2025 Tours
May
New York City – Gourmet Shopping
May 4, 2025 (Sun)
$92 Adult
Price includes transportation and stops listed below.
Don’t forget to bring along a cooler to store under the bus.
Depart Allentown, PA (Calvary Temple)
Depart Bethlehem, PA (L.V.I.P)
Depart William Penn Park & Ride – Lot C-1
Arrive New York, NY
Zabar’s
Little Italy & Chinatown
Chelsea Market
Depart New York, NY
Approximate return to the Lehigh Valley Area at 6:00pm
Zabar’s – 2245 Broadway
Any wait you might encounter at this Upper West Side landmark is worth it. New Yorkers and out-of-towners—tens of thousands per week—come to Zabar’s for some of the City’s best coffee, bagels, smoked fish, cheeses and much more. Grab some goodies for a picnic in nearby Central Park, or load up on groceries to make a savory meal at home. Either way, how can you not love a place that once famously sold caviar at a loss in its zeal for offering the lowest price?
Little Italy & Chinatown – Grand & Lafayette Streets
When Italian immigrants moved to this Manhattan neighborhood in the late 1800s, they brought their customs, food and language. That heritage remains evident today—Little Italy’s streets are lined with restaurants serving Italian staples on red-and-white checkered tablecloths. Di Palo’s cheese shop and Ferrara Bakery & Café—known for its cannoli and espresso—are among the long-tenured businesses still operating today.
Chinatown New York City is located in one of the oldest neighborhoods in Manhattan. Chinese immigrants settled in the area in the 1800’s. Chinatown offers unique historical and cultural experiences not found anywhere else in the world.
Chelsea Market – 88 10th St
Iconic culinary destination Chelsea Market has become an internationally-renowned brand and is considered one of the greatest indoor food and retail marketplaces in the world today. Located in the heart of New York City’s Meatpacking District, the market’s collection of distinctive and diverse merchants adds up to more than just your average food hall, rather a lively marketplace where one can shop the region’s finest fishmonger, take home prime cuts of meat from one of the area’s best whole-animal butchers, load up on artisanal cheeses, fresh produce, and imported Italian dry goods. It’s the savory meals enjoyed at Chelsea Market; just as much as the fresh ingredients purchased there that make it a beloved destination for locals and travelers alike.
Price subject to change
Brooklyn Pizza Tour
May 8, 2025 (Thu)
$196 Adult
Price includes transportation, 4 ½ hour guided tour of Brooklyn as well as two stops at Grimaldi’s Under the Brooklyn Bridge, L&B Spumoni Gardens, and (2) slices and a soda at each location.
Depart Allentown, PA (Calvary Temple)
Depart Bethlehem, PA (L.V.I.P)
Depart William Penn Park & Ride – Lot C-1
Arrive New York, NY
Guided Brooklyn Pizza Tour
Depart New York, NY
Approximate return to the Lehigh Valley Area at 5:30pm
What You’ll Do & See
- Cover pizza and Brooklyn from one end to the other!
- Enjoy award winning, Neapolitan-style pizza at Grimaldi’s under the Brooklyn Bridge where’s there’s NO waiting on line!
- You’ll love the legendary Sicilian-style pizza at L&B Spumoni Gardens in Bensonhurst.
- Visit famous movie locations like Saturday Night Fever, Goodfellas, The French Connection, The Warriors, Annie Hall and more!
- Experience a full audio-visual, multimedia presentation on the screens of the bus!
- Take pictures with iconic views of the Brooklyn Bridge on the waterfront.
- Stroll the famous boardwalk in Coney Island!
- Enjoy incredible views of the Brooklyn, Manhattan, Williamsburg and Verrazano-Narrows Bridges.
- Learn about your favorite Brooklyn-born celebrities!
- See the Brooklyn Army Terminal where Elvis shipped off to Germany in 1958.
- View million dollar homes along Shore Road in Bay Ridge including the famous “Gingerbread House.”
- Experience parts of Brooklyn you won’t get anywhere else! As Brooklynites, we’ll take you off the beaten path.
Price subject to change
Metropolitan Museum of Art & The Cloisters
May 13, 2025 (Tue)
$141 Adult / $132 Senior (65+) / $117 Child (2-11)
Price includes transportation, Guided Highlights Tour at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and a self-guided tour at the Cloisters
Depart Allentown, PA (Calvary Temple)
Depart Bethlehem, PA (L.V.I.P)
Depart William Penn Park & Ride – Lot C-1
Arrive New York City, NY
Met Museum of Art – One Hour Guided Highlights Tour
Free time on own at the Met – lunch on own
Self-guided tour of the Cloisters
Depart New York, NY
Approximate arrival in the Lehigh Valley Area at 7:15pm
The Metropolitan Museum of Art presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy. The Museum lives in two iconic sites in New York City—The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is located at Fifth Ave and 82nd St. in New York City. Its collection includes more than three million works of art spanning 5,000 years of world culture, from prehistory to the present. There are 3 levels. Ground Level includes Costume Institute, The Robert Lehman Collection, The Uris Center, Auditorium and Library. The first floor houses the American Wing, Arms and Armor, Arts of Africa, Oceania and the Americas, Egyptian Art, European Sculpture and Decorative Arts, Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium, Great Hall, Greek and Roman Art, Medieval Art, The Robert Lehman Collection and 20th Century Art. The second floor consists of The American Wing, Ancient Near Eastern Art, Asian Art, Chinese Art, Drawings, Prints and Photographs, European Paintings, Greek and Roman Art, Islamic Art, Japanese Art, Musical Instruments, 19th Century European Paintings and Sculpture, 20th Century Art, and South and Southeast Asian Art.
The Cloisters
The Cloisters is the branch of The Metropolitan Museum of Art devoted to the art and architecture of medieval Europe. It was assembled from architectural elements, both domestic and religious, that date from the twelfth through the fifteenth century. The building and its cloistered gardens—located in Fort Tryon Park in northern Manhattan—are treasures in themselves, effectively part of the collection housed there.
Accessibility at The Met Cloisters is somewhat limited for wheelchair and stroller users and others who need step-free access due to the building’s landmark status. A free shuttle service is available to visitors requiring step-free access to enter the building.
The Met Dining Options
The American Wing Cafe
This soaring pavilion with views of American masterworks is a great spot to enjoy coffee, wine, beer, or another beverage with a snack.
Petrie Court Cafe
This cafe—located in a spectacular sculpture gallery—offers drinks and light fare.
Great Hall Balcony Cafe
Convenient pick-me-ups including bánh mì sandwiches, sushi, light snacks, and beverages.
The Met Dining Room
Enjoy an upscale meal with views of Central Park, featuring a seasonal menu from chef Bill Telepan. Reservations are strongly recommended. Use OpenTable, call (212) 570-3975
The Cantor Roof Garden Bar
Enjoy cocktails and snacks with a stunning view of Central Park, and magical sunsets on Friday and Saturday evenings in the summer and early fall. The Roof Garden may close on short notice due to bad weather.
Cloisters Dining Options
Trie Cafe
The Met Cloisters’ Trie Cafe menu evokes the exhibition Rich Man, Poor Man with special food and drink.
Accessibility
The Met Fifth Avenue
Accessible entrances are located at Fifth Avenue and 81st Street.
The Met Cloisters
Accessibility at The Met Cloisters is somewhat limited for wheelchair users and others who need step-free access due to the building’s landmark status. From the main entrance to the admissions desk there are approximately 60 stairs as well as smaller staircases and cobblestones when exiting the Museum. A free shuttle service is available to visitors requiring step-free access to enter the building.
Price subject to change
Longwood Gardens
Festival of Fountains
May 16, 2025 (Fri)
$115 Adult / $111 Senior (65+) / $94 Child (2-11)
Price includes transportation and admission to Longwood Gardens.
Depart William Penn Park & Ride – Lot C-1
Depart Bethlehem, PA (L.V.I.P)
Depart Allentown, PA (Calvary Temple)
Depart Quakertown, PA (Park & Ride Route 663)
Arrive Kennett Square, PA
Free time on your own at Longwood Gardens
Depart Kennett Square, PA
Approximate arrival in Lehigh Valley Area at 4:45pm
Longwood Gardens
Longwood Gardens is one of the world’s greatest gardens. Longwood’s story is one of legacy, innovation, and stewardship. The Gardens of a living expression of all that our founder, Pierre S du Pont, found inspiring, meaningful, and beautiful. From the intricate fountain systems to the meticulous gardens to the architectural grandeur, awe-inspiring discoveries await at every turn. Years before it was a public garden, the land on which Longwood Gardens stands was home to the native Lenni Lenape tribe and Quaker farmers. Since then, the land has undergone significant transformation to become a magnificent property that is enjoyed by more than a million guests each year.
Festival of Fountains
Stroll through our gardens awash in brilliantly blooming annuals and perennials, or find a quiet, shaded spot among our towering trees to our serene woodland paths. Looking to make a splash? Head to our spectacular Main Fountain Garden, where fountains spin and soar during our daily fountain performances, giving “refreshing” a whole new meaning.
Dining Options
The Café features a selection of ready-to-eat sandwiches & salads, hot entrée selections, freshly prepared desserts, and of course, the famous Longwood Gardens Mushroom Soup. Children’s meals available.
Visiting Tips
Wear Comfortable shoes and dress for the outdoors. Longwood Gardens is a rain or shine, indoor and outdoor experience.
Motorized scooters and wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis in the Visitor Center for a minimal fee.
Price subject to change.
Green Dragon Farmer’s Market & Kitchen Kettle Village
May 23, 2025 (Fri)
$76 Adult / $72 Child (2-11)
Price includes transportation, free time on own at Kitchen Kettle Village and Green Dragon Farmer’s Market
Bring along a cooler to bring home those delicious food purchases.
Depart William Penn Park & Ride – Lot C-1
Depart Bethlehem, PA (L.V.I.P)
Depart Allentown, PA (Calvary Temple)
Arrive Kitchen Kettle Village – Time on own
Arrive Green Dragon Farmer’s Market – Time on own
Depart Green Dragon
Approximate arrival in the Lehigh Valley Area at 6:00pm
Kitchen Kettle Village
With a range, 30 kettles, and a half-dozen recipes a jelly business was born in 1954.
Located in the little town of Intercourse. It boasts unique shops, where artisans sell their country wares. The village consists of over 40 shops and restaurants.
Green Dragon Farmer’s Market and Auction
Held every Friday in Ephrata, Lancaster County, PA. It is an indoor and outdoor shopping experience. Thousands of local shoppers have visited this local attraction since 1932 for their weekly shopping from over 400 local growers, merchants and artisans. With a long and unique history, the market continues to grow as a family-owned business years later.
Located on a thirty-acre site in the heart of the Pennsylvania Dutch Country featuring seven large market buildings and many other smaller shops, the Green Dragon merchants offer everything from “soup to nuts”.
Price subject to change.
June
Baltimore Inner Harbor
June 7, 2025 (Sat)
$138 Adult / $129 Senior (65+) / $123 Child (2-11) with Aquarium
Price includes transportation and admission to Baltimore’s National Aquarium
$93 Adult / $87 Child (2-11) without Aquarium
Price includes transportation, free time on own at Baltimore Inner Harbor
Depart Bethlehem, PA (L.V.I.P)
Depart Allentown, PA (Calvary Temple)
Arrive Baltimore, MD
Day on own
Depart Baltimore Inner Harbor
Approximate arrival in the Lehigh Valley Area at 9:00pm
Baltimore Inner Harbor
Baltimore is a town for explorers, artists and dreamers. If you are looking for things to do in Baltimore that will awaken your senses, inspire new thinking and spark your spirit of adventure, you will find it here.
Baltimore Inner Harbor is a sightseeing hub, home to Maryland Science center with a planetarium and observatory, and the National Aquarium, featuring giant turtles, dolphins and electric eels. The Top of the World Observation Level offers sweeping views of the city, while a collection of historic warships are dock below. Power Plant Live! is a complex of bars, eateries and music venues in a former power station.
Baltimore National Aquarium
Transport yourself to the underwater wonders of the world at the National Aquarium. Ranked as one the nation’s top three aquariums, the aquarium offers awe-inspiring exhibits that are sure to wow you. Located in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, you will find thousands of species in award-winning habitats. From colorful aquatic characters like sharks, dolphins, exotic fish to diverse collections of plants and animals like crocodiles, birds and reptiles, the National Aquarium delivers a memorable experience for people of any age.
Price subject to change
Bronx Zoo
June 8, 2025 (Sun)
$115 Adult /$111 Senior (65+) / Child $101 (2-11)
Price includes transportation and admission ticket with unlimited rides & attractions (based on availability).
Depart Allentown, PA (Calvary Temple)
Depart Bethlehem, PA (L.V.I.P)
Depart William Penn Park & Ride – Lot C-1
Arrive Bronx, NY
Free time on own at Zoo
Depart Bronx, NY
Approximate return to Lehigh Valley at 6:30pm
Bronx Zoo
The Zoo is located on 265 acres. The Bronx Zoo exhibits more than 5,000 animals. There are over 600 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates and 1,500 species of plants. Every year hundreds of animals are born at this Zoo. The zoo is a self-guided tour. Routes are informative, and well-marked.
Exhibits & Attractions
Here is a sampling of exhibits and attractions currently at the Zoo:
African Plains | American Bison | Baboon Reserve |
Big Bears | Birds of Prey | Bug Carousel |
Congo Gorilla Forest | Himalayan Highlands | Jungle World |
Tiger Mountain | World of Birds | World of Reptiles |
Zoo Center | Aquatic Bird House & Sea Bird Aviary |
Do not be disappointed if the animal you came to see is not on exhibit. Many animals are sensitive to the weather and other conditions. There are many exhibits that you can see in any kind of weather. Ride and attraction availability subject to weather, capacity, mechanical, and/or animal-related issues.
Accessibility
All buildings are wheelchair-accessible. A limited number of wheelchairs and strollers are available for rent at each entrance on a first-come, first-served basis.
Dining and Shopping
Main locations for food and gifts at Dancing Crane Plaza will be open daily, with adjusted operations. Dancing Crane Café will be open for take-out only, and the expansive Plaza seating area has been rearranged for plenty of picnic tables at appropriate social distancing. Several other foodservice and snack locations will be open throughout the park, based on weather and daily attendance. The Bronx Zoo Store will be open and zoo staff will assist with guest entry and shopping for appropriate social distancing. Use the mobile site when you visit for food and shopping locations: BronxZoo.com/Today
Price subject to change
Cape May Land & Sea
June 14, 2025 (Sat)
$135 Adult / $128 Child (2-11)
Price includes transportation, 2 ½ hour Dolphin Watch Cruise, Free Time at Washington Street Mall area for lunch, shopping and exploring the town.
Depart William Penn Park & Ride – Lot C-1
Depart Bethlehem, PA (L.V.I.P)
Depart Allentown, PA (Calvary Temple)
Depart Quakertown, PA (Park & Ride Route 663)
Arrive Cape May, NJ
Depart Quakertown, PA (Park & Ride Route 663)
Arrive Cape May, NJ
Dolphin Watch Cruise
Free time on own at Washington Street Mall
Depart Cape May, NJ
Approximate arrival in Lehigh Valley at 7:30pm
Cape May Whale Watcher
Experience Cape May in a completely new way! Join us aboard the Cape May Whale Watcher for a 2 hour Dolphin Watch Cruise as we cruise around the island of Cape May, NJ. See Victorian homes, Cape May Lighthouses and many other points of interest as your Captain narrates the tour with historical facts.
Along the way, we will encounter the dolphins, which have made this trip famous. See our local dolphins in their pristine environment and learn about their habits and habitat all while enjoying our large, comfortable super cruiser and a Danish with coffee or juice, which is included.
The shops of Cape May’s Washington Street Mall are privately or family owned. Several have been in the same families for generations. Awnings are still cranked down to shelter merchandise from the morning sun. Merchants can still be seen sweeping the sidewalks in front of their shops. Ice cream parlors, sidewalk cafes, and restaurants are everywhere offering an oasis of refreshment. Flowers abound. In the summer, the Mall is the place to explore and shop or eat. Enjoy the many find stores and restaurants on Cape Mays Washington Street Mall, where shopping and dining is a pleasure. With knowledgeable merchants, many special services and a large variety of merchandise at great prices, you will discover Cape May’s year round charm. In addition to its charming old buildings, Cape May’s Washington Street Mall boasts several architecturally significant buildings and contains the largest collection of wealthy Victorian summer cottages and hotels in existence.
Price subject to change
9/11 Memorial & Museum
June 22, 2025 (Sun)
$118 Adult / $111 Senior (65+) / $100 Child (2-11)
Price includes transportation and timed-entrance admission to 9/11 Museum (group must enter together), Memorial & Museum Store, lunch on own and free time to explore the area.
This is a Walking Tour.
Depart Allentown, PA (Calvary Temple)
Depart Bethlehem, PA (L.V.I.P)
Depart William Penn Park & Ride – Lot C-1
Arrive New York, NY – 9/11 Memorial & Museum – 11:00am timed entry
Free time on your own at 9/11 Memorial & Museum
Depart New York, NY
Approximate arrival in Lehigh Valley Area at 6:15pm
9/11 Memorial Museum
The Museum displays artifacts associated with the events of 9/11, while presenting stories of loss and recovery. The National September 11 Memorial Museum serves as the country’s principle institution concerned with exploring implications of the events of 9/11, documenting the impact of those events and deploring 9/11’s continuing significance. The Museum’s 110,000 square feet of exhibition space is located within the archaeological heart of the World Trade Center site-telling the story of 9/11 through multimedia displays, archives, narratives and a collection of monumental and authentic artifacts. The loves of every victim of the 2001 and 1993 attacks will be commemorated as visitors have the opportunity to learn about the men, women, and children who died.
9/11 Memorial
Your ticket also includes this tribute of remembrance and honor to the nearly 3,000 people killed in the terror attacks. The Memorial’s twin reflecting pools are each nearly an acre in size and feature the largest manmade waterfalls in the North America. The pools sit within the footprints where the Twin Towers once stood. The names of every person who died in the 2001 and 1993 attaches are inscribed into bronze panels edging the Memorial pools, a powerful reminder of the largest loss of life resulting from a foreign attach on American soil and the greatest single loss of rescue personnel in American history.
Nearby Attractions
● One World Observatory – World Trade Center | ● The Oculus |
● Westfield World Trade Center Mall | ● World Trade Center Station |
● St. Paul’s Chapel | ● Trinity Church |
Price subject to change
Lancaster: The Amish Life
June 27, 2025 (Fri)
$178 Adult / $167 Child (2-11)
Price includes film Jacob’s Choice at the Amish Experience, 30 Minute Country & Cookie Buggy Tour on Aaron & Jessica’s Buggy Rides, an in-home Amish meal, and an Amish Countryside tour aboard our motorcoach
Depart William Penn Park & Ride – Lot C-1
Depart Bethlehem, PA (L.V.I.P)
Depart Allentown, PA (Calvary Temple)
Arrive Bird-in-Hand, PA
“Jacob’s Choice” Film (35 Minutes) at the Amish Experience Theater
Horse & Buggy Ride – Country & Cookie Tour (30 minutes)
In-Home Amish Meal
Countryside Tour with local step-on guide (aboard our motorcoach)
Depart Lancaster, PA
Approximate return to Lehigh Valley at 7:30pm
“Jacob’s Choice” Film at The Amish Experience Theater
“Compelling” best describes the emotional story of “Jacob’s Choice,” told through the everyday lives of the fictional Fisher family, an Old Order Amish family of today. Shown on five different screens, witness young Jacob’s struggle in choosing the Amish church, or leaving behind family and community for the allure of the modern world.
Experience the horrendous religious persecution of their forefathers and take part in the perilous voyage to America, all heightened by wind, rain, smoke, ghostly and other immersive special effects that draw you into the story.
Jacob’s challenges with faith, tradition, and loved ones in a fast-changing world is a story that touches each of us, young and old, in a poignant and memorable way. More than any other Amish attraction, “Jacob’s Choice” will leave you with an understanding of what it means to be Amish, and the ties that continue to bind the community together through the centuries.
Jessica & Aaron’s Horse & Buggy Ride
Ride like the Amish do with a horse and buggy view. A short and picturesque carriage ride passing all Amish farmland. We’ll make a brief stop in the courtyard of a private Amish Farm that only we’re allowed to visit.
In Home Amish Meal
Enjoy a traditional Amish family-style meal, served at the home of an Amish neighbor. A typical menu is: two meats, 2 veggies, buttered noodles, mashed potatoes, homemade bread, peanut butter spread, homemade jam, pickled beets and chow chow. As well as coffee, cake and ice cream.
Countryside Tour with local step-on guide
Experience a personalized tour of the land that many Amish and Mennonites call home. A guide with Mennonite heritage will ride with in our motorcoach, leading us on a journey through local backroads and farmland. We’ll make several stops along the way, allowing you to encounter the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of Lancaster County.
Price subject to change.
July
Point Pleasant, NJ
& Jenkinson’s Aquarium
July 8, 2025 (Tue)
$114 Adult / $109 Senior (62+) / $94 Child (2-11)
Price includes transportation, 10:15am timed-entrance to Jenkinson’s Aquarium and free time at beach & boardwalk.
Beach fee included in price.
Depart Allentown, PA (Calvary Temple)
Depart Bethlehem, PA (L.V.I.P)
Depart William Penn Park & Ride – Lot C-1
Arrive Point Pleasant Beach, NJ – Jenkinson’s Aquarium
Timed-entry to Aquarium
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ – Free time at the beach & boardwalk
Depart Point Pleasant, NJ
Approximate arrival in the Lehigh Valley Area at 8:15pm
Jenkinson’s Aquarium
Jenkinson’s Aquarium is a privately owned facility located on the boardwalk in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ.
Opening in June of 1991, Jenkinson’s Aquarium has proven to be a valuable educational and recreational resource, as evidenced by its growing popularity. The aquarium is dedicated to educating the public on all aspects of marine life and conservation. Each exhibit is designed to promote awareness of the animals, their habitats and conservation.
Exhibits such as Atlantic sharks, Pacific sharks, coral reefs, penguins, and seals give you the opportunity to get up close to animals from around the globe. Another attraction, the touch tank, allows visitors to touch live animals ranging from a sea star to a sting ray!
Jenkinson’s Beach & Boardwalk
Relax in the sun or rest under one of our shady palm trees while listening to the sound of the waves of the Atlantic Ocean hitting the shore.
Jenkinson’s beach is open daily, weather permitting, from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day. Lifeguards are on duty from 9:30 am until 5:30 pm when the beach is open. (Swimming is prohibited when lifeguards are not on duty.)
Jenkinson’s Boardwalk is an approximate mile long destination on the Jersey Shore with a wide variety of activities perfect for the whole family. Attractions include an Aquarium, Amusement Park, arcades and games of chance. There are three mini-golf courses, batting cages, and sweet shops to satisfy your sweet tooth. Enjoy Oceanside dining or grab a quick bite to eat at one of the many concessions.
Beach Prices
Admission to the beach is included with Jenkinson’s Aquarium admission.
Beach chairs and umbrellas are available to rent on first-come, first-served basis.
Beach Rules & Regulations
- Beach badges must be displayed at all times. There is a NO REFUND policy for lost beach badges.
- Absolutely NO containers with alcoholic beverages will be allowed on the beach at any time. All coolers are subject to inspection.
- Outside food, drinks and/or coolers are NOT permitted on the beach after closing.
- NO glass containers are permitted on the beach.
Price subject to change
Washington DC | National Zoo
July 12, 2025 (Sat)
$105 Adult / $98 Child (2-11)
Price includes transportation and day on own at the Zoo.
Depart Bethlehem, PA (L.V.I.P)
Depart Allentown, PA (Calvary Temple)
Rest stop
Arrive Washington, DC – National Zoo
Free Time on own at National Zoo
Depart Washington DC
Approximate arrival in the Lehigh Valley Area at 9:30pm
National Zoo
About 1,500 animals from 300 different species can be seen in indoor and outdoor exhibits throughout the National Zoo. Some of the exhibits show animals that live in the same part of the world, others highlight a variety of animals in a taxonomic group, such as birds and
Exhibits
- Amazonia: Living tropical forest
- Asia Trail: Six Asian species
- American Bison
- American Trail
- Cheetah Conservation Station
- Giant Pandas Habitat
- Great Cats
- Kids’ Farm
- Primates
- Elephant Trails
Food & Shopping
Bring the Zoo home with you! Explore a large collection of clothing, jewelry, souvenirs, books, toys and merchandise at several locations throughout the park.
Gift shops are located inside the Visitor Center, at Panda Plaza, and near the Great Cats exhibit. Outdoor gift kiosks can also be found throughout the park.
Elevation Burger at Mane Grill
Guests can choose from tasty favorites like 100% organic grass-fed beef burgers, chicken sandwiches, vegetarian and vegan burgers, hot dogs, chicken tenders, fries and milkshakes made from hand-scooped ice cream. Indoor seating available.
Location: Lion-Tiger Hill
Hours: Opens at 10:30 a.m.
Zoo Market Cafe & Deli
Zoo Market Café featuring offers delicious, made-to-order sandwiches and wraps, fresh salads, hot breakfast sandwiches and Bird Friendly® coffee. Or, indulge your sweet tooth with gelati, Italian ice, frozen custard and cookies! Vegetarian options available.
Location: Outside the Small Mammal House
Hours: Hours vary based on weather and park attendance
Sbarro
Enjoy quick bites and combo meals of hot pizza and calzones, chicken tenders, fresh salads and fries at this outdoor lunch stand with spacious courtyard seating. Vegetarian options available.
Location: Panda Plaza
Hours: Opens at 9 a.m.
Auntie Anne’s, Carvel and Cinnabon
Indulge in a snackable selection of soft pretzels, cinnamon buns, churros, frozen lemonade, Carvel® ice cream and soft drinks. Both outdoor locations—the Giant Panda Overlook and Mane Grill on weekends—are open during warmer months.
Locations: Panda Overlook, Mane Grill (weekends only)
Hours: Hours vary based on weather and park attendance
Food Trucks
Stop at one of the Zoo’s many food trucks for a wide selection of drinks and snacks, including popcorn, coffee, ice cream, BBQ, beer and cocktails and more!
Currently featuring: Ben & Jerry’s, Bootheel Bar B Que, Dippin’ Dots, Dolci Gelati, Popcorn Wagon, Vintage Views
Attractions (Additional fees may apply)
Virtual Reality Safari ($12 Ticket)
Come face-to-face with wildlife in a stunning live-action virtual reality safari! Strap on VR goggles and experience lush jungles and endless savannahs as you journey across the wilds of Africa. Enter the world of the wild and see elephants, leopards and gorillas in their native habitats from the safety of your VR Transporter.
The Good of the Hive Mural (FREE)
The mural is part of Matthew Willey’s The Good of the Hive initiative, which raises awareness about the importance of pollinators, while celebrating the beauty and power of nature and human connection. Willey plans to paint 50,000 honeybees (the number necessary for a healthy, thriving hive) in murals around the world.
The mural at the Zoo includes 353 honeybees (351 female worker bees, one drone bee and one queen bee), a hover fly, a rusty patch bumble and a cicada killing wasp.
Bending Hives (FREE)
Location: Adjacent to Kids’ Farm
These wood and metal, curved bee-hive sculptures spark curiosity and imagination. Look closer, with new perspectives, at the world we share with bees.
Me and the Bee Playground (FREE)
Kids of all ages can “shrink” to bee-size on this pollinator-themed playground!
Discover towering flowers and larger-than-life bees, hop along particles of pollen and climb over honeycomb steps. Slide down a hive dripping with golden honey and crawl inside hollow trees where bees build their homes.
Squirt Zone
Cool off on a hot day at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo by dipping your feet in the flowing waters of the American Trail Tide Pool. This shallow wave pool open for “wading” features model sea stars, barnacles and mussels. Don’t fret! All the critters in the Zoo’s tide pool are replicas and cannot be harmed.
Speedwell Conservation Carousel ($4.00)
Take a spin on the Speedwell Foundation Conservation Carousel, a one-of-a-kind experience guaranteed to delight. Where else can you ride a naked mole rat, panda or armadillo? Located across from the Zoo’s Lemur Island, the carousel features dozens of custom-carved and hand-painted animals under a brightly colored, open-air pavilion.
Accessibility
All Zoo exhibits are wheelchair accessible. However, please be aware that the Zoo is located on hilly terrain in Rock Creek Park. In the Visitor Center lobby, a lift gives wheelchair users access to restrooms and water fountains. Benches are located throughout the Zoo.
Wheelchair, Electronic Vehicle, Stroller, Wagon Rentals – Wheelchairs, electronic vehicles and wagons are available on a first-come, first-served basis from the retail kiosks located outside the Visitor Center.
Manual Wheelchair: Free
Electronic Convenience Vehicle: $40
Stroller: $15
Wagon: $17
Please note: A state-issued driver’s license or photo I.D. is required to rent and operate an electronic convenience vehicle. Guests must be at least 18 years old to operate an electronic vehicle.
Price subject to change.
Fulton Theatre
“Cats”
July 16, 2025 (Wed)
$169 Adult / $153 Child (2-11)
Price includes transportation, show and lunch at Hershey Farm Restaurant.
Depart William Penn Park & Ride – Lot C-1
Depart Bethlehem, PA (L.V.I.P)
Depart Allentown, PA (Calvary Temple)
Arrive Ronks, PA
Hershey Farm Restaurant – Smorgasbord
Fulton Theater – Lancaster, PA
Show – “Cats”
Depart Lancaster, PA
Approximate arrival in the Lehigh Valley at 7:00pm
Fulton Theatre
From on-stage musical productions and experimental studio plays to workshops and apprenticeships, the Fulton Theatre provides a space for Lancaster, and the surrounding areas, to experience the theatre. Large-scale productions on the main stage gather a diverse community while one-hour musical performances bring families together. Today, under the leadership of Executive Artistic Producer Marc Robin, the Fulton Theatre produces a mix of comedies, dramas and musicals, employing the talents of professional directors, designers, actors and playwrights from across the country. The Fulton also offers classes for children, teens and adults as well as numerous community engagement programs across the region.
“Cats”
Forget everything you think you know and join us for the theatrical event of the season. – Andrew Lloyd Webber’s unforgettable score, dazzling costumes, breathtaking choreography, and a story woven from T.S. Eliot’s poems create a purr-fectly magical experience.
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Based on Old Possum’s Book Of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot
Price subject to change
River Lady Cruise & Smithville Village
July 23, 2025 (Wed)
$159 Adult
Price includes round trip transportation, an extended luncheon cruise aboard River Lady Paddlewheel Riverboat and free time in Smithville Village
This is a Walking Tour.
Depart Allentown, PA (Calvary Temple)
Depart Bethlehem, PA (L.V.I.P)
Depart William Penn Park & Ride – Lot C-1
Arrive Toms River, NJ
River Lady Paddlewheel Riverboat Lunch Cruise
Arrive Smithville Village – Smithville, NJ
Shopping & time on own
Depart Smithville Village – Smithville, NJ
Approximate return to Lehigh Valley at 7:30pm
River Lady Paddleboat Luncheon Cruise
Come sail with us for an elegant lunch, as we cruise on the beautiful Toms River and Barnegat Bay for 3hrs. The captain will present a fascinating extended narration, of the history of this lovely area. Enjoy a delicious meal, which features your choice of five entrees, complete from salad to dessert.
Sample lunch menu choices: Chicken Marsala, Chicken Francese, Filet of Salmon, or Penne Vodka. All meals come complete with salad, vegetables, potato, bread and butter. Coffee and tea served with dessert. There is a cash bar with beer, champagne, wine and soft drinks.
Historic Smithville started as a simple, one room, stagecoach stop. Over the last 50 years, it has blossomed into a wonderful memory-making way to spend a day or two! When entering any of our 60 shoppes you will feel the hometown, small business feel. Wander along our cobblestone walkways and over our footbridges to discover a village that seems as if it were frozen in time. The carefully manicured grounds and attention to detail make Historic Smithville a breath of fresh air and a place you will want to visit again and again.
Price subject to change
Baseball Hall of Fame Museum & Induction Ceremony
Cooperstown, NY
July 27, 2025 (Sun)
$141 Adult / $134 Senior (65+) / $125 Child (2-11)
Price includes transportation, admission to the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, & Induction Ceremony.
Lawn chairs can be brought with you for the Induction Ceremony and left at Induction site upon arrival. Please label your chair. Binoculars are also recommended.
Please note: there is a significant amount of walking on this tour and can be very warm in July. You will be on your own for the day, so please plan accordingly.
Depart Bethlehem, PA (L.V.I.P)
Depart Allentown, PA (Calvary Temple)
Arrive Cooperstown, NY
Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
2025 Induction Ceremony
Depart Cooperstown, NY
The bus will depart 30 minutes after the ceremony ends. There will not be time to return to town after the ceremony.
Fast food dinner stop on the way home
Approximate return to Lehigh Valley at 10:00pm
The bus will park at the Clark Sports Center where the ceremony will take place, which is located on lower Susquehanna Avenue, just one mile south of the Hall of Fame Museum. Shuttles will run from the Induction site to downtown (where the museum is located) continuously all morning prior to the ceremony. The shuttles DO NOT run during the ceremony.
National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York is a museum and honorary society that honors people who have excelled in baseball. The Hall of Fame also preserves baseball history through exhibits and artifacts.
During your visit, you will see and experience: Immersive exhibits and knowledgeable staff, One-of-a-kind artifacts that bring the game’s history to life, Photographs and archival footage of the game’s greatest moments, The short film Generations of the Game, shown exclusively at the Museum, Rare baseball cards and art. And of course, the iconic Hall of Fame Plaque Gallery, where the members of the Baseball Hall of Fame are honored.
2025 Induction Ceremony
The Ceremony is held rain or shine, unless severe weather forces the cancellation of the event. Professional interpreters will be provided for the hearing impaired. The Induction Ceremony historically lasts two-to-three hours. Lawn seating for the event is unlimited and free of charge. A blanket or lawn chair is recommended for comfortable viewing. As the weather in Cooperstown can be warm in July, it is recommended that visitors bring a cap and sunscreen.
Tips for Enjoying Your Hall of Fame Visit:
- Cameras are encouraged!
- Museum is wheelchair accessible and a limited number of wheelchairs available on first-come, first-serve basis.
- No food or drink is permitted in the Museum.
- After entering the Baseball Hall of Fame, people should have their hand stamped so they can reenter if they leave
2025 Inductees
CC Sabathia, Ichiro Suzuki and Billy Wagner Elected to Hall of Fame by BBWAA
Ichiro Suzuki, a veritable hits machine on both sides of the Pacific Ocean, became the first Japanese player to gain entry into the National Baseball Hall of Fame when he was elected Tuesday to the Class of 2025 alongside pitchers CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner.
Ichiro, who was on the ballot for the first time, came within one vote of being a unanimous selection, a feat achieved by only one player, relief pitcher Mariano Rivera in 2019, in 81 years of voting by the BBWAA. Ichiro, a multiple Gold Glove Award-winning outfielder, received 393 votes, which accounted for 99.746 percent of the electorate, second only to shortstop Derek Jeter’s 99.748-percent showing (396 of 397 ballots cast) in 2020 as the highest plurality for a position player in Hall of Fame voting.
Sabathia, another first-time honoree, received 342 votes (86.8 percent), and Wagner, who was on the BBWAA ballot for the 10th-and-final time, got 325 (82.5).
Price subject to change.
August
Coney Island – Free Time on Own
August 11, 2025 (Mon)
$95 Adult / $89 Child (2-11)
Price includes transportation and free time on own at Coney Island.
*Day is on own. Plan ahead with any attractions tickets and reservations you wish to visit.
Depart Allentown, PA (Calvary Temple)
Depart Bethlehem, PA (L.V.I.P)
Depart William Penn Park & Ride – Lot C-1
Arrive Brooklyn, NY – Free time on own at Coney Island
Depart Brooklyn, NY
Approximate arrival in the Lehigh Valley Area at 8:00pm
Coney Island
Located just a little over an hour from the glitz and glamour of Manhattan, you can be transported to the old-school amusement of Brooklyn’s storied Coney Island. The destination offers thrills, sun, surf and a unique brand of entertainment that will feel worlds away from the rest of the City. Home to the Cyclone (the legendary wooden roller coaster) and Luna Park amusement park, the New York Aquarium, the original Nathan’s Famous, the Brooklyn Cyclones minor league baseball team, a world-renowned boardwalk and, of course, beautiful Atlantic beaches.
Drop-off / Pick-up Location
The bus will drop off and pickup at 1904 Surf Ave.
Rides & Attractions
- Luna Park, Scream Zone & The Cyclone Roller Coaster
- The New York Aquarium at Coney Island
- Deno’s Wonder Wheel Park
- The Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk
- Eldorado Bumper Cars and Arcade
- Brooklyn Cyclones
- Beach & Boardwalk – New York City Department Of Parks and Recreation
- Abe Stark Rink
- Coney Island USA- Home of the Coney Island Circus Sideshow, the Coney Island Museum, Freak Bar and more!!!
Food
Coney Island is the birthplace of the hot-dog, and there is no shortage of places to eat here. Some favorites are:
Tom’s Coney Island – 1229 Boardwalk W.
Footprints Cafe – 1521 Surf Ave.
Gargiulo’s – 2911 West 15th Street
Parkview Diner – 2939 Cropsey Ave.
Nathan’s Famous – 1310 Surf Ave. & 1129 Boardwalk
Totonnos Pizzeria Napolitano – 1524 Neptune Ave.
Ruby’s Bar and Grill – 1213 Riegelmann Boardwalk
Beaches
Coney Island and Coney Island Boardwalk – located on Atlantic Ocean, from W. 37th Street to Ocean Parkway
Brighton Beach – located on Atlantic Ocean, from Ocean Parkway to Corbin Place
Price subject to change.
September
Circle Line Cruise & Little Italy
September 4, 2025 (Thu)
$133 Adult / $122 Child (2-11)
Price includes transportation, Best of NYC Cruise and time on own in Little Italy.
This is a Walking Tour.
Depart Allentown, PA (Calvary Temple
Depart Bethlehem, PA (L.V.I.P)
Depart William Penn Park & Ride – LotC-1
Arrive Pier 83 West 42nd Street – New York, NY
Circle Line Cruise – 2 ½ hour Best of NYC Cruise
Time on own in Little Italy
Depart New York, NY
Approximate return to Lehigh Valley at 6:00pm
Circle Line Cruise – Best of NYC Cruise
Experience the only sightseeing cruise in New York City that completely circumnavigates the island of Manhattan.
You’ll cruise along all three NYC rivers, pass under 20 bridges and see over 130 of the city’s most iconic landmarks including the full Manhattan skyline, the impressive One World Trade Center, the growing Brooklyn waterfront, the legendary Yankee Stadium, beautiful Gracie Mansion, the stately George Washington Bridge and, of course, an up close look at the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island!
All from the comfort of our state-of-the-art boats.
Our world-famous tour guides tell the story of New York City as you journey around the full island and enjoy the best sightseeing experience NYC has to offer!
Little Italy
Walking beside the narrow, cobblestoned streets beneath the fire escapes of turn-of-the-century tenements, you are tempted by the sights, sounds and smells of Italian cuisine and culture emanating from the restaurants surrounding you at every step. Here at Little Italy we are bringing it all to you.
Remember, Little Italy is not just a “San Gennaro Festival” in September, it is year round. You may not be able to win a stuffed animal, but you can still sure stuff yourself. A coal brick oven pizza….a hearty glass of Chianti….a zeppole….a cannoli….you will find it all in New York City’s Little Italy.
Price subject to change
Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty
September 7, 2025 (Sun)
$111 Adult / $107 Senior (62+) / $95 Child (2-11)
Price includes transportation, ticket for round trip ferry, access to the Ellis Island Immigration Museum, access to the Statue of Liberty Museum, and an audio guide for both islands.
No Crown or Pedestal Access. Groups are unable to obtain Crown or Pedestal access tickets.
Depart Allentown, PA (Calvary Temple)
Depart Bethlehem, PA (L.V.I.P)
Depart William Penn Park & Ride – Lot C-1
Arrive Liberty State Park – Jersey City, NJ
Free time at Ellis Island & Liberty Island
Ferry Ticket with Museums and Audio Guide for both islands included
Depart Jersey City, NJ
Approximate arrival in the Lehigh Valley Area at 6:30pm
Ferry Ticket with Museums and Audio Guide for both islands included
- Access to the grounds of Liberty Island & Ellis Island
- Audio Guide for Liberty Island & Ellis Island
- Entry to Statue of Liberty Museum & Ellis Island Immigration Museum
Ellis Island & Immigration Museum
First opened on January 1, 1892 as the nation’s first premier federal immigration station. Visitors of all ages are welcome to explore this free attraction in New York and learn about the experiences of over 12 million immigrants once they completed their voyage across the Atlantic Ocean and head into the United States.
Immigration Museum: With three different floors displaying ancient artifacts such as luggage immigrants brought from home, accounts from famous immigrants, historical photographs, antique news clippings, and political cartoons, the Ellis Island Immigration Museum captures American history unlike any other national monument. The tour is self-guided and self-paced.
Liberty Island & Statue of Liberty Museum
Liberty Island is home to a beautiful park, an innovative museum, and America’s most iconic symbol of promise and possibility. As you explore the grounds, take in Lady Liberty from different angles noting her design details, see how her appearance changes with the light.
The Statue of Liberty Museum is an experience unto itself. Full of incredible exhibits, the Museum gives color and context to the Statue and houses her original torch. Before you depart, be sure to visit the Liberty Vista atop the Museum for breathtaking view of the Statue and New York Harbor.
Food, Beverages & Accessibility
Food & Beverages: There are concession stands and gift stores on both Liberty & Ellis Island. You can take your own food to the island; large coolers are NOT permitted past security.
Accessibility: Telephones, restrooms, picnic tables, water fountains, concession counters and public building entrances are wheelchair accessible.
Price subject to change
“The Buddy Holly Story”
at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
September 13, 2025 (Sat)
$153 Adult / $100 Child (2-11)
Price includes transportation, lunch, and show.
Depart William Penn Park & Ride – Lot C-1
Depart Bethlehem, PA (L.V.I.P)
Depart Allentown, PA (Calvary Temple)
Arrive Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre – Lancaster, PA
Buffet Lunch included
Show “The Buddy Holly Story”
Depart Lancaster, PA
Approximate return to the Lehigh Valley area at 5:45 pm
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
The Dutch Apple Dinner Theater is located in the heart of Lancaster County. It features professional, full-length Broadway musicals and comedies and delicious meals. Now, in its 37th year, Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre consistently provides top quality productions, award-winning food and exceptional service to over 150,000 guests annually. The theatre seats 328 and features a simple yet sophisticated charm you won’t find in many theatres.
“The Buddy Holly Story”
See the man, hear the music, and relive the life of a legend! In just three short years, Buddy Holly set the music world on fire and forever changed the face and sound of rock and roll. Follow Buddy backstage, in the recording studio, and up the charts with hits like “Peggy Sue,” “Oh Boy,” “That’ll Be the Day,” “Well…All Right,” “Not Fade Away,” and more!
Approximate Run Time: 2 Hours and 15 Minutes
Price subject to change
“Noah”
Sight & Sound Theatre
September 17, 2025 (Wed)
$189 Adult
Price includes transportation, Sight & Sound show, and family style meal at Hershey Farm Restaurant
Seating: Section 102 and 103, Rows E-F
Depart William Penn Park & Ride – Lot C-1
Depart Bethlehem, PA (L.V.I.P)
Depart Allentown, PA (Calvary Temple)
Arrive Sight & Sound Theatre – Lancaster, PA – “Noah”
Family Style Lunch at Hershey Farm Restaurant
Depart Ronks, PA
Approximate arrival to Lehigh Valley 5:00pm
Sight & Sound Millennium Theatre
Constructed on the site of the former Sight & Sound Entertainment Centre, which was destroyed in January 1997 by fire, the Millennium Theatre is located in Strasburg, PA. Completed in the summer of 1998, the theatre seats 2,000. The Millennium Theatre is handicap accessible.
NOAH
All aboard the ark. With a catastrophic storm on its way, Noah is given a monumental task: build a boat big enough to save his family from a flood that will cover the entire earth. As Noah endeavors to live faithfully in the midst of an increasingly chaotic world, can he trust that God’s promises run deeper than the rising waters around him?
Returning for one season only, this landmark production takes you on board one of the world’s best-known voyages as live animals fill the stage and aisles. Set sail inside the enormous ark as this extraordinary story comes to life in this special 30th anniversary season!
Price subject to change
9/11 Memorial & Museum
September 20, 2025 (Sat)
$118 Adult / $111 Senior (65+) / $100 Child (2-11)
Price includes transportation and timed-entrance admission to 9/11 Museum (group must enter together), Memorial & Museum Store, lunch on own and free time to explore the area.
This is a Walking Tour.
Depart Allentown, PA (Calvary Temple)
Depart Bethlehem, PA (L.V.I.P)
Depart William Penn Park & Ride – Lot C-1
Arrive New York, NY – 9/11 Memorial & Museum – 11:00am timed entry
Free time on your own at 9/11 Memorial & Museum
Depart New York, NY
Approximate arrival in Lehigh Valley Area at 6:15pm
9/11 Memorial Museum
The Museum displays artifacts associated with the events of 9/11, while presenting stories of loss and recovery. The National September 11 Memorial Museum serves as the country’s principle institution concerned with exploring implications of the events of 9/11, documenting the impact of those events and deploring 9/11’s continuing significance. The Museum’s 110,000 square feet of exhibition space is located within the archaeological heart of the World Trade Center site-telling the story of 9/11 through multimedia displays, archives, narratives and a collection of monumental and authentic artifacts. The loves of every victim of the 2001 and 1993 attacks will be commemorated as visitors have the opportunity to learn about the men, women, and children who died.
9/11 Memorial
Your ticket also includes this tribute of remembrance and honor to the nearly 3,000 people killed in the terror attacks. The Memorial’s twin reflecting pools are each nearly an acre in size and feature the largest manmade waterfalls in the North America. The pools sit within the footprints where the Twin Towers once stood. The names of every person who died in the 2001 and 1993 attaches are inscribed into bronze panels edging the Memorial pools, a powerful reminder of the largest loss of life resulting from a foreign attach on American soil and the greatest single loss of rescue personnel in American history.
Nearby Attractions
● One World Observatory – World Trade Center | ● The Oculus |
● Westfield World Trade Center Mall | ● World Trade Center Station |
● St. Paul’s Chapel | ● Trinity Church |
Price subject to change
Bronx Zoo
September 21, 2025 (Sun)
$115 Adult /$111 Senior (65+) / Child $101 (2-11)
Price includes transportation and admission ticket with unlimited rides & attractions (based on availability).
Depart Allentown, PA (Calvary Temple)
Depart Bethlehem, PA (L.V.I.P)
Depart William Penn Park & Ride – Lot C-1
Arrive Bronx, NY
Free time on own at Zoo
Depart Bronx, NY
Approximate return to Lehigh Valley at 6:30pm
Bronx Zoo
The Zoo is located on 265 acres. The Bronx Zoo exhibits more than 5,000 animals. There are over 600 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates and 1,500 species of plants. Every year hundreds of animals are born at this Zoo. The zoo is a self-guided tour. Routes are informative, and well-marked.
Exhibits & Attractions
Here is a sampling of exhibits and attractions currently at the Zoo:
African Plains | American Bison | Baboon Reserve |
Big Bears | Birds of Prey | Bug Carousel |
Congo Gorilla Forest | Himalayan Highlands | Jungle World |
Tiger Mountain | World of Birds | World of Reptiles |
Zoo Center | Aquatic Bird House & Sea Bird Aviary |
Do not be disappointed if the animal you came to see is not on exhibit. Many animals are sensitive to the weather and other conditions. There are many exhibits that you can see in any kind of weather. Ride and attraction availability subject to weather, capacity, mechanical, and/or animal-related issues.
Accessibility
All buildings are wheelchair-accessible. A limited number of wheelchairs and strollers are available for rent at each entrance on a first-come, first-served basis.
Dining and Shopping
Main locations for food and gifts at Dancing Crane Plaza will be open daily, with adjusted operations. Dancing Crane Café will be open for take-out only, and the expansive Plaza seating area has been rearranged for plenty of picnic tables at appropriate social distancing. Several other foodservice and snack locations will be open throughout the park, based on weather and daily attendance. The Bronx Zoo Store will be open and zoo staff will assist with guest entry and shopping for appropriate social distancing. Use the mobile site when you visit for food and shopping locations: BronxZoo.com/Today
Price subject to change
October
Washington, DC
Fall Day at the Capitol
October 4, 2025 (Sat)
$105 Adult / $98 Child (2-11)
Price includes transportation and day on own in Washington DC
Depart Bethlehem, PA (L.V.I.P)
Depart Allentown, PA (Calvary Temple)
Rest stop
Arrive Air & Space Museum – Washington DC
Free Time on own in Washington DC
Depart Washington DC
Approximate return to Lehigh Valley at 9:30pm
Smithsonian Institute
Smithsonian Institute is on the National Mall. Admission to the buildings are free. All of the buildings have restrooms and wheelchair access and food services in some of the buildings. Buildings include National Museum of the American Indian, The Castile or Smithsonian Institution Building, Arthur M Sackler Gallery, Freer Gallery of Art, National Portrait Gallery, Hirschhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, National Air & Space Museum, National Gallery of Art, National Museum of American History and National Museum of Natural History.
The National Mall
Visiting “the Mall” is a must-do for any first-time visitor. Encompassing a two-mile swath of land from the Capitol Building to the Lincoln Memorial, you see this Washington in movies and in history books. In addition to perfect photo-ops for both the Washington Monument and Capitol building, you will also find several of the Smithsonian museums (including the Smithsonian Castle, the National Archives, and National Gallery of Art and the U.S. Botanic Gardens.
Monuments and Memorials
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial | Vietnam Memorial |
The Washington Monument | Vietnam Women’s Memorial |
Lincoln Memorial | National World War II Memorial |
Thomas Jefferson Memorial | Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial |
Korean War Veterans Memorial |
Price subject to change
West Point & Hudson River Cruise
October 9, 2025 (Thu)
$188 Adult
Price includes transportation, guided tour of West Point, lunch at the Thayer Hotel and two- hour sightseeing cruise aboard the Pride of the Hudson.
Depart Bethlehem, PA (L.V.I.P)
Depart William Penn Park & Ride – Lot C-1
Arrive West Point
90 Minute Guided Tour of West Point
West Point is an active duty military post. All guests are required to submit accurate ID information on the manifest, and provide same ID the day of the tour (no photocopies accepted, no exceptions) and are subject to a West Point security background check.
Lunch included at the Thayer Hotel
2-Hour narrated sightseeing cruise on the Hudson River
Depart Newburgh, NY
Approximate return to Lehigh Valley at 7:00pm
West Point Tour
A guide boards the motorcoach for a combined bus and walking tour which tells the story of West Point, its role in the Revolution, its famous history, along with stories of graduates who helped shape our nation. The tour will bring the history of the Long Gray Line to the present as you learn of the cadet experience and West Point’s continuing role in training the leaders of tomorrow. This tour of West Point makes stops at Cadet Chapel, the Plain which is the Cadet academic area, and Trophy Point with the million-dollar view overlooking the Hudson River.
West Point is an active duty military post. All guests are required to submit accurate ID information on the manifest, and provide same ID the day of the tour (no photocopies accepted, no exceptions) and are subject to a West Point security background check.
Thayer Hotel
Seated on a hilltop in Upstate West Point, NY, with commanding views of the Hudson River and the United States Military Academy, The Historic Thayer Hotel at West Point has been a national treasure since opening in 1926. Visited by past U.S. Presidents, international leaders and celebrities alike, this hotel is like no other in the world. Come and discover a captivating blend of over 200 years of military history combined with a full array of modern comforts and amenities. Discover one of the most legendary hotels, where the grand history and traditions of the United States Military Academy meet modern elegance and comfort.
Hudson River Cruise – aboard the Pride of the Hudson
Cruise through the majestic Hudson Highlands aboard the luxurious Pride of the Hudson on the Hudson River. The adventure begins at Pride’s Landing in Newburgh, NY and your captain will narrate the sights along the way. From the ship see: Bannerman’s Island, Cold Spring, Storm King Mountain, Breakneck Mountain, and West Point.
*Please note: the Pride of the Hudson Riverboat is not handicap accessible.
Price subject to change
New York City – Gourmet Shopping
October 13, 2025 (Mon)
$92 Adult
Price includes transportation and stops listed below.
Don’t forget to bring along a cooler to store under the bus.
Depart Allentown, PA (Calvary Temple)
Depart Bethlehem, PA (L.V.I.P)
Depart William Penn Park & Ride – Lot C-1
Arrive New York, NY
Zabar’s
Little Italy & Chinatown
Chelsea Market
Depart New York, NY
Approximate return to the Lehigh Valley Area at 6:00pm
Zabar’s – 2245 Broadway
Any wait you might encounter at this Upper West Side landmark is worth it. New Yorkers and out-of-towners—tens of thousands per week—come to Zabar’s for some of the City’s best coffee, bagels, smoked fish, cheeses and much more. Grab some goodies for a picnic in nearby Central Park, or load up on groceries to make a savory meal at home. Either way, how can you not love a place that once famously sold caviar at a loss in its zeal for offering the lowest price?
Little Italy & Chinatown – Grand & Lafayette Streets
When Italian immigrants moved to this Manhattan neighborhood in the late 1800s, they brought their customs, food and language. That heritage remains evident today—Little Italy’s streets are lined with restaurants serving Italian staples on red-and-white checkered tablecloths. Di Palo’s cheese shop and Ferrara Bakery & Café—known for its cannoli and espresso—are among the long-tenured businesses still operating today.
Chinatown New York City is located in one of the oldest neighborhoods in Manhattan. Chinese immigrants settled in the area in the 1800’s. Chinatown offers unique historical and cultural experiences not found anywhere else in the world.
Chelsea Market – 88 10th St
Iconic culinary destination Chelsea Market has become an internationally-renowned brand and is considered one of the greatest indoor food and retail marketplaces in the world today. Located in the heart of New York City’s Meatpacking District, the market’s collection of distinctive and diverse merchants adds up to more than just your average food hall, rather a lively marketplace where one can shop the region’s finest fishmonger, take home prime cuts of meat from one of the area’s best whole-animal butchers, load up on artisanal cheeses, fresh produce, and imported Italian dry goods. It’s the savory meals enjoyed at Chelsea Market; just as much as the fresh ingredients purchased there that make it a beloved destination for locals and travelers alike.
Price subject to change
Mütter Museum & Eastern State Penitentiary
October 23, 2025 (Thu)
$120 Adult / $119 Senior (62+) / $112 Child (2-11)
Price includes transportation, admission to Mütter Museum and Guided Tour of Eastern State Penitentiary.
Free time on own for lunch at the Reading Terminal Market.
Depart William Penn Park & Ride – Lot C-1
Depart Bethlehem, PA (L.V.I.P)
Depart Allentown, PA (Calvary Temple)
Depart Quakertown, PA – Park & Ride, Route 663
Arrive Philadelphia, PA
Mütter Museum – Philadelphia, PA
Reading Terminal Market – lunch and time on own
Eastern State Penitentiary Guided Tour
Depart Philadelphia, PA
Approximate return to Lehigh Valley at 7:15pm
Mütter Museum
The Mütter Museum displays its beautifully preserved collections of anatomical specimens, models, and medical instruments in a nineteenth-century “cabinet museum” setting.
The goal of the Museum is to help visitors understand the mysteries and beauty of the human body and appreciate the history of diagnosis and treatment of disease.
The Reading Terminal Market, considered by many as one of the finest public markets in the U.S., blends together state-of-the-art systems technology without sacrificing its historical integrity. It’s not only a popular hometown attraction, but also the most popular Philadelphia tourist destination after the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. More than 80 merchants offer patrons fresh produce, meats, fish, groceries, flowers, baked goods, crafts, books, clothing, as well as hard-to-find specialties and ethnic foods. Shopping and dining become a pleasure in this warm, inviting, and unique atmosphere. The Reading Terminal Market, as it was over a hundred years ago, is reminiscent of personal, neighborhood shopping, and still offers something for everyone. A trip to Philadelphia would not be complete without stopping here.
Eastern State Penitentiary
Eastern State Penitentiary was once the most famous and expensive prison in the world, but stands today in ruin, a haunting world of crumbling cellblocks and empty guard towers. Its vaulted, sky-lit cells held nearly 85,000 people over its long history, including bank robber “Slick Willie” Sutton and “Scarface” Al Capone.
The general interest tour highlights Eastern State’s 142-year history, revolutionary and influential architecture, and stories of people who lived and worked in the building while setting the stage for conversations about criminal justice reform today.
Price subject to change
November
Museum of the Bible – Washington, DC
November 5, 2025 (Wed)
$147 Adult / $137 Child (2-11)
Price includes transportation, admission to Museum of the Bible, and a boxed lunch.
Depart Bethlehem, PA (L.V.I.P)
Depart Allentown, PA (Calvary Temple)
Rest stop
Arrive Washington, DC
Museum of the Bible – boxed lunch included
Depart Washington DC
Fast food dinner stop on way home
Approximate return to Lehigh Valley at 8:45pm
Museum of the Bible
Museum of the Bible is among the most technologically advanced and engaging museums in the world. Showcasing rare and fascinating artifacts spanning 4,000 years of history, the museum offers visitors an immersive and personalized experience with the Bible and its ongoing impact on the world around us. The museum is a global, innovative, educational institution whose purpose is to invite all people to engage with the transformative power of the Bible. Through interactive exhibits and cutting-edge technology, it brings guests an immersive, personal experience with the impact, narrative, and history of the Bible.
Re-entry
You are welcome to leave the museum and re-enter within the same day of your visit. Simply re-enter via the main public entrance on 4th Street SW, proceed through the brief security screening, and show your ticket to a guest relations associate at the end of the Ticketing counter for access to the museum.
Bags & Security Check
Baggage, handbags, backpacks, shopping bags, and belongings are limited to 8” x 17” x 19” per item.
Upon entering the museum, you will pass through a brief security screening. For the safety and overall enjoyment of our guests, any items that may be hazardous, disruptive, or inappropriate are not permitted.
Prohibited items include, but are not limited to:
- Weapons, such as firearms, knives, scissors, etc.
- Disabling chemicals, such as mace, pepper spray, tear gas, etc.
- Noise-making devices
- Animals/pets (except for service animals)
- Food and/or drink (except for water in a sealed container)
- Any other potentially dangerous instruments, armaments, or devices which can cause bodily harm to guests, museum staff, or others, and/or physical harm to museum property; or any items specifically prohibited to possess as per law in Washington, DC
Irving Berlin’s “Holiday Inn”
at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
November 29, 2025 (Sat)
$153 Adult / $100 Child (2-11)
Price includes transportation, lunch, and show.
Depart William Penn Park & Ride – Lot C-1
Depart Bethlehem, PA (L.V.I.P)
Depart Allentown, PA (Calvary Temple)
Arrive Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre – Lancaster, PA
Buffet Lunch included
Show Irving Berlin’s “Holiday Inn”
Depart Lancaster, PA
Approximate return to the Lehigh Valley area at 5:45 pm
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
The Dutch Apple Dinner Theater is located in the heart of Lancaster County. It features professional, full-length Broadway musicals and comedies and delicious meals. Now, in its 37th year, Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre consistently provides top quality productions, award-winning food and exceptional service to over 150,000 guests annually. The theatre seats 328 and features a simple yet sophisticated charm you won’t find in many theatres.
Irving Berlin’s “Holiday Inn”
Jim and Linda transform a farmhouse into an inn celebrating every holiday with thrilling dance numbers, laugh-out-loud comedy, and a parade of Irving Berlin hits in this heartwarming, high energy tap dance extravaganza. But what happens when Jim’s best friend tries to lure Linda away with promises of being his new Hollywood dance partner? Hear favorites like “Blue Skies,” “Easter Parade,” “Heat Wave,” “White Christmas,” and more.
Approximate Run Time: 2 Hours and 20 Minutes
Price subject to change
December
Radio City Music Hall – Christmas Spectacular
December 3, 2025 (Wed)
$160 Adult
Price includes transportation and show ticket. Seating is 2nd Mezzanine.
Radio City Music Hall opens an hour before the show. Radio City Christmas Spectacular is a 90-minute show, there is no intermission.
Depart Allentown, PA (Calvary Temple)
Depart Bethlehem, PA (L.V.I.P)
Depart William Penn Park & Ride – Lot C-1
Arrive New York City, NY
Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular – 11:00am Show
Time on own in New York City – after show
Depart New York City, NY
Approximate arrival in the Lehigh Valley Area at 6:45pm
Radio City Music Hall
More than 300 million people have come to the Music Hall to enjoy stage shows, movies, concerts and special events. There is no place like it to see a show or stage a show. Everything about it is larger than life. Radio City Music Hall is the largest indoor theatre in the world. Its marquee is a full city-block long. Its auditorium measures 160 feet from back to stage and the ceiling reaches a height of 84 feet. The walls and ceiling form by a series of sweeping arches that define a splendid and immense curving space. Choral staircases rise up the sides toward the back wall. Actors can enter there to bring live action right into the house. There are no columns to obstruct views. Three shallow mezzanines provide comfortable seating without looming over the rear Orchestra section below. The result is that every seat in Radio City Music Hall is a good seat.
Christmas Spectacular starring the Radio City Rockettes
The Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes is an annual musical holiday stage show presented at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. The 90-minute show features more than 140 performers and an original musical score, and combines singing, dancing, and humor with traditional scenes. The star performers are the women’s precision dance troupe the Rockettes. Since the first version started in 1933, the show has become a New York Christmas tradition.
Celebrating 100 Years of Sisterhood
Founded in St. Louis, MO in 1925, the Rockettes are the longest-running precision dance company in America and have appeared at some of the biggest events in entertainment and American history over the last century. As the stars of the annual Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, the Rockettes perform for more than one million people each holiday season at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Symbols of women’s empowerment, the Rockettes are world-renowned for their signature Rockettes Precision Dance Technique™ that combines elements of jazz, tap and ballet.
Price subject to change
American Music Theater – Deck the Halls
December 6, 2025 (Sat)
$165 Adult /$115 Child (2-11)
Price includes transportation, show and lunch at Miller’s Smorgasbord
Depart William Penn Park & Ride – Lot C-1
Depart Bethlehem, PA (L.V.I.P)
Depart Allentown, PA (Calvary Temple)
Arrive Ronks, PA
Lunch at Miller’s Smorgasbord
American Music Theater, Lancaster, PA – “Deck the Halls” Show
Depart Lancaster, PA
Approximate return to the Lehigh Valley area at 7:45pm
American Music Theatre
American Music Theatre is a 1,600-seat theatre in Lancaster, Pennsylvania that hosts more than 300 live concerts and performances each year: from Broadway shows to rock concerts and comedy club performers to today’s hottest country music concerts.
The snack bar includes sodas, juices, coffee and tea, candy bars, popcorn, soft pretzels, ice cream novelties, seasonal candy, nuts and dried fruit.
The gift shop opens about one hour prior to show time, and remains open for about 20 minutes after the last show of the day.
Price subject to change
Longwood Gardens Christmas
December 7, 2025 (Sun)
$135 Adult / $108 Child (2-11)
Price includes transportation and admission to Longwood Gardens.
This is a Walking Tour.
Depart William Penn Park & Ride – Lot C-1
Depart Bethlehem, PA (L.V.I.P)
Depart Allentown, PA (Calvary Temple)
Depart Quakertown, PA (Park & Ride Route 663)
Arrive Kennett Square, PA
Free time on your own at Longwood Gardens Christmas
Depart Kennett Square, PA
Approximate arrival in Lehigh Valley Area at 8:00pm
Longwood Gardens
No holiday season is complete without a visit to Longwood Gardens. See extravagant trees towering as high as 18 feet stand in the Conservatory. Stroll the Outdoor Gardens and see more colorful lights on display than ever before in the expanded outdoor experience—featuring a floating tree display, hundreds of sparkling snowflakes, twinkling tree forms, a 12-foot fountain of lights in the Main Fountain Garden, and so much more.
Dining Options
The Café – Handicap accessible. There are several steps at the main entrance. You need to follow the path into the lower level where there is an elevator to take you to the main level.
1906 Restaurant – A fine dining restaurant, reservations are recommended which you can make upon arrival.
*Reservations recommended for 1906.
Beer Garden: Pizza Station – Enjoy tasty pub fare with delicious Victory Brewing Company selections.
BBQ Grill Hut
Visiting Tips
Wear Comfortable shoes and dress for the outdoors. Longwood Gardens is a rain or shine, indoor and outdoor experience.
Motorized scooters and wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis in the Visitor Center for a minimal fee.
Price subject to change
Brooklyn Christmas Lights Tour
December 9, 2025 (Tue)
$225 Adult / $220 Child (2-11)
Price includes transportation, dinner at Hunter’s Steak & Ale House, and 2 ½ hour guided tour through the neighborhoods of Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights and Bensonhurst.
This tour requires walking. You will be off the bus for about 20 minutes in Bay Ridge, 45 minutes in Dyker Heights and 15 minutes in front of one of the main houses in Bensonhurst.
Depart Allentown, PA (Calvary Temple)
Depart Bethlehem, PA (L.V.I.P)
Depart William Penn Park & Ride – Lot C-1
Arrive Brooklyn, NY
Dinner included at Hunter’s Steak & Ale House
Guided tour of Brooklyn Christmas Lights
Depart New York, NY
Approximate return to the Lehigh Valley Area at 10:00pm
Brooklyn Christmas Lights Tour
The most extravagant Christmas light displays in the country are located in the Dyker Heights section of Brooklyn, aka “Dyker Lights.” Over 100,000 people flock to this area every year to see the most over-the-top decorations. Now in its 18th year, this is the original and most authentic tour of the area. Don’t settle for cheap imitations. We don’t just drop you off in the area. The guides know the homeowners personally and escort you around like you’re family.
What You’ll See
- You’ll get to experience the homes from both on and off the bus and be escorted by your guide for the best stories and photos!
- Visit Lucy Spata’s house. Lucy is the woman who started the tradition of “Dyker Lights” back in the 1980s.
- Enjoy millions of lights! You’ll even see them synchronized to music at one very special house on the tour!
- See the home used as the Commissioner’s house in the hit CBS TV series “Blue Bloods”!
- See the house described as “Christmas meets Las Vegas”!
- You’ll love the multimedia presentation on the screens of the bus from vintage Christmas TV specials like Andy Williams, Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby and more!
- Experience good old-fashioned holiday cheer with family and friends.
- You’ll get the true Brooklyn experience since our guides grew up in Brooklyn and know the homeowners personally.
Price subject to change
Cape May Christmas
December 10, 2025 (Wed)
$206 Adult
Price includes transportation, admission to Emlen Physick Estate & Carroll Gallery Exhibit, lunch at the Lobster House Restaurant, Christmas Traditions presentation, free time at Washington Street Mall, and Holiday Lights Trolley tour.
Depart William Penn Park & Ride – Lot C-1
Depart Bethlehem, PA (L.V.I.P)
Depart Allentown, PA (Calvary Temple)
Arrive Cape May, NJ
Emlen Physick Estate & Carroll Gallery Exhibit
Lunch at Lobster House Restaurant & Christmas Traditions Presentation
Time on own at Washington Street Mall
Holiday Lights Trolley Tour
Depart Cape May, NJ
Approximate arrival in Lehigh Valley at 8:45pm
Emlen Physick Estate
This 1879 Victorian house museum sparkles for the holidays with authentic Victorian decorations that invite you to step back into Christmas past! Visit the Physick Estate for a unique living history experience with members of the Physick Family household of the 1890s. Also see the wonderful Christmas exhibit at the Carroll Gallery.
Christmas Traditions Presentation
While you are finishing your meal, enjoy a Victorian Christmas Lecture. Much of what we associate with the celebration of Christmas comes from the Victorian Era, including Christmas trees, Christmas cards, our image of Santa Claus, and many other features. You will learn how Prince Albert brought these traditions to England from Germany when he married Queen Victoria, and how they then spread to America.
The picturesque Washington Street Mall, located in Cape May, New Jersey, includes over 75 establishments in the heart of America’s original seaside resort. A variety of unique boutiques, shops, fine dining restaurants, bars, quick eats, activities, and services are located along a three block stretch of Washington Street, which is closed to vehicular traffic, as well as adjoining portions of Ocean Street, Decatur Street, Jackson Street, Perry Street, Carpenters Lane, and Lyle Lane. The Mall serves as Cape May’s town square, and features numerous benches, luscious gardens, shady trees, historical markers, gas lamps, bistro-style string lights, Instagram-worthy photo opportunities, and more.
Holiday Lights Trolley Tour
Enjoy a front row view of Cape May’s holiday decorations as the heated trolley winds its way through town. Guides tell stories of Christmas past.
Price subject to change
Radio City Music Hall – Christmas Spectacular
December 11, 2025 (Thu)
$160 Adult
Price includes transportation and show ticket. Seating is 2nd Mezzanine.
Radio City Music Hall opens an hour before the show. Radio City Christmas Spectacular is a 90-minute show, there is no intermission.
Depart Allentown, PA (Calvary Temple)
Depart Bethlehem, PA (L.V.I.P)
Depart William Penn Park & Ride – Lot C-1
Arrive New York City, NY
Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular – 11:00am Show
Time on own in New York City – after show
Depart New York City, NY
Approximate arrival in the Lehigh Valley Area at 6:45pm
Radio City Music Hall
More than 300 million people have come to the Music Hall to enjoy stage shows, movies, concerts and special events. There is no place like it to see a show or stage a show. Everything about it is larger than life. Radio City Music Hall is the largest indoor theatre in the world. Its marquee is a full city-block long. Its auditorium measures 160 feet from back to stage and the ceiling reaches a height of 84 feet. The walls and ceiling form by a series of sweeping arches that define a splendid and immense curving space. Choral staircases rise up the sides toward the back wall. Actors can enter there to bring live action right into the house. There are no columns to obstruct views. Three shallow mezzanines provide comfortable seating without looming over the rear Orchestra section below. The result is that every seat in Radio City Music Hall is a good seat.
Christmas Spectacular starring the Radio City Rockettes
The Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes is an annual musical holiday stage show presented at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. The 90-minute show features more than 140 performers and an original musical score, and combines singing, dancing, and humor with traditional scenes. The star performers are the women’s precision dance troupe the Rockettes. Since the first version started in 1933, the show has become a New York Christmas tradition.
Celebrating 100 Years of Sisterhood
Founded in St. Louis, MO in 1925, the Rockettes are the longest-running precision dance company in America and have appeared at some of the biggest events in entertainment and American history over the last century. As the stars of the annual Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, the Rockettes perform for more than one million people each holiday season at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Symbols of women’s empowerment, the Rockettes are world-renowned for their signature Rockettes Precision Dance Technique™ that combines elements of jazz, tap and ballet.
Price subject to change
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Cancellation Policy
All One-Day Tours are sold on a no cancellation, no refund basis. Trans-Bridge Tours, Inc. acts as an agent for its customers, in purchasing tickets for shows, sporting events and other special entertainment tickets in advance. Once tickets are sold to the customer, tickets become the customer’s responsibility. Professional sporting leagues have the right to shift the starting times of games to accommodate television network requirements. In these cases, Trans-Bridge Tours, Inc. will inform all passengers and will operate the tour at the new time. No refunds or credits will be provided if a passenger cannot attend.
Travel Insurance
Trans-Bridge Tours, Inc. strongly recommends travel insurance to protect your investment; unforeseen circumstances may occur. Travel insurance protects you from two types of financial losses: the money you invest in the tour and medical expenses that your health insurance may not cover. When travel insurance is not purchased, customer will personally assume full responsibility for any financial loss associated with their travel arrangements. Trans-Bridge Tours, Inc. is not responsible for any financial loss due to customer cancelling their tour. Any questions regarding travel insurance coverage must be addressed with the travel insurance company. For travel insurance information, click here.
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