Table of Contents
January - June 2016 Tours
2
One-Day Tours
2
Customer Care Travel Club
3
Connect With Us & Save Money
3
Travel Protection
3
Pricing Structure
3
Sister’s Oregon Quilt Tour
4
American Steamboat Tour
6
The Sounds & Tastes of Memphis
8
Spirit of Alaska
10
Spectacular Canadian Rockies
14
Historic MN North - Part 2
16
Michigan Featuring Mackinac Island
18
Riding the Historic Trains of Colorado
20
Historic MN Southeast - Part 3
22
American Civil War
24
Exploring Nova Scotia
28
A Step Back in Time
32
Historic MN Southwest - Part 4
34
Fall Colors of New England
36
Norsk Hostfest
40
Kansas City BBQ Weekend Getaway
41
Churchill Polar Bear Experience
42
Christmas in Branson
44
Christmas Mystery Tour
46
A Country Christmas in Nashville & Memphis 48
Benefits of Travel
50
Southwest Tour and Travel Agency
51
Destination Weddings
52
Honeymoon Registry
52
Charter Services
53
Holiday Travel Shows
54
General Information
55
2016 Tour Listing
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SEATS STILL AVAILABLE!
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Extended Tours
Florida Winter Getaway
Let’s Cruise Texas
California’s Pacific Coast
American Passion Play
America’s Historic East Coast
The Enchanting South
Discover Panama
Holland Tulip Festival
May Mystery Tour
Historic Minnesota Twin Cities - Part 1
The Big Apple- New York City
Jauary 24 - February 9, 2016
February 13 - 27, 2016
February 25 - March 14, 2016
March 31 - April 4, 2016
April 4 - 16, 2016
April 5 - 14, 2016
April 21 - 30, 2016
May 10 - 14, 2016
May 17 - 21, 2016
June 10 - 12, 2016
June 21 - 26, 2016
One-Day Tours
Marshall Departures
Home & Garden Show
“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”
‘Beauty and the Beast”
Sex Please We’re Sixty!
Million Dollar Quartet
“Disney’s The Lion King ”
March 5,2016
April 2, 2016
May 7, 2016
June 8, 2016
June 26, 2016
July 16, 2016
Jackson Departures
Disney on Ice “Dare to Dream”
December 12, 2015
CUSTOMER CARE
TRAVEL CLUB
Customer Care Club is our way of saying thank you to
all our loyal customers. The benefits of our Customer
Care Club are:
• 1% cash back on motor coach and leisure vacation
packages, issued in the form of a voucher good for
future motorcoach or leisure travel.
• Happy Birthday! A $5 discount travel coupon will
be sent to you on your birthday.
• First notice of special events and travel specials.
Your continued travel with Southwest Tour and Travel
is greatly appreciated.
Air only purchases do not apply to the Customer Care.
CONNECT WITH US
AND SAVE MONEY!
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and pricing of our upcoming tours. You will also
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TRAVEL PROTECTION
Travel Is An Investment - So Protect It
Everyone works hard for their money and when
it comes time to book your travel, we understand
how important those hard earned dollars are to
you. We also know, however, that things do come
up and losing that travel investment can be devastating to anyone’s budget.
Ask our staff about how travel protection works,
what is covered, and how affordable it can be.
PRICING STRUCTURE
PROVIDES TRAVELERS
WITH GREAT SAVINGS
You can save big dollars with our new pricing
structure! Book and pay early and save 2% and if
you pay by cash or check save an additional 3%. If
choosing a triple or quad room you can potentially
save hundreds more! Be sure to utilize all these
savings tools to get the best price on your next tour!
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SISTERS OREGON
QUILT TOUR
July 5 - 10, 2016
DAY 1 Marshall / Portland
Our tour begins with our flight from Minneapolis to
Portland. Evening Accommodations at Holiday Inn Portland
Airport
DAY 2 Portland
After breakfast we have a full-day of visiting quilt shops,
starting with the Fabric Depot Quilt Shop and Cool
Cottons Quilt Shop.
Following lunch we visit the
Pine Needles Quilt Shop.
Evening Accommodations
at Holiday Inn Portland Airport * Breakfast Included
DAY 3 Portland / Salem
Today we start with a visit to the International Rose
Test Garden followed by a visit to the Pioneer Quilt
Shop. Our afternoon includes visits to the Cotton Patch
Quilt Shop and Greenbaum’s Quilted Forest Shop. Evening
Accommodations at Hampton Inn & Suites * Breakfast Included
A tour for quilters of all ages!
Join us as we head to Oregon to attend the
41st Annual Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show.
Our tour wouldn’t be complete without
visiting some of the most unique
quilt shops in Oregon.
HIGHLIGHTS
Visit Pioneer Quilt Shop, Cool Cotton Quilt
Shop, Pine Needles Quilt Shop, International
Rose Test Garden, Fabric Depot Quilt Shop,
Cotton Patch Quilt Shop, Greenbaum’s
Quilted Forest Shop, B.J. Quilt Basket,
Stitchin’ Post Quilt Shop, and 41st Annual
Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show.
5 Breakfasts * 1 Dinner
DAY 4 Salem / Bend
We start today with shopping at the B.J. Quilt Basket. After lunch, we will stop at Goody’s Chocolate Ice Cream
factory, then head to The Stitchin’ Post Quilt Shop. Our evening includes the Quilter’s Picnic and Lecture.
Evening Accommodations at Hotel Riverhouse Resort & Convention Center * Breakfast and Dinner Included
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DAY 5 Bend
This morning we head to Sisters,
41st Annual Outdoor Quilt Show.
will be spent at the show. Evening
Hotel Riverhouse Resort & Convention Center
Oregon for the
Our entire day
Accommodations at
* Breakfast Included
DAY 6 Bend / Marshall
Our flight home brings our tour to a close. Breakfast Included
Prices Start At $2,029
(Per Person Double Occupancy)
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AMERICAN QUEEN STEAMBOAT
4TH OF JULY RIVER CRUISE
Memphis to St. Louis
July 2 - 12, 2016
Every American Queen Steamboat river cruise is a
celebration of America, but the chance to spend
Independence Day in the American Queen’s home
port of Memphis is a rare treat. Experience
plenty of fanfare and one of the nation’s largest
fireworks displays in beautiful Memphis.
DAY 1 Marshall / Kansas City
We are heading south today en route to Memphis. We
make a stop at the Arbor Lodge State Park in Nebraska City.
Evening Accommodations at Drury Inn & Suites
DAY 2 Kansas City / Memphis
We arrive in Memphis this evening and begin with a
luxury stay at the Sheraton. Evening Accommodations at Sheraton
Memphis Downtown * Breakfast Included
DAY 3 Memphis
The morning features the sights and sounds of
Memphis before boarding the American Queen. We
will spend the evening enjoying Independence Day
festivities and watching one of the nation’s largest
fireworks displays. Aboard the American Queen * All Meals
Included on Board
DAY 4 Scenic River Cruising
Enjoy the peacefulness of river cruising as you spend a
leisurely day aboard the ship. Aboard the American Queen
* All Meals Included on Board
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HIGHLIGHTS
Arbor Lodge State Historical Park, New
Madrid Observation Deck, New Madrid
Historical
Museum,
Hunter-Dawson
State Historic Site, Bootheel Mansion,
Higgerson School, Hart-Stepp House Art
Gallery, New Madrid County Courthouse,
National Quilt Museum, Paducah Lowertown
Arts District, Lloyd Tilghman House & Civil
War Museum, Paducah Railroad Museum,
River Discovery Center, Mississippi River
Tales Mural, Red House Interpretive
Center, Old St. Vincent’s Church, Glenn House,
Holland
School
of
Visual
and
Performing Arts River Campus, Crisp
Museum’s Crossroads Gallery, Cape River
Heritage Museum, Cohen Memorial Home,
Spinach Can Collectibles and Museum, The
Courthouse, and Randolph County Museum
Additional Shore Excursions/Tours Available
All Meals Included on the Steamboat Cruise
Breakfast included on the trip to Memphis and on return from Alton.
DAY 5 New Madrid
We dock in New Madrid today where our hop-on
hop-off
tour
includes
the
New
Madrid
Observation Deck, New Madrid Historical Museum,
Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site, Higgerson School
with Bootheel Mansion, Hart-Stepp House Art
Gallery, and the New Madrid County Courthouse.
Aboard the American Queen * All Meals Included on Board
DAY 6 Paducah
Our docking destination today is Paducah, with a
hop-on hop-off tour including the National Quilt
Museum, Lowertown Arts District, The Lloyd
Tilghman House & Civil War Museum, The
Paducah Railroad Museum, and River Discovery
Center. Aboard the American Queen * All Meals Included on Board
DAY 7 Paducah
We remain in Paducah today with ample time to
explore on our own or remain on the ship to
enjoy life on the river. Numerous optional tours are
available. Aboard the American Queen * All Meals Included
on Board
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ACTIVITY LEVEL
EASY
ENERGETIC
DAY 8 Cape Girardeau
Our day docked in Cape Girardeau will include a
hop-on hop-off tour featuring Mississippi River Tales Mural,
Red House Interpretive Center, Old St. Vincent’s Church,
Glenn House, Holland School of Visual and Performing
Arts, Crisp Museum’s Crossroads Gallery, and Cape River
Heritage Museum. Aboard the American Queen * All Meals
Included on Board
DAY 9 Chester
Chester, “Home of Popeye”, is our destination
today.
The hop-on hop-off tour features Cohen
Memorial Home, Spinach Can Collectibles and
Museum, The Courthouse, and Randolph County
Museum. Aboard the American Queen * All Meals Included on Board
DAY 10 Alton / Mt. Pleasant
We disembark from the ship today and start our travels
home. Our evening destination will be Mt. Pleasant, Iowa
where we visit the Midwest Old Threshers and Settlers site.
Evening Accomodations at Best Western * Breakfast Aboard the
American Queen
DAY 11 Mt. Pleasant / Marshall
Our 4th of July river cruise journey comes to an end.
Breakfast Included
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THE SOUNDS AND
TASTES OF MEMPHIS
July 3 - 10, 2016
They say food comforts the heart
and music is good for the soul.
If this is true, you absolutely will not want
to miss this tour.
We will fill you with the rich and comforting
flavors of Memphis and explore how people like
Elvis and Johnny Cash forever changed the
world of music.
HIGHLIGHTS
DAY 1 Marshall / Memphis
We will be departing today from the Minneapolis
airport
for
our
flight
to
Memphis.
Evening
Accommodations at Hampton Inn & Suites at Beale Street
DAY 2 Memphis
Get acquainted with Beale Street as our guide
provides colorful stories and facts about this
famous street. After our tour of Sun Studio, we
board the bus for a musical tour of the city with a
Memphis Mojo Tour. This evening we celebrate the 4th
of July with a special Fireworks Dinner Cruise. Evening
Accommodations at Hampton Inn & Suites at Beale Street
* Breakfast and Dinner Included
DAY 3 Memphis
Relax this morning before heading to King’s
Palace Cafe for lunch. We take an African American
Heritage Tour, which includes time at the National Civil
Rights Museum. Dinner will be at Blues City Cafe. Evening
Accommodations at Hampton Inn & Suites at Beale Street
* Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
DAY 4 Memphis
Today is all about Elvis, starting with our Hound Dog
Tour to learn about Elvis Presley’s Memphis. We then
lunch at Colletta’s Italian Restaurant, an Elvis favorite!
Our final tour today is the Graceland Platinum Pass Tour
featuring
the
Mansion,
Gravesite,
the
Auto
Museum, and Elvis’ private planes. The day
concludes with the Taste of Downtown tour where we
sample some of Memphis’ best, from BBQ to delectable
desserts. Evening Accommodations at Hampton Inn & Suites at
Beale Street * Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
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Visit Beale Street Walking Tour, Sun
Studio, Memphis Musical Mojo Tour,
4th of July Mississippi Dinner Cruise,
African American Heritage Tour, National
Civil Rights Museum, Musical Hound Dog
Tour, Graceland Platinum Pass Tour, Taste of
Downtown, Historic Downtown Walking Tour,
Peabody Hotel and the March of the Ducks,
Tastin’ Memphis BBQ, Orpheum Theater
Stage Show, Tupelo Tour, Memphis Rock
‘N Roll Hall of Fame, and Blues and BBQ
Sunset Tour
Restaurants Featured: Blues City Cafe, King’s
Palace Cafe, Colletta’s Italian Restaurant,
Peabody Hotel, Majestic Grille, Romie’s
Grocery, Hard Rock Cafe, B.B. King’s.
Additional restaurants will be experienced
through Tastin’ Memphis BBQ and Taste of
Downtown Progressive Tours
7 Breakfast * 5 Lunches * 5 Dinners
Prices Start At $3,009
(Per Person Double Occupancy)
DAY 5 Memphis
A walking tour of the historic downtown area begins our day
and we end the tour at the Peabody Hotel for the March of
the Ducks. Remaining at the Peabody Hotel, we enjoy the
Tastin’ Memphis BBQ Tour to get a taste of true
Memphis BBQ.
There will be time to relax this
afternoon before we dine at the award winning
Majestic Grille where you get a glimpse of old Hollywood.
Following dinner we attend a spectacular stage show at the
historic Orpheum Theatre. Evening Accommodations at Hampton
Inn & Suites at Beale Street * Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
DAY 6 Memphis
We have a full-day trip to Tupelo planned with a
step-on musical guide. As the birthplace of Elvis, we visit his
boyhood home, Tupelo Hardware, and lunch at Romie’s
Grocery. Evening Accommodations at Hampton Inn & Suites at
Beale Street * Breakfast and Lunch Included
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EASY
DAY 7 Memphis
A tour of the Memphis Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame
begins our day followed by lunch at the Hard Rock
Cafe on Beale Street. The afternoon is yours to
enjoy the exciting and unique Beale Street. In
the evening there will be a Blues and BBQ
Sunset Tour with our musical guide followed by
dinner at B.B. King’s. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
DAY 8 Memphis / Marshall
We fly home today, concluding The Sounds and Tastes of
Memphis. Breakfast Included
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SPIRIT OF ALASKA
July 15 - 27, 2016
Get a taste of the diversity of Alaska’s land
and lifestyles with the Spirit of Alaska tour.
From cities to vast wilds, from the expansive
inland to the coastal communities,
we experience it all!
DAY 1 Marshall / Juneau
This afternoon our flight from the Twin Cities brings us to
Juneau, Alaska. Evening Accommodations at Westmark
Baranof Hotel
DAY 2 Juneau
We will have the entire day to explore Juneau on our
own to shop, enjoy local restaurants, and perhaps do an
excursion or two. Evening Accommodations at Westmark
Baranof Hotel
DAY 3 Juneau / Skagway
Our guided tour of the City of Juneau, including
Mendenhall Glacier, fills our morning. Following the
city tour, we take the Fjord Express for a fully-narrated
tour of the harbor. Lunch will be served on the boat.
Evening Accommodations at Westmark Skagway * Lunch Included
DAY 4 Skagway
Take the day to explore Skagway on your own. Let our Tour
Director assist you with excursion options that are available.
Evening Accommodations at Westmark Skagway
DAY 5 Skagway / Whitehorse
We travel by train today to Fraser via the White Pass &
Yukon Railroad.
Moving on to Whitehorse, photo
stops will be made at notable locations such as
Emerald Lake and Miles Canyon. We conclude the day
by exloring the S.S. Klondike. Evening Accommodations at
Days Inn Whitehorse * Breakfast Included
DAY 6 Whitehorse / Tok
As we travel through more of Alaska en route to Tok,
photo stops will again be made at key locations. Evening
Accommodations at Tok Motel * Breakfast Included
DAY 7 Tok / Fairbanks
Fairbanks is today’s destination with a stop at Gold
Dredge #8 and the Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitor
Center. Dinner will be an Alaska Salmon Bake. Evening
Accommodations at
Bridgewater Hotel * Breakfast and
Dinner Included
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HIGHLIGHTS
Visit Juneau with City Tour, Mendenhall
Glacier, The Fjord Express, White Pass &
Yukon Railroad, S.S. Klondike, Gold Dredge
#8, Morris Thompson Cultural Visitor
Center, Alaska Salmon Bake, Riverboat
Discovery, Tundra Wilderness Tour, Mt.
Denali,
Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race
Headquarters,
Anchorage
City
Trolley
Tour, Anchorage Museum, Alaska Wildlife
Conservation Center, and 26 Glacier Cruise
4 Breakfasts * 2 Lunches * 1 Dinner
Prices Start At $4,349
(Per Person Double Occupancy)
ACTIVITY LEVEL
EASY
ENERGETIC
PASSPORT REQUIRED FOR THIS TOUR
DAY 8 Fairbanks / Denali
This morning we take the Riverboat Discovery to explore the Alaska riverways.
Traveling through the
countryside, we move on to Denali for our evening stay. Evening Accommodations at Denali Grizzly Bear Resort
DAY 9 Denali
Denali is featured today as we take the Tundra Wilderness Tour. This will be our opportunity to see Alaska’s
wildlife, and if the weather cooperates, Mt. Denali.
Evening Accommodations at Denali Grizzly Bear Resort
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DAY 10 Denali / Anchorage
As we make our way to Anchorage, with opportunities for photos along this scenic route, we make time for a
visit to the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race Headquarters. Evening Accommodations at Ramada Inn * Breakfast Included
DAY 11 Anchorage
Our day begins with an Anchorage City Trolley Tour and following lunch we have time to explore the
Anchorage Museum on our own. Ample free time in the afternoon for activities of your choice. Evening Accommodations at
Ramada Inn
DAY 12 Anchorage
This morning a step-on guide joins us for a guided tour of the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. This
afternoon we enjoy our cruise on the 26 Glacier Cruise with lunch being served on board. Evening Accommodations
at Ramada Inn * Lunch Included
DAY 13 Anchorage / Marshall
We depart the Anchorage airport for home, concluding our Spirit of Alaska tour.
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SPECTACULAR
CANADIAN ROCKIES
July 30 - August 8, 2016
DAY 1 Marshall / Vancouver
Departing Minneapolis we arrive in Vancouver and
enjoy a Welcome Reception in the evening. Evening
Accommodations
at
Pinnacle
Vancouver
Harbourside
DAY 2 Vancouver / Victoria
We set out for Stanley Park to view First Nations
Totem Poles, as well as Chinatown and Gastown. The
ferry will then take us to Vancouver Island and Victoria.
En route, a visit to a winery where a lunch of local cuisine
is served. The day ends with a tour of Victoria. Evening
Accommodations at Inn at Laurel Point * Breakfast and Lunch Included
DAY 3 Victoria
Staying in Victoria
Butchart Gardens.
is yours to explore
Accommodations at Inn
today,
we enjoy breakfast at
The remainder of the day
and shop in Victoria. Evening
at Laurel Point * Breakfast Included
DAY 4 Victoria / Kamloops
Cruising back to the mainland today, we visit the
British Columbia Wildlife Park. There will be free time
at the park followed by a dinner and campfire. Evening
Accommodations at South Thompson Inn * Breakfast and
Dinner Included
DAY 5 Kamloops / Jasper
Today we travel the majestic Rocky Mountains including
Mount Robson, the highest peak. Arriving in Jasper you
have the rest of the day open for activites of your choosing.
Evening Accommodations at The Sawridge Inn * Breakfast Included
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The Spectacular Canadian Rockies tour
will be nothing short of exhilarating.
From the cosmopolitan city of Vancouver to
the heart of the Rockies and their breathtaking
beauty, this is definitely a tour not to be missed.
HIGHLIGHTS
Visit Stanley Park, First Nation Totem Poles,
Vancouver Island, Tour of Victoria, Butchart
Gardens, British Columbia Wildlife Park,
Rocky Mountains, Mount Robson, Maligne
Canyon, Maligne Lake, Cruise to Spirit
Island, Icefields Parkway, Lake Louise
Athabasca Glacier, Banff National Park,
Surprise Corner, and Bow Falls
8 Breakfasts * 1 Lunch * 3 Dinners
ACTIVITY LEVEL
ENERGETIC
EASY
Prices Start At $4,369
(Per Person Double Occupancy)
DAY 6 Jasper
The day is started with an interpretive walk at Maligne Canyon followed by a private cruise to Spirit Island on Maligne
Lake. The remainder of the day is open. Dinner will be at the hotel with a local wildlife specialist. Evening Accommodations
at The Sawridge Inn * Breakfast and Dinner Included
DAY 7 Jasper / Banff
We travel along the Icefields Parkway and ride out on an Ice Explorer to the Athabasca Glacier ice sheet. The day
includes Banff National Park and Lake Louise. Evening Accommodations at Banff Park Lodge * Breakfast Included
DAY 8 Banff
Today is all about Banff, with features such as Surprise Corner and Bow Falls. Our farewell local cuisine dinner will be at an
area family ranch with hayrides and wildlife viewing. Evening Accommodations at Banff Park Lodge * Breakfast and Dinner Included
DAY 9 Banff / Marshall
A final drive through the Canadian Rockies en route to the airport. Our flight returns us to Minnesota. Breakfast Included
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Explore with us the historic side of the
Grand Rapids area.
From French fur traders to a turn of
the century logging camp, we experience life
as it was during the early years of Minnesota.
HIGHLIGHTS
Visit The 28th Annual White Oak Rendezvous
and History Festival, Grand Rapids Farmer’s
Market, Old Central School, Forest History
Center, and Minnesota Military Museum Camp Ripley
2 Breakfasts * 1 Lunch * 1 Dinner
HISTORIC
MINNESOTA
A Four Part Series
Tour Two - Grand Rapids Area
August 5 - 7, 2016
DAY 1 Marshall / Grand Rapids
Arriving in Grand Rapids, we enjoy lunch before
attending the 28th Annual White Oak Rendezvous &
History Festival. Originally this was an annual event that
the North West Co. held in the early 1800’s where the
voyageurs gathered for business, celebrations, and
competing
events.
Step
back
in
time
and
experience
life
in
early
Minnesota.
Evening
Accommodations at Americinn Grand Rapids * Lunch Included
DAY 2 Grand Rapids
We enjoy a leisurely paced morning before attending
the Grand Rapids Farmer’s Market. Then we are off to
the Old Central School for shopping and time to explore
the historic school. After lunch we make our way to the
Forest History Center where history comes to life again at a
turn of the century logging camp. Evening Accommodations at
Americinn Grand Rapids * Breakfast and Dinner Included
DAY 3 Grand Rapids / Home
Before our tour concludes today we take a guided tour of the
Minnesota Military Museum - Camp Ripley, located on the
former site of the frontier Army post Fort Ripley.
Breakfast Included
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Prices Start At $449
(Per Person Double Occupancy)
ACTIVITY LEVEL
EASY
ENERGETIC
Special discounts if purchasing more
than one of the
Historic Minnesota Tours.
Part One - Twin Cities - June 10 - 12
Part Two - Grand Rapids - August 5 - 7
Part Three - Rochester - August 26 - 28
Part Four - Southwest MN - September 16 - 18
If purchasing 2 tours receive $25 off,
3 tours $50 off, or all 4 tours $65 off.
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MICHIGAN FEATURING
MACKINAC ISLAND
August 6 - 12, 2016
DAY 1 Marshall / Neenah
Our destination for today is Wisconsin. After enjoying
an included lunch at the Amish Ovens Restaurant, we
have a guided tour of Fort McCoy. Evening Accommodations
at BW Bridgewood Resort/Conference Center * Lunch Included
DAY 2 Neenah / St. Ignace
Arriving in Green Bay, a step-on guide joins us for a
Heritage Trail Tour. This afternoon at Kitch-iti-kipi
Big Spring we board a self-operated glass bottom raft.
Evening Accommodations at BW Harbour Pointe Lakefront * Dinner
Included
DAY 3 St. Ignace / Mackinac Island
This morning we take Shepler’s Island Ferry to
Mackinac Island. Upon arrival we are picked up for a
carriage tour of the island. Lunch will be at the spectacular
Grand Hotel. The afternoon and evening is yours to explore
the island as you wish. Evening Accommodations at
Lake View Hotel * Breakfast and Lunch Included
DAY 4 Mackinac Island
Today is open to enjoy the island on our own to shop,
go on individual tours, walk the beach, and more.
Evening Accommodations at Lake View Hotel * Breakfast Included
DAY 5 Mackinac Island / Ludington
Shepler’s Island Ferry takes us back to the mainland this
morning. In Charlevoix a step-on guide joins us for a tour
of the city. After lunch we have a guided tour of The
Music House Museum. Evening Accommodations at
Holiday Inn Express * Breakfast Included
DAY 6 Ludington / Tomah
We cross the lake again today on the S.S. Badger Lake
Michigan Carferry and arrive in Manitowoc. Lunch
is available on board the ship. Traveling back into
Wisconsin, we stop for a guided tour of Larson’s
Clydesdales including a Grandstand Show.
Evening
Accommodations at Cranberry Country Lodge * Breakfast Included
DAY 7 Tomah / Marshall
Our final day of the tour includes a stop at Preston Apple
& Berry Farm where we can enjoy some delicious pastries.
Lunch will be in Preston as well at The Old Barn Resort
Restaurant before arriving home. Breakfast and Lunch Included
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The coastal communities and national parks
surrounding Lake Michigan continues to
be a favorite destination for travelers. A visit to
Mackinac Island, an island suspended in a
forgotten, more innocent time, completes this tour.
HIGHLIGHTS
Visit Fort McCoy, Heritage Trail Tour, “Kitchiti-kipi” Big Spring in Palms Book State
Park, Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry and
Carriage Tour, Lunch at Grand Hotel, City
Tour of Charlevoix, Music House Museum,
S.S. Badger Lake Michigan Carferry, Larson’s
Clydesdales, and Preston Apple & Berry Farm
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RIDING THE
HISTORIC TRAINS OF
COLORADO
August 17 - 26, 2016
Riding Colorado’s historic and scenic railroads
combine some of the best aspects of vacationing --
history and spectacular landscapes. As we ride the
historic trains, experience the still wild
terrain that can’t be experienced any other way.
HIGHLIGHTS
Visit Akta Lakota Museum, Golden Spike
Tower/Bailey
Yard,
Pikes
Peak
Cog
Railway, Garden of the Gods, Royal Gorge
Route Railroad, Royal Gorge Bridge &
Park, Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
Colorado, Durango & Silverton Narrow
Gauge Railroad Museum Yard, Durango
& Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Old
Hundred Gold Mine, Leadville Colorado
Southern Railroad, and Hansen Wheel &
Wagon Shop
9 Breakfasts * 6 Lunches * 2 Dinners
DAY 1 Marshall / Valentine
As we head west for our historic railroad journey, we stop
for a guided tour of the Akta Lakota Museum. Evening
Accommodations at Valentines Niobrara Lodge * Lunch Included
DAY 2 Valentine / Colorado Springs
A guided tour of the Golden Spike Tower/
Bailey Yard is our activity today before arriving in
Colorado Springs. Evening Accommodations at Drury Inn
& Suites Colorado Springs * Breakfast and Lunch Included
DAY 3 Colorado Springs
This morning will be spent on the Pikes Peak Cog Railway
departing
from
Manitou
Springs.
The
awe
inspiring Garden of the Gods is our afternoon destination.
Evening Accommodations at Drury Inn & Suites Colorado
Springs * Breakfast and Lunch Included
DAY 4 Colorado Springs
Our trip this morning is with the Royal Gorge Route Railroad departing from the Santa Fe Depot. Upon arriving at the
Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, there will be time to enjoy lunch and then experience the highest suspension bridge in the
United States. Evening Accommodations at Fairfield Inn & Suites * Breakfast and Dinner Included
DAY 5 Alamosa / Pagosa Springs
A full day on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad. Leaving from Antonio, Colorado we end our journey in Chama,
New Mexico. Lunch will be served on the train today. Evening Accommodations at Quality Inn * Breakfast and Lunch Included
DAY 6 Pagosa Springs / Durango
This morning we enjoy a guided tour of the Durango & Silverton Gauge Narrow Railroad Museum Yard. The afternoon
is yours to explore and shop in the mountain city of Durango. Evening Accommodations at Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn *
Breakfast Included
DAY 7 Durango / Ouray
Departing from Durango today, we take the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad to Silverton, Colorado.
Upon arrival we have lunch at Natalia’s 1912 Restaurant followed by a tour of the Old Hundred Gold Mine. Evening
Accommodations at The Hot Springs Inn * Breakfast and Lunch Included
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DAY 8 Ouray / Denver
Making our way to Denver today, we board the Leadville Colorado Southern Railroad for another historic rail tour.
A boxed lunch will be served on the train. Evening Accommodations at Drury Inn & Suites * Breakfast and Lunch Included
DAY 9 Westminster / Murdo
This will be a driving day as we start our journey home. Evening Accommodations at Range Country * Breakfast and Dinner Included
DAY 10 Murdo / Marshall
En route home, our last tour will be at the Hansen Wheel & Wagon Shop. Our historic trains tour will conclude today.
Breakfast Included
This tour includes some rail trips to elevations over 14,000
feet, which may not be considered safe for women who are
pregnant or individuals with cardiac or respiratory
problems. Please contact your physician.
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HISTORIC
MINNESOTA
A Four Part Series
Tour Three - Rochester Area
August 26 - 28, 2016
Southeast Minnesota has some of the most
iconic historical sites in the state. Join us as we go
from the opulent Mayowood Mansion to enjoying
lunch on an Amish farm and much, much more!
HIGHLIGHTS
Visit Village of Yesteryear, Steel County
History
Center,
Trolley
Tour
of
Historic Rochester Mayowood Mansion,
History Center of
Olmsted County,
Assisi Heights - Sisters of St. Francis, Plummer
Building Historical Suite, Old Amish Country
Tour with Lunch on Amish Farm, Lanesboro
City Tour and Shopping, Historic Forestville,
Minnesota State Public School for Dependent
and
Neglected
Children
(Orphanage
Museum)
2 Breakfast * 2 Lunches
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DAY 1 Marshall / Rochester
En route to Rochester this morning, we stop in
Owatonna for a guided tour and lunch at the Village of
Yesteryear and Steele County History Center.
Our
afternoon will be a guided
tour of Rochester in
an open trolley.
Stops will be made for tours of
Assisi Heights Convent - Sisters of St. Francis and the
Plummer Building 3rd Floor Historical Suite. Evening
Accommodations at La Quinta Inn & Suites Rochester * Lunch Included
DAY 2 Rochester
This morning our trolley takes us to the bluff country
of Minnesota for an Old Order Amish Tour. This guided
tour includes an Amish grocery and general store, farmer’s
market, furniture & woodworking shops, rug &
weaving demonstration, and an authentic Amish meal in
the home of an Amish family. The tour concludes with a
stop in Lanesboro for some free time and we end with a
guided tour of Historic Forestville. Evening Accommodations at
La Quinta Inn & Suites Rochester * Breakfast and Lunch
Included
DAY 3 Rochester / Home
Our last day starts with a guided tour of Mayowood
Mansion and then we return to Owatonna for a guided tour
of the Minnesoa State Public School for Dependent and
Neglected Children, also known as the Orphanage
Museum. We return home following the tour. Breakfast
Included
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Part Two - Grand Rapids - August 5 - 7
Part Three - Rochester - August 26 - 28
Part Four - Southwest MN - September 16 - 18
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AMERICAN CIVIL
WAR
was considered to be one of
the most violent times in our history.
September 1 - 15, 2016
This tour will provide a glimpse into the people,
DAY 1 Marshall / Ottumwa
Today will be a travel day as we make our way to the
deep south. Evening Accommodations at Lexington Inn & Suites
shaped the future of our great country.
DAY 2 Ottumwa / Springfield
We reach Springfield today and have a guided tour of
the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.
Evening Accommodations at Comfort Suites * Breakfast Included
DAY 3 Springfield / Clarksville
We arrive in Tennessee today, one of the central states
of the Civil War. After lunch at the award-winning
17th Street Bar & Grill, we enjoy a guided tour of the
General John A. Logan Museum. Evening Accommodations
at Hilton Garden Inn Clarksville * Breakfast and Lunch Included
DAY 4 Clarksville / Franklin
Our day starts with a guided tour of Fort Defiance Civil
War Park & Interpretive Center. In the afternoon, we take
guided tours of The Carter House and Carnton Plantation.
Evening Accommodations at Drury Plaza Franklin * Breakfast Included
DAY 5 Franklin / Marietta
At Stones River National Battlefield, we tour the
museum on our own followed by a guided tour of the
battlefield. Reaching Georgia, there is a guided tour of
the
Oakland
Cemetery.
Evening
Accommodations
Drury Inn & Suites Atlanta Northwest * Breakfast Included
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With over 700,000 lives lost, the American Civil War
places, and battles that
HIGHLIGHTS
Visit
Abraham
Lincoln
Presidential
Library and Museum, 17th Street Bar &
Grill, General John A. Logan Museum, Fort
Defiance Civil War Park & Interpretive
Center, The Carter House and Carnton
Plantation, Stones River National Battlefield,
Oakland Cemetery, Atlanta History Center,
Mary Mac’s Tea Room, Road to Tara
Museum, Gone with the Wind City Tour
of Jonesboro, Stately Oaks Plantation with
Signature Dinner at Bethel One-Room
Schoolhouse,
Andersonville
National
Historic Site, POW Museum, Drummer Boy
Museum, Old Savannah Tours, The Pirate’s
House, Old Fort Jackson, Coligny Beach,
Drayton Hall, Historic Charleston City
Market, Fort Sumter Tour and Harbor
Cruise, Boone Hall Plantation, The Village in
Gatlinburg, and Camp Nelson Heritage Park.
14 Breakfasts * 4 Lunches * 1 Dinner
Prices Start At $2,709
(Per Person Double Occupancy)
DAY 6 Marietta / McDonough
A full day experiencing the true South starts with the Atlanta
History Center. There is a guided tour and free time to
explore on your own. Optional tours are available for
the Swan House and Smith Family Farm. Lunch will be
at the famous Mary Mac’s Tea Room and then we are off
for a guided tour of the Road to Tara Museum. A step-on
guide takes us on the Gone with the Wind City Tour of
Jonesboro. Arriving at Stately Oaks Plantation, we enjoy
a guided tour of the plantation and grounds. Our day is
complete with dinner at the plantation in the Bethel
One-Room Schoolhouse where a signature dinner is
provided. Evening Accommodations at Comfort Suites * Breakfast,
Lunch, and Dinner Included
DAY 7 McDonough / Dublin
Our day starts with a step-on guide joining us for a
guided tour of the military prison at the Andersonville
National Historic Site. Following will be time to
explore the POW Museum. After lunch there is a
guided tour of the Drummer Boy Museum, concluding with
free time for shopping and touring on your
own in the historic town of Andersonville. Evening
Accommodations at La Quinta Inn & Suites Dublin * Breakfast
Included
DAY 8 Dublin / Savannah
Old Savannah Tours fills our morning with an open air trolley tour of Savannah. Lunch will be at the
Pirate’s House, open since 1753. We take a guided tour of Old Fort Jackson complete with a cannon firing
demonstration. Free time will be provided at the Fort to explore on your own. Our afternoon is open for you to browse the
historic district of Savannah for shopping and dining. Evening Accommodations at LaQuinta Inn & Suites Pooler * Breakfast
and Lunch Included
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DAY 9 Savannah / Charleston
En route to South Carolina today, we stop at Coligny Beach on Hilton Head Island with free time to
enjoy the area. Arriving at Drayton Hall, our guide joins us
for a
Connoisseur Tour of the
plantation. We end our time at Drayton with a Medeira Tasting, considered the wine of the old south. Time is allowed
for the Drayton Hall gift shop. Evening Accommodations at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston * Breakfast Included
DAY 10 North Charleston
Our morning is spent with the Palmetto Carriage Works Trot and Walk Tour where horse drawn
carriages guide us through the historic district and concludes with a walking tour of the district. The entire
afternoon is yours for shopping, dining, and enjoying historic downtown Charleston, including the Charleston
Historic City Market.
Evening Accommodations at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston * Breakfast Included
DAY 11 North Charleston / Orangeburg
Today starts with a guided tour of Fort Sumter, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired. The tour also
includes a cruise of Charleston Harbor. Later, lunch will be served at Boone Hall Plantation, followed by a
guided tour of the plantation home and an open air wagon tour of the grounds. Ample time is given to explore the
slave quarters, gardens, and a presentation at Gullah Theatre. Evening Accommodations at Country Inn & Suites by
Carlson * Breakfast and Lunch Included
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DAY 12 Orangeburg / Gatlinburg
We start making our way north today and stop
in Gatlinburg where your afternoon is open for
shopping,
dining,
and
touring
The
Village.
Evening Accommodations at Old Creek Lodge * Breakfast Included
DAY 13 Gatlinburg / Owensboro
Continuing with our drive home, we stop for lunch
and a little shopping at Marksbury Farm Market and
Pasture Burgers & BBQ. Our afternoon includes a stop
at Camp Nelson Heritage Park for a guided tour of the
archaeological dig by the onsite archeologist and tours of
the museum and White House. Evening Accommodations at
Country Inn & Suites Owensboro * Breakfast Included
DAY 14 Owensboro / Moline
Today is a travel day as we continue home.
Evening Accommodations at Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference
Center * Breakfast Included
DAY 15 Marshall
Our American Civil War tour concludes today. Breakfast
Included
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EXPLORING
NOVA SCOTIA
September 6 - 22, 2016
DAY 1 Marshall / Davenport
We begin our trip to Nova Scotia with an evening stay in
Davenport, Iowa. Evening Accommodations at Comfort Inn & Suites
DAY 2 Davenport / Streetsboro
We start today with a LaSalle Canal Ride, then continue eastward to Ohio. Evening Accommodations at Comfort Inn and Suites
* Breakfast and Brunch Included
DAY 3 Streetsboro / Montgomery
Today is a travel day and we officially arrive on the
East Coast.
Evening Accommodations at Holiday Inn
Express * Breakfast Included
DAY 4 Montgomery / Portland
As
we
draw
closer
to
Nova
Scotia,
we
take a guided tour of
West Point. Evening
Accommodations at Holiday Inn on the Bay * Breakfast Included
DAY 5 Portland / Fredericton
Portland Head Light is our first stop of the day in Cape
Elizabeth, Maine. Before leaving Maine today, we will tour
the Cole Land Transportation Museum. The afternoon
brings us into New Brunswick. Evening Accommodations at
Holiday Inn Express * Breakfast Included
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Located in eastern Canada and almost completely
surrounded by ocean, the province of Nova Scotia
is a place where the rhythm of the sea and the
clean salt air will embrace you. Our Exploring
Nova Scotia tour will take you from historical sites,
fishing villages, and more. Of course the focus is
always the beauty of the island’s natural wonders.
HIGHLIGHTS
Visit LaSalle Canal Ride, Guided Tour of West
Point, Portland Head Lighthouse, Cole Land
Transportation Museum, Halifax Citadel
Guided Tour, Halifax Public Garden, GrandPre National Historic Site, Fisherman’s Cove,
Historic Halifax Tour, Alexander Graham
Bell National Historic Site, Cape Breton
Highlands National Park, Ingonish Beach,
Northumberland Ferry, PEI National Park,
Green Gables, Cavendish Beach, Summerside
Beach,
Confederation Bridge, Magnetic
Hill, Malabeam Visitor Center, Musee de
Anciens Museum & Shops, Shrine of SaintAnne de-Beaupre, Quebec City Guided Tour,
Parliament Building - Centre Block Tour,
1000 Islands Skydeck, and Niagara Falls
14 Breakfasts * 2 Lunches * 1 Brunch
DAY 6 Fredericton / Halifax
We officially arrive in Nova Scotia this afternoon. Our
activity today is a guided tour of the Halifax Citadel and the
Halifax Public Gardens. Evening Accommodations at Coastal
Inns * Breakfast Included
Prices Start At $3,079
(Per Person Double Occupancy)
DAY 7 Halifax
Today starts with a guided tour of Historic Halifax
including the Grand-Pre National Historic Site,
Fisherman’s Cove in Eastern Passage, and the Fairview
Lake Cemetery Historical Tour. After experiencing the
changing of the guards at the Halifax Citadel Fortress, we
have an included lunch at the authentic working fishing
village. Evening Accommodations at Coastal Inns * Breakfast and
Lunch Included
DAY 8 Halifax / Baddeck
Exploring the island further, we make our way to Antigonish
for lunch. After lunch we take a guided tour of the Alexander
Graham Bell National Historic Site. Evening Accommodations
at Silver Dart Lodge * Breakfast Included
DAY 9 Baddeck / Antigonish
We drive the Cabot Trail today with stops at Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Ingonish Beach, Neil’s
Harbour, North Highland Museum, Pleasant Bay, and more. Evening Accommodations at Greenway Claymore Inn * Breakfast Included
DAY 10 Antigonish / Summerside
The Northumberland Ferry takes us to Prince Edward Island today with an included lunch on board. This afternoon we
visit Green Gables Heritage located within Prince Edward National Park. The park includes stops at Cavendish Beach and
Summerside Beach. Evening Accommodations at The Loyalist Country Inn * Breakfast and Lunch Included
DAY 11 Summerside / Saint Andre
We leave Prince Edward Island today by crossing the Confederation Bridge to New Brunswick. We stop at Magnetic Hill to
see completely natural phenomenon of rolling up the hill. Our final stop is at the Malabeam Visitor Center for a breathtaking
view. Evening Accommodations at Quality Inn Pres du Lac
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DAY 12 Saint Andre / Quebec City
Beautiful Quebec City will be our destination today. Our
tours today include the Musee de Anciens Canadiens
Museum and the Shrine of Saint-Anne de-Beaupre. Evening
Accommodations at Hotel Chateau Laurier * Breakfast Included
DAY 13 Quebec City / Montreal
We have a step-on guide join us for a tour of Quebec City.
Free time in Quebec City for exploring on our own and lunch.
Evening Accommodations at Novotel Montreal Centre * Breakfast
Included
DAY 14 Montreal / Belleville
Before leaving Quebec, we take a guided tour of
the Parliament Building. After lunch in the market
we move on to the 1,000 Islands Skydeck. Evening
Accommodations at Best Western Belleville * Breakfast Included
DAY 15 Belleville / Windsor
Moving on to Windsor, Ontario today we have ample free
time at Niagara Park for viewing the Falls, dining, and
exploring on our own. Evening Accommodations at Holiday Inn
* Breakfast Included
DAY 16 Windsor / Edgerton
Today will be a full driving day as we head back to
Minnesota. Evening Accommodations at Comfort Inn
DAY 17 Edgerton / Marshall
Our travels to Nova Scotia conclude today as we arrive back
in Minnesota. * Breakfast Included
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This is not your ordinary tour where museums
and historical sites educate us about days gone by.
This tour brings history to life! You will be
completely immersed in rural life in the
midwest over the last 300 years as well as stepping
into Victorian life on a Wisconsin estate.
DAY 1 Marshall / Urbandale
Today is a travel day as we make our way to eastern Iowa.
Evening Accommodations at Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott
DAY 2 Urbandale
We spend the entire morning at Living History Farms, a
500-acre open area museum. Lunch will be served on the
farm. En route to Wisconsin, we have a guided tour of the
Salisbury House and Gardens.
Evening Accommodations at
Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott * Breakfast and Lunch Included
A STEP BACK
IN TIME
September 7 - 11, 2016
HIGHLIGHTS
Visit Living History Farms, Salisbury House
and Gardens, Historic Valley Junction,
Villa Louis Mansion, and 36th Annual
Carriage Classic.
4 Breakfasts * 2 Lunches * 1 Dinner
DAY 3 Johnston / Prairie du Chen
Our morning will be spent in Historic Valley Junction where you will have time to shop in over 100 specialty shops and
enjoy lunch in one of their quaint cafes. Upon arriving in Prairie du Chen, dinner will be at Huckleberry’s. Evening
Accommodations at Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndahm * Breakfast and Dinner Included
DAY 4 Prairie du Chen
The entire day will be spent at the Villa Louis Mansion and attending the 36th Annual Carriage Classic. Lunch will be
served as you participate in judging the “Picnic Class” on the lawn of the mansion. Evening Accommodations at Microtel Inn &
Suites by Wyndahm * Breakfast and Lunch Included
DAY 5 Prairie du Chen / Marshall
Our journey back in time concludes today. Breakfast Included
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HISTORIC
MINNESOTA
A Four Part Series
Tour Four - Southwest MN
September 16 - 18, 2016
Join us for the last of our Historic Minnesota tour
series as we explore and learn about the
southwestern region of Minnesota.
You may be amazed by what you will learn!
For instance, did you know an award winning,
highly acclaimed movie was filmed
at several of southwest Minnesota’s historic sites?
HIGHLIGHTS
Visit Fagen Fighters WWII Museum,
Swensson Farm, Historic Chippewa City,
Runestone Museum, Terrace Mill Historic
District, Lac qui Parle Mission and State
Park, and Minnesota Machinery Museum.
2 Breakfast * 2 Lunches * 1 Dinner
DAY 1 Marshall / Glenwood
Fagen Fighters WWII Museum is just down the road
and our first stop of the tour. Continuing on we take a
guided tour of the Swensson Farm. Following lunch, our
final stop will be Historic Chippewa City where you will
have time to explore on your own after the guided tour.
Dinner is included tonight at Minnewaska House. Evening
Accommodations at Grand Stay Hotel & Suites * Dinner Included
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DAY 2 Glenwood
We drive into Alexandria today to tour the
Runestone Museum. Following lunch we spend our
afternoon exploring Terrace Mill Historic District Evening
Accommodations at Grand Stay Hotel & Suites * Breakfast and
Lunch Included
DAY 3 Glenwood / Marshall
We are heading home today, but have included a
picnic lunch at Laq qui Parle State Park and a
guided tour of the Lac qui Parle Mission. To conclude
our Historic Minnesota tour, we stop in Hanley Falls at the
Minnesota Machinery Museum. Breakfast and Lunch Included
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Part Two - Grand Rapids - August 5 - 7
Part Three - Rochester - August 26 - 28
Part Four - Southwest MN - September 16 - 18
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FALL COLORS OF
NEW ENGLAND
September 22 - October 7, 2016
HIGHLIGHTS
Visit Niagara Falls, Hornblower Niagara
Cruise, Erie Canal Discovery Center, Cold
Hollow Cider Mill, The Café Lafayette
Dinner Train, Castle in the Clouds,
Strawbery Banke Museum, Smoky Quartz
Distillery, Peabody Essex Museum, House
of Seven Gables, U.S.S. Constitution and
Museum, Corning Museum of Glass,
Boston/Salem Tour, JFK Library & Museum,
Mayflower
II,
Plimoth
Plantation,
Martha’s Vineyard, Cape Cod Tour, The
Breakers, Corning Museum of Glass,
and Guided Studebaker Nationl Museum Tour.
12 Breakfasts * 2 Lunches * 2 Dinners
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Join us for this fall spectacular as we catch
the colors from Ontario to Massechusetts and all the
beautiful landscapes and cities in between.
Nothing says fall like New England.
DAY 1 Marshall / Davenport
Today is a travel day as we make our way east. Evening
Accommodations at Comfort Inn & Suites
DAY 2 Davenport / Windsor
Departing Iowa this morning we continue moving east.
Enjoy the beauty of Michigan while en route to
Ontario. Evening Accommodations at Holiday Inn * Breakfast
Included
DAY 3 Windsor / Niagara Falls
Our focus today is Niagara Falls with both a day
viewing and a night illumination viewing.
In
addition, we take the Hornblower Niagara Cruise to
truly experience the Falls. Evening Accommodations at Days Inn
DAY 4 Niagara Falls / Saratoga Springs
The Erie Canal Discovery Center will be our
activity today as we move into New York.
Evening Accommodations at Hilton Garden Inn * Breakfast Included
DAY 5 Saratoga Springs / Lincoln
Moving on to Vermont and New Hampshire, we tour the Cold Hollow Cider Mill and enjoy our evening on
The Cafe’ Lafayette Dinner Train for a 4 course dinner. Evening Accommodations at Rivergreen Resort Hotel * Breakfast
and Dinner Included
DAY 6 Lincoln / York Beach
It is all about the fall colors today as we travel from Vermont to Maine with stops for viewing at
noted locations such as Pemigewasset Scenic View, Sugar Hill, and Rocky Gorge.
A tour of the
Castle in the Clouds completes our day. Evening Accommodations at The Anchorage Inn * Lunch Included
DAY 7 York Beach / Danvers
Traveling through New Hampshire, we take a self-guided tour through the Strawbery Banke Museum. At the Smoky Quartz
Distillery there is a guided tour, tasting, and a parting gift for all. Evening Accommodations at Comfort Inn * Dinner Included
DAY 8 Danvers / Somerville
In Massachusetts we participate in a guided tour of the
Peabody Essex Museum followed by a tour of the
House of Seven Gables.
After lunch at Brothers
Tavern, we enjoy a tour of the U.S.S. Constitution
and the museum. Evening Accommodations at La Quinta Inn &
Suites * Breakfast and Lunch Included
DAY 9 Boston
Enjoy another day in Massachusetts with a full-day
tour of the beautiful cities of Boston and Salem. A
featured tour today will be the Salem Witch Museum. Evening
Accommodations at La Quinta Inn & Suites * Breakfast Included
DAY 10 Somerville / Hyannis
The JFK Library & Museum starts our day and concludes
with guided tours of the Mayflower II and Plimoth
Plantation.
Evening Accommodations at Hampton Inn &
Suites * Breakfast Included
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DAY 11 West Yarmouth / Hyannis
Today is spent touring Martha’s Vineyard with our own personal tour guide.
Inn & Suites * Breakfast Included
Evening Accommodations at Hampton
DAY 12 Hyannis / Middletown
This morning a step-on guide joins us for a tour of the Cape Cod area. Moving into Rhode Island we
enjoy a guided tour of The Breakers mansion. Evening Accommodations at Howard Johnson * Breakfast Included
DAY 13 Middletown / Painted Post
We travel back to New York today with scenic fall viewing along our route. Evening Accommodations at Holiday Inn Express
* Breakfast Included
DAY 14 Painted Post / Westlake
Our day starts with a visit to the Corning Museum of Glass and then moves on to Ohio as we start our journey
home. Evening Accommodations at Hampton Inn Cleveland-Westkake * Breakfast Included
DAY 15 Westlake / Davenport
Continuing our drive home today we stop for a guided tour of the Studebaker National Museum in Indiana. Evening
Accommodations at Comfort Inn & Suites * Breakfast Included
DAY 16 Davenport / Marshall
The Fall Colors of New England tour concludes today. Breakfast Included
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NORSK HOSTFEST
September 28 - October 2, 2016
Norsk Hostfest is North America’s largest Scandinavian festival. The festival features world-class
entertainment, authentic Scandinavian cuisine, Scandinavian handcrafted items
and merchandise, plus a fine dining establishment lead by guest chefs.
Norsk Hostfest celebrates Scandinavian culture from Denmark, Finland,
Iceland, Norway and Sweden. You don’t have to be Scandinavian to enjoy Hostfest!
Photo by Norsk Hostfest
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HIGHLIGHTS
Kansas City is known for its BBQ.
With a tasty combination of smoking and then the
addition of their unique sauces, it makes Kansas
City dining a real experience. There is certainly
more to this weekend than justing eating -- but
in Kansas it all starts with the BBQ!
Visit
Salisbury
House,
The
Original
KC Barbeque Tour, Arabia Steamboat
Museum, and WWI Museum and Memorial.
DAY 1 Marshall / Kansas City
En route to Kansas City today, we stop in Des Moines
for a guided tour of the Salisbury House. Evening
Accommodations at Drury Inn & Suites Airport - Kansas City
KANSAS CITY BBQ
WEEKEND GETAWAY
October 6 - 9, 2016
DAY 2 Kansas City
Take time to relax this morning before we start The
Original KC Barbeque Tour. The tour takes us to four
different locations for sampling as well as a historic tour
of the Kansas City area. Evening Accommodations at Drury
Inn & Suites Airport - Kansas City * Breakfast and Lunch Included
3 Breakfasts * 2 Lunch
DAY 3 Kansas City
Our day begins with a guided tour of the
Arabia Steamboat Museum followed by lunch at BB’s
Lawnside Barbecue. We take the afternoon to visit the WWI
Museum and Memorial. Evening Accommodations at Drury
Inn & Suites Airport - Kansas City * Breakfast and Lunch Included
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DAY 4 Kansas City / Marshall
The Kansas City BBQ Weekend concludes today.
Breakfast Included
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CHURCHILL POLAR
BEAR EXPERIENCE
Multiples Dates Available in
October 2016
Venture north to Canada’s arctic tundra for
this once in a lifetime experience viewing
wild polar bears in their natural habitat. Join us in
Churchill, Manitoba, a land virtually
untouched by human hands.
HIGHLIGHTS
Visit Historic Winnipeg and Churchill, Two Days Polar Bear Viewing in Purpose Built
Tundra Vehicles, Dog Sledding Tour, Heritage Tour, Polar Bear Jail and Cape Merry.
All transportation is included between Winnipeg & Churchill.
5 Breakfasts * 2 Lunches * 1 Dinner
DAY 1 Minneapolis / Winnipeg
Our flight for Winnipeg leaves today.
Accommodations at Hilton Suites Winnipeg Airport
Evening
DAY 2 Winnipeg / Churchill
We take our second flight today arriving in Churchill.
Evening Accommodations at Arctic Lodge * Breakfast Included
DAY 3 - 4 Churchill
We will be spending the next two days exploring the tundra
and boreal forest of the Hudson Bay coastline in search of
the majestic polar bear. Wildlife viewing of arctic fox, hare,
camouflaged
ptarmigan,
and
snowy
owls.
Dog sledding activities are also a part of our
adventure. Optional tours are available for purchase.
Evening Accommodations at Arctic Lodge * Breakfast and Lunch
Included Both Days - Dinner One Evening.
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DAY 5 Churchill / Winnipeg
Today’s activities include a cultural and heritage tour and
a visit to historic Cape Merry, as well as a visit to ‘Polar
Bear Jail’. In the afternoon we catch our flight back to
Winnipeg. Evening Accommodations Hilton Suites Winnipeg Airport
* Breakfast Included
DAY 6 Winnipeg / Minneapolis
There will be time to explore Winnipeg today
prior to taking our return flight home. Breakfast Included
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CHRISTMAS
IN BRANSON
November 11 - 16, 2016
Always a favorite, the Christmas in Branson tour
will definitely put you in the Christmas spirit.
Scheduled entertainment will include both
new and traditional favorites.
HIGHLIGHTS
Visit Daniel O’Donnell, Moses at the Sight &
Sound Theatre, Maxine “A Christmas
Carol”, Mt. Pleasant Winery, Million
Dollar Quartet, Festival of Lights, The Bretts,
Pierce Arrow, The Duttons, and Fantastic
Caverns.
5 Breakfasts * 1 Lunch * 1 Dinner
DAY 1 Home / Meriam
Today is a travel day as we begin our holiday
travels. Evening Accommodations at Drury Inn Shawnee Mission
DAY 2 Merriam / Branson
We arrive in Branson this morning. Our first show
of the trip is the Daniel O’Donnell show at Welk
Resort. This evening’s entertainment is at the Sight
and Sound Theatre for a production of Moses. Evening
Accommodations at Barrington Hotel & Suites * Breakfast
and Dinner Included
DAY 3 Branson
Our morning begins with a production of
Maxine “A Christmas Carol” at the Andy Williams
Moon River Theatre. After lunch we are off to the
Mt. Pleasant Winery for a tour and tasting. We have a
full evening with a show featuring the Million Dollar
Quartet and the lights and sounds of the
Branson Festival of Lights. Evening Accommodations at
Barrington Hotel & Suites * Breakfast and Lunch Included
DAY 4 Branson
The Bretts at Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theatre
starts our day off followed by a spectacular variety show
with Pierce Arrow. The Duttons, at the Dutton Family
Theater Complex, is our evening entertainment. Evening
Accommodations at Barrington Hotel & Suites * Breakfast Included
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DAY 5 Branson / Overland Park
As we start our drive home, we stop in Springfield to
experience Fantastic Caverns. Evening Accommodations at
Drury Inn * Breakfast Included
DAY 6 Overland Park / Home
Our Branson holiday journey comes to an end. Breakfast
Included
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CHRISTMAS
MYSTERY
December 1 - 4, 2016
HIGHLIGHTS
Visit over 7 different attractions and of course
time for holiday dining and shopping.
Our Christmas Mystery tour will be filled
with true holiday wonders. Think of it as a gift
under the Christmas tree.
You don’t know what it is,
but you just know you will love it!
Prices Start At $699
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3 Breakfasts * 2 Dinners
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A COUNTRY
CHRISTMAS
In Memphis and Nashville
December 5 - 12, 2016
Christmas is a magical time in Memphis and
Nashville. The city lights change from
honkytonk neon gold to festive holiday reds, greens,
golds, and silver and the music turns to
holiday favorites. Although it is rare to see
a white Christmas in this area, we certainly won’t
miss the snow!
HIGHLIGHTS
DAY 1 Marshall / Keokuk
Today is a travel day with Keokuk, Iowa as our
evening destination. Evening Accommodations at Quality Inn
DAY 2 Keokuk / Memphis
We arrive in Memphis this afternoon and begin our
Country Christmas with a dazzling Elvis Holiday Dinner
Show
at
the
New
Daisy
Theater.
Evening
Accommodations Quality Inn * Breakfast and Dinner Included
DAY 3 Memphis
Starting the day with a Merry, Merry Mojo Tour, our
musical guide shows us all the sights of Memphis,
including visits to Sun Studio and the Rock n’ Soul Museum.
Our visit to Graceland Mansion features a
mansion tour of Graceland at Christmas, the automobile
museum, and the Sincerely Elvis Exhibit. A special
dinner buffet will also be served at the museum complex.
Evening Accommodations Provided * Breakfast and Dinner Included
DAY 4 Memphis / Nashville
In Nashville today we take a guided tour
showcasing the best of the music city. We return to Gaylord
Opryland Resort for a Christmas Show and dinner in the
Ballroom. Evening Accommodations at Gaylord Opryland Resort &
Convention Center * Breakfast and Dinner Included
DAY 5 Nashville
Our morning begins with a guided tour of Andrew
Jackson’s Hermitage Mansion, followed by a luncheon cruise
on the General Jackson Showboat. After a visit to the Country
Music Hall of Fame & Museum we are off to the Grand Ole
Opry House for ‘Holiday Production’. Evening Accommodations
at Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center * Lunch Included
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Visit Elvis Holiday Dinner Show at New Daisy
Theater, Merry, Merry MoJo Tour, Private
Evening Tour of Graceland Mansion,
Sincerely Elvis Exhibit, City Tour of
Nashville, Nashville Country Christmas
Dinner and Show, Andrew Jackson’s
Hermitage
Mansion,
General
Jackson
Showboat
Luncheon
Cruise,
Country
Music Hall of Fame & Museum, Grand Ole
Opry House Holiday Production, Christmas
Activities include ICE! and Treasures for the
Holidays, Delta River Flatboat Ride,
Grand Ole Opry Holiday Show at Ryman
Auditorium, and Christmas Concert at
Cathedral
Basilica
of
St.
Louis
4 Breakfast * 1 Lunch * 3 Dinners
Prices Start At $2,089
(Per Person Double Occupancy)
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DAY 6 Nashville
Today is a free day to explore and take in a few of the included events at your leisure, such as ICE!,
Treasures for the Holidays, and don’t forget the Delta River Flatboat Ride inside the resort. Together we attend the
Grand Ole Opry show at the Ryman Auditorium. Evening Accommodations at Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
DAY 7 Nashville / Canton
We start our trek home today. In St. Louis we attend a holiday concert at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis. Evening
Accommodations at Centerstone Inn
DAY 8 Canton / Marshall
Our Country Christmas Tour comes to an end today. Breakfast Included
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GENERAL INFORMATION
MAKING RESERVATIONS: Contact us toll free at 1-800-669-1309 or 1-507-532-5536. You may also contact us via our
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Please provide your full contact information as well as the tour name and date. We will contact you with further details
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RESERVATION: Reservations made by phone can be held up to three days, pending receipt of your deposit.
DEPOSITS: Deposits for extended motor coach tours are $200.00 per person unless stated otherwise.
PAYMENTS: Cash, personal check, credit cards, and debit cards are accepted. You must utilize the same form of payment for both deposits and final payments. Please note that credit card prices are slightly higher due to processing charges.
FINAL PAYMENTS: Your reservation confirmation will indicate the due date for final payment.
CANCELLATIONS: You may cancel your motor coach reservation for any reason thirty days prior to departure and
receive 100% refund based on monies recoverable by Southwest Tour and Travel unless otherwise stated.
TRAVEL PROTECTION: Travel protection is offered for all tours and leisure travel. These policies will protect you from
financial loss should illness or death prevent you from traveling. Contact our team members for further details.
INCLUSIONS: All items noted in the tour descriptions are included unless otherwise noted.
TOUR DOCUMENTS: All necessary information will be sent to you approximately 14 days prior to departure. This will
include an itinerary, your departure time, place, hotel listing, and luggage tags.
ROOM SHARING ARRANGEMENT: Tour participants not wishing to travel alone may request a traveling companion.
Please contact our office for details.
ITINERARY VARIATIONS: The tour price and itinerary is subject to change without notice due to energy surcharges
and other factors beyond the control of Southwest Tour and Travel.
GRATUITIES: Tour gratuities and tips are included in the price of your tour. Gratuities for your tour director and driver
are not included. The suggested gratuity for your tour director is $2-$3 per day and the driver is $2-$3 per day. These
should be related to the service received and is solely your discretion.
LUGGAGE: Each person is allowed one large suitcase (50 lb. maximum) that will be handled for you throughout the tour.
In addition, a small overnight case or tote bag may be brought onboard the motor coach. These items will be your responsibility. Southwest Tour and Travel accepts no liability for loss or damage of luggage. Report any issues immediately to the
tour director.
DEPARTURE POINTS: All extended tours originate at designated locations: Marshall, Willmar, Luverne, Worthington,
Jackson, Fairmont, Mankato, Sioux Falls and Brookings. Additional pickup points are scheduled based on the tour routing. Courtesy shuttle transportation will be provided upon request for ten or more people departing from the same location
on most motor coach tours. Some exceptions may apply.
SMOKING/LIQUOR: No smoking, chewing tobacco, or open liquor is allowed on the motor coach. Frequent stops are
made to accommodate those wishing to smoke. Southwest Tour and Travel reserves the right to not transport a person or
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SEATING ARRANGEMENTS: We encourage all travelers to rotate seats during the tour. It is the discretion of the tour
director the method and occasions the rotation will occur.
PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION: All travelers need a government issued photo ID for all travel. In addition, Southwest
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CLOTHING: Our team members can provide clothing and shoe recommendations for any and all travel for your convenience.
PARKING: Free parking is available at designated locations. We can assist in making parking arrangements at other pickup points. Southwest Tour and Travel accepts no liability for damage to your vehicle.
AIRLINE TICKETS: We assume no liability for any actions of the airlines such as flight delays, flight cancellation, or
equipment failures. Any financial loss due to the actions of the airline is not the responsibility of Southwest Tour and
Travel.
WEATHER & OTHER DELAYS: Additional expenses incurred due to circumstances beyond our control, for motor
coach or leisure travel, will not be the responsibility of Southwest Tour and Travel.
Tours are operated by Southwest Coaches, Inc. DBA Southwest Tour and Travel of Marshall, Minnesota. Southwest Tour and
Travel acts only as an agent for tour members in arranging accommodations, transportation, sightseeing, admissions, and restaurants.
Southwest Tour and Travel, because of its status as an agent and because it maintains no control over the personnel, equipment, or
operations of these travel service suppliers, does not assume any responsibility for and cannot be held liable for any personal injury,
property damage, or other loss, accident, delay inconvenience, or irregularity from whatever cause during a trip. Southwest Tour and
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whenever Southwest Tour and Travel deems such a change to be necessary for the betterment of the tour or to cancel any tour if the
circumstances require. No person, other than an authorized representative of Southwest Tour and Travel by a document in writing, is
authorized to vary, add, or waive any term or condition herein.
Southwest Tour and Travel is not responsible for any typographical errors. Prices are subject to change without notice. Tour prices are
subject to airline tax increases, fuel surcharges and other factors beyond our control.
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2016 Southwest Tour & Travel Tours
Florida Winter Getaway
Let’s Cruise Texas
California’s Pacific Coast
American Passion Play
America’s Historic East Coast
The Enchanting South
Discover Panama
Holland Tulip Festival
May Mystery Tour
Historic Minnesota Twin Cities - Part 1
The Big Apple - New York City
Sister’s Oregon Quilt Tour
American Steamboat Tour
The Sounds & Tastes of Memphis
Spirit of Alaska
Spectacular Canadian Rockies
Historic MN North - Part 2
Michigan Featuring Mackinac Island
Riding the Historic Trains of Colorado
Historic MN Southeast - Part 3
American Civil War
Exploring Nova Scotia
A Step Back in Time
Historic MN Southwest - Part 4
Fall Colors of New England
Norsk Hostfest
Kansas City BBQ Weekend Getaway
Churchill Polar Bear Experience
Christmas in Branson
Christmas Mystery Tour
A Country Christmas in Memphis & Nashville
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January 24 - February 9
February 13 - 27
February 25 - March 14
March 31 - April 4
April 4 - 16
April 5 - 14
April 21 - 30
May 10 - 14
May 17 - 21
June 10 - 12
June 21 - 26
July 5 - 10
July 2 - 12
July 3 - 10
July 15 - 27
July 30 - August 8
August 5 - 7
August 6 - 12
August 17 - 26
August 26 - 28
September 1 - 15
September 6 - 22
September 7 - 11
September 16 - 18
September 22 - October 7
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