DAY TRIPS 2021

JUNE

2 (Wed.) Amish Tea & Wedding Feast Fun! ~ Ohio’s 2nd largest Amish settlement is in the northeast corner of our state, and we’re off to enjoy some of the lovely delights offered there! Tea & Sandwiches at Mary Miller’s, Buckeye Chocolate Store, Fig Tree Bulk Foods, Yoder’s Bargain Bin, Middlefield Swiss Cheese, and then a scrumptious Amish Wedding Feast to cap off a totally charming day. Call some friends – you’ll have a wonderful, joyful time, guaranteed! * $115

5 (Sat.) The Big House! ~ Journeying to Mansfield, OH, this is a very unique and interesting day trip with two very different ‘houses’! Join visitors from around the world and tour the massive castle-like Ohio State Reformatory where 4 movies were filmed; then visit the wedding site of Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall at Malabar Farm, a 914acre country estate and home of Pulitzer-Prize winning author, Louis Bromfield – a State Park Naturalist will show us it all! Also included is a whimsical carousel ride at the Historic Carrousel District, and a beautiful country Victorian home, AngelWoods Hideaway, where lunch awaits amidst hundreds of angels! Don’t miss this! * $115

12 (Sat.) ‘Sounds of the Summer’ Beach Boys Tribute! Ohio Star Theater in Sugarcreek. ~ These 4 incredibly talented guys have known each other since grade school and shared a love of 1960’s music & Beach Boys’ harmonies. The band has been playing across the nation, delivering an authentic look and sound plus a thrilling walk down memory lane! They’ve received the highest praise for staying true to the Beach Boys sound – You’re gonna’ love it! ~ Dinner is included, too, at the adjacent Dutch Valley Restaurant – Yum! * $110

18 (Fri.) The One & Only ‘Shoji Tabuchi’! ~ Straight from Branson, MO to the Ohio Star Theater in Sugarcreek, Shoji and his extraordinarily-talented family plays, sings, and dances while encompassing all the wholesome values of truly great family entertainment! This show rivals the pure excitement of Las Vegas or NYC – what a great time this will be!! ~ Lunch is included, too, at the adjacent Dutch Valley Restaurant – Call some friends and join us! * $130

19 (Sat.) The Oak Ridge Boys in Concert ~ Headed for Hartville Kitchen, we smell the aromas coming from their grand restaurant as we’re seated for a delicious lunch come hungry! Then our favorite ‘Boys’ take the stage for what’s guaranteed to be a fantastic show. The multi-Grammy award-winners are an American Country and Gospel vocal quartet and one of the longest-running groups in country music, plus they were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. If you’ve never heard them live, you’re in for an amazing treat – their shows are wonderful, full of warmth, humor, and of course, gorgeous harmonies * $135 TLC TOURS 888-272-5013 / 330-892-5105

JULY

4 (Sat.) Firecracker Cruise! ~ Join us for a very special outing to celebrate the birth of our great Nation. It’s “All Aboard” the Gateway Clipper in Pittsburgh as we cruise the Three Rivers, enjoy a delicious dinner, and then take our waterfront prime position to view the fabulous fireworks that are absolutely top-notch in every way! The final details are not available at this writing, so call to get your name on the list, and we’ll call you back just as soon as they’re ready. The Clipper sells this cruise out every year – so don’t wait too long to contact us– it is truly a wonderful event! ~“God Bless America” * $TBA

22 (Thurs.) Historic Roscoe Village & Canal Boat Ride ~ Now a restored Ohio & Erie Canal town in Coshocton, OH, the Village was originally laid out in 1816. Step back in time as we first see a film to appreciate the history here - then enjoy perusing the delightful buildings and unique shops at your own pace. An included lunch awaits at The Warehouse built in 1838. For your horse-Drawn Canal Boat Ride, board the ‘Monticello III’ and relax as the hoggee leads the huge team of draft horses pulling the canal boat gently on its way as the captain describing 1800’s life on the canal! ~ Altogether, a lovely day out! * $98

23 (Fri.) An Evening with Marie Osmond! ~ Marie has spent 5 iconic decades performing as a successful singer, TV performer and talk show host, dancer, actor, author, entrepreneur, and public speaker – Wow! She has continued to maintain her sweet, bubbly personality, and remains an instantly recognizable figure across the globe. We’ll stop on the way there for you to get a nice dinner. It will be a very special evening with this charming gal… Don’t miss it! * $138

30 (Fri.) P. Graham Dunn, Great Sales & Amish FUN! ~ The PGDunn Co. creates high-quality wood décor, often using scripture and hymn lyrics in their beautiful products. The perfect place for any upcoming gifts you need to buy – it’s so inspiring here! And we’ll be there during Customer Appreciation Sales, so be ready with your list of upcoming gifts you need to buy –FUN! Later, we’ll visit a working Amish farm and experience a bit of the gentle Amish lifestyle. We’ll also poke into JM Smuckers, Lehman’s Hardware, and include lunch & shopping at the Amish Door Village – What a wonderful day!! * $110

AUGUST

4 (Wed.) The Carpenters Once More! ~ What a great opportunity! Come celebrate one Unforgettable Voice and one Unforgettable Duo as a multi-talented brother and sister Christian team highlight the sounds of the beloved Carpenters. Take a trip down memory-lane at the Ohio Star Theater with classics such as “We’ve Only Just Begun”, “Close to You”, “For All We Know” and many more. Also included is lunch next door at the Dutch Valley Restaurant. A truly delightful day! * $105

4 (Wed.) “I’ve Been Workin’ on the Railroad” ~ NEW & UNIQUE: Tour the ‘History Comes Alive’ Museum, a replica of an underground coal mine; Lunch at Theo’s with milehigh pie and music of the train era; Guided touring of the National Road – fascinating!; “All Aboard” the Zanesville & Western Scenic Railroad for a 45-min. ride thru scenic SE Ohio – your vintage car is pulled by a restored locomotive and your historic rail line will be the scenic Glass Rock Spur – Wow! Included is a “Hobo” boxed dinner wrapped in a bandana to eat on the coach! * $140

5 (Thurs.) The Neil Diamond Tribute Show – Wow! ~ If you love romance, magical surprises, comedy, and Neil’s music, you will love this event! The Ohio Star Theater in Sugarcreek is presenting one of the finest tribute artists anywhere, Keith Allynn, known as “The Diamond Image”! See the story unfold including the struggles, the triumphs, and the hits such as “Sweet Caroline”, “Song Sung Blue”, “Hello Again”, “America”, and many more! Lunch is also included at the adjacent Dutch Valley Restaurant. * $105

7 (Sat.) Cruisin’ Cleveland on the Nautica Queen! ~ What a lovely Summer outing!! Sail away on this beautiful ship for a 2-hr cruise with lunch on board. Glide under historic bridges, view the striking Cleveland skyline, and take in sights of Lake Erie. Then on to the popular West Side Market with over 100 vendors – bring your cooler! Also visit the exquisite Cleveland Botanical Gardens, and see delicious ice cream being made at famous Mitchell’s! ~ What a great variety – call some friends and come along! * $125

14 (Sat.) The Righteous Brothers Live! ~ With a string of #1 classics including the most-played song in radio history, “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’”, this Rock & Roll Hall of Fame duo topped the charts for 4 decades. After one passed on, another wonderful crooner was found to recreate the magic… and you’ll be in Baby Boomer Bliss as you listen to songs such as “Unchained Melody”, “The Time of My Life”, “Soul & Inspiration”, and so many more! On the way to the Palace Theater in Greensburg, PA we’ll make a nice stop so you can get dinner * $130

14 (Sat.) Run on the Bank! ~ A very special opportunity! Learn about Cleveland’s most wealthiest as we spend the day sight-seeing along beautiful Lake Erie. Visit famous Edgewater Park with time to walk out to the pier overlooking the Lake and take in the spectacular view of the skyline – cameras!! Enjoy a guided tour of the largest cemetery in Ohio and learn of Cleveland’s wealthiest business owners. Visit Pres. Garfield’s Mausoleum, and see the craftsmanship of Italian stonemasons plus beautiful gardens. One of America’s top restaurants sits under soaring coffered ceilings in the stunning, historic United Bank Building. On your guided tour, you’ll walk into the massive ‘bank vault of the wealthy’ among other things, and later enjoy lunch here! Enjoy some fun shopping time in ‘Little Italy’ and learn of the heritage intertwined here. A special stop will be at Presti’s Bakery where you may want to take home some Italian goodies! Not often do you get the chance to see these things – Call Soon so you don’t miss it! * $125

20 (Fri.) The Singing Contractors ~ You’ve seen them on TV; you’ve watched their million-follower videos… and fallen in love with them! Now you get to see them for yourself ‘in person’ – Yay!! Following a lovely ride to Sugarcreek, OH, a delicious meal awaits at the Dutch Valley Restaurant – Yum! Then it’s next-door to the pristine Ohio Star Theater where these charming ‘boys’ with gorgeous voices, who are contractors by day and singers by night, serenade us with all our favorites & more – SO FUN! They love God and family, and are humbled that so many people want to come and hear them sing. We can’t wait! * $105

SEPTEMBER

6 (Mon.) The Cleveland Air Show Aboard the ‘Nautica Queen’ – Wow! ~ The annual Cleveland National Air Show is an outstanding event, and we’ll have awesome viewing b/c we’ll be right out on the Cuyahoga River as they fly overhead! Our climate-controlled ship will also provide a sight-seeing river cruise while we enjoy an included lunch on board, and then the excitement begins as the afternoon is spent viewing the many fly-bys, demos and so much more from the deck of our ship. At this writing, the extraspecial feature will be either the US Navy’s ‘Blue Angels” or the US Air Force’s ‘Thunderbirds’. This will sell out – call very soon to reserve your space! * $130

17 (Fri.) Amy Grant in Concert – Wow!! ~ Truly an amazing opportunity - you won’t want to miss out on this! A beautiful gal inside & out, Amy (who’s married to Vince Gill) put contemporary Christian music on the map about 30 years ago and continues to spread the message of the Lord along with delightful other songs she loves. She’s so downto-earth and provides such a great time (we’ve heard her ourselves!). If you know others who would enjoy attending this privileged event at the Palace Theater, please let them know. * $125

23 (Thurs.) “Jersey Seasons” – Frankie Valli & The 4 Seasons Tribute! ~ This is one of our VERY FAVORITE groups!! The look, music, and harmonies of the original Four Seasons are excellent and the voice of Frankie is spot-on! You’ll bask in harmonies like “Sherry”, “Big Girls Don’t Cry”, and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You” plus so many more! The band is live, too – they are all great guys and it’s a fabulous concert!! ~ We’re even including lunch (and a little shopping) at the Amish Door Restaurant prior to the melodies of this top-notch group! * $115

OCTOBER

7 (Thurs.) The Ultimate Johnny Cash Tribute ~ Ohio born and raised, Terry Goffee brings to life the music of Johnny Cash in a wonderful tribute to this iconic country legend. The show is mermerizing as Terry acts as Johnny from the moment he steps out on stage – he looks like Johnny, sounds like Johnny, and moves like Johnny. (The group that went last time LOVED him and said he was awesome!) Originally a country music singer, Terry’s private life changed and he devoted the next 18 years to sharing God’s good news of salvation through Jesus Christ in churches, auditoriums, theatres… any place that would have him. Most recently he has added this tribute show to Johnny Cash, one of his heroes. You’re in for a fantastic time with a great guy! Lunch is also included at the wonderful Amish Door Restaurant in Wilmot * $115

9 (Sat.) Autumn Serenade Luncheon Cruise ~ Join us for a scenic riverboat cruise celebrating the beauty of Fall. We set sail on the Gateway Clipper in Pittsburgh to experience the majestic foliage along the Three Rivers from the top deck (pending Mother Nature’s cooperation, of course), enjoy a delightful luncheon, and a one-of-a-kind show specially planned around this theme. The final details are not available at this writing, so call to get your name on the list, and we’ll call you back just as soon as they’re ready. This wonderful sightseeing event is laced throughout with a warm welcome to the most colorful season of the year. Call some friends and sit back together as you watch the world go by on this most lovely cruising opportunity! * $TBA

22 (Fri.) Amish Brown Bag Tour in Geauga County! ~ A Great Girlfriend’s Trip!! With a local Geauga Co. guide, we embark on a delightful day of leaf-peeping and special treats! Here are things we’ll do & places we’ll visit: Middlefield Cheese * Mary Yoder’s Bakery * Nauvoo Country Market * A delicious ‘Amish Wedding Feast’ full of good home-cooking in a real Amish home * D & S Produce * And a really neat visit to the End of the Commons General Store that will complete this scenic day of touring in a beautiful part of our state. ~ Why stay home when you could be out ‘capturing’ God’s beauty among the picturesque colors AND taking home fun little gifts as a bonus?! * $115

NOVEMBER

6 (Sat.) Christmas at Tara & Grove City Shopping ~ Off we go to Sharon, PA where the first inkling of the oncoming holly-days greets you in a very jolly way! * We begin at Kraynak’s and enter the world of make-believe with over 75 decorated Christmas trees and displays of every kind. They also offer the finest in seasonal decorations, gifts, plants… all just waiting for you! * Daffin’s Chocolates is the world’s largest candy store and considered to make some of the highest-quality chocolates anywhere – yum! * A highlight will be our tour of beautiful “Tara”, an antebellum-inspired country inn with a grand, columned entrance. A lovely lunch also awaits – excellent! * Then it’s time to get an early jump on our Christmas shopping at the famous Grove City Outlets * A really lovely day altogether! * $85

Nov 7 (Sun.) Lovin’ the Lettermen! ~ Their sound is undeniable… their music has been loved by people everywhere. Standing ovations, encores, fun, laughter and repeat performances are the norm’ for this talented trio. At the Palace Theater in Greensburg, PA, you’ll be transported to another time and place in Rock ‘n Roll history as they stir memories with songs such as “When I Fall in Love” and “The Way You Look Tonight”! ~ We’ll include a stop on the way for you to get lunch * $115

11 (Thurs.) Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis Tribute Show! ~ Two of the world’s best tribute artists, Tom & Tony will make you feel as if you’re at one of the stars’ original shows! They capture the very essence and chemistry of Dean & Jerry ‘to a T’, and guarantee you’ll have a welcome time of laughter, great music, and true professionalism at its best. If you enjoy this kind of humor and stepping back in time, you’ll most definitely want to join us at the Amish Door where lunch and a little time in their gift shop is also included! A very fun day out, for sure! * $115

13 (Sat.) Oglebay Festival of Lights – Awesome! ~ One of the nation’s largest holiday light shows, this festival attracts more than one million visitors each year. It features over 300 acres of twinkling lights across a 6-mile drive and over 90 dazzling, lighted attractions – Wowee! We include a tour of the Oglebay Mansion, Glass Museum, Good Zoo Winter Fantasy, a guided Lights Tour on our coach, and dinner at the park’s Wilson Lodge. A very special Christmas treat for the whole family, especially Grandparents & Grandkids! * $140 adults / $105 children 3-12

17 (Wed.) Castle Noel, Tea House & Candles! ~ Nestled in Medina, OH is America’s largest indoor Christmas attraction, and we’re going to see it for ourselves! Embark on a guided tour with over $2 million-worth of animated NYC store windows, amazing movie-land props such as the Grinch’s sleigh, and tons more. Also enjoy the blizzard vortex tunnel, a 25’ Christmas tree, and toys galore from the past – the workmanship and creativity is a sight to behold, guaranteed! *(Steps are required). On to Miss Molly’s Tea Room for a lovely lunch, and then free time to shop the boutique stores downtown – Fun, fun! Before leaving, visit “Roots Candles” – a great place for those special Christmas gifts! Grab your girlfriends, grandkids, and anyone else who would love such a beautiful holiday outing! So much is included – Call Soon! * $130

19 ( Fri.) Pittsburgh’s “Light-Up Night” Aboard the Gateway Clipper – Wow! ~ Our beautiful Christmas sleigh will whisk us away… (okay, okay - our deluxe coach), to kick off Pittsburgh’s Holiday Season on a festive riverboat tour as the Golden Triangle is illuminated in a breathtaking array of spectacular Christmas lights! During your cruise on one of the Clipper fleet’s ships, you’ll enjoy a special ‘Captain’s Dinner’, lively music to add to the holly-jolly mood, fireworks, gorgeous skyline… and all this while you sail the Three Rivers! SO Fun!! The final details are not available at this writing, so call to get your name on the list, and we’ll call you back as soon as they’re ready. Just don’t wait too long – this has an early deadline on their end! * $TBA

DECEMBER

TBA - Trans-Siberian Orchestra: Their 2021 Tour schedule has not been announced at this writing, but if they have their usual Christmas concert this year, it will sell out, both for us and at the venue. Call NOW and get your name on a list to receive a flyer with all the info as soon as we have it, so that you don’t miss your chance to go. ~ An unbelievable evening!!!

2 (Thurs.) Deck the Halls! ~ The stunning estate of Stan Hwyet in Akron, OH features an elaborate 65-room Manor House, and at Christmastime it’s decorated to the hilt! Rooms sparkle with holiday finery, complete with harps & angels, and at night over ¾ million lights turn it into a breathtaking, magical scene! Witness the special light show set to song, treat yourself to hot cider and warm ginger cookies in the carriage house courtyard, plus the gift shop is full of ideas for your Christmas list! ~ Earlier in the day we’ll dine at Papa Joe’s, shop in the original Mr. Peanut Store, enjoy some guided local touring, peruse a top craft retailer with jewelry, glass, ceramics & stocking stuffers. Such a great variety in this VERY special holiday outing! Join us!! * $135

4 (Sat.) Oglebay Festival of Lights – Awesome! ~ One of the nation’s largest holiday light shows, this festival attracts more than one million visitors each year. It features over 300 acres of twinkling lights across a 6-mile drive and over 90 dazzling, lighted attractions – Wowee! We include a tour of the Oglebay Mansion, Glass Museum, Good Zoo Winter Fantasy, a guided Lights Tour on our coach, and dinner at the park’s Wilson Lodge. A very special Christmas treat for the whole family, especially Grandparents & Grandkids! * $140 adults / $105 children 3-12

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