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World of Travel
Presents
Included Features:
Best
of the
Buckeye
State
• Transportation aboard deluxe
highway motorcoach
• Two nights accommodations in Columbus, Ohio
• Two breakfasts
[email protected]
800-548-5670
Specializing in
Senior & Bank Travel
2014 / 2015
3 Days / 2 Nights
$459.00*
per person double occupancy
$639.00*
Single
• Tour of Longaberger Basket Factory
• Delight in a local creamy frozen favorite at Velvet Ice Cream
Factory tour
• Dinner at Schmidt’s Old World German Buffet and
entertainment
• All sightseeing and admission per itinerary
Pick two of the following:
Franklin Park Conservatory - Stroll through exquisite exotic flowers, plants and seasonal exhibits
◊ Anthony Thomas Factory - Enjoy a tour and a delectable Chocolate treat
◊ American Whistle Corporation, the only manufacturer of
metal whistles in the United States
◊ Additional options attached
All luggage handling, taxes and gratuities on included items
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• One complimentary package per 30 paid passengers
• Reimbursement of $20.00 per paid passenger to Organization
Sample Itinerary
Day One - Depart and coach to Columbus, Ohio, the capital of the Buckeye State!
After check-in at the hotel visit Easton Town Center- a unique shopping/entertainment complex
unlike any shopping center you have ever seen. Easton has an ever expanding list of the nation’s
premier retailers. That’s why over 21-million people visit every year! From Nordstrom and Macy’s to
Coach, Apple, Victoria’s Secret, Crate and Barrel, and more, Easton offers a diverse retail mix in an
open-air pedestrian friendly setting. So drop by and shop till you well, you get the idea. Explore the
many shops, restaurants, entertainment areas. Let's talk Turkish, Italian and Brazilian, too. Easton
has a mouth-watering mix of diverse restaurants. Crowd pleasers like The Cheesecake Factory and
California Pizza Kitchen. Casual cafés like Cosí and Panera Bread. Easton originals Bon Vie and
Brio. And fine fare at the likes of Smith & Wollensky and Mitchell’s Ocean Club. From Mexican to
Mediterranean and every cuisine in between, whatever you’re hungry for, Easton has it. Maybe
have a treat at Graeters ice cream at the mall! You will be staying for the next two nights at the
Embassy Suites.
Day Two- Today we will visit the Longaberger Complex. See firsthand how Longaberger baskets
are made with a Basket making Floor Tour! The baskets are
made just like they were over 100 years ago — one at a time and
made by hand. Longaberger, as classic, as simple and as good as
ever. You will be met by a Basket making Ambassador that will
guide you along the tour.
Decorating with Longaberger is easy! Change the look and feel of
a room for every season. Mix in a few new baskets with your
current décor and create a look all your own. Couldn't be easier or
more beautiful, even makes great gifts.
You will have time to enjoy some of the great food offered. Miller's Homestead Restaurant: Features
made from scratch "Home Cooking" recipes passed down for generations. Try the signature dishes
that include Slow Roasted Beef, Homemade Chicken & Noodles and real Mashed Potatoes, to name
just a few. Miller's Bakery has a variety of breads, pies, fudge and cookies all made from scratch
daily. Be sure to get a jar of the popular peanut butter spread or grab a chicken salad wrap or salad
with our homemade dressings.
For desert we will visit the Velvet Ice Cream Factory. Get a lesson in history
when you visit an authentic 1800s mill. You can take a tour and see ice
cream being made and learn what it takes to produce more than 6 million
gallons of velvety smooth ice cream every year. Then enjoy the Ice Cream
Parlour, experience your favorite flavor, shake or sundae in the turn-of thecentury parlour and remember your day with a unique gift or souvenir from
the gift shop.
After this exciting visit, we will then proceed to the historic German Village. German Village is an
internationally recognized historic district just blocks from downtown Columbus, Ohio, and has much
to offer. The 233-acre district offers a glimpse of how a working-class neighborhood developed and
grew in the early nineteenth century and how the passion of a small group drove the twentieth
century rehabilitation efforts. You will take a guided two hour tour conducted by the German Village
Society. They will lead you through the brick streets lined with quaint homes, gardens, shops,
galleries, and restaurants of the area while they explain the history, humor and humanity of the community. The Explore Beyond the Door tour invites you to explore two private German Village homes.
This is a wonderful way to see the innovative renovation and design efforts of today’s residents.
Hope you’re hungry! You are going to enjoy a beautiful Old World German
Buffet dinner and entertainment “German Style” will be included this
evening. Schmidt’s Restaurant and Banquet Haus is the culmination of five
generations of the Schmidt family working to bring real German food and
authentic German hospitality to the community. Known for their decadent
Jumbo Cream Puffs and signature Bahama Mamas, Schmidt’s has been a
staple in German Village for more than 120 years. Schmidt’s, a nationally registered historic site
tucked away in German Village, is located in a historic brick livery stable. Upon entering the
restaurant, you quickly realize the atmosphere is second-to-none. With a beautiful banquet haus
upstairs and live German music throughout the week, Schmidt’s takes the German experience
beyond their one-of-a-kind menu items and transports you to your own piece of Germany, right in the
heart of Ohio. Schmidt’s began crafting its German cuisine in 1886. Today their menu features
some of the most original and delicious German dinners. Whether it’s the appetizing Alpine Chicken
Spatzel or the well-prepared Weiner Schnitzel und Gravy, Schmidt’s has just what you’re looking for.
Day Three - Breakfast at the hotel before you start your journey home. There are so many things to
do, that you have to chose two of the following options:
Franklin Park Conservatory
The Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens - discover
beautiful indoor and outdoor gardens, dynamic exhibitions, artwork and
more. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is a premier
horticulture institution showcasing artfully designed gardens, exotic plant
collections and lush floral displays.
Anthony Thomas Chocolate Factory
In about an hour, you can experience candy making from start to finish in the
152,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art candy factory. Walk along the
comfortable, glass-enclosed suspended "Cat-Walk" and observe nine lines
producing 30,000 pounds of chocolates per shift. The experienced tour guides
explain each process step-by-step from the kitchens to the final packaging.
View interesting sights such as the huge copper kettles where the centers are created and the
unique silver-wrapped pipes that carry liquid chocolate throughout the factory. The tour finishes
in our beautiful 2,500 square-foot retail shop to end your visit on a “sweet” note.
Whistle Factory
You are invited to take a personally guided tour of the factory. American
Whistle Corporation is the ONLY manufacturer of metal whistles in the
United States! For approximately 45 minutes, they will show you a thriving,
small, American manufacturing plant and entertain you with interesting
information about whistles and fascinating machinery—some state of the
art, some dating back to the beginning of the company. Best of all, everyone leaves with a shiny
new "American Classic" whistle! Ever wonder how the ball gets inside the whistle?
A stop for lunch will be made at the Hollywood Casino. There are three different places to eat. At
the Take 2 Grill - Whether you’re hungry for a sandwich hot off the grill or a mouth-watering burger,
this is your grab & go one stop shop for a quick bite to eat.. The o.h. sports bar is the perfect spot
to get the coolest cocktails and a delicious selection of appetizers, located in the heart of the casino,
or discover a buffet that can only be called Epic. Dig into a never-ending parade of flavors –
seafood, pasta, salads, a sweet collection of delectable desserts, and a carving station. You are
just steps away from the gaming action. Come and enjoy the glitz, glamour, and sophistication at
the only Vegas-style casino in town. They feature over 2,500 slots, more than 70 big-action table
action games and 36 live poker tables.
Additional Options
Ohio Stadium
Take a day to experience scarlet and gray. Go behind the scenes at
the Ohio Stadium on a guided tour that takes you inside the storied
history of Buckeye Football. 1/1/2 hours
Sophias Secret Experience the living History at the Kelton House, a restored underground Railroad stop filled with original furnishings. Be greeted at the
door by “Sophia Kelton” who will let you in on the families “Secret”. You
will be sworn to secrecy before you leave after hearing the punishment
handed out to the abolitionists like the Keltons. (1-1/2 to 2 hours)
Enjoy tea and cookies at this unique stop!
Bat Making Experience- Step out on to the shop floor and see bats
made up close on the most advanced lathe in the world. From bats of
100+ years ago to those of Major Leaguers today, learn how to make a
great pro approved bat - from wood selection to design to production.
Next see how the bats are finished and engraved. Following the tour,
customize your own MVP award by personalizing a mini bat with your
own look.
Amazing Tastes Tour - Literally taste your way around the North
Market on a guided tour. You'll learn the fascinating history of
Columbus' 130-plus year-old public market, home to dozens of
independent merchants and farmers peddling the fresh, the local and
the exotic.
Brothers Drake Meadery - Cheers to you! Learn the basics of mead
making and sample work in progress. Here is an urban producer of
wines made from honey. Sourced from local wildflower honey and only
sold in Columbus area. Mead is an ancient form of a fermented
beverage that uses honey as its primary sugar source.
Columbus Brew Adventures - Take a tour of Downtown Columbus
and Grandview, featuring tastes from producers of some the finest craft
beers, to tours exploring the city’s lauded artisan distilleries.
Krema Nut Company - See peanut butter made the old fashioned way
at the country's oldest, continuously operated peanut butter company.
Candlemaking - Choose your favorite aromas and create a custom
candle. It takes only one hour to firm so you can stroll around the
shops in the area!
Glass art 101 - Blow a glass ornament or fuse glass for a sun catcher
at The Works in Newark, Ohio
Herbs 101 - Learn the basics of herbs including the history, legend,
folklore, growing and harvesting.
High tea - Share in a European tradition at this quaint tea room. Enjoy
delicacies including soup, fresh fruit, desserts, freshly baked scones
with jam & Devonshire cream and plenty of hot steaming tea. Enhance
your group's visit by adding a talk about "The Claddagh Symbol" or
"Christmas in Ireland." (one and one half hours)
Franklin Parks Conservatory’s Italian pizza - Make wood fired pizza from scratch. Chop, prep
toppings, make dough, sauce from scratch and bake the creations in Franklin Parks Conservatory’s
Italian pizza oven. Then make a seasonal fruit crisp. Pizzas will be enjoyed with a mixed green side
salad and the crisp for dessert.(3 hours)
Cooking school - Participate in a dinner event with master chefs preparing and eating a
memorable meal. (3-4 hours)
A La Carte Food Tours - Food tours take you into markets, back-of-the-house operations, kitchens
and workshops where you'll learn about foods, ingredients and preparation through interactive
experiences, hands-on activities and, of course, tastings. (3 hours)
What's in fashion - Start your morning with a full hot breakfast at the Café Bistro at Nordstrom
before the store opens for the day, and get expert advice on the latest looks for men and women in
apparel, accessories and shoes for the must-have fashions of the season. Then it's time to shop! A
complimentary beauty makeover in cosmetics, plus free alterations on same-day purchases await.
(1-2 hours)
Mansfield Reformatory (Seasonal- April-September) - This is the prison where the SHAWSHANK
REDEMPTION was filmed. See the 14 filming sites. Experience what life was like in an authentic
prison.
So much to do, so little time!
For more details on itineraries and availability, contact:
World of Travel ♦ 5001 Horizons Drive ♦Columbus, OH 43220
(800) 548-5670 ♦ [email protected]