Multi-Day Tours

Roger Williams Zoo – Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular

After your meal you will be escorted to the park entrance for priority admission to the Jack-O-Lantern
Spectacular! You will be delighted & amazed by this breathtaking display of thousands of illuminated
jack-o-lanterns lining the park’s trail.

Cranberry Bog Tour

Visit A.D. Makepeace, the world’s largest cranberry grower! Travel on the bus with a guide to the
cranberry bog areas. Stops are included where you will get off the bus for an up close look at a bog in
production. Every effort is made to show wet harvesting in detail. Learn about the yearly cycle of
cranberry growing, the methods of harvesting and insight on being a cranberry farmer.

Lizzie Borden House

Tour the Lizzie Borden House, site of one of the most famous crimes in American history! In 1892, a
wealthy businessman & his wife were brutally murdered, & their youngest daughter Lizzie is
accused…did she do it? Hear the details that shocked the nation, tour the rooms where the evidence
was found & you decide if Lizzie is guilty!

Providence Ghost Walking Tour

Walk the cobblestone streets of Providence’s historic East Side & learn about the unfortunate victims of
“abnormal death”. Providence Ghost Tours weaves research & historical documentation into accurate
accounts of real people that will send a chill down your spine!

Sleepy Hollow Cemetery

Trace the footsteps of Washington Irving’s most famous character Ichabod Crane in “The Legend of
Sleepy Hollow” as you walk to the author’s final resting place.

Lyndhurst Castle

One of America’s finest Gothic Revival Mansions, overlooking the Hudson River; your tour will have a
Halloween twist – the lower rooms will be decorated with seasonal Halloween trimmings, including the
grand Victorian dining room. The second floor rooms will be viewed in their traditional splendor.

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Mount Vernon Estate & Garden

The estate, gardens, and farm of Mount Vernon totaled some 8,000 acres in the 18th century.
Presently, an estimated 500 acres of this historic property have been painstakingly preserved along the
banks of the Potomac River. Guests visiting the estate can view Washington’s Mansion and many other
original structures. The historic footprint also includes the tomb of George and Martha Washington
and a memorial dedicated to the enslaved people who lived and worked on the estate. Interpretive
spaces such as the Pioneer Farm and George Washington’s Gristmill & Distillery provide a rich
understanding of Washington’s enterprising and profitable business ventures.

Monticello

Monticello was the primary plantation of Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States,
who began designing and building Monticello at age 26 after inheriting land from his father. Feel the
power of place at Monticello. Learn about Thomas Jefferson, the ideas of freedom, and the realities of
slavery that made the United States.

Michie Tavern

Historic Michie Tavern served as the social center of its community and accommodated travelers with
food, drink and lodging. It remained in operation, in the Michie family, until 1910, when it came to be
owned by the Commonwealth of Virginia. In 1927, the Tavern was purchased by Josephine Henderson,
who had it moved seventeen miles from Earlysville to its present location, close to Monticello. This
Virginia Landmark captures 18th -century life.

Highland

Highland, was the official residence of fifth President James Monroe and his wife, Elizabeth Kortright
Monroe, from 1799 to 1823. Purchased in 1793, Monroe and his family permanently settled on the
property in 1799 and lived at Highland for twenty-four years. Personal debt forced Monroe to sell the
plantation in 1825. Before and after selling Highland, Monroe spent much of his time living at Oak Hill.
President Monroe simply called his home “Highland.” It did not acquire the additional name of “Ash
Lawn” until after his death. The estate is now owned, operated and maintained by Monroe’s alma
mater, the College of William and Mary.

Charlottesville Historic Downtown Mall

The Historic Downtown Mall is celebrated as one of the most vibrant urban centers in small-town
America. Stretching along 8 tree-lined blocks, the brick-paved, pedestrian-only mall has been called
the “Community Living Room.” It is home to more than 120 shops and 30 restaurants. Add in half-adozen
art galleries, two historic theaters, multiple venues for live music, a movie theater, an ice skating
rink—plus free concerts, “Art Walks,” and a Saturday farmer’s market, and, you get a diverse and
entertaining place. Remarkably, in an age of chain stores, almost all businesses on the Historic
Downtown Mall are locally owned.

Montpelier

Tour the home of President James Madison, the Father of the Constitution and Architect of the Bill of
Rights, and Dolley Madison, America’s first “First Lady.” The Montpelier estate features the historic
home and grounds, gardens, historic buildings, exhibitions and archaeological sites.

Holiday Inn Monticello

Hy-Line Cruise to Nantucket

Nantucket Island, the “Little Grey Lady” still looks much as it did during its heyday as a prosperous whaling and shipping port of the 1800’s: cedar shingled homes and elegant whaling mansions, still line the cobblestone streets, with the modern addition of upscale boutiques, art galleries and restaurants to suit any taste.

Narrated Tour of Nantucket

A narrated driving tour of Nantucket takes you across the island past cranberry bogs, rolling farm land, quiet villages and pounding surf to the charming village of ‘Sconset.

Guided Island tour of Martha’s Vineyard

Enjoy a complete island tour upon arrival on Martha’s Vineyard Island, in the comfort of your motorcoach. Walk with your guide to view the colorful “Gingerbread Cottages” in Oaks Bluff: enjoy scenic touring along the ocean (see where “JAWS” was filmed!) to Edgartown, a once prominent whaling town where stately whaling captain’s mansions still lines the streets. There will be free time in Oak Bluffs or Edgartown for lunch on your own. You will also tour to the western most community on the island, Gay Head, best known for its great clay cliffs and Gay Head Lighthouse.

Narrated tour of Block Island

Enjoy a 1 ¼ hour narrated tour of Block Island called “the Bermuda of the North”! Learn about island life as you travel past meadows, moors & marshy ponds, stopping for photos at Southeast Light overlooking the dramatic cliffs known as Mohegan Bluffs.

Guided Tour of Newport

See Newport’s two famous scenic routes – Bellevue Avenue lined with opulent mansions – Summer cottages” built by titans of industry and society during the Gilded Age, and Ten Mile Ocean Drive where you can gaze at spectacular waterfront estates and un-paralleled ocean views!

Riviera Beach Resort

Holiday Inn Express – Middletown, RI

Historic Tour of Chautauqua Institution

The Chautauqua Institution is a not-for-profit, 750-acre educational center beside Chautauqua Lake in southwestern New York State. The Institution, originally the Chautauqua Lake Sunday School Assembly, was founded in 1874 as an educational experiment in out-of-school, vacation learning. Over 8,000 students enroll annually in the Chautauqua Summer Schools which offer courses in art, music, dance, theater, writing skills and a wide variety of special interests.

Guided Tour of Lucy Town

See Jamestown, New York through the eyes of Lucy. This “Lucy Town Tour”, will take you to places of significance to Lucille Ball. You will see the house that she was born in, the house where she grew up, the cemetery where she and her family are at rest, and much more.

Lucy Desi Museum / Desilu Studios

A knowledgeable tour guide will take you back to the filming of I Love Lucy. Devoted to the I Love Lucy TV series, Desilu Studios features complete re-creations of Lucy and Ricky Ricardo’s New York City apartment and the Hollywood hotel suite. You’ll also find an interactive Vitameatavegamin set, a screening area, original scripts, and showcases filled with vintage memorabilia as well as costumes that were worn on the show.

National Comedy Center

Based on the vision of Jamestown native Lucille Ball for her hometown to become a destination for comedy, the National Comedy Center showcases comedy’s great minds and unique voices in ways that engage, inspire, educate and entertain. Opened in August 2018, the museum complex offers an unprecedented visitor experience using state-of-the-art technology, interactivity and personalization to create the first true 21st Century museum environment. Over 50 immersive exhibits with the 37,000-square-foot facility enable visitors to take an interactive journey through comedy history, from early vaudeville to the latest viral memes.

Reg Lenna Civic Center

The roots of The Reg Lenna Center for the Arts reach back as far as the Roaring Twenties. The theater now operated by The Reg was first opened in Jamestown, New York, on February 5, 1923, as The Palace Theatre – a “high-class vaudeville house.” One of The Palace’s finest moments came in 1956, when it hosted the world premiere of “Forever, Darling,” starring Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball. The comedy couple visited Jamestown, Ball’s birthplace, to attend the screening, drawing thousands of adoring fans downtown and to the theater to welcome the Hollywood stars in their Western New York visit.

Holiday Inn Express – Jamestown

Downtown Nashville

From its very beginnings, Nashville grew from a foundation built on music. Music has been the common thread connecting the life and soul of the city and its people. Visitors have ventured here to experience the music that weaves such a fundamental pattern in its cultural, business and social fabric.

Grand Ole Opry

For over 90 years, country’s best have mesmerized audiences at the Opry, the show that made country music famous. Each Opry show features an array of performances by new stars, superstars and legends of country music as well as great bluegrass, comedy and more. Opry shows are never rehearsed and never the same show twice, but always an unforgettable evening of uniquely American entertainment.

Post Show Tour at Grand Ole Opry

After you watch the show, see what it’s like behind the scenes! Walk in the footsteps of superstars and get an exclusive look at what happens on the other side of the curtain of the show that made country music famous — right after the show ends!

Historic Studio B

What started in 1957 as a sketch on a dinner napkin quickly became the birthplace to more than 35,000 legendary songs and more than 1,000 popular hits. Located on renowned Music Row, Historic RCA Studio B is one of the most famous studios in the world. Over 35,000 songs were recorded here by artists such as Dolly Parton, Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, and even more recently, Martina McBride and Carrie Underwood. Hear the stories behind the legendary recordings and view some of the original instruments used in producing over 1,000 hit records on this private guided tour.

Country Music Hall of Fame

Membership in the Country Music Hall of Fame, the highest honor a country music professional can receive, is extended to performers, songwriters, broadcasters, musicians, and executives in recognition of their contributions to the development of country music. The first inductees were Hank Williams, Jimmie Rodgers, and Fred Rose. The most recent inductees (class of 2019) are Jerry Bradley, Brooks & Dunn and Ray Stevens. The Museum has an extensive, permanent objects collection. This collection includes more than eight hundred stage costumes, over six hundred instruments, and hundreds of other objects—from microphones to automobiles—documenting the history of country music. Honoring classic and current artists, the Museum exhibits everything from Hank Williams’s cherished Martin guitar to Elvis Presley’s custom Cadillac limousine, to outfits and instruments from the likes of Alison Krauss and Carrie Underwood, to a showcase of today’s top artists.

Guided Tour of Nashville

Travel through the heart of downtown and past many of the historic buildings, including the Ryman Auditorium, Tootsie’s world-famous Orchid Lounge, Honky Tonk Highway, Tennessee’s State Capitol, Bicentennial Mall State Park, Music Row, Vanderbilt University, Centennial Park including an exact replica of the Parthenon, and much more!

Legends Behind the Music

In this up-close-and-personal experience, you will enjoy a delicious meal and then be entertained by one of Nashville’s most successful songwriters. This is a unique opportunity to hear major hit songs in their original form and get the inside scoop on what was going on in the songwriter’s life that inspired these classics! In this interactive experience, you are invited to ask questions about the songwriting process. There will be a meet & greet with the songwriter following the performance, where you can get a photo, autograph, and time to say “hello.”

Graceland

Explore Elvis’ home and follow his amazing journey to music super-stardom through exhibit after exhibit of museum-quality videos, personal mementos, displays of authentic clothing, an incredible showcase of awards, and much more. Experience how the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll lived as you tour Graceland mansion, step aboard his famous custom jets, and check out his collection of cars. The Graceland experience also includes Elvis Presley’s Memphis, a new, state-of-the-art entertainment complex which includes Elvis The Entertainer Career Museum, restaurants, shops and much more.

Guided Tour of Memphis

See the sights and sounds of Memphis, the home of the Blues and the birthplace of rock ’n’ roll. During the city tour, you will see Beale Street, the famous march of the Peabody Ducks, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and of course the Mighty Mississippi River and more!

Sun Studio

Sun Studio is known worldwide as “The Birthplace of Rock’n’roll”. It is the discovery location of musical legends and genres of the 50’s from B.B. King and Elvis Presley to Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis; from Blues and Gospel to Country and Rock’n’roll.

Rock & Soul Museum

The Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum’s exhibition about the birth of rock and soul music was created by the Smithsonian Institution. It tells the story of musical pioneers who, for the love of music, overcame racial and socio-economic barriers to create the music that shook the entire world.

Beale Street

The music and entertainment pulse of downtown Memphis, Beale Street at the turn of the 20th century served as a haven for African Americans migrating from small towns. Legendary greats such as W.C. Handy, B.B. King, Rufus Thomas, Willie Mitchell and Isaac Hayes have showcased their talents on Beale. Beale Street offers three blocks of nightclubs, specialty shops, galleries and restaurants. For over 150 years, Beale Street has hosted blues music and entertainment. Beale played a pivotal role in branding Memphis as one of the most musically rich cities in the world, and was prominent in hosting some of the first black business owners in the south. In between, the street was host to the birth of blues music, the civil rights movement, rock ‘n’ roll, racks of ribs and bands.

Courtyard by Marriott – Bristol

GLO Best Western – Nashville Airport West

Holiday Inn Express – Memphis