Sault Ste. Marie & the Spectacular Agawa Canyon Train!

A Unique & Popular Event ~ It Sells Out Every Year October 18-20

October 4-8 * Exceptional Adventures in the Canadian Outback! A scenic 5-day Fall tour deep into Ontario, Canada. The leaves up in this area look like someone “plugged them in” - you’ll see them for yourself on the breathtaking 100-mile train ride thru the Agawa Canyon! And there’s so much more to this top-shelf itinerary ~ Call for the fully-detailed flyer, but here are some Highlights to get you started… First night in Mackinaw City, Michigan at a waterfront hotel. Next morning, in Sault Ste. Marie, MI, we set sail on an exciting Soo Locks Boat Tour in the St. Lawrence Seaway - enjoy the thrill of “locking through” on the St. Mary’s River * Spend two nights in Sault Ste. Marie, one of the oldest settlements in North America * The Lake Superior coastline is magnificent, and we’ll be joined by a local guide who will give us a grand tour * Dine in a SSM favorite, Muio’s, with Italian fare next to none! * “All Aboard” the world-famous Agawa Canyon Train for a one-day rail excursion up into the Canadian Wilderness going 114 miles north of Sault Ste. Marie over towering trestles, alongside breath-taking pristine northern lakes & rivers, and through the awesome granite rock formations and forests of the Canadian Shield!! It includes a stop-over in the stunning Agawa Canyon with waterfalls and panoramic vistas ~ Truly a majestic experience all day long!! * We love our stop at the Canadian Bush Plane Museum – learn about a lifestyle you never knew existed! * Cross the ‘Mighty Mac” Bridge on our way to Frankenmuth, known as “Little Bavaria”, Frankenmuth with dinner and overnight at the quaint Bavarian Inn Lodge * Optional visit to Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland before we return to our pick-up points from a truly breath-taking Autumn tour you’ll never forget! * 4B, 2L, 3D * A Passport or Passport Card is required ** $990 p/p, double occ * $930 p/p, triple occ * $890 p/p, quad occ * $1,240 single – ‘Able to hold our 2020 rates – Hooray!

At the perfect time of year to see all the beauty offered in God’s Autumn creation, we’ll set sail on the “Queen City Riverboat” for a 2-hr leaf-peeping Ohio River Cruise! Plus, experience the glow of thousands (yes, thousands!) of intricately-carved pumpkins during a marvelous night-time Spectacular… and Much MORE! Read on… ** Originating in Oxford, Mass., Iroquois Park in Louisville now presents the “Jack O’Lantern Spectacular” with over 5,000 carved pumpkins lining a walking trail illuminated at night, featuring over 100 that are carved into amazing works of art by both professional & local artists - it’s honestly awesome! Staged in themed scenes with music, enjoy dinner on property – then walk the ¼ mile (non-paved) “Pumpkin Trail” and feast your eyes on this magical display depicting people, places & scenes from old-time favorites to today, and everything in between! Our staff said they were blown away by it!! * At Joe Huber’s Family Farm, fruit cobbler & ice cream await us for an afternoon treat! Then ride their hay wagon out to pick your own pumpkin - Fun! ** You’ll love our stop at Schimpf’s Confectionary w/ soda fountain, tin ceiling and old-time candies! ** At the French Lick West Baden Museum, learn of the rich history of this area, including home-town boy, Larry Bird! ** Nestled among the hills of the Hoosier National Forest sits the 1845 French Lick Springs Resort with its luxurious furnishings & marble floors. As a famed vacation place for wealthy society, we’ll have a walking tour of these gorgeous premises ** At Wilstem Ranch, ride wagons into the meadows with feed buckets in hand! A bevy of animals, from alpacas to zebras to kangaroos, will come right up to see what you have to offer - great picture-taking! A BBQ dinner tops off this unique visit ** Another great feature is a special ‘Backstretch Breakfast’ right in the famous Kentucky Derby Museum w/ a behind-the-scenes view of Thoroughbred racing - see horses training railside, taking a bath, and meet one of them on a Historic Walking Tour of Churchill Downs, the “World’s Most Legendary Racetrack” ~ Wow!... Those of us who have done this before LOVED it! ** Next, more leaf-peeping as we journey to the Ohio River and the “Queen City Riverboats” where a 2-hr Lunch Cruise awaits! Enjoy a deli-meal, music, and top-side open deck w/ picturesque views in every direction - Oh my... what a perfect way to enjoy the Fall Beauty!! ** So many FUN & different experiences are LOADED into this tour ~ For those always looking for something new, don’t miss this chance! $778 per/person, double occ * $748 per/person, triple occ * $728 p/p, quad occ * $888 single rate **Please Note: The Pumpkin Trail is not a paved walkway - the terrain can be hard to navigate for those who have trouble walking; esp. those using walkers. Wheelchairs are extremely difficult to maneuver, if not impossible.

From a carriage ride along a seaside street to beautiful plantations regaled with history, Charleston’s romantic ambiance, picturesque architecture and scenic surroundings will make evident why it’s been ranked as the #1 “Best Small City” in the world! One of the most popular destinations on the entire East Coast, the Holy City’s rich culture combines with pure southern hospitality, and it’s your turn to experience it for yourself! Things we’ll see and do: A delightful Carriage Tour through Charleston’s Historic District – see mansions, gardens, churches, houses and parks – learn about history, architecture, and the people that make up this Southern gem * The 1676 Magnolia Plantation is Charleston’s most-visited attraction and has survived the centuries witnessing the history of our nation unfold all around it. We’ll tour the Plantation House, stroll the famous Gardens, view the animals, and even have a Picnic Box Lunch right on the property! On the actionpacked Nature Tram Tour of the plantation’s wetlands, lakes, forests, and marshes, a naturalist guide will help you spot alligators, turtles, egrets, and herons in native habitats - you never know what you might see! * On picturesque Wadmalaw Island, visit the Charleston Tea Plantation - such a unique opportunity. It’s the only tea plantation in all of North America, and we love it here! Board their Trolley to see the many acres & acres of tea bushes and hear the fascinating story of tea-making

In the greenhouse, see how the bushes are first grown - then be treated to a very fun “Tea Tasting”! * On Johns Island, behold the ‘Angel Oak’, a southern live tree around 400-500 yrs old! Its shade covers 17,200 sq. ft. – Wow! * Aboard our coach, a Professional Guide will give us a wonderful tour, going to places our carriages couldn’t go. See things such as Ft. Sumter, Rainbow Row, Iconic Churches, Waterfront Park, and much more as time allows! * At Boone Hall Plantation, view the famous Avenue of Oaks where giant trees draped with Spanish moss create a breathtaking wonder! Tour the house, slave cabins, gardens, and enjoy a Picnic Box Lunch on the grounds – very unique! * Breakfast every day plus wonderful dinners in the Charleston Market and on James Island * Call for the fully-detailed flyer! ** $1,045 p/p, double occ * $955 p/p, trpl occ * $895 qd * $1,315 single

Since Christmas Eve 1895, George Vanderbilt’s Biltmore mansion has been a classic for unsurpassed Christmas cheer and celebration. It still is… and we can’t wait for you to see it! Plus many other excellent elements are included in this top-shelf tour. If you’ve never been to Biltmore, you couldn’t find a better trip to see it on – we’ve planned the best! ~ Located in Asheville, NC, ‘Christmas at the Biltmore’ features America’s largest home meticulously adorned with dozens of decorated fir trees, thousands of lavish holiday decorations, and endless miles of brightly lit evergreen garlands. To match the massive size of the mansion, a 35-ft. Fraser fir is erected every year by hand. In total, there are over 100 Christmas trees scattered around the 8,000-acre estate - more than half inside the house! ~~But here’s one of the reasons our itinerary is ideal – if you only go for the evening candlelight tour, you aren’t able to see the expansive, majestic grounds, nor take in the stunning views that caused Mr. Vanderbilt to build here, nor any of the other sights that can only be viewed in the daylight. So we do both! …a daytime tour AND the Candlelight Tour so that you don’t miss a thing = perfect!! On our evening visit, savor a Candlelight Dinner in the Stable House before beginning the tour of magnificent rooms lit by flickering candles and filled with elegant mid-century antiques and tapestries. The gentle glow of the candles, the cozy firelight, and live performances of holiday music make for a truly magical evening. ~ Our visit also includes a time at Antler Hill Village on the Estate, the unique Biltmore Winery, and lunch