OFF, UP TO $200 PER PERSON! 3% NT DISCOU

THE MARDI GRAS TRADITION

FEBRUARY TOUR 6 Your package includes deluxe transportation, 02.12.21 - 02.17.21 DAYS accommodations, all listed tour fees and 10 meals. $1,249 SINGLE • $999 PER PERSON DOUBLE • $919 PER PERSON TRIPLE

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 DAY 3 differences between swamps and bayous on a is included tonight near our hotel in Shreveport, LA. 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- This step back in time is followed up by a traditional Cajun lunch. ing in Lake Charles, LA where we have a chance to DAY 2 Our final destination today is Martins Accordions. Here, we will go through the Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial 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

12 THE MARDI GRAS TRADITION • 1.888.845.9582 • MAKINGMEMORIESTOURS.COM Another exciting day awaits as we start off with a We arrive home today after our adventures in DAY 4 trip to the TABASCO Factory on Avery Island where DAY 6 Cajun Country full of vivid memories that will last we’ll take a tour of the only factory in the world 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 10 Your package includes deluxe transportation, 03.03.21 - 03.12.21 DAYS accommodations, all listed tour fees and 13 meals. $2,899 SINGLE • $2,199 PER PERSON DOUBLE • $1,969 PER PERSON TRIPLE

Brilliant sunshine. Vibrant flowers. Exciting baseball. Rugged cowboys. What do they all have in common? They can all be found in beautiful 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 DAY 3 Sands National Monument in West Alamogordo, Clinton where we stop for dinner and some rest. 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. wonders in the desert. Leaving here, we cross into Arizona to our Peruse the expansive collection of debris, docu- 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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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 some time in nature, we head back to the ballpark for another its dazzling sky and dramatic landscape. Once 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. MEALS: Breakfast

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MUSIC LEGENDS

MARCH TOUR 6 Your package includes deluxe transportation, 03.16.21 - 03.21.21 DAYS accommodations, all listed tour fees and 7 meals. $1,889 SINGLE • $1,569 PER PERSON DOUBLE • $1,469 PER PERSON TRIPLE

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 history. 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 DAY 2 TN where The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll once resided. eager to share a special first-day surprise, and 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 studio—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

16 MUSIC LEGENDS • 1.888.845.9582 • MAKINGMEMORIESTOURS.COM More musical magic awaits us today with a trip to 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 memories 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. T hen, 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 treating 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 7 Your package includes deluxe transportation, 03.22.21 - 03.28.21 DAYS accommodations, all listed tour fees and 10 meals. $1,819 SINGLE • $1,399 PER PE RSON 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 McKinney, TX. the Pacific War. Then, we venture to Wildseed 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 150 shops, boutiques, antique stores and art galleries during Texas White House, we explore the Lyndon B. 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

18 COLORS OF EAST TEXAS • 1.888.845.9582 • MAKINGMEMORIESTOURS.COM This morning, travel to Palestine, TX where the 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 adventures with newfound friends in our hearts.

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AMERICAN HEROES (PHILLY, W ASHINGTON D.C., VIRGINIA BEA CH) APRIL TOUR 12 Your package includes deluxe transportation, 04.09.21 - 04.20.21 DAYS accommodations, all listed tour fees and 16 meals. $3,639 SINGLE • $2,799 PER PERSON DOUBLE • $2,499 PER PERSON TRIPLE 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 terrain of Missouri and end the night in Terre DAY 1 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 Kitchen Village in Lancaster County, PA. Enjoy home-cooked lunch and bloodiest battle on U.S. soil. The Historic Fair- 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 AMERICAN HEROES • 1.888.845.9582 • MAKINGMEMORIESTOURS.COM The 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. DAY 8 ing, visiting places such as the Crypt, Rotunda From the crack of the Liberty Bell to the ruckus 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. Thi s 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 ement! A delicious way to end a wonderful trip. at The Smithsonian, or journey through time 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 DAY 12 as we make our way back. We arrive home full together to explore George Washington’s Mt. Vernon home. At 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. MEALS: Breakfast MEALS: Breakfast

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ARK ENCOUNTER APRIL TOUR 6 Your package includes deluxe transportation, 04.12.21 - 04.17.21 DAYS accommodations, all listed tour fees and 9 meals. $1,659 SINGLE • $1,329 PER PERSON DOUBLE • $1,219 PER PERSON TRIPLE

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- DAY 2 activity is a Making Memories favorite. The whin- tion. We’ll end our first day in Kuttawa, KY. 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 champions 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

22 ARK ENCOUNTER • 1.888.845.9582 • MAKINGMEMORIESTOURS.COM Today is the day! Step into the pages of the Bible 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 recreations 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 architectural 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 questions 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. MEALS: Breakfast

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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 9 Your tour package will include deluxe transportation, 04.23.21 - 05.01.21 DAYS accommodations, all listed tour fees and 12 meals. $2,439 SINGLE • $1,899 PER PERSON DOUBLE • $1,719 PER PERSON TRIPLE

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 fellow 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 Whether it is the bark of the sea lion, the waddle of a penguin or the items from the incredible movie Gone with 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. T his 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. MEALS: Breakfast, Dinner MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch

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Our trip has been historic, iconic, sweet and DAY 9 scenic, ensuring our memories of Georgia will always remain in our minds. MEALS: Breakfast

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HOLLAND TULIPS (WITHOUT A PASSPORT)

MAY TOUR 7 Your package includes deluxe transportation, 05.01.21 - 05.07.21 DAYS accommodations, all listed tour fees and 7 meals. $1,699 SINGLE • $1,339 PER PERSON DOUBLE • $1,229 PER PERSON TRIPLE Filled with parades, tulips, craft fairs, tulips, art exhibits, tulips, Dutch markets—and did I mention tulips— the Tulip Time Festival in Holland, Michigan brings us the sight, smells and culture of Holland in our own back yard. A dd the Windmill Island with a 200-year-old windmill, a wooden shoe factory and a Dutch village, and you will be making memories in a kaleidoscope of colors!

We depart today for a week of Old-World Dutch We start the day off in color at the vibrant Veld- DAY 1 Heritage, ready to view acres and acres of gor - DAY 3 heer Tulip Gardens before tiptoeing to the eclec- geous flowers that will magnify your senses. tic De Klomp Wooden Shoe Factory. Don’t let the Our first night will be in Springfield, IL. name fool you! The De Klomp Wooden Shoe Factory not only provides wooden shoes but also cookies, pastries and intricate Dutch We continue northeast through Illinois and the pottery. Our immersion into Dutch culture is not over. After a quick DAY 2 corner of Indiana into Michigan. Just before we bite to eat, watch the “burghers” in authentic costumes sweep and reach our destination for this evening, we visit scrub the parade routes. Next is the Volksparade, where the Gover- the shores of Lake Michigan and ride the Saugatuck Dunes. It nor of Michigan leads hundreds of people dressed in traditional Hol- is only a few miles to Holland, MI, where we check into our hotel land costumes—including the wooden shoes—before thousands of for three nights! visitors. We depart for Windmill Island with its 200-year-old Dutch MEALS: Breakfast windmill, “DeZwaan,” surrounded by a spectacle of tulips. MEALS: Breakfast

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Downtown is the Dutch Marketplace, featuring DAY 4 genuine Dutch food, souvenirs, music, Klompen Dance performances and more! The adults are not the only ones with talent, though. After lunch, the adorable local children display their Dutch pride with authentic costumes, songs and dances in the Kinderparade and Kinder Dutch Dancers. MEALS: Breakfast

We depart the “City of Tulips” this morning to DAY 5 experience history at the Gerald R. Ford Presi- dential Museum in Grand Rapids, MI. The interactive exhibits and detailed recreations will pull you into the lives of President and Mrs. Ford. This feast for the brain is followed by a delight for the senses at the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, a 125-acre botanical garden and intricate sculptures. It’s no wonder The Meijer Gardens is the #1 attraction in all of Michigan. Soak in this perfect balance of nature and man-made art during the guided indoor and tram tours followed by some free time to further explore the area. Lunch is on your own in the cafet- eria at the Gardens. After lunch, we depart Grand Rapids and drive to South Bend, IN for our overnight. Before turning in, Making Memories will treat you to dinner at the Tippecanoe Place, a historic mansion once owned by the Studebakers. MEALS: Breakfast, Dinner

This morning, we’ll take a tour of the beautiful DAY 6 Notre Dame Campus in South Bend and maybe get a picture of the famous gold dome. The Uni- versity of Notre Dame was founded in 1842 and has grown to be one of the great Catholic Universities of America. We end our day at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, IL. With its priceless artifacts, interactive storytelling exhibits and emotional works of art, this destination is a fitting tribute to one of America’s greatest presidents. MEALS: Breakfast 28 HOLLAND TULIPS (WITHOUT A PASSPORT) • 1.888.845.9582 • MAKINGMEMORIESTOURS.COM $100 PER PERSON DEPOSIT REQUIRED SH PAY DEPOSIT BEFORE 1/31/21 & GET CA 10% OFF, UP TO $200 PER PERSON! 3% T DISCOUN

SOMEWHERE IN TIME MACKINAC ISLAND MAY TOUR 8 Your package includes deluxe transportation, 05.24.21 - 05.31.21 DAYS accommodations, all listed tour fees and 9 meals. $2,199 SINGLE • $1,699 PER PERSON DOUBLE • $1,549 PER PERSON TRIPLE Leave behind buzzing computers and blinking stoplights to rediscover charming, old-fashioned towns and enchanting castles on our trip back in time to Mackinac Island.

Leave your cares and troubles behind as you We continue travelling by bus before being fer- DAY 1 climb aboard our coach. Use today to meet the DAY 3 ried to the most magical island on the Great travel companions that you’ll soon be making Lakes. Mackinac Island is a land where the memories with! This evening, we’ll be staying in Champaign, IL. horse and carriage were never replaced by the automobile; family owned lodging properties were never replaced by corporate The excitement builds as we continue north, hotels; and fudge stores never replaced their 19th century recipes DAY 2 drawing ever closer to Lake Huron. This after- with instant mixes. We spend our first evening on this island, noon, we arrive at our Hotel in Big Rapids, MI to where the sound of wind and waves lull you to sleep. get some rest before we get onto the water. MEALS: Breakfast MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch

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We have been exploring the past these last few DAY 7 days, but this morning, we jump back into the 20th century at the Gilmore Car Museum. From the stately horseless carriages of the 1900s to the sleek hotrods of the ‘70s, this collection showcases the evolution of the Ameri - can automobile. After this heart-racing experience, we hop in our own buggy and start our journey home.

This morning, we enjoy a carriage tour of the MEALS: Breakfast DAY 4 island before arriving at The Grand Hotel in the afternoon to have lunch. After our meal, feel On our way back today, we reminisce about the free to explore the iconic formations, majestic churches and DAY 8 good, old-fashioned memories we made on this unique stores. Our overnight will be on the Island again. trip back in time. MEALS: Breakfast MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch

Guess what we have planned for everybody DAY 5 today? NOTHING! Take this opportunity to relax walk, shop, eat or anything you want! There is no better place to explore and make memories! MEALS: Breakfast

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JOURNEY TO NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR

MAY / JUNE TOUR 13 Your package includes airfare, deluxe transportation, 05.30.21 - 06.11.21 DAYS accommodations, all listed tour fees and 19 meals. $4,939 SINGLE • $4,199 PER PERSON DOUBLE • $3,829 PER PERSON TRIPLE The Newfoundland and Labrador province of Canada has a rich history filled with inventions, architecture, icebergs and Vikings! Join us on our exploration of this scenic land overflowing with memories!

On Day 1, we gather our fellow adventurers and DAYS 1&2 enjoy a restful evening in Catoosa, OK. The morning of Day 2, we continue acquainting ourselves with new friends before taking a flight to our hotel in St. John, Newfoundland.

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Our morning starts with the plummeting cliffs DAY 3 and dazzling waters of the Cape Spear Light- house National Historic Site, featuring the old- Wake up with your head in the clouds at the est surviving lighthouse in the province. We then travel to Quidi North Atlantic Aviation Museum in Gander, NL. Vidi Village Plantation, a group of local artisans who pride them- DAY 4 This site houses exhibits and interactive displays selves on fine craftsmanship. Browse the unique local works, that showcase Gander’s role in the development of Trans-Atlantic ranging from leather goods to printmaking. Next, we’ll treat our- Aviation as well as its time as a WWII military base and its surpris- selves to dinner and a show at the Spirit of Newfoundland Pro- ing role during the events surrounding 9/11. After this look at our ductions before returning to our hotel for the night. not so distant past, we return to our hotel in Gander, Newfoundland MEALS: Breakfast, Dinner where we will be staying for the next two nights. MEALS: Breakfast

Brace yourself for thousands of fluttering birds, DAY 5 miles of ancient icebergs and the world’s largest concentration of humpback whales on the Ice- berg Quest Ocean Tours. This scenic voyage will definitely leave you breathless! When we return to dry land, we move on to the Long Point Lighthouse, located at Crow Head Twillingate. This historic building is more than 300 feet above sea level, giving you a panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean. After this, our last stop for the day is the Prime Berth Fishing Museum, a tribute to fisherman and their traditions. MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch

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We start our morning journeying to Labrador on DAY 10 the St Barbe Ferry. Our ride will take us to Red Bay National Historic Site, a prominent French and Spanish whaling port. After reliving some history, we stop to take some pictures at the Point Amour Provincial Historic Site, home to the second tallest lighthouse in Canada before getting some rest in the charming town of L’Anse au Clair, Labrador. Our journey today begins at Gros Morne National DAY 6 Park. E xperience Earth’s history first-hand on the MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch Walk on the Earth’s Mantle Guided Stroll. This ranger-guided tour allows us to explore the Earth’s mantle, an experi- Take the day to relax as we make our way back ence that will change the way we understand our world. After our trek, DAY 11 along the coast and into Gros Morne National we return to rest our legs at our hotel in Rocky Harbour, Newfoundland. Park for a picturesque drive to our final hotel in Newfoundland. MEALS: Breakfast MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch

We spend our remaining time together remi- DAYS 12&13 niscing with new friends, admiring amazing pictures and reliving the great memories we made on this truly awe-inspiring trek through Canada.

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The Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse is a unique DAY 7 lighthouse with trails that wind through coastal environments and Tuckamore forests. This lighthouse has been around for a century, and it’ll serve as a great way to begin our day. Next, we’re off to the Gros Morne Wildlife Museum. This collection contains over 100 full-size Newfoundland animals set in realistic displays. See polar bears, moose, caribou, black bears, foxes puffins and so much more. Then we start our second boat trip on Bonne Bay tour. Spot soaring eagles, see the dramatic landscape and savor sparkling waters on this majestic excursion. After witnessing the beautiful and rugged landscape, we’ll return to the hotel in Cow- shead, Newfoundland to ready ourselves for the next leg of the trip. MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch

We promised Vikings would play a part during DAY 8 this trip! Behold the L’Anse Aux Meadows. This is an archaeological site located on the northern- most tip of the Great Northern Peninsula. The ruins found here are classified as a World Heritage Site because of their connection to Leif Erikson, a fearsome Viking leader and explorer. Walk through the remains of the first European exploration of North America. After an exciting day exploring the past, we get some much needed sleep at our hotel in Barbe, Newfoundland. MEALS: Breakfast, Dinner

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Leave the boys at home, ladies, because this trip is GIRLS ONLY! Bring your funkiest PJs, your sassiest dresses and your “hattitude” for a trip full of fun, shopping, shows, shopping, style, and did I mention shopping? Making Memories knows that Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!

We board the big red bus today and travel to Mt. Ver- Today, we experience the style of the Kentucky Derby DAY 1 non, IL. Before turning in, enjoy your first Girl’s Only DAY 3 at Churchill Downs. Stroll through the Kentucky night with a little entertainment and a lot of laughs! Derby Museum; get some Hattitude with Kentucky derby-making hat lessons; and pick a winner with Derby experts’ tips Greet the day in Amish Country with a tour of the and tricks. Our fun-filled day isn’t over yet! Show off your new hat at DAY 2 Gastof Amish Village, some shopping—of course— the Derby Dinner Playhouse where an excellent show and buffet awaits. and a delicious lunch. Then, we check in to the Lou- isville hotel, where we will be staying for the next 2 nights. But don’t MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner even think about sleeping! Grab your fabulous friends, funky pajamas As we head back toward home the morning of and comfy bunny slippers because tonight is the Pajama Party! DAYS 4 & 5 Day 4, we stop for one last surprise that is sure MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch to provide you with some great mementos! We return home on Day 5 with sassy hats, bags of purchases and hearts full of memories! MEALS: Breakfast Both Days, Lunch Day 4

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CANYONS AND PARKS GALORE (EIGHT NA TIONAL PARKS) JUNE TOUR 11 Your package includes deluxe transportation, 06.19.21 - 06.29.21 DAYS accommodations, all listed tour fees and 12 meals. $3,569 SINGLE • $2,729 PER PER SON DOUBLE • $2,459 PER PERSON TRIPLE

Plunging canyons. Mesmerizing arches. Stunning painted landscapes. These features come to life on this massive exploration of America’s awe-inspiring National Parks. Take this last chance to enjoy this many natural parks in one trip!

The first day of our grand adventure is set aside We have quite a bit of road to put behind us DAY 1 for traveling, getting acquainted with fellow pil- DAY 3 before we arrive in Utah. We make our way thro- grims and preparing for an unforgettable experi- ugh Colorado and arrive at the Black Canyon ence. Just sit back and relax as we make our way westward before National Park, home to some of the steepest cliffs in America. we rest at our hotel in Dodge City, KS. You have a chance to walk around and take a few pictures before we make our way to Moab, UT where we will be staying for Meet our Step-On Guide who will take you on a two nights. DAY 2 grand guided tour of Dodge City, KS this morning. Not a bad way to kick off our trip! After a quick MEALS: Breakfast lunch, we’ll venture to the jaw-dropping Royal Gorge Bridge. Experience a view of this truly unique experience by walking across America’s highest suspension bridge. After exploring this one-of-a-kind park, we lay down our heads in Cañon City, CO and prepare for the next leg of our journey. MEALS: Breakfast

34 CANYONS & PARKS GALORE - NINE NATIONAL PARKS • 1 .888.845.9582 • M AKINGMEMORIESTOURS.COM This morning, we head over to Deadhorse Point DAY 4 where an ever-changing landscape unfurls 2,000 feet above the Colorado River and immense vertical cliffs meet with canyons to create a visual masterpiece. Our next stop is Canyonlands National Park, a wilderness of countless canyons and fantastically formed buttes carved by the Colorado River. The final park for the day is Arches National Park. Over 2,000 Today, we visit the highlight of the tour. The South naturally formed archest decorate this desert landscape. We’ll end DAY 8 Rim of the Grand Canyon! Enjoy a little free time our day with a stop at the Canyon Lands by Day and Night to tour to explore the beauty of this world-famous natural the Colorado River by jet boat before enjoying a Cowboy-Style Din- wonder before our Step-On Guide boards the bus, escorts us along ner and a Sound & Light Show. the canyon and explains its vast history. After our tour is over, we MEALS: Breakfast, Dinner head south to Flagstaff where our hotel awaits. MEALS: Breakfast Start the day with some free time to explore and DAY 5 shop on your own in downtown Moab. In the We start making our way back today; however, afternoon, we depart Moab and make our way DAY 9 we’ll be hitting two more National Parks en route through the great state of Utah to Bryce Canyon City where we will home. The Petrified Forest National Park and the be overnighting. Painted Desert National Park are next to each other as well as along MEALS: Breakfast our way, so we must stop to check them out! This evening we take in the grandeur of the desert landscape at the Sandia Peak Tramway. After a full day of natural beauty, we get our own beauty sleep in an A shuttle awaits to transport us to the almost Albuquerque, NM hotel. DAY 6 alien landscape of Bryce Canyon National Park. With its harsh, piercing spires and deep-cut val- MEALS: Breakfast leys, it is hard to imagine anyone being able to live here; however, this beautiful, sharp landscape was used by a variety of different We’ll head back to Missouri with wonderful people groups from the Pueblo Indians who hunted for food in the DAYS 10 & 11 memories and several more parks checked off surrounding areas to Mormon pioneers who diverted water to their of our bucket list! settlements. Who knows what memories these peaks hold? When MEALS: Breakfast Both Days we’re finished seeing all the sights, we’ll call it a day in Kanab, UT. MEALS: Breakfast

Our next stop is the Zion National Park. This DAY 7 park holds paths traveled by ancient natives and old settlers. With the wide variety of plants and animals found in this canyon, you’re bound to create a modern memory or two of your own. After exploring the park’s majesty, we’ll end our time at Zion and head to Page, AZ to enjoy dinner before turning in for a much-needed rest. MEALS: Breakfast, Dinner

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MISSOURI JULY 4TH

JULY TOUR 4 Your package includes deluxe transportation, 07.02.21 - 07.05.21 DAYS accommodations, all listed tour fees and 5 meals. $1,099 SINGLE • $849 PER PERSON DOUBLE • $759 PER PERSON TRIPLE

July Fourth is a time sparking with history, color and fun! This year we’re making our Independence Day memories in the grand state of Missouri with—among other adventures—a dazzling firework display over the Mississippi River at the Gateway to the West.

Our journey begins as we spend time on the road Wake up this morning to the beauty of Missouri DAY 1 getting to know each other until we reach our first DAY 3 Botanical Gardens, the nation’s oldest botanical destination, the New Madrid Historical Museum. garden in continuous operation, an oasis in the city This museum describes the history of the tiny river town as well as of St. Louis. After enjoying a mouth-watering lunch on the farm, chronicles the events of the great earthquakes of 1811 and 1812. It also we return to the hotel for a quick rest before going to see the fire- speculates about the future and gives insight about current seismic works. At the Fair St. Louis festival, you’ll get to enjoy big-name, activity. Before you realize it, it’ll be time to depart the museum and live musical performances and—of course— a spectacular firework make our way to our hotel to rest for the second day of our journey. display at the Gateway Arch. Let freedom ring!

Today is packed! We begin at the Ste. Genevieve MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch DAY 2 Welcome Center and then onto the lush gardens of the Jean Baptiste Vallé House 1794 and Gar- Brimming with history and patriotism, we re- den. After a delicious lunch at Old Brick House, it’s on to the Felix DAY 4 turn home from our celebration of America’s Vallé State Historic Site. This destination contains monuments to birthday, and hope you have made some great the French roots of Saint Louis and even the oldest vertical log memories along the way! building. Then, we take a little jaunt over to the Jacques Guilbourd MEALS: Breakfast Historic House. Constructed in 1806, this building is filled with French antiques and is similar to the kind of construction Lewis and Clark would have seen when they began a little journey of their own. After a couple more interesting tours, we get some much- needed rest at our hotel tonight in St. Louis. MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch

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THE GREAT CANADIAN ROCKIES (WITH GLACIER NATIONAL PARK & CALGARY STAMPEDE) JULY TOUR 15 Your package includes deluxe transportation, 07.03.21 - 07.17.21 DAYS accommodations, all listed tour fees and 21 meals. $5,539 SINGLE • $3,989 PER PERSON DOUBLE • $3,499 PER PERSON TRIPLE

This “WOW” tour showcases the Canadian Rockies and Glacier National Park as well as the thrilling Calgary Stampede. Watch as these rugged cowboys compete in the world’s largest rodeo. Sit on the edge of your seats as these top tier drivers compete in chuckwagon races, then take a breath and relax as your senses are dazzled by spectacular singers, dancers and musicians. This is truly one of the greatest outdoor shows on earth! Talk about Making Memories!

Today you will have time to get acquainted with DAY 1 your new friends as we travel to Lincoln, NE.

We celebrate America’s birthday as we make our DAY 2 way to Cheyenne, WY to see a dazzling firework display at Frontier Park. After the festivities, get some rest in your comfy hotel room. MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch

Our trip takes us through Wyoming for a surprise DAY 3 activity and an included lunch. Our traveling continues until we reach our hotel in Billings, MT where we turn in for the night. MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch

As we travel through the “Big Sky Country” of Mon- DAY 4 tana, we’ll have a toe-tapping surprise for you this evening that is bound to make some melodious memories. We’ll call it a day in Helena, MT. MEALS: Breakfast, Dinner

THE GREAT CANADIAN ROCKIES • 1.888.845.9582 • MAKINGMEMORIESTOURS.COM 37 Our drive takes us north to a picture stop at the DAY 5 beautiful Many Glacier Hotel. Nestled along a stunning mountain lake, this picturesque location is an amazing place to make some memories. After exploring this beautiful natural destination, we find some rest at our hotel in Browning, MT. MEALS: Breakfast The adventure this morning begins back in Jas - We wake up today to the glacier-carved peaks and DAY 8 per with a guided Tour of Maligne Canyon. On DAY 6 valleys of Glacier National Park, noted to be one of this excursion, we’ll learn about history of the America’s most beautiful national parks! Take some Maligne Valley, it’s carved landscape and the “disappearing” Medi- time today to appreciate this dynamic landscape and diverse wildlife cine Lake. Prepare for more spectacular views on a cruise of Lake just a stones-throw from the Canadian border. Leaving the United Maligne. This ride takes us over the sparkling Maligne Lake to the States behind, we end our evening in Cranbrook, British Columbia! panoramic views of Spirit Island. After that, we’ll have some free time to check out the other activities Jasper offers. MEALS: Breakfast MEALS: Breakfast Be sure to have you cameras ready! Today we DAY 7 see the crystal blue waters of Lake Louise before As we make our way back down the Icefields traveling through the jaw-dropping moutain sce- DAY 9 Parkway to Banff, we have a special event nery of the Icefields Parkway. Continuing northward, we stop planned. A Gondola Ride to the top of a moun- in Jasper for a little dinner and some more breath-taking views tain! Imagine being slowly taken ever higher into the air with before heading over to Hinton, Alberta for the night. nothing but the marvelous Canadian wilderness all around you! After a mouth-watering lunch at the top, explore more of Banff. MEALS: Breakfast Established in 1885, Banff is Canada’s oldest National Park and boasts towering, snow-covered peaks, diverse wildlife and nearly iridescent lake-views. After a day of adventure and exploration, we will be overnighting in downtown Banff. MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch

Our day begins with breakfast and a drive over to DAY 10 Calgary Tower where you have a unique chance to see the city from 600 feet in the air. After- wards, we arrive at our long-awaited destination in Calgary. The delight begins as Royal Canadian Mounted Police showcase their military prowess with a drill display. Then the Stampede begins! Called “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth,” the Calgary Stam- pede is a spectacle featuring world-class riding, Chuckwagon races, dancing, acrobatics and more! The whole spectacle ends with an extravagant display of fireworks! MEALS: Breakfast

38 THE GREAT CANADIAN ROCKIES • 1.888.845.9582 • MAKINGMEMORIESTOURS.COM After seeing the beauty of nature and the excite- DAY 11 ment of Calgary, we begin our trek homeward. Along the way, we will stop at a surprise destination before making our way to the hotel in Great Falls, MT. MEALS: Breakfast

After a picnic lunch, we cross Montana into North DAY 12 Dakota and make our way to the quaint, colorful frontier town of Medora where we will be overnighting. Before getting some rest, enjoy the delightful Pitchfork Fondue and the Medora Musical! MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Our travels continue into Sioux Falls, SD where we take a short break to visit the roaring Tri- We leave Medora to explore the rugged Bad- DAY 14 ple Water Falls on the Big Sioux River. After lands of the Great Plains at the Theodore Roos- DAY 13 lunch, we continue to Council Bluff, IA for our last night together. evelt National Park. Keep your cameras in hand because this 110-square-mile reserve is home to a variety of amazing MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch American animals, including curious prairie dogs, bulging elks and bellowing bison. Our travels continue across North Dakota to the We end our tour with the awe-inspiring Canadian Jamestown Frontier Village, an open-air, living history museum. DAY 15 Rockies and rumble of the Great Calgary Stampede Afterwards, we’ll head toward Fargo, ND for tonight’s lodgings. firmly etched in our memories. MEALS: Breakfast MEALS: Breakfast

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CHRISTMAS IN JULY

JULY TOUR 6 Your package includes deluxe transportation, 07.05.21 - 07.10.21 DAYS accommodations, all listed tour fees and 9 meals. $1,729 SINGLE • $1,399 PER PERSON DOUBLE • $1,319 PER PERSON TRIPLE

“Christmas in July” has been a US tradition since the early 20th century. Even though there is some debate as to how it started, the idea of bringing the magic of Christmas to the dog days of summer is one that Making Memories loves. So, come with us as we beat the heat and experience the joys of Christmas during one of the hottest months of the year.

Our jolly journey begins as we acquaint ourselves DAY 1 with fellow Christmas lovers in preparation for a wonderful summer holiday.

Okay, so you can’t build a snowman, but you can DAY 2 pet a reindeer! Hardy’s Reindeer Ranch might have started out as a small Christmas Tree Farm with two reindeer, but it has turned into a holiday destination with 16 friendly reindeer, buggy rides and an indoor delicious chuckwagon dinner you won’t soon forget! Filled up on holiday cheer and good food, we return to our hotel for a good night’s rest.

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40 CHRISTMAS IN JULY • 1.888.845.9582 • MAKINGMEMORIESTOURS.COM Wake up to the beauty and history of Franken- What Christmas trip would be complete without DAY 3 muth, MI on the Bavarian Belle Riverboat ride! DAY 5 visiting Saint Nick? But don’t worry. We won’t Relax on the water as we learn about the town have to go to the North Pole. We’re off to the that loves Christmas so much, they have it all year-round! After Santa Claus Museum and Village in Santa Claus, IN to see Santas the boat ride, we’re off to the world’s largest Christmas store: of every shape and size. Read through thousands of letters written Bronner’s CHRISTmas Wonderland! With beautifully landscaped to Santa, and—if you’ve been good— you can even write to Saint grounds covering 27 acres and a store the size of one and a half Nick yourself. It’s the perfect to end to an adventure filled with football fields, it’s not hard to imagine that Christmas is just around good old-fashioned Christmas Spirit! the corner! When it’s time for dinner, we’ll stop at the Bavarian Inn MEALS: Breakfast, Dinner restaurant to enjoy a chicken dinner with some strudel for dessert. What a delicious way to end a jolly day! We part ways with enough holiday cheer to last MEALS: Breakfast, Dinner DAY 6 all year long. After all, the greatest Christmas presents are the memories you’ve made! We hop on the big red bus to visit one of the most DAY 4 unique dairy farms in the US: The River Jordan MEALS: Breakfast Camel Dairy. The Wisemen really were wise if they rode the humble camel on their Christmas journey. For centuries, the camel not only provided transportation from one place to another but also gave their owners vitamin-rich milk, soothing soaps and even beauty creams! This dairy produces all these prod- ucts, giving you a chance to take home camel-milk soaps, lotions or even milk for you to enjoy. After getting some goodies, indulge yourself with a delicious dinner and entertaining show at the Beef and Boards Dinner Theater. MEALS: Breakfast, Dinner

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DISCOVER DOOR COUNTY (WISCONSIN )

JULY TOUR 7 Your package includes deluxe transportation, 07.19.21 - 07.25.21 DAYS accommodations, all listed tour fees and 9 meals. $2,349 SINGLE • $1,799 PER PERSON DOUBLE • $1,629 PER PERSON TRIPLE

Filled with lush scenery, long shorelines, memorable monuments and tasty treats, Door County, WI is a place unlike any other. Discover Door County’s long history of exploration, fishing, timber harvesting and even cherry picking on this breath-taking adventure north.

We spend the first two days of our trip getting to DAYS 1 & 2 know each other and preparing ourselves for the memories we’re about to make. After our travels, we’ll arrive at the Bridgeport Waterfront Resort to spend the next two nights. Located in Sturgeon Bay, this pleasant hotel not only provides comfy rooms but spectacular views of the open sky and crystal-blue waters. MEALS: Breakfast on Day 2

Start the day at the unique Washington Har- DAY 3 bor School House Beach. This unique shoreline has no sand! Instead, it’s made entirely of sm- ooth limestone. What an ideal place for those who love the water but hate sand! Next, we’re going on a shopping spree at Mann’s Mercantile to pick up some handy souvenirs. After this, we visit Washington Island’s Stavkirke, or Church of Staves. This architectural treasure was built to reflect the area’s Viking, Swedish and Mormon heritage. However, Wisconsin isn’t just known for pleasant sights. At the Lavendar Farm, rows upon rows of pur- ple lavender flowers fill the air with a pleasant, relaxing fragr- ance you’ll want to take with you wherever you go. With the day nearing its end, we’ll go to the Rowleys Bay Resort to feast on their fish boil and enjoy a dazzling view of the water before returning to our hotel. MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

42 DISCOVER DOOR COUNTY (WISCONSIN) • 1.888.845.9582 • MAKINGMEMORIESTOURS.COM This morning, the old familiar lyrics “On a hill far DAY 4 away stood an old rugged cross” awaken us as we continue exploring Door County. This famous hymn was written by Reverend George Bennard, and Friends Church of Door County claims it was first sung in their parlor. We’ll see the statue and plaque commemorating this well-loved song as well as its story on our way to the Eagle Bluff Lighthouse. This lighthouse is still active, guiding modern ships through the narrow Strawberry Chan- nel. It’s truly awe-inspiring to know this lighthouse has been leading sailors through treacherous waters for over 150 years! Our next stop is Fish Creek where you’ll get the chance to shop, dine and gaze upon fine art as well as the wonderful scenery at the heart of Wisconsin’s Relax and reflect on our last day together. We’re Northern Peninsula. Our next sweet stop is at the Seaquist Orchard glad you chose us to help you make your memo- Farm Market. Buy mouth-watering apples, lip-puckering cherries and DAY 7 ries, and we’ll be eagerly waiting to see you again! savory pies at an orchard that has been serving the community for over 100 years! But the day isn’t over! We’ll hop over to the Norwe- MEALS: Breakfast gian-style Björklunden Chapel before heading over to Scenic Cave Point, claimed to be the most iconic natural landscape in Door County. From here, it’s a short drive to the Whitefish Dunes State Park where even more iconic Wisconsin scenery awaits. MEALS: Breakfast

Wake up sports fans! We have a treat for you! DAY 5 Explore Lambeau Field, the Green Bay Packers stadium, where thousands of Cheeseheads have cheered on their warriors! The cheering doesn’t stop at the stadium, though. We end our day with a hearty dinner and show at The Dancing Horses Theatre. MEALS: Breakfast, Dinner

On our way back home, we have one last exciting ad- DAY 6 venture. The US Mailboat Tour on Lake Geneva. This traditional lake tour is over 100 years old and explores the unique system used to deliver mail to historic lakeside estates. MEALS: Breakfast

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The heart of travel is exploration. Nothing encompasses this notion more than a trip to America’s final frontier: Alaska. As we climb onto the big red bus and drive through the wilderness to reach our destination, you will have the opportunity to see the majesty of 9 states and 4 Canadian Territories. This trip is not for the faint of heart, but it’s worth the experience and has been one of the most requested journeys in the Making Memories Tours catalogue. On this trip, you will see epic scenery and unique wildlife as well as get an in-depth look at the northern frontier. You’re not just taking a tour of Alaska. You’re going on a bucket list trip of a lifetime.

We spend our first day together getting to know In 2021, Fort Edmonton Park will be ready for DAY 1 each other as we travel north and overnight in DAY 5 its grand reopening, and we will be there to Council Bluffs, IA. see what new and exciting attractions they have in store for us. Get ready to be immersed in Canadian His- On Day 2, after a picturesque lunch at the falls tory as we explore this newly renovated fort. With our explora- in Sioux Falls, SD, we overnight in Fargo, ND. The DAYS 2&3 tion of Canadian history complete for today, we stop at Grand journey continues on Day 3 as we leave our Prairie, Alberta for some sleep. native land and spend our first night in the Great White North. Our overnight is in Regina, Saskatchewan. MEALS: Breakfast

MEALS: Breakfast Both Days, Lunch on Day 2 While on the road, the big red bus arrives at We explore our neighbor to the north’s landscape DAY 6 the Alaska Highway House where we will DAY 4 on the Prairie Lily River Cruise. Gaze upon the start on Mile 0 of the Alaskan Highway. Get Meewasin Valley on this sightseeing cruise. Fol- some rest at our stop in Fort Nelson, British Columbia because lowing this, we’ll make a quick stop at the Alberta border to take some we will be continuing our journey on this famous highway over pictures before we get some rest at our hotel in Lloydminster, Alberta. the next few days. MEALS: Breakfast MEALS: Breakfast

44 ALASKA • 1.888.845.9582 • MAKINGMEMORIESTOURS.COM When driving through the frigid north, swimming This day is yours for the taking! Explore the DAY 7 doesn’t seem possible, but that’s exactly what DAY 13 wild frontier on a Tundra Wilderness Tour, hike what you’ll be doing at the Liard Rive Hot Spr- on your own, take a river rafting ride or just ings Provincial Park if you choose. People travel from all across relax and enjoy the views. Tonight, we enjoy the Alaskan Cabin the great north to take a dip in the warm waters of this iconic Nite Dinner Theater. hot spring. After this relaxing visit, we spend the night at our MEALS: Breakfast, Dinner hotel in Watson Lake, Yukon. MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch This morning, we hit the road—or should we say the rails—as our journey continues by train. This scenic Our first stop, The Sign Post Forest, is exactly DAY 14 train ride takes us from majestic Denali National what it sounds like, a forest of signs. Located DAY 8 Park, through mountains, over rivers and across some of the most at Watson Lake, Yukon, it was started by a breath-taking scenery on earth. But it gets even better! Our train fea- homesick G.I. He planted the first of his famous signs for Dan- tures large, curved glass windows that run the full length of the car, ville, IL, 2,835 miles away. If you look closely, you might even allowing you to experience a full 360-degree view of the landscape. Our find a Making Memories sign! Once we’ve wandered through the day riding the rails comes to an end as we arrive in Talkeetna, AK where forest, we’ll hop back on the bus until it is time to stretch our we will be staying the night. legs at the George Johnston Museum for a group tour. We end the day with a picture stop at Miles Canyon before we move on MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch to our overnight in Whitehorse, Yukon. MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch Two events await us today. The first is quite the DAY 15 adventure. In fact, that’s exactly what it’s called. After arriving at North Pole, AK, we drop by The Mahay’s Jet Boat Adventure. These jet boats DAYS 9-10 Santa’s House for a visit. Upon leaving Santa’s, push through the violent waters of the Devil’s Canyon to give you we meet up with our Step-On Guide for a tour one wild ride. After that, we move on to the Musk Ox Farm. This of the city of Fairbanks. Now, if you’re ready for some traditional farm is dedicated to a marvelous mammal that has been around Alaskan food, then tonight you are in luck! We have a Salmon since the Ice Age. Rest from this day of adventure and pre-historic Bake Dinner prepared for you to enjoy. After your bellies are full, animals at our hotel in Wasilla, AK. get settled into your hotel in Fairbanks. We’ll be staying here for MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch the next two nights. Flight passengers will join the group on Day 10.

MEALS: 2 Breakfasts and 2 Dinners Sea lions, whales and seals all wait to say hi as DAY 16 glaciers lumber in the frigid water on our second Today is a Free Day! Enjoy an optional Flight to cruise, the Stan Stephan’s Glacier and Wildlife DAY 11 the Artic Circle, wander the area with your Cruise. Our overnight will be in Valdez, AK. camera, or just sit back and soak up the mid- night sun. In Fairbanks, there is plenty for everyone to see and do! MEALS: Breakfast MEALS: Breakfast Today, we begin our journey on the Richardson This morning, experience a fascinating scenic river DAY 17 Highway, known for some of the most spectacu- DAY 12 cruise before we spend the afternoon at a special lar mountain scenery anywhere. Keep your eyes Gold Dredge Tour to try and strike it rich! Tonight, open for towering mountains, lush valleys and vibrant rivers. we arrive at our accommodations in Denali National Park for 2 nights. Lodging will be in Tok, AK. MEALS: Breakfast MEALS: Breakfast

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We’ll return to Alaska to explore even more amaz- DAY 19 ing wilderness during our second train ride on the White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad. Get a little rest at our hotel in Skagway, AK.

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Today, we’ll be spending the day relaxing on the These days will provide you with free time in DAY 26 open road. DAYS 20-24 Skagway as well as a series of Free Days and ferry rides. You might even see a whale as you MEALS: Breakfast enjoy the landscape go by. Leaving the ferry at Bellingham, WA, we stop for the night at Leavenworth, WA. Flight passengers will depart On our way back, we have a picture stop at the the group on Day 24 to overnight in Seattle, WA. DAY 27 iconic Mount Rushmore. In the evening, we stop MEALS: 2 Breakfasts by the Fort Hays Chuckwagon Dinner to eat and enjoy performers play their instruments. There’s Silver in Them Thar Hills! At the Wallace MEALS: Breakfast, Dinner DAY 25 Silver Mine, we get a grand tour of the mines of Idaho. Experience the life of a miner, hear the Our memory-filled journey to America’s final frontier grand stories of the mine and explore the treasures of the moun- DAYS 28-29 comes to an end. But Making Memories is always tains. After hearing these tales of the past, you should have no ready for you to join us on another adventure. trouble getting to sleep in our comfy hotel at Wallace, ID. MEALS: Breakfast Both Days MEALS: Breakfast, Dinner

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SEPTEMBER TOUR 16 Your package includes airfare, deluxe transportation, 09.03.21 - 09.18.21 DAYS accommodations, all listed tour fees and 24 meals. $7,239 SINGLE • $5,999 PER PERSON DOUBLE Sprinkled with cultural and historic value, this journey will take us to some spectacular landscapes. Explore some of the most famous places in Ireland as well as a few hidden gems. So, prepare yourself to make memories with us as we experience the beautiful, green and enchanted lands of Ireland and Scotland.

We hop on the big red bus to begin our adven- DAY 1 ture. Our first overnight is in Catoosa, OK.

We start our day in the air and have plenty of DAY 2 times to get to know each other as we soar through the clouds. Our overnight will be in Dublin, so try to get a good night’s sleep because tomorrow the magic of Ireland awaits! Bid farewell to fair Dublin as we travel south to DAY 4 County Kildare, the center of Ireland’s horse MEALS: Breakfast breeding industry, to enjoy a guided tour of the Irish National Stud Farm. After this, we explore the amazing Rock This morning, we enjoy a tour of Dublin City. of Cashel on a guided tour. This complex was the seat of Munster’s DAY 3 Founded as a Viking settlement, this town has kings from 370-1101 A.D. and is also associated with St. Patrick. This been home to the Irish Parliament since the group of medieval buildings includes a 12th century round tower, a creation of the Irish Free State in 1922. This tour showcases the 13th century Gothic Cathedral and a 15th century High Cross and breath-taking sights of the city, including the historic Georgian Romanesque Chapel. Our overnight is in Kinsale Harbour where a Squares, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Phoenix Park, the O’Connell delicious included dinner awaits. Street statues, Grafton Street and Trinity College. Of course, no MEALS: Breakfast, Dinner visit to Dublin would be complete without a visit to the Guinness Brewery. At the end of this exciting day, we check into our hotel to regroup and meet up for a welcome dinner. Today brings us to Cobh, one of the main points DAY 5 of emigration during The Great Famine. Visit “The MEALS: Dinner Queenstown Story,” portraying the hardships of life on board ships as they sailed to the New World. Cobh was also the last port of call of the Titanic. Leaving Cobh, we make our way to Blarney to visit the Blarney Castle and—if you dare—kiss the famous Blarney Stone, said to bestow the gift of eloquence on all who brush their lips against its cold stone. After returning to Kin- sale, the remainder of the afternoon is yours to enjoy browsing the many shops or take in Kinsale’s harbor and marina activity. MEALS: Breakfast

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48 AN EXCITING ADVENTURE IN IRELAND & SCOTLAND • 1.888.845.9582 • MAKINGMEMORIESTOURS.COM Travel to Derry City on the banks of the River Foyle We depart Inverness this morning and travel a DAY 11 this morning. Derry City was founded in 546 AD and DAY 14 short distance to Culloden. The final confronta- still retains its 17th century walls. Marvel at the new tion of the Jacobite rising was fought here on Derry Peace Bridge, a 235-meter-long pedestrian bridge opened in 2011. April 16, 1746. Relive the drama with a visit to Culloden Visitor Cen- This overpass literally bridges a 400-year-old gap between two sides tre before continuing south through the scenic Grampian Moun- of a once divided community. We make our way to Limavady to begin tains and passing by Blair Castle, the ancient seat of the Duke of the Antrim Coast Road drive. Of course, no visit to Northern Ireland Atholl, the only person in Britain allowed to keep a private army. would be complete without a visit to Giant’s Causeway, a remarkable Continue to Dundee before crossing the Tay Bridge to St. Andrews. basaltic formation made of approximately 37,000 columns and ranked Not only is St. Andrews famed as the home of golf, it is also an as one of the natural wonders of the world. The Antrim Coast Road ancient ecclesiastical capital and Scotland’s oldest university. We continues with spectacular views of the coastline to Belfast, Northern will enjoy a two-night stay at our hotel here in delightful Edinburgh. Ireland, where we check into our hotel and enjoy a delicious dinner. MEALS: Breakfast, Dinner MEALS: Breakfast, Dinner

Enjoy a panoramic tour of the city of Belfast this DAY 12 morning. See City Hall, one of the finest Classi- cal Renaissance buildings in Europe; the Linen Hall Library, an institution that has been lending books for over 200 years; and the Grand Opera House, often described as the most beautiful Victorian theatre in the world. After this view of Belfast’s architecture and history, we visit Titanic Belfast, a new A tour of Edinburgh City awaits us this morn- state-of-the-art visitor center that tells the stories of the ill-fated DAY 15 ing. Travel down Princess Street and the historic RMS Titanic and her sister ships, RMS Olympic and HMHS Britannic. Royal Mile before visiting the Palace of Holyrood- Our afternoon starts on the ferry-ride across the North Atlantic to house, the official Scottish residence of her Majesty the Queen. Hear Cairnryan in Scotland. On arriving in Scotland, venture to Alloway, the tales of some truly intriguing characters: the Bodysnatchers, Dr. the birthplace of Robert Burns, one of Scotland’s greatest poets. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Greyfriars Bobby. Visit the majestic Edin- Following a stop at Burns Cottage, we continue to Glasgow for a burgh Castle and enjoy the breath-taking views of the city from the delicious dinner and some much-needed relaxation at the hotel. castle ramparts. This evening enjoy the Spirit of Scotland show as well as a traditional Scottish evening of song and dance accompa- MEALS: Breakfast, Dinner nied by a great selection of quality Scottish food at the Jam House. MEALS: Breakfast, Dinner

Sadly, this morning we travel to the Edinburgh air- DAY 16 port and bid farewell to bonny Scotland. On our flight back home, take some time to contemplate all the wonderful things you’ve seen and done on this amazing journey. MEALS: Breakfast

Our Scottish guide escorts us on an informed pan- DAY 13 oramic tour of Glasgow, a place often described as Britain’s finest Victorian City. On departing Glasgow, we make our way north along the bank of Loch Lomond, one of Scotland’s most beautiful lakes, into the Scottish Highlands. Surrounded by spectacular scenery, we continue through the historic glen of Glen Coe to Fort William on the shore of Loch Linnhe. From here, the tour winds its way around the foothills of Scotland’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis, to Fort Augustus. Don’t forget to keep your camera ready as we travel along the banks of Loch Ness for a glimpe of its breath-taking views as well as a chance to get a picture of the monster. The tour continues to Drumnadrochit before arriving in Inverness, the capital of the highlands. This evening, we check into our hotel and enjoy dinner there. MEALS: Breakfast, Dinner

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Are you ready to experience the Mighty Mississippi in DAY 1 a brand-new way? Then step aboard the big red bus for a trip away from the hustle and bustle of every- day life. Today, our ride takes us north to our overnight in Des Moines, IA for a delicious meal at the famous Machine Shed Restaurant. MEALS: Dinner

We say goodbye to Des Moines this morning and DAY 2 say hello to the Mississippi River as we reach the Great River Road. After lunch, we have a little surprise for everyone. Hint: he is not embarrassed by his baldness. Don’t forget to bring your camera because today This afternoon, we will be travelling up the Great River Road to La DAY 3 presents us with several beautiful picture oppor- Crosse, WI for our overnight. tunities. We depart our hotel for a tour of the amazing St. Rose Convent. The Mary of the Angels Chapel is MEALS: Breakfast recognized as one of the most picturesque chapels in the United States. Since August 1, 1878, at least two Franciscan sisters have maintained a 24-hour prayer vigil for the church, community and world. After our guided tour, we will depart the convent and make our way over the La Crosse’s docks to board our first riverboat. Enjoy your lunch today on the La Crosse Queen, a modern-day replica of the grand riverboats that plied the waters of the Mississippi over a hundred years ago. She is one of the few authentic paddle-wheel riverboats still in operation in the U.S today. We depart our lunch cruise and make a quick picture stop at the famous Grandad Bluff before continuing south along the Great River Road to Dubuque, IA for another stunning stop at Eagle Point Park overlook. Then we’ll get some rest at our hotel in town. MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch

50 MISSISSIPPI RIVER ROAD • 1.888.845.9582 • MAKINGMEMORIESTOURS.COM We have another exciting day in store for you DAY 6 today. We travel farther south on the Great River Road down to St. Louis, MO. After lunch, we’ll see the most iconic landmark in St. Louis. That’s right! The St. Louis Arch. Learn the history of the Arch and how it was built at the Gateway Arch Museum. Explore 200 years of history with interactive displays and detailed artwork. There is a theater with a very good short film explaining the fascinating story behind this incredible monument. When our time ends here, we will make our way over to the Missouri Botanical Gardens. Founded in 1859, the 79-acre Missouri Botanical Garden is the nation’s oldest botanical garden in continuous operation, an We depart our hotel and head over to the docks oasis in the city of St. Louis. We overnight in St. Louis. DAY 4 for our second riverboat ride. Once on the Cel- MEALS: Breakfast ebration Belle, you can become Tom Sawyer or Huck Finn for the day! This cruise starts in Dubuque, IA and moves All good things must come to an end, and that south to Moline, IL. Your day can be a learning experience or simply DAY 7 includes our time together. Today, we arrive back home, taking time to look back at our expe- cruise would be complete without food! The chefs stay busy all day riences and the new friends we’ve made on this journey. long preparing three fresh, delicious meals aboard the boat. We will disembark our riverboat in Moline, IL and overnight in town. MEALS: Breakfast MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

If yesterday put you in mind of Mark Twain and all DAY 5 his beloved Mississippi River stories, then you’re in for another treat! Today brings us to Hannibal, MO. Our day in Hannibal begins with lunch in Hannibal’s historic downtown, and then, we pick up our Step-On Guide for a guided tour of the city. After our tour, we will drop you off at the Mark Twain Boyhood Museum, so you can learn a little of the history behind one of America’s most famous authors. Afterwards, explore downtown and maybe do a little shopping. We will be overnighting in Hannibal, but first, we have one more riverboat to board this evening. Tonight, we will enjoy a lovely dinner cruise aboard the Mark Twain Riverboat. MEALS: Breakfast, Dinner

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Fall is famous for its gorgeous display of vibrantly colored leaves. Spring greens become blazing oranges, deep reds, dazzling yellows and brilliant purples. In Northern Minnesota, this change transforms the landscape and makes this state a wonderful place to visit during this grand time of year. Venture north to experience this transformation for yourself, giving you another chance to make some memories.

This is the time we gather together and get to Today, we have our first picture stop at the Grand- DAY 1 know each other before we spend our first night DAY 3 dad Bluff. This bluff provides a full view of La of our adventure in West Des Moines, IA. Crosse and the Mississippi River valley as well as a look over three states: Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa. It’ll be We hit the road early because we’re ready to get a grand chance to see the valley ablaze with color. Our next stop is DAY 2 to our first destination: The Spam Museum. This the National Eagle Center. Not only will you get the chance to see museum is devoted to all things canned meat the wonderful surroundings, but you will also get the opportunity to and is stuffed full of interactive exhibits, giving you a better under- view the National Eagle Center’s eagle cam. See the secret life of our standing this iconic company’s history. Once we’ve finished here, nation’s symbol through these hidden cameras. Then we have a unique we’ll continue our journey until we end the day with an extravagant stop ahead of us. Welcome to the Red Wing Shoe Museum, home of event. A dinner cruise on the La Crosse Queen! Climb aboard this the world’s largest boot. The Shoe Museum offers hands-on exhibits classic paddlewheel boat to enjoy a pleasant view of the Missis- and virtual tours as well as an intriguing 20-foot boot. When you’re fin- sippi and a delicious dinner. When the evening is finished, we’ll ished exploring, we’ll end the day’s events at the Chanhassen Dinner return to our hotel in La Crosse, WI. Theater before stopping at our hotel in Chahassen, MN for some R&R. MEALS: Breakfast, Dinner MEALS: Breakfast, Dinner

52 NORTHERN MINNESOTA FOLIAGE • 1.888.845.9582 • MAKINGMEMORIESTOURS.COM During the Fall foliage season, nothing could be DAY 4 better than sailing along the Mississippi River while eating a fabulous home-cooking style lunch. That’s just the experience we’re going to have at the Taylor Falls Scenic Boat Tours. After lunch, we head to the Glensheen Estate, a 12-acre estate which stands as a protest against this modern manufactured age. The Glensheen mansion features a number of gardens and bridges as well as 39 rooms, each a testament to 20th century craftmanship. MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch Prepare to walk across the Mississippi at the Mary Our next stop will be at the Lake Superior Rail- DAY 7 Gibbs Mississippi Headwaters Center. Then, we DAY 5 road Museum. This museum lays claim to the have another stop at the Douglas Lodge State historic railroad equipment that helped build Park Rapids which was established in 1891 and is Minnesota’s oldest Minnesota as well as the entire country. See restored locomotives state park. Finally, we have one last cruise in store for you. Get ready and rolling stocks in this collection of transportation history. Once to relax aboard the Chester Charles II at the Itasca State Park Port. we’ve studied the railroad’s past, we’re going for a ride on the North We’ll enjoy a final round of fall foliage before calling it a day. Shore Scenic Railroad. This fully narrated tour takes you along a MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch track that travels beside the lakeside and is surrounded by the best fall colors inside the North Woods. When the ride is finished, we move After a plethora of scenery, we return home. on to the Two Harbors Lighthouse Museum. The lighthouse came We’re so thankful you chose to make your memo- into existence along with Minnesota’s first commercial iron mine. DAYS 8&9 ries with us and look forward to seeing you again. The museum chronicles the history of the Iron Range Railroad’s rail and shipping operations. Up next is the Split Rock Lighthouse. MEALS: Breakfast Both Days During November 1905, an intense gale wrecked nearly 30 ships, prompting the construction of this lighthouse. We’ll look around this landmark before returning to our hotel in Duluth, MN.

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Follow in the footsteps of voyageurs as we tra- DAY 6 verse the Edge of the Wilderness Scenic Byway. The rolling hills and lush Chippewa National For- est guides us to our next adventure at the Forest History Center, located in the North Woods. Here you’ll get another chance to bask in the blazing glory of fall. Then we have a unique picture stop for you. The Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox Statues. We’ll take a moment to gaze at the towering statues and remember the amazing tall tale of Paul Bunyan before we make our way to our hotel in Bemidji, MN. MEALS: Breakfast

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NEW ENGLAND FALL FOLIAGE

OCTOBER TOUR 13 Your package includes deluxe transportation, 10.05.21 - 10.17.21 DAYS accommodations, all listed tour fees and 19 meals. $3,859 SINGLE • $2,999 PER PERSON DOUBLE • $2,759 PER PERSON TRIPLE Prepare to embark on the perfect autumn holiday! Making Memories always enjoys traveling to this particularly picturesque region of North America which brims with all things Americana and glows with the spectacular colors of autumn. Get ready to see everything fall foliage has to offer in this delightful corner of the country. Make sure to bring your camera along because this trip is bound to be both colorful and incredible.

Fall brings us a brisk beginning as we board the DAY 1 big red bus bound for the best New England has to offer. Unburden yourself. Bring something to read or take some time to get to know you fellow explorers, as we start our journey together and overnight in Terre Haute, IN.

The theme for today is sausage and a surprise. DAY 2 Lunch takes us to Schmidt’s Sausage Haus und Restaurant. This fine restaurant has represented German hospitality for over a century. Located in the heart of the German village. Onward to spend our night in Loudonville, OH. MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch

We’re making a straight shot for Niagara Falls. DAY 3 Soon, we will find ourselves at our hotel just Embrace the thunder of the falls! You’re not going across the street from the Falls. Once we’ve DAY 4 to want to miss a moment of this lovely gift of found our rooms and gotten settled, you’ll have free time to explore nature. The Niagara Falls drops over 600,000 gal- America’s side of Niagara Falls. lons of water, and the Maid of the Mist takes us to the best of the falls. It’s impossible to imagine the force of the water as it tumbles over MEALS: Breakfast the falls into the river below, creating a mist that feels like rain. The wonderful staff will provide you with raincoats so you can experience the incredible phenomenon without getting too wet. When our voyage reaches its end, we’re off to the next big adventure at the Genesee Country Village and Museum. Let the fine people on this fascinating sight show you a different way to live. Be prepared to make a few new memories about reliving older and—some would say better—times. What better way to end the day than by enjoying a pleasant dinner on Uncle Sam’s Boat Tour, one of the most well-known guides among the famous 1000 Islands. When we’re full and finished enjoying the sights, we’ll return to our hotel for the next 2 nights in Alexandria Bay, NY.

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54 NEW ENGLAND FALL FOLIAGE • 1.888.845.9582 • MAKINGMEMORIESTOURS.COM Returning to Uncle Sam’s Boat Tours, we depart DAY 5 on the Two Nations Cruise, a 2-hour cruise which shows us the Saint Lawrence River and makes a stop at the Boldt Castle. Your guides will tell you delightful stories and give you a good sense of what the 1000 islands has to offer. When our time with Uncle Sam reaches its end, our next stop will be the Coy- ote Moon Vineyards. This vineyard has acquired over one thousand awards for its wine. When the tour and tasting are done, our next stop is the Antique Boat Museum where you’ll see over 320 unique boats and thousands of artifacts and archives. After our explorations, we’ll return to the hotel and get ready for another exciting day tomorrow. MEALS: Breakfast

Today, we’re off to Lake Placid to visit the Winter Olympic Museum. Here, you’ll relive the first win- DAY 6 We enjoy some well-deserved free time at the ter Olympics and learn more about America’s proud Ogunquit beach today. You can enjoy the beauti- athletic history. Then we’ll drive through our nation’s largest park, the DAY 9 ful sunrise, walk the beach or shop. It’s all up to Adirondack National Park, before overnighting in St. Johnsbury, VT. you! This evening we dine at the famous Bull and Claw Restaurant, MEALS: Breakfast a true seafood delight. MEALS: Breakfast, Dinner We begin our day on the Mount Washington Cog DAY 7 Railway. This train ride transports us to the high- Our return journey begins. We travel from the est peak in the northwest. It’s a fantastic view! In DAY 10 ocean, skirting alongside NYC with a view of the fact, P.T. Barnum, creator of the circus, declared this railway to be the skyline, onto the peaceful Amish countryside. second greatest show on earth! The train ride ends, and next, we take We’ll have dinner at the Bird in Hand Family Restaurant where our you to see Clark’s Bears to watch a famous Black Bear Show. Sounds overnight will be in Bird in Hand, PA. like a great day to us! We’ll land in Lincoln, NH for our rest tonight. MEALS: Breakfast, Dinner MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch We will have a local Step-On Guide show us the Today is the day we travel the world-famous Kanca- DAY 11 Amish Back Country Tour, giving you the chance DAY 8 magus Highway, known for dazzling New England to see how they really live. And the grand finale Fall Foliage. This is a must see! After that, it’s time is lunch in an Amish Home, a very rare treat you will not forget. to ride the rails once again. The North Conway Scenic Railroad awaits Then on to New Stanton, PA to spend the night. our arrival. These tracks wind and guide you through New Hampshire’s MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch Mount Washington Valley and the Crawford Notch. After we’ve seen the leaves, get ready to gaze upon the sea at the Portland Head Light- Our journey together comes to an end. We house. Once we’ve seen the shore, it’s time to experience the sand at DAYS 12 & 13 want to thank you for choosing to make your our beach front property in Ogunquit, ME for the next 2 nights. memories with us. MEALS: Breakfast MEALS: Breakfast Both Days

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ALBUQUERQUE LIFTOFF (ALBUQUERQUE INTERNATIONAL BALLOON FIESTA)

OCTOBER TOUR 7 Your package includes deluxe transportation, 10.06.21 - 10.12.21 DAYS accommodations, all listed tour fees and 8 meals. $2,359 SINGLE • $1,849 PER PERSON DOUBLE • $1,699 PER PERSON TRIPLE

The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is celebrating 50 year of painting the Albuquerque, NM skies with bright colors! Hun- dreds of giant balloons fill the sky with their graceful dance as they take flight. Whether it’s in the dewy, early morning light or under a dark, starry sky, thousands of people flock to see these delicate giants break free from the bonds of gravity and take to the air. This world-famous event has become known as the Spirit of the Winds, a beautiful and incredibly fitting name. So, pack a suitcase and join us in this spectacular experience. You’ll be blown away and come home with bragging rights, pictures and—of course—unforgettable memories.

Today is our bold beginning. We traverse the DAY 1 long, straight roads of Oklahoma to find our first stop, the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum. This museum remembers those who were killed during the 1996 Oklahoma City bombing. Their goal is to offer peace and serenity amid one of the worst attacks in American history. The Oklahoma National Museum gives us a story of overcoming obsta- cles and honors those who have lost their lives. We spend our first night together in Weatherford, OK. We hope you’re ready for adventure! The Sandia DAY 2 Peak Tramway helps people rise above the noise of Albuquerque. Enjoy a serene and picturesque gondola ride followed by a delicious dinner at the crestline of the Sandia Mountains. After this breath-taking and mouth-watering experience, we make our way to our Albuquerque hotel. Settle in because we will be staying here for the next three nights. This morning, we arrive at the Albuquerque MEALS: Breakfast, Dinner DAY 3 International Balloon Fiesta. The festival is a multi-day event, and we will enjoy a wide array of spectacles, including the Special Shape Rodeo and the Dawn Patrol. Our first event during the Fiesta is a stop by the Ander- son Abruzzo International Balloon Museum. Who knew there was a museum devoted entirely to hot air balloons? It’s bound to be a colorful and educational experience. Afterward, we’ll return to the festival for dinner and even more displays. MEALS: Breakfast

56 ALBUQUERQUE LIFTOFF • 1.888.845.9582 • MAKINGMEMORIESTOURS.COM The Fiesta continues at Fiesta Park for the DAY 4 Morning Glow and the Mass Ascension. Then, it’s time for the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Our time together comes to an end, sailing away where you’ll see cultural dances and learn about the Pueblo culture. DAYS 6&7 like the multitude of hot air balloons gliding into We’ll have lunch at the Harvest Café before getting ready for some the sunset. But, we’ll always have our memories. well-deserved free time in Old Town. From there, we’ll return to Fiesta Park for the next balloon spectacle, the Night Glow. MEALS: Breakfast Both Days, Lunch Day 6 MEALS: Breakfast

We venture off the freeway this morning onto DAY 5 the Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway. This thoroughfare traverses the Sandia Crest as well as travels through the small towns that are filled with art, music and history. After this scenic adventure, we arrive at Santa Fe for a Guided Tour. We’ll see a wide array of fascinating sights and learn everything we can about the capital city of New Mexico. After this, we’ll have some more free time so you can get one more chance to pick up any last-minute souvenirs before you get some rest at your Santa Fe hotel. MEALS: Breakfast

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PORTUGAL RIVER CRUISE OCTOBER TOUR 12 Your package includes airfare, deluxe transportation, 10.08.21 - 10.19.21 DAYS accommodations, all listed tour fees and 24 meals. $5,799 SINGLE • $4,999 PER PERSON DOUBLE More than 500 years ago the famous Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan was the first man to circumnavigate the globe. Like Magellan, we will be making our way across the ocean to head to the homeland of some of the world’s greatest explorers. Allow yourself to be swept away by the beauty of the architecture, the land and the history of this ancient nation.

We will be kicking things off to a quick start DAY 1 today as we hop on the bus, drive to the airport, board our plane and take off for adventure as we spend the night crossing the Atlantic.

In Lisbon, our local guide will pick us up and DAY 2 escort us around the city, showing us the local sights and explaining the history of the city. (Spoiler: Lisbon is actually older than Rome.) After our guided tour ends, you’ll have free time this afternoon to explore various sites like Livraria Bertrand, the oldest bookstore in the world, or just take a stroll and enjoy some local flavor, before heading to our hotel for some well earned rest.

We start the morning with a ride to Pena Palace, DAY 3 the summer residence King Ferdinand II. As was the fashion at the time, this breath-taking palace We say goodbye to Lisbon this morning as we con- reflects a variety of historical architectural styles from Moorish to tinue our journey, arriving in Coimbra, home to Renaissance. We then continue to Cascais, also known as the town DAY 4 one of the oldest universities in the World. At of Kings and Fishermen. We head back to Lisbon this evening for a whopping 730 years old, this university is still going strong. We our final night in this beautiful city. continue to Porto to board our 138 passenger ship, where we will spend MEALS: Breakfast, Dinner the next 7 nights, and enjoy a welcome dinner tonight onboard. MEALS: Breakfast, Dinner

More adventure awaits this morning as we DAY 5 enjoy a guided tour of Porto, one of the oldest cities in Europe. The afternoon is free to do as you please, or you can ask to be dropped off at the city center via rabelo boat. We’ll return aboard the ship for dinner and an evening of Fado entertainment. MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

58 PORTUGAL RIVER CRUISE • 1.888.845.9582 • MAKINGMEMORIESTOURS.COM Today, we spend the morning in Guimaraes, DAY 6 a charming and historic city, regarded as the birthplace of Portugal. Found within the com- pact center are narrow cobbled streets, fine examples of medieval architecture and delightful plazas filled with open air cafes. The afternoon will be spent cruising. Enjoy an evening of dancing or a stroll through Regua by night on your own. MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Nestled among the terraced slopes of the Douro DAY 10 valley and overlooked by an ornate shrine, the town of Lamego is an elegant infusion of Baroque-style architecture, and it is here that we will be spending our final day of exploration in Portugal. And we will be ending our day with some traditional folk entertainment. MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We will be departing the Riverboat this morning We discover the formal gardens at the Mateus and driving back to Lisbon to hop on our plane Palace and Vila Real before enjoying another DAY 11 DAY 7 and start the journey home. We arrive at the afternoon cruising along the river. This evening, Tulsa, OK airport late tonight and head to our hotel to rest up before we will be seeing some delightful Flamenco entertainment. we head home in the morning. MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner MEALS: Breakfast

Start the morning by crossing into Spain for a DAY 8 tour of Salamanca. This in-depth tour explores Our journey comes to an end today as we say centuries of history, art and knowledge with visits DAY 12 our goodbyes to all the new friends we’ve to landmarks such as the University of Salamanca, the Plaza Mayor made. One thing is for certain is these are and many others. This evening, more entertainment awaits. memories that are sure to last a lifetime. MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner MEALS: Breakfast

We head back down the river to sample some of DAY 9 Porto’s famous wine in a tour of local wineries.

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SHENANDOAH FALL FOLIAGE

OCTOBER TOUR 8 Your package includes deluxe transportation, 10.13.21 - 10.20.21 DAYS accommodations, all listed tour fees and 13 meals. $2,629 SINGLE • $2,099 PER PERSON DOUBLE • $1,949 PER PERSON TRIPLE

The brilliant colors of fall are not just found in New England. The Old South has her share of dazzling fall displays as well as scenic roads, home-cooked food and a unique history that can only be found in the South!

The first day is always one filled with anticipa- DAY 1 tion. As we start our adventure together, feel free to introduce yourself to your fellow travelers. We’ll cap the night off with a pleasant dinner at the Red Geranium before we head to our hotel in New Harmony, IN and call it a day. MEALS: Dinner

When we enter West Virginia, our first activity DAY 2 will be a stop at the Heritage Farm Museum, a museum dedicated to helping people experience We begin the day with a picture stop at the New pioneer life. Explore a wide variety of exhibits that reveal how DAY 3 River Gorge Bridge Overlook before moving on to our forefathers really lived. While there, partake of an authentic the Blackfriars Playhouse. Here, we are going to pioneer-style buffet dinner. Once we’ve had our fill, we will make get an in-depth tour of the Shakespearean Theatre. After the tour, we’ll our way to the hotel in Huntington, WV. break for dinner, freshen up at the hotel in Staunton, VA—where we’ll be staying for two nights—and then return to the theatre for the show. MEALS: Breakfast, Dinner MEALS: Breakfast

Our next stop is the Woodrow Wilson Presiden- DAY 4 tial Library and Museum where we will learn all about the prolific president who played a pivotal role during the events of World War I. After lunch, we have a surprise in store for you, but you’ll have to wait and see what we’ve got planned. With these two events under our belt, we’re still not finished. Before you know it, we’re on our way to the Frontier Cul- ture Museum. You’ll see exhibits of the rural buildings from England, Germany, Ireland, West Africa and America. Once you’ve immersed yourself in the old world, we’ll return to our hotel. MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch 60 SHENANDOAH FALL FOLIAGE • 1.888.845.9582 • MAKINGMEMORIESTOURS.COM Welcome to the Luray Caverns, where we’ll DAY 5 enjoy observing the cave or looking through the other museums located on the sight. When we say goodbye to Luray Caverns, our next event will be another picture stop at the Harry F. Bryd Sr. Visitor Center, the starting point for the Skyline Drive. This route provides multiple overlooks, giving us plenty of opportunities to capture the beauty of Shenandoah. Once past the Skyline Drive, our next stop is the Carter Mountain Orchard. Here, we’ll pick some apples and enjoy a pleasant dinner before going to our hotel in Charlottesville, VA. MEALS: Breakfast, Dinner

Our day begins at Monticello, the iconic home of DAY 6 Thomas Jefferson. Immerse yourself in the life of our third president who saw us through our nation’s turbulent beginning. After visiting Monticello, we step back in time for an 18th century lunch at Michie Tavern. Opened in 1784, this tavern is almost as old as the US herself and as full of history as it is good food! Once we’re finished dining with history, we hop on the big red bus to drive along the breath-taking Blue Ridge Parkway. Today, we begin our way home with a relaxing From there, we’ll end the day in Roanoke, VA. DAY 7 day on the bus before we enjoy our last delight- MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch ful dinner together at Patti’s 1880’s Settlement. MEALS: Breakfast, Dinner

Our journey through the beautiful and historic DAY 8 Shenandoah has come to an end, but the lessons we’ve learned and stories we’ve made together will last a lifetime. MEALS: Breakfast

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NOVEMBER TOUR 9 Your package includes deluxe transportation, 11.20.21 - 11.28.21 DAYS accommodations, all listed tour fees and 11 meals. $2,939 SINGLE • $2,299 PER PER SON DOUBLE • $2,169 PER PERSON TRIPLE

You’ve watched it on TV for years, and now you are going to see it for yourself. You won’t believe how much bigger those balloons are when you are seeing them up close. And to think, it’s right in the middle of the most exciting city in New York. We’re also going to see some of the most iconic sights New York City has to offer. So, come along and celebrate the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with Making Memories!

We board our luxury coach and depart for an DAYS 1&2 amazing, fun-filled journey. Take the time to get to know each other and get ready to make memories! Our first night together will be in Terre Haute, IN but we’ll cover more ground on our second day together, reaching our hotel in Somerset, PA. MEALS: Breakfast and Lunch on Day 2

Our first stop for the trip is a Making Memo- DAY 3 ries Favorite. Welcome to Hershey’s Chocolate World! Located in Hershey, PA, there are so many wonderful things to do at the Chocolate World, including taking part in the Grand Tour! After we’ve spent plenty of time in a world of chocolate delight, we’ll end the day in New York City, where we will be staying for the next four nights. MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch

The morning begins with a 4-hour Step-On Guide DAY 4 Tour of New York City. Keep an eye out for places you want to visit later because we have some free time coming up. After traversing the hustle and bustle of NYC, we tour the 9/11 Memorial Museum. “Never Forget,” was the heartfelt refrain after the World Trade Center attacks on September 11th, 2001. The National September 11th Memorial Museum has opened to immortal- ize those who lost their lives and to ensure that the world will never forget. We’ll also stop by the Freedom Tower before calling it a day. MEALS: Breakfast

62 MACY’S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE • 1.888.845.9582 • MAKINGMEMORIESTOURS.COM This morning, our guide will take us to Battery DAY 5 Park to catch a ferry to Ellis Island where so many people began their lives in the “land of opportunity.” We will also visit the Statue of Liberty, the first image of the United States many immigrants saw when they fled to New York from Europe. The statue was a gift from the French gov- ernment for the 100th anniversary of America’s independence. The rest of our day will be free for you to explore the grand streets of NYC. Take in a Broadway show, barter with some vendors, explore a museum, or—if you’re not sure where to go—ask our Step-On Guide for some unique places to check out. MEALS: Breakfast We leave the lights of NYC behind to pay our We have an early morning today to ensure we get DAY 7 respects to some of America’s bravest citizens at DAY 6 our spots to watch the Macy’s Day Parade. On TV, the Flight 93 National Memorial. This monument they only show us what they can. Today, we will is located at the site of the crash of United Airlines Flight 93 which see it all! Beautiful floats, the best marching bands in the nation was hijacked in the September 11th attacks. The memorial is made and—of course—the balloons. Feel free to come and go as you please to honor the courageous victims of Flight 93 who stopped the ter- because our hotel is just a block away. After the parade, you’ll have rorists from reaching their target. Once we’ve honored the fallen, we the rest of the day free to continue exploring this vibrant city. will begin our return journey.

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We begin our journey homeward with our first DAYS 8&9 night back in Somerset, PA and our second night back in Terre Haute, IN. We know you’ll be busy telling everyone farewell, exchanging phone numbers and addresses and reminiscing. We’re certain you’ll have plenty of memories, and you’ll soon travel with us again! MEALS: Breakfast Both Days

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T’was the first day of December, when all through the land. The red bus was traveling, and not to the sand. The passengers were nestled all snug in their seats; while dreaming of visions of what they would eat. Where would we go?! What would we do?! All that we had was this small clue: Not on a plane – a boat – or a train. Figuring this out is driving me insane! There could be some shopping or maybe a show? Just pack your bags and AWAY WE WILL GO!

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SMOKY MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS

DECEMBER TOUR 8 Your package includes deluxe transportation, 12.05.21 - 12.12.21 DAYS accommodations, all listed tour fees and 12 meals. $2,389 SINGLE • $1,949 PER PERSON DOUBLE • $1,819 PER PERSON TRIPLE

Experience the magic of Christmas on this journey through the South. Brilliant light displays. Merry Christmas melodies. Mouth- watering cuisine. Join us for all this and more as we enjoy a truly spectacular Christmas adventure.

We turn on the Christmas Spirit as we begin our DAY 1 awesome tour. We end our leisurely travel day at the Guest House at Graceland where a delightful dinner will be provided. After this musical first day, we get some beauty sleep at our Memphis, TN hotel. MEALS: Dinner

Long live the King! We’ll be spending the morning DAY 2 at the home of Elvis Presley: Graceland. Explore the mansion, glide through the gardens and see the leg- endary costumes, artifacts and personal mementos from Elvis and his family. We end our fantastic second day at our hotel in Harriman, TN. MEALS: Breakfast

This evening we will be enjoying a brilliant can- DAY 3 dlelit tour at the Biltmore Estate. Luminous paths and deep evergreens welcome you to America’s largest home. As part of your experience, you’ll be allowed access to the grounds, the gardens and the Antler Hill Village and Winery. A wonderful event that will fill your day with holiday cheer. MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch SMOKY MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS • 1.888.845.9582 • MAKINGMEMORIESTOURS.COM 65 Today, we begin with a photo stop at the New- DAY 4 found Gap, a scenic route that crosses the Appalachian Trail. After this nature-filled adventure, enjoy some Free Time in Gatlinburg, TN. Then, we move on to the Biblical Times Dinner Theater. This dinner theater is unique because it not only had a live cast, but it also combines its actors with one of a kind holographic and 3-D technologies. Afterward, we spend the night at the Inn at Christmas Place at Pigeon Ford, TN.

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The Belle Meade Plantation was the home of one DAY 5 of the largest thoroughbred horse farms in the south. This home has hosted presidential families like the Hardings and the Jacksons. For the guests, the Belle Meade Plantation offers tours, food and even wine and bourbon tastings! Next, we’re going to explore the beauty of the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center before we get to our hotel in Nashville, TN. On the way back, we enjoy the appetizing comfort food of Patti’s 1880’s Settlement. Patti’s will MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch DAY 7 fill your belly and give you a wonderful send off for this awesome holiday journey. Our last stop for this journey is Downtown Paducah, the seventh City of Crafts and Folk Art in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network. We’ll tour the district and begin our journey back home, spending our last night together in Sikeston, MO. MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch

Tonight, you will be back in your own bed, but DAY 8 your dreams will be filled with singing and lots of good food. That’s enough to put anyone in Our morning begins with a Step-On Guide Tour of the Christmas mood! DAY 6 Nashville. Now for the main event! We’re going to the Grand Ole Opry for an epic backstage tour. MEALS: Breakfast Once the tour is done, we will return for the hotel until evening when it’s time for the show. The Grand Ole Opry Show creates a Christmas spectacle we’ll cherish for years to come. MEALS: Breakfast

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