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STEAMBOATS & STALLIONS
May 2 – 5, 2023 • From $1,299 pp
Steamboat’s a comin’ and you are aboard! This special event tour launches in Kentucky with a dinner cruise on the Ohio River. Visit the J.D. Lanier Mansion and the Howard Steamboat Museum and Mansion, both built and decorated in the 1800s’ grand Steamboat-era style. Board the Belle of Cincinnati and be a part of riverboat history as your steamboat competes in the annual Kentucky Derby Festival’s Great Steamboat Race against the historic steamer, the Belle of Louisville; during the race, you will relish an onboard dinner and sip Kentucky’s finest bourbons. Tour Sun Valley Farms, a picturesque thoroughbred breeding farm. Later you’ll tour the Old Friends farm facility for retired
and rescued thoroughbreds. This 136-acre farm is a “living history museum of horse racing” where you can see retired Cup Champions, Belmont Stake winners, along with Kentucky Derby and Preakness Champions. Board the Monticello III for a horse- drawn canal boat ride on the historic Ohio-Erie Canal.
SPRINGTIME IN THE GARDENS
May 4, 2023 • From $199 pp
This lovely day in May begins at Nemours Mansion and Gardens, previously owned and developed by Alfred DuPont (1864 – 1935). The estate comprises an exquisite 77-room mansion, the largest formal French gardens in North America, a chauffeur’s garage filled with antique automobiles, and nearly 200 acres of scenic woodlands, meadows, and gardens. In the afternoon, a delightful tea lunch is included at the Copeland House at the Mt. Cuba Center, formerly the estate of Mr. & Mrs. Lamont DuPont Copeland. Today, the estate’s gardens focus on native plants and more than 30 acres of formal and naturalistic gardens. After lunch, a guided walking tour provides an opportunity to learn about creating sustainable landscapes, ecological gardening, plant information and seasonal highlights.
SIP & SAVOR CULINARY EXPERIENCE IN
FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA
May 10 – 11, 2023 • From $929 pp
Join AAA on a unique culinary experience that encompasses some of Northern Virginia’s most delectable offerings. We
begin with a tour, tasting and lunch at Potomac Point Vineyard & Winery. This European inspired estate will make you feel as
if you’ve entered Tuscany. After the tour, taste fan favorites
and most popular red and white wines before enjoying a scrumptious lunch. Next stop – A Smith Bowman Distillery, Virginia’s oldest and most award-winning distillery. Today the distillery is known for its unique spirit profiles, most notably
the World’s Best Bourbon. Our tour will go behind the scenes to immerse you in the process of distilling and aging spirits, including whiskey, vodka, gin, and rum. Dinner will be served
at Cork and Table, where Chef Fallon’s innovative menus are designed around carefully selected wine pairings from around the world. After dinner, visit Rising Sun Tavern, former residence of George Washington’s brother, where you’ll be welcomed as if you have just stepped off a stagecoach into 18th century life. This tour also includes a trolly tour of Fredericksburg, a guided tasting at Haley’s Honey Meadery, and a tour, tasting and lunch at a local Fredericksburg establishment.
SPRINGTIME AT THE BILTMORE
May 16 – 19, 2023 • From $2,119 pp
Indulge in the splendor of staying right on the Biltmore’s 8,000- acre estate in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. With gracious accommodations for all three nights at the Inn
at Biltmore Estate, you are treated as if you are one of the Vanderbilt’s favored on-site guests, with convenient access
to all of the estate’s attractions and activities. Explore the 250-room mansion filled with treasures of art and décor. Take a stroll through the estate’s formal gardens and landscaped grounds, which will be magnificent in springtime. Discover Biltmore’s Antler Hill Village and Estate Winery, complete with a tasting. Relax and pamper yourself as you enjoy this fine resort which embodies Southern charm and gracious hospitality at its very finest. A guided tour of historic Asheville is also included.
BLUE ANGELS IN ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND
May 24, 2023 • From $229 pp
The Blue Angels are the United States Navy’s flight demonstration squadron. Formed in 1946, the squadron is the second oldest formal flying aerobatic team in the world. The Blue Angels’ six demonstration pilots fly the F/A-18 Hornet and still employ many of the techniques used in areal displays from 1946. While in Annapolis, a two-hour cruise will provide
a great vantage point to watch as the Blue Angels perform. Following the cruise, independent time will be provided for you to explore Annapolis at your leisure, and to enjoy dinner at a restaurant of your choice.
RAILS & SAILS IN BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
June 22, 2023 • From $219 pp
This “All Aboard” tour begins at the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum. The museum provides an immersive experience depicting the story of the railroad and its impact on the nation’s past, present and future. Along the way you’ll ride
the rails on the historic first mile of commercial railroad track in the country. Enjoy a delicious lunch at a popular Baltimore Inner Harbor establishment – Phillips Seafood Restaurant. Later, sit back, relax, enjoy life on the water, and view some of Baltimore’s most iconic landmarks and neighborhoods during a cruise aboard the Annapolitan II.
NIAGARA FALLS WEEKEND GETAWAY
July 14 – 16, 2023 • From $1,199 pp
Welcome to Niagara Falls! Undoubtedly one of the most spectacular views in North America, Niagara Falls is famous for its beautiful blue-green color. The waterfall actually consists of three distinct waterfalls – Horseshoe Falls, American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls, which collectively boast the highest water flow rate on the globe. Your accommodations at a falls view hotel provides the perfect spot to relax, take in the spectacular views, explore, and enjoy the transformation of the falls at night with Falls Illumination! Our guided tour of Niagara Falls includes a journey behind the falls with an upfront view of Horseshoe Falls. Later, enjoy a guided tour and free time to explore the charming Victorian-style village of Niagara-on-the-Lake, and a tasting at one of the region’s magnificent wineries.
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