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Peoria Park District September 2014

Southwestern Adventure Trip — June 2014 Come have some fun with Vagabond Tours!

New Trips, Concerts, Theatre, Casinos, Shopping, Travel Receptions and much more!

2014 - 2015 Extended Trips Grand Canyon & the Hoover Dam — 9/9-19 Hoosier Park Harness Racing & Casino, IN — 9/12-13 Michigan Lighthouse Tour — 9/21-27 Overnight Shopping to Osage Beach, MO — 9/23-24 Spirit of Peoria Overnight, Starved Rock — 10/2-3 Cape Cod & Plymouth, MA — 10/4-12 Branson in October, Branson, MO — 10/16-19 Shawnee Forest Fall Getaway, Southern IL — 10/19-21 Irish Splendor: Eight Days — 10/28-11/4 Classic Italy by Train — 11/3-12 Galena Overnight at DeSoto House, Galena, IL — 11/5-6 Caribbean Cruise on the Norwegian Dawn — 11/7-18 Tropical Costa Rica — 11/8-16 Pigeon Forge & Smoky Mountains Show Trip — 11/9-15 A Very Special Branson Christmas, Branson, MO — 11/13-16 San Antonio at Christmas, TX — 11/29-12/7 Christmas at the Palmer House, Chicago — 12/13-14

2015

Two and a Half Weeks in Ft. Myers, FL — 1/19-2/6 Amelia Island, St. Augustine, Jacksonville, FL — 2/14-22 Baja California Cruise — 2/20-27 South Africa & Victoria Falls — 3/7-17 New Orleans, LA — 3/22-28 Cherry Blossom Time in Washington, DC — 3/26-4/1 The Best of Nashville Show Trip, TN — 4/13-17 London and Paris — 4/20-27 Savannah, Jekyll Island, Charleston, SC — 5/3-9 Niagara Falls & Toronto, Canada — 6/21-27 Alaska Adventure Cruise — 7/19-31 Mount Rushmore & the Black Hills, SD — 8/23-29 Cruising Ecuador’s Galapagos Island — 9/7-14 Biltmore Estates & Asheville, NC — 9/13-18 Historic Boston, Salem & North Shore — 9/22-30 New York City: the Big Apple — 10/8-14

Table of Contents Amish Country Cheese Festival, Arthur, IL; 8/30....................................3 Hollywood & Harrah’s Combo, Joliet, IL; 9/9.........................................3 Grand Canyon & the Hoover Dam; 9/9-19.............................................4 Catfish Bend Casino, Burlington, IA; 9/10..............................................4 Hoosier Park Harness Racing & Casino, Anderson, IN; 9/12-13..............4 Jimmy Buffet Cruise, Peoria Riverfront; 9/13........................................4 Choice of Chicago: Field, Shedd or Shop; 9/13......................................4 Shop Aurora Premium Outlet Mall, Aurora, IL; 9/13..............................5 Missouri Winery Tour; 9/14..................................................................5 Historic Chicago Highlights & Landmarks; 9/17.....................................5 Isle of Capri & Jumer’s Casino, Rock Island, IL; 9/18..............................5 Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Chicago Cubs, Chicago; 9/19...........................5 Bloomington Resale Shopping, Bloomington, IL; 9/20...........................5 Clark County Mule Festival, Kahoka, MO; 9/20.....................................6 Michigan Lighthouse Tour; 9/21-27.......................................................6 Overnight Shopping to Osage Beach, MO; 9/23-24...............................6 Wine & Cheese Moonlight Tasting Cruise, Peoria Riverfront; 9/26........6 Clinton Apple & Pork Festival, Clinton, IL; 9/27.....................................6 Jumer’s Casino, Rock Island, IL; 9/28.....................................................7 Architecture River Cruise & Navy Pier, Chicago; 10/1............................7 Spirit of Peoria Overnight, Starved Rock; 10/2-3...................................7 Spirit of Peoria Day Cruise, Starved Rock; 10/3.....................................7 Craft Brew Cruise, Peoria Riverfront; 10/3............................................7 “Les Miserables,” Fireside Dinner Theatre, Ft. Atkinson, WI; 10/4.........7 Cape Cod & Plymouth, MA; 10/4-12.....................................................8 “Funny, You Don’t Look Like a Grandmother,” Rock Island, IL; 10/5.......8 Merlot & a Masterpiece, Bloomington, IL; 10/9....................................8 Harvest Moon Bonfire & Shopping, Bishop Hill, IL; 10/10......................8 Grant’s Farm & St. Louis Zoo, St. Louis, MO; 10/11...............................8 Jumer’s Casino, Rock Island, IL; 10/12...................................................9 Parke County Covered Bridge Festival, IN; 10/16...................................9 Branson in October; 10/16-19...............................................................9 Shopping in Canton, IL; 10/17...............................................................9 Choice of Chicago: Field, Shedd or Shop; 10/18....................................9 Shawnee Forest Fall Getaway, Southern IL; 10/19-21..........................10 Springfield Resale Shopping, Springfield, IL; 10/21.............................10 Rhythm City & Jumer’s Casino, Rock Island, IL; 10/22.........................10 Shop Washington, IL; 10/23................................................................10 Starved Rock Fall Colors & Mansion, LaSalle, IL/ 10/24.......................10 Ethnic Chicago Tour; 10/25.................................................................10 Haunted Murder in Bennett-Curtis House, Grant Park, IL; 10/26.........11 Classic Oldies Cruise, Moline, IL; 10/28...............................................11 Jumer’s Casino, Rock Island, IL; 10/28.................................................11 Irish Splendor—Eight Days; 10/28-11/4..............................................11 Million Dollar Quartet, Apollo Theatre, Chicago; 10/29......................11 Shop Water Tower Place & N. Michigan Ave., Chicago/ 10/29.............11 Jackpot Bingo, Peru, IL; 10/30.............................................................12 Classic Italy by Rail; 11/3-12...............................................................12 Galena Overnight at the DeSoto House, Galena, IL; 11/5-6.................12 Caribbean Cruise on the Norwegian Dawn; 11/7-18...........................12 Bloomington Resale Shopping, Bloomington, IL; 11/8.........................13 Tropical Costa Rica; 11/8-16................................................................13 Pigeon Forge & Smoky Mountains Show Trip; 11/9-15........................13 Jumer’s Casino, Rock Island, IL; 11/12.................................................13 A Very Special Branson Christmas, Branson, MO; 11/13-16.................14 “The Grand Tour: A George Jones Tribute,” Rock Island, IL; 11/14.......14 Gurnee Mills Outlet mall, Gurnee, IL; 11/15.......................................14 Shopping in Chicago; 11/15................................................................14 Denver Broncos vs. St. Louis Rams, St. Louis, MO; 11/16....................14 Tuscola Outlet Mall, Tuscola, IL; 11/19................................................15 Isle of Capri & Jumer’s Casino, Rock Island, IL; 11/20..........................15 Gifford State Bank Christmas Craft Show, Gifford, IL; 11/22.................15 “Motown, the Musical,” Fox Theatre, St. Louis, MO; 11/29.................15 San Antonio at Christmas, San Antonio, TX; 11/29-12/7.....................15

Traditional Afternoon Tea, Peninsula Hotel, Chicago; 12/3..................16 Chicago Holiday Shopping; 12/6.........................................................16 “Christmas Spectacular,” Barrington, IL; 12/4......................................16 “Garden Glow 2014,” Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis; 12/5........16 One of a Kind Show & Sale, Merchandise Mart, Chicago; 12/6............17 Chicago Holiday Shopping, 12/6.........................................................17 “A Fireside Christmas,” Ft. Atkinson, WI; 12/6.....................................17 Jumer’s Casino, Rock Island, IL; 12/7...................................................17 Christmas at the Mansions, Bloomington, IL; 12/9..............................17 Fairview Farms & Festival of Lights, Peoria; 12/10, 13 & 16.........18 & 19 Lucia Nights at Bishop Hill, IL; 12/12...................................................18 Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg, IL; 12/13..............................................18 “Newsies,” Bank of America Theatre, Chicago; 12/13 & 28.........18 & 19 Christmas at the Palmer House, Chicago; 12/13-14.............................18 “White Christmas,” Circa ‘21, Rock Island, IL; 12/17............................19 Chicago Shopping or Museums; 1/3/15..............................................19 Bald Eagle Days, Quad Cities; 1/10/15................................................19 Two and a Half Weeks in Ft. Myers, FL; 1/19/15-2/6/15.....................20 International Dog Show, Chicago; 1/31/15..........................................20 Shopping in Chicago; 1/31/15.............................................................20 Amelia Island, St. Augustine, Jacksonville, FL; 2/14/15-2/22/15..........20 Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Chicago; 2/20/15.................................21 Baja California Cruise; 2/20-27, 2015..................................................21 Maple Syrup Festival, Rockville, IN; 2/28/15.......................................21 South Africa & Victoria Falls; 3/7/15-3/17/15.....................................21 “Phantom of the Opera,” Fox Theatre, St. Louis, MO; 3/14/15............22 New Orleans, LA; 3/22/15-328/15......................................................22 Cherry Blossom Time in Washington, DC & VA; 3/26/15-4/1/15.........22 “Kinky Boots,” Fox Theatre, St. Louis, MO; 3/28/15............................22 The Best of Nashville Show Trip, TN; 4/13/15-4/17-15........................23 London and Paris; 4/20/15-4/27/15...................................................23 Savannah, Jekyll Island & Charleston, SC; 5/3/15-5/9/15....................23 “Jersey Boys,” Cadillac Palace Theatre, Chicago; 5/23/15....................24 Niagara Falls & Toronto, Canada; 6/21/15-6/27/15.............................24 Alaska Adventure Cruise; 7/19/15-7/31/15........................................24 Mount Rushmore & the Black Hills, SD; 8/23/15-8/29/15 ..................24 Cruising Ecuador’s Galapagos Island; 9/7/15-9/14-15.........................25 Biltmore Estates & Asheville, NC; 9/13/15-9/18/15............................25 Historic Boston, Salem & North Shore; 9/22/15-9/30/15....................25 New York City: the Big Apple; 10/8/15-10/14/15................................25

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Come meet our Vagabond Tours escorts and learn about all the fantastic trips — U.S. and International — coming this year and next! Delicious desserts, coffee and punch will be served. No charge, but if you plan to attend, please call (309) 681-2863.

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September

Amish Country Cheese Festival, Arthur, Illinois Saturday, August 30 Trip Code: 59866

Hollywood and Harrah’s Combo, Joliet, Illinois Tuesday, September 9 Trip Code: 61878

Arthur invites thousands of people each year over Labor Day weekend to celebrate its heritage. A whole downtown full of food, games, crafts, races, entertainment and, of course, lots of CHEESE! Two 300-pound wheels of fresh cheddar are cut and served free with crackers. Listen to stage entertainment or shop the bargains all the Arthur merchants put out on the street.

We’ll spend two and a half hours at the Hollywood Casino and two and a half hours at Harrah’s. Lunch is on your own. There is no cash back. We will travel by Park District van.

Depart: 8:30 AM Escort: TBA Fee: $45

Depart: 7:30 AM Escort: TBA Fee: $26

Return: 6:00 PM

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Return: 6:00 PM

Grand Canyon and the Hoover Dam Tuesday, September 9 – Friday, September 19 Trip Code: 58172

Hoosier Park Harness Racing and Casino, Anderson, Indiana Friday, September 12-Saturday, September 13 Trip Code: 61952 This new trip to Hoosier Park Harness Racing and Casino takes us to central Indiana’s premier destination for gaming, racing, dining and entertainment, featuring 2,000 of the hottest slots and table games on one spacious, single-level casino floor. We stay overnight at the Best Western Plus in Anderson, with a full American breakfast included on the second day. Also included is the Prime Harvest Buffet at the Racetrack while we enjoy World Class harness racing. We will receive $10 casino cash for free slot play each day.

Grand sights await us out west as we travel across the prairie, through the Colorado Mountains and on to the Grand Canyon, Petrified Forest, Zion National Park and the Hoover Dam. This majestic, 11-day Diamond Tour adventure includes: • round trip motor coach transportation • 10 nights lodging • 18 meals (10 breakfasts and 8 dinners) • Hoover Dam Visitors Center • visit to Grand Canyon National Park including an IMAX Grand Canyon Movie • visit to magnificent Zion National Park and Petri - fied Forest National Park, Historic Route 66 Museum and Will Rogers Museum Call Vagabond Tours at 681-2863 for a detailed trip flyer. Depart: Escort: Fee:

Depart: 7:00 AM Escort: TBA Fee: $188 double $172 triple

8:00 AM Return: 6:00 PM Bruce and Susie Culler $999 double $979 triple $1,329 single

We are offering a new Caribbean-themed Dinner Cruise in conjunction with Spirit of Peoria. Live music features the band Coco Loco. There will be cheeseburgers grilled on the dock at 7 p.m., and the boat leaves promptly at 8:30 p.m..

We will travel via Peoria Park District van to Catfish Bend Casino. You will receive $10 to play in the machines. Lunch will be on your own.

Depart: 7:00 PM Return: 10:30 PM Escort: Spirit of Peoria Fee: $40

Return: 5:00 PM

Choice of Chicago: Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium or Shop Chicago Saturday, September 13 Trip Code: 61934

ATTENTION VAGABOND TOURS TRAVELERS!

This is your chance to visit Chicago with your choice of drop-offs. You can either shop at Water Tower Place or the State Street Mall area. You may also be dropped off at the Field Museum/Shedd Aquarium Campus or Navy Pier. Meals will be on your own.

WE HAVE MOVED!

In early 2014, the Peoria Park District Administration, Recreation and Registration offices — including Vagabond Tours — moved from Glen Oak Park to the Noble Center, located at 1125 W. Lake Ave. in Lakeview Park, Peoria (formerly Lakeview Museum). The Vagabond phone number —(309) 681-2863— is the same. If you have questions about how to get here, just give us a call. Thank you!

Call Vagabond Tours 681-2863

$242 single $166 quad

Jimmy Buffett Cruise, Spirit of Peoria, Peoria Riverfront Saturday, September 13 Trip Code: 61890

Catfish Bend Casino, Burlington, Iowa Wednesday, September 10 Trip Code: 61842

Depart: 8:00 AM Escort: TBA Fee: $16

Return: 6:00 PM

Depart: 7:00 AM Escort: TBA Fee: $56

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Return: 9:00 PM

Shop Aurora Premium Outlet Mall, Aurora, Illinois Saturday, September 13 Trip Code: 61868

Isle of Capri and Jumer’s Casino, Rock Island, Illinois Thursday, September 18 Trip Code: 61860

Spend the day shopping at one of Illinois’ best outlet malls. Enjoy over 150 stores including Jones New York, Coach, Waterford and Armani. This trip will be by Park District van. Depart: 8:00 AM Escort: TBA Fee: $36

Join us on a short day jaunt for five hours of gaming at Isle of Capri and one and a half hours at Jumer’s Casino, Rock Island. We will travel by Park District van and enjoy a buffet lunch. Each participant will get $5 to play.

Return: 7:00 PM

Depart: 8:00 AM Escort: TBA Fee: $16

Missouri Winery Tour Sunday, September 14 Trip Code: 61879

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Chicago Cubs, Wrigley Field Friday, September 19 Trip Code: 61816

Spend the day with us as we visit five Missouri wineries just west of St. Louis. Our first stop will be at Blumenhof Vineyards and Winery, a German winery with German architecture and a warm, friendly ambiance. The second stop will be at Noboleis Vineyards. The third stop will be the Montelle Winery located at the top of a hill in Augusta. Lunch will be on your own. Next is the Augusta Winery which vints its wines in small quantities, giving care to each lot. The last stop will be Sugar Creek Winery and Vineyards, located high on a hill in a charming turn-of-the-century home overlooking the Katy Trail and the Missouri River Valley. All have gift shops and samples of cheese and sausage. Depart: 7:00 AM Escort: Shirley Gray Fee: $78

Return: 6:00 PM

Seats are Terrace Reserved Infield, Section 211. Game time is 1:20 p.m. Depart: 7:00 AM Escort: Larry Stetler Fee: $75

Return: 9:00 PM

Bloomington Resale Shopping, Bloomington, Illinois Saturday, September 20 Trip Code: 61897

Return: 9:00 PM

Join us on this exciting resale shopping trip close to home. Explore six consignment and thrift shops in Eureka, Bloomington and Normal for bargains, bargains, bargains! Lunch is on your own.

Historic Chicago Highlights and Landmarks Wednesday, September 17 Trip Code: 61811

Depart: 8:30 AM Escort: Bonnie Davis Fee: $22

Step back in time as we depart for a narrated tour of some of Chicago’s most interesting historic sites with Dr. Irving Cutler. Appreciate what has been preserved, and gain a better understanding of Chicago’s colorful history. Among the areas to be covered will be Prairie Avenue, the Stockyards, the Pullman District, the Hyde Park World’s Columbian Exposition area, historic cemeteries, architectural landmarks, plus places connected with the Chicago Fire, the Haymarket Riot, prominent politicians and gangland warfare. Lunch at Manny’s Deli will be on your own.

Return: 5:00 PM

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Depart: 6:30 AM Return: 9:00 pm Escort: Maggie Steenrod Fee: $102 5

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Clark County Mule Festival, Kahoka, Missouri Saturday, September 20 Trip Code: 59755

Overnight Shopping Trip to Osage Beach, Missouri Tuesday, September 23-Wednesday, September 24 Trip Code: 61953

Join Vagabond Tours for the time of your life at the 29th Annual Mule Festival in Kahoka, Mo. You will see over 200 mules, as they make a grand entry in the Mule Parade. All events scheduled will be done while riding mules. There’s the Dolly Parton Race, Back to Back, Dumb Waiter, Pantyhose Race, Egg Toss, Musical Tire, Monkey in the Tree, Coon Hunter Race, and Mule Jumps. Seating is in the grandstand and bleachers. They have craft and flea market shows and sales, quilts and more quilts, all kinds of food and beverages, souvenirs, mule pull and a midway with lots of rides. If you are looking for something fun and different, join us for this day trip. Fee includes round trip transportation and festival.

Join us on this van trip to Osage Beach Premium Outlet Mall. Around noon, we will arrive at Osage Village Inn, located next to the Osage Beach Premium Outlet Mall, with over 110 stores. There are restaurants located within walking distance and a five-show cinema in the mall for optional evening entertainment. An optional choice for dinner is Michael’s Chateau on the Lake. This is a wonderful restaurant offering steaks, seafood and more. We will shop again the next day until 2 p.m., then be home by 8 p.m. with a quick stop for dinner. Price includes transportation, motel and Continental breakfast. Other meals are on your own. This trip is limited to eight people, as we’ll need ample room to bring home all our shopping treasures.

Depart: 6:00 AM Return: 9:00 PM Escort: Chris Trompeter Fee: $60

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Michigan Lighthouse Tour Sunday, September 21-Saturday, September 27 Code: 59752

$132 single

Join us for a Wine and Cheese Tasting cruise while enjoying Peoria’s evening skyline by the light of the moon. Wine tasting provided by Sleepy Creek Vineyards, and cheese tasting provided by Ludwig Farmstead Creamery. A cash bar and live jazz entertainment will also be available. Depart: 7:30 AM Return: 10:00 PM Escort: Spirit of Peoria Fee: $35 Clinton Apple and Pork Festival, Clinton, Illinois Saturday, September 27 Trip Code: 61910 Sample mouthwatering apple and port treats – from pork chili, BBQ ribs and pig ears to apple fritters, taffy apples, cider and, of course, apple pie! There’s also live entertainment, hundreds of crafters and a flea market with over 300 vendors.

7:00 AM Return: 8:00 PM Donna Day $1,268 double $1,598 single

Call Vagabond Tours 681-2863

Return: 8:00 PM

Wine and Cheese Moonlight Tasting Cruise, Spirit of Peoria, Peoria Riverfront Friday, September 26 Trip Code: 61920

We’ve been promising a Lighthouse Tour to Michigan, and here it is. This seven- day trip includes the following: • 6 nights hotel accommoda- tions, luggage handling • 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 6 dinners • viewing of at least 15 lighthouses with entry admis- sion for 5 included • admissions to Silver Beach Carousel and Amuse- ment Park Museum, Great Lakes Naval Museum • visits to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Leelanua State Park and Northport Lighthouse • Mackinac Island with carriage ride • Forty Mile Point Light and Presque Isle Tour • “Whispers of the North” show • step-on guide in Charlevoix, step-on guide in Traverse City for Old Mission Peninsula, full-day guide for Sleeping Bear Dunes and Leelanau Peninsula, step-on guide in Mackinaw City. Depart: Escort: Fee:

7:00 AM Larry Stetler $102 double $94 triple

Depart: 8:00 AM Escort: TBA Fee: $38 6

Return: 4:30 PM

Jumer’s Casino, Rock Island, Illinois Sunday, September 28 Trip Code: 61851

Spirit of Peoria Day Cruise, Starved Rock, Utica, Illinois Friday, October 3 Trip Code: 61886

Our group is sure to enjoy the comfort and convenience of the new, Vegas-style, all-on-one-level casino. You will get $10 off your meal and $5 to play. Transportation is by Peoria Park District van departing from Glen Oak Park. Depart: 8:00 AM Escort: TBA Fee: $16

We’ll take a Park District van to Starved Rock in the morning and board the Spirit of Peoria at 9 a.m. Our nostalgic paddlewheel adventure “down bound” on the Illinois River will include a late morning snack, a hot lunch and late afternoon snack. Old-fashioned entertainment featuring professional storytelling, world-class Ragtime piano and commentary on river history is also included.

Return: 4:30 PM

October

Depart: 7:00 AM Return: 5:15 PM Escort: Spirit of Peoria Fee: $140

Architecture River Cruise and Navy Pier, Chicago Wednesday, October 1 Trip Code: 61930

Craft Brew Cruise, Spirit of Peoria, Peoria Riverfront Friday, October 3 Trip Code: 61922

Enjoy this leisurely, 90-minute, narrated river cruise and the diversity of the city’s famous buildings—from both the north and south branches of the Chicago River. We will then go to Navy Pier for an exciting afternoon of fun in the large amusement area. There will be a Dutch treat dinner stop en route home. Depart: 7:00 AM Escort: TBA Fee: $90

Join us for a Craft Brew Cruise on the Spirit of Peoria, and taste some local craft beer while enjoying Peoria’s evening skyline by the light of the moon. Beer tasting will be provided by Brewers Distributing Co., and meat by Echo Valley meats. A cash bar and live entertainment will also be available.

Return: 9:00 PM

Depart: 7:30 PM Return: 10:00 PM Escort: Spirit of Peoria Fee: $35

Spirit of Peoria Overnight, Starved Rock, Utica, Illinois Thursday, October 2-Friday, October 3 Trip Code: 61875

“Les Miserables,” Fireside Dinner Theatre, Ft. Atkinson, Wisconsin Saturday, October 4 Trip Code: 57995

Experience the nostalgia of the Illinois River aboard the turn-of-thecentury paddle wheeler. An all- inclusive trip up the scenic Illinois River to Starved Rock State Park includes the following: cruise to Starved Rock State Park and back to Peoria, professional storytelling and river lore, Ragtime music, a wine and cheese reception, dinner on board, entertainment, overnight at Starved Rock Lodge, breakfast at the lodge and lunch buffet on the return trip Depart: Escort: Fee:

The Fireside is proud to present the world’s longest running musical! “Les Miserables” has won eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, as well as over 100 international awards. Seen by over 65 million people in 42 different countries, this epic tale of love and courage, commitment and loyalty celebrates the unassailable strength of the human spirit. The Fireside’s spectacular new production will bring to life one of the greatest, most ambitious, soaring musical scores in the history of the stage. This is a Fireside premier you can’t afford to pass up. A special sit-down lunch is included in the fee.

8:00 AM Return: 5:15 PM Spirit of Peoria $360 double

For more information on any trip, just call Vagabond Tours at (309) 681-2863.

Depart: 6:30 AM Escort: TBA Fee: $142 7

Return: 9:00 PM

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Cape Cod and Plymouth, Massachusetts Saturday, October 4-Sunday, October 12 Trip Code: 58173

Merlot and a Masterpiece, Bloomington, Illinois Thursday, October 9 Trip Code: 63088

This exciting Diamond Tours trip to Cape Cod and Plymouth will include: • 8 nights lodging, including 4 in the quaint Cape Cod area • 8 breakfasts and 6 dinners • a visit to Plymouth, MA and the famous Plymouth Rock • a visit to the historic seaside towns of Hyannis, Chatham and Sandwich • tour of the Outer Cape and Provincetown • visit to the JFK Museum • a Hyannis Harbor cruise • visit to the Heritage Museum and Gardens • visit to Niagara Falls, American side Call Vagabond Tours at 681-2863 for a detailed flyer.

Join Vagabond on a new outing to Bloomington for a two-hour class in which you will paint your own masterpiece. We have selected a colorful “Wide Open Poppies” painting for our group to paint, and each person will take his or her painting home. We will provide the canvas, easel, brushes, paints and aprons. We’ve also included a little wine and snacks. You may also bring your own favorite wine or other beverage if you wish. This should be fun! Depart: 10:00 AM Return: 5:00 PM Escort: TBA Fee: $68

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Harvest Moon Bonfire and Shopping, Bishop Hill, Illinois Friday, October 10 Trip Code: 63109

8:00 AM Return: 6:00 PM Maggie Steenrod & Marilyn Hogue $839 double $819 triple $1,079 single

Let’s visit historic Bishop Hill and shop by the light of the harvest moon when Bishop Hill galleries and restaurants will be open after dark. Then enjoy ghost stories and a bonfire at the Twinflower Inn located in the historic Colony Hospital. We’ll listen to the bonfire ghost stories from 8-9 p.m. We will travel by Park District vans. Depart: 3:00 PM Return: 10:30 PM Escort: TBA Fee: $28

“Funny, You Don’t Look Like a Grandmother,” Circa ’21 Dinner Theatre, Rock Island, Illinois Sunday, October 5 Trip Code: 58115 This humorous and heartwarming musical revue looks at modern grandmothers in a whole new light. Whether you are a grandparent or a grandchild, every generation will truly love this show. A delicious buffet dinner and dessert are included in the trip fee. Depart: 2:00 PM Escort: TBA Fee: $102

Grant’s Farm and St. Louis Zoo, St. Louis, Missouri Saturday, October 11 Trip Code: 61847 Animal lovers -- this is your day. Join us for visits to two of the Midwest’s finest animal attractions: Grant’s Farm and the St. Louis Zoo. At Grant’s Farm we will ride the tram through a sanctuary of exotic animals and then have some leisure time with the Budweiser Clydesdales. The afternoon will be spent at the famous St. Louis Zoo. The whole family will enjoy this outing. We will have a dinner stop en route home.

Return: 9:30 PM

Please use one of the registration forms at the back of this book to sign up for any Vagabond Tour.

Call Vagabond Tours 681-2863

Depart: 6:45 AM Escort: TBA Fee: $56

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Return: 9:15 PM

Jumer’s Casino, Rock Island, Illinois Sunday, October 12 Trip Code: 61853

Shopping in Canton, Illinois Friday, October 17 Trip Code: 61957

Our group is sure to enjoy the comfort and convenience of the new, Vegas-style, all-on-one-level casino. You will get $10 off your meal and $5 to play. Transportation is by Peoria Park District van departing from Glen Oak Park.

Help support small town businesses with a trip to Canton, Ill. We will take the park district vans and go shopping in Canton. We will visit the five resale/thrift stores that Canton has to offer, go to lunch on your own at one of their great restaurants, and then spend the afternoon shopping in the many boutique-type shops surrounding the square in Canton. You can end the day at the historic Lewis Emporium, now the home of The Sweet Shoppe, for some delicious homemade caramel corn or other tasty treats.

Depart: 8:00 AM Escort: TBA Fee: $16

Return: 4:30 PM

Depart: 9:00 AM Return: 4:30 PM Escort: Karen Stringer Fee: $18

Parke County Covered Bridge Festival, Indiana Thursday, October 16 Trip Code: 59883

Choice of Chicago: Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium or Shop Chicago Saturday, October 18 Trip Code: 61935

We will spend the morning at Mansfield, Ind., a wooded area with lots of craft and art booths. Our afternoon stop will be Bridgeton, Ind., which sits on a small meandering river and also has a lot of art and craft booths. Bridgeton is an authentic old mill town and is on the National Register of Historic Places. There are only a few miles between the above towns. Lunch is on your own. The evening stop will be fast food. Depart: 6:00 AM Escort: TBA Fee: $66

This is your chance to visit Chicago with your choice of drop-offs. You can either shop at Water Tower Place or the State Street Mall area. You may also be dropped off at the Field Museum/Shedd Aquarium Campus or Navy Pier. Meals will be on your own.

Return: 9:00 PM

Depart: 7:00 AM Escort: TBA Fee: $56

Branson in October Thursday, October 16-Sunday, October 19 Trip Code: 61927 Our fall trip to Branson includes the following shows, meals and attractions: • round trip motor coach transportation • 3 nights lodging at the Branson Towers, luggage handling • 3 dinners, 3 expanded Continental breakfasts • 6 shows including: The Presley’s Country Jubilee, Shoji Tabuchi, Irish Tenors with Celtic Ladies, Neil Diamond Tribute, Tribute to John Denver, Wynona Judd Depart: Escort: Fee:

Return: 9:00 PM

October 15 or October 25 World Premiere of “Amazing Grace,” Chicago See it before it goes to Broadway! This musical is based on the inspiring true story behind the world’s most beloved song. If you are interested in going to Chicago for a matinee production of this great new show, call Donna at 681-2863. We may take a van with 10 people who would like to be among the first to see this world premiere. $132 or $144

6:30 AM Return: 6:00 PM Chris Trompeter $568 double $549 triple $662 single $528 quad 9

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Shawnee Forest Fall Getaway, Southern Illinois Sunday, October 19-Tuesday, October 21 Trip Code: 61923

Shop Washington, Illinois! Thursday, October 23 Trip Code: 61951

Join us on this fun-packed three-day trip to Shawnee Forest, where you’ll spend two evenings at a beautiful setting high above the Ohio River. Every room has a deck overlooking the beautiful river 200 feet below, set against a backdrop of spectacular color. We’ll visit Giant City State Park and enjoy a family-style chicken lunch. We’ll visit Garden of the Gods, Elizabethtown and Cave-in-Rock, with colorful stories of pirates who inhabited this area clear up to the Civil War era. Fee includes: • round trip motor coach transportation • 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner • 2 nights lodging • historic and scenic tour of the Shawnee National Forest • ferry ride across the Ohio River to visit the Amish area in Kentucky

Let’s support the Washington, Ill. businesses with a short jaunt to their shops around the square. Over 20 specialty shops, with collectibles, home accessories, restaurants and more, are located on the square. We’ll also visit the Washington Greenhouse and the Main Street Mercantile store in Congerville with great gift ideas, expanded children’s section, scarves and purses, and personalized gift baskets. Lunch will be on your own. We will travel by Park District vans.

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6:30 AM Donna Day $298 double $338 single

Depart: 9:45 AM Escort: TBA Fee: $12

Starved Rock Fall Colors and Hegeler Carus Mansion, LaSalle, Illinois Friday, October 24 Trip Code: 63067

Return: 5:00 PM

Enjoy Starved Rock during the most beautiful time of the year. Our trip will include motor coach transportation to Starved Rock, an included hot lunch in the lodge’s rustic dining room and a walk to one of the waterfalls. The highlight of the day will be an hour tour of the Hegeler Carus Mansion in La Salle, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and truly an architectural and historic masterpiece. We will stop at Tanner’s Orchard on the way home. There is a significant amount of walking and standing on this tour.

$270 quad $288 triple

Springfield Resale Shopping, Springfield, Illinois Tuesday, October 21 Trip Code: 61865 We’ve found six great consignment clothing shops in the Springfield area. The clothes are well worth the trip. Transportation is by comfortable Park District van.

Depart: 8:00 AM Return: 6:00 PM Escort: Chris Trompeter Fee: $75

Ethnic Chicago Tour Saturday, October 25 Trip Code: 61812

Depart: 7:00 AM Return: 6:15 PM Escort: Chris Trompeter Fee: $28 Rhythm City and Jumer’s Casino, Rock Island, Illinois Wednesday, October 22 Trip Code: 63005

We will have an excellent Chicago step-on guide, Dr. Irving Cutler, to tour various ethnic neighborhoods in Chicago. Our tour includes Maxwell Street, Little Italy, Old Town, Greek Town, Bridgeport, Lawndale, Chinatown, Pilsen, Ukrainian Village, Old Polonia, Little Sicily, Georgetown and Wicker Park. Stops will be made at interesting sites that provide an opportunity for walking, viewing and visiting. We will visit a beautiful Ukrainian Catholic Church. Lunch will be on your own at Manny’s Delicatessen.

Join us on a short day jaunt for five hours of gaming at Rhythm City and one and a half hours at Jumer’s Casino, Rock Island. We will travel by Park District van and enjoy a buffet lunch. Each participant will get $5 to play. Depart: 8:00 AM Return: 6:00 PM Escort: TBA Fee: $16

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Haunted Murder in the Bennett-Curtis House, Grant Park, Illinois Sunday, October 26 Trip Code: 61958

Irish Splendor—Eight Days Tuesday, October 28 – Tuesday, November 4 Trip Code: 58184 We are offering this fantastic tour of Ireland in conjunction with Collette Vacations. Highlights of this trip include: air transportation from Peoria; air taxes, surcharges and hotel transfers; six breakfasts and three dinners; tours of Dublin, Blarney Castle, Killarney, Dingle Penninsula, Cliffs of Moher, and Ashford Castle and a local pub visit. Call Vagabond Tours (309) 681-2863 for a detailed flyer.

Get ready for Halloween with a haunted murder mystery dinner at the historic Bennett-Curtis house located in Grant Park, Ill. We will start our trip with a tour of the haunted mansion, which includes a ghost walk on the porch. The cast members will be seated amongst you, and the five-course dinner is served throughout the play. During the meal, a murder is committed, and it’s up to you to figure out “whodunnit.” These mystery dinners are also an optional costume party. You have an entree choice of Pork Tenderloin, Italian Chicken Breast, Lemon Herb Orange Roughy, or Veggie Pasta Primavera. Please let us know your selection when registering.



Depart: 9:00 AM Return: 6:30 PM Escort: Mike and Karen Stringer Fee: $118 Classic Oldies Cruise, Moline, Illinois Tuesday, October 28 Trip Code: 63085

8:00 AM Return: 8:00 PM Collette Vacations $2, 899 double

Million Dollar Quartet, Apollo Theatre, Chicago Wednesday, October 29 Trip Code: 63012 Don’t miss out on the greatest rock jam session of all time! On December 4, 1956, an auspicious twist of fate brought together Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley. The place was Sun Records’ storefront studio in Memphis. The four legends-to-be united for the only time in their careers for an impromptu recording session that embodied the birth of rock ‘n roll. Before the 2 p.m. show at the Apollo Theatre, we’ll enjoy an included fantastic Italian luncheon at Marcello’s Restaurant with salad, broasted chicken, penne pasta, dessert and drink.

Upon boarding the Celebration Belle, you’ll be greeted with sticky rolls and fruit. While you’re cruising down the Mississippi, just sit back and reminisce to the songs that bring back memories of the Juke Box Era — magical songs that made the ‘50s and ‘60s the era to remember. Enjoy a show with the Oldies coming to life once again. Imagine Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, a big cast of other musical icons and, of course, a little Elvis! This is a must see Classic Oldies show cruise! You’ll enjoy a free, hot, two-entrée lunch buffet with dessert and coffee or tea. We will travel by Park District van. Depart: 8:30 AM Return: 5:00 PM Escort: Shirley Gray Fee: $90 Jumer’s Casino, Rock Island, Illinois Tuesday, October 28 Trip Code: 61856

Depart: 8:00 AM Escort: TBA Fee: $132

Return: 8:00 PM

Shop Water Tower Place and North Michigan Avenue, Chicago Wednesday, October 29 Trip Code: 63108 You’ll have five hours to shop the Magnificent Mile in the Water Tower Area.

Our group is sure to enjoy the comfort and convenience of the new, Vegas-style, all-on-one-level casino. Transportation is by Peoria Park District van departing from Glen Oak Park. Depart: 8:30 AM Escort: TBA Fee: $16

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Jackpot Bingo, Peru, Illinois Thursday, October 30 Trip Code: 63033

Galena Overnight at the DeSoto House, Galena, Illinois Wednesday, November 5-Thursday, November 6 Trip Code: 61917

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We’re excited to offer a new trip for a day of fun at a casino-style bingo and raffle hall. Players have a chance to win cash prizes ranging from $25-$500 per game. Our scheduled day is a charity event benefitting St Jude Children’s Research Hospital. We plan to arrive around 11 a.m., with lunch from 11:30-12:30 p.m. Play begins at 12:30. Included in our price is transportation, lunch and your paper packet for 12 games. You can purchase additional games upon arrival if you wish. We will celebrate Halloween this day, so expect a party atmosphere! There will be a prize for the best costume. Depart: 9:30 AM Return: 4:00 PM Escort: TBA Fee: $56

We are excited to offer this great overnight trip to Historic Galena with lodging at the legendary DeSoto House. As you step into the lobby, you will see why this hotel has greeted such notable guests as Abraham Lincoln and William Jennings Bryan, as well as serving as the Presidential Campaign Headquarters for Ulysses S. Grant. You will be transported back to the 1850s. Our trip includes: motor coach transportation; one night’s lodging at the DeSoto Hotel; lots of time for shopping the unique shops; one dinner, with your choice of Stuffed Pork Chop, Salmon, or Tips and Spaetzle and one full breakfast. Please provide your dinner choice when you register for the trip. Depart: Escort: Fee:

November Classic Italy by Rail Monday, November 3-Wednesday, November 12 Trip Code: 58186

Caribbean Cruise on the Norwegian Dawn Friday, November 7-Tuesday, November 18 Trip Code: 61919

This new tour with Mayf l o w e r To u r s i n c l u d e s t h e following highlights: walking tour of Venice with a local guide, riding the high-speed train to Florence, walking tour of Florence with a local guide, visit to the Academia Gallery (see the sculpture of David), three nights in Montecatini, excursion to Pisa (see the Leaning Tower), riding the high-speed train to Rome, city tour of Rome with a visit to the Coliseum, tour to Vatican City with a visit to the Sistine Chapel Call Vagabond Tours (309) 681-2863 for a detailed flyer. Depart: Escort: Fee:

8:00 AM Return: Mayflower Tours $3,129 double $3,728 single

This twelve-day motor coach and cruising holiday, in conjunction with Mayflower Tours, includes the following: • 26 meals (9 dinners, 6 lunches and 11 breakfasts) • 7 day cruise aboard the Norweigian Dawn cruise ship • port of call at Isla Roatan, Honduras, with white beaches and crystal blue water • port of call at Belize City, a tropical paradise • port of call at Cozumel, with its coral reefs • port of call at Costa Maya, Mexico, with archeologi cal sites and virgin beaches • 2 days cruising at sea with ship’s restaurants, lounges, casino, swimming pools, entertainment • motor coach transportation from Peoria to Tampa and back Sign up early. This is a great trip at a great price!

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Bloomington Resale Shopping, Bloomington, Illinois Saturday, November 8 Trip Code: 61898

Pigeon Forge and Smoky Mountains Show Trip Sunday, November 9-Saturday, November 15 Trip Code: 59480

Join us on this exciting resale shopping trip close to home. Explore six consignment and thrift shops in Eureka, Bloomington and Normal for bargains, bargains, bargains! Lunch is on your own.

Our Christmas show trip to the Smoky Mountains includes the following: • motor coach transportation • 6 nights lodging including 4 consecutive nights in the Smokies • 10 meals (6 breakfasts and 4 dinners) • 4 evening shows: “Christmas at the Smoky Moun tains Opry Show,” “The Smith Family,” “The Hatfield McCoy Dinner Show” and “The Lumber jack Feud Show” • 3 morning shows: “The Patty Waszak Morn ing Show,” “The Blackwoods Morning Variety Show” and “America’s Hit Parade: ‘Tis the Season” • free time in historic downtown Gatlinburg

Depart: 8:30 AM Escort: Bonnie Davis Fee: $22

Return: 5:00 PM

Tropical Costa Rica Saturday, November 8-Sunday, November 16 Code: 59753 There are only four places in the world with an ecosystem so unique it produces a cloud forest. The Monteverde Cloud Forest in Costa Rica is one. It is included in this nine-day trip to Costa Rica with Collette Vacations. Also included are: round trip air out of Peoria with air taxes, fees and transfers, 14 meals (eight breakfasts and six dinners), travel through the verdant countryside of Central Valley and coffee estates, Cano Negro Nature Preserve with guided riverboat cruise and much more. Call for a detailed flyer. Depart: Escort: Fee:

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8:00 AM Return: 6:00 PM Larry and Laura Stetler $670 double $850 single $650 triple

Jumer’s Casino, Rock Island, Illinois Wednesday, November 12 Trip Code: 61854

8:00 AM Return: 8:00 PM Collette Vacations $2,449 double

Our group is sure to enjoy the comfort and convenience of the new, Vegas-style, all-on-one-level casino. You will get $10 off your meal and $5 to play. Transportation is by Peoria Park District van departing from Glen Oak Park. Depart: 8:00 AM Escort: TBA Fee: $16

Return: 4:30 PM

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A Very Special Branson Christmas, Branson, Missouri Thursday, November 13-Sunday, November 16 Trip Code: 61926

Gurnee Mills Outlet Mall, Gurnee, Illinois Saturday, November 15 Trip Code: 61866 Gurnee Mills is the largest outlet and value shopping destination in Illinois. Gurnee Mills provides the ultimate indoor shopping experience including Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th, Samsonite Factory Outlet, Disney Store Outlet, Sketchers Outlet, Forever 21, H & M, Toys ‘R Us Outlet, Kenneth Cole, Tommy Hilfiger, Neiman Marcus Outlet, Marshall Home Goods plus 175 more stores.

The ultimate Christmas trip to Branson awaits you. We are staying three nights at the Branson Towers. Also included are: • 3 dinners (one at the Chateau) • 3 expanded breakfast buffets • 6 Christmas shows including Johnny Mathis, the Showboat Branson Belle, Clay Cooper, The Neil Diamond Tribute, Texas Tenors and the new Christmas Wonderland • motor coach transportation, luggage handling Depart: Escort: Fee:

6:30 AM Donna Day $588 double $714 single

Depart: 6:30 AM Escort: TBA Fee: $66

Shopping in Chicago Saturday, November 15 Trip Code: 63027

Return: 6:00 PM $556 triple $538 quad

You can choose to shop in downtown Chicago in the Loop, or along Michigan Avenue at Water Tower Place.

“The Grand Tour: A George Jones Tribute,” Circa’21 Dinner Theatre, Rock Island, Illinois Friday, November 14 Trip Code: 59767

Depart: 7:00 AM Return: 9:30 PM Escort: TBA Fee: $56 Denver Broncos vs. St. Louis Rams Football, St. Louis, Missouri Sunday, November 16 Trip Code: 63000 We have 38 tickets to the Broncos vs. Rams game at the Edwards Jones Dome in St. Louis for a spectacular Sunday afternoon football game at 12 p.m. Seats will be high up in the end zone, BUT WE’LL BE THERE! Depart: 7:00 AM Return: 9:00 PM Escort: TBA Fee: $140

Take a musical journey through the career of country superstar George Jones! Celebrate the Ol’ Possum in this all new concert event starring Larry Tobias, who played George Jones in their production of “Stand By Your Man” in 2006. This show features 25 of Jones’ greatest songs, including: “White Lightnin’,” “He Stopped Loving Her Today,” “Why, Baby, Why,” “The Race Is On,” “Love Bug” and many more! A plated lunch with a fantastic choice of desserts will be served. Depart: 10:00 AM Escort: TBA Fee: $98

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Tuscola Outlet Mall, Tuscola, Illinois Wednesday, November 19 Trip Code: 63064

“Motown, the Musical,” Fox Theatre, St. Louis, Missouri Saturday, November 29 Trip Code: 62999

Our trip to the Tuscola Outlet Mall will include a stop at the Amish Country Village adjacent to the mall. You’ll spend the day shopping at the two venues. We will travel in the comfortable 15 passenger Park District van. Depart: 8:00 AM Return: 5:30 PM Escort: TBA Fee: $30

Coming to the Fox Theatre is “Motown, the Musical,” the real story of the one-of-a-kind sound that hit the airwaves in 1959. This exhilarating show charts Motown founder Berry Gordy’s incredible journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye and so many more. Featuring all the classics you love, “Motown, the Musical,” tells the story behind the hits as Diana, Smokey, Berry and the whole Motown family fight against the odds to create the soundtrack that changed America. Motown shattered barriers, shaped our lives and made us all move to the same beat. Show is a 2:00 p.m. matinee. Meals are on your own.

Isle of Capri and Jumer’s Casino, Rock Island, Illinois Thursday, November 20 Trip Code: 61861 Join us on a short day jaunt for five hours of gaming at Isle of Capri and one and a half hours at Jumer’s Casino, Rock Island. We will travel by Park District van and enjoy a buffet lunch. Each participant will get $5 to play. Depart: 8:00 AM Escort: TBA Fee: $16

Depart: 7:00 AM Return: 9:30 PM Escort: Maggie Steenrod Fee: $144 San Antonio at Christmas, San Antonio, Texas Saturday, November 29-Sunday, December 7 Trip Code: 59479

Return: 6:00 PM

Gifford State Bank Country Christmas Craft Show, Gifford, Illinois Saturday, November 22 Trip Code: 61867

This Diamond Tours trip to San Antonio at Christmas will include: • 8 nights lodging including 4 consecutive nights in the San Antonio area • 8 breakfasts and 6 dinners • visit to the Institute of Texan Cultures and San Antonio Missions • tour of LBJ Ranch • guided tour of San Antonio • cruise at San Antonio’s famous cobblestoned River Walk District, decorated for Christmas • visit to the famous Alamo and IMAX Theater pre sentation, “Alamo: the Price of Freedom” • and much more Call Vagabond Tours at (309) 681-2863 for a detailed flyer.

We will travel by Peoria Park District van to attend the 31st Annual Country Christmas Craft Show sponsored by the Gifford State Bank. More than 300 vendors will be selling their crafts, clothing, jewelry, Christmas decorations, miniatures, etc. This show is in two large, heated horse arenas outside of Gifford, Ill. There are food vendors at the show, and we’ll stay busy all day. Meals are on your own. Depart: 6:30 AM Return: 6:00 PM Escort: Chris Trompeter Fee: $35

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8:00 AM Shirley Gray $809 double $1,049 single

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Traditional Afternoon Holiday Tea, Peninsula Hotel, Chicago Wednesday, December 3 Trip Code: 62996

We have visited several different afternoon teas in Chicago during the holiday season, but this will be our first time to offer a special tea at the Peninsula Hotel, a five-star hotel with a stunning ambiance and exceptional culinary delights. Included at the tea will be a three-tiered tray of scones, strawberry mascarpone cake, mint white chocolate gateau, shrimp salad with basil, smoked salmon with mustard cream cheese, ham and asparagus, summer squash, etc. Live musicians perform on the balcony. Your day will begin with shopping in the Water Tower area on North Michigan Ave. We will meet at 2 p.m. for the traditional tea. We’ll depart Chicago at 5:30 p.m. Depart: 7:00 AM Return: 9:30 PM Escort: TBA Fee: $110 Chicago Holiday Shopping Wednesday, December 3 Trip Code: 62990 Enjoy the Christmas decorations while shopping downtown at Macy’s or along Michigan Avenue at Chicago Place and Water Tower Place.



Depart: 7:00 AM Escort: TBA Fee: $56

Return: 9:30 PM

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“Christmas Spectacular” at the Sanfilippo Mansion, Barrington, Illinois Thursday, December 4 Trip Code: 63030 We are offering a spectacular Christmas concert at the Sanfilippo Mansion. People raved about our spring trip to the mansion and wanted to return for the holiday concert. Our day will include an elegant, sit-down lunch, with wine, in the Carousel Pavilion at noon. The jewel of the Sanfilippo Collection is the Eden Palais, built in 1890, the most complete European Salon Carousel in existence, with 36 horses, several gondolas and chariots, and a spinning lover’s tub – all turning to the sounds of a Gavioli Band Organ. There will be time to enjoy the collection in the pavilion and demonstrate the Carousel after the meal. We will have a live Wurlitzer concert with one of the top organists in the World playing Christmas and Holiday music. There will also be a special surprise guest to sing with the organ. After the concert, there will be time to enjoy the Collection in the house. Only private tours are allowed, and space is limited. Before our tour, we will stop at a store, a favorite from the spring trip, that only sells items made in the USA. Depart: 7:00 AM Return: 8:00 PM Escort: Donna Hettiger Fee: $152 “Garden Glow 2014,” Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, Missouri Friday, December 5 Trip Code: 63034 The Missouri Botanical Garden is excited to announce its second winter light exhibit, Garden Glow 2014, and we’re excited to offer this trip again! Hundreds of thousands of lights will adorn some of the Garden’s most iconic locations. Walkways will be transformed into sensory light tunnels, providing an explosion of visual magic, while traditional candlelight village displays will delight crowds of all ages. Warm up around a fire and enjoy seasonal food and drinks. Admission also includes the Gardenland Express, a nostalgic show with G-scale trains through a miniature landscape of fresh plants, poinsettias and flowers. We’ll have a few hours to shop at Galleria Mall and do lunch prior to Garden Glow. Depart: 9:30 AM Return: 11:30 PM Escort: Chris Trompeter Fee: $82

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One of a Kind Show and Sale, Merchandise Mart, Chicago Saturday, December 6 Trip Code: 62989 The 14th annual One of a Kind Show and Sale is Chicago’s holiday shopping show! A refreshing alternative to traditional retail, the show is the ideal place to find one-of-akind gifts for everyone on your holiday list. More than 600 talented artists from across North America will bring their imaginative, handmade creations to this year’s show, offering a wide range of art media and categories including: accessories, ceramics, fashion, fiber art, furniture, glass, gourmet, holiday, jewelry, kids, metal, mixed media, painting, paper, photography, sculpture and wood. Speak with the artists individually, attend artist demonstrations and join a crafting workshop. Enjoy gourmet cafes, fashion shows and live music. This is a one-of-a-kind experience. Meals will be on your own. Depart: 7:00 AM Return: 9:00 PM Escort: TBA Fee: $68

“A Fireside Christmas,” Fireside Dinner Theatre Ft. Atkinson, Wisconsin Saturday, December 6 Trip Code: 59878 The Fireside is the number one choice for Christmas entertainment for hundreds of thousands of people from around the nation and around the world. Named one of the country’s finest attractions by the National Bus Association, the Fireside’s Christmas show resumes its long history of beautiful singing, breathtaking dancing, gorgeous costumes, rib-tickling fun and a deeply-spiritual commitment to the real meaning of the holiday. It’s always original, with new songs, new dances and a new cast, but the heart of the show never changes—it’s the perfect way for the whole family to capture the holiday spirit. It is simply one of the best Christmas revues you’ll ever see. A special sit-down lunch is included in the fee. Depart: 6:30 AM Escort: TBA Fee: $142

Jumer’s Casino, Rock Island, Illinois Sunday, December 7 Trip Code: 61855

Chicago Holiday Shopping Saturday, December 6 Trip Code: 61936

Our group is sure to enjoy the comfort and convenience of the new, Vegas-style, all-on-one-level casino. You will get $10 off your meal and $5 to play. Transportation is by Peoria Park District van departing from Glen Oak Park.

Enjoy the Christmas decorations while shopping downtown at Macy’s or along Michigan Avenue at Water Tower Place. Depart: 7:00 AM Escort: TBA Fee: $56

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Return: 9:00 PM Depart: 8:00 AM Return: 4:30 PM Escort: TBA Fee: $16 Christmas at the Mansions, Bloomington, Illinois Tuesday, December 9 Trip Code: 62997 It’s a magical time when two historic houses showcase the vintage decorating of Victorian and Edwardian Christmases from long ago. Tour Ewing Manor, Bloomington’s only “castle,” along with the David Davis Mansion State Historic Site while they are decorated for Christmas. We will also include a great lunch at the Ozark House Restaurant.

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Fairview Farms and Festival of Lights, Peoria Wednesday, December 10 Trip Code: 63060

Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg, Illinois Saturday, December 13 Trip Code: 63076

Bring the family for a fun evening creating Christmas memories around Peoria. We will begin with a family-style chicken dinner at Fairview Farms Restaurant, where we’ll also have their famous corn fritters. After dinner we’ll go to East Peoria to drive through the Winter Wonderland Festival of Lights. Fee includes full meal, admission and transportation by Peoria Park District 15-passenger van.

Spend the day shopping at Woodfield Mall with anchor stores JC Penny, Nordstrom’s, Macy’s, Lord and Taylor, Sears and 300 other specialty stores and restaurants. Meals are on your own. Depart: 7:00 AM Return: 8:30 PM Escort: TBA Fee: $56 “Newsies,” Bank of America Theatre, Chicago Saturday, December 13 Trip Code: 63107

Depart: 5:30 PM Return: 9:00 PM Escort: TBA Fee: $40 Lucia Nights at Bishop Hill, Illinois Friday, December 12 Trip Code: 63063

Direct from Broadway to Chicago’s Bank of America Theatre comes “Newsies,” the smash-hit, crowd-pleasing new musical from Disney. Winner of the 2012 Tony Awards for Best Score and Best Choreography, “Newsies” has one heartpounding number after another. It’s a high energy explosion of song and dance you just don’t want to miss. We have good orchestra seating for the 2 p.m. show.

Join in the celebration of Lucia Nights in the Swedish tradition at Bishop Hill. Enjoy an early Swedish supper at P. L. Johnson’s on your own. All the artists’ shops and bakeries will be open for your Christmas shopping, or visit the various museums. You will meet the Lucia girls in their white dresses with their crown of lights in all the shops. We will end the evening with a musical program at the VagnHall Galleri before heading home. This trip will be taken by Park District van. Depart: 3:00 PM Return: 9:30 PM Escort: Maggie Steenrod Fee: $28

Depart: 7:00 AM Escort: TBA Fee: $162

Christmas at the Palmer House, Chicago Saturday, December 13-Sunday, December 14 Trip Code: 61873 A Vagabond favorite — overnight at Chicago’s Palmer House Hilton during the holiday season! Overnight package includes round trip motor coach transportation, dinner at the Walnut Room, lodging and full breakfast buffet at the Palmer House. You’ll have time on Saturday and Sunday for shopping, museums or the theatre.

Fairview Farms and Festival of Lights, Peoria Saturday, December 13 Trip Code: 63061 Bring the family for a fun evening creating Christmas memories around Peoria. We will begin with a family-style chicken dinner at Fairview Farms Restaurant, where we’ll also have their famous corn fritters. After dinner we’ll go to East Peoria to drive through the Winter Wonderland Festival of Lights. Fee includes full meal, admission and transportation by Peoria Park District 15-passenger van. Depart: 5:30 PM Escort: TBA Fee: $40

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Fairview Farms and Festival of Lights, Peoria Tuesday, December 16 Trip Code: 63062

Chicago Shopping or Museums Saturday, January 3, 2015 Trip Code: 63065 Spend the day shopping for AfterChristmas Specials at Water Tower Place on Michigan Avenue or the State Street Mall in the downtown Loop. Or you may want to visit the Field Museum/Shedd Aquarium campus before the kids go back to school. Meals are on your own.

Bring the family for a fun evening creating Christmas memories around Peoria. We will begin with a family-style chicken dinner at Fairview Farms Restaurant, where we’ll also have their famous corn fritters. After dinner we’ll go to East Peoria to drive through the Winter Wonderland Festival of Lights. Fee includes full meal, admission and transportation by Peoria Park District 15-passenger van. Depart: 5:30 PM Return: 9:00 PM Escort: TBA Fee: $40 “White Christmas,” Circa ‘21 Dinner Theatre, Rock Island, Illinois Wednesday, December 17 Trip Code: 62988 Brimming with such Irving Berlin hits as “Blue Skies,” “How Deep is the Ocean?” and, of course, the unforgettable title song, “White Christmas,” this is the story of two showbiz buddies putting on a show in a magical Vermont Inn and finding their perfect mates in the bargain. Full of dancing, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written, Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” promises to be a merry and bright theatrical experience for the whole family! A plated lunch with a fantastic choice of dessert will be served. Depart: 10:00 AM Return: 5:45 PM Escort: TBA Fee: $96 “Newsies,” Bank of America Theatre, Chicago Sunday, December 28 Trip Code: 61915

Depart: 7:00 AM Escort: TBA Fee: $56

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Bald Eagle Days, Quad Cities Saturday, January 10, 2015 Trip Code: 63019 Travel the back roads of the Quad Cities in a Peoria Park District van to get the best views of the magnificent eagles. This journey will take you along the Mississippi River and the historic Hennepin Canal to out-of-the-way places where eagles can be seen. We’ll stop at the Quad Cities Expo Center, where there will be speakers, raptor shows, booths and artists. A trip over to Arsenal Island Lock and Dam may also give us some good viewing of our national symbol. We will have a Dutch treat lunch and dinner. Depart: 6:30 AM Return: 8:00 PM Escort: Chris Trompeter Fee: $35

Direct from Broadway to Chicago’s Bank of America Theatre comes “Newsies,” the smash-hit, crowd-pleasing new musical from Disney. Winner of the 2012 Tony Awards for Best Score and Best Choreography, “Newsies” has one heartpounding number after another. It’s a high energy explosion of song and dance you just don’t want to miss. We have good orchestra seating for the 2 p.m. show. Depart: 7:00 AM Return: 9:30 PM Escort: Karen Stringer Fee: $172 Navy Pier Boat Cruise Trip — July 2014

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Two and a Half Weeks in Ft. Myers, Florida Monday, January 19-Friday, February 6, 2015 Trip Code: 62311 Let’s leave the winter weather behind and enjoy 19 days at the Outrigger Resort, a beachfront property in Fort Myers, Fla. We’ll travel from Peoria to Punta Gorda, Fla. We then shuttle the short distance to Ft. Myers Beach. The beach is just steps away from your room. With soft white sand, it’s impossible not to dig your toes in and instantly relax. Shopping, a movie, or a round of golf are all nearby. The resort offers live entertainment and daily activities. We will rent a van for a few short jaunts. Only a small number of people can take this trip, so please sign up early to secure your spot. Fun! Depart: 1:00 PM Return: 6:00 PM Escort: Donna Day/Chris Trompeter Fee: $1,988 double $1,826 double (back room) $2,278 double (kitchen efficiency) $3,097 single $2,923 single (back room) International Dog Show, Chicago Saturday, January 31, 2015 Trip Code: 63086

Shopping in Chicago Saturday, January 31, 2015 Trip Code: 63087 You will have a choice of shopping downtown in the Loop area or at Water Tower Place on North Michigan Avenue. Depart: 7:00 AM Return: 8:30 PM Escort: Karen Stringer Fee: $56 Amelia Island, St. Augustine and Jacksonville, Florida Saturday, February 14-Sunday, February 22, 2015 Trip Code: 63002 This trip offering from our partners in travel, Diamond Tours, includes: • motorcoach transportation • 8 nights lodging including 4 con- secutive nights in Florida • 14 meals (8 breakfasts and 6 dinners) • dinner show and entertainment • narrated cruise on the St. Johns River • guided tours of Amelia Island, St. Augustine and Jacksonville • visit to the Fountain of Youth • visit to the historic Kingsley Plantation • visit to the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga Call Vagabond Tours at (309)681-2863 for a detailed trip flyer. Depart: 8:00 AM Return: 6:00 PM Escort: TBA Fee: $804 double $1,044 single $784 triple

Chicago’s McCormick Place is going to the dogs for the International Kennel Club Cluster of Dog Shows! The show draws top dogs from across the U.S. and Canada, competing for prizes and the coveted title of “Best of Show.” This is one of the largest, all-breed, benched dog shows in the country and is expected to attract over 10,000 purebred dogs from 150 breeds, demonstrating their skills in a variety of competitions. The IKC Cluster of Dog Shows will also present some 160 dog-related and non-profit booths featuring artwork, dog collars and everything in between; educational seminars on pet care to breed selection; dog-themed entertainment; and the opportunity for visitors to interact with the show dogs and their handlers. Fee includes transportation and admission.

Heading home with great memories — New Mexico 2014

Depart: 7:00 AM Return: 8:30 PM Escort: Karen Stringer Fee: $74

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Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Chicago, Illinois Friday, February 20, 2015 Trip Code: 63066 Music lovers — we have a special matinee concert planned for you! Maestro Riccardo Muti will be at the podium for an All-Mozart program. When Mozart died at only 35 years of age, he left his Requiem uncompleted, yet it is undoubtedly among his most magnificent achievements. Who can forget the fiery “Confutatis,” which alternates between male voices damning the wicked and ethereal women’s voices invoking the Lord to take innocent souls to heaven? Or the poignant “Lacrimosa”? Pianist Rudolf Buchbinder opens the program with Mozart’s turbulent Piano Concerto No. 24 in C Minor. You’ll have time for lunch in the Loop, and we’ll stop for a light dinner en route home. Depart: 7:00 AM Return: 8:30 PM Escort: Maggie Steenrod Fee: $132

Maple Syrup Festival, Rockville, Indiana Saturday, February 28, 2015 Trip Code: 63112 To find out more about the way Maple Syrup is made, come to Parke County for the Maple Syrup Festival in Indiana. Travel country roads with world famous covered bridges and their “Maple Syrup camps” throughout the county. Watch the syrup processing in action from the tap to the boiler to the bottling and everything in between. This was a fun, interesting, and very tasty trip last year, so we want to do it again! To make the trip even more fun, we’ll make a stop at Beachy’s Amish Bulk Food Store and the Famous G&M Variety Store in Rockville, Ind. on the square. Fee includes a pancake and sausage meal and step-on guide for touring around the area, Depart: 6:30 AM Return: 8:00 PM Escort: Chris Trompeter Fee: $82

Baja California Cruise Friday, February 20-Friday, February 27, 2015 Trip Code: 61928

Glorious scenery and majestic wildlife are not the only things you’ll experience on this Mayflower Tours holiday. From the fascinating cities to the enthralling game drives, breathtaking scenery and the thunder of Victoria Falls, this holiday offers the EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME! Included are: round trip air from Chicago; four nights in Cape Town, the “Mother City;” magnificent views atop Table Mountain, ascending and descending by Ariel Cableway; full day excursions to the Cape Peninsula; two nights at Kruger National Park; two game drives; overnight in Johannesburg; sightseeing along the Panoramic Route; two nights in Zimbabwe, including a cruise on the Zambezi River; tour of Victoria Falls and a Boma dinner with traditional music and dance. Call Vagabond Tours at 681-2863 for a detailed flyer.

South Africa and Victoria Falls Saturday, March 7- Tuesday, March 17, 2015 Trip Code: 61925

We’re offering a new trip at a great price with Mayflower Tours. Included are the following: • roundtrip air from Chicago to San Diego • 16 meals (5 dinners, 4 lunches, 7 breakfasts) • 3 nights in the heart of San Diego with local guide • lunch at the Hotel del Coronado, a National Historic Landmark • visit world famous San Diego Zoo • Los Angeles and Hollywood tour • 4 day cruise along the beautiful Baja Peninsula, aboard the Carnival Inspiration • stops at Catalina Island and Ensanada Mexico Depart: Escort: Fee:

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8:00 AM Return: 8:00 PM Mayflower Tours $4,769 double (includes inter-country flights)

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“Phantom of the Opera,” Fox Theatre, St. Louis Saturday, March 14, 2015 Trip Code: 62987

Cherry Blossom Time in Washington, DC and Mt. Vernon, Virginia Thursday, March 26- Wednesday, April 1, 2015 Trip Code: 63072

The “Phantom” is coming back to St. Louis! Join us for an exciting afternoon as we travel to St. Louis’ incredibly beautiful and historic Fox Theatre, where we’ll thrill again to the hauntingly lovely melodies of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s incomparable, Tony-award-winning musical “Phantom of the Opera!” Following an acclaimed sold-out tour of the United Kingdom, Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production is now on tour across North America. Critics are raving that this breathtaking production is bigger and better than ever before. The show boasts many new exciting special effects including the show’s legendary chandelier. The beloved story and the thrilling score are performed by a cast of 52, making this PHANTOM one of the largest productions now on tour. Stunning and spectacular! Meals will be on your own. Depart: 7:00 AM Escort: TBA Fee: $150

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New Orleans, Louisiana Sunday, March 22-Saturday, March 28, 2015 Trip Code: 63001 Don’t miss the Magic, the Music and the Merriment that is – New Orleans! Join us for fabulous food, spectacular sights and “All that Jazz.” Highlights included in this seven-day trip are: • deluxe motor coach transpor- tation • 6 nights lodging, including 4 consecutive nights in New Orleans • 10 meals (6 breakfasts and 4 dinners) • tour of a Louisiana Plantation • guided tour of New Orleans • relaxing riverboat cruise on the Mississippi River • gaming at Harrah’s Casino in New Orleans • visit to the National World War II Museum • and much more Please call Vagabond Tours at (309) 681-2863 for a detailed trip flyer. Depart: 8:00 AM Return: 6:00 PM Escort: Karen and Mike Stringer Fee: $659 double $869 single $639 triple

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This Diamond Tours trip with an incredible price includes: • round trip transportation on a comfortable motor coach • 6 nights hotel accommodations, including 4 consecutive nights in the DC area • 10 meals (6 breakfasts and 4 dinners) • 2 full-day tours of Washington, DC • nighttime tour of illuminated monuments • Other tours will feature the New WWII Memorial, Capitol Hill, Memorials and Monuments, Embassy Row, Washington Cathedral, Smithsonian Institu tion and Arlington Cemetery. • admission to George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate and Garden Call Vagabond Tours at (309) 681-2863 for a detailed trip flyer. Depart: 8:00 AM Return: 8:00 PM Escort: TBA Fee: $739 double $909 single $719 triple “Kinky Boots,” Fox Theatre, St. Louis Saturday, March 28, 2015 Trip Code: 62998 “Kinky Boots” is the exhilarating Broadway musical that will lift your spirits to new high-heeled heights! Winner of six Tony Awards including Best Musical, this inspirational story follows a struggling shoe factory owner who works to turn his business around with help from Lola, a fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos. Together, this unlikely pair finds that they have more in common than they ever dreamed possible – proving that when you change your mind about someone, you can change your whole world. Inspired by a true story, “Kinky Boots” features a joyous, Tony-winning score by Cyndi Lauper, direction and Tony-winning choreograply by Jerry Mitchell and a hilarious, uplifting book by four-time Tony winner Harvey Fierstein. Come join the sold out audiences who have discovered why, sometimes, the best way to fit in is to stand out! Hugely enjoyable! This is a 2 p.m. matinee. Meals will be on your own. Depart: 7:00 AM Return: 9:30 PM Escort: TBA Fee: $144

The Best of Nashville Show Trip, Tennessee Monday, April 13-Friday, April 17, 2015 Trip Code: 63068

Savannah, Jekyll Island and Charleston, South Carolina Sunday, May 3-Saturday, May 9, 2015 Trip Code: 63003 See the enchanting beauty, enjoy Southern charm, and travel through the rich history of the beautiful South. Highlights of this seven-day Diamond Tour are: • deluxe motor coach transportation • 6 nights lodging, including 4 nights in the Savannah area • 10 meals: 4 dinners and 6 breakfasts • guided tour of genteel, beautiful and historic Savannah including free time on historic River Street with its fine eateries, shops and antique galleries • history-rich Jekyll Island tour, where the nation’s wealthiest citizens lived and played, including a stop at the once famous “Millionaires Club” • guided tour of St. Simons Island with its interesting boutiques and specialty shops • tour of beautiful Charleston, S.C., with free time to enjoy its Southern charm Call Vagabond Tours at (309) 681-2863 for a detailed trip flyer.

Join us on this fun show trip to Nashville. Our itinerary includes: • roundtrip transportation to Nashville • 4 nights lodging in a Nashville hotel • 4 Continental breakfasts • 4 dinners including an exclusive dinner party with entertainment • guided tour of Nashville, Belle Meade Plantation and the Opryland Hotel • visits to the Opry Mills Shopping Center, the Grand Ole Opry Show and back stage tour • Country Music Hall of Fame Museum • buffet/show at Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater • free time in downtown Nashville Call Vagabond Tours at 681-2863 for a detailed flyer. Depart: 6:30 AM Return: 8:00 PM Escort: Larry and Laura Stetler Fee: $599 double $719 single $579 triple

Depart: 8:00 AM Escort: TBA Fee: $659 double $639 triple

London and Paris Monday, April 20-Monday, April 27, 2015 Trip Code: 61909

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Discover Switzerland, Austria and Bavaria Wednesday, May 6-Friday, May 15, 2015 Trip Code: 61903

This eight-day trip in conjunction with Collette Vacations includes: round trip air from Peoria to London and return from Paris to Peoria; ten meals (six breakfasts and four dinners); tour of London including Trafalgar Square, Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben; theatre performance; free day in London or optional tour of Windsor Castle; Eurostar train to Paris; scenic river cruise; locallyguided tour of Paris including Notre Dame Cathedral, Champs Elysees and Arc de Triomphe; dinner at the Eiffel Tower; free day in Paris or optional tour of the Louvre; special dinner at Paris’ oldest cabaret theatre, with wine. Call 681-2863 for a detailed flyer. Depart: Escort: Fee:

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Spectacular scenery awaits you on this ultimate trip to the Alpine countries. Included in this trip with Collette Vacations are: round trip air from Peoria including all air taxes and surcharges, four nights in Bern, Switzerland, Chateau de Chillon on Lake Geneva, panoramic train from Montereux to Gstaad, tour of Lucerne, four nights in Innsbruch, Austria, tour of Salzburg, visit to 1200 years old St. Peter’s restaurant, visits to the beautiful and famous Neuschwanstein Castle and Oberammergau. Call Vagabond Tours at 681-2863 for a detailed flyer. Depart: Escort: Fee:

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“Jersey Boys,” Cadillac Palace Theatre, Chicago Saturday, May 23, 2015 Trip Code: 63077 The winner of the Best Musical 2006 Tony Award is playing at the Bank of America Theatre. “Jersey Boys,” the musical about Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees The Four Seasons, is the story of how four blue-collar kids became one of the greatest successes in pop music history. They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million records worldwide - all before they were 30! “Jersey Boys” features their hit songs “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Rag Doll,” “Oh, What A Night” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You.” Lunch and dinner stops will be Dutch treat. Depart: 7:00 AM Return: 9:30 PM Escort: TBA Fee: $164 Niagara Falls and Toronto, Canada Sunday, June 21-Saturday, June 27, 2015 Trip Code: 63069

Alaska Adventure Cruise: featuring the Inside Passage, the Alaska Railroad and Denali National Park Saturday, July 19 - Thursday, July 31, 2015 Trip Code: 61929 Highlights of this trip include: round trip air; 28 meals (10 dinners, 6 lunches, 12 breakfasts); 7 night Island Passage Cruise aboard the Norwegian Sun; visit to Ketchikan, the “Salmon Capitol of the World;” visits to Juneau and Skagway; cruise through Glacier Bay National Park, with its glaciers and mountains; ride on the Alaska Railroad, from Anchorage to Talkeetna; Denali Park and Natural History Tour; 2 nights in Fairbanks; cruise on the Chena River aboard the riverboat Discovery; Alaska salmon dinner and review show. Call Vagabond Tours at 681-2863 for a detailed flyer. Depart: Escort: Fee:

We are offering this great trip with Diamond Tours to Niagara Falls and Toronto. Trip includes: • deluxe motor coach transpor- tation • 6 nights lodging including 4 consecutive nights in Niagara Falls • 10 meals (6 breakfasts & 4 dinners) • visit to Niagara Falls with Hornblower Cruise • visit to Niagara-on-the-Lake and Queen Victoria Park • visit to Casa Loma, Canada’s most magnificent castle • tour of Toronto • gaming at Fallsview Casino Call Vagabond Tours at 681-2863 for a detailed trip flyer. Depart: 8:00 AM Return: 6:00 PM Escort: TBA Fee: $699 double $918 single $679 triple

Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills, South Dakota Sunday, August 23-Saturday, August 29, 2015 Trip Code: 63075 Etched into the mystical Black Hills of South Dakota is possibly the grandest tribute to democracy, Mount Rushmore. Discover more about its creator at the Borglum Historical Center and view the aweinspiring monument yourself. Marvel at the jaw-dropping enormity of the work-in-progress, the Crazy Horse Monument, which will be ten times the size of Mount Rushmore! Other activities include a wildlife tour in Custer State Park and a visit to Deadwood, the home of Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane, where you’ll have the opportunity to game if you wish. Also included are Wall Drug and the Corn Palace. Call Vagabond Tours at 681-2863 for a detailed trip flyer. Depart: 8:00 AM Return: 8:00 PM Escort: Tom and Donna Chambers Fee: $699 double $939 single $679 triple

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Cruising Ecuador’s Galapagos Island Monday, September 7- Monday, September 14, 2015 Trip Code: 61937

Historic Boston, Salem and the North Shore Tuesday, September 22-Wednesday, September 30, 2015 Trip Code: 63070 We are offering this Diamond Tours trip to Boston that includes: • Motor coach transportation • 8 nights lodging, including 4 nights in the Boston area • 14 meals (8 breakfasts, 6 dinners) • guided tour of the city of Boston • visit to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum • guided tour of Lexington and Concord • visit to Gloucester • visit to famous Faneuil Hall/Quincy Markethouse • visit to Cambridge, home of Harvard University • visit to Plymouth Rock and the National Civil War Museum Call Vagabond Tours at 681-2863 for a detailed trip flyer. Depart: 8:00 AM Return: 6:00 PM Escort: TBA Fee: $829 double $1,089 single $809 triple

This new trip with Mayflower Tours is a dream holiday. Imagine snorkeling with playful sea lions and watching gigantic tortoises slowly making their way in their natural habitat. Experience the ultimate in wildlife that Charles Darwin described as the “archipelago that strikes me with wonder.” See it all come to life in the Galapagos Islands, some 650 miles west of Ecuador in the Pacific Ocean. We’ll travel aboard the Coral 1 – luxury yachting in an intimate setting, a natural paradise with stops at several different islands. There are too many details to cover in this amount of space, so please call Vagabond Tours at 681-2863 for a detailed day-by-day itinerary. Depart: Escort: Fee:

8:00 AM Return: 8:00 PM Mayflower Tours $4,883 (inside cabin plus flight and fees)

Biltmore Estates and Ashville, North Carolina Sunday, September 13-Friday, September 18, 2015 Trip Code: 63071 We are offering this trip with Diamond Tours to the spectacular Biltmore Estates, America’s largest privately owned home which is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Also included is a guided tour of Asheville with visits to the famous Folk Art Center and the magnificent St. Lawrence Basilica. On the way home, we will stop at the Kentucky Artisan Center in Berea, KY. Five breakfasts and three dinners are included in the price. Call Vagabond Tours at 681-2863 for a detailed flyer. Depart: 8:00 AM Return: 6:00 PM Escort: Bruce and Susie Culler Fee: $575 double $725 single $555 triple

New York City: The Big Apple Thursday, October 8-Wednesday, October 14 Trip Code: 63074 This trip with Diamond Tours includes: • deluxe motor coach trans- portation • 6 nights hotel accommoda- tions, including 4 in the New York City area • 10 meals (6 breakfasts, 4 dinners) • 2 guided tours of New York City, including Central Park, Rockefeller Center, Times Square and Wall Street • visit to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty, New 9/11 Museum No Broadway shows are included. Call Vagabond Tours at 681-2863 for a detailed flyer. Depart: 8:00 AM Return: 6:00 PM Escort: TBA Fee: $839 double $1,109 single $819 triple

ATTENTION VAGABOND TOURS TRAVELERS!

WE HAVE MOVED!

In early 2014, the Peoria Park District Administration, Recreation and Registration offices — including Vagabond Tours — moved from Glen Oak Park to the Noble Center, located at 1125 W. Lake Ave. in Lakeview Park, Peoria (formerly Lakeview Museum). The Vagabond phone number —(309) 681-2863— is the same. If you have questions about how to get here, just give us a call. Thank you! 25

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Above: Santa Fe, 2014 Above Right & Opposite: Door County, 2013

Come Have Some Fun with Vagabond Tours in 2014-2015! Additional 2015 Trips: Eastern Caribbean Cruise with Royal Caribbean Cruise Line — April 28-May 8 11 days/10 nights with stops at Haiti, Puerto Rico, St. Thomas and St. Maarten; round trip air from Peoria to Baltimore $1,809 double (inside cabin); $1,969 double (outside cabin) Save the Date! Mackinac Island, Michigan June 2-6 Hawaii — November 2015 New York City — June 2015 If you would like more information about these trips, please call now — (309) 681-2863!

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For Your Information PLEASE NOTE: Vagabond Tour Catalogs are available through the mail by asking to be put on our mailing list. Also, look for Vagabond Tours ads in the travel section of Sunday issues of the Peoria Journal Star. Trips may be added between brochure publications; please check our website at www.peoriaparks.org/vagabond or the Journal Star for updated information. REGISTRATION: Registrations should be mailed to Vagabond Tours, c/o Peoria Park District, 1125 W. Lake Avenue, Peoria, IL 61614 (The Noble Center for Park Administration). Vagabond staff will be on hand to answer questions and take registrations at the Noble Center Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am to 4:30 p.m. Registrations may also be dropped off at the Noble Center anytime during office hours, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Checks should be made payable to the Peoria Park District, except where indicated otherwise. Include your name, address, zip, phone and title of tour. Also indicate names of all persons traveling with you. A receipt will be mailed only if you include a selfaddressed, stamped envelope. MasterCard, VISA, Discover and American Express are accepted. You may also sign up for Vagabond Tours online — visit www.peoriaparks.org . PAYMENT: When you provide a check as payment, you authorize the Peoria Park District to use information from the check to make a one-time electronic fund transfer from your account. In certain circumstances, such as for technical or processing reasons, we may process your payment as a check transaction. When the Peoria Park District uses information from your check to make an electronic fund transfer, funds may be withdrawn from your account as soon as the same day we receive your payment, and you will not receive your check back from your financial institution. THINKING ABOUT IT? Vagabond Tours appreciates it very much if you let us know early on that you are considering a certain trip. Even if you don’t want to commit yet with a deposit, please let us know you are seriously thinking about going on a trip, even one that is six months away. So many of the hotels and popular tourist attractions are willing to hold space for us several months ahead of a given trip. It helps us so much to know if you like our trip offerings and are considering one in the next six months. Give us a call

and let us know! NOTE: All tours depart from and return to the Peoria Park District’s Golf Administration parking lot at 6017 N. Knoxville Ave. at the corner of Northmoor Road, unless otherwise specified. You may leave your car in the parking area at your own risk. REFUND POLICY: Registrants who cancel their reservation will be assessed a $5 service charge. Cancellation for one-day tours must be received at least 7 days in advance. Otherwise a $10 service charge or direct costs if no replacement can be found (whichever is greater) will be withheld. Cancellation of an overnight tour must be made at least two weeks in advance. Otherwise, the deposit or direct costs are forfeited (whichever is greater) if a replacement cannot be found. All refunds must be approved by the Supervisor of Arts & Leisure Services. TRIP CANCELLATIONS: If a trip is cancelled by Vagabond Tours, a full refund will be issued immediately to all parties. There is NO SMOKING allowed on the bus or van. NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES allowed on the bus or van. Rest stops are planned periodically. GIFT CERTIFICATES: Give Vagabond Tours gift certificates! You can give or receive certificates in any amount, starting as small as $5. What else can you buy that offers so much value and is always the right size and color? Just think how easy gift giving could be with one stop at the Noble Center in Lakeview Park. Or you can call with a credit card number. NSF FEES: In the event that a check or checks are presented to the PPD or one of its facilities for services, merchandise or other fees is not honored because there are insufficient funds in the account to cover the check or the account is closed, the drawer shall be liable for the amount of the check plus $30 (per check) for costs incurred by the PPD. In the event the PPD commences a collection action in the court to collect the amount of the check, the drawer shall be liable for all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees incurred by the PPD in connection with the collection of the amount for which the check was written and any other damages permitted under Illinois law.

Hats Off to Our Vagabond Escorts! Did you know that all of our Vagabond Tours are led by professional volunteer escorts? The success of our program depends on their dedication, commitment and long hours of service. Kudos to all of our escorts!

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