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Hornell - Travel Office
Stacy Nadjadi
PO Box 667
158 Thacher St.
Hornell, NY 14843
Phone: (607) 324-4200
Olean – Travel Office
Joanne Dingman
237 Delaware Ave
Suite 12
Olean, NY 14760
Phone: (716) 372-1230
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Castle and a Cruise
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Belhurst
Castle at the top of Seneca Lake takes you away to a place
filled with history, beauty and breathtaking views. Enjoy a
delicious luncheon in an elegant atmosphere of woodwork,
fireplaces and beamed cathedral ceilings. Continue viewing
the scenery as you travel to Keuka Lake. Stop first at the
Esperanza Mansion to enjoy the beauty of the grounds. (If
there are rooms available you’ll get the chance to peak!) Then,
board the Espreranza Rose, a 65-ft. vintage vessel. Sit back
and relax as you view the southern end of the lake. The narrated 1½ -hour cruise will take you past beautiful scenery,
homes and mansions. There will be a short rest stop on the
way down and a fast food stop on the way home.
Conneaut Lake, PA
Enjoy a day in beautiful Northwestern
Pennsylvania. This tour begins with a narrated
cruise on the beautiful Conneaut Lake Park strolling
the grounds of this 100-year-old treasure. A
scrumptious buffet lunch is included at Mama
Bear’s Country Inn, where you can relax and enjoy
“good old-fashioned country cookin’.” Browse
Burkett’s Country Store, and visit the “Old Log
Cabin,” an actual home built in 1820 that now
houses antiques and crafts from local artisans. Our
day is complemented with a tour of the internationally award-winning Conneaut Lake Winery where
we taste wonderful locally made wines.
Lockport Locks & Canal Cruises
Enjoy a two hour Cruise along the Erie Canal and through Lockport Locks
34 & 35. For Lunch you can either enjoy a Canal side sit down meal or a
quaint picnic. Stroll through our Canal side emporium antiques, craft and
gift shops. This afternoon, visit Murphy Orchards. Enjoy homemade jams,
fresh vegetables and handcrafted items. Later, we’ll depart for Lake View
Village Fair and stroll through the specialty shops of area craftsmen.
Canandaigua Lady
Enjoy a leisurely two-hour boat ride on the Canandaigua Lady.
Lunch will be served aboard this 19th century replica of a paddlewheel steamboat. Following our cruise we’ll stop at The
Five Seasons Gift Shop for one hour to shop. Browse the large
selection of gifts uniquely displayed in this spacious log cabin.
Our last stop of the day will be a local winery for a tour and
tasting.
Pontooning on the Allegheny
Meet your step on guide and travel through the
National Forest to the Forest Ranger’s Station.
Learn all about the forest and tour the historic
Penzoil Powerhouse. Sit back and take in the
scenery as your coach drives through the forest.
Dine at the Docksiders Café with floor-toceiling windows overlooking the Allegheny
Reservoir. After lunch, board your pontoon
boat for a one-hour cruise down the Allegheny.
Keep your eyes open and you might see a bald
eagle. Feed the fish (food included). An
afternoon stop to a lovely country gift store is
included to complement your tour.
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Seneca Lake Cruise
Victorian Princess – Erie, PA
Dining in the Finger Lakes would not be complete
without experiencing the splendor of a meal cruise
aboard the luxurious Seneca Legacy. Passengers are
promised a meal as extraordinary as the view, and the
officers and staff will spoil you from stem to stern.
Enjoy a narrated luncheon cruise on Seneca Lake. The
casual elegance of this finely appointed vessel is complemented by her friendly crew. Choose either the
Corning Glass Center or the Aviation Museum to
complement this one-day outing.
Enjoy an afternoon and travel to Dobbins Landing to take a
luncheon cruise aboard the Victorian Princess. Then we’re
off to the Erie Playhouse, where the stars shine bright; it’s
one of the oldest and largest community theatres in the nation.
Recognized as one of the 10 best community theatres in national competition, it remains at the forefront of the arts not
only in Northwest Pennsylvania, but the entire state.
Conneaut Lake (“The Kaylee Belle”) & Pymatuning Lake
Travel to Conneaut Lake and Pymatuning Dam and take a narrated
cruise aboard a large covered pontoon boat, floating past 20 islands.
Get away from it all at Pymatuning Dam State Park, a tribute to the
wonder of nature and a safe haven for waterfowl, wildlife and fish.
Feed the fish and ducks at “the place where the ducks walk on the
fishes,”…this is famous! Tour the Conneaut Cellars Winery. A
bountiful buffet at a local restaurant, and a visit to Burkett’s General
Store and Museum for authentic Indian moccasins, handmade items,
salt water taffy and gemstone jewelry.
Hiawatha Paddlewheeler
We travel to Williamsport, PA and escape for
an hour aboard the Hiawatha, a magnificent
replica of the paddlewheel riverboat that
adorned the Susquehanna River so many
years ago. We’ll take you to Lewisburg for
lunch. Then tour the Victorian splendor of
historic Williamsport! The Williamsport
Trolley Tour is a delightful ride through
Williamsport’s areas of interest, featuring
Millionaire’s Row. See the impressive
mansions built by the lumber barons of days
gone by and learn the rich history of the
lumber capital of the world! Other highlights
include Memorial Park and Brandon Park.
Three modes of transportation all in a day…
bus, boat and train! Great fun!
Cruising the Erie Canal
Enjoy a unique, narrated cruise along the Old Erie Canal
while passing through the historic sites and original
locks. Then enjoy a canal-side luncheon, visit a country
store and enjoy an afternoon ice cream treat!
Canadaigua Lady Boat Tours
This boat journey is rich in scenery and history. Make this a
complete day with a luncheon at the Belhurst Castle and
visit to either the Rose Hill Mansion or an afternoon at
Sonnenburg Gardens.
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Two Castle Tour—Alexandria Bay
Gateway Clipper Fleet – Pittsburgh, PA
Travel to beautiful Alexandria Bay. Then enjoy a
luncheon cruise through the thousand islands – with a
great view of the Singers Castle, a castle of mystery.
The cruise will end at Heart Island and you will enjoy
a self-guided tour of magnificent Boldt Castle. Once
back on the mainland, you can enjoy some time to
visit the quaint shops in the area, before departing for
home.
You’ll enjoy a delightful afternoon getaway as you cruise on one
of Pittsburgh’s beautiful rivers on the Gateway Clipper Fleet. At
10:30am, its boarding call,. Then depart from Station Square
Deck and enjoy the city sights. After a delicious luncheon buffet
you’ll sail back to Station Square Deck with plenty of time for
afternoon shopping. *The Gateway Clipper has a variety of
theme cruises to choose from including one stopping at the
Rivers Casino.
Journey the Erie Canal
Start the morning with beautiful cruise highlighting the Lake
Ontario shoreline. Then a visit to the Ridge Road Station, a
22,000 square foot “toy store”. Finish the day with a visit to
Browns Berry Patch to pick fruit and shop or stop at Oliver’s
Candies for homemade gourmet treats.
Enjoy a unique, narrated cruise along the Old Erie Canal
while passing through the historic sites and original locks.
Then enjoy a canal-side luncheon, visit a country store and
enjoy an afternoon ice cream treat!
Paddlewheel, Shopping, OH MY!
Lake Skaneateles
Skaneateles is a special place of uncommon beauty. Its “long lake” (the
Iroquois meaning of the name), curves for 16 miles through pasture-covered
hillsides and along jagged cliffs. Our first stop will be the Mackenzie-Childs
Ltd., carrying current products of bistro ware, porcelain ware, glass, furnishings and linens. Then we’re off for a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.
Following lunch; we’ll enjoy a one-hour sightseeing cruise on Lake Skaneateles aboard Mid Lakes Navigation. We’ll pass the stately village homes
that line the shores. (A luncheon cruise option is available).
After returning to the dock, we’ll have an hour to browse the village of
Skaneateles, a community of rare charm and beauty with lovely old colonial
homes and marvelous shops of all kinds.
Chautauqua’s Summer Wind
Take an ultimate sightseeing luncheon cruise aboard the Summer
Wind cruise boat … the finest way to cruise beautiful Chautauqua
Lake. Enjoy the sunshine and breezes of the upper deck or relax
in the climate-controlled interior salon. This tour is highlighted
with a visit to Jamestown’s Lucy Museum, featuring the comedy
of Lucille Ball.
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Skaneateles Lake Cruise
Travel on a traditional Skaneateles Lake mail
boat that delivers mail to the summer
residents along the 32-mile shoreline. Enjoy a
sit-down luncheon at the historic Sherwood
Inn, free time in the village for shoppin’ and
stop for an ice cream treat en route home.
This tour is limited to 34 passengers.
Dunkirk Historical Lighthouse
A little history – a few samples – a lot of fun! This excursion stops
at Petri Cookies for delicious cookies. Then head to Dunkirk to
visit the Dunkirk Historical Lighthouse and Veterans Park Museum.
Established in 1827, the lighthouse was the site of the first Point
Graitoh lighthouse. Enjoy lunch at an elegant inn or have a
luncheon cruise aboard the Chautauqua Belle. If time
permits, stop at a local winery for a tour and tasting.
Thousand Islands and Alexandria Bay
There’s no prettier place than the Thousand Islands, NY. Our
scenic drive takes us to Pine Tree Point, a Victorian retreat in the
Thousand Islands, for a luncheon buffet. This afternoon, enjoy an
afternoon boat cruise which includes a stop and admission to the
hauntingly beautiful Boldt Castle.
Sparkling Waters
Sparkling Waters is the name that best
describes this one day tour to Naples, NY.
Our tour package includes a visit to The
Living Wall & Gardens, lunch at the
Thendara Inn and Restaurant, the Grainger
Homestead and an afternoon boat cruise on
Canandaigua Lake. Our tour is completed
with a fine dinner at the wonderful Inn on the
Lake with a last chance to view the Sparkling
Water” of Canandaigua Lake before setting
off for home.
Shop and Sail
First enjoy a buffet breakfast at the Hard Rock Café in Niagara
Falls, NY then go where the savings are endless at North America’s number one Outlet mall. Save on shoes, sneakers, casual and
designer clothing, linens and kitchenware and more. Receive
discount coupons and shopping bags on arrival. Finally after all
that shopping, relax and include an afternoon cruise aboard the
Grand Lady boarding at the Holiday Inn in Grand Island, NY.
A day well spent!
Ride the Rails
Take A Ride On The Tioga
It’s “All Aboard” the Tioga Central Railroad for a 1 ½
hour rail ride. A sit-down lunch is included at the Log
Cabin Restaurant before heading for Harrison State Park.
Here we will view the fabulous fall colors of the Grand
Canyon of the East. Enjoy fresh cider while visiting our
last stop of the day, The Cellar Door Gift Shop.
This is a fall excursion you should be sure to include
in your travel plans.
Arcade & Attica Train Excursion
Enjoy a narrated driving tour of Letchworth State
Park. Followed by a sit-down luncheon at a local
Eatery, then sit back for a and third, a scenic
2-hour round-trip train excursion aboard the
Arcade & Attica Railroad.
Finger Lakes Foliage Train
Relax and view the Fall Foliage on the way to Belhurst Castle in Geneva, NY. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the "Castle" takes you to a place filled with History, Beauty and Breathtaking Views. Enjoy an exquisite
brunch in the elegant restaurant with fireplaces and beamed cathedral ceilings. After dining, re-board the coach and
travel a short distance to Seneca Falls & board the Fingerlakes railway for the approx. 1½ hour ride that travels across
Cayuga Lake & through a portion of Montezuma’s National Wildlife Wetlands to Auburn. This route is scenic, but is
enhanced by the Fall Colors. A quick rest stop will be made on the way down and food stop on way back.
Arcade & Attica Railroad
Adirondack Railroad
Your first stop will be at the famous Old Forge Hardware
Store for browsing and shopping, followed by a sit-down
luncheon at the historic Van Auken’s Inn. Then enjoy a
one-way train excursion from Thendara to Utica aboard
the Adirondack Railroad.
Our first stop is at the beautiful Gaslight Village in Wyoming,
NY. Visit the Gaslight Christmas Shoppe, an antique shop, and
so much more. Then we’re off for lunch at the Glen Iris Inn.
After lunch, a step-on-guide boards the motorcoach and takes
you on a one-hour driving tour of Letchworth State Park. Our
final stop of the day is a 90-minute excursion on the Arcade
and Attica Steam Railroad.
All Aboard !
All Aboard the New York & Lake Erie Railroad
Travel on a 30-mile journey to Cherry Creek, NY and return. After
departing Gowanda, the train climbs one of the steepest grades in mainline
railroading east of the Mississippi! Near the top of the grade, the train
passes through the Old Stone Tunnel which dates back to the early 1860’s.
Upon arrival in Cherry Creek, passengers may visit “The Depot,” a unique
Amish goods shop located in the restored depot. Lunch is included at a
nearby restaurant. An optional guided tour of Amish Country can be
included upon request.
Train and Treasures – Jefferson, Ohio
Our adventure begins as we board our
motorcoach en route for Jefferson, Ohio.
See the historic Astabula… 1800s brick
buildings along picturesque Bridge Street
and Harbor. Have a supurb barbecue
lunch at Briquettes Smokehouse. Enjoy a
refreshing rail excursion on the AC&J
Scenic Railroad. Then “strike it rich” at
the Gemstone Mine to mine for treasures
of gemstones like amethyst, sapphire,
peridot, garnet and more. Keep what you
find!
Shopping - Food and Wine Tours
Sweet Creations
This Tour highlights “CREATIONS” of 3 different varieties. Begin
with a guided tour of The George Eastman House in Rochester all
decked out in its “Holiday Best”. Next stop, will be Simply Crepes
located in the heart of the downtown area where we will enjoy
LUNCH. End the day with a visit to Casa Larga Vineyards to
sample some of their Sweet and Dry “Creations”. This beautiful
Winery produces 24 different types of wines so you’re sure to find
one you’ll like.
Sweet Expectations
If you have a sweet tooth, or appreciate the finer things in life, you’ll
enjoy finding all the confectionary delights in Erie. Stop for some of
your favorite sweet treats at Romollo’s Chocolate Factory,
International Bakery, Mason Farms Country Market. Have lunch at
Sabella’s of Union Station and sit back and relax with a root beer float
while cruising onboard the Victorian Princess.
How It’s Made – See and Taste for yourself!
Our tour begins at “The Abbey of the Genesee,”
where Cistercian Monks produce “Monk’s
Bread.” From there we explore the history of
“America’s Most Famous Dessert” at the Jell-O
Museum, then follow the Jell-O brick road to the
“Historic LeRoy House.” We lunch at D&R
Depot Restaurant and then Mackinac Island
Creamery for dessert. Then we’ll tour Oliver’s
Candies, a family owned business making fine
chocolates & candies for over 75 years. Discover how Maple Syrup is made at Indian Acres
Maple Farm. End a perfect day with a wine and
cheese tasting at Kutter’s Cheese Factory.
Wine & Dine Chautauqua
Shop Till You Drop
There is nothing more breathtaking than
the Chautauqua Institution and
Athenaeum Hotel. This relaxing one-day
tour takes you to the Chautauqua
Institution for a guided historic tour,
leisure & shopping time, lunch at the
Athenaeum Hotel, a wine tour & tasting.
and gift shop nearby Woodbury Vineyard.
A beautiful, yet historical one-day outing.
Get your group together and go on a shopping spree! Whether it be outlet
shopping or mall shopping… your group will love the day out! You may
want to consider one of the following… Buffalo Galleria Mall – Niagara
International Factory Outlet – Grove City Outlets – Erie Millcreek Mall –
Warren Mall – Vanity Fair Outlet in Reading – Finger Lakes Outlets –
Rochester Marketplace Mall – Syracuse Carousel Mall.
Shop Till You Drop
Grove City Outlet and Volant Village Shopping
Spend a day at the Grove City Factory manufacturer and designer outlet stores
offering first-line merchandise for 30% to 70% off retail prices. Men’s, ladies
and children’s apparel; shoes; cosmetics and perfumes; house wares and
linens; handbags & accessories; music outlet; paper products outlet; and
more! A scrumptious luncheon will be included at a local restaurant. Later in
the day, go to the Village of Volant to explore the nooks and crannies of 35
captivating craft, quilt and specialty shops in the heart of
Amish country.
Get your group together and go on a
shopping spree! Whether it be outlet
shopping or mall shopping, your
group will love the day out! You may
want to consider one of the Following
Buffalo Galleria Mall – Niagara
International Factory Outlet – Grove
City Outlets – Erie Millcreek Mall –
Warren Mall – Vanity Fair Outlet in
Reading – Finger Lakes Outlets –
Rochester Marketplace Mall –
Syracuse Carousel Mall.
Featured Tours
Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame
Our day takes us to Cleveland, Ohio for the Rock and Roll Hall of
Fame and Museum. Here we’ll spend some time exploring
dynamic interactive exhibits, along with special programs and
displays from the museum’s extensive permanent collection of
Rock treasures dedicated to Rock’s impact on global culture. When
you visit the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame you can plug into a variety
of unforgettable musical experiences. Include lunch and a trolley
tour to top off a memorable day.
Kane, Pennsylvania
This one-day tour takes us to Kane, PA where we will meet our
step-on-guide for today’s adventure Tour the 1878 beautiful stone
Thomas L. Kane Memorial Chapel. The chapel has a soaring
black cherry wood ceiling and original stained glass windows.
Dine in elegance at the original 1897 Kane family home, Kane
Manor. Following your meal, tour this turn of the century
landmark, now a bed and breakfast with 10 quest rooms. The
view from the third floor balcony will take your breath away.
June thru August tour Edgewood Herbs while relaxing with a
glass of iced tea and munchies. Learn all about herbs for your
kitchen use, pets, medicinal purposes and more. Then lets meet
the Zampognas at the Flickerwood Wine Cellars for a tour and
tasting. In September and October, take a wagon tour thru the
apple trees at Rocky Ridge Orchards and enjoy
samples of jellies, cider and apples.
Mystery Tour
These tours are great fun, They will keep your group guessing at your next
stop all day long. A meal is always included. Surprises and treats along
the way. Harrisburg Craft Festival.
Oil Country in Titusville
We’ll start you out with a trip to the
largest craft store in the area. Then climb
aboard for train ride through the valley that
changed the world. Browse the gift shop at
Perry Street Station, a restored 1892 freight
house. While traveling through oil country,
enjoy a delicious box lunch right on the train.
See 25 antique cars and
airplanes and over 5,000 other collectibles at
the Tyred Wheels Museum. Next you will hear
and see the living history of nitroglycerin in the
oil fields as it comes to life throughout the use
of displays, and historical costumed skits, and
you’ll see a 40-foot fireball from “shootin” an
oil well. Great fun!
A Day of Aviation
Begin you day with coffee and danish at
the Glenn H. Curtiss Museum. A
successful cyclist, engineer and
entrepreneur. Learn about his
inventions! Lunch in one of the area
restaurants, then go to the Wings Of
Eagles Discovery Center Museum,
featuring military aircraft and related
exhibits from the pre-WWII era to the
present day. There is something for all
ages and interests. We’ll stop at the
National Soaring Museum for a walk
through soaring history to see how the
first sailplanes were launched by hand.
Featured Tours
We Love Lucy—Jamestown, NY
Tour the Lucille Ball and Desi Arnez Museum. You’ll have a “ball” in this
innovative, interactive museum. Push buttons and Lucy & Desi speak to you.
Watch videos of Lucy’s now adult friends tell tales of their childhood days. Their
clothing, photographs, letters and more are on display for all to view. Browse thru
the gift shop featuring a huge selection of Lucy and Desi gifts. Your guide will regale you with whimsical tales during a Lucy’s Life Driving Tour of Jamestown.
Lunch will be at Mariner’s Pier on the shore of Chautauqua Lake. Stop at the Cider
Mill (May-October) and shop for dried flowers, maple syrup, fresh produce, and
home-baked pies, cookies and breads. In the fall, tour the mill featuring an 1890
screw press and sample cider. If you prefer, stop at Wild Bird Crossing, a lovely
shop with an array of items for your feathered friends. Drive by Lucy’s childhood
home. Tour Peterson’s Candies and see a replica of the candy line that Lucy used
on the TV show. Sample some chocolate! Visit the final resting places of Lucy’s
great-grandparents, grandparents and father at Lakeview Cemetery. This is a errific
day for Lucy fans.
Simpler Times
Travel the scenic country roads
to Amish Country. Tour an
Amish home, where you enjoy
an authentic delightful Amish
meal. Take a horse-drawn
buggy ride around the farm.
Then visit an English 1800s
schoolhouse complete with its
original blackboard, double
seats, books and lunch buckets.
It’s a day of quieter times and
rich history.
Explore Auburn
A Vision for the Future – Lily Dale
Are you looking to expand your knowledge and intuition into the
spiritual world? Lily Dale, NY, is the world's largest center for
spiritual development and the practice of Spiritualism since being established in 1879. Lily Dale is world-renowned for its
summer programs of lectures, workshops and other activities
featuring best-selling authors, leaders in academic and scientific
research into psychic phenomena, as well as the world’s most
powerful mediums, teachers and healers. You are invited to
participate in any of the following free daily events: Healing
Service in the Healing Temple, video presentation in the
library, Message Service at the Inspiration Stump, guest speaker
and clairvoyant in the Auditorium, and Message Service at
Forest Temple. Although not included in the package, you can
also attend astrology oundtables, spirit walks, sweatlodges and
readings with registered mediums.
Travel to Auburn, NY, to visit all the
hidden treasures of this interesting city.
Spend the morning visiting the Harriett
Tubman Home. Then enjoy a nice
leisurely lunch at the Springside
Restaurant. Spend the afternoon visiting
the Seward House and the Willard
Memorial Chapel; the interior of the
chapel was designed and handcrafted
entirely by Tiffany Glass and Decorating
Company of New York City, and it is the
only complete and unaltered Tiffanydesigned religious interior known to exist
in the world. Our last stop will be the
Cayuga Museum of History and Art,
which is housed in the 1836
Willard-Case
Featured Tours
Summer Scenery Along the Finger Lakes
Relax and enjoy the summer scenery on the
way to the Belhurst Castle in Geneva, NY.
Listed on the National Register of Historic
Places, the "Castle" takes you to a place filled
with history, beauty and breathtaking Views.
Enjoy a buffet lunch in the elegant restaurant
with beamed cathedral ceilings. After dining,
travel to Seneca Falls and board the Finger
Lakes Railway for a 45-minute ride that
travels across Cayuga Lake and through a
portion of Montezuma’s National Wildlife
Wetlands to the town of Cayuga. Re-board
the coach and travel the scenic byway (Route
89) along the west side of the lake to the
Thirsty Owl Wine CO. Enjoy still another
view of Cayuga Lake as you sample their
Award-Winning Riesling Wine. It’s beautiful
summer scenery in the Finger Lakes! A
Thruway rest stop will be made on the way
down and back.
A is for Apple Country
Depart for Orleans County where we learn all about apple
processing at Lake Ridge Fruit Company. Then it’s on to the
Medina Stone Farm for a guided tour of our original canal town,
after which we enjoy a relaxing country luncheon and hear vintage
country music classics performed by Ron & Nancy OneSong.
Jantzi’s Bushel & Peck Farm Market is next, and we shop for
preserves, gifts and hand-woven Amish rugs. Proceed to the
Medina Railroad Museum and learn about the
New York Central Rail System.
Letchworth State Park
Ashtabula, Ohio – Covered Bridges and More!
This one day tour takes you to Ashtabula, Ohio. We
begin with a narrated Heritage Covered Bridge Tour.
Lunch is included today at a local restaurant. Following
lunch, our attractions will include the Spring Hill Farm
Market, Victorian Perambulator Museum, all escorted by
a terrific Step-on-Guide, through Ashtabula County.
Our day begins with a visit to Wyoming, NY where
gas lamps still burn brightly. Visit the “Gaslight” Village and Christmas Shops. A scrumptious sit down
lunch is included at the Glenn Iris Inn in Letchworth
State Park with breathtaking views. Cameras are a
must! Our final stop of the day will include a tour and
tasting at a local winery.
Historic Chautauqua
Celebrate the Harvest
Celebrate the Harvest in Amish Country. Begin with a stop at the historic Depot in Cherry Creek, NY, an 1896 restored Victorian railroad
station, featuring a variety of Amish goods, antiques & handcrafted
items. Then enjoy the foliage and scenery as you travel to Leon where
75% of the population is Amish. Learn about daily life & the customs
from the knowledgeable step-on guide. There will also be a stop at a
local Amish produce market. Continue on to a local quilt and gift shop.
An Amish style harvest lunch is included in a carriage house at the
Cherry Creek Inn. Close the day with 2 more stops— at an Amish
baked goods stand- for homemade breads, cookies, pies, noodles, and
more at the Valley View Cheese Factory with a wide array of cheeses,
butter, maple products as well as additional Amish goods.
Enjoy a narrated driving tour of the Chautauqua Grounds to view the architecture and
learn the history of the landmark Institution
followed by a sit-down lunch at the Grand
Dame Athenaeum Hotel. Complete the
afternoon with a two-hour narrated
Chautauqua Lake sightseeing cruise aboard
the Summer Wind.
Featured Tours
Pennsylvania Grand Canyon
Travel the Breath-Taking Allegany Region
A must-see adventure! Enjoy the breathtaking views of the Pennsylvania Grand
Canyon from above and below! A guide
will lead the way to the lunch at the Log
Cabin Inn, Antlers Inn or Penn Wells
Restaurant before we board covered
wagons for a ride into the Canyon’s
upper gorge and along Pine Creek-the
site of an old Indian trail. We’ll view the
canyon overlook as well. *Optional
longer wagon ride “Wednesday Waterfall
Wagon” (The tour takes you further
down the Rail Trail, all the way to little
Four Mile Falls.) Time to shop the
quaint shops along Main St in Wellsboro.
As you travel down the winding roads enjoy the scenic beauty of the
Allegany Region. The Salamanca Rail Museum is housed in an old passenger station. And step back into the past aboard one of the train cars
located on premise. A guided tour will be offered. Browse through the
gift shops, lunch is enjoyed at the Red Garter Restaurant. Next it’s off to
the Seneca and Iroquois Indian Museum where you can learn their history
and enjoy the many displays. Before departing for home we will drive
through the beautiful Allegany State Park and enjoy the fall foliage.
Lighthouse and Landmarks
Take a guided tour of a variety of lighthouses along the
Seaway Trail. Begin with a tour of the Dunkirk historical
lighthouse & see the home of the former “Keeper”. Climb
to the top of the tower if you want, & see for miles around!
Also visit the Military Museum. Next view the Barcelona
lighthouse, the first and only natural gas lit lighthouse in
the world! Enjoy a Buffet lunch at the 1824 landmark
Kelly Hotel, which served as a stagecoach stop along the
lakefront route. Make a stop at Arrowhead Winery and
fruit market for a tour and tasting. Visit the Land Light
house, the first lighthouse on the Great Lakes built in
1813. You can also spot the North Pier lighthouse from the
cliff. One last stop at the 1872 Presque Isle lighthouse.
Walk out on the beach to get a better view of the 2nd
American lighthouse built on Lake Erie. It now is a private
residence, but does provide great photo opportunities.
Dress casually wear comfortable shoes & bring a camera if
you want to get some great shots!
Pennsylvania Grand Canyon
An early morning departure for Wellsboro, PA where
we will visit the Pennsylvania Lumber Museum for
a tour. This museum is an outdoor museum
depicting the early lumber industry in Pennsylvania.
Located on the grounds are a Visitor Center, Engine
House, Loader Shed, Log Cars, Stable, Filers Shack,
Blacksmith – Carpenter Shop, Laundry Shed,
Bunkhouse, Mess Hall, Kitchen, Gift Shop, Circular
Sawmill and a C.C.C. Cabin. Enjoy a sit-down lunch
at The Log Cabin Restaurant. Then we’re off to the
Leonard Harrison State Park to view the overlook of
the Grand Canyon of the East and view Pine Creek
from above. A quick stop at The Cellar Door in
Wellsboro for an hour of shopping. Enjoy a one and
a half hour covered scenic wagon ride along Pine
Creek. Travel the old railroad bed where motor
vehicles cannot go. What a scenic view of the
canyon the way folks did in days gone by. *Optional
longer wagon ride “Wednesday Waterfall
Wagon” (Tour takes you further down the Rail Trail,
all the way to Little Four Mile Falls.)
Featured Tours
Fun with Glass
Genesee Country Museum
Our first stop on this day will be for lunch at the Red Osier
Landmark Restaurant in Stafford, NY. Feast on their famous prime
rib luncheon. After lunch, we depart for Genesee Country Museum. Slip back in time to the unhurried way of life in the 19th century. Costumed interpreters will both entertain and inform us as the
crafts-people demonstrate the skills so necessary to everyday life in
the era. Arranged in a village setting, we’ll see restored and
authentically furnished homes, shops and farm buildings. On our
way home we will stop at Oliver’s Candy Shop in Batavia.
Begin the day with a snack as you travel the
scenic route to Corning, NY. Upon arrival, enjoy
a guided tour of Corning NY. Lunch is included
at a local restaurant with some time to visit the
local shops on historic Market Street (this can be
replaced with a visit to the Rockwell Museum.)
Spend your afternoon at the Corning Museum of
Glass, with a guided tour of the museum, and
then some free time to continue to explore the
museum - see the movie, hot glass show & visit
the gift shop. Your group can even include a
“Make your own piece of glass.”
Oil Country in Titusville
We’ll start you out right with a trip to the largest craft store
in the area. Then onto a train ride through the valley that
changed the world. Browse the gift shop at Perry Street
Station, a restored 1892 freight house. While traveling
through oil country, enjoy a delicious box lunch right on
the train. See 25 antique cars and airplanes and over 5,000
other collectibles at the Tyred Wheels Museum. Next you
will hear and see the living history of nitroglycerin in the
oil fields as it comes to life throughout the use of displays,
and historical costumed skits, and you’ll see a 40-foot fireball from “shootin” an oil well.
A Day at the Park – Lake Farmpark
Corning, NY & Wings of Eagles
Visit the Corning Glass Center. For an International Celebration of
Glass! Hall of Science, featuring live presentations and “please
touch” displays. Steuben Factory, where master craftsmen create
Steuben crystal before your eyes. Then we enjoy a bountiful buffet
lunch and stroll down Historical Market Street. We’ll have one and a
half hours to browse the specialty shops. Or we can go to the nearby
mall. You can then choose to enjoy the Rockwell Museum and
embark on a one-hour guided tour or visit the
Wings of Eagles Discovery Center.
Lake Farmpark is a place to learn about
farming’s past, present and future. Experience
hands-on activities such as milking a cow,
grinding grain, or planting and gardening crops.
Noted to be the only one of its kind in the
United States. Enjoy 235 acres of farmland on a
horse drawn wagon ride. Have lunch at the
on-site café. See greenhouses, gift shop, and
Exhibits. On a guided tour you will see how
diary products are made and explore rural life
from the past to the future.
Buffalo’s Artful Architecture
Visit to the Isabelle R. Martin House at Graycliff
overlooking Lake Erie, tour of the Darwin D. Martin
House, Frank Lloyd Wright’s greatest “Prairie House” , see
the beauty of Forest Lawn Cemetery, and a driving tour to
view four other Wright designed homes. Include a luncheon at a local eatery to complete the day.
Featured Tours
Seneca Falls, New York
Tour the Rose Hill Mansion, overlooking Seneca Lake. A 1839 Greek
Revival Home with 21 rooms furnished in the Empire Style. Then
we’re off to Waterloo for lunch at Abagail’s Restaurant. Enjoy the
extensive salad/buffet bar. After lunch we visit
Seneca Falls, birthplace of the women’s rights movement. Tour the
National Women’s Hall of Fame, commemorating the efforts and
achievements of American women. Our last stop of the day is
Saunders Mennonite Store, featuring baking supplies, books, supplies,
meats, deli, cheese, fresh baked goods and more.
Lilac Festival – Rochester, New York
Lake County Past & Present
Visit the James A. Garfield National Historic Site, home of our 20th
President which has just been completely restored. The house is furnished with 80% original Garfield furnishings. A guide will take you
through the home to describe the traditions of the Garfield family.
Come experience the penitentiary Glen Reservation. Take a stroll
through the serene setting and animals that surround the property.
Conclude your tour with a visit to Lake County & Lake Metroparks
with a horse drawn wagon tour. Don’t forget to stop and visit the
quaint gift shop.
The first stop of the day is your choice.
You may wish to stop at the Marketplace
Mall, Fabrics & Findings, visit the Strong
Museum or the George Eastman House.
Lunch is included at the Spring House
Restaurant, Crescent Beach Hotel or the
Maplewood Inn. Then the Lilac Festival
the world’s largest display of lilacs bursting
with color that provide a backdrop for the
internationally famous Lilac Festival. Join
visitors from around the world to admire the
1,200 carefully tended bushes, representing
over 400 varieties of lilacs.
Cabin Fever Reliever
Riverside Inn – Cambridge Springs, PA
Start your day with coffee and danish at the Market
Café, located at Wegmans Superstore in Erie, PA. Then
we travel to the Cambridge Springs area of
Pennsylvania to visit Finney’s Chocolate Shoppe. Then
we enjoy a complete meal at the beautiful Riverside Inn.
One of the biggest attractions of the Riverside Inn and
Hotel today is the charm of yesterday. This Cambridge
Springs hostelry is situated picturesquely on the banks
of French Creek, has been in continuous operation sine
1885. It was built at that time to accommodate wealthy
patrons during the exciting “mineral water boom” of the
late 1800s and early 1900s. A dinner theater package is
available at the Riverside Inn for this tour as well.
Begin your day at the “Tara” plantation where Scarlett
and Rhett beckon us to re-live the splendor and elegance
of the “Gone with the Wind” era. Then enjoy Kraynak’s
for their Easter or Christmas Wonderland display. A
bountiful buffet with all the trimmings is presented for
your enjoyment followed by a visit to Philadelphia
Candies for a behind-the-scenes factory tour and a sweet
delight. Visit downtown Sharon for great buys at
Reyer’s (the world’s largest show store) and the Winner
Designer Outlet for discounted designer fashions.
The 5 Sense Tour
Your first stop will be the Lake Shore Railway museum,
where you can walk through the cars and “touch” a little of the
past! Then enjoy a scrumptious “tasty” meal in a beautiful
setting at the Peek ‘n Peak. “Hear” stories of the history and
rebuilding of the Reed Mansion. Then onto the Blockhouse
glassblowing studio for an afternoon of fun and “see” the gorgeous Christmas ornaments that make a perfect souvenir.
Complete the day with a stop at Shea Design & Company, a
perfect place to find something new, something old, an antique, flowers that “smell” so lovely and much more. It’s a
beautiful bus ride a for a fall foliage tour.
Featured Tours
African Lion Safari
Enjoy a narrated driving tour through the Game Reserves. Where
the elephants take a bath, see the monkeys climb all over the
motorcoach, or catch the lions napping in the sun. Enjoy the
“African Queen” boat ride, exciting bird and elephant shows, the
live animal petting grounds, or a ride on the train. A buffet
luncheon is included. A passport or enhanced drivers license is
required for all passengers.
Glass Tour , NY- Bring out the Artist in Everyone!
Spend a morning creating your own unique piece of glass art at OATKA School of Glass in Batavia. You will
have the opportunity to utilize various glass forming techniques during your visit; create a glass paperweight,
glass flower, glass beads or pendants, glass wind chimes, glass coasters or a sun catcher. Experienced
glassworkers guide you through the steps to create your project. All of the work created will have to be
annealed in a glass kiln overnight to allow for the stress in the glass to settle and will be mailed to you. Then
Next see local arts housed in an 1830s historic Federal-style brick building, GO ART! (Genesee-Orleans
Regional Arts Council). Tour the Holland Land Office Museum featuring exhibits from the Civil War, Seneca
Indians and much more. The Joseph Ellicott Book & Gift Shop is located in the museum as well and has many
unique items for sale. Lunch or early dinner will be included for the day.
Dig for Diamonds
Have fun with a narrated 90-minute “lock-through” cruise on
the Erie Canal followed by a sit-down luncheon at quaint
Canal Side Inn in Little Falls. Dig or sluice for New York
State Diamonds at Herkimer Diamond Mines. Keep what
treasures you find. Also visit the gift shop and shop
your precious keepsake.
Time of Simple Pleasures
Start your day at Cross Roads Farm & Craft Market, over 40 assorted shops and points of
interest. Stop at Findley’s Lake’s Curly Maple Restaurant where traditional cuisine & cozy
atmosphere echo an era when candle light dinners and romance are the fashion. Go to
Candle Escents Candle Factory to see how candles are made. Other downtown shops &
boutiques include Wonderment; Victorian Shop; Gifts by Dander’ Yesterdays & Small
Emporium. Enroute home, you may want to include a stop at Mazza Winery for tour and
tasting.
Gaming Destinations
Casino Days!
All casino’s will give a coin incentive and/or meal credit (varies by month and availability.)
Call for complete details.
Turning Stone Casino
Enjoy exciting gaming action! With over 2,400 to choose from, you're sure to find your favorite classic or
new specialty game on one of our revolutionary Instant Multi-Game. This action-packed playground offers both classic games and today's most popular specialty games. Try your luck at over 80 table games
and 2,400 Instant Multi-Games machines. No matter what your game, you'll find it at this
internationally recognized gaming destination.
Seneca Niagara Casino
At Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel, you’ll find over 4,200 of the very
Batavia Downs
latest and most popular slot machines with big progressive jackpots. If
Enjoy over 600 Video Gaming Machines with
over 100 of the most popular
game titles.!
table games are your preference, choose from over 100 tables.
Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs
Seneca Alleghany Casino
Seneca Allegany Casino & Hotel is 68,000 square feet of
world-class gaming, with over 2,000 reel-spinning and
video slot machines and 33 of your favorite table games.
More than 300,000 square feet of gaming
excitement within three casinos. Casino of the Earth, Sky &
Wind, including smoke-free areas. A 17,500 square-foot
outdoor sun terrace, 3-story crystal mountain and a 55-foot
indoor waterfall. An electrifying water wall!
Tioga Downs Casino
Tioga Downs Casino and Entertainment is now the most inviting, entertaining and rewarding experience. Come
enjoy the exciting gaming floor with 750 Video Gaming Machines.
Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack
Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack offers nearly 1,200 slot machines for your enjoyment.
Our spacious, 30,000 square foot gaming floor allows you to move around in comfort. With over
150 live race days, simulcasting available 7-Days-A-Week.
"It's Show Time"
Rochester Auditorium Theatre 2010
Forestburg Playhouse 2010
Yo Gabba Gabba
Sept. 21st
A Chorus Line
Oct. 5th thru 10th
Joan Baez
Oct. 23rd
Young Frankenstein
Nov. 9th thru 14th
Fame
Aug. 3rd thru 15th
Fiddler of the Roof
Aug. 17th thru 29th
Laughfter on the 23rd floor
Aug. 31st thru Sept. 5th
Joe Bonamassa Blues Guitarist
Nov. 16th
King Henry & The Showmen: Back in the USA
Sept. 29th, 30th, Oct. 6th, 7th,
12th, 13th, 14th, 19th,
20th and 21st
Straight No Chaser
Nov. 19th
The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra
Oct. 26th
Sammy Kaye Orchestra - Christmas Show - Dec. 8,
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Geva Theatre in Rochester 2010
Amadeus
Sept. 7th thru Oct. 3rd
Carry It On
Oct. 12th thru Nov. 14th
A Christmas Carol
Nov 26th thru Dec 26th
Erie Playhouse Theater 2010
Hairspray (MS)
Sept. 9th thru 12th, 15th-19th, 23rd-26th, 30th -Oct.
3rd
Artpark 2010
Jul. 31st
BPO Beethoven Fest
Aug. 1st
All Shook Up
Aug. 12th thru 15th and 19th thru 22nd
Bachman & Turner
Aug. 27th
Yo Gabba Gaba Live!
Sept. 3rd
I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change
Oct. 8 thru 10, 14thru 17
Syracuse Stage 2010
Cinderella (YT)
Oct. 15th thru 17th, 22nd thru 24th
No Child
Sept. 21st thru Oct. 10th
The 39 Steps
Oct. 20th thru Nov. 7th
"It's Show Time"
Lancaster Opera House 2010
Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Jr.
Aug. 19th thru 20th
The Fantasticks
Sept.10th thru 19th
Something’s A foot
Oct. 1st thru 10th
Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde
Oct. 15th thru 24th
Fleetwood Mix
Oct. 29th
JJ Swing
Oct. 30th
Stuart Little
Nov. 5th thru 6th
Crafts in The Village
Nov. 13th
Tiffany
Nov. 20th
Shea’s Performing Arts Center 2010
Beyond Ghosts
Aug. 13th
Jackson Browne
Aug. 30th
Celtic Thunder
Sept. 25th
Mary Poppins
Oct. 14th thru 31st
Dixie’s Tupperware Party
Nov. 2nd thru 14th
B.B. King
Nov. 18th
The Nutcracker
Nov. 27th thru 28th
Cirque Dreams Holidaze
Dec. 10th thru 12th
Dream Girls
Dec. 14th thru 19th
Every Christmas Story Ever Told
Nov. 26th thru Dec 5th
A Christmas Story
Dec. 10th thru 19th
Home For the Holiday’s featuring “The classic Elements
Quartet”
Dec. 14th
Vocalis
Dec. 20th
Jean Shepherd’s A Christmas Story
Dec. 10th thru 19th
Rudolph - Dec. 21 – 23
Glenn Colton Holiday Show - December 28, 2010
Penn Peak - Luncheon Shows 2010
Norris & James Let You Love Begin at home
Sept. 21zt thru Sept. 22nd
Merry-Go-Round Playhouse 2010
Meet Me in St. Louis
Aug. 4th thru 26th
Man of La Mancha
Sept. 1st thru 18th
Ring of Fire
Sept. 22nd thru Oct. 9th
Church Basement Ladies 2 - Oct. 13th—30th