The News Herald (Willoughby, OH)

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A Unique & Popular Event It Sells Out Every Year October 16-18

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A• •he perfec• •ime of year •o see all •he beau•y offered in God’s Au•umn crea•ion, we’ll se• sail on •he “Queen Ci•y Riverboa•” for a 2-hr leaf-peeping nhio River Cruise! olus, experience •he glow of •housands Gyes, •housands!) of in•rica•ely-carved pumpkins during a marvelous nigh•-•ime rpec•acular… and Much MnRE! 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!! * “Old Friends” is a 236-acre farm with a herd of over 200 rescued and retired horses that provides a dignified retirement to Thoroughbr­eds whose racing and breeding careers have come to an end. Hear this amazing story on your walking tour and meet some of the heroes who have been saved from an early end to their life – our folks fall in love here every time! ** Dine at Claudia Sanders Dinner House (founded by Colonel Sanders & his wife!) ** 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 in the barn tops off this unique visit ** Another favorite feature is a special ‘Backstretc­h Breakfast’ right in the famous Kentucky Derby Museum w/ a behind-the-scenes view of this famous race - 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 topside open deck w/ picturesqu­e views in every direction Oh my... what a perfect way to enjoy the Fall Beauty!! ** ro many etm differen• experience­s are knADED in•o •his •our ~ eor •hose always looking for some•hing new, don’• miss •his chance! 2B, 2L, 2D

** $885 per/person, double occ * $845 p/p, triple

* $815 p/p, quad * $1,035 single **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.

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