Departing on various dates throughout July and August 2015 The Medora Musical is a two-hour professionally-produced musical variety show performed in the outdoor Burning Hills Amphitheatre located in the heart of the North Dakota Badlands at Medora. The Medora Musical offers: Wholesome, family friendly entertainment A mix of modern country, western, gospel and patriotic music A talented cast of singers and dancers from across the US A live band on stage Live horses on stage Nationally known variety acts Historic, patriotic themes dedicated to Theodore Roosevelt Modern conveniences for your comfort Day 1: We leave the Black Hills early and head north to Medora ND making comfort stops & lunch stop enroute. We arrive in Medora early afternoon and check into our hotel. After some time to freshen up, we depart the hotel to visit Chateau de Mores. Located southwest of Medora, this site memorializes the life and activities in North Dakota of Antoine de Vallombrosa, the Marquis de Mores, who arrived in 1883. Among his enterprises were a beef packing plant, a stagecoach line, a freighting company, refrigerated railway cars, cattle and sheep raising, land ownership, and a new town which he called Medora, in honor of his wife. Chateau de Mores This 26-room, two-story frame building was built in 1883 as the summer residence of the Marquis's family. The Chateau is now a historic house museum and contains many of the original furnishings and personal effects of the de Mores family. After our time at the Chateau, its time to leave for our evening of entertainment and delicious food - the famous Pitchfork Fondue! We will enjoy a unique western meal with a magnificent North Dakota sunset as a backdrop… savor your steak while you are serenaded with western melodies performed live by cast members of the Medora Musical. Supper is served at the Tjaden Terrace adjacent to the Burning Hills Amphitheatre. Menu: Ribeye Steak fondued on a pitchfork, baked potatoes, baked beans, coleslaw, fresh fruits and vegetables, garlic toast, double chocolate brownies, lemonade, coffee, and water. Additional beverages available for purchase. After supper then it’s time to go to our reserved seating for the Medora Musical. You will enjoy a mix of modern country, western, gospel and patriotic music plus a talented cast of singers and dancers from across the US. There’s everything from live horses on stage to nationally known variety acts. Sit back and revel in the historic, patriotic themes dedicated to Theodore Roosevelt. A great fun filled evening suitable for the whole family. After the show we return to the hotel for overnight Day 2: We leave the hotel this morning and travel on the Theodore Roosevelt National Park Loop Road. Welcome to Theodore Roosevelt National Park...The Badlands...some call it "The Land God Forgot", others call it one of the most mysterious and beautiful places on Earth, still others liken its rugged terrain and awe inspiring rock formations to a lunar landscape. No matter what one sees in the Badlands, one thing is for certain..."This broken country has been called always, by Indians, French voyagers, and American trappers alike, the Bad Lands." - Theodore Roosevelt. Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota's #1 tourist attraction is a 70,446 acre park located in west central North Dakota. Collectively known as the "Badlands. After our visit and a quick tour around downtown, we begin our journey back South. Again appropriate stops will be made for lunch and comfort breaks. We estimate arriving back in the Black Hills between 4pm & 5pm Itinerary at a glance Price: $395 (pp based on double occupancy) Single: add $90 Triple: deduct $10 Departure dates Departure Date 1 Departure Date 3 Start: Tuesday July 7th 2015 Ends: Wednesday July 8th 2015 Start: Tuesday August 4th 2015 Ends: Wednesday August 5th 2015 Departure Date 2 Departure Date 4 Start: Tuesday July 21st 2015 Ends: Wednesday July 22nd 2015 Starts: Tuesday August 18th 2015 Ends: Wednesday August 19th 2015 What's included? Round trip luxury transportation Entrance Fees & Tour of the Chateau Supper and Show on day 1 1 night’s accommodation based on double occupancy Breakfast on day 2 Tour of Theodore Roosevelt National Park & entrance fees included Fully escorted All baggage handling & taxes included How to book $150pp deposit Balance due approximately six weeks prior to the departure date Weather The weather in Medora is normally pleasant at this time of year - refer to weather.com for average temperatures. Travel Advice Please visit the travel advice section of this site for further information and government advisories and warnings. 1-888-788-6777 abstravelgroup.com ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ABS Travel Group | 945 Enchantment Road, Rapid City, South Dakota, 57701, USA 1-888-788-6777 | 1-605-791-2520 Fax 605-791-2618