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Travel to Clarksville, Tennessee for an exciting Solar Eclipse experience. Your adventure begins with a tour and tasting at Beachaven Winery followed by a BBQ dinner and dance lessons at Murph’s Country Music Barn.
Tour Historic Collinsville and explore the lives of the early settlers of the mid-1800s. Later, visit Storyteller Farm in the small town on Bon Aqua. Johnny Cash once called the farm his “center of the universe.” Tour the house, visit the memorabilia-filled American Garage and meet Mark Alan Cash, Johnny’s nephew. Also, visit the new Wonders Center an exciting science museum and enjoy their state-of-the-art planetarium.
Venture to Evansville, Indiana to witness the 2024 Solar Eclipse. Enjoy a homemade lunch, outdoor seating and protective eyewear while experiencing this exciting astronomical event. Later, a delicious farewell dinner is planned at the delightful Ruby Cora on Gunn Farm featuring a delectable Southern feast and live Bluegrass music.
Hotel Accommodations
Best Western PLUS, Clarksville, TN
4 Days • 7 Meals
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ü 7 Meals: 3 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 3 dinners ü Free home or local pickup and return ü Spend three nights in Clarksville, Tennessee and enjoy a tour and tasting at Beachaven Winery ü Welcome BBQ dinner at Murph’s Country Music Barn ü Visit Historic Collinsville and explore the lives of mid-1800s settlers ü Tour Johnny Cash’s “center of the universe” Storyteller Farm and meet Mark Alan Cash, Johnny’s nephew ü Attend a special Solar Eclipse viewing at St. Lucas United Church of Christ with an included homemade lunch, seating and protective eyewear ü Farewell Southern feast featuring live Bluegrass music
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Begin the day at Coppes Commons, featuring hand-crafted items, fresh-baked goods and flash frozen ice cream. At Nappanee Center, create your own Amish Quilt Barn piece with a local artist. In the evening, enjoy a delicious Amish buffet dinner followed by a live show at the Blue Gate Restaurant.
Explore the countryside and stop at an Amish bakery, Amish toy maker, Amish sugar free jelly maker and a popcorn shop. See a weaving demonstration and make your own Wooden Quilt Block before a wine tasting with cheese. Tonight, enjoy a family-style “Haystack Meal” at Yoder’s followed by a horse-drawn buggy ride.
Visit an Old Order Mennonite buggy maker, an Amish Dairy Farm and Apple Orchard. Also, enjoy a homemade cinnamon roll at an Amish baker and have a soup and salad luncheon at the Carriage House. One last stop is made at Annie Oakley Perfumery Studio.
Hotel Accommodations
Hampton Inn, Goshen, IN
May 6, 21
3 Days • 5 Meals
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ü 5 Meals: 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 dinners ü Free home or local pickup and return add $229 ü Visit Coppes Commons, enjoy wine tasting at Fruit Hills Winery and create your own Amish Quilt Barn piece and Wooden Quilt Block ü Delicious Amish buffet dinner and live show at the Blue Gate Restaurant and rug weaving demonstration ü Family-style dinner at Yoder’s, horse-drawn buggy ride and visit a Mennonite buggy maker ü Enjoy lunch at the Carriage House and visit Annie Oakley Perfumery Studio
Built at the turn of the century, the French Lick Resort stands as a testament to a bygone era. This lavish resort has a registry of guests who have included former presidents. Settle in and enjoy a welcome dinner.
In Louisville, visit famed Churchill Downs for a behind the scenes walking tour (when available) and an included lunch. Visit the Frazier History Museum with the Kentucky Bourbon Trail Welcome Center to enjoy a bourbon tasting and see the high-definition production Kentucky Show! At Wilstem Wildlife Park, take a wagon ride through the exotic animals and experience the Elephant Encounter to take photos and learn all you would ever want to know about elephants. Stop at the French Lick Winery for a tasting then sit down to dinner and live entertainment at Abbeydell Hall.
Make a stop at the Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy for a better insight into this legendary comedian.
Hotel Accommodations
French Lick Resort Casino, French Lick, IN
2024 Departures Per Person Twin Single Room
May 20
September 16
$1,399 add $379
$1,399 add $379
4 Days • 6 Meals
ü 6 Meals: 3 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 dinners ü Free home or local pickup and return ü Spend three nights at the incredible French Lick Resort ü Visit the historic West Baden Springs National Historic Landmark ü Tour the Kentucky Derby Museum and visit the Frazier History Museum ü Wagon ride and Elephant Encounter at Wilstem Wildlife Park ü Wine tasting at French Lick Winery ü Dinner and live entertainment at Abbeydell Hall ü Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy
Come along on a Mystery Tour. Where you’re going, you’re really not sure. Heading North or South, or into the sun, wherever we go, it’s sure to be fun!
Meet your Tour Manager who is ready to answer any questions you may have about your tour, except one – your Mystery Tour destination! No government secret has ever been as closely guarded as this one. There is no prying this surprise out of anyone, not even the motorcoach driver! While we head west (or is it east, north or south?) be prepared for five days of good old-fashioned fun.
Previous Mystery Tours have dined on cruise boats, kicked up their heels at a barn dance, taken hayrides, visited antebellum homes, enjoyed a variety of theatre and musical performances, toured gangster and gambler haunts, as well as learned about America at various historic sites. So pack a feeling of intrigue and surprise along with your luggage on your next Mystery Tour.
2023 Departures Per Person Twin Single Room
August 8
$1,549 add $469
September 5 $1,549 add $469 ü 8 Meals: 4 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 3 dinners ü Free home or local pickup and return ü Travel to exciting locales featuring unique entertainment, delicious dining experiences and surprising twists and turns
5 Days • 8 Meals .............................................
AUTUMN MYSTERY TOUR Join us as we discover the beauty and color that Fall has to offer on our special Autumn Mystery Tour departures.
2023 Departures Per Person Twin Single Room
October 10, 17 $1,549 add $469
2024 Departures Per Person Twin Single Room
October 8, 15 $1,549 add $499
HOLIDAY MYSTERY TOUR O’ come all ye travelers on our special Holiday Mystery Tour departure. Enjoy the glow of a Yule log in the fireplace and the heartwarming sounds of holiday carolers during this festive season.
2023 Departure Per Person Twin Single Room
December 6 $1,549 add $499
2024 Departure Per Person Twin Single Room
December 4 $1,549 add $499