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new Presidential Passages Throughout Ohio More of our country's presidents came from Ohio than from any other state. Eight American presidents were elected from the Buckeye State, earning Ohio the nickname "the Mother of Presidents."

• Presidential homes—both boyhood and retirement—of Presidents Ulysses Grant, Rutherford Hayes, James Garfield, William Howard Taft and Warren Harding. • Tour Presidential Wives’ Sites—The First Ladies Library, and the girlhood homes of Ida Saxton McKinley, and Lucy Webb Hayes. • Visit The McKinley and Harding Memorials (the largest outside Washington DC), as well as statues of Wiilliam Harri- son, James Garfield and Abraham Lincoln—with and without beard . • Stop at other Presidential related sites - The Taft Museum, Presidential Planes at the National Air Force Museum, and the Lincoln Funeral Train Carving, to mention some. • Dine where Presidents did at the Golden Lamb Inn, Buxton Inn, The Manchester Inn and more!

You can also visit the State Capital, where Lincoln’s body lay in state, the State Historical Society, and a variety of other sites, if you need a break from the Presidency.

Wine, Roses and Riverboats new Cincinnati Ohio A “High Tea” and tour of a typical English parish, with its archi- Available April 19-27, 2008 tecture, lich-gate, gardens and stained glass windows—typical of The largest open air flower and garden festival and the ONLY churches that Lady Diana often visited in Britain. Learn of the flower show endorsed by the Royal Horticultural Society. famous who have worshipped or visited here, and enjoy the his- tory of a High Tea, and some refreshments after your tour. Visit the Cincinnati Flower Show “one of the most beautiful events in the world” states Good Morning America! Growers, Tour one of the mid-west’s largest garden centers—meet with a florists and designers from around the world display exhibits and horticulturist and receive tips about your garden needs. Everyone offer clinics and seminars. will take home a seasonal plant.

A guided tour of one of America's loveliest rural garden ceme- teries. It is also a unique Cincinnati cultural resource and historic site. Its 733 acres offer a magnificent arboretum, open air mu- Take a cruise on an old fashioned paddle-wheel boat to the seum, lakes, islands, footbridges, protected woodland areas, and Flower Show while dining on a lavish brunch and meeting with a hundreds of trees and plants from other parts of the world. flower show expert.

Wine and dine at Vinoklet while being entertained by a strolling violinist and a gardening expert who will show guests how to arrange a flowering centerpiece.

Learn the history of beveled, etched, stained and art glass win- Enjoy a tram tour of the Botanical Gardens at the Cincinnati Zoo dows, and about the churches and exclusive homes that are the which offers hundreds of thousands of Daffodils and Tulips company’s clients while sampling wine and cheese. during the season.

Southern Antebellum Cruise What a way to tour the South—on a Small ship (accommodates Go where the big ships cannot. 100 passengers) that will feature ports rich in history and warm Only available in April. hospitality. See Civil War heritage, spectacular 18th century es- tates, graceful old south plantation homes and gardens, explore Explore America's most historically rich region by small ship. antebellum mansions, take a horse drawn carriage ride, even play Enjoy the rich history and natural beauty of this fascinating seg- golf or tennis on St. Simon Island. Or you may choose to tour ment of the Southeastern US Intracoatal Waterway. The Southern quiet forests, gentle salt marshes and historic structures of Cum- Antebellum cruise begins in Charleston, SC and stops in Beaufort, berland Island National Seashore. There is much to do and see on S.C; Savannah, GA; Brunswick / St. Simons Island, GA; Jekyll this spectacular 7-day cruise. Island, GA; St. Mary's GA; Fernandina Beach / Amelia Island, FL; and ends at Jacksonville, FL or in reverse. You will navigate the Eastern Seaboard Intracoastal Waterways (subject to water level)—Savannah River, St. Simons Sound, St. Johns River, St. Marys River and St. Andrews Sound. This itinerary is only available in April and prices start at ap- proximately $1900 per person—rates are for cruise only..... Call 800-582-5997 Today for your Customized Tour! 3

I’m Worth It…...a Women’s Only Tour Dolls, Dolls and more Dolls—The Doll and Toy Museum offers ew n Central Ohio Region an exciting display of thousands of dolls, from "rare" antique dolls through modern day collectibles. An experience of educational, Workshops: historical and cultural significance. Bring a doll for an appraisal! Thyme for Fun in the kitchen: Discover the amazing uses and fun facts about kitchen herbs. Candy, candy and more candy—Walk along an air conditioned, elevated, glass enclosed cat walk, and learn how chocolates are Create Delicious Delights: Get Creative! Choose from more than made. You’ll be surprised by some of the company’s well known a dozen decadent flavors, such as raspberry caramel and cappuc- customers. Naturally, there’s a store at the end. cino fudge, to design your own brownies in the Brownie Point Kitchen. Taste the results with plenty of extras to take with you.

Mix it Up: Head to the country for a hands-on cooking experience with a trained chef from the Culinary Institute. Cook a temping Food: meal from start to finish and get the recipes so you can make them A Taste of History—Be a guest at “Miss Emma’s Table”— at home. Stroll through the organic garden and greenhouse or sit named for a socialite who lived in the area in the 1800’s. You’ll be back and enjoy the rolling acreage. treated to an old-fashioned boarding house style meal inside the Statehouse. Experience: A Victorian Encounter—learn from “Sophie” what life was like Dine at the historic Granville Inn—nestled among tall, sheltering in the 1860’s and how her family helped fugitive slaves fine their maples, the Inn with its native sandstone exterior and terraced way to freedom. After the tour, you can join “Sophie” for a tradi- grounds recalls a more gracious time in the tradition of an English tional Victorian Tea. country house.

Laugh and enjoy a Victorian Undergarment program. Ever wonder how many layers the Victorian women wore under their flowing gowns…you will be amazed as the models show you layer after layer. Then tour this 1870s Victorian home and hear Shopping: about the feisty Annie Robinson who lived here. Furnishings, pos- Charge is the call!!! Easton is the place. ALL will receive coupon sessions, and memorabilia all belong to the heritage of the Robin- books for various stores such as Nordstrom, Talbot's, Eddie son family, some dating back to 1805. Bauer, Macy’s, Ann Taylor, the Gap and over fifty others!!

comfort and service. Additional side trips will be offered ew n Mexican and Mayan Adventure throughout the week. Immerse yourself in an Indiana Jones experience and visit one of the most impressive archaeological sites on the planet with Benefits: Escorted Trip, Anthropologist and archeologist to en- your tour escort Dr. Tom Grove, a leading anthropologist and hance your trip, Non-stop air from Cleveland and Cincinnati air- archeologist! This an excursion that should not be missed!! ports, Unlimited meals, Snacks and beverages. Various water January 17-24, 2008 and land sports, Windsurfing catamaran, canoeing, snorkeling 7 nights at the Cancun RIU—all inclusive resort equipment. Daily activities, Golf nearby. All meals, all drinks, round-trip air*, seven nights beachfront, and your own personal guide and specialist Archeological sites: Starting at $1725.00* per person Coba: immerse yourself in an Indiana Jones Experience! Coba Why stay home when you can enjoy a subtropical climate and is an archeological site thought to be one of the largest Mayan countless days of sunshine, white sandy beaches and the beauty of cities in the Yucatan Peninsula. Visitors will find the cave has the Caribbean Sea’s crystalline waters?? Welcome to Cancun, been illuminated and paths have been built for easy access. Mexico’s most important beach vacation destination and one of the world’s most renowned resort areas. Chichen Itza: The most visited tourist destination in the Yucatan, these Mayan ruins are a must see. Dating back to 600 AD, the Cancun is also home to some of the most remarkable Mayan main feature is the Kulkulkan pyramid. landmarks of archeological interest. On the Yucatan Peninsula is where Mayan culture flourished prior to the Spaniards appearance Tulum: Another popular destination for Mayan ruins, this area is in 1519. Today, visitors can experience this culture by visiting smaller than Chichen Itza but, is the only major Mexican ruin by the fascinating ruins of Chichen Itza and Tulum with their own the sea; with a breathtaking drop off overlooking the azure waters. personal anthropologist and archeologist. Las Ruinas del Rey: “The ruins of the king” are located in the Riu Resort is an All Inclusive Resort in the Cancun area and is middle of Cancun’s Hotel Zone, this archeological dig is a must in a convenient location in the heart of Cancun’s hotel zone with a see because of its two main plazas. The site may have been a royal unique setting for travelers searching for an outstanding level of burial ground. Visit Our Website at: www.ohiotraveltreasures.com 4

Sky-High Surprise— Deeds Point—this MetroPark has an avia- facturer of civilian aircrafts). Artifacts and new Whooooosh!! tion timeline that pays tribute to the roles memorabilia related to the Waco’s and Soar into Dayton, Ohio for a tour of of the Wright Brothers and Dayton in combat gliders are on display. aviation heritage and aerial delights. American flight history. Wright B. Flyer Museum—one guest on Visit the Number ONE tourist attraction in Huffman Prairie Flying Field—The the tour will actually FLY in a replica of the State, the National Museum of the Wrights made hundreds of test flights at the Wright Model B Flyer—the first United States Air Force. From replicas the 84-acre Flying Field. This is where the mass-produced airplane in the world. of historic bi-planes to hangars loaded with first commercial air-freight took off in There are also historical displays to view. memorabilia—aviation buffs can find it all. 1910. Includes replicas of the brothers’ The newest exhibit is themed to POW’s in 1905 hangar and launching catapult. Dine at the Engineers Club—This private Vietnam and includes the Hanoi Taxi. club, where Orville Wright was a founding Kettering-Moraine Museum—this heri- member, has the original Wright engine Carillon Historical Park—pays tribute to tage center has original Wright Brothers’ #3, and a Turbo jet engine on display. the accomplishments of those Dayton boys furniture as well as displays of the inven- made good. Exhibits include the original tions of Charles Kettering, who devised the Enjoy a Private Dinner Show— 1905 Wright Flyer III and a replica of the first electric engine starter. Celebrate America at the home of WWII bicycle shop the brothers operated. General Forest Harding. Following tour and meal guests will be entertained with a Dayton Aviation Trail—enjoy a guided show that offers a tribute to America the tour of the Birthplace of Aviation starting WACO Museum and Airfield—this mu- Beautiful!! at the Wright Cycle Company. There are seum is housed on the site of the original over 45 sites on the driving tour. headquarters of the WACO aircraft Company (once the world’s largest manu-

ew n Meet the Makers Life’s full of people who make things, and on this trip to Amish Country, you’ll “Meet the Makers”— people that make all sorts of goodies, and who will sometimes show you how.

Tour the food makers—cheese and wine, peanut butter whip and corn bread, and all sorts of pies and breads—good things for you to eat and take home. Visit the makers of household products—kitchen knives and brooms, leather belts and candles, and baskets and quilts to mention some. Enjoy a fondue party in the Swiss area of Amish Country, and learn why the Swiss were attracted to this part of Ohio. Stop by the newly expanded Lehman’s Hardware. You won’t see items being produced, but you’ll be fascinated by what the Amish buy. Just watch them!! Dine at an Amish home and participate in a cooking demonstration, as seen on TV.

Depending upon time available, other attractions and options can include visits to: Amish and Swiss historical attractions, a carriage maker, exotic animals and carriage rides to mention some. Holiday Traditions Enjoy HIGH TEA and CONCERT fea- Breakfast in the Main Dining Room is the ew n at the Greenbrier turing a pianist and violinist. A true Green- perfect way to start a day. The morning is White Sulpher Springs, WV brier tradition—afternoon tea has been yours to enjoy over 30 distinctive shops There’s no better place to start the offered daily since the 1930s. offering the best in luxury shopping. Christmas season than at The Greenbrier. The colorful lobbies sparkle with holiday Enjoy the season with an old-fashioned magic from poinsettias and decorated trees carriage or sleigh ride…bundle up under a to crackling fireplaces. blanket and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Dinner is included—Since 1913, the ele- This sleigh ride (weather permitting) or Enjoy the tradition of Southern hospital- gant Main Dining Room is the essence of carriage ride is a perfect way to enjoy The ity that has welcomed travelers to The The Greenbrier dining experience. Follow- Greenbrier’s grounds. Guests may want to Greenbrier since 1778. The lush 6,500 acre ing dinner guests will enjoy a HOLIDAY make appointments for a spa treatment mountain estate delights the senses with an concert that may be a quartet, bell ringers, or enjoy the indoor pool and water aero- abundance of trees and breathtaking views. jazz musicians—QUALITY entertainment bics, the billiard room and over 50 ameni- Spectacular interiors define timeless at its finest. ties. Something for everyone to enjoy!!! elegance, luxury, history, and tradition.

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Lakes, Lighthouses SUMPTUOUS dining—enjoy a cooking birds that have been injured in a way that new and Lumberman demonstration with the Chef as he cre- they can never again survive in the wild. Northeastern Michigan ates a fabulous dinner. Take a carriage Two to Six Days depending upon depar- ride through the woods and see majestic Head to the Combat Readiness Training ture points Rocky Mountain Elk and trophy White- Center. Tour the base facilities featuring tails. Dine on a five-course dinner which the training complex for fire fighting, EXPLORE: Unpack your official light- includes a sampling of local wines. Medical Readiness, Military Operations in house passport (included) as we’re off on Urban Terrain Area and the Air Combat a lake adventure. This tour could include at Instrumentation facility. least six different lighthouses located on the Northern shoreline. A Summer Barbeque Buffet at a beach Visit the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage resort and star gazing while roasting Center. Explore shipwrecks in real time, UNIQUE cruises—Ride across the open marshmallows. Lumber Jack Food & discover the Great Lakes’ rich maritime waters of Saginaw Bay to a private island Spirits, listed by the Detroit New as one of past through innovative exhibits. offering the Island Lighthouse. A tradi- the top three places to dine. Your meal is tional meal is served on the porch provid- served in mining pans!! Lumberman’s Monument—Hands-on ing a breathtaking view of Saginaw Bay. exhibits, displays, videos and interpretive DISCOVER—Create a keepsake to take programs tell the Lumber Jacks’ story. Sail on the Tall Ship Appledore. An unfor- home with you…on canvas, out of choco- gettable cruise offering the history of the late, pottery or watercolor. There is plenty more to discover on the area and an opportunity to assist the crew Lakes, Lighthouses set the sails or relax and enjoy the view. Get up front and personal with an exciting and Lumberman’s tour wildlife show. This presentation features

Hollywood on the Ohio Enjoy a sit down dinner and entertain- Dinner at a winery on the banks of the new Southwest Ohio ment by Pam Thompson—her style of Ohio. Enjoy an outstanding view of the Two Nights / Three Days music is reminiscent of days gone by. River and Kentucky’s countryside. Watch the river traffic, and if you wish, sample Check into your host hotel. This Cincinnati A visit to “Come On-A-Rosie’s House”, one of the wines grown on location. landmark is a copy of England’s Hatfield Rosemary Clooney’s home for more than House, home of Queen Elizabeth I. Over two decades. It preserves Rosie’s legacy the years it has hosted many celebrities and through an extensive collection of exhibits was used in the filming of “Rain Man”. and displays dedicated to the legendary singer’s life and career. Wine and cheese reception at “Fabulous Throughout the day see and learn about Furs”. Guests will fall for these “fabulous” Enjoy a driving tour of Maysville, with various filming that have occurred in the coats that have been used in many memo- an emphasis on Rosie, Maysville’s Girl Greater Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky rable movies, shows and stage perform- Singer. See where she lived, went to school area ...from Fresh Horses, Little Man Tate, ances. Fabulous Furs does not use real and was married. Included are stops at the Eight Men Out, Rain Man and others. animal furs, but synthetic, or “faux” furs. Russell Theater and the Kentucky Gate- There are also “fur” throws, pet covers, way Museum Center, with its collection of Lunch at Pompilio’s dining on Italian and a host of other unique gifts. Rosie Memorabilia. delights before departing for home. Holly- wood knows if you want ambiance go to Visit the Newport Syndicate—Built as the A visit to McGee’s Bakery, famous for its Pompilio's Italian restaurant. Why else area’s first automated bowling alley, it was Transparent Pies and Tarts—a uniquely were 246 toothpicks spilled in the vintage also a gambling den with illegal booze and local delicacy. bar in the 1988 classic "Rain Man". Pom- casino action. Noted for its hidden back pilio's stars again in the not-so-classic rooms, fake walls and tunnels to the river. inline skating flick "Airborne".

ew Hoboes, Miners, and Winers! Christmas in Amish Country— n w Northeast Ohio—May-Oct ne Stocking Stuffer Tour Visit with Hobo Jim and learn about a hobo's life during your tour Northeast Ohio at Warther Carvings. View the carvings, visit the family knife Feel like a kid again on Christmas as we travel throughout beauti- shop, then enjoy a hobo lunch in the new gazebo! Tour the old ful Holmes County filling our stocking with goodies! Enjoy stops telegraph office, caboose, and have your picture taken on the at a cheese factory and bakery, Tis the Season Christmas Shop, hand-car! All aboard the Byesville Scenic Railroad with a miner take a buggy ride, and enjoy a holiday feast with an Amish family narrating the life, tales, and terrors of a typical miner! Round out then decorate cookies and sing carols! Round out the day with a the day with wine sampling and shopping time at Raven's Glenn stop at one of our beautiful Victorian Mansions decorated for the Winery located on the banks of the beautiful Tuscarawas River. holidays! And even, add the Warther Festival of Trees.

Visit Our Website at: www.ohiotraveltreasures.com 6 NORTHEASTNORTHEAST Canal Country Wine Trail It's in the Bag! ew n Life on the Canal Meet tour guide for the day in Akron, Everyone will receive a gift bag to fill at Learn how the canals changed the face of Ohio. Throughout the day guests will sit each stop throughout the day. Stop at an early America back and sip away!! Visit a winery that 1800's restored grist mill, Guggisberg Visit the Canal Visitor Center built in the offers the charm of days gone by in a dairy Cheese and Miller Bakery. Visit an Amish late 1820s—at various times it served as a barn dating back to the mid-1800’s. An- home or family style restaurant for a meal, tavern and residence. Learn how to build other winery provides an image and per- plus homemade bread for everyone. See a Canal Boat—built in 1836 for the Bos- spective that entertains and informs! Amish cottage industries, such as Lamp- ton Land and Manufacturing Company and Guests will enjoy sipping wine on the patio light and Candle for a candle carving it now houses canal boat-building exhibits. filled with flowers and overlooking the demo, plus a gift for everyone, and RW Hear from an actual canal boat builder. farm land. Lunch included. Another Win- Leather, featuring Amish made leather Enjoy lunch and meet an actual person ery is perched high atop a hill overlooking products. End with a visit to Walnut Creek who spent time on the canal boats. Take a Wolf Creek reservoir and the city of Ak- Cheese for an ice cream treat!! journey aboard the St. Helena III Canal ron skyline. This beautiful setting and win- Boat on an original section of the Ohio & ery offers an oasis of tranquility and re- Polka Hall of Fame Tour Erie Canal. The boat glides along while laxation. Monday or Wednesday Only being pulled by a team of horses. Learn how the Polka, as we know in Whatcha Got Cookin? America, started in Cleveland, Ohio Nibbles and Bits (Late April-October) Visit the National Cleveland Style Polka Sample your way through Amish country Choose between Buehler's Cooking School Hall of Fame. Operated by Cleveland’s at Grandma's Alpine for candy making and and Grandma's Alpine Homestead for Slovenian Polka Foundation, you can learn lunch buffet, then Miller Bakery for pasties cooking demo or candy making. Full fabu- the history of this unique Eastern European and a Fondue party at Chalet in the Valley. lous fresh buffet at Grandma's Alpine fea- music, introduced by immigrants in the late Visit Rolling Ridge Ranch and an Amish turing the family favorites, recipes for eve- 1800’s, and made popular by Frankie home for salad and peanut butter demos! ryone. Yoder Farm tour and buggy ride, Yankovic. Roll out the barrel ‘cause the pickle sampling. Visit a cheese house and gang’s all here! Enjoy a traditional Ger- Stick your Nose in Other bakery, more samples, pastry for everyone. man / eastern European lunch at Sterle’s People’s Business Warther Carvings for tour and demo on Slovenian Country House with polka Learn how businesses conduct business! how to use their knives. Known for having music. Visit the incredible Wade Tour the romance gardens, Hartzler Dairy, the best cutlery in the world, and the only Chapel—The entire interior was com- Quail Crest Farms, Cat’s Meow Village place to buy it! pletely designed by Louis Tiffany. The and Simply Smuckers. Watch how they wall mosaics tell a fascinating story, one create Amish furniture. Then enjoy a Ships, Trains and Planes that a docent is eager to share during your “Nosey Neighbor ” show! Sit back and enjoy the many secrets on the tour. Visit West Side Market where you’ll shores of Ohio’s North Coast. Enjoy a de- swear you are in some exotic land!! How Does This Grab you? lightful moonlit dinner cruise and a train Visit the world’s largest Amish commu- ride that guides you through the valley to nity. Tour an Amish farm, take a buggy sample great food and wonderful memora- ride and dine in a home with an Amish bilia of “the big war”. Visit the Military family. Visit a cheese maker, an Amish Museum that hosts artifacts, planes, and baker, a carriage maker, and a forge shop. keepsakes from every war the United Plus...gifts at every stop. States has been involved.

Gardens and Grandeur bulbs along with the Cleveland Botanical entertainment with Mary Faktor—Six April through October Gardens, featuring ten gardens and six Ages Of Woman! The unusual humor of Two night tour suggested demonstration gardens. love, marriage, kids and work appeals to men and women alike. Visit the Cleveland Botanical Garden Enjoy Gourmets in the Garden—learn Flower Show, the largest outdoor flower about the use of fresh, local ingredients, Tour Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens— show in the United States (end of May). with samples. Guided tour of Cleve- this lavish 68 room home has over 21,000 The show includes 10 acres of gardens, land—covering over 100 points of interest. panes of glass, hand-carved panels of mas- expert lectures and demonstrations, and a Visit the Rain Forest at the Zoo. sive wood, and 23 fireplaces. Lunch is horticulture / flower arranging competition. included. Plus, a guided tour of the Gar- dens...Seventy acres of beauty and color. Then, enjoy the evening at Carousel Din- Then, a visit to the Holden Arboretum Tour city gardens that offer over 40,000 ner Theater—experience the glitter of Las with over 3,000 acres, making this one of Vegas and Broadway Or dinner and spring crocuses, tulips, narcissus and other the largest arboretums in the nation. Call 800-582-5997 Today for your Customized Tour! 7 All American Tour Tour the MAPS Museum. This facility houses exhibits impacting Akron, Ohio—The home of invention and adventure aviation on the culture of man. The collection offers vintage US Day Trip—Two night Tour and foreign military, and civilian aircrafts.

Highlights of your tour could include: Classic Car Museum—Tour this antique and classic car museum, City tour with photo stops (including the Goodyear Blimp, Sears which has almost 50 vehicles from 1904 through 1981. and Roebuck homes and more)—learn about this city full of his- tory, inventions and highlights.

Tour the Soap Box Derby and museum—It's been called “The Greatest Amateur Racing Event in the World"—but to more than a Toy glass Marble Museum and Light Air Exhibit. South Main million youngsters, it's just the "Soap Box Derby." Street was once the home of The American Marble and Toy Manufacturing Company (1891-1904)—America’s largest toy Tour the manufacturer of Hoover vacuum cleaners. On display company of the 19th century. Guests receive a bag of marbles! are early manually operated cleaning devices as well as the first Hoover cleaner and Hoover appliances through history. Also on Dinner with President McKinley at The McKinley Presidential display are items that the company made during WWII. Library. Guests will be escorted by the President and tour the McKinley Museum which has exciting scientific, industrial, and Lunch at the home of the first hamburger and Ice Cream Cone!! historic exhibits, highlighted by a 19th century street of shops. CENTRALCENTRAL

For Curious Mind’s Extended Safari Tour—Guided behind Visit the Longaberger Homestead to Ever wondered how certain things were the scenes look at the innovative facilities learn how the many thousands of baskets made? You will come away with the and open range animal areas. NEW for are created here yearly. answers you are so curious about! 2007–carnivores—including cheetah, Afri- can wild dog and dhole. Krasco Inc.—home to the original plastic A Chip Off the Old Potato—this factory basket sleeve. Tour the plant and watch as has been turning out its own special ver- Enjoy an evening meal with Chef in the plastic material is shaped into the form of sion of chips for 70 years—see how these Vineyard. Enjoy wine tasting and watch several household baskets. delicious chips are made with 50,000 as a gourmet chef prepares the meal and pounds of potatoes per day!! flaming dessert! Learn what wines to Learn how the United States Flag is made, serve and cooking techniques. packaged and shipped all over at the Take a manufacturing tour of the largest World’s largest Flag Company. contract embroidery company east of the Visit a Sculpture Studio and Gallery. Mississippi. See computer-driven embroi- From Mold Making to Wax Casting— Enjoy meal and a demonstration with dery machines at work. learn about the entire sculpture process. one of the premiere home designers. Tour the facility where there could be up Learn how to make a gorgeous flower Tour a house made of garbage. Learn the to 12 potters working. arrangement while dining at the Captains techniques necessary to build structures out House circa 1840. of tires, cans, bottles and mud.

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Look What’s Poppin’ A Berry Good Idea Start the royal treatment at a castle for tour, Life is poppin’ in this city! Visit a museum Enjoy a visit to a berry farm where gour- high tea and entertainment. Tour the Gran- of popcorn paraphernalia. Explore a presi- met products are bottled and canned. Then, ville Lifestyle Museum and the Victorian dent’s home and the largest presidential tour a European style castle built by a Civil undergarment modeling show. At the Cat’s memorial outside of Washington D.C. War General. Explore a 20,000 year old Meow Village make your own wooden Visit a cider mill, a copper kettle factory bog, a fish farm, and a heritage museum, image. Play “dress-up” at a tea room. Stay and a Vegas style musical revue. then dine at a dairy. at a resort with a bed and breakfast feel. Enjoy dinner and a performance of “The How Do They Do That? Six Ages of Women”. Taste wine, cheese, How do they make peanut butter and and sweets while enjoying “Pajamas on chocolates, pass laws, make flags and ban- Here’s the Scoop Parade.” Tour a Victorian House and ners, and trim bushes to look like people Tour an ice cream factory and a golf club receive gifts. and animals? How do they put the little producer. Visit a renowned Japanese gar- rubber ball in a whistle, and fold napkins den, an industrial museum and a glass into beautiful works of art. How, how, blower. Spend time with a master chef and how? Come along and learn how! learn to spice up your cooking. Finally, a cruise around Cranberry Bog. Visit Our Website at: www.ohiotraveltreasures.com 8 SOUTHWESTSOUTHWEST Freedom’s Path The Ohio River was the border between slave states and free states. Before the Civil War, thousands of escaped slaves passed from Kentucky through Ohio, on their way to Canada, and freedom. Learn of their experiences, in an area rich in African American history.

Tour the Harriet Beecher Stowe Home, where the author formulated her thoughts and experiences that led to her writing the classic of the time - Uncle Tom’s Cabin. Visit the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, which explains the history of “the Railroad” from 1830 to 1861, and which has one of the few remaining Slave pens in existence. Stop in Ripley at the Rankin Home, where more than 2000 escaped slaves were hidden by a Presbyterian minister and his family, and at the Parker House, a former slave, who became a successful businessman. Take a walking or driving tour of Springboro, a Quaker village with more documented stops on the Underground Rail- road then any where else in Ohio. A stop at the Null cabin (1797) is included. Enjoy a driving tour with specific emphasis on African American History and Sites

Depending upon time available, other attractions and options can include visits to: The National Afro American Museum, the Iams Homestead, the National Underground Railroad Museum (Maysville), Paul Lawrence Dunbar Home, and Slavery to Freedom Museum. Gourmet Lover’s Delight Songs and Suds Tour through Robert Rothschild’s modern Experience the German history of the production facility of famous gourmet “Zinzinnati” area. Visit old German foods. Feed the fish and even pet the churches and the Hofbrauhaus–one of three friendly sturgeon at a visit to Fresh Water in the world, with songs, food, and Munich Farms! Also, stop at the KitchenAid Fac- brewed “suds.” Explore Music Hall, built tory, dine at The Inn at Versailles, and visit for the German singing groups, and visit a Spring Hill Nursery, one of the largest mail brewer’s home. Tour a former German order garden centers in the country. settlement and shop at Mainstrasse Village.

American Pride Learn how we Americans earned and kept our freedom - from this great country’s humble beginnings, through the “Greatest Genera- tion” of WW II, to the present - visiting a variety of attractions that will tug at your patriotic strings.

Visit the Christian Waldschmidt House and Civil War Museum, which became Union Headquarters at the adjacent Camp Dennison Training Camp, during the Civil War. Tour “Cincinnati Goes To War: A Community Responds”. This exhibit focuses on Cincinnati’s WW II wartime experi- ences through a variety of three dimensional interactive exhibits. A tour of and dinner at the Harding Home, boy hood home of WW II General Forest Harding and his brother Justin, who served on the Nuremberg trials. Dine where Generals Bradley and Marshall did. A visit to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, the world’s largest, tracing the history of flight from early balloon- ing to space travel. Included are the Presidential planes, and an IMAX theater. Tour the Voice of America Museum. Built as a relay station for broadcasting to Europe during WW II, you can learn why this facility infuriated Hitler, who derisively referred to it as the Cincinnati Liars.

Depending upon time available, other attractions and options can include visits to: The Blue Ash War Memorial, the Soldiers & Settlers Memorial, the Woodside Cemetery Veterans’ Memorial, the World Peace Bell and a stirring performance of “A Salute to Lady Liberty”.

Floats, Goats, Glass and Class A short driving tour of Waynesville Tour Bern's Garden Center—one of the Enjoy dinner and entertainment in a old known as the "antiques capital of the Mid- area's largest garden centers, and a talk by Classen Barn. Spend time with guide for a west.” Learn of its relationships to the Stet- one of the horticulturists. Enjoy a meal at day of exploring the Miami-Erie Canal that son hat, Tennessee Williams, and North- Ohio's Oldest Inn, once host to a dozen joined Lake Erie to the Ohio River. western University, among others. U.S. Presidents and dignitaries.

Enjoy a guided wilderness tour down the Enjoy dinner at Valley Vineyards, one of Overnight at a historic property—over Little Miami River aboard a large, non- the area's oldest wineries. Tour Beau Verre the decades this hotel has hosted European capsizable raft. Visit Willow Run Dairy Studios and learn the history of beveled, royalty, Presidents, foreign leaders, enter- and Caprine Estate Goat Farm, the largest and stained art glass windows. tainers and more! goat farm in the U.S. Call 800-582-5997 Today for your Customized Tour! 9 Let’s Go Girls Sometimes the ladies just need to get away for a few days - to forget the men and the housework, and to pamper themselves with a few of life’s little luxuries. So pack your PJs, grab your money and….let’s go girls!!

A visit to an area Spa, where you’ll learn how to pamper yourself from the professionals as they impart some of their se- crets of applying make up and taking care of your hair. Enjoy a private Pajama Party at your host hotel, with gifts for all, dinner, a wine and cheese party, and a “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” musical show. Plus you’ll make a scrap book with photos you take yourself. Meet with your own Private Fashion Coordinators and enjoy special shopping opportunities that allow you to practice your new found fashion knowledge. Then have some of the group participate in your own fashion show. Visit the oldest Stained Glass Company in the Midwest, and learn just who their clients are. Then visit with a local Horticulturalist to learn about what plants are in season - and take one with you! Enjoy a High Tea, with a focus on Diana, and a Wine Tasting (or grape juice tasting) session. What types of tea are there, and what wines come from Ohio?

Depending upon time available, other attractions and options can include visits to: A session with a Diamond expert, a Country Store to make your own centerpiece, and a Chocolate Factory for the sweet tooth in you!

The What’s, Whys, How’s and Wherefores Life is full of questions - What? Who? Where? Which? How? And Why? Now you can visit sites and get answers to questions you always wanted to know…..or maybe frankly never thought of!

• What… was the first commercial American airplane built…local Cathedral was designed after Notre Dame in Paris…does a 12th century Indian Village look like…were the different eras of signage in the country? • Who…were the Mound Builders….is the nation’s largest manufacturer of church bells, and carillons?…were the Shakers (and what did they invent)…were the Cincinnati Liars that Hitler despised… • Where…is a bit of the Holy Land in Cincinnati…do Hollywood notables buy their “faux” furs…can you tour a pioneer village, dressed as a pioneer…do they keep the former Presidential planes? • Which…is the tallest building in Cincinnati (and how far can you see from the top)…WWII General’s home can you dine in and visit…is the nation’s oldest stained glass company….movies were filmed in the area? • How…do you make chocolates…did the Underground railroad get named….does a hotel operate behind the scenes?

Depending upon time available, other questions you can answer include: Why…did Ohio build a canal system…do Americans drink more coffee than tea…and how can we visit some of these interesting and fascinating sites????

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new Summer Breeze Guided tour of the mainland takes you through Marblehead with Put-in-Bay Ohio the oldest continuously operating lighthouse on the Great Lakes, a Limestone cliffs, historic wineries, crystal caverns and a shimmer- stop at Johnson’s Island Confederate Officers Prison and time ing Great Lake greet visitors to the Lake Erie Islands. to sip wine and enjoy a meal at a historic award winning winery.

Take an express boat over to the island of Put-in-Bay and be Embark on a guided tour of the beautiful city known as “Tree greeted at the dock by an experienced guide who will give your City” which has won competitions for floral displays. Ride the group a narrated tour of the island on a tour tram. fully restored carousel at the Merry-Go-Round Museum— where you can relive your childhood. Watch carvers bring neglected carrousel pieces back to their full beauty.

Guests will take an elevator ride up to the observation deck of Tour the Maritime Museum to learn of the area’s marine his- Perry’s International Peace Memorial. Tour Heinemann Win- tory. Tour a Presidential Mansion and gardens which features ery, Put-in-Bay’s oldest operating winery. A tour of beautiful the Nation’s first Presidential Library, and the 19th President’s Crystal Cave, the largest known geode in the world! Enjoy a lei- Retirement Home. surely stroll through the beautiful Butterfly House where you can observe up to 40 different species of butterflies. A delicious in- Tour the nationally known police dog training facility. Learn cluded lunch (guests can choose from five restaurants). Free time how they train the dogs to assist in apprehension of criminals, then for shopping in Put-in-Bay’s plentiful boutiques and gift shops. enjoy dinner with the dogs.

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Lazy, Hazy, Crazy, Learn to make your favorite summer bev- What is summer without a circus? How w ne Days of Summer erages and enjoy various appetizers while about a miniature circus?? A visit to Tilton Available May through September enjoying beach tunes at “The Funniest and Farms will take you back in time where You’ll wish that summer could always be Most Outrageous Theme Restaurant in the buffalo still roam free. See civil war col- here!! Day trip up to a 3 night tour Midwest"! From its custom made cow lectibles, a restored log cabin, a three- carpeting to it's wise cracking talking ring circus carved to 3/4 inch scale, and Enjoy a two hour pontoon boat ride along animatronics farm animals...you'll be smil- vintage automobiles! Indian Lake. Each boat holds 10-13 guests ing and having a great time at the Carousel. and offers comfortable seating while view- ing the million dollar lakefront homes, Kroger Northern Floral—This factory is home to all the flowers and flower arrange- water fowl, wildlife and islands. A visit to the American Bicycle Museum. ments used in Kroger stores all over the The largest of its type in the country NATION. Here you will see flowers cut and inspected. Bring a sweater…the flow- traces the history of cycling it includes the former Schwinn collection from Chicago Enjoy a picnic lunch at a lavish Victorian- ers like it cool. All will receive a flower!! and over 300 two wheeled forms of trans- styled home nestled in rural landscapes. portation. Known throughout the region for its deli- Rothschild’s Berry Farm produces all the gourmet jams, jellies, sauces, mustards, OR cious food, service and old world charm. “The Eagle has Landed”...words that etc. that are spotted in gourmet shops. Take a walk through the acres of herbs, berries echoed throughout all homes in July Enjoy a relaxing dinner cruise on Grand 1969...visit the space center named for the Lake St. Mary’s. The world’s first off- and perennial flowers and don’t miss the opportunity to taste test and enjoy the first man to walk on the moon…Neil shore wells were drilled in 1891. See the Armstrong. This center chronicles Ohio's many recipes. Enjoy a Rothschild Signa- Grand Lake Lighthouse, a working brick contributions to the history of space flight. lighthouse on the corner of the Lake. ture Raspberry Sundae. SOUTHEAST Make Merriment in Marietta Ride a trolley, visit a castle, tour a pasta factory and glass factory. Learn about early pioneers and riverboats. Enjoy a riverboat melodrama and dine with a river view.

RELIGIOUS TOURS Angels Among Us—Cleveland Church Tour Other options to include in your tour: Not available on Sunday or Monday Guided tour of Cleveland—covers 20 miles and over 100 points Northeastern Ohio has hundreds of historically and architectur- of interest. Tour is fully narrated and guests are sure to have fun! ally significant religious sanctuaries. No matter your faith, enjoy Bring the cameras!! an informative and mind-expanding experience. A tour of the incredible Wade Chapel. A treasure in the literal Visit St. Stanislaus Church, in existence since 1873, learn the sense of the word, the Chapel's interior was all designed by Louis history and experience the beauty of this church. Comfort Tiffany. Of course, it also contains a Tiffany stained-glass window. Trinity Cathedral—located on Millionaires Row, it is the Cathedral of the Episcopal Diocese of Ohio. Built in 1900 guests The Temple Museum of Religious Art—Housed in the historic will learn the history of this beautiful structure and how they were landmark synagogue, the Temple-Tifereth Israel exhibits one of one million dollars over-budget. the most prominent and comprehensive collections of religious and Judaic art. The display includes a collection of antique Torah First Methodist Church—tour the sanctuary and view the hangings used in European synagogues; silver Torah ornaments; LARGEST fresco of the Last Supper outside of Italy. ritual art objects; and a collection of sculptures, paintings and lithographs by famous Jewish artists. Enjoy a traditional German/eastern European meal at Sterle’s Slovenian Country House. Be captivated by the old-fashioned Cleveland Botanical Garden's new feature attraction, the Elanor Slovenian cooking. Armstrong Smith Glasshouse, immerses visitors in an exotic world of beauty and wonder. It features the flora and fauna of two diverse and contrasting environments: the spiny desert of Mada- gascar and the cloud forest of Costa Rica. Visitors can also enjoy 10 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens. Call 800-582-5997 Today for your Customized Tour! 11

How Great Thou Art Tour of Taft Museum. This beautiful old Tour Beau Verre Studios—learn the Greater Cincinnati Area home is now a 30 room museum for the history of beveled, etched, stained and art Day trip up to a three night tour family’s art collection. View Chinese glass windows. Exquisite homes, historic houses of Wor- porcelains from Qing and Ming dynasties, ship and gems exclusive to the area French enamels, and paintings by Rembrandt, Duncanson, and Van Dyke. Creation Museum—Explore the 50,000 sq ft museum and journey through a visual Guided tour of the world’s largest Learn about the early religious groups who presentation of the history of the world, supplier of bells, carillons and clocks, settled here. Visit the site of one of the based on the "7 C's of History": Creation, housed in the historic St. Paul’s Church oldest continuous Quaker meeting Corruption, Catastrophe, Confusion, (circa 1848). houses and explore elements of Shaker Christ, Cross and Consummation. life.

The Garden of Hope…view the only Visit Swedenborgian Church of the New replica of the tomb which Jesus arose. In Peterloon Estate and Gardens, this estate Jerusalem, based on Old and New Testa- th the midst of the garden is a small chapel brings a feeling of revisiting 17 century ments and the Writings of Swedenborg. patterned after a Spanish mission. Europe. Terraces overlook an eight acre lake and hillsides of redbud and dogwood Learn the Millerites search for a perfect Tour Cathedral Basilica of the Assump- trees. Enjoy a served meal. society and the famous antislavery debates tion, a one third replica of Notre Dame in of Presbyterian Lane Seminary. Paris, featuring gothic design with gar- Guided tour of Old St. Mary’s Church, goyles and flying buttresses and houses the the oldest church in Cincinnati. Built by Dine at the Grand Finale, a staple since largest stained glass window in the world! German immigrants in Over-the-Rhine. 1975, the building is more than 100 years old. Known for their oversized desserts. Plum Street Temple, known as Isaac M. Driving tour of a world renowned Wise Temple was built in 1866. The inte- sculpture park. See past, present and Dine at National Exemplar—Known for rior is stenciled with Hebrew inscriptions. future merged together in a truly unique their superb foods and wonderful accomplishment. atmosphere designed with authentic Tudor Ohio Christian Heritage Tour Zoar Village (meaning “a sanctuary from Kingwood Gardens for beauty and in- Northeast Ohio evil”). A costumed tour guide will share spiration—47 Acres of renowned land- Two Nights and Three Days Suggested the Zoar Village history...one of the most scaped grounds and gardens. Tour the Take a Step back into the past that will notable experiments in communal living in mansion and hear about the former owner better prepare you for the future. You will our nation’s history. The Zoar gardens are and developer of Kingwood Gardens. hear stories that time has silenced. arranged in a Biblically inspired pattern and are famous for their beauty and awe The Bible Walk...(Non Denominational) inspiring tranquility.

The life-sized wax museum features over 70 scenes and over 300 wax figures. There are live Gospel Reenactments, Bible Col- lection, American Votive Folk Art, Devo- The Living Word Outdoor Drama— tional Service, tour the Diamond Hill Ca- (available June-Aug) Your evening begins thedral and more. Schoenbrunn—meaning beautiful village. as a costumed guide directs your group Founded in 1772 as a Moravian Mission through more than 400 feet of Biblical for the Delaware Indians now provides a styled scenery...America’s most authentic fitting memorial to the short-lived Chris- reconstruction of Old Jerusalem. This tian settlement. Interpreters in 18th cen- back-stage tour offers insight into this dra- Christian Dinner Theater—Watch and tury dress guide groups through the church, matic and award-winning performance. participate in one of the AWARD WIN- school, trading post, museum, congrega- NING dramas while dining on an authentic tional gardens and cemetery. “Life of Christ Exhibit, Grace Cathedral four-course Hebrew dinner. and TV Production Studios”—the focal Dinner and Tour at Warther Carvings point of this awe-inspiring exhibit is 13 Guided tour of the City of Churches— Enjoy a guided tour and fabulous meal in colorful, intricately sculpted scenes depict- view three of the city’s landmark churches the IVORY ROOM. During dinner enjoy a ing the early life of Jesus Christ as well as (7 to choose from). Discover Mansfield as special reenactment performance with the amphora (an ancient water vessel) it was originally founded, a Christian com- David Zeisberger, founder of Schoenbrunn found in a 2,000-year-old ship wreckage. munity with a church on every corner. Village. See the workings of one of Ohio’s largest production studios and fill your tummies at the Wonderful Cathedral Buffet.

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Saints and Sinners Tour Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis—(built in 1907) a unique Suggested 2 nights / 3 days design that combines architecture of Romanesque style on the Tour of the religious and secular side of St. Louis, MO. exterior with a wondrous Byzantine style interior. This is the larg- est mosaic collection IN THE WORLD, covering 83,000 square Our Lady of the Snows—Nestled in a valley the Shrine offers a feet. place of peace. Guests will tour the Shrine Grounds and Our Lady of the Snows. View the 85’ tall Millennium Spire that rises out of a Candelarium. Dinner at Shrine Restaurant.

Christmas Light Tour on Shrine grounds—Drive through a scenic fantasy of one million lights that depict the Christmas Tour of Anheuser-Busch Brewery—This is the headquarters of Story. Visit the Christmas Village, listen to choirs, and enjoy the the world’s largest brewer, a tour offers a look at the restored designer Christmas Tree Display. (Christmas season only) historic Brew House, the Budweiser Clydesdale stables, where the horses live like royalty among stained glass and brass chandeliers, Mass at Shrine Chapel—worship where guests can gather to and the Beachwood aging cellars. celebrate the Lord in an especially serene setting. A sinful evening of dining and gambling on one of the Botanical Garden Tour—A St. Louis institution since 1859, Mississippi Casinos, after a day of Saintliness. enjoy the floral displays bursting with color, the world’s first geodesic dome which houses a tropical rain forest. Tour the Shrine of St. Joseph, this 1843-44 Baroque-style church contains the beautiful Altar of Answered Prayers and one of the

RAILROAD TOURS Railroads of West Virginia A tunnel leads the train into the Cheat All aboard the Durbin Rocket! Pulling an May through October River Valley and climbs to the High Falls open air viewing car and two cabooses, the Take a wild ride through the ruggedly of the Cheat River. steam locomotive takes a ten-mile trek beautiful regions of West Virginia. along the Greenbrier River. 5 Different Trains! Then, a one-of-a-kind rail-bus, the Cheat Mountain Salamander, leads the group Enjoy dinner in the vintage 1902 Durbin The journey begins as you climb into the further into the wilderness. Cross the Cheat Depot and shopping in the Rail & Trail mountains and stop at the Backbone Bridge and travel to the isolated mountain store. Mountain Windmill Farm. Relax with village of Durbin, WV. entertainment by a mountain musician. The Cass Scenic Railroad offers an au- thentic Shay Stream Locomotive that leads Board the Western Maryland Scenic the way into the high timber of West Vir- Railroad, pulled by a steam locomotive. ginia. Following the train ride, visit the Green Bank National Radio Astronomy Real rail excitement begins on the Observatory, an engaging facility in the passenger streamliner New Tygart Flyer! search for extraterrestrial life.

Ride the Buckeye Rails Throughout Ohio Relive the heyday of rail travel as you plan your own tour riding the rails, and visiting other train oriented attractions—stations, museums and restaurants throughout Ohio. Oh the memories of when the Railroads were King!

Depending upon the length of your visit, pick from the following train rides— Ashtabula, Carson & Jefferson, Byesville Scenic, Cuyahoga Valley, Hocking Valley, Lebanon, Mason & Monroe, Toledo, Lake Erie & Western, and the Old Road Dinner Train to mention some. Meet a miner who acts as a guide, entertainers who sing about the rails, a company that got into business selling knives to the railroads, and if you wish enjoy a Hobo lunch. Visit a variety of other Railroad Museums, Stations and Restaurants, and Rail Oriented Sites, with educational displays from days gone by. For a little change in scenery, add some non rail attractions - from Amish sites to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and from John Glenn’s Boyhood Home to the Rock and Roll Museum.

Depending upon time available, and the direction from which you come, you might also include Train rides, and rail oriented attractions in Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Indiana and Michigan en route. Call 800-582-5997 Today for your Customized Tour! 13

STUDENT & GRANDPARENT TOURS Enjoy a Private Breakfast buffet with the A visit to the Cincinnati Fire Museum, w ne animals at the Cincinnati Zoo while the housed in a former Fire Station, you can Paws, Claws, Scales & Tails learn the history of Cincinnati’s Fire De- Cincinnati and vicinity zoo staff introduces some of the zoo’s partment, the first paid department in the Available March—November inhabitants—up close and personal. Watch country, through a variety of exhibits. *Various sites have performance venues out for the claws and paws…they may want your breakfast! Overnight at the Newport Aquarium— sleep with the sharks! Oh, the fun and excitement of having the ENTIRE Tackle the Beast at the best thrill park in aquarium available just for your group!! the Midwest, Kings Island. Over 350 Partake in a scavenger hunt, Aquatic Craft Morgan’s Float Trip— Enjoy a guided acres of world class thrills!! Kings Island project, pizza party, movie and of course a tour down the Little Miami River on a night tour of the aquarium. Enjoy breakfast has more than 80 rides, shows and attrac- large, non-capsizable raft. Guides will tions with something for every member of with the penguins. share the fabulous tales and knowledge of the family! nature in the area. Scale the Purple People Bridge (age 12 and over) Become a thrill seeker in this Visit The Great Wolf Lodge—this indoor Visit Ft Ancient—Ohio’s museum of Na- water park includes (2) four story, 300- adrenaline pumping, one-of-a-kind tive American history. The museum traces experience! Climbers will enjoy a guided, foot tube slides, and two body slides. the history of the pre-European inhabitants There’s also Fort McKenzie, a million safe and unique climb while learning the from 10,000 BC to 1800 AD. Learn how history of the area and facts about the Ohio dollar tree house, with four stories of archaeologists and historians study and interactive fun, featuring twelve levels of River. It’s not a strenuous climb—equal to interpret the past. Enjoy an authentic climbing five flights of stairs. water-based adventure. Native American meal.

new Rock, Ride & Remember Visit the Pro Football Hall of Fame— Northern Ohio featuring a five building complex, movie *Various sites have performance venues theater, a bustling museum store and twin Enjoy Tower City Center. The avenue enshrinement halls. Explore the Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame— offers a wide range of unique shopping as a sensory experience of the decades of well as many favorites and the Hard Rock Explore the National Inventors Hall of music from the roots of the 20s, the crea- Cafe full of rock memorabilia. Fame. Enter the world of inspiring stories tive period of the 50s, the revolution of the of great inventors, hands on exhibits, and 60s, to its role as the dominant force of the Board Lolly the Trolley for a city tour interactive programs. 70s, 80s, and 90s. with narration, history and fun! Visit the McKinley National Memorial Enjoy a cruise on Cleveland’s Cuyahoga and Museum. Dedicated to William River and Lake Erie. Marvel at the changes McKinley, the museum has scientific, on the river, so infamous when it caught on industrial, and historic exhibits, even Ride it all at Cedar Point! When it comes fire in the 1970’s, and the view of featuring an 18th century street of shops, to roller coasters, it’s the world leader downtown Cleveland’s skyline. planetarium and train layout. with an array of 14 scream machines. A visit to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Tour the Hale Farm and Village. Experi- Visit the Great Lakes Science Center, and Rain Forest—one of the oldest and ence the sites, sounds and smells of a featuring over 350 interactive science, largest zoos in the U.S. bustling Western Reserve township of the environment and technology exhibits. mid 1800s.

Enjoy an out-of-this-world educational At Cleveland’s Theatre District catch the experience at the NASA Glenn Visitor Dine at the 356th Fighter Group Restau- buzz before the show or take part in a Center. Historic artifacts and hands-on rant. Take a trip back in time with the Backstage Master’s Class where students exhibits highlight the centers contributions sights, sensations and sounds of the 40’s. work with a Broadway star! to America's Space Program. Geauga Lake has a history that dates back Tour the U.S.S. Cod, a World War II AKRON / CANTON, OH to 1888, and is one of the oldest amuse- submarine. Experience how tight the Tour of the Soap Box Derby site and ment parks in North America. Thrill seek- facilities were and imagine what it would museum. It's been called "The Greatest ers can choose from 50 rides and attrac- have been like as a crewman. Amateur Racing Event in the World". tions and Tidal Wave Bay, a new 30,000 square-foot wave pool.

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Cars, Caves & Country

KENTUCKY Visit the Corvette car plant, take a boat WEST VIRGINIA

Bumpers, Bourbon & Bridles ride through an underground cave, and Cruising Down the River Enjoy special behind-the-scenes tours of explore a Civil War era mansion. Dine in a Cruise to and tour the beautiful Blenner- some of Kentucky’s horse farms and race New Orleans style restaurant. If there’s hasset Island and Plantation. Tour the man- courses; as well as a visit to a car time, learn about the Shakers. Visit an sion, take a wagon ride and visit the Blen- plant...two types of horse power!! Learn Australian animal sanctuary and sample a nerhasset Museum. Tour a doll factory, about another local tradition, the making of taste of Aussie life. stay in a historic hotel, and visit local mu- Bourbon, and about the Shakers, who did- seums while enjoying riverside dining on n’t partake in the local beverage. PENNSYLVANIA the banks of the Ohio River.

Gone with the Wind NASCARS and New Cars Be swept away as you tour, dine and stay Learn about the automotive industry, par- in a mansion reminiscent of “Tara” com- ticularly the high performance, or racing plete with Civil War era memorabilia. Visit business, as you tour assembly and parts a candy factory and tour the Vocal Group plants and a race track in Kentucky. Then Hall of Fame. Shop for a pair of snazzy enjoy a ride in a miniature Nascar to get sneakers at the world’s largest shoe store! the feel of it all. Entertainment includes a Sock Hop and a

Hawaiian Luau.

ILLINOIS Unexpected Candy Factory, Amish Guild, the Victorian time as you learn the do’s and don’ts of new Hidden Treasures Shop (quilts), Petting Zoo, farm house, decorating. Discover the hidden chef Urbana Illinois and vicinity school house, bakery, and more. An Amish within and decorate your own cake! 3 night tour buffet lunch is included. With so many experiences on this tour you Meet an early settler as your adventures won’t know which one to talk about first!! Experience a hands-on demonstration in abound with a scavenger hunt. Try your a state of the art kitchen at the National hand at some trades, chores and crafts— Highlights of this tour could include: Soybean Research Institute where you past and present. Read clues found in paper An evening with Dasher, Prancer and the will learn about the many uses of soy in- treasures and learn what recipes tell us rest of the crew who call Hardy's Flying gredients and sample delicious foods made about the Early American experience. Reindeer Ranch home—Get your grub, from soy—from chili to brownies!! grab a spoon and pull up a bale! Take the Experience the unique style of the Bob Reindeer experience (do reindeer fly?) Enjoy a 450 year old tradition with a Ross oil painting technique. A personal and enjoy some of the best entertainment Japanese Tea Ceremony. instructor will guide you every step of the in the Midwest. way to find the hidden painter inside you. Experience a candy making demonstration and taste tasting at Flesor’s Candy Kitchen. Experience a Culinary tour of Italy— Started in 1901, this company has been on while sampling wines and foods during an the CBS Evening News. Enjoy an old fash- evening dinner. Spend time at Rockome Gardens—tour ioned soda or phosphate. the beautiful gardens with rock sculptures, Participate in a “Seven Corpse Dinner” at take a train ride to visit the buffalo, deer Put on that bakers hat and get ready for a a Bavarian styled castle-like setting. and elk. Visit the working Sawmill, creative, fun and an awfully “SWEET” Murder mystery occurs!

NEW YORK The Gilded Age Camp Sagamore in Old Forge—the forty rooms and three floors. The gardens View the lap of luxury of the 1870’s on a national historic landmark has been a sum- are incredible and can be explored via tour through the “turn of the century” in mer retreat of the Vanderbilt family for tram. Enjoy a plated lunch at the the Adirondack Region of New York. over 50 years. Visit the Adirondack Mu- Canandaigua Inn on the lake. seum and explore culture, environment Check into the Inn at the Beeches, a 52 and history of the region. Then, board the Additional activities available: a ride up acre country estate with ponds and walking W.W. Durant for cocktails. Enjoy a gour- Gore Mountain, garnet mine treasure hunt, paths for a two night stay. Enjoy buffet met dinner as the captain provides fascinat- a “diamond” treasure hunt, train rides dinner and a Broadway styled show. ing commentary. through the region, The International Thousand Islands, a day trip to Ottawa, or After a peaceful night and breakfast, take a After breakfast travel to Sonnenberg a visit to Cooperstown. trip into the Adirondacks. Arrive at Great Castle and Gardens—the mansion has Call 800-582-5997 Today for your Customized Tour! 15 Culinary Delights and Historic Sites Visit Boscobel Restoration, said to be the Guided tour of Locust Grove, an Italianate Hudson Valley New York most beautiful Federal Mansion in the villa with 150 acres of romantic 19th Available May through October country situated on the Hudson River century landscaped gardens. Historic Hudson Valley is a network of historic sites in Sleepy Hollow Country A visit to the lifelong home of Franklin D. Brotherhood Winery. Tour the original Roosevelt with interactive exhibits about underground cellars and learn about Guided tour of West Point. A tour of the the lives of Franklin and Eleanor. Champagne making, barrel aging and academy and its museum offers insight more. Also, taste a variety of wines. into the history of American warfare, while Lunch and tour at one of five award- the grounds afford fine views. winning, student staffed restaurants of The Kykuit, a Hudson Valley landmark known Culinary Institute of America. for architecture, gardens, art, history, and Board the historic ship “The Com- spectacular scenery was home to genera- mander”, the last operating vessel that Enjoy a glimpse of the “Gilded Age” at the tions of the Rockefeller’s. served in World War I, for a cruise on the Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Hudson River with a boxed lunch. Site and formal gardens.

Lakes, Grapes and Gorges—Fall Foliage Tour Dinner at Belhurst Castle—Overlooking the beautiful Seneca Upper State New York Lake. Construction began in 1885 and it took four years and 50 Available September - October 2008 people to build the castle. At least 3 nights/four days Depart for a ride on the Finger Lakes Scenic Railway! Lunch at Welcome to the Finger Lakes—Guided tour of the Corning the Sherwood Inn in Skaneateles offers award winning fine din- Museum of Glass—galleries, glassblowing shows, interactive sci- ing and a breathtaking view of Skaneateles Lake. ence exhibits, and a shopping complex all devoted to glass. Guided tour at Willard Chapel—The only known Tiffany Factory tour at MacKenzie-Childs, Ltd. maker of hand-made & Chapel to exist. Louis Comfort Tiffany’s work includes: 14 painted home furnishings overlooking beautiful Cayuga Lake. opalescent windows, 1 stained glass memorial window, 9 leaded glass chandeliers, a mosaic memorial tablet and floor. Visit Treleaven King Ferry Winery. Taste their award winning wines made from selectively hand picked vinifera grapes. Enjoy a guided tour of Seward House in Auburn, home of William H. Seward, Secretary of State to President Lincoln and Lunch on board the Scenic Cayuga Lake cruise. Enjoy the Johnson, and the leading figure in the purchasing of Alaska. delightful experience of dining aboard the historic M.V. Dinner at the Springside Inn on Owasco Lake in Auburn. Manhattan as it cruises on scenic Cayuga Lake. Enjoy breakfast and then depart for your trip home. En route stop Visit Taughannock Falls—part of the breathtaking Taughannock at Letchworth State Park. Renowned as the "Grand Canyon of State Park on Cayuga Lake, the falls cataract has an incredible the East," it’s one of the most scenically magnificent areas in drop of 215 feet! Stop at Sheldrake Point Vineyard & Cafe, a the eastern U.S. The Genesee River roars through the gorge over great time, wonderful wines and fabulous views! major waterfalls between cliffs—as high as 600 feet.

Fruit of the Vines winding Geneva, N.Y. along the hills of Seneca Enjoy a short presentation and food and through the Finger Lakes Region Lake. Tour the facility for an inside look at wine parings from a top chef at the Fin- Available March - December 2008 the workings of the largest growers of ger Lakes Culinary Bounty. Suggested 3 days/2 nights summer fruits on the East Coast. Dinner at Belhurst Castle, overlooking Visit the newly opened New York Wine Enjoy wine tasting at a Wine Cellar on the beautiful Seneca Lake. Construction & Culinary Center—taste everything the Canandaigua Wine Trail. Sample one began in 1885 and it took four years and 50 New York has to offer—from the finest of the region’s best secrets and most people to build the castle. dining to hundreds of first-rate vineyards, talked about desserts—the Grape Pie! plus a rich agricultural heritage. New York Agricultural Experiment Tour the facility and canning process at Station—Tour and learn about the wide Enjoy a special evening of food and wine Arbor Hill Grapery. Many of their prod- variety of programs this organization pairing at your hotel with the top chef at ucts are open and available for tasting. offers. Their mission is to strengthen the Steamboat Landing. Also, sample the best of New York Cheese state's fruit and vegetable industries—from and award-winning wines. 'the farm to the fork'. Visit an Amish Country Store with history and old fashioned shopping on a 220 acre working dairy farm. Special gift included. Visit the Red Jacket Orchard located in Visit Our Website at: www.ohiotraveltreasures.com 16

INDIANA A Simpler Way of Life A Time to Remember Explore the Amish way of life in northern Participate in an 1890’s wedding with an Indiana. Visit a baker, noodle maker, authentic 19th century dinner reception. weaver and buggy maker, or an RV manu- Tour Conner Prairie, an auto museum, facturer if you want a little of the modern Opalescent Glass Factory, James Dean The Other Columbus world. For dining, try the Dutch Essenhaus Museum, and enjoy a sock hop as well. Visit Columbus, Indiana, smaller than or dine in an Amish home. Columbus, Ohio, but equally as interesting. Architects consider it a national gem with plenty of unique attractions, shopping, and scenery to enjoy.

Ride, Roll and Relax at the Resort Wine and Dessert Buffet at the French Lick Winery—Taste an ew n French Lick Resort and Casino award-winning wine, observe the production process, and browse the tasting room in the new and expanded facilities. The buffet Arrive at the French Lick Resort and Casino—The experience includes an assorted wine and dessert bar. Your visit also includes will be a memory of adventure, comfort and traditional elegance. a souvenir wine glass. Gourmet coffees and tea are also available. Resting on 2,600 acres in the Hoosier National Forest, this prop- erty offers social activities and a rich history. Leisurely Train Ride on the French Lick Scenic Railway—All aboard at the Indiana Railway Museum for this 12-mile train ride Historical Tour of the Hotel—In addition to historical guests through the rolling hills of the Hoosier National Forest in Indiana. such as Presidents FDR and Ronald Reagan, you’ll learn of its celebrated history of political and entertainment guests...and maybe some lesser desirable ones.

Evening at the Wilstem Guest Ranch—Enjoy this full-service working ranch in a scenic wooded setting. Your group’s dinner Dinner at the French Lick Resort and Casino—Enjoy a variety includes a BBQ pork chop, potato salad, tossed salad, green beans, of meal options. After dinner, enjoy the Resort Casino. corn, bread pudding, tea, lemonade, and coffee. Entertainment options for the evening are hayrides, campfire story teller, and/or Boat Cruise at Scenic Patoka Lake Marina—This state recrea- bluegrass musical performance. tion area offers more than 27,000 acres of wildlife plus an 8,800 acre man-made lake. Enjoy a leisurely cruise on Patoka Voyager, Tour of West Baden Springs Hotel—The former Eighth Wonder a 60-passenger enclosed tour boat. of the World was a lavish resort when opened in 1902. This one- hour guided tour explores the elegant atrium, 600 feet in circum- Lite Lunch at the Historical Beechwood Inn—Built in 1915, the ference and 100 feet tall (the largest free span dome in the world former owner was on top of the world as owner of nightclubs and until the construction of modern sports arena’s in the 1960’s). In casinos, six traveling circuses, and real estate from coast to coast. addition to the garden and its mineral springs pavilions, the tour Mr. Charles Edward Ballard also owned the West Baden Springs includes the restored lobby, dining room, vast columns, stenciled Hotel, which he made sure he could view from the balcony of his and hand-painted walls and a museum shop. residence. After a relaxing and fun-filled trip, depart for home.

TENNESSEE Choo Choo’s Then, enjoy the Tennessee Valley Rail- Then, take a ride on the Missionary Ridge of Chattanooga road in a comfortable antique coach car Local. Enjoy an hour long ride on this his- Three nights/four days with a visit to Chickamauga, GA. Then toric train. Pardon me group travelers…is that the return to the city and enjoy a great dinner Chattanooga Choo Choo??? with beautiful scenery onboard the South- By late afternoon your group will be on the ern Belle Riverboat. Chattanooga Riverfront. Visit the Ten- Stay at the Chattanooga’s Terminal Sta- nessee Aquarium or the Hunter Museum of tion. Dinner one evening will be at the The following day begins with a trip on the American Art (on own). Dinner will be at Station House where singing waiters en- Lookout Mountain Incline Railway, 212 Market Street Restaurant offering a tertain with songs from the era. where trolley cars take you up Lookout great meal overlooking the river. Mountain on the steepest passenger rail- The next morning visit the hotel’s Model way in America. Inside Lookout Moun- Railroad exhibit, one of the world’s larg- tain visit Ruby Falls—the world’s tallest est, followed by a ride on the New Or- underground waterfall. leans Trolley. Call 800-582-5997 Today for your Customized Tour! 17

Biscuits, Bluegrass and Blackhawks Bake Off"—Biscuit Making 101. Prepare tlement dates from 1830 to 1870. Tour the Clarksville, Tennessee a biscuit by a different method or recipe 12 log structures and see demonstrations A Culinary Tour and more and the next morning we will do a taste test about life in the 1800's. to choose the winner. Enjoy a private dinner and cooking demon- Enjoy a private candlelight dinner of stration at Tennessee's second largest Continue the patriotic day with a USO southern specialties in an antebellum general history museum—Customs House Dinner Show by the sounds of the home, the Smith-Trahern Mansion. Blue- Museum and Cultural Center. It was "Andrews Sisters" and the "Glenn Miller grass favorites, Stringed Legacy, will per- built in 1898 for the flourishing tobacco Orchestra." Of course, dancing and form and enjoy a Civil War Ball. trade as a federal post office. participation will be encouraged. **Each passenger or couple will receive a Tour Fort Campbell Military Base, home Stop with our guide at a Tobacco Farm. gift bag that includes a cookbook from of the 101st Airborne Division's Screaming Learn about Clarksville type 22 tobacco several of the meals served on the trip and Eagles. Guided tour of the post and sur- and the influence it had on this area. Talk a bag of White Lily Flour. prise demonstrations. with farmers, view the process and learn the importance it had on the economy. Fools & Tall Tales Take a driving tour of the Clarksville Experience the Story-Telling Capital of the Enjoy a delicious schnitzel buffet lunch at historic district—one of Tennessee's best World! Enjoy the Farmhouse Gallery the Sportsman's Lodge. collections of period architecture. &Gardens. Take a scenic barge ride and

visit the Wolf Habitat. Visit the Dickinson- Visit the state's largest winery, Beachaven Lunch at the Rose Garden Tea Room. Williams Mansion. Take an adventurous Winery and Vineyard. It is one of a hand- Built in 1886 as the home of Clarksville Lanterns and Legends tour of Jonesbor- ful of wineries that produce French Mayor, MC Northington. Since 1997, the ough, and view the world’s largest natural Method Champagne. Learn about the downstairs portion has been a Tea Room. rhododendron garden. Visit beautiful Lake champagne making process and taste test. Watauga and have fun with an “inside-out”

Travel to the countryside to visit Historic meal. Great for a Mystery Tour! Return to the hotel for "The Great Biscuit Collinsville. This restored log pioneer set-

SEASONAL TOURS Behind the Screams Mum’s The Word Northeast Ohio Northeast Ohio End of September thru October Not available on Wednesday or Sunday

Go “Behind the Screams” and learn about the resident ghost at a Visit Maize Winery, a working farm and winery. This winery Victorian Home recently appearing an HGTV production that provides an image and perspective that entertains and informs. leaves guests haunted. Take a haunted stroll on a wagon ride Enjoy wine on the patio with flowers and overlooking the farm through “Spooky Hollow” with costumed guides. Visit a family land. Enjoy a full hot lunch plus desserts at Hartville Kitchen. farm featuring an 8 acre maze, decorate your own scare crow, and Enjoy shopping at the bakery, the candy shop, Hartville collecti- dine at a haunted inn. So much more to make this your top pick bles and more! Take the walk of the Mum! There are more than for your October tour. Makes a great Mystery Tour as well! a million blooming Mums, displaying a rainbow of breathtaking color along Lake Anna. Each guest takes home a potted Mum. Plus, a shopping stop at the Harry London Chocolate Factory is a sweet ending. Add-on: A train ride through the valley.

Not So Dearly Departed Enjoy a seasonal, hot lunch and tour of the Hear stories about the most unusual Southwest Ohio—October General Harding Home. To this day "guests" that have stayed here. guests and docents have experienced Guided city tour includes the Mirror Lake General Harding at the top of the stairs. Experience a guided tour of American In- Gazebo's Specter (hear of the spirit of dian heritage at the prehistoric Indian hill- Imogene Remus and gangster husband). Orchard Tour—Learn about the apple top enclosure at Ft. Ancient. growing process and take a hayride to the Relax on a fall foliage float trip—enjoy a pumpkin patch. Visit the Shaker Museum where guests meal and the songs and the stories at the will journey back in time...there are many "Bonfire of the Vanishings". Ghostly Walking tour and tales—a fun unusual items on display. and ghostly walking tour of Waynesville— Guided tour of Music Hall—Built on a the most haunted village in Ohio! Tour the invisible road to freedom at the paupers field, workers unearthed masses of Historical Society Museum with "Sadie" skeletons and caskets. These spirits still Meal at the historic Golden Lamb, Ohio's as your guide (a run-away slave re-enactor) haunt Music Hall today. oldest Inn—view guest rooms that have and Null Cabin with a peek at some of the hosted famous figures of the 19th century. documented hiding spots. Visit Our Website at: www.ohiotraveltreasures.com 18

Hauntings and Mystery! After breakfast depart with guide (not literally!) Wooster, Ohio area End of September through October / one night/two days A tour of the Cat’s Meow Village. More than 150 people help Tour guide will share with guests the various “hauntings” that produce the Cat’s Meow miniature hand-crafted buildings and occur or have occurred...is it truth or fiction??? accessories. See how a local artist became a phenomenon virtually overnight. Tour the Mewseum, try your hand at screen printing Check into host hotel and meet tour guide. Visit Ramseyer your own image that has a black cat on it! Farm—this family owned farm features an 8 acre maze that offers over 250 signs with Ohio facts and trivia. Enjoy a hayride and TRICK OR TREAT...guests will receive bags so that the area decorate a scarecrow to take home!! merchants can give out special gifts...guests will be getting more treats than they deserve!!!

Dinner at Smithville Inn—A landmark since 1818, opened as a Visit the haunted Millersburg Hotel (the oldest and largest hotel and hosted Presidents McKinley and Franklin Roosevelt. building, dating back over 150 years)—for lunch. The lobby still Noted for their baked chicken dinners, homemade biscuits and emits a mysterious hotel aura where strangers seem to wear the apple butter plus bowl after bowl of mashed potatoes, coleslaw, cloaks of secret spies, regardless of the fact that they are from this celery stuffing and rich noodles PLUS a seasonal dessert! day-and-age. A special visitor is in store at this location!

Return to hotel for cider, popcorn and entertainment by a profes- Victorian House Tour in Millersburg, guided tour of this 28 sional storyteller with stories of hauntings!!! Watch out...you room Queen Anne style home will give guests a haunting mem- never know what stories the INN itself has to offer!! ory. Learn about the resident ghost and the encounters that have been experienced by guests and workers.

Haunted Ohio Northeastern Ohio The State of Ohio is filled with all manner of spooky lore and legends - from haunted mansions to forgotten places. Around Halloween , you can enjoy visiting a few of these connections to the past!

Take a tour of historic Malabar Farm, with a twilight wagon ride through the grounds, and learn about the friendly pol- tergeists that inhabit the area. Learn about good versus evil as you visit Landoll’s Castle, a sanctuary of tranquility with fragrant flowers and greenery that reminds you of days gone by in the era of European grand homes. After dinner, hear the story of Ceely Rose - Ohio’s Lizzy Borden - who killed her family in the late 1800s and spent the rest of her life in a mental institution. Is the family burial plot haunted? Visit Oak Hill Cottage, one of the most perfect Gothic hoses in the nation. Built in 1847, it has seven gables, five double chimneys, and seven marble fireplaces…..plus a friendly poltergeist about which you’ll learn. Decorate a scarecrow and take your own project home with you. Explore the farm’s eight acre maze if you so desire.

Depending upon time available, other attractions and options can include among others: a wine and cheese party with prizes for best Halloween Costumes, and a hayride on another farm with fall festivities.

Glitter and Garland Northern Ohio Smaller cities often abound with Christmas decorations and activities, that are well kept secrets outside the immediate area. Mansfield, a city of about 50,000 is such an example, where you’ll be amazed by their festive sites.

Tour a private family home decorated for Christmas with many collections, some dating back more than 50+ years! See more than 20 themed Christmas trees, hundreds of Santa statues, villages, Disney items, trains, and more. Enjoy the Grand Baroque style that the Renaissance Theatre has to offer, with the Wurlitzer Organ playing Seasonal Favorites, as guests take in the grandeur that this theater has to offer. Visit a Castle in the country with over a million lights that is sure to put everyone in the holiday spirit. Dinner is included for a night to remember. Drive through one of Ohio’s finest Christmas lighting display offering over twenty six acres with 500,000 light, 100 ani- mated characters and a variety of Christmas displays. Take the walk of faith and learn the true meaning of Christmas at the Living Bible Walk and Dinner Theater.

Depending upon time available, other attractions and options can include among others: Visits to the seasonal displays at Kingwood and / or Malabar Farms and a stirring ride on a hand-carved Wooden Carousel built in the early 1930’s. Call 800-582-5997 Today for your Customized Tour! 19

Christmas Sensations, Holiday Festivities Victorian Country Christmas Temptations and Celebration Southwest Ohio Northeast Ohio Northeast Ohio Santa has lost his reindeer and hi-jacked Enjoy the beautiful Millersburg Victorian Tour of a Christmas Wonderland— your coach as he guides this magical mys- House decked out in Holiday Splendor. featuring more than 100 permanent trees tical holiday tour. Shopping time in historic downtown with on display, including more than 30 beauti- Big Tree Plantation—Enjoy a wagon ride surrey rides. Lunch at the Historic Hotel ful themed trees done in original settings and a visit with the reindeer. The Cincin- Millersburg, second oldest operating hotel with mechanical and animated characters. nati Zoo offers millions of twinkling in Ohio. Special guest with treats! Sample Tour a 28 room mansion which offers lights, train ride, outdoor light show, spec- delicious homemade chocolates at unique octagonal rooms and furnishings tacular entertainment, and more. A visit to Coblentz and watch the confections being and offers an insight as to how the wealthy Fabulous Furs—Model these fabulous created. Visit the elegant Carlisle House lived over 100 years ago. Beautifully deco- faux fur coats. Tour the Cathedral Basil- Gifts and Der Dutchman bakery for some rated for the holidays. A meal function at ica of the Assumption—featuring the great holiday shopping! a majestic early 20th century Greek Re- world's largest stained glass window! En- vival building. The elegant decor and im- joy a stop at the world's largest train dis- pressive architecture will capture all in a play. Covering over 25,000 sq ft!! Meal moment of time. A visit to the Christkindl- and a holiday musical revue. Shop at the market recalls a tradition in cities through- unique country store for crafts, Amish out Germany. One of kind shopping and baked goods and cheeses. Visit the beauti- gifts. Tour an English Manor Mansion ful poinsettia display and live nativity. Festive Sites and Holiday Lights totally decked in holiday lights, sights and Stop at the Christmas Shop for Christmas Southwest Ohio sounds. The Christmas Music Spectacu- trees, ornaments, and lights galore. Driv- Visit Clifton Mill (one of the five top lar Show is one of the TOP FIVE holi- ing tour of one of the largest drive through Christmas attractions in the U. S.) with day events in the country, an evening at light displays in Ohio. over 3 million lights in a natural setting, the Carousel Dinner theater is a Vegas including a one hundred foot moving wa- style experience or enjoy a private holiday terfall of lights. View the country’s larg- show prepared just for your guests...this Holidays on the Prairie est Santa Claus collection, with over 3000 will keep them caroling all the way home!! Indianapolis Santa’s, dating from 1850 to 2001. View Warm yourself by the hearths of Praire- the live Santa in his workshop, the repli- Christmas in Amish Country town’s residents. Share the holiday prepa- cated miniature village complete with pa- Northeast Ohio rations of December 24, 1836. Experience rade, river boats and train display, the Na- Enjoy a unique shopping trip for all of a unique Christmas tour. Take a guided tivity scene and Covered Bridge. Share the your holiday needs. Take an old-fashioned tour of an 1875 Italianate Victorian home. joy of an old fashioned family gathering at buggy ride and bake cookies with an Let the Beef and Boards family entertain a lodge like setting. Clifton Lodge for Amish family. Dine in an Amish home and you with a spectacular show. Join Santa early dinner and holiday performance. take in the twinkling of thousands of lights. and Mrs. Claus for festive dancing, fabu- Guests will enjoy the rustic and intimate Enjoy wine tasting and a holiday show! lous costumes, and Yuletide carols. Shop- setting of Clifton Lodge for a meal and a ping in a European styled mall and a city Celebrate Holiday and Family musical tour will make your guests go Ho, Ho, Ho! performance. A show filled with familiar favorites and sing-a-longs. Piatt Castle Seasonal Delight Canal Country Christmas has festive seasonal decorations, a collec- Northeast Ohio Northeast Ohio tion of 600 antique Christmas ornaments Guided tour of the beautiful countryside Step back in time to another era when holi- and lights, and exhibits of historical toys full of history, heritage and covered days were not all glitz and glamour, but and Christmas cards. All are featured in a bridges. Lunch and entertainment at Over- filled with simple delights! Enjoy pastries unique holiday experience, Traditions Over look Restaurant—enjoy a holiday perform- and coffee at Warther Carvings, located Time. Create your own holiday center- ance with singing and interaction! Visit a on the banks of the old Calico Ditch Canal piece, enjoy a “Dinner with Dickens”…a Victorian home with Christmas trees, col- in Dover, Ohio. Learn how the Warther raucous retelling of the famous Christmas lectibles and gift items. Stop at Geneva-on- family celebrated the holidays, plus enjoy a story in a historic setting...COMPLETE the Lake Winery for wine tasting and a tour of the amazing carvings, and knife with a period style dinner! Visit the town shoreline drive along Lake Erie. shop. Great for holiday shopping! Then where Dickens penned the Christmas Carol it's off to Raven's Glenn Winery for lunch and stay in an Inn where Henry Clay and Gifts of the Holiday Season on your own. Enjoy sampling some of other historical figures often stayed as they Peoria, Illinois their finest to boost your holiday spirits. made their way across the region. Experience the spectacular Festival of Roscoe Village, a restored 1800's Canal Lights. See real reindeer at the Reindeer Town, features real reindeer! Surry Ranch! Test your luck at the Par-a-Dice Rides, hot cider, arts, crafts, and more Casino. Tour a mid-Victorian home exqui- abound on main street. Enjoy a Holiday sitely decorated for the holidays. Enjoy a buffet feast, then be witness to the annual Holiday Dinner Performance. tree lighting festivities! Call your Tour Professional to book your next group tour! 20

Y Diane Sphar Y John “Hank” Renick Y Frank LaGreca Y Heather Casagrande Y Pam Thie Y Carol Glessner Y Larry Pentecost

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