trips for the over 55” prince william area

TRIPS FOR THE “OVER 55” - Prince William Area

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P.O. BOX 1520, Lorton, VA 22199

FOR RESERVATIONS & INFORMATION:

BLUEBIRD

POLICY

INFORMATION

The current Bluebird policy manual is on line at www.pwcgov.org/bluebird. It is your responsibility to make yourself aware of important information concerning your Bluebird experience.

Payment Policy Payments for trips are due within two weeks of making the reservation. Check, exact cash, money order or credit card is accepted. If you do not make your payment within those two weeks your name can be dropped from the reservation list without notice. Receipts for payments can be emailed. When making your payment, request a receipt by providing an active email address. If you don’t have email, request a confirmation be mailed.

Refunds and Cancellations

If you need to cancel your reservation, please call Quality Tour Transportation and speak with one of the agents handling the Bluebird Tour program. All cancellations are subject to an administrative fee of $5.00 for day trips and $10.00 for overnight trips. A refund will only be given if there is someone on the “standby list” to take your space Trip cancellation insurance is available only for the overnight tours and it is highly suggested.

Schedule and Trip Information Schedules for the Bluebird trips can be printed from the web page: www.pwcgov.org/bluebird. To receive trip information via email, send a request [email protected]. Call 703-792-7433 (RIDE) to check if a current trip is operating as scheduled.

Guidelines for Tipping The suggested gratuity for a driver is $2-$3 per day. The gratuity for sightseeing guidesis included in cost of tour. A docent is usually not tipped for their service. If a meal is included in a tour, all taxes and gratuities have already been included in the tour cost (excluding alcoholic beverages). Tour Escorts do not expect tips, but do appreciate them.

Trip Insurance TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE IS AVAILABLE ONLY ON OVERNIGHT

TOURS AND IS NOT INCLUDED in the price of the overnight trips. However, insurance is available through Our Travel Guard Chartism and is available for everyone. Rates are based on the cost of the tour and your age. The insurance provides trip cancellation coverage, trip interruption coverage, baggage up to $500, emergency accident/sickness medical expenses up to $2,500, and emergency evacuation repatriation of remains up to $25,000. The insurance must be paid for with your first deposit or payment on the trip.The cost will be provided on request.

Seating Policy for One Day Trips Passengers boarding in Manassas sit on the Driver’s side of the bus. Passengers boarding in Woodbridge sit on the Door side of the bus.

Departure Points

One Day Tours Manassas at Wal-Mart located at 9401 Liberia Avenue. We load in the parking lot on your right close to WaWa. No parking overnight. Woodbridgeat Featherstone Shopping Center located at 14527 Jefferson Davis Highway. We load in the rear of McDonald’s. No parking overnight.

Overnight Tours

The public parking lot next door to the Manassas Sr. Center located at 9320 Mosby Street, Manassas, VA 20110. The A. J. Ferrazzo Building located at 15941 Donald Curtis Drive, Woodbridge, VA 22191. For this pickup point you will receive a parking permit in with your baggage tags and itinerary.

Return Times

The bus driver will make the decision as to which location will be dropped off first. The decision will be based on the factors that affect driving.

Note: All return times are approximate. The driver will provide a more exact time on the return day of the trip.

Alcohol

No consumption of alcohol is permitted on

the bus.

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BLUEBIRD TOURS

RESERVATIONS

Reservations commence on the date listed

under each tour destination in this schedule.

On that date, reservations are accepted by

telephone only at (703) 339-0333 beginning at

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. Or you

may visit our office at 8025 Mims St., Lorton,

VA during the above-mentioned hours and

any of our friendly office staff can take your

reservation. No reservation may be taken

before the reservation date begins. On

reservation day, reservations can be made for

up to four persons per phone call.

Reservations will continue to be taken after

that date up to one week prior to trip departure

or until the tour is full, whichever comes first.

One-day tours must have a minimum of

twenty persons to run and an overnight tour

must have a minimum of thirty persons to run.

All tours may take place on a Quality Tour

Transport motor coach. Three (3) days after

the initial reservation date, remaining space

will be opened to residents over 18 years of

age as well as groups from Prince William

County and neighboring counties. To ensure a

reservation, all fees and/or bus fares must be

paid in full 14 days after the reservation date

or your reservation may be cancelled.

Installment payments may be arranged for any

tour with the reservationist at time of booking.

Checks are to be made payable to Quality

Tour Transport, Inc. and mailed to:

Quality Tour Transport, Inc.

P.O. Box 1520

Lorton, VA 22199

We ask that you issue a check for each tour

booked and indicate the date of the tour on

each check. If you pay by cash, you must

present the exact amount. Payment can also

be made by credit card. Trip money will be

accepted as soon as the reservation has been

confirmed. Please refer to the Bluebird Tour

Program Policy Manual for full details of the

policies governing the Bluebird Program.

BLUEBIRD TRAVEL ADVISORY

COMMITTEE

CHAIRPERSON

Chester H. Smith – 703-368-9552

VICE CHAIRPERSON

Gerry Nowinski – 703-494-5489

Joyce Andrew – 703-392-9745

Bill Barnhart – 703-791-2197

Diane Fulton – 703-590-3512

Jill Gentry – 703-335-1529

Fran Harrod – 703-791-6381

Wanda Pulliam – 703-670-3731

Carol Scarton – 703-361-3181

Robert Skipper – 703-530-7758

Nan Wehmeyer – 703-670-0319

Find Us on the Web:

www.pwcgov.org/bluebird

or also at

www.qualitytour.com or www.dctrails.com

NOTE: The trip escort is permitted to

make changes as necessary to trip

itineraries while on the road

BLUEBIRD QUARTERLY MEETING Friday, March 2, 2018, 10:00 a.m. in the Board

Chambers of the McCoart Building.

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BLUEBIRD SOCIAL

January 8, 2018 at the Woodbridge Hibachi

Grill at 12:30 p.m.

A COURTESY BUS will be PROVIDED

DEPARTING MANASSAS at 11:45 a.m. on

January 8, 2018.

Call Quality Tours for reservation.

BLUEBIRD NAME TAGS ARE

AVAILABLE AT A COST OF $8.

CONTACT CHESTER SMITH AT

703-368-9552

DECEMBER Saturday-Monday

December 30-January 1 Mystery new year’S EVE

celebration

Destination: Myrtle Beach, SC

(The rest is a mystery!!)

Cost: $564 Single or $464 Twin pp Reservations Opened: September 22

We are looking atthe destination of Myrtle Beach filled with exciting entertainment (two live shows), where you could dress casually except for a jacket or blazer for the gentlemen and Sunday-best for the ladies for the new year celebration night and, with champagne, music for dancing and lots of good food. Of course, millions of Christmas lights are also a big plus! You will be sorry you stayed at home when those that did go share how much they enjoyed themselves. Included are two dinners and two expanded continental breakfasts. We will depart Manassas Senior Center at6:15 a.m. and Woodbridge Ferlazzo Building at 7:00 a.m. Return time is at7:00 p.m. A deposit of $150 per person is due by October 15 and balance by November 15.

JANUARY Sunday, January 7

KENNEDY CENTER PRESENTS

an American in paris

Washington, D.C.

Cost: $128 pp Reservations Opened: October 12

Inspired by the Academy Award–winning film and featuring the music of George and Ira Gershwin, An American in Paris has captivated both audiences and critics, winning four 2015 Tony Awards including Best Choreography. Its stunning combination of classic music, timeless story, breathtaking dance, and state-of-the-art design results in a spectacular

production the New York Times declares "outshinesanything else currently on Broadway." We will depart Manassas at 10:15 a.m. and Woodbridge at 11:00 a.m. Return time is approximately 5:15 p.m. Time has been built in to allow you to purchase lunch on your own in the Kennedy Center. No food stop is included. The tour is limited to 30 tickets. A deposit of $64 is due with reservation.

Saturday, January 13 Signature THEATRE PRESENTS

CRAZY FOR YOU

Arlington, VA

Cost: $142 pp Reservations Opened: October 12

Beloved songs meet sensational dance in the ultimate feel-good Tony Award-winning musical comedy for the holiday season. A musical-loving banker sent to foreclose on a small-town theatre decides to revive it instead with the magic of the Follies, some slapstick comedy and a whole lot of charm. Flush with mistaken identities, a classic love story and 1930s glamour, Crazy for You radiates with playful humour and high-energy show-stopping numbers. A wealth of Gershwin tunes including ―I‘ve Got Rhythm,‖ ―Someone to Watch Over Me‖ and ―Nice Work If You Can Get It‖ fuse with exhilarating tap numbers in this triumphant musical celebration. Lunch is included prior to the performance at Beckett’s Irish Pub.Provide your choice of entree with reservation: fish & chips, lamb stew, shepherd’s pie with ground lamb or a deluxe burger). We will depart Manassas at 10:15 a.m. and Woodbridge at 11:00 a.m. Return time is approximately 5:15 p.m. A deposit of $71 is due with reservation.

Tuesday, January 16 Museum of the bible

Washington, D.C.

Cost: $60 pp Reservations Opened: November 14

The Museum of the Bible, opened in November 2017, is the most technologically advanced museum in the world providing guests with an immersive and personalized experience as they explore the history, narrative, and impact of the Bible. The adventure and drama of the Bible will come to life in riveting presentations from Genesis to Chronicles and then through first-century Nazareth, ending with the story of the New Testament. You will find eight floors of exhibits bringing the history and the word to life. We have arranged for a guided tour followed by visiting at your pace. We will depart from Manassas at 8:15 a.m. and Woodbridge at 9:00 a.m. Return time is approximately 3:15 p.m. There will be a café for lunch on your own.

Thursday, January 18 U. S. Holocaust

Memorial Museum

Washington, D.C.


Today we visit one of Washington, D.C.'s most important and moving museums which is dedicated to never forgetting the

dark history, the millions of victims, and the amazing stories of survival that collectively make up the Holocaust. The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum's exhibits trace the story of Jewish persecution under the Nazi regime from 1933 to 1945 using authentic artifacts, oral histories and computers. After our tour, we will board our bus to proceed to the Pentagon City Mall Food Court for lunch on your own. We will depart Manassas at 8:30 a.m. and Woodbridge at 9:15 a.m. Return time is approximately 3:30 p.m. Note: All visitors to the museum will be processed through metal

detectors and all bags will be scanned. No Exceptions!

Monday, January 22 SMITHSONIAN

PORTRAIT GALLERY

Washington, D.C.

Cost: $35 pp Reservations Open: December 19

We are offering a one-day bonanza with three exhibits for the price of one. Our destination is the Smithsonian Portrait Gallery and the American Art Museum located in a building that covers four blocks. There are three exhibits that are a must see. The first exhibit is ―The Sweat of Their Face‖ that combines art and social history with representations of American laborers across genres and centuries of art. Artists such as Winslow Homer, Dorothea Lange, Elizabeth Catlett and Lewis Hine depict laborers throughout the changing landscape of America; from child and slave laborers to miners, railway and steel workers, to the modern gradual disappearance of the worker. Approximately 75 objects in all media (including video) highlight a point of connection between the artists and their predominately anonymous subjects. The second exhibit is titled Recent Acquisitions: From Francis Scott Key, Madeleine Albright, Gertrude Jeannette and Dr. Norman Francis to Harry Callahan, Rita Moreno and Dustin Lance Black, this annual exhibition features 27 objects that tell the story of America through the art of portraiture and showcase some of the newest additions to the museum‘s collection. The third exhibit is entitled ―Portraits of the World.‖ ―Switzerland‖ is the inaugural exhibition of a series that will highlight the global context of American portraiture. Each year, the National Portrait Gallery will showcase a portrait created by an international artist affiliated with the lending country. The featured work for 2017-18 is Femme en Extase, a portrait of the Italian dancer Giulia Leonardi by the great Swiss painter Ferdinand Hodler, on loan from the Museum of Art and History in Geneva. Hodler‘s experimentation with the abstract elements of color, line and expression created a vibrant new mode of Swiss art at the dawn of the twentieth century. You will have ample time to investigate each exhibit as well as time to enjoy lunch on your own in the cafeteria located in the Atrium. We will depart Manassas at 9:45 a.m. and Woodbridge at 10:30 a.m. Return time back is approximately 3:45 p.m.

Wednesday, January 24 BALTIMORE MUSEUM OF ART

Baltimore, Maryland.


This is the BMA‘s first exhibition to highlight the Museum‘s rarely shown collection of prints and drawings by renowned Mexican artists of the 20th century. Many of the 12 artists represented, such as Los Tres Grandes—Diego Rivera, José Clemente Orozco, and David Alfaro Siqueiros—are celebrated as the leading proponents of Mexican modernism. Through expressive figurative imagery, the works of these artists often underscored the political, social, and cultural shifts taking place in Mexico after the Mexican Revolution. We have arranged for a private docent to provide insight into the exhibition followed by free time to go back and linger over special works. You are also free to visit the many treasures always housed in this museum. The museum has 95,000 works of art—including the largest holding of works by Henri Matisse in the world. Prior to our visit, we will enjoy lunch at Sabatino’s Italian Restaurant. We will depart Manassas at 8:45 a.m. and Woodbridge at 9:30 a.m. Return time is approximately 6:45 p.m.

Monday-Friday

January 29-February 2 WOODLOCH RESORT

Pocono mountains

Hawley, Pennsylvania

Cost: $797Single & $751 Twin pp Reservations Open: December 19

For those of you reluctant to take a cruise on water, then Woodloch in the Poconos located in Hawley, PA may be the answer for you. Celebrating over fifty-years of excellence and a tradition of warm hospitality, this award-winning resort is an oasis of recreation and relaxation for all ages. With multi-generational activities including nightly entertainment and a variety of recreational activities and interactive games, Woodloch is often referred to as a "cruise on land." From the moment you arrive, you can‘t help but feel Woodloch‘s warm hospitality and dedication to excellence. It is an extra something in the spirit of warmth and togetherness that follows guests home. Each day you will receive a written notification of all the activities for you to pick and choose as to how busy you want your day to be. There is also an inside pool for those who would like to get their exercise in the sport of swimming. We will also take you on a shopping trip to the outlets in Tannersville and one other outing for those interested to Wilkes-Barre. Or, you can spend your entire time at the resort. Tour includes4 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches & 4 Dinners. We will depart Woodbridge at 6:15 a.m. and Manassas at 7:00 a.m. Return time is approximately 8:30 p.m. A deposit of $150 per person is due with your reservation.

FEBRUARY Sunday, February 4

FORD’S THEATRE

PRESENTS

JEFFERSON’S GARDEN

Washington, D.C.

Cost: $80 pp Reservations Open:Immediate

Jefferson’s Garden is a sweeping drama set during the American Revolution. The play explores the contradictions between our founding fathers‘ ideals and the realities of freedom in America. Christian, a Quaker pacifist, defies his family to fight in the American Revolution. Susannah, an enslaved woman, is tempted to fight for the British when they promise her liberty. On their travels, Christian and Susannah cross paths with Thomas Jefferson, George Mason and Sally Hemings. These encounters force them to confront the compromises America makes after the promise of equality. The play takes us from Revolutionary battlefields to Paris to Thomas Jefferson‘s home, Monticello. Lunch is on your own at the Pentagon Mall. food court prior to the matinee performance. We will depart Manassas at 10:15 a.m. and Woodbridge at 11:00 a.m. Return time is approximately 5:15 p.m.

Tuesday, February 6 FOUNDING FATHERS’ TOUR

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Cost: $35 pp Reservations Open: Immediately

On this tour you are going to see two of the most beautiful buildings in Washington, D.C. – the Library of Congress and the U.S. Capitol. First on the agenda is the Library that was finished in 1897. Its interior is decorated in the ornate Italian style with fine decorations, murals, paintings, marble halls, columns and steps, carved hardwoods and a stained-glass dome. We will enjoy a docent-led tour of this beautiful building. We will continue to the Visitor Center for the Capitol that houses the meeting chambers of the Senate and the House of Representatives. Begun in 1793, the Capitol has been built, burnt, rebuilt, extended, and restored. Today it stands as a monument to its builders and to the American people and our constitution. You will have 45 minutes to purchase lunch on your own in the restaurant then make your way to the Orientation Theater where we will see a 13-minute film entitled ―Out of Many, One‖ that illustrates how this country established a new form of government, highlights the vital role that Congress plays in the daily lives of Americans, and introduces you to the building that houses the U.S. Congress. This will be followed by a docent tour. Returning to the Visitor Center, we will proceed to our bus. We will depart Manassas at 7:45 a.m. and Woodbridge at 8:30 a.m. Return time to the

area is approximately 1:45 p.m.Please be aware that considerable walking is involved in this tour.

Friday, February 9 AMERICAN MUSIC THEATRE PRESENTS

RIVERDANCE – The 20th

anniversary world tour

Lancaster, PA


The international Irish dance phenomenon is back by popular demand in Riverdance – the 20th Anniversary World Tour. Drawing on Irish traditions, the combined talents of the performers propel Irish dancing and music into the present day, capturing the imagination of audiences across all ages and cultures in an innovative and exciting blend of dance, music and song. Of all the performances to emerge from Ireland – in rock, music, theatre, and film – nothing has carried the energy, the sensuality, and the spectacle of Riverdance. We have orchestra seats to the 1:30 p.m. performance. Prior to the performance we will enjoy a buffet lunch at Arthur’s in the Eden Resort. We will depart Manassas at 7:00 a.m. and Woodbridge at 7:45 a.m. Return time is approximately 8:15 p.m.

Wednesday, February 14 Tea Time at Gypsy’s Tearoom

Westminster, MD

Cost: $79 Reservations open: Immediately

Welcome to Gypsy’s Tearoom housed in the William Winchester House, (circa 1760). The location and charm of the original building authenticates and enhances your tea experience at Gypsy‘s. Enjoy the fine service and indulge yourself in the pleasures of an intimate and relaxing Royal Tea Luncheon. Your tea luncheon is served in accordance with English traditions, paying special attention to the formal English table, menu, standards and style of service. In addition to a brewed tea of your choice, the menu will consist of soup and salad, scones with clotted cream and spreads, fresh fruit, tea sandwiches and savories, assorted sweets and sorbet and a fluted fruit beverage. Following your Royal Tea Luncheon, we make the short drive across town to the Westminster Antique Mall, Maryland‘s largest antique mall. At this impressive handicapped accessible indoor mall, you will find approximately 150+ vendors proudly displaying their specialties in attractive arranged booths, offering a wide variety of antiques and collectibles including; fine glassware, china, sterling pieces and Victorian items; primitive oak and mahogany furniture, local and regional items. We will depart Woodbridge at 9:00 a.m. and Manassas at 9:45 a.m. Return time is approximately 4:00 p.m. Note: This tour is limited to 29 passengers on the first floor and the remainder on the second level on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Tuesday, February 20 U. S. navy memorial

Washington, D.C.

Cost: $35 pp Reservations Open: January 8

Conveniently located on Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. (between 7th and 9th Streets), the United States Navy Memorial honors the men and women of the United States Navy. The Naval Heritage Center is in the heart of the PENN Quarter and offers visitors the chance to learn about the history of the United States Navy – past, present and future. Just off the Memorial plaza, the center has timely and informative interactive exhibits in the Gallery Deck and screens several movies daily including the Discovery Channel‘s ―At Sea‖ and ―A year in the Life of a Navy Supply Corps Officer.‖ A stop for lunch on your own will be made at the Pentagon City Mall Food Court. We will depart from Manassas at 8:15 a.m. and Woodbridge at 9:00 a.m. Return time is approximately 2:15 p.m.

Saturday, February 24 ALTRIA THEATRE PRESENTS

cabaret

Richmond, VA


As part of its 50th anniversary, the renowned Roundabout Theatre Company presents Cabaret, the scintillating Tony winner about following your heart while the world loses its way. Welcome to the infamous Kit Kat Klub, where the Emcee, Sally Bowles, and a raucous ensemble take the stage nightly to tantalize the crowd and leave their troubles outside. But as life in pre-WWII Germany grows more and more uncertain; will the decadent allure of Berlin nightlife be enough to get them through their dangerous times? Come hear some of the most memorable songs in theater history, including "Cabaret," "Willkommen,"and "Maybe This Time." Lunch prior to the performance will be at Mama J’s, a neighborhood restaurant based on the family tradition of going to grandmas for Sunday dinner. We will experience great southern food with outstanding service in a relaxing atmosphere. We will depart Manassas at 9:00 a.m. and Woodbridge at 9:45 a.m. Return time is approximately 6:00 p.m.Tour limited to 30 tickets. A deposit of $67 is due with the reservation. The deposit is refundable if the trip does not have enough participants to operate,

Monday, February 26 Museum OF THE marine

CORP

Triangle, VA


A Monument to HONOR, COURAGE & COMMITMENT, the National Museum of the Marine Corps is a lasting

tribute to U.S. Marines--past, present, and future. Situated on a 135-acre site adjacent to Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, and under the command of Marine Corps University, the Museum's soaring design evokes the image of the flag-raisers of Iwo Jima and beckons visitors to this 120,000-square-foot structure. World-class interactive exhibits using the most innovative technology surround visitors with irreplaceable artifacts and immerse them in the sights and sounds of Marines in action. Time is allowed for lunch on your own at the Devil Dog Diner served cafeteria-style. We will depart from Manassas at 9:15 a.m. and Woodbridge at 10:00 a.m. Return time is approximately 3:15 p.m.

Wednesday, February 28 Riverside Dinner Theatre presents

MOMMA MIA

Fredericksburg, VA

Cost: $72 pp **PRICE SUBSIDIZED BY BLUEBIRD COMMITTEE

Reservations Opened: November 20

On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. We will depart Manassas at 10:00 a.m. and Woodbridge at 10:45 a.m. Return time is approximately 5:00 p.m.

MARCH Saturday, March 3

GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY

CENTER FOR THE ARTS

PRESENTS

BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK

HOMES MYSTERY Fairfax, VA


Madcap mastermind, Ken Ludwig (Lend Me a Tenor and Moon Over Buffalo), reinvents Sir Arthur Conan Doyle‘s 1902 classic mystery into a hilarious romp about everyone‘s favorite detective and his most infamous case. The male heirs of the Baskerville line are being murdered one by one, and Sherlock Holmes, along with his trusted sidekick Dr. Watson, must work feverishly to crack the mystery of the curse before it dooms the newest heir. With only five energetic actors playing the roles of more than 40 quirky characters, this production from America‘s oldest theater takes the audience on a sidesplitting caper through the Devonshire moors, crowded railway stations, foggy London streets, and gloomy baronial mansions where the duo searches for clues, runs into dead ends, and puzzles out the truth for the shockingly funny conclusion. We willdepart Manassas 6:00 p.m. and Woodbridge at 6:45 p.m. Return time is approximately 11:30 p.m.

Monday, March 5 INTERNATIONAL FLOWER SHOW

Philadelphia, PA


"Wonders of Water" will be the 2018 Philadelphia Flower Show theme. Expect a show that showcases the different way water is used, both for gardening and for amusement. Conservation and sustainability will also be big messages in the show. We will depart Manassas at 6:00 a.m. and Woodbridge at 6:45 a.m. Return time is approximately 7:00 p.m. All meals are on your own.

Wednesday, March 7 STRATHMORE PRESENTS

THE CHIEFTANS

North Bethesda, MD


Reservations Open: December 5

What a fantastic way to celebrate St. Patrick‘s Day. The Chieftains’ name has been synonymous with the finest Irish music for over 55 years. Formed in 1962 and led by founding member Paddy Moloney, the band has spread Ireland‘s indigenous sounds and styles across the globe. With an ability to transcend musical boundaries and blend tradition with modern music, it has been hailed as one of the most renowned and revered musical groups to this day. With decades of experience under their belt, The Chieftains‘ members and their music remain just as fresh and relevant as when they first began.We will depart Manassas at 5:00 p.m. and Woodbridge at 5:45 p.m. Return time is approximately 11:45 p.m. The tour is limited to 30 tickets. A deposit of $50 is due with reservation

Wednesday, March 14 Sight & Sound

presents JESUS

Lancaster, Pennsylvania


Sight & Sound Theatres invites you to experience the greatest rescue story of all time! Jesus is the action-packed musical stage adventure that takes you on a

miraculous journey alongside the most famous person to ever walk the earth, and the everyday people whose lives he changed forever. We will be attending the 11:00 a.m. show followed by a wonderful buffet luncheon at the Eden Roc Resort. We will depart Manassas at 5:45 a.m. and Woodbridge at 6:30 a.m. Return time is approximately 7:30 p.m.

Friday, March 16 SOUTHERN WOMEN’S SHOW

Richmond, VA

Cost: $55 pp Reservations Open: February 5

Please don‘t miss this opportunity to experience the Southern Women‘s Show held at the Richmond Raceway Complex. Satisfy your cravings with fashion shows, cooking demonstrations, beauty tips, health screenings, decorating ideas and personal growth opportunities — all tailored especially for women. The show features more than 300 exhibits with the latest trends and products. This is the ultimate experience, where women can shop for beautiful jewelry and the latest trends in handbags, watch fabulous fashion shows, attend cooking demonstrations and sample gourmet foods, treat themselves to makeovers, and meet celebrity guests! We will depart Manassas at 9:30 a.m. and Woodbridge at 10:15 a.m. Return time is approximately 5:30 p.m. Vendors will be available for lunch on your own.

Saturday, March 17 MEDIEVAL TIMES

DINNER THEATRE

Hanover, MD


Travel through the mists of time to a forgotten age and a tale of devotion, courage and love—at Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament. Imagine the pageantry and excitement that would have been yours as a guest of the king ten centuries ago. That‘s exactly what you will experience at North America‘s most popular dinner attraction. See the electrifying show featuring heroic knights on spirited horses displaying the astounding athletic feats and thrilling swordplay that have become hallmarks of this unique entertainment experience. Enjoy a ―hands-on‖ feast as the dynamic performance unfolds before you. A sweeping musical score and brilliant lights provide a fabulous backdrop for this spellbinding experience that blurs the boundary between fairy tale and spectacle!We will depart Manassas at 10:30 a.m. and Woodbridge at 11:15 a.m. Return time is approximately 5:30 p.m.

Monday-Saturday, March 19-24

THE COURT OF TWO SISTERS MS. CHARLESTON &

MS. SAVANNAH

INVITE Y’aLL TO COME VISIT

COST: $1697 Single & $1086 Twin pp Reservations Open: January 5

Savannah is known for manicured parks, horse-drawn carriages and antebellum architecture. Its historic district is filled with cobblestoned squares and parks such as Forsyth Park shaded by oak trees covered with Spanish moss. At the center of this picturesque district is the landmark Gothic-Revival Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist. Charleston is a magnificent city – steeped in history, brimming with high culture and art, and boasting some of the South‘s finest cuisine. Join us for a trip back in time. Ride a carriage over the cobbled streets and explore elegant plantations. This is the time of the year when the gardens of both are ablaze with the blooms of azaleas and camellias. Enjoy this exciting tour blending the old with the modern for a dazzling five days. We will depart Manassas at 6:00 a.m. and Woodbridge at 6:45 a.m. Return time is approximately 7:00 p.m. A deposit of $150 per person is due with your reservation.

The Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrive in Myrtle Beach. Dinner of choice at the K&W Cafeteria. followed by the outstanding show at Legends in Concert. Fall asleep to the sound of waves crashing on the shore at the Sands Resort. Day 2 – Arrive in Savannah, Georgia. Begin our visit with lunch at Lady & Sons followed by a trolley tour of the city. Ample time is allowed to visit City Market, the four-block open-air market since the 1700s with shopping, dining & artworks in restored warehouses. Overnight lodging at the Embassy Suites. Attend a production at the Savannah Theatre. Day 3 – Morning departure for all day tour of the Golden Isles with tours of Jeckyll and St. Simon. Return to Savannah with dinner at the River House Restaurant [Choice of fried shrimp and oysters, southern fried chicken, pork tenderloin or pasta primavera]. Day 4 – Morning tour of Rose Hill Mansion known as the most beautiful plantation house in the Lowcountry. Originally built in the late 1850s by planter and physician, Dr. John Kirk the grand entry‘s original open stringer spiral staircase is period grandeur. We will continue to Charleston, SC to visit the Magnolia Plantation for a guided tour of the Historic House and self-guided walking tour of Historic Gardens. This 500- acre estate was acquired in 1676 by the Drayton family, whose heirs still own and manage it. The 60-acre garden, one of America‘s oldest, dates from around 1680 and contains 900 varieties of camellias, 250 types of azaleas and hundreds of other flowering species providing year-round color. Dinner this evening is at Sticky Fingers, one of the best known B.B.Q. restaurants in the Charleston area. Overnight lodging is at the Holiday Inn in the historic area. Day 5 – This morning visit the Charleston Tea Plantation, the home of American Classic Tea, the ONLY tea grown in America. It is located on picturesque Wadmalaw Island in the heart of South Carolina‘s Lowcountry. Here you will learn first-hand how tea is made during an informative factory tour, then take an enjoyable trolley ride through the tea fields and help yourself to all of the iced American Classic Tea you can drink. The tour is followed by free time at the Old City Market for

shopping and lunch on own. It is four blocks of open-air buildings where you will encounter a wide assortment of vendors selling high quality products including paintings, pottery, Charleston‘s famous sweetgrass baskets, plus both casual and fine dining for lunch. Enjoy ahorsedrawn carriage tour of the historic district that will inform and entertain you with historical facts, lore, and humor about this 300-year-old city. We will continue to Myrtle Beach for another relaxing evening on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean at the Sands Resort. Dinner is at Benjamin’s Original CalabashRestaurant followed by an exciting show at the Alabama Theatre. Day 6 –Breakfast and then depart for home

Monday, March 26 SHOP ALONG THE POTOMAC

Washington, D.C.


Washington‘s next great meeting place has finally arrived. The Wharf brings dazzling water views, hot new restaurants, year-round entertainment and waterside-style all together in one inspiring location. It‘s the most exciting neighborhood in the history of the nation‘s capital. Browse our growing mix of stores and boutiques—from internationally known brands to local one-of-a-kinds to essential necessities and niceties—against the beautiful backdrop of the Potomac. The Wharf takes shopping in Washington, D.C.to a whole new level. The best restaurants in D.C. have found a new home at The Wharf. Visitors can take advantage of fine dining, casual cafes, and gourmet on the go on the waterfront. We will be transported to the marina in Alexandria to board our water taxi that will transport us oneway to The Wharf for an opportunity for you to explore this new destination on your own. Return will be aboard our coach from the Wharf. We will depart Manassas at 10:15 a.m. and Woodbridge at 11:00 a.m. Return time is approximately 4:15 p.m.

Wednesday March 28

HISTORIC HANOVER TAVERN

PRESENTS

Erma Bombeck: At

Wit’s End

Hanover, VA


Reservations Open: January23

Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End is full of the wit and wisdom of the woman herself. The play allows Erma to tell her own story, leading the audience through her years as a mother and housewife who lampooned life in the suburbs in her weekly heavily syndicated newspaper column called ―At Wit‘s End. Relive those days through her eyes and humor. Prior to the performance we will enjoy sbuffet lunch. We will depart Manassas at 9:00 a.m. and Woodbridge at 9:45 a.m. Return time is approximately 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, March 31

ALTRIA THEATRE PRESENTS

DIRTY DANCING

Richmond, VA


On holiday in New York‘s Catskill Mountains with her older sister and parents, ‗Baby‘ shows little interest in the resort activities, and instead discovers her own entertainment when she stumbles upon the staff quarters when an all-night dance party is in full swing. Mesmerized by the raunchy dance moves and the pounding rhythms, ‗Baby‘ can‘t wait to be part of the scene, especially when she catches sight of Johnny Castle the resort dance instructor. ‗Baby‘s‘ life is about to change forever as she is thrown in at the deep end as Johnny‘s leading lady both on-stage and off with breathtaking consequences. Lunch prior to the performance will be at Mama J’s, a neighborhood restaurant based on the family tradition of going to grandmas for Sunday dinner. Enjoy southern fried chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, greens and cobbler for dessert. We will depart Manassas at 9:00 a.m. and Woodbridge at 9:30. a.m. Return time is approximately 6:00 p.m.

APRIL Tuesday, April 3

CHERRY BLOSSOM SPECIAL

CRUISING UP THE POTOMAC RIVER

ABOARD THE DANDY

Alexandria, Virginia


Join us for a delightful day on the Potomac River aboard the Dandy. Your cruise includes a plated lunch featuring the following choices:Eggs Benedict, Basil Parmesan Chicken, Beef Burgundy,Fillet of Cod, Spanakopita, Pasta Primavera, or Vegetarian Platter. You must notify the office at time of your reservation. We are hopeful the cherry blossoms will be in full bloom. The cruise is narrated with spectacular views from the spacious upper & outer decks.We will depart Manassas at10:15 a.m. and Woodbridge at 11:00 a.m. Return time is approximately 3:15 p.m.

Friday - Sunday, April 6-8 OUTLAWS, ANGELS & THE

WHEELING JAMBOREE

WHEELING, WV

Cost: $671 Single and$567 Twin pp Reservations Open: December 29

This special event celebrates Country Music from 1955 thru the 80‘s and recognizes the Legend of the Wheeling Jamboree with two great musical shows at The Capitol Theatre, including the 85th Anniversary Show featuring Ronnie Milsap. It also features an exciting Johnny Cash "Outlaw Prison Concert" and dinner show inside the West Virginia Penitentiary. We will depart Woodbridge Ferlazzo Building at 6:15 a.m. and at Manassas Senior Center 7:00 a.m. Approximate return time is 3:00 p.m. A deposit of $100 is due with reservation

The Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Wheeling, WV to check-in to your hotel. Enjoy dinner. This evening‘s Tribute show, at Wheeling’s Capitol Theatre, is a fabulous collection of four of America‘s most beloved Country Icons. You will see Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson recreating the magic of the famous ―Highwaymen‖ shows, including: ―Ghost Riders in the Sky,‖ ―Highwaymen,‖ and ―On the Road Again.‖ Then Dolly Parton and Loretta Lynn take the stage to perform songs from their album ―Honky Tonk Angels,‖ as well as some of their own greatest hits including ―9 to 5‖ and ―Coal Miner‘s Daughter.‖ These talented tribute artists will thrill you with their authentic impersonations and have you believing you are actually at a concert with the real Johnny and Willie, Dolly and Loretta. Day 2 – Johnny’s Cash Outlaw Prison Concert and The Wheeling Jamboree’s 85th Anniversary This morning we are going on a 3-hour tour entitled Independence & Incarceration. It features Wheeling‘s Independence Hall where the vote to secede from Virginia was won in 1863; followed by a visit to WV’s Gothic-looking prison, that was once on a list of the top 10 most violent correctional facilities. We will break for lunch at the Wilson Lodge. Today is a country music Double Feature. Beginning at the Old West Virginia Penitentiary, a Gothic style structure built in 1876 that once held over 2000 inmates. Unlike many of them, you may rest assured you‘re getting out after dinner. Excitement begins with our matinee as Johnny Cash & June Carter thrill you with their re-creation of Johnny‘s ―Outlaw Prison Concerts. With a live band behind him this show will feature Johnny‘s ―Folsom Prison Blues,‖ ―I Walk the Line,‖ ―A Boy Named Sue,‖ ―San Quentin,‖ and ―Ring of Fire,‖ plus duets with his wife June Carter on such songs as ―Jackson,‖ and ―It Ain‘t Me Babe.‖ The concert is followed by a Costumed Convict & Cop Competition. You are encouraged to get in the spirit of the day and dress as though you are guards or guests. There will be several prizes awarded such as a file in a cake, handcuff keys, plus a few commutations and paroles. Prize categories will be created spontaneously by our eccentric Warden who maintains a strict, but happy discipline here at the Pen. Today‘s show and the Costume Contest are produced in the renovated Machine Shop. Your bus will drive through a high arched entrance under the North Guard Tower and into The Yard. This building, in the shadow of the Guard Towers, has been renovated in recent years, has good acoustics and serves the local community as a meeting facility. After the concert and costume competition you‘ll get a kick out of The Jailbird Feast. It‘s a menu of comfort food, in a prison cafeteria atmosphere, served by the usual suspects. At the conclusion of your dinner, return to your coach and depart for the world-famousCapitol Theatre and another great show, the 85th Anniversary of The Wheeling Jamboree. It began in 1933 in the grand tradition of Barn Dance Radio Shows and is still known as ―The World‘s Original Wheeling Radio Jamboree.‖ It is one of the last remaining shows of its type, being second only to ―Nashville‘s Grand Ole Opry‖ in

longevity. This evening‘s show is, as always, a variety show with the house band, local and regional artists who precede the headliner. Tonight‘s celebrity is 70‘s and 80‘s, he became country music‘s first successful blind singer, and one of the most successful and versatile country crossover singers of his time, appealing to both country and pop music markets with hit songs that incorporated pop, R&B, and rock and roll elements. Ronnie is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, has a Walk of Fame Star here at the Capitol Theatre, has received 6 Grammys and had 40 No 1 Hits. His most notable being ―Smoky Mountain Rain,‖ ―It was Almost Like a Song‖ and ―(There‘s) No Getting Over Me.‖ Also on the Jamboree Stage this evening is Charley McCoy, a Grammy Award-Winning Harmonica player and another member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. Day 3 –Following breakfast you will depart for home.

Wednesday, April 11 The Nationals vs. the

Cincinnati reds

Washington, D.C.


Reservations Open: January 23

We have great seats out of the direct sunlight in the right field corner just past first base. You will also be with easy access to the restrooms and the food vendors. The game starts at 1:05 p.m. Be there to encourage our home team for the season that perhaps will take them to a national championship. We will depart Manassas at 10:45 a.m. and Woodbridge at 11:30 a.m. Return time is approximately 4:45 p.m. There is no food included

Saturday, April 14 GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY

CENTER FOR THE ARTS

PRESENTS

THE MOUNTAINTOP

Fairfax, VA


Fifty years ago, on April 3, 1968, after delivering his famously prescient speech, punctuated by the immortal line, ―I‘ve been to the mountaintop,‖ an exhausted Martin Luther King Jr. retired to his room at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis. By the following evening, Dr. King had been assassinated. In her provocative play, The Mountaintop, Katori Hall imagines what may have transpired between the legendary civil rights leader and a seemingly inconsequential hotel maid on the eve of his assassination when a storm rages outside. Winner of the prestigious Olivier Award for Best New Play, L.A. Theatre Works applies its signature style, complete with sound effects made the ―old-fashioned‖ way on stage, to this acclaimed and gripping play rife with humor, political jabs, and an intimate glimpse at Dr. King‘s hopes, regrets, and fears. We will depart Manassas 6:00 p.m. and Woodbridge at 6:45 p.m. Return time is approximately 11:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 17 CITY OF BROTHERLY LOVE

Home to the all New

museum OF THE AMERICAN

REVOLUTION

Philadelphia, PA


Upon our arrival, we enjoy an amazing Salad Bar lunch at Chima’s Brazilian Steakhouse. Please provide a meat choice when making your reservations. Your choices are chicken, beef or salmon. Following lunch, we make the short drive across the city to the Museum of the American Revolution.Encompassing 118,000 square feet, the space holds an expansive collection of art, manuscripts and printed works from the nation‘s Revolutionary Period. The exhibitions also give an inclusive picture of the American Revolution that is often overlooked by other institutions. Explore stories of enslaved and free Africans, Native Americans and women — in addition to the Founding Fathers and Revolutionary War soldiers — through immersive displays and fascinating artifacts that create a modern storytelling experience. Restrooms are located on the second floor - no elevator.We will depart Manassas at 7:15 a.m. and Woodbridge at 8:00 a.m. Return time is approximately 8:15 p.m.

Thursday April 19 Historic

maymontRichmond, VA


Maymont was the 100-acre country estate of Major James Henry and Sallie May Dooley. The Dooleys completed their opulent mansion in 1893 and spent the next three decades creating the gardens, landscapes and outbuildings you see at Maymont today. Our tour combination is the perfect way to experience the natural beauty and Gilded Age splendor of the entire historic estate, inside and out. Following our docent in costume tour of the home and tour of the gardens, we will enjoy lunch at Mama J’s Restaurant. We will depart Manassas at 7:15 a.m. and Woodbridge at 8:00 a.m. Return time is approximately 4:15 p.m. Please be aware that considerable walking is involved in this tour. Tour is limited to 24 participants.

Sunday, April 22 Riverside Dinner

Theatre presents

The hunchback of

notre dame

Fredericksburg, VA


Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney film, this epic story begins as the bells of Notre Dame sound through 15th-century Paris. Quasimodo, the deformed bell-ringer, is treated cruelly by all but the beautiful gypsy Esmeralda—who captivates not only him but also Archdeacon Frollo and the handsome Captain Phoebus. As the three vie for her attention, Frollo embarks on a mission to destroy the gypsies—and it‘s up to Quasimodo to save them all.We will depart Manassas at 11:15 a.m. and Woodbridge at 12 Noon. Return time is approximately 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 25 Sight & Sound presents

JESUS

Lancaster, Pennsylvania


Sight & Sound Theatres invites you to experience the greatest rescue story of all time! Jesus is the action-packed musical stage adventure that takes you on a miraculous journey alongside the most famous person to ever walk the earth, and the everyday people whose lives he changed forever. We will be attending the 11:00 a.m. show followed by a wonderful buffet luncheon at the Eden Roc Resort. We will depart Manassas at 5:45 a.m. and Woodbridge at 6:30 a.m. Return time is approximately 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 28

ALTRIA PRESENTS

RENT

Richmond, VA


In 1996, an original rock musical by a little-known composer opened on Broadway… and forever changed the landscape of American theatre. Two decades later, Jonathan Larson‘s RENT continues to speak loudly and defiantly to audiences across generations and all over the world. And now, this Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award®-winning masterpiece returns to the stage in a vibrant 20th anniversary touring production. A re-imagining of Puccini's La Bohème, RENT follows an unforgettable year in the lives of seven artists struggling to follow their dreams without selling out. With its inspiring message of joy and hope in the face of fear, this timeless celebration of friendship and creativity reminds us to measure our lives with the only thing that truly matters, love…Lunch prior to the performance will be at Mama J’s, a neighborhood restaurant based on the family tradition of going to grandmas for Sunday dinner. Enjoy southern fried chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, greens and cobbler for dessert. We will depart Manassas at 9:00 a.m. and Woodbridge at 9:30 a.m. Return time is approximately 6:00 p.m. A deposit of $67 is due with reservation

Sunday, April 29 THE MERRY WIDOW

Shenandoah summer music

theatre

Winchester, VA


Reservations Open: January 5

Set on Shenandoah Conservatory‘s main proscenium stage and directed each year by a different distinguished guest artist, Main Stage Opera provides audiences with the full opera experience! One of Franz Léhar‘s most successful operettas, The Merry Widow is a comedic story that follows a wealthy widow and the hilarity that ensues when her country‘s diplomats attempt to arrange her next marriage. Léhar‘s lush music and timeless melodies will have audiences waltzing all the way home. We will depart Woodbridge at 10:15 a.m. and Manassas at 11:00 a.m. Return time is approximately 6:15 p.m. Lunch is included at the Cracker Barrel in Winchester.

advance

reservations

MAY Tuesday, May 1

THE NATIONAL ARBORETUM

Washington, D.C.

Cost: $50 pp Reservations Open: March 1

Escape within the beautiful confines of our National Arboretum where we have reserved space aboard the tram tour of the gardens. At this time of the year you will see azaleas, rhododendrons and camellias making for a magnificent display of color during our ride. Following the tram ride you will have free time to stroll at leisure or visit the gift shop. En route home we will stop for lunch on your own at the food court at the Pentagon Mall. We will depart Manassas at 8:15 a.m. and Woodbridge at 9:00 a.m. Return time is approximately 3:15 p.m.

Thursday, May 3 BRANDYWINE RIVER

MUSEUM

CHADDS FORD, PA


Surrounded by rolling hills and farmlands, the Brandywine Valley is also the home of three generations of the prominent family of artists – the Wyeths. Their works are on display in a renovated 19th century gristmill with two glass towers that give visitors a glimpse of the slow-moving Brandywine River. There will be two outstanding exhibits our docent-led tour will feature. First is George A. “Frolic” Weymout a highly talented artist and this landmark exhibition of approximately sixty-five of his best works of art in all media. It reveals the breadth of his visual investigations. Also featured are the works of artist Peter Hurd noted for his experiments in egg tempera painting. An inquisitive artist, Hurd taught himself not only the traditional methods of tempera but also the late eighteenth-century printmaking technique of lithography. Hurd‘s prints reflect a brief period of his life‘s work in the 1930s, when he turned to lithography to support his young family during the Depression. Nearly all of them represent scenes of ranch life in New Mexico. Lunch is on your own in the Millstone Café which featuresfreshly prepared, delicious food by celebrated chef MacGregor Mann. The Millstone Café also overlooks the breathtaking view of the Brandywine River from floor to ceiling windows. We will depart Manassas at 7:15 a.m. and Woodbridge at 8:00 a.m. Return time is approximately 5:30 p.m.

Monday, May 7 Historic Fredericksburg

featuring chatham &

Belmont estates

Fredericksburg, Virginia


County, Virginia is home to two homes that have nothing in common. The first home on the north side of the Rappahannock River is the 18th-century Belmont Estate, a country home and studio of American impressionist painter Gari Melchers. Two hours have also been allowed for lunch on your own and shopping in Old Town Fredericksburg. We will then visit the second home, Chatham Manor within the Spotsylvania National Park. Overlooking the Rappahannock River, this magnificent Georgian Mansion served as a hospital for wounded Federal soldiers during the War Between the States, with such noted visitors as Lincoln, Walt Whitman, and Clara Barton. Its various outbuildings and dependencies, and the historic group which surrounds it, represent a small preserve in which the entire scope of Virginia heritage can be understood and appreciated. We will depart Manassas at 8:15 a.m. and Woodbridge at 9:00 a.m. Return time is approximately4:15 p.m. Lunch is on your own.

Thursday, May 10 Historic Smithfield

Smithfield, Virginia


Reservations Open: March 6

Upon arrival we will meet our local guide at St. Luke‘s Church circa 1632. It is the oldest existing church of English foundation in America and is this country's only surviving original brick Gothic church. See the Jacobean interior and original 17th century silver alter fittings, baptismal font and communion table and chairs. It also houses the nation's oldest, intact organ. Visit their gift shop onsite for souvenirs and gifts. We will then depart on a drive-by tour of this Victorian community. Of special interest will be the 1889 "Mansion on Main," home of Smithfield's Victorian era historian, R. S. (Richard Samuel) Thomas. This architectural showpiece stands proudly on the corner of the original colonial roads: Main and Church Streets. We will also stop atDarden’s Country Store where curing hams and smoking 'em is done the old-fashioned way by personally salting and staking them until they are just right. It is almost a lost art but the fact that in Virginia, ham is a traditional food despite being salt cured, keeps the demand high. We will then enjoy lunch at the historic Smithfield Inn[At time of reservation provide your choice of crab cake, roasted pork with apples or chicken pot pie]. Shopping follows along Main Street. We will depart Manassas at 6:15 a.m. and Woodbridge at 7:00 a.m. Return is approximately6:15 p.m.NOTE: This tour is limited to 40 participants.

Saturday, May 12

FORD’S THEATRE PRESENTS

THE WIZ

Washington, D.C.

Cost: $98 pp Reservations Open: Immediately

Ease on down the road with Dorothy and her friends Scarecrow, Tinman and Lion on their quest to meet The Wiz. In this adaptation of L. Frank Baum‘s magical novel, Dorothy is whisked away by a tornado to the fanciful land of Oz. There, she and her sidekicks encounter Munchkins, flying monkeys and a power-hungry witch named Evillene who vows to destroy them. Winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Original Score, "The Wiz" is a musical feast featuring soul, gospel, R&B and pop. Rediscover the power of courage, heart, brains and friendship. We will depart Manassas at 11:45 a.m. and Woodbridge at 12:30 p.m. Return time is approximately 5:45 p.m. Bring your own sandwich and drink as no food stop is included on tour.

Tuesday May 15

BEAUTY AND ELEGANCE

FEATURING

NEMOURS MANSION & GARDENS

& LONGWOOD GARDENS

Wilmington, DE


At Longwood you will experience dazzling displays that elevate the art of horticulture, a place to watch majestic fountains spring to life, and a place to relax and reconnect with nature. Explore one of the great gardens of the world, from the 4-acre Conservatory to the splendor of the outdoor gardens spanning 1,077 acres. On arrival we will proceed to the Conservatory to stroll through to the East Conservatory Plaza entrance. Here you will find restrooms and benches should you not want to proceed with the one hour guided tour of the gardens. Following the tour, you may want to stroll through the Conservatory or visit the gift shop. Just across the street is the Longwood Family Restaurant where lunch awaits [Provide choice at time of reservation of one of the following: fried or broiled flounder meat loaf, roast beef or pork chop. From here we will travel to Wilmington, Delaware to the magnificent site of Nemours Mansion & Gardens, the home of Alfred I. and Alicia DuPont. Visits to Nemours Estate are self-paced and self-guided. Trained, interpretive staff members are located in select locations of Nemours Mansion and Chauffeur‘s Garage to orient visitors, share information and answer questions. Informational and way-finding signs are located throughout the property, and maps of the gardens and grounds are available at the Visitor Center and throughout the property. Shuttle buses run between the Visitor Center and Nemours Mansion, and also take visitors around the property with designated stops and pick-up points. A delight for the senses is the Garden with its corridor of vibrant spring colors, fragrance of fresh flowers and the gentle sounds of the fountain in the Reflecting Pool. We will depart Manassas at 5:15 a.m. and Woodbridge at 6:00 a.m. Return time is approximately at 7:15 p.m. There are a variety of surfaces and levels in the gardens and grounds. The tour also involves climbing several staircases so visitors are asked to take their physical condition into account when making reservations.

Thursday, May 17 SPRING IN THE

SHENANDOAH VALLEY

Staunton, Virginia


The Blackfriar‘s Playhouse brings alive the performance of Shakespeare's Macbeth under their original staging conditions on a simple stage, without elaborate sets, and with the audience sharing the same light as the actors. You not only view the production, you become a part of it. Following the performance, we will be transported to Anne Hathaway Cottage Tea Roomto enjoy a two hour “Elegantly English” high tea. We will depart Woodbridge at 6:45 a.m. and Manassas at 7:30 a.m. Return time is approximately 6:45 p.m.

Sunday-Saturday, May 20-26 RETURN T0 BRANSON

Branson, Missouri

Cost: $1419 Single & $1111 Twin pp Reservations Open: January 15

Spring in the Ozark Mountains is a lovely time to visit the mid-west‘s entertainment capital for a week of entertainment, excellent food and one-of-a-kind shopping. If you‘ve never made this trip and it is on your bucket list, this is your opportunity. If it has been some time since your last visit, don‘t miss out of this opportunity to return. We will overnight in Richmond, ID going and returning plus four nights in Branson at the beautiful Radisson Hotel. The tour includes six breakfasts, two lunches and six dinners as well as six shows. We will depart Manassas Senior Center at 5:30 a.m. and Woodbridge Ferlazzo Building at 6:15 a.m. Return time is approximately 8:00 p.m.A deposit of $100 is due with reservation

The Itinerary Sunday, May 20 Travel day to Richmond, IN overnight and dinner Monday, May 21

Travel day to Branson. Check in to the Radisson Hotel. Dinner at Wildwood Bistro in the hotel followed by the Rick Thomas Premier Illusionist show. Tuesday, May 22

Breakfast Buffet at Hotel. Today a visit is scheduled to the Ralph Foster Museum with a Student Guided Tour of College of the Ozarks. Lunch is included at the Keeter Center Restaurant at the College of the Ozarks. This afternoon we are scheduled for the Showboat Branson Belle Dinner, Show and Cruise. A second show tonight is scheduled to see the Million Dollar Quartet Wednesday, May 23

Breakfast Buffet at Hotel. Morning free for Shopping at Branson Craft Mall, Grand Village & Tanger Outlet. Lunch is on your own at the Pickin Porch Deli at Branson Craft Mall. This afternoon we will enjoy Hot Rods and High Heels show. Dinner at Gettin Basted followed by the evening performance of Raiding the Country Vault Thursday, May 24

Breakfast Buffet at Hotel. Later this morning we are scheduled for the narrated Main Street Lake Cruises with lunch. The afternoon features free time for shopping at Branson Landing & Old Town Branson. Tonight, we will enjoy dinner at the Uptown Café. This evenings show is at Sight and Sound Theater presenting Samson. Friday, May 25

Breakfast Buffet at hotel. Depart for Richmond, IN overnight and dinner Saturday, May 26 Expanded continental breakfast. Depart for home.

Wednesday, May 30 A BACK ROAD TO FREEDOM

“THE HARRIET TUBMAN STORY”

Dorchester & Caroline County, MD


Reservations Open: March 9

Meet your tour guide at the Dorchester County Visitor Center in Cambridge, Maryland. Travel through the country backroads of Dorchester, and see where Harriet Tubman grew up and worked as a child. Ride past key landmarks such as the Brodess Farm, Bucktown Village Store, and Scott's Chapel. Your tour guide will narrate throughout the tour. Arrive at the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center & State Park. After a brief introduction from the rangers, see exhibits that display how this region shaped Harriet Tubman's early years, and illustrate her work as a freedom fighter, leader, and liberator. Enjoy lunch at Old Salty's Restaurant and Gift Shop on Hoopers Island. The meal is served buffet-style and includes crab cakes, fried soft-shell crabs, clam strips, fish, ham, chicken, baked pineapple, salad, vegetables, and more! An assortment of homemade pie slices is available for dessert! On the way back to Cambridge, ride past and learn about more landmarks that were relevant to Tubman's life, including Stewart's Canal in Madison, the Stanley Institute, and Woolford, where she was born. It was in the Madison/Woolford area where she worked alongside her father in the woods, hauling goods to the nearby wharves. It was here that she tapped into the secret communication network of free black sailors who gave her the information she needed to carry out her rescue missions. Travel along the "Highway to Freedom," a road along which most of the enslaved people who escaped from this area lived.We will depart Manassas at 6:45 a.m. and Woodbridge at 7:30 a.m. Return time is approximately 5:45 p.m.

JUNE

Tuesday, June 5 ALL HALLOWS GUILD PRESENTS

NATIONAL CATHEDRAL

GARDENS TOUR & TEA

Washington, D.C.


As spectacular as the National Cathedral is, so are the beautiful gardens and grounds that surround it. The All Hallows Guild are the stewards responsible for the care of this monumental task; At this time of the year you will see flowering trees, bulbs, the rose garden and the colorful border. It is a feast for your eyes and then we go into high tea for a feast for your taste buds. We will depart Manassas at 11:30 a.m. and Woodbridge at 12:15 p.m. Return time is approximately 4:30 p.m. The Cathedral grounds are not recommended for those on walkers or in wheelchairs. This tour is limited to 40 persons,

Friday,June 8 RIVERSIDE DINNER THEATRE

PRESENTS

Always patsy cline

Fredericksburg, VA


"Always Patsy Cline" is more than a tribute to the iconic country singer who died tragically at age 30 in a plane crash in 1963. The show is based on a true story about Cline's friendship with a fan from Houston named Louise Seger, who befriended the star in a Texas honky-tonk in 1961, and continued a correspondence with Cline until her death. The role of Louise Seger will be played by Sally Struthers, most notably remembered for her role as Gloria on the popular TV show “All in the Family”. The musical play, complete with down home country humor, true emotion and even some audience participation, includes many of Patsy‘s unforgettable hits such as “Crazy,” “I Fall to Pieces,” “Sweet Dreams” and “Walking After Midnight”. Before the show enjoy delicious chef-prepared,3-courseluncheon served at your table. We will depart Manassas at 10:00 a.m. and Woodbridge at 10:45 a.m. Return time is approximately 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, June 14 A garden, a mansion,

and an afternoon tea

Monkton, MD & Pylesville, PA

Cost: $115 pp Reservations Open: April 16

Ladew Topiary Gardens were designed and developed by Harvey S. Ladew to provide an array of color, texture and form for each season. Mr. Ladew planned 15 flower gardens, each on a different theme, ranging from a formal Rose Garden and perennial borders, to a Cottage Garden, Water Garden and Berry Garden. The crowning glory of the 22 acres is the topiary — trees and shrubs trained and trimmed into ornamental shapes. The Garden Club of America Called Ha9rvey Ladew's garden "the most outstanding garden in America." The historic Manor House was constructed over three centuries and is filled with English antiques, paintings, photographs, sketches and fox hunting memorabilia. The Oval Library is included in the book "100 Most Beautiful Rooms in America". We will then proceed to the Tea Trolley located in Delta, PA for a delightful luncheon tea. We will depart Manassas at 7:00 a.m. and Woodbridge at 7:45 a.m. Return time is approximately 6:00 p.m.

REVISED ITINERARY

Wednesday-Sunday, June 20-24 APPALACHIA & THE ARK

Covington & Berea, Kentucky

Cost: $872 Single & $638 Twin pp Reservations Open: February 27

This new tour combines the historic grace of Bereawith a visit to America's newest faith based attraction - The Ark. It also features the arts and music of Appalachia. Your days are filled with both artistic and divine inspiration. Then your evenings are filled with enough Bluegrass Music and Southern Cooking to have your lips and toes tap-smacking a duet. Tour includes four breakfasts and four dinners. We will depart Woodbridge Ferlazzo Building at 6:15 a.m. and Manassas Senior Center at 7:00 a.m. Approximate return time is 8:00 p.m.A deposit of $100 is due with reservation

The Itinerary Day 1 Wednesday, June 20 Overnight lodging in Huntington, WV. Dinner is at a local area restaurant. Day 2 Thursday, June 21 Hotel Breakfast. Proceed to the Kentucky Artisan Center in – Berea, KY where everything is made in Kentucky. The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea features a wide range of Kentucky's outstanding artisan products in its on-site gallery exhibit and shopping areas. Whether on display in a themed exhibit or in a shop setting, you'll find great artisan works and information about artisans themselves and the materials they use to create their work. At the Center, you'll find superbly crafted glass, pottery, woodworking, metal work, paper, jewelry, specialty foods, music and books-works by over 650 Kentucky artisans living all across the Commonwealth. Have lunch on your own in their cafe. A Step-on guide will take us on a guided Tour of Berea, KY that will include Berea College and the City's cultural districts, a stop at the Log House Craft Gallery, and a tour of the Old Town Artisans' Village. You will enjoy a class with a Master Artist at Barnwood Birdhouses & Basket Making. You will use barn wood, willow branches and a KY license plate to build a home for their "Feathered friends" or to use as a decorative piece inside or out. Check into your Berea, KY, the Fairfield Inn for a two-night stay. Dinner is included tonight in the Boone Hall Dining Room, that embraces southern hospitality. After dinner, you will be entertained with a private performance by the Berea College Bluegrass Ensemble (as available). The students here at Berea College have been showcasing their talent with fun, lively performances for many years. They have toured throughout the eastern US, Ireland and Japan. This evening they will provide our group with a unique Kentucky musical experience Day 3 Friday. June 22 Hotel deluxe continental then onto the Creation Museum with its state-of-the-art exhibits that allow you to seemingly walk into biblical history. Learn how the Bible, the history book of the universe, provides the starting point for science. Explore the stunning interpretation of Adam and Eve's Garden of Eden. Then visit the Tower of Babel and finish your tour by watching the theater production, "The Last Adam". Lunch on your own at their Noah Cafe. Dinner tonight is at the Dinner Bell Restaurantin Berea then onto Renfro Valley forthe Friday Night Show with its Tribute to the Legends. You will enjoy an assortment of Old-Time and Traditional Country music, Cowboy Western music, Western Swing, Bluegrass and Love Ballads. Day 4 Saturday, June 23

Enjoy the hotel deluxe continental before loading your bus and departing for The Ark Encounter which offers an experience like no other. From the moment you tum the comer and the towering Ark comes into view, to the friendly animals in the petting zoo, to the jaw-dropping exhibits inside the Ark, you'll experience the pages of the Bible like never before. This marvel of engineering is seven stories tall and is a football field and a half long. It is the largest timber frame structure in the world. Get ready to experience close-up encounters with stunning animals. Some life-like recreations from Noah's day and many living-and-breathing animals from today.Lunch is on your own, at Emzara's Kitchen located on the grounds. We will continue to Beckley, WV and overnight at the Country Inn and Suites. Dinner is at the local Cracker Barrel. Day 5 Sunday. June 24 Deluxe continental before departing for home.

Wednesday, June 27 Shenandoah summer

music theatre presents

NEWSIES

Winchester, VA


Set in New York City at the turn of the century, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a ragged band of teenaged ―newsies,‖ who dreams only of a better life far from the hardship of the streets. But when publishing titans Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst raise distribution prices at the newsboys‘ expense, Jack finds a cause to fight for and rallies newsies from across the city to strike for what‘s right. Newsies is inspired by the real-life ―Newsboy Strike of 1899,‖ when newsboy Kid Blink led a band of orphan and runaway newsies on a two-week-long action against Pulitzer, Hearst and other powerful newspaper publishers. Timely and fresh, the fictionalized adaptation of Newsies addresses age-old themes of social injustice, exploitative labor practices and David-versus-Goliath struggles as the young learn to harness their power against a corrupt establishment.We will depart Woodbridge at 9:30 a.m. and Manassas at 10:15 a.m. Return time is approximately 6:30 p.m. A gift card for $12 toward lunch is included at the Cracker Barrel in Winchester.

JULY Sunday-Friday, July 22-27

ISLANDS OF MAINE

By train, boat & bus

Cost: $1108 Single and$842 Twin pp Reservations Open: February 5

Cruise, Tour, & Dine

Ohhhhh the views!!!That sums up this extraordinary maritime tour of the islands of main and coastal cities along the Atlantic Ocean seashore. We have even made the tour more outstanding by the inclusion of Amtrak‘s Downeaster coastal service with stunning views. This tour will depart Manassas at 6:00 a.m. and Woodbridge at 6:45 a.m. Return time to the area is approximately 6:30 p.m. Tour includes 5 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners. Initial deposit of $200 must accompanying your reservation or it will not be honored. Final payment will be due June 8.

The Itinerary Day #1 – Arrive at the Comfort Inn & Suites, Dover, NH. Dinner is Included. Day #2 – Expanded Continental Breakfast – With hot choices. Bailey Island Cruise - Depart from beautiful Portland Harbor. Cruise to the unique waterways of Harpswell to Bailey Island. Learn the history of Casco Bay as you cruise past lighthouses, forts and turn-of-the-century summer colonies. Pass lobstermen tending their traps and Eagle Island, home to Admiral Perry‘s residence. Bailey Island Lunch – Dine at the famous Cook‘s Lobster House, surrounded by ocean views. Bailey Island – Travel through the land of bright, buoy-covered lobster shacks, quaint fishing villages, rocky shoreline and Maine‘s one-of-a-kind cribstone bridge. Located at the very tip of one of Maine‘s coastal fingers, ready your cameras for lots of photo-ops on picturesque Bailey Island. Jewel of the Coast Tour - Meet your guide and enjoy a tour of beautiful Camden. Venture to the peak of Mount Battie for unsurpassed panoramic views of scenic Penobscot Bay and the Gulf of Maine. Hear about the rich maritime history of this seaside village. Camden Center - Take time for dinner on own and shopping in this lovely sea-side village. Arrive at the Fireside Inn & Suites, Belfast, ME for two nights. Day #3 - Expanded Continental Breakfast - With hot choices. Mount Desert Island Tour - The largest island in Maine and second largest in the Northeast - beaten only by Long Island. Meet your guide at Acadia National Park and be amazed by the natural wonders of this Maine Treasure. You will travel to the Peak of Cadillac Mountain for breath-taking views of the mountains and the Atlantic. Venture to Otter Point and experience the rocky cliffs jutting out into the crashing surf. Witness the wonder of Sieur De Mont Springs and the power of the surf at Thunder Hole. Lunch with a View - Enjoy a yummy lunch, expertly prepared, while taking in the ocean views. Bar Harbor - Take time to explore this waterfront downtown, filled with shops, eateries, galleries and museums. Dinner on own. Maine Lumberjack Show - All the thrills and spills of this sport….. See axe throwing, log rolling, hand sawing, timber climbing and more!. Day #4 - Expanded Continental Breakfast - With hot choices.

Boothbay Harbor Tour - Meet your guide and see why the Boothbay Harbor Region is the ―Soul of the Maine Coast ―. Explore quiet coves, rocky shores, meandering country roads, and beautiful lighthouses. Discovery this beautiful coastal region including spectacular Ocean Point Drive, three lighthouses, salt water birds and local lobster fishermen. Island Clambake with Twin Lobsters - A true New England experience!! Cruise to picturesque Cabbage Island where your Downeast adventure begins. A succulent Maine Lobster feast awaits you. This is a traditional Maine bake, cooked in seaweed, steamed from top to bottom, covered with tarpaulins and rocks capturing all the flavor and sweetness of fresh Maine lobsters and clams. This authentic meal includes a steaming cup of traditional New England Fish Chowder, two luscious bright red lobsters, tender white steamed clams, sweet golden corn on the cob, onion, and new Maine potatoes. This is a half day excursion. Boothbay Harbor, ME - Take a bit of time to explore this delightful coastal village filled with shops, eateries and beautiful views of Maine‘s rocky coastline. Dinner on own. Arrive at the Best Western Merry Manor Inn, Portland, ME - (1 Night) Day #5 - Expanded Continental Breakfast - With hot choices. Nubble Lighthouse Cruise - Aboard the Finestkind, depart from scenic Perkins Cove on a 1 ½ hour narrated cruise. Enjoy unsurpassed views of elegant coastal homes and the rocky shoreline. See all sides of Nubble Lighthouse as you circle this famous landmark. Perkins Cove, Ogunquit - Spend time at scenic Perkin‘s Cove filled with shops, galleries, eateries and spectacular views from the Marginal Way, a walk along the rocky coastline. Time for lunch on own. The Downeaster - Ride Amtrak‘s coastal train from Wells, Maine to Massachusetts. Sit back, relax enjoy the view! Our bus will be waiting at the train terminal to transport the group to the Fairfield Inn by Marriott, Tewksbury, MA. Dinner Included Day #6 - Expanded Continental Breakfast - With hot choices before our journey homeward.

AUGUST Saturday-Friday, August 18-24

THE ORIGINAL WILD WILD

WEST FEATURING

FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS

Pigeon Forge-Nashville-Memphis-

St. Louis & Columbus

Cost: $1362 Single & $1064 Twin pp Reservations Open: March 27

In the formerly wild western town of Fort Smith you will witness 200 years of history come back to life through stories and reenactments of outlaws, lawmen, soldiers, Native

Americans and historical figure that played an important role in American history. You will tour Miss Laura‘s Visitors Center – a former old west bordello – and trace the footsteps of Deputy U.S. Marshal Bass Reves and the vile outlaws he brought to justice at the Fort Smith National Historic Site. See the courtroom where the hanging judge, Isaac Parker tried and ordered the hanging of 79 men. Mixed in with our wild west experience will be stops along the way filled withgood food and lively entertainment. You will experience the joys of motor coach, train and boats to take you on unforgettable outings. The tour includes We will depart from Woodbridge at 6:00 a.m. and Manassas at 6:45 a.m. Return time is approximately 9:00 p.m. Tour includes six breakfasts, two lunches and six dinners. We will need an immediate deposit of $100 per person at the time of your reservation.

The Itinerary DAY 1 - SATURDAY, AUGUST 18 Overnight PIGEON FORGE at the Willow Brook Lodge. Dinner at the Old Mill Restaurantfollowed by a toe-tapping show atCountry Tonite. DAY 2 – SUNDAY, AUGUST 19 Breakfast in hotel dining room. Depart for Nashville to enjoy the luncheon cruise aboard the General Jackson Showboat complete with entertainment -- a delightful afternoon on the water. Continue to JACKSON, TN for overnight at the COUNTRY INN & SUITES with dinner at BROOKSIE’S RESTAURANT DAY 3 – MONDAY, AUGUST 20 Enjoy breakfast at the hotel This morning our destination is MEMPHIS where a private step-on guide will take us on the MOJO TOUR. The Home of the Blues comes alive on this city tour where our guide is a professional Beale Street musician who will play and sng selections from the city‘s rich musical heritage entertaining you will comedy, history, and behind-the-scenes stories of your favorite Memphis personalities. Along the way you will see Sun Studio, Beale Street, Stax Studio, The Lorraine Motel, Cotton Row, Peabody Hotel, Overton Park, Historic Central Gardens, St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, Early homes of Elvis, B. B. King, and Johnny Cash. Departing Memphis with a fast food lunch stop en route, late afternoon will find us in FORT SMMITH, Arkansas and Miss Laura’s Social Club, to tour the former bordello, the only former bordello on the National Register of Historic. Miss Laura herself will greet us and provide our tour of this historic old ―hotel.‖ Next we check into the BEST WESTERN ASPEN HOTEL. Dinner tonight will be at TALIANO ITALIAN RESTAURANT located in the restored 1887 Sparks Mansion, listed on the National Register of Historic Places [Provide with reservation your choice of stuffed pork chop or beef tips & noodles]. Following dinner we will enjoy Miss Laura’s Players presenting The Medicine Show on Hanging Day, an original comedy. Day 4 – TUESDAY, AUGUST 21 Enjoy breakfast in the hotel dining areaThis morning we will take in Fort Smith National Historic Site. Walk where soldiers drilled, pause along the Trail of Tears and stand where justice was served. Tour the courtroom of Judge Isaac C. Parker, the ―Hanging Judge.‖ Visit the gallows where 79 men met their fate and step inside the old jail known as ―hell on the border‖ to hear voices from the past. The history of the Fort Smith area abounds with tales of heroism, battles and social justice. The Fort Smith National Historic Site includes the remains of two frontier forts and the federal court for the

Western District of Arkansas. Next we will proceed with special guide on a driving tour of The Murals, ―The Unexpected Project.‖ We will continue our driving tour of the Historic District to include the US Marshal’s Museum. This will be followed by high tea at The Clayton House. Walking through the doors of this magnificent home takes us back in time to an era of elegance. This wood-frame antebellum house served as the family home of William Henry Harrison Clayton, the federal prosecutor in the court of celebrated frontier Judge Isaac C. Parker. Now it is time to shop as we make our way to Bricktown. Our day ends with dinner at Wiederkehr’s Weinkeller Restaurant where we will enjoy European specialties in a charming, candlelit atmosphere. DAY 5 – WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22 Enjoy breakfast in hotel dining room. This morning we will take turns with an electric trolley tour and visit to the Museum of History. We will then depart for VAN BUREN to board the Arkansas & Missouri Railroad for our one-way excursion through the Ozark Mountains for a 35-mile journey to WINSLOW. The ride takes is through the ruggedly beautiful Boston Mountain range of the Ozarks, over three valley trestles and through the 1700-foot long Winslow tunnel for some of the most breathtaking scenery you are likely to see in 'The Natural State. We will take time to enjoy lunch at Mermaids [Provide with reservation your choice of grilled chicken & shrimp Alfredo, or sauteed chicken medallions on risotto rice or chicken sandwich or Tuscan salad] before boarding our coach to continue to ROLLA, MO. Dinner at Bandana’s Bar-B-Q [Provide with reservation your choice of one of the following platters: pork, rib, turkey, chicken or smoked sausage with choice of two sides] Overnight at the Comfort Inn & Suites DAY 6 – THURSDAY, AUGUST 23 Enjoy breakfast. Early morning departure for ST. LOUIS where a step-on guide will take us on a tour of the city. We will also visit the ARCH with an opportunity to go to the top for fantastic views of the city and the mighty Mississippi River. Departing St. Louis, we continue east to COLUMBUS, OHIO for dinner at the Cracker Barrel and overnight at the Courtyard by Marriott. DAY 7 – FRIDAY, AUGUST 24 Breakfast and then depart with private guide for an overview tour of Columbus. We will enjoy lunch before departing for home.

http://www.fortsmith.org/miss-lauras-visitor-center/

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TOUR NOTES

Date Destination Cost Res/ Open Paid

JANUARY

7 Kennedy Center presents An American In Paris $128 10/12/17

13 Signature Theatre presents Crazy for You $142 10/12/17

16 Museum of the Bible $60 11/14/17

18 US Holocaust Museum $38 11/14/17

22 Smithsonian Portrait Gallery $35 12/19/17

24 Baltimore Museum of Art $85 12/20/17

29-February 2 Woodloch Resort $797/$751 12/19/17

FEBRUARY

4 Ford’s Theatre $80 Open

6 Founding Fathers’ $35 1/4/18

9 AMT presents Riverdance $143 11/17/17

14 Gypsy Tea Room $79 Open

20 U.S. Navy Memorial $35 1/8/18

24 Altria Theatre presents Cabaret $134 11/17/17

26 U.S. Marine Corps $35 1/11/18

28 Riverside Theatre presents Momma Mia $72 11/20/17

MARCH

3 GMU presents Baskerville $65 11/17/17

5 Philadelphia International Flower Show $95 12/26/17

7 Strathmore presents The Chieftans $80 12/5/17

14 Sight & Sound present Jesus $140 1/15/18

16 Southern Women’s Show $55 2/5/18

17 Medieval Times Dinner Theatre $88 12/22/17

19-24 Courts of Two Sisters – Charleston & Savannah $1697/$1086 1/5/18

26 Shop Along the Potomac $43 2/7/18

28 Hanover Tavern $89 2/23/18

31 Altria Theatre presents Dirty Dancing $134 12/5/17

APRIL

3 Cherry Blossom Lunch Cruise on the Dandy $81 12/29/17

6-8 Outlaws, Angels & The Wheeling Jamboree $671/$567 12/29/17

11 National’s vs. Atlanta Braves $55 1/23/18

14 GMU presents The Mountaintop $70 1/4/18

17 Museum of the American Revolution $121 1/4/18

19 Maymont Estate $93 12/12/17

22 Riverside’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame $92 1/4/18

25 Sight & Sound presents Jesus $140 1/26/18

28 Altria Theatre presents Rent $134 1/5/18

29 Shenandoah Music’s The Merry Widow $52 1/5/18

MAY

1 National Arboretum $50 3/1/18

3 Brandywine River Museum $69 3/1/18

7 Fredericksburg’s Chatham & Belmont $55 3/2/18

10 Historic Smithfield $90 3/6/18

12 Ford’s Theatre presents The Wiz $98 Open

15 Nemours Estate & Longwood Gardens $125 2/19/18

17 Blackfrier Theatre & High English Tea $117 3/8/18

20-26 Return to Branson $1419/$1111 1/15/18

30 Harriet Tubman Historic Tour $91 3/9/18

JUNE

5 National Cathedral Garden Tour & Tea $67 2/8/18

8 Riverside presents Patsy Cline $94 3/15/18

14 A Garden, a Mansion, a Tea $115 4/16/18

20-24 Revised Appalachia & the Ark $872/$638 2/27/18

27 Shenandoah Music Theatre presents Newsies $89 3/15/18

JULY

22-27 Islands of Maine $1104/$842 2/5/18

AUGUST

18-24 The Wild West featuring Fort Smith $1362/$1064 3/27/18

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Thursday

01/11; 02/08; 03/08; 04/12

Mgm CASINO

National Harbor MD

Cost: $52 pp MGM is a luxury resort, retail, dining, entertainment and gaming experience just minutes from Washington D.C on the banks of the Potomac River. Being the largest gaming floor means lots of options. Our tour is enhanced by a ferry ride from Alexandria, VA across the Potomac River to The MGM as well as a $10.00 credit for lunch at the ‗Shake Shack‘. We will enjoy a four-hour visit. We will depart Manassas at 8:15 a.m. and Woodbridge at 9:00 a.m. Return time is approximately 4:30 p.m.

Thursday

01/25; 02/22; 03/22; 04/26

HOLLYWOOD CASINO

Charles Town, WV

Cost: $35 pp

From Charles Town Slots to BROADWAY CASINO, 5,032 gaming machines are featured along with 112 table and poker games. There are six restaurants and a food court. You will have four hours and a rebate of $20 to test your luck. Lunch is on your own. We will depart Woodbridge at 8:45 a.m. and Manassas at 9:30 a.m. Return time is approximately 4:00 p.m.

Thursday

01/04; 02/01; 03/01; 04/05

MD LIVE CASINO

Arundel, MD

Cost: $35 pp Located at Arundel Mills Mall, this casino spans twelve acres and includes 4,750 slot machines and electronic table games, acclaimed restaurants, and of course, the mall for first class shopping. It is one of the largest gaming, retail and entertainment destinations in the country. Come along to enjoy so much at one destination. You will have four hours and a rebate of $20 to test your luck.We will depart Manassas at 8:00 a.m. and Woodbridge at 8:45 a.m. Return time is approximately 3:00 p.m.

Tuesday-Friday, April 10-13

spring

frolicFeaturing niagara

falls, Ontario

Cost: $699 Single & $589 Twin pp Reservations Open: January

In early April Queen Victoria Park on the Canadian side of the border near the falls comes alive with bright yellow beautiful daffodils. In fact, there are so many of these daffodils Niagara Falls has become known as the daffodil capital of North America. Springtime in Niagara brings millions of tulips, everywhere you look you‘ll see the brightly colored flowers. You can‘t help smelling spring at the Centennial Lilac Garden, down river near the Lewiston-Queenston International Bridge. It‘s a-bloom with more than 1,200 aromatic lilac bushes. It‘s located beside the Niagara Parks Commission‘s Floral Clock with its new face of 19,000 springtime flowers. Nearby are the grounds of the Niagara Parks Commission‘s Botanical Gardens. You‘ll discover 99 acres of beautifully maintained gardens with stunning colorful springtime flowers. You‘ll understand the expression, ‖it‘s like a breath of spring air‖ when you visit the gardens. Our lodging will be at the Travel Lodge and dinner the first night is at Betty’s Restaurant. [Indicate your choice with your reservation of: Fish & Chips, Roast Beef or Chicken] On April 11th - the world famous Shaw Festival begins its

54th season with World Premier of The Magician’s

Nephew by C.S. Lewis. A prequel to The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, the story is about how the lion Aslan created the magical land of Narnia. Located at Niagara-on-the-Lake, we will enjoy the matinee performance of this play with plenty of time to shop and browse with lunch on your own. This evening we will enjoyOh Canada Eh? Dinner Show. On April 12th - We will have a morning tour of the area, break for lunch on your own and another afternoon of touring with our private step-on guide. The tour will terminate at the IMAX Theatre for the presentation of Niagara:Miracles, Myths and Magic. Dinner this evening will be at the Skylon Tower seated in the revolving restaurant with a panoramic view of the area.{Confirm at reservation time your choice of prime rib, breast of chicken cordon bleu, grilled salmon or vegetarian] On April 13th - before departing we will enjoy the Hornblowers’s boat trip up to the Falls. A short stop for Duty Free shopping included in departure from Canada. Your tour includes three continental breakfasts and three dinners. We will depart Woodbridge at 6:15 a.m. and Manassas at 7:00 a.m. Return time is approximately 7:00 p.m. Note: A passport is required.We also need a $100.00 deposit with your reservation

Thursday, April 12

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Dover downs CASINO

OH WHAT A NIGHT! THE

MUSICL TRIBUTE TO

FRANKIE VALLE & THE

FOUR SEASONS

Dover, Delaware

Cost: $76 pp

At the Dover Downs Hotel and Casino, we will enjoy a fantastic lunch buffet followed by the matinee show Oh What a Night! A Musical Tribute to Frankie Valle and The Four Seasons. Tour includes a buffet lunch and show. We will depart Manassas at 7:30 a.m. and Woodbridge at 8:15 a.m. Arrival time back is approximately 6:30 p.m.

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