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20170615 JFK.Pdf Are We There Yet?, LLC 5902 Columbia Ave, Phone: (314) 304-3508 St. Louis, MO 63139 Email: [email protected] The Path of the Kennedys Included Ferry to Nantucket and Cruise of Hyannis! June 10-15, 2017 Come and celebrate the 100th birthday of our nation’s 35th President, John F. Kennedy. He was the youngest man to have been elected to the office, the only Roman Catholic president and the only president to win a Pulitzer Prize for his biography Profiles in Courage. Learn how the term “Camelot” came to be used retroactively as iconic of the Kennedy administration, and the charisma of him and his family. The term was first publicly used by his wife in a post-assassination Life magazine interview with Theodore H. White, in which she revealed his affection for the contemporary Broadway musical of the same name, particularly the closing lines of the title song: “Don’t let it be forgot, that once there was a spot, for one brief, shining moment that was known as Camelot.” There’ll be great presidents again…but there will never be another Camelot. - Jacqueline Kennedy A nation reveals itself not only by the men it produces but also by the men it honors, the men it remembers. - John F. Kennedy Join us as we share the memories and honor President John F. Kennedy. Saturday – The Ice Loft and Quincy Marketplace Depart from Lambert Airport St. Louis with your professional tour directors for Boston’s Logan Airport on one of the direct flights offered by our favorite, Southwest Airlines. Remember: on Southwest, your bag flies free! Our private, chartered transportation will pick us up at the airport and we travel to Bunker Hill to check into our hotel. We then venture to the “coolest” place in Boston. Maintained at a brisk 21 degrees, the Ice Loft is New England’s only permanent indoor lounge designed and furnished entirely of ice. Wrap up in your provided insulated cape and gloves and enjoy a cocktail (on your own) in this unique lounge. We saw this in a travel publication and want to check it out with you. Choose from one of the many eateries in the Quincy Marketplace for this evening’s dinner. The options are abundant and offer fare from casual, to pub grub to fine dining. There will be time to explore the shops and street vendors’ carts and to watch the street performers after dinner. Sunday – Touring JFK’s Boston, Swan Boat Ride & Visit Presidential Library After breakfast in the hotel, pack your bags and check out. Meet your local guide and embark on a “Kennedy Tour of Boston,” that highlights the sights and landmarks that played an important role in John F. Kennedy’s rise to the White House. Walk past sites such as the JFK Statue on the State House Lawn, The Bellevue Hotel, The Omni Parker House, Old City Hall, the Irish Famine Memorial, JFK’s Senate Headquarters, Faneuil Hall, Union Oyster House and the Rose Kennedy Greenway. After the tour there will be time to have lunch on your own and to explore the shops and historic architecture that make up the Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Your next destination is The Common and the Public Gardens. The Common is the starting point of the Freedom Trail and the oldest park in the country. It is comprised of 50 acres. The Common has been used for many different purposes throughout its long history. Until 1830, cattle grazed the Common, and until 1817, public hangings took place here. British troops camped on the Common prior to the Revolution. Celebrities, including Martin Luther King Jr., Pope John Paul II and Gloria Steinem have given speeches at the Common. The Boston Public Garden is adjacent to the Common and was established in 1837. The Public Garden contains a lake and a large series of formal plantings. The pond is usually the home of one or more swans and is always the site of the Swan Boats, which began operating in 1877. Your visit includes a Swan Boat ride around the lake, pedaled by a tour guide sitting within the swan at the rear of the boat. Depart the Garden and arrive at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. Designed by the architect I. M. Pei, the building is the official repository for original papers and correspondence of the Kennedy Administration. Begin your visit by watching a film narrated by President Kennedy, and then proceed to explore the seven permanent exhibits. There will be special exhibits and events at the Library to commemorate the President’s 100th birthday. Dinner is included and served at one of Kennedy’s favorite restaurants, The Union Oyster House. It is the oldest continuously operated restaurant in the United States. Gather around “Booth 18,” known as “The Kennedy Booth” for a photo op. Arrive at your Westport, MA hotel for a three-night stay. (B,D) Monday – Cape Cod and Life’s A Beach Party! Start the day with breakfast served in the hotel. Today’s travels lead you to Cape Cod and beyond. Your first stop is at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. The museum, through its collections and exhibitions, tells the story of the international whaling industry and the history more generally of the "Old Dartmouth" area, the south coast of Massachusetts. Its collection contains over 750,000 items, including 3,000 pieces of scrimshaw and 2,500 logbooks (handwritten accounts of whaling voyages), both of which are the largest collections in the world. The Lagoda, the world's largest whale ship model, is housed in the museum. This 110-year old institution is now the world's largest and most comprehensive museum devoted to the global story of whales, whaling and the history of Massachusetts' south coast region. Depart the Museum and travel a short distance to Sandwich, MA. Arrive at the Sandwich Historical Society and Glass Museum that collects, preserves and interprets the history of the Town of Sandwich, the oldest town on Cape Cod. A large part of Sandwich history is involved with American glass production. During your visit, learn about the history of pressed glass, witness the exhibits such as glass blowing, life in rural New England, the process of creating innovative colors of glass and the many glass objects made in Sandwich. There will be time to visit the amazing gift shop. Board the coach and travel into Hyannis, the commercial and transportation hub of Cape Cod. John F. Kennedy spent significant time in this town, and sites marking his presence are common. There is a memorial to President Kennedy on the Lewis Bay waterfront that was erected by Barnstable citizens in 1966. The memorial includes a fountain and a fieldstone monument with the presidential seal and JFK inscription: "I believe it is important that this country sail and not sit still in the harbor." Enjoy time at your leisure in Hyannis. Have lunch on your own and explore the shops and boutiques. Early afternoon, climb aboard for a one-hour Hyannis Harbor Cruise. Learn about the history of Hyannis and local area landmarks on your way to view the historic Kennedy Compound in Hyannisport. Points of interest include Great Island, the Kennedy Memorial, Egg Island, St. Andrews-by-the-Sea, Squaw Island and Point Gammon Light. After your cruise, there will be time to walk along Hyannis Harbor…the final destination of the Walkway to the Sea. Stroll through the lush green grass of Aselton Memorial Park overlooking the Hyannis Inner Harbor and along the crushed seashell pathway. Peruse the Artist Shanties at Bismore Park and shop for Cape Cod souvenirs and clothing at the waterfront gift shop. Late afternoon, visit the JFK Museum, a multimedia exhibit designed to open a window to the days JFK spent on Cape Cod. These exhibits feature a thematic panorama of photographs, archival films, artifacts, text panels, oral histories and a video narrated by Walter Cronkite. Some specifics include a video on the Kennedys, a Kennedy Family Tree, and a statue, "What Could Have Been", portraying John F. Kennedy walking on the beach with his adult son, John F. Kennedy, Jr. Next, visit the St. Frances Xavier Church, known as “The Kennedy Church.” From 1926 through 1986, this was the summer church of the Kennedy family who donated the central alter in memory of their son Joseph A. Kennedy, Jr., who died during World War II. John F. Kennedy and Mrs. Kennedy attended Sunday Mass at the church throughout the summers of his presidency. This evening’s activities bring you to a dining venue where you will dine and dance with views of the Atlantic Ocean. Dinner features a traditional New England Clam Bake complete with steamah’s, chowdah and fresh, steamed lobstah’. There’s even selections for the landlubbers in your group. After dinner, gather round for beach and island sounds performed by “My Brother’s Band.” Their “Life’s A Beach” show features island tunes such as “Kokomo”, “Under the Boardwalk”, “Margaritaville” and numerous other favorites. Return to the hotel after an evening of dining and dancing. (B,D) Tuesday – The Wedding and The Summer Life of the Kennedys Depart the hotel after breakfast. Board the coach and travel to the Ocean State, “Little Rhody.” Rhode Island is the smallest state in the U.S. and is known for its sandy beaches and gilded mansions. Your first stop is at Green Animals Topiary Garden. Green Animals is the oldest and most northern topiary garden in the United States. This small country estate in Portsmouth was purchased in 1872 by Thomas E.
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