2014
Tour Brochure
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Table of Contents
One Day Tours
A Day on Your Own…………………………………………..
Turning Stone………………………………………………….
Philadelphia Flower Show……………………………………
Moses …………………………….……………………………
Made In America……..…………….………………………….
Shrek …….….………………….………………………………
Mystery Trip………………….....……………………………...
Gamblers Paradise……………………………………………
Kutztown Folk Festival…...…………………………………..
Cooperstown…………….. …………………………………..
Statue of Liberty..……………………………………………..
Coal Mine……………………....……………………………...
Hidden Valley Animal Park…………..………………………
Lockport Locks….…………………………………………….
Niagara Falls Aquarium + Maid of the Mist………………..
Bloomsburg Fair…...………………………………………….
Above and Below the Grand Canyon……………………….
Mohegan Sun………………………………………………….
Apple Festival………………………………………………….
Christmas in Susquehanna Valley…………………………..
Polar Bear Express……………………………………………
Radio City Music Hall…………………………………………
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Multi Day Tours
Hershey/Lancaster…...………………………………………
Mayberry Fall Foliage..………………………………………
Vermont…………………….....………………………………
Oglebay Resort………………...……………………………
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The Choice is
yours. We have two different games.
These will be one day trips:
July 26th—Yankees vs. Blue Jays
1:05PM Game Time
August 23rd—Yankees vs. White Sox
1:05PM Game Time
Price—$125
Departs:
Arrives:
5:45am Ithaca-Behind the Ramada
6:00am Ithaca-Green St. Bus Shelter
6:20am Dryden-TC3 Parking Lot 5
6:40am Cortlandville-Old Firehouse Rt 281
7:00am Marathon-4 Corners
7:25am Binghamton-Cracker Barrel
8:30pm Binghamton-Cracker Barrel
8:55pm Marathon-4 Corners
9:15pm Cortlandville-Old Firehouse Rt 281
9:35pm Dryden-TC3 Parking Lot 5
9:55pm Ithaca-Green St. Bus Shelter
10:10pm Ithaca-Behind the Ramada
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New York City!
A day on your own in the Big Apple
The third Saturday of each month we travel to the
Big Apple. We only make a rest stop on the way to
NYC so please feel free to bring refreshments (no
glass please). Your escort will assist you, answer
any questions you may have, and also provide you
with a map. We drop off at Bryant Park (42nd St &
6th Ave) or at Macy’s (34th St. & 7th Ave.)
Departure will be from Bryant Park ONLY
at 8:00pm sharp!!
Dates:
Mar 15
Apr 19
May 17
Jun 21
Jul 19
Aug 16
Sep 20
Oct 18
Nov 15
Nov 29
Dec 6
Dec 13
Dec 17
Dec 27
Dec 17*
Special Mid-week
Price: $60 per person
Departs:
Arrives:
5:45am Ithaca-Behind the Ramada
6:00am Ithaca-Green St. Bus Shelter
6:20am Dryden-TC3 Parking Lot 5
6:40am Cortlandville-Old Firehouse Rt 281
7:00am Marathon-4 Corners
7:25am Binghamton-Cracker Barrel
11:15pm Binghamton-Cracker Barrel
11:40pm Marathon-4 Corners
12:00am Cortlandville-Old Firehouse Rt 281
12:15am Dryden-TC3 Parking Lot 5
12:30am Ithaca-Green St. Bus Shelter
12:45am Ithaca-Behind the Ramada
Try your luck at Turning Stone Casino
on the first Wednesday of the month.
You will receive your choice of:
$25 in free play and a $5 meal credit
or
$20 for Bingo and a $5 meal credit
2014
Price: $31 per person
Feb 5
Mar 5
Apr 2
May 7
Jun 4
Jul 2
Aug 6
Sep 3
Oct 1
Nov 5
Dec 3
www.turningstone.com
Departs:
Arrives:
8:00am Horseheads-Park&Ride next to
Tate Equipment
8:10am Alpine Junction
8:25am Newfield Fire Station
8:40am Ithaca-Green St. Bus Shelter
9:00am Ithaca-Behind the Ramada
6:45pm Ithaca-Behind the Ramada
7:00pm Ithaca-Green St. Bus Shelter
7:15pm Newfield Fire Station
7:30pm Alpine Junction
7:40pm Horseheads-Park& Ride next to
Tate Equipment
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Philadelphia
Flower
Show
Sunday, March 2
Tuesday, March 4
The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show is an
annual event at the Pennsylvania Convention
Center in March. It is the world’s
oldest and largest indoor flower show, attracting more than 260,000 people
annually. The Show features large-scale gardens, elaborate landscapes, and overthe-top floral creations.
Visitor Suggestions
First time to the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show? Here are some tips to make the
most of your experience.
Dress for the occasion. There’s a lot to see, so comfortable shoes are a must.
Dress in layers as it can get chilly on the Show floor.
Take notes. Jot down the name of plants you like or the contact information of
exhibitors, or snap a photo of your favorite exhibits.
Identify yourself. If you are a PHS member, bring your Membership ID, which
entitles you to discounts at the Flower Show Store and other retail locations.
Plan the day. Check the schedule of events on the Flower Show App, website, or
upon arrival at the Convention Center. There are lectures, demonstrations,
culinary displays, book signings, and more that you don’t want to miss.
Make a shopping list. The Flower Show is a shopper’s paradise. Think ahead to
spring and what you might want for the months ahead. Throwing a party?
Planning a garden bed? Considering a new hobby? Redecorating a room?
Chances are the things you need can be found on the Show floor.
Price: $101 per person
www.theflowershow.com
Departs:
Arrives:
6:15am Ithaca–Behind the Ramada Inn
6:30am Ithaca–Green St Bus Shelter
6:50am Dryden–TC3 Parking Lot 5
7:10am Cortlandville–Old Firehouse Rt 281
7:30am Marathon–4 Corners
7:55am Binghamton–Cracker Barrel
9:45pm Binghamton–Cracker Barrel
10:10pm Marathon–4 Corners
10:30pm Cortlandville–Old Firehouse Rt 281
10:45pm Dryden–TC3 Parking Lot 5
11:00pm Ithaca–Green St Bus Shelter
11:15pm Ithaca–Behind the Ramada Inn
Tuesday, April 8
The parting of the Red Sea... the
Burning Bush... the Plagues... the
Ten Commandments ... finally ... the greatest
Biblical epic of the Old Testament comes to life on
the Sight & Sound stage in Lancaster County, PA Moses! Journey back through time and relive the
golden splendor and pride of ancient Egypt, the
poverty and oppression of the Hebrew slaves and
the humble, broken man that God raised up to
become their deliverer. Not only will you be
completely immersed in the spectacular, epic
events of the story, but you will experience the
humanity of Moses and the children of Israel as
they struggle for faith, freedom and belonging.
Dinner? Don’t worry about
it. Dinner buffet is included
at Miller's Smorgasbord &
Bakery.
Price: $163 per person
Departs:
7:30am Ithaca-Behind the Ramada Inn
7:45am Ithaca-Green St Bus Shelter
8:05am Dryden-TC3 Parking Lot 5
8:25am Cortlandville-Old Firehouse Rt 281
8:45am Marathon-4 Corners
9:10am Binghamton-Cracker Barrel
www.sight-sound.com
Arrives:
10:45pm Binghamton-Cracker Barrel
11:10pm Marathon-4 Corners
11:30pm Cortlandville-Old Firehouse Rt 281
11:50pm Dryden-TC3 Parking Lot 5
12:10am Ithaca-Green St Bus Shelter
12:25am Ithaca-Behind the Ramada Inn
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Did you know that the “Made in America” Stamp can
be put on any product that consists of 50% foreign
materials? For the Made In America Store the 50/50
products don’t fly! Located in the small town of Elma,
NY, just 10 minutes from Buffalo, the Made In America
Store works to provide its customers with quality, 100%
American made products. They do all the research so
we can be absolutely sure that when we shop there,
we are buying 100% American made products! Lunch
is included today and we will also make a stop at
Kutter’s Cheese Store in Corfu for a wine/cheese
tasting. Also, on the way home we will
make a stop at Vidler’s in East
Aurora, the world’s largest Five
and Dime Store!
Price: $79 per person
Departs:
6:45am Cortlandville–Old Firehouse Rt 281
7:00am Dryden–TC3 Parking Lot 5
7:20am Ithaca–Behind the Ramada Inn
7:35am Ithaca–Green St. Bus Shelter
7:55am Trumansburg—Salo Drive
Arrives:
7:15pm Trumansburg—Salo Drive
7:35pm Ithaca—Green Street Bus Shelter
7:50pm Ithaca—Behind the Ramada Inn
8:10pm Dryden—TC3 Parking Lot 5
8:25pm Cortlandville—Old Firehouse Rt 281
Saturday,
June 14
It’s part romance, part
twisted fairytale and fun for everyone! Things get
ugly when an unseemly ogre shows up to rescue a
feisty princess. Throw in a donkey who won’t shut
up, a villain with a SHORT temper, a cookie with an
attitude and over a dozen other fairytale misfits,
and you’ve got a mess that calls for a real hero…
Shrek, at the Dutch Apple Theatre. Buffet meal is
included. Come and join the fun.
Price: $134 per person
www.dutchapple.com
Departs:
5:30am Ithaca-Behind the Ramada Inn
5:45am Ithaca-Green St Bus Shelter
6:05am Dryden-TC3 Parking Lot 5
6:25am Cortlandville-Old Firehouse Rt 281
6:45am Marathon-4 Corners
7:10am Binghamton-Cracker Barrel
Arrives:
8:45pm Binghamton-Cracker Barrel
9:10pm Marathon-4 Corners
9:30pm Cortlandville-Old Firehouse Rt 281
9:50pm Dryden-TC3 Parking Lot 5
10:10pm Ithaca-Green St Bus Shelter
10:25pm Ithaca-Behind the Ramada Inn
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Mystery: anything that is kept secret. Take a
break from your daily demands and let us
plan this day for you.
In this day and age where we are all
connected, throw caution to the wind and
come along with us on this mystery trip.
Lunch will be provided.
Price: $108 per person
Departs:
Arrives:
6:45am Ithaca–Behind the Ramada Inn
7:00am Ithaca–Green St. Bus Shelter
7:20am Dryden–TC3 Parking Lot 5
7:40am Cortlandville–Old Firehouse Rt 281
6:00pm Cortlandville–Old Firehouse Rt 281
6:20pm Dryden–TC3 Parking Lot 5
6:40pm Ithaca–Green St. Bus Shelter
6:55pm Ithaca–Behind the Ramada Inn
Gambler’s
Paradise
Saturday, June 21
Double your luck! Join us as we visit two
casinos, Turning
Stone Casino and
Vernon Downs, in
one day. We will
spend four hours at
Turning Stone where
you can enjoy an array of many forms of
gambling. We will then
travel to Vernon
Downs where you can
enjoy slots plus horse
racing. Included will
be bonuses at each
casino and a delicious buffet at Vernon
Downs.
Price: $81 per person
www.vernondowns.com
www.turningstone.com
Departs:
Arrives:
9:45am Ithaca–Behind the Ramada Inn
10:05am Ithaca–Green St. Bus Shelter
10:25am Dryden–TC3 Parking Lot 5
10:45am Cortlandville–Old Firehouse Rt 281
11:45pm Cortlandville–Old Firehouse Rt 281
12:00am Dryden–TC3 Parking Lot 5
12:20am Ithaca–Green St. Bus Shelter
12:35am Ithaca–Behind the Ramada Inn
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Kutztown Folk
Festival
Saturday, June 28
Nothing tops the good oldfashioned summer fun at the 65th Kutztown Folk
Festival.
This family-oriented festival offers over 200
demonstrating craftsmen, 2,000 beautifully handmade quilts, folk life
demonstrations, six stages
for entertainment, lots of
children’s activities, and the
best Pennsylvania Dutch
food anywhere.
Price: $88 per person
www.kutztownfestival.com
Departs:
Arrives:
6:45am Ithaca–Behind the Ramada Inn
7:00am Ithaca–Green St. Bus Shelter
7:20am Dryden–TC3 Parking Lot 5
7:40amCortlandville–Old Firehouse Rt281
8:00am Marathon–4 Corners
8:25am Binghamton–Cracker Barrel
8:30pm Binghamton–Cracker Barrel
8:55pm Marathon–4 Corners
9:15pm Cortlandville–Old Firehouse Rt 281
9:35pm Dryden–TC3 Parking Lot 5
9:55pm Ithaca–Green St. Bus Shelter
10:10pm Ithaca–Behind the Ramada Inn
Cooperstown
Tuesday,
July 8
Our travel today takes us to Cooperstown where
you will enjoy a cruise aboard the Glimmerglass
Queen. Lunch will be included at the Otesaga
Resort Hotel in Cooperstown. We will also take a
visit to The Fly Creek Cider Mill where you can see
a working water-powered cider mill, farm winery,
and a mill store marketplace. The Fly Creek Cider
Mill earned it’s reputation in 1856 for its delicious
sweet apple cider. You can also wander through
their Mill Store Marketplace to discover a
cornucopia of great foods, from apple salsa and
homemade fudge to cave-aged cheese and pickled
garlic.
www.flycreekcidermill.com
Price: $104 per person
Departs:
Arrives:
7:25am Ithaca-Behind the Ramada
7:40am Ithaca-Green St Bus Shelter
8:00am Dryden-TC3 Parking Lot 5
8:20am Cortlandville-Old Firehouse Rt 281
8:40am Marathon—4 corners
9:55am Binghamton—Cracker Barrel
5:15pm Binghamton—Cracker Barrel
5:40pm Marathon—4 corners
6:00pm Cortlandville-Old Firehouse Rt 281
6:20pm Dryden-TC3 Parking Lot 5
6:40pm Ithaca-Green St. Bus Shelter
6:55pm Ithaca-Behind the Ramada
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The Statue of Liberty and
Ellis Island
Tuesday, July 15
We will board the ferry at Liberty State Park in
Jersey City, NJ to travel to Ellis Island and the
Statue of Liberty. Ferry ride and monument access
pass included. (Monument access passes subject
to change at their discretion). Feel free to bring
refreshments (no glass please). There will be a
rest stop on the way with a dinner stop (on your
own) on our return home.
Price: $98 per person
www.statueofliberty.org
Departs:
Arrives:
5:45am Ithaca–Behind the Ramada Inn
6:00am Ithaca–Green St. Bus Shelter
6:20am Dryden–TC3 Parking Lot 5
6:40am Cortlandville–Old Firehouse Rt 281
7:00am Marathon–4 Corners
7:25am Binghamton–Cracker Barrel
9:30pm Binghamton–Cracker Barrel
9:55pm Marathon–4 Corners
10:15pm Cortlandville–Old Firehouse Rt 281
10:35pm Dryden–TC3 Parking Lot 5
10:55pm Ithaca–Green St. Bus Shelter
11:10pm Ithaca–Behind the Ramada Inn
Coal Mine
Saturday, July 19
On our visit today, we will be visiting the
Lackawanna Coal Mine In Scranton’s
McDade Park. This experience will take you
300 feet underground to explore the Coal
Mine. The Tour will start and end in a car
with a guided walking tour in between. This
tour includes a break for lunch at Cracker
Barrel (Lunch Included) then it is off to
Eckley’s Miner Village for a tour of the daily
life of the 19th Century coal miner and their
family.
Price: $110 per person
Departs:
Arrives:
6:25am Ithaca–Behind the Ramada Inn
6:40am Ithaca–Green St. Bus Shelter
7:00am Dryden–TC3 Parking Lot 5
7:20am Cortlandville–Old Firehouse Rt 281
7:40am Marathon–4 Corners
8:55am Binghamton–Cracker Barrel
5:45pm Binghamton–Cracker Barrel
6:10pm Marathon–4 Corners
6:30pm Cortlandville–Old Firehouse Rt 281
6:50pm Dryden–TC3 Parking Lot 5
7:10pm Ithaca–Green St. Bus Shelter
7:25pm Ithaca–Behind the Ramada Inn
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Hidden
Valley
Animal Park
Saturday,
August 2
Looking for a good summer
getaway with the kids? Don’t look any farther.
Today, we will visit the Hidden Valley Animal
Adventure. Their animal park tours are great for
people of all ages. The guided trolley will take you
over two miles of trails with many new animals and
unexpected sights on every turn.
Make sure to bring your camera to capture every
moment of the extraordinary wildlife. Get away with
us for this spectacular family event! On the way
home, enjoy at stop at Oliver’s Candies to satisfy
that sweet tooth.
Don’t worry about lunch. A lunch buffet is included
in your trip.
Price: $112 per person
Departs:
www.hiddenvalleyadventure.com
7:00am Cortlandville–Old Firehouse Rt 281
7:20am Dryden-TC3 Parking Lot 5
7:40am Ithaca-Behind the Ramada Inn
7:55am Ithaca-Green St Bus Shelter
8:15am Trumansburg-Salo Drive
Arrives:
7:30pm Trumansburg-Salo Drive
7:50pm Ithaca-Green St Bus Shelter
8:05pm Ithaca-Behind the Ramada Inn
8:25pm Dryden-TC3 Parking Lot 5
8:45pm Cortlandbille-Old Firehouse Rt 281
Lockport
Locks
Tuesday, August 12
Experience a unique 2-hour
cruise which includes
"locking through" and being
raised the 49 ft. elevation of the
Niagara Escarpment (the same one that creates
Niagara Falls) in the only double set of locks on the
Erie Canal. You will pass under bridges that raise
straight up, see water cascade over Lockport's
famous "Flight of Five" 1840's locks, and travel
through the solid walls of the "rock cut" as your
Coast Guard licensed captain describes the
architecture, sights, and folklore
along the way. Lunch will be
included. We will also make a stop
at Kutter’s Cheese on the way
home.
Price: $107 per person
Departs:
Arrives:
6:00am Cortlandville–Old Firehouse Rt 281
6:20am Dryden-TC3 Parking Lot 5
6:40am Ithaca-Behind the Ramada Inn
6:55am Ithaca-Green St Bus Shelter
7:15am Trumansburg-Salo Drive
6:45pm Trumansburg-Salo Drive
7:05pm Ithaca-Green St Bus Shelter
7:20pm Ithaca-Behind the Ramada Inn
7:40pm Dryden-TC3 Parking Lot 5
8:00pm Cortlandbille-Old Firehouse Rt 281
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Niagara Falls
Aquarium and Maid
of the Mist
Saturday, August 23
Start out your day today
with a ride on the “Maid of
the Mist.” Then from there
enjoy The Aquarium of
Niagara Falls, opened as a
privately owned
corporation on June 12,
1965. Founded by a small group of chemists and
scientists to introduce an artificial seawater, the
Aquarium of Niagara Falls quickly became a model
for the operation of inland aquaria. Technology was
applied for the first time on a large scale in the
preparation, handling and
management of synthetic seawater.
Price: $99 per person
Departs:
Arrives:
5:45am Ithaca–Behind the Ramada Inn
6:00am Ithaca–Green St. Bus Shelter
6:20am Dryden–TC3 Parking Lot 5
6:40am Cortlandville–Old Firehouse Rt 281
7:00am Marathon–4 Corners
7:25am Binghamton–Cracker Barrel
8:30pm Binghamton–Cracker Barrel
8:55pm Marathon–4 Corners
9:15pm Cortlandville–Old Firehouse Rt 281
9:35pm Dryden–TC3 Parking Lot 5
9:55pm Ithaca–Green St. Bus Shelter
10:10pm Ithaca–Behind the Ramada Inn
Bloomsburg
Fair
Tuesday,
September 23
We are inviting you and your family to come with us today
to visit the largest fair in PA. And one of the largest on the
east coast! This week long event has many attractions,
including many different food stands, rides, concerts, and
much more.
It all came about because of the enthusiasm of one man,
Dr. John Taggart. He had visited a county fair in the
northern part of Pennsylvania earlier in the summer.
Impressed by the values to a community of an agricultural
exhibition, he convinced others of the benefits that could
come from such a movement in Columbia County.
Very little is known about the first few years of the fair.
Presumably it began as a one-day production. By 1857, it
was running for two days. In 1858, and continuing until the
late 1870's. It was a three-day fair. About 1878, four days of
the fair were being held. In 1892,
it began operating for five days.
Price: $79 per person
www.bloomsburgfair.com
Departs:
6:45am Ithaca–Behind the Ramada Inn
7:00am Ithaca–Green St. Bus Shelter
7:20am Dryden–TC3 Parking Lot 5
7:40am Cortlandville–Old Firehouse Rt 281
8:00am Marathon–4 Corners
8:25am Binghamton–Cracker Barrel
Arrives:
7:30pm Binghamton–Cracker Barrel
7:55pm Marathon–4 Corners
8:15pm Cortlandville–Old Firehouse Rt 281
8:35pm Dryden–TC3 Parking Lot 5
8:50pm Ithaca–Green St. Bus Shelter
9:05pm Ithaca–Behind the Ramada Inn
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Above and Below
the Grand
Canyon
Tuesday, October 7
Enjoy a guided tour of the Grand Canyon of
Pennsylvania and the Pine Creek Gorge, the PA
Canyon area stretches for over 45 miles with
depths of nearly 1500 feet. And to add to the
adventure, we will be taken below the Grand
Canyon in a horse drawn covered wagon. It's
dynamic topography creates many scenic
wonders, including steep canyon walls and
waterfalls. The PA
Grand Canyon is part of
the Tioga State Forest,
beginning just south of
Ansonia, PA, near
Wellsboro. And don't
worry about lunch. That
will be included at Penn
Wells Restaurant.
Price: $ 119 per person
Departs:
Arrives:
7:15am Cortlandville-Old Firehouse Rt 281
7:35am Dryden-TC3 Parking Lot 5
7:55am Ithaca-Behind the Ramada Inn
8:10am Ithaca-Green St Bus Shelter
5:45pm Ithaca-Green St Bus Shelter
6:00pm Ithaca-Behind Ramada Inn
6:20pm Dryden-TC3 Parking Lot 5
6:40pm Cortlandville-Old Firehouse Rt 281
Enjoy a day of gambling or table games at Mohegan
Sun Casino. Everything is on one floor, both smoking
and non-smoking areas. What’s for lunch? You will
find a large food court, a bountiful buffet and
restaurants to select from.
Price: $42 per person
Sunday, October 12
Departs:
www.mohegansun.com
Arrives:
8:45am Ithaca–Behind the Ramada
7:15pm Binghamton–Cracker Barrel
9:00am Ithaca–Green St. Bus Shelter
7:40pm Marathon–4 Corners
9:20am Dryden–TC3 Parking Lot 5
8:00pm Cortlandville–Old Firehouse Rt 281
9:35am Cortlandville–Old Firehouse Rt 281 8:15pm Dryden–TC3 Parking Lot 5
9:55am Marathon–4 Corners
8:30pm Ithaca–Green St. Bus Shelter
10:20am Binghamton–Cracker Barrel
8:45pm Ithaca–Behind the Ramada
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Apple
Festival
Sunday,
November 2
Join us today for a trip to Peddler’s Village and
enjoy scrumptious apple treats including country
apple butter, apple cider, apple zeppoles, apple
fritters and everyone's favorite — apples dipped in
caramel! Take home a bushel fresh from the
orchard. Juried Artisans sell their wares and
demonstrate their skills at our Street Road Green
Artisan Area. Live entertainment and apple pieeating contests add to the festivities of this
traditional autumn celebration.
Price: $81 per person
Departs:
Arrives:
7:15am Ithaca–Behind the Ramada
8:45pm Binghamton–Cracker Barrel
7:30am Ithaca–Green St. Bus Shelter
9:10pm Marathon–4 Corners
7:50am Dryden–TC3 Parking Lot 5
9:20pm Cortlandville–Old Firehouse Rt 281
8:10am Cortlandville–Old Firehouse Rt 281 9:40pm Dryden–TC3 Parking Lot 5
8:30am Marathon–4 Corners
10:00pm Ithaca–Green St. Bus Shelter
8:55am Binghamton–Cracker Barrel
10:15pm Ithaca–Behind the Ramada
Christmas in Susquehanna
Valley
Tuesday, November 18
We will start this relaxing
adventurous day out at Two
Sisters Amish Cooking where you
will enjoy a delicious lunch. After
lunch, we will visit the Kohl’s Stony Hill Tree Farm
in Milton, PA. We will also stop at the Country Farm
& Home as well as the Country Cupboard. This will
be a great learning experience for the Country
Style Cookers out there. And who knows, you
might be able to get some of your Christmas
Shopping done at the lovely gift
shop at The Country Farm &
Home. There will be a rest stop
en route on the way to Turbotville,
PA.
Price: $109 per person
Departs:
Arrives:
7:15am Cortlandville-Old Firehouse Rt 281
7:35am Dryden-TC3 Parking Lot 5
7:55am Ithaca-Behind the Ramada Inn
8:10am Ithaca-Green St Bus Shelter
9:00pm Ithaca-Green St Bus Shelter
9:15pm Ithaca-Behind Ramada Inn
9:35pm Dryden-TC3 Parking Lot 5
9:55pm Cortlandville-Old Firehouse Rt 281
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Polar Express
Live the magic of the
classic Polar Express
story with the
Adirondack Scenic
Railroad. Depart from Utica’s Union Station and
travel north, interacting with Santa’s elves and
listening to Liam Neeson’s reading of The Polar
Express, by Chris van Allsburg. When you arrive at
our North Pole (Holland Patent, NY), Santa will
board the train, spending time with each and every
family during the return trip and giving children the
first present of Christmas (a silver bell, just like in
the book or movie)!
Children (and parents!) are encouraged to come in
pajamas. Don’t forget your camera- you’ll want to
capture the memories of your time with Santa!
When you get back to the station, they will have
hot chocolate
and cookies
ready for you.
Tuesday,
December 2
Price: $79 per person
Departs:
Arrives:
1:15pm Ithaca-Behind the Ramada Inn
1:30pm Ithaca-Green St. Bus Shelter
1:50pm Dryden-TC3 Parking Lot 5
2:10pm Cortlandville-Old Firehouse Rt 281
9:30pm Cortlandville-Old Firehouse Rt 281
9:50pm Dryden-TC3 Parking Lot 5
10:10pm Ithaca-Green St. Bus Shelter
10:25pm Ithaca-Behind the Ramada Inn
Radio City Music
Hall
Christmas
Spectacular
or
Day on your
own in NYC
Tuesday, December 9
Today, the choice is yours. You can choose to
enjoy the flawless precision and thrill of the Radio
City Rockettes in acts such as the legendary
“Parade of the Wooden Soldiers.” Be awed as
Santa takes you on a magical ride on his sleigh.
Following the show you will have some free time.
Have you already seen the Rockettes and need to
do some Christmas shopping or just want to take in
the sights? Spend the day your own way in the
city. Whatever your choice, you will be dropped off
and picked up at Bryant Park (42nd Street). The
bus will depart the City at 7pm sharp.
Radio City Price: $179 per person
Day on Your own Price: $60 per person
Departs:
Arrives:
6:15am Ithaca-Behind the Ramada Inn
6:30am Ithaca-Green St. Bus Shelter
6:50am Dryden-TC3 Parking Lot 5
7:10am Cortlandville-Old Firehouse Rt 281
7:30am Marathon-4 Corners
10:15pm Binghamton-Cracker Barrel
10:40pm Marathon-4 Corners
11:00pm Cortlandville-Old Firehouse Rt 281
11:15pm Dryden-TC3 Parking Lot 5
11:30pm Ithaca-Green St. Bus Shelter
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Multi-Day
Tours
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HERSHEY/
LANCASTER
Tues-Wed,
May 6th & 7th
Day One
Start your day out with a wonderful lunch stop at
Farmer’s Wife Restaurant, buffet included. Enjoy a
guided tour of Hershey Theatre. The magnificent
Hershey Theatre was conceived by entrepreneur
and philanthropist Milton S. Hershey in the early
twentieth century. Lancaster architect C. Emlen
Urban drew the plans for the Community Center
Building in 1915; however, it was built between
1929 and 1933 as part of Mr. Hershey's "Great
Building Campaign" of the Great Depression,
which also produced such Hershey
landmarks as the Hotel Hershey,
the Hersheypark Arena, and the
Hershey Stadium. After that, a
stop at Antique Automobile Club of
America. If your into cars, this is
the place for you. After this long day of events,
check into the Cork Factory hotel with dinner
included.
Day Two
Wake up and enjoy a continental breakfast and
head out to Miesse Candies Factory for a guided
tour. Miesse Candies was founded in Lancaster
County, Pennsylvania in 1875. For more than 135
years, they have been dedicated to providing fresh,
quality chocolates to their customers. They use all
natural ingredients, such as pure vanilla, real
butter, and fresh cream, with no added
preservatives. Their rich chocolate is made with
real cocoa butter unlike other
confectionary-based
chocolates. All of their fruits
and nuts are hand-dipped the
old-fashioned way.
Also before heading home,
enjoy a stop at Lil’ Country
Store Amish Quilt and Craft
Shop. We will travel the back
roads of Lancaster with dinner
at an Amish Farm.
www.miessecandies.com
Price:
Single
Double
Triple
Quad
$ 358
$ 303
$ 288
$277
Departs:
Arrives:
6:20am Ithaca–Behind the Ramada
6:35am Ithaca–Green St. Bus Shelter
6:55am Dryden–TC3 Pkg Lot 5
(no overnight parking)
7:15am Cortlandville–Old Firehouse Rt 281
7:35am Marathon–4 Corners
8:00am Binghamton–Cracker Barrel
9:15pm Binghamton–Cracker Barrel
9:40pm Marathon–4 Corners
10:00pm Cortlandville–Old Firehouse Rt 281
10:20pm Dryden–TC3 Parking Lot 5
(no overnight parking)
10:40pm Ithaca–Green St. Bus Shelter
10:55pm Ithaca–Behind the Ramada Inn
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Mayberry Fall
Foliage from
Shenandoah to
the Smokies
Monday-Friday,
Sept 8-12
Day One
Today will start out with the trip to the Holiday Inn in
Roanoke, VA where you will enjoy dinner on your own at or
near the hotel.
Day Two
Start out your morning with a full breakfast at the hotel prior
to checking out. You will board the coach and depart for
Mount Airy, NC for a guided tour of the hometown of Andy
Griffith. We will also visit the Andy Griffith Museum. Lunch
will be on your own today in downtown Mayberry. After the
tour, we will depart for Lake Lure Inn where you will
discover the beauty and charm of the lake when you board
the cruise. Dinner and an Inn tour will be included in your
evening.
Day three
Enjoy a continental breakfast at the
hotel before departing for the Great
Smoky Mountain Railroad where
you will be given a box lunch en
route. Upward of 200,000
passengers enjoy the scenery each year aboard the
excursion trains. (This is pending availability). After the train
ride, we will enjoy a visit to the Museum of the Cherokee
Indian. After this long day full of adventure, we will check
into the Harrah’s Casino where each guest will be given a
$20 dinner coupon. (Coupons only for guest 21 and over).
Day Four
Breakfast at the hotel then we are headed off to George
Washington Hotel with lunch on own and comfort stops en
route. After checking into the hotel, enjoy dinner at
Piccadilly Public House and Restaurant. During dinner, a
Patsy Cline performer will entertain us. After dinner, we will
return to the hotel for the evening.
Day Five
After breakfast at the hotel and this week full of adventure,
we will depart for home with stops en route.
www.harrahscherokee.com
Price:
Single
Double
Triple
Quad
$ 1,115
$ 890
$ 828
$ 802
Departs:
Arrives:
6:15am Ithaca-Behind the Ramada Inn
6:30am Ithaca-Green St. Bus Shelter
6:50am Dryden-TC3 Parking Lot 5
7:10am Cortlandville-Old Firehouse Rt 281
7:30am Marathon– Four Corners
7:55am Binghamton-Cracker Barrell
6:00pm Binghamton-Cracker Barrell
6:25pm Marathon-Four Corners
6:45pm Cortlandville-Old Firehouse Rt 281
7:05pm Dryden-TC3 Parking Lot 5
7:25pm Ithaca-Green St Bus Shelter
7:40pm Ithaca-Behind the Ramada Inn
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Vermont
Tuesday-Thursday,
October 21-23
Day One
Enjoy a great breakfast this morning en route in
Binghamton, NY. After breakfast we will travel to The
Bennington Center For the Arts for a tour of the New
England Covered Bridge Museum. We will also enjoy a
photo stop at Bennington covered bridge, IF TIME
ALLOWS. Discover the history and legends of covered
bridges in the world's only museum dedicated to their
preservation. Explore the exhibits on engineering,
construction, tools, and creators. Build and test your own
bridge designs on the computer work stations after viewing
two video productions on the past and present construction
techniques and uses of covered bridges. A working model
railroad shows the six Vermont railroad bridges while the
museum's interactive kiosk is available to plan your own
tour of Vermont's remaining covered bridges, five of which
are nearby. Finally, marvel at the fine art paintings of
bridges done by Eric Sloane and his analysis of them
before browsing in the museum shop. Lunch will be on your
own in Bennington Village. After lunch we will travel across
the state through the Scenic Valleys to your home for the
two nights at Lake Morey Resort in Fairlee, making a stop
at King Arthur Flour Bakery where you can oversee baking
operations and shop for baking supplies. After arriving at
the hotel, dinner is included at your leisure in the hotel’s
waterfront dining room.
Day Two
After breakfast at the hotel, we are off to Vermont Maple
Sugarhouse in Montpelier, the largest producer of maple
syrup in the U.S. Enjoy a sweet tour of Morse Farm Maple
Sugarworks, complete with a local treat, Sugar-On-Snow.
A Little History: The Morse ancestors who helped settle
Central Vermont were taught how to tap maple trees by
Native Americans. Hot rocks were used to
evaporate the sweet sap until only sugar or
"sinzibukwud" remained. Pioneers could boil
a year's supply of sugar thus making
Americans self-sufficient in sugar production.
We will stop for a photo of the beautiful
Vermont State Capital before travelling to
Barre, VT for a tour of the Rock of Ages Granite Quarry
Museum. After this eventful day, it is back to the hotel
where you will have time to enjoy the resort facilities and
dinner at your leisure.
Day Three
After breakfast we will travel to Quechee (kwee-chee) for a
photo stop at Quechee Gorge Village and then it is off to
The Vermont Country Store in Weston, VT with lunch
afterwards at Grandma’s
in Albany.
Price:
All pricing is per person
Single
Double
Triple
Quad
$ 593
$ 457
$ 435
$ 415
Departs:
Arrives:
5:15am Ithaca–Behind the Ramada
5:30am Ithaca–Green St. Bus Shelter
5:50am Dryden–TC3 Pkg Lot 5
(no overnight parking)
6:10am Cortlandville–Old Firehouse Rt 281
6:30am Marathon–4 Corners
6:55am Binghamton–Cracker Barrel
4:30pm Binghamton–Cracker Barrel
4:55pm Marathon–4 Corners
5:15pm Cortlandville–Old Firehouse Rt 281
5:35pm Dryden–TC3 Parking Lot 5
(no overnight parking)
5:55pm Ithaca–Green St. Bus Shelter
6:10pm Ithaca–Behind the Ramada Inn
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Oglebay
Resort
Tuesday-Wednesday,
December 9-10
Day One
We will begin our day with travelling to Wilson Lodge in
Wheeling, WV. There will be a break stop and a lunch stop
on your own en route. When we arrive, you will have some
free time to explore around before we get to have a “Behind
the Scenes” of Festival of Lights and after the sneak peak
we will have a guided tour. Before the night is over we will
have dinner with a show at Wilson Lodge. And a cordial
gathering to end the evening.
Day Two
After a buffet breakfast at the hotel, we will travel to Hilltop
Shops and Gardens where you will have time on your own.
And ending the day with a stop at the Mansion Museum in
Wheeling. There will be a lunch stop and a break en route
heading home.
Price:
Single
Double
Triple
Quad
$389
$322
$299
$288
All pricing is per person
Departs:
Arrives:
5:30am Cortlandville-Old Firehouse Rt 281
5:50am Dryden-TC3 Parking Lot 5
6:10am Ithaca-Behind the Ramada Inn
6:25am Ithaca-Green St Bus Shelter
7:45pm Ithaca-Green St Bus Shelter
8:00pm Ithaca-Behind Ramada Inn
8:20pm Dryden-TC3 Parking Lot 5
8:40pm Cortlandville-Old Firehouse Rt 281
General Information
Tour Cost Includes
Transportation via deluxe, air-conditioned, lavatory equipped
motorcoach. Motel/hotel accommodations with private bath,
sightseeing, admissions, and guide fees as in the itinerary,
charge for handling one piece of luggage; all taxes pertaining to
included features of the tour. Price does not include meals,
unless specified, valet, laundry, phone calls or other personal
expenses.
Responsibility
Swarthout Tours and/or its solicitors act solely as agents in
arranging for hotel/motel accommodations, sightseeing and all
other services and does not assume any liability for injury,
damage, accident or delay due to any act or default of any
company or person engaged in or rendering any other service, or
carrying out arrangements for any tour, or by servant. Swarthout
reserves the right to change or modify the itinerary as
circumstances may require, to cancel any tour prior to departure
upon full refund of all monies paid and, if necessary, to change
hotels/motels by substitution of equal or superior
accommodations.
Procedures for Reservations
On all trips, an advance reservation must be made by calling or
stopping by our office.
Departure Locations
Departure time and departure locations will be designated on
itineraries for each specific trip. Also note departure locations
are listed in this brochure.
Canadian Immigration
Passengers must carry proof of citizenship—an Enhanced
Drivers License, passport or visa—to enter Canada. If you do
not have proper ID, you will be turned away before departing the
departure location. In that case, there will be no refund.
Special Services
It is the intent of Swarthout Tours to comply fully with the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In order to ensure the
arrangement of proper services, we request advance notification
and specific identification of the special needs of all customers
no later than the date of full payment. We are not liable for the
failure of suppliers of travel or other services to comply with their
own requirements under ADA.
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Gratuities
A large part of the success of a tour is due to our drivers and
escorts. If you wish to show appreciation to your driver and
escort, we suggest you do it voluntarily and compensate them for
the courtesy and services rendered.
Smoking & Alcohol
There will be no smoking or alcohol on any Swarthout Tour
bus. Your cooperation and understanding on this matter is
greatly appreciated. Our travel plans always include stops for
rest and relaxation with opportunities for smoking.
Seating
Seats will be assigned at the time of full payment from front to
rear, unless otherwise requested.
Payments
Cash, Check, Money Order, Visa , MasterCard and Discover or
debit cards are accepted. If paying by check, make payable to
Swarthout Tours. Your seat is not secured until payment is
received.
Day trips - must be paid in full when you make your
reservation.
Multi-day trips - require a $100.00 deposit per person with the
balance paid 60 days prior to the trip. After full payment has
been received, boarding passes and luggage tags will be sent by
mail or issued at our office.
Refunds
Should Swarthout Tours cancel a trip due to lack of reservations
your money will be promptly refunded. Swarthout Tours is not
responsible; however, for any costs such as those occurring due
to missed reservations with theater or sporting event tickets that
you may have purchased on your own or purchased by
Swarthout Tours on your behalf. There are no refunds or
exchanges on Broadway shows, Radio City Music Hall, Madison
Square Garden or any other sporting event that we are unable to
attend due to acts of God, weather, traffic, war, terrorism, strikes,
etc., beyond the control of Swarthout Tours.
Cancellations
Customer cancellations for One-day tours are non-refundable. *Multi
-day tours cancelled by customers 45-60 days prior to the trip will be
assessed a $50.00 fee per person plus any non-refundable money
paid out on your behalf. *Multi-day tours cancelled by customers 31
-44 days prior to the trip will be assessed 40% per person plus any
non-refundable money paid out on your behalf. *Multi day tours
cancelled by customers 1-30 days prior to the trip are non
refundable, unless we can sell your seat.
Happy Traveling
From the staff at Swarthout Tours!
Robert C. Swarthout
President
John Seewald
General Manager
Ella Holden
Office Manager
Jerome Pelto
Donna Vose
Tour Coordinator/Escort
Lilli Krauklis
Tour Escort
Sheryl Searles
Tour Escort
Tours and Charters/Travel
Assistant
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Swarthout Tours
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Ithaca, NY 14850