Table of Contents January - June 2016 Tours 2 One-Day Tours 2 Customer Care Travel Club 3 Connect With Us & Save Money 3 Travel Protection 3 Pricing Structure 3 Sister’s Oregon Quilt Tour 4 American Steamboat Tour 6 The Sounds & Tastes of Memphis 8 Spirit of Alaska 10 Spectacular Canadian Rockies 14 Historic MN North - Part 2 16 Michigan Featuring Mackinac Island 18 Riding the Historic Trains of Colorado 20 Historic MN Southeast - Part 3 22 American Civil War 24 Exploring Nova Scotia 28 A Step Back in Time 32 Historic MN Southwest - Part 4 34 Fall Colors of New England 36 Norsk Hostfest 40 Kansas City BBQ Weekend Getaway 41 Churchill Polar Bear Experience 42 Christmas in Branson 44 Christmas Mystery Tour 46 A Country Christmas in Nashville & Memphis 48 Benefits of Travel 50 Southwest Tour and Travel Agency 51 Destination Weddings 52 Honeymoon Registry 52 Charter Services 53 Holiday Travel Shows 54 General Information 55 2016 Tour Listing 56 11

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Extended Tours Florida Winter Getaway Let’s Cruise Texas California’s Pacific Coast American Passion Play America’s Historic East Coast The Enchanting South Discover Panama Holland Tulip Festival May Mystery Tour Historic Minnesota Twin Cities - Part 1 The Big Apple- New York City

Jauary 24 - February 9, 2016 February 13 - 27, 2016 February 25 - March 14, 2016 March 31 - April 4, 2016 April 4 - 16, 2016 April 5 - 14, 2016 April 21 - 30, 2016 May 10 - 14, 2016 May 17 - 21, 2016 June 10 - 12, 2016 June 21 - 26, 2016

One-Day Tours Marshall Departures Home & Garden Show “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” ‘Beauty and the Beast” Sex Please We’re Sixty! Million Dollar Quartet “Disney’s The Lion King ”

March 5,2016 April 2, 2016 May 7, 2016 June 8, 2016 June 26, 2016 July 16, 2016

Jackson Departures Disney on Ice “Dare to Dream”

December 12, 2015

CUSTOMER CARE TRAVEL CLUB Customer Care Club is our way of saying thank you to all our loyal customers. The benefits of our Customer Care Club are: • 1% cash back on motor coach and leisure vacation packages, issued in the form of a voucher good for future motorcoach or leisure travel. • Happy Birthday! A $5 discount travel coupon will be sent to you on your birthday. • First notice of special events and travel specials. Your continued travel with Southwest Tour and Travel is greatly appreciated. Air only purchases do not apply to the Customer Care.

CONNECT WITH US AND SAVE MONEY! Southwest Tour and Travel / Southwest Coaches maintains an excellent website with all the details and pricing of our upcoming tours. You will also find some extraordinary pictures that depict various highlights of each tour location. Check us out at: www.swtourandtravel.com If you are connected to Facebook, “like” us and keep updated on all the latest specials that our Travel Consultants are offering. Just imagine a Caribbean vacation 50% off! In addition, watch the exceptional videos of locations or activities that our motor coach tours and travel department offers. We have had such a great response to the videos. As you know, a picture is worth a thousand words! https://www.facebook.com/swtoursmarshall

TRAVEL PROTECTION

Travel Is An Investment - So Protect It Everyone works hard for their money and when it comes time to book your travel, we understand how important those hard earned dollars are to you. We also know, however, that things do come up and losing that travel investment can be devastating to anyone’s budget. Ask our staff about how travel protection works, what is covered, and how affordable it can be.

PRICING STRUCTURE PROVIDES TRAVELERS WITH GREAT SAVINGS You can save big dollars with our new pricing structure! Book and pay early and save 2% and if you pay by cash or check save an additional 3%. If choosing a triple or quad room you can potentially save hundreds more! Be sure to utilize all these savings tools to get the best price on your next tour!

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SISTERS OREGON QUILT TOUR July 5 - 10, 2016

DAY 1 Marshall / Portland Our tour begins with our flight from Minneapolis to Portland. Evening Accommodations at Holiday Inn Portland Airport DAY 2 Portland After breakfast we have a full-day of visiting quilt shops, starting with the Fabric Depot Quilt Shop and Cool Cottons Quilt Shop. Following lunch we visit the Pine Needles Quilt Shop. Evening Accommodations at Holiday Inn Portland Airport * Breakfast Included DAY 3 Portland / Salem Today we start with a visit to the International Rose Test Garden followed by a visit to the Pioneer Quilt Shop. Our afternoon includes visits to the Cotton Patch Quilt Shop and Greenbaum’s Quilted Forest Shop. Evening Accommodations at Hampton Inn & Suites * Breakfast Included

A tour for quilters of all ages! Join us as we head to Oregon to attend the 41st Annual Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show. Our tour wouldn’t be complete without visiting some of the most unique quilt shops in Oregon. HIGHLIGHTS Visit Pioneer Quilt Shop, Cool Cotton Quilt Shop, Pine Needles Quilt Shop, International Rose Test Garden, Fabric Depot Quilt Shop, Cotton Patch Quilt Shop, Greenbaum’s Quilted Forest Shop, B.J. Quilt Basket, Stitchin’ Post Quilt Shop, and 41st Annual Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show. 5 Breakfasts * 1 Dinner

DAY 4 Salem / Bend We start today with shopping at the B.J. Quilt Basket. After lunch, we will stop at Goody’s Chocolate Ice Cream factory, then head to The Stitchin’ Post Quilt Shop. Our evening includes the Quilter’s Picnic and Lecture. Evening Accommodations at Hotel Riverhouse Resort & Convention Center * Breakfast and Dinner Included

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DAY 5 Bend This morning we head to Sisters, 41st Annual Outdoor Quilt Show. will be spent at the show. Evening Hotel Riverhouse Resort & Convention Center

Oregon for the Our entire day Accommodations at * Breakfast Included

DAY 6 Bend / Marshall Our flight home brings our tour to a close. Breakfast Included

Prices Start At $2,029 (Per Person Double Occupancy)

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AMERICAN QUEEN STEAMBOAT 4TH OF JULY RIVER CRUISE Memphis to St. Louis July 2 - 12, 2016

Every American Queen Steamboat river cruise is a celebration of America, but the chance to spend

Independence Day in the American Queen’s home port of Memphis is a rare treat. Experience

plenty of fanfare and one of the nation’s largest fireworks displays in beautiful Memphis.

DAY 1 Marshall / Kansas City We are heading south today en route to Memphis. We make a stop at the Arbor Lodge State Park in Nebraska City. Evening Accommodations at Drury Inn & Suites DAY 2 Kansas City / Memphis We arrive in Memphis this evening and begin with a luxury stay at the Sheraton. Evening Accommodations at Sheraton Memphis Downtown * Breakfast Included DAY 3 Memphis The morning features the sights and sounds of Memphis before boarding the American Queen. We will spend the evening enjoying Independence Day festivities and watching one of the nation’s largest fireworks displays. Aboard the American Queen * All Meals Included on Board DAY 4 Scenic River Cruising Enjoy the peacefulness of river cruising as you spend a leisurely day aboard the ship. Aboard the American Queen * All Meals Included on Board

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HIGHLIGHTS Arbor Lodge State Historical Park, New Madrid Observation Deck, New Madrid Historical Museum, Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site, Bootheel Mansion, Higgerson School, Hart-Stepp House Art Gallery, New Madrid County Courthouse, National Quilt Museum, Paducah Lowertown Arts District, Lloyd Tilghman House & Civil War Museum, Paducah Railroad Museum, River Discovery Center, Mississippi River Tales Mural, Red House Interpretive Center, Old St. Vincent’s Church, Glenn House, Holland School of Visual and Performing Arts River Campus, Crisp Museum’s Crossroads Gallery, Cape River Heritage Museum, Cohen Memorial Home, Spinach Can Collectibles and Museum, The Courthouse, and Randolph County Museum Additional Shore Excursions/Tours Available All Meals Included on the Steamboat Cruise Breakfast included on the trip to Memphis and on return from Alton.

DAY 5 New Madrid We dock in New Madrid today where our hop-on hop-off tour includes the New Madrid Observation Deck, New Madrid Historical Museum, Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site, Higgerson School with Bootheel Mansion, Hart-Stepp House Art Gallery, and the New Madrid County Courthouse. Aboard the American Queen * All Meals Included on Board DAY 6 Paducah Our docking destination today is Paducah, with a hop-on hop-off tour including the National Quilt Museum, Lowertown Arts District, The Lloyd Tilghman House & Civil War Museum, The Paducah Railroad Museum, and River Discovery Center. Aboard the American Queen * All Meals Included on Board DAY 7 Paducah We remain in Paducah today with ample time to explore on our own or remain on the ship to enjoy life on the river. Numerous optional tours are available. Aboard the American Queen * All Meals Included on Board

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DAY 8 Cape Girardeau Our day docked in Cape Girardeau will include a hop-on hop-off tour featuring Mississippi River Tales Mural, Red House Interpretive Center, Old St. Vincent’s Church, Glenn House, Holland School of Visual and Performing Arts, Crisp Museum’s Crossroads Gallery, and Cape River Heritage Museum. Aboard the American Queen * All Meals Included on Board DAY 9 Chester Chester, “Home of Popeye”, is our destination today. The hop-on hop-off tour features Cohen Memorial Home, Spinach Can Collectibles and Museum, The Courthouse, and Randolph County Museum. Aboard the American Queen * All Meals Included on Board DAY 10 Alton / Mt. Pleasant We disembark from the ship today and start our travels home. Our evening destination will be Mt. Pleasant, Iowa where we visit the Midwest Old Threshers and Settlers site. Evening Accomodations at Best Western * Breakfast Aboard the American Queen DAY 11 Mt. Pleasant / Marshall Our 4th of July river cruise journey comes to an end. Breakfast Included https://www.facebook.com/swtoursmarshall

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THE SOUNDS AND TASTES OF MEMPHIS July 3 - 10, 2016

They say food comforts the heart and music is good for the soul.

If this is true, you absolutely will not want to miss this tour.

We will fill you with the rich and comforting

flavors of Memphis and explore how people like Elvis and Johnny Cash forever changed the world of music.

HIGHLIGHTS

DAY 1 Marshall / Memphis We will be departing today from the Minneapolis airport for our flight to Memphis. Evening Accommodations at Hampton Inn & Suites at Beale Street DAY 2 Memphis Get acquainted with Beale Street as our guide provides colorful stories and facts about this famous street. After our tour of Sun Studio, we board the bus for a musical tour of the city with a Memphis Mojo Tour. This evening we celebrate the 4th of July with a special Fireworks Dinner Cruise. Evening Accommodations at Hampton Inn & Suites at Beale Street * Breakfast and Dinner Included DAY 3 Memphis Relax this morning before heading to King’s Palace Cafe for lunch. We take an African American Heritage Tour, which includes time at the National Civil Rights Museum. Dinner will be at Blues City Cafe. Evening Accommodations at Hampton Inn & Suites at Beale Street * Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included DAY 4 Memphis Today is all about Elvis, starting with our Hound Dog Tour to learn about Elvis Presley’s Memphis. We then lunch at Colletta’s Italian Restaurant, an Elvis favorite! Our final tour today is the Graceland Platinum Pass Tour featuring the Mansion, Gravesite, the Auto Museum, and Elvis’ private planes. The day concludes with the Taste of Downtown tour where we sample some of Memphis’ best, from BBQ to delectable desserts. Evening Accommodations at Hampton Inn & Suites at Beale Street * Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included

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Visit Beale Street Walking Tour, Sun Studio, Memphis Musical Mojo Tour, 4th of July Mississippi Dinner Cruise, African American Heritage Tour, National Civil Rights Museum, Musical Hound Dog Tour, Graceland Platinum Pass Tour, Taste of Downtown, Historic Downtown Walking Tour, Peabody Hotel and the March of the Ducks, Tastin’ Memphis BBQ, Orpheum Theater Stage Show, Tupelo Tour, Memphis Rock ‘N Roll Hall of Fame, and Blues and BBQ Sunset Tour Restaurants Featured: Blues City Cafe, King’s Palace Cafe, Colletta’s Italian Restaurant, Peabody Hotel, Majestic Grille, Romie’s Grocery, Hard Rock Cafe, B.B. King’s. Additional restaurants will be experienced through Tastin’ Memphis BBQ and Taste of Downtown Progressive Tours 7 Breakfast * 5 Lunches * 5 Dinners

Prices Start At $3,009 (Per Person Double Occupancy)

DAY 5 Memphis A walking tour of the historic downtown area begins our day and we end the tour at the Peabody Hotel for the March of the Ducks. Remaining at the Peabody Hotel, we enjoy the Tastin’ Memphis BBQ Tour to get a taste of true Memphis BBQ. There will be time to relax this afternoon before we dine at the award winning Majestic Grille where you get a glimpse of old Hollywood. Following dinner we attend a spectacular stage show at the historic Orpheum Theatre. Evening Accommodations at Hampton Inn & Suites at Beale Street * Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included DAY 6 Memphis We have a full-day trip to Tupelo planned with a step-on musical guide. As the birthplace of Elvis, we visit his boyhood home, Tupelo Hardware, and lunch at Romie’s Grocery. Evening Accommodations at Hampton Inn & Suites at Beale Street * Breakfast and Lunch Included

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DAY 7 Memphis A tour of the Memphis Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame

begins our day followed by lunch at the Hard Rock Cafe on Beale Street. The afternoon is yours to enjoy the exciting and unique Beale Street. In the evening there will be a Blues and BBQ Sunset Tour with our musical guide followed by dinner at B.B. King’s. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included DAY 8 Memphis / Marshall We fly home today, concluding The Sounds and Tastes of Memphis. Breakfast Included

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SPIRIT OF ALASKA July 15 - 27, 2016 Get a taste of the diversity of Alaska’s land

and lifestyles with the Spirit of Alaska tour.

From cities to vast wilds, from the expansive inland to the coastal communities, we experience it all!

DAY 1 Marshall / Juneau This afternoon our flight from the Twin Cities brings us to Juneau, Alaska. Evening Accommodations at Westmark Baranof Hotel DAY 2 Juneau We will have the entire day to explore Juneau on our own to shop, enjoy local restaurants, and perhaps do an excursion or two. Evening Accommodations at Westmark Baranof Hotel DAY 3 Juneau / Skagway Our guided tour of the City of Juneau, including Mendenhall Glacier, fills our morning. Following the city tour, we take the Fjord Express for a fully-narrated tour of the harbor. Lunch will be served on the boat. Evening Accommodations at Westmark Skagway * Lunch Included DAY 4 Skagway Take the day to explore Skagway on your own. Let our Tour Director assist you with excursion options that are available. Evening Accommodations at Westmark Skagway DAY 5 Skagway / Whitehorse We travel by train today to Fraser via the White Pass & Yukon Railroad. Moving on to Whitehorse, photo stops will be made at notable locations such as Emerald Lake and Miles Canyon. We conclude the day by exloring the S.S. Klondike. Evening Accommodations at Days Inn Whitehorse * Breakfast Included DAY 6 Whitehorse / Tok As we travel through more of Alaska en route to Tok, photo stops will again be made at key locations. Evening Accommodations at Tok Motel * Breakfast Included DAY 7 Tok / Fairbanks Fairbanks is today’s destination with a stop at Gold Dredge #8 and the Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitor Center. Dinner will be an Alaska Salmon Bake. Evening Accommodations at Bridgewater Hotel * Breakfast and Dinner Included

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HIGHLIGHTS Visit Juneau with City Tour, Mendenhall Glacier, The Fjord Express, White Pass & Yukon Railroad, S.S. Klondike, Gold Dredge #8, Morris Thompson Cultural Visitor Center, Alaska Salmon Bake, Riverboat Discovery, Tundra Wilderness Tour, Mt. Denali, Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race Headquarters, Anchorage City Trolley Tour, Anchorage Museum, Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, and 26 Glacier Cruise 4 Breakfasts * 2 Lunches * 1 Dinner

Prices Start At $4,349 (Per Person Double Occupancy)

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DAY 8 Fairbanks / Denali This morning we take the Riverboat Discovery to explore the Alaska riverways. Traveling through the countryside, we move on to Denali for our evening stay. Evening Accommodations at Denali Grizzly Bear Resort DAY 9 Denali Denali is featured today as we take the Tundra Wilderness Tour. This will be our opportunity to see Alaska’s wildlife, and if the weather cooperates, Mt. Denali. Evening Accommodations at Denali Grizzly Bear Resort

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DAY 10 Denali / Anchorage As we make our way to Anchorage, with opportunities for photos along this scenic route, we make time for a visit to the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race Headquarters. Evening Accommodations at Ramada Inn * Breakfast Included DAY 11 Anchorage Our day begins with an Anchorage City Trolley Tour and following lunch we have time to explore the Anchorage Museum on our own. Ample free time in the afternoon for activities of your choice. Evening Accommodations at Ramada Inn DAY 12 Anchorage This morning a step-on guide joins us for a guided tour of the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. This afternoon we enjoy our cruise on the 26 Glacier Cruise with lunch being served on board. Evening Accommodations at Ramada Inn * Lunch Included DAY 13 Anchorage / Marshall We depart the Anchorage airport for home, concluding our Spirit of Alaska tour.

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SPECTACULAR CANADIAN ROCKIES July 30 - August 8, 2016 DAY 1 Marshall / Vancouver Departing Minneapolis we arrive in Vancouver and enjoy a Welcome Reception in the evening. Evening Accommodations at Pinnacle Vancouver Harbourside DAY 2 Vancouver / Victoria We set out for Stanley Park to view First Nations Totem Poles, as well as Chinatown and Gastown. The ferry will then take us to Vancouver Island and Victoria. En route, a visit to a winery where a lunch of local cuisine is served. The day ends with a tour of Victoria. Evening Accommodations at Inn at Laurel Point * Breakfast and Lunch Included DAY 3 Victoria Staying in Victoria Butchart Gardens. is yours to explore Accommodations at Inn

today, we enjoy breakfast at The remainder of the day and shop in Victoria. Evening at Laurel Point * Breakfast Included

DAY 4 Victoria / Kamloops Cruising back to the mainland today, we visit the British Columbia Wildlife Park. There will be free time at the park followed by a dinner and campfire. Evening Accommodations at South Thompson Inn * Breakfast and Dinner Included DAY 5 Kamloops / Jasper Today we travel the majestic Rocky Mountains including Mount Robson, the highest peak. Arriving in Jasper you have the rest of the day open for activites of your choosing. Evening Accommodations at The Sawridge Inn * Breakfast Included

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The Spectacular Canadian Rockies tour will be nothing short of exhilarating.

From the cosmopolitan city of Vancouver to

the heart of the Rockies and their breathtaking

beauty, this is definitely a tour not to be missed.

HIGHLIGHTS Visit Stanley Park, First Nation Totem Poles, Vancouver Island, Tour of Victoria, Butchart Gardens, British Columbia Wildlife Park, Rocky Mountains, Mount Robson, Maligne Canyon, Maligne Lake, Cruise to Spirit Island, Icefields Parkway, Lake Louise Athabasca Glacier, Banff National Park, Surprise Corner, and Bow Falls 8 Breakfasts * 1 Lunch * 3 Dinners

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Prices Start At $4,369 (Per Person Double Occupancy)

DAY 6 Jasper The day is started with an interpretive walk at Maligne Canyon followed by a private cruise to Spirit Island on Maligne Lake. The remainder of the day is open. Dinner will be at the hotel with a local wildlife specialist. Evening Accommodations at The Sawridge Inn * Breakfast and Dinner Included DAY 7 Jasper / Banff We travel along the Icefields Parkway and ride out on an Ice Explorer to the Athabasca Glacier ice sheet. The day includes Banff National Park and Lake Louise. Evening Accommodations at Banff Park Lodge * Breakfast Included DAY 8 Banff Today is all about Banff, with features such as Surprise Corner and Bow Falls. Our farewell local cuisine dinner will be at an area family ranch with hayrides and wildlife viewing. Evening Accommodations at Banff Park Lodge * Breakfast and Dinner Included DAY 9 Banff / Marshall A final drive through the Canadian Rockies en route to the airport. Our flight returns us to Minnesota. Breakfast Included

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Explore with us the historic side of the Grand Rapids area. From French fur traders to a turn of the century logging camp, we experience life as it was during the early years of Minnesota.

HIGHLIGHTS Visit The 28th Annual White Oak Rendezvous and History Festival, Grand Rapids Farmer’s Market, Old Central School, Forest History Center, and Minnesota Military Museum Camp Ripley 2 Breakfasts * 1 Lunch * 1 Dinner

HISTORIC MINNESOTA

A Four Part Series Tour Two - Grand Rapids Area August 5 - 7, 2016 DAY 1 Marshall / Grand Rapids Arriving in Grand Rapids, we enjoy lunch before attending the 28th Annual White Oak Rendezvous & History Festival. Originally this was an annual event that the North West Co. held in the early 1800’s where the voyageurs gathered for business, celebrations, and competing events. Step back in time and experience life in early Minnesota. Evening Accommodations at Americinn Grand Rapids * Lunch Included DAY 2 Grand Rapids We enjoy a leisurely paced morning before attending the Grand Rapids Farmer’s Market. Then we are off to the Old Central School for shopping and time to explore the historic school. After lunch we make our way to the Forest History Center where history comes to life again at a turn of the century logging camp. Evening Accommodations at Americinn Grand Rapids * Breakfast and Dinner Included DAY 3 Grand Rapids / Home Before our tour concludes today we take a guided tour of the Minnesota Military Museum - Camp Ripley, located on the former site of the frontier Army post Fort Ripley. Breakfast Included

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Special discounts if purchasing more than one of the Historic Minnesota Tours. Part One - Twin Cities - June 10 - 12 Part Two - Grand Rapids - August 5 - 7 Part Three - Rochester - August 26 - 28 Part Four - Southwest MN - September 16 - 18 If purchasing 2 tours receive $25 off, 3 tours $50 off, or all 4 tours $65 off.

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MICHIGAN FEATURING MACKINAC ISLAND August 6 - 12, 2016

DAY 1 Marshall / Neenah Our destination for today is Wisconsin. After enjoying an included lunch at the Amish Ovens Restaurant, we have a guided tour of Fort McCoy. Evening Accommodations at BW Bridgewood Resort/Conference Center * Lunch Included DAY 2 Neenah / St. Ignace Arriving in Green Bay, a step-on guide joins us for a Heritage Trail Tour. This afternoon at Kitch-iti-kipi Big Spring we board a self-operated glass bottom raft. Evening Accommodations at BW Harbour Pointe Lakefront * Dinner Included DAY 3 St. Ignace / Mackinac Island This morning we take Shepler’s Island Ferry to Mackinac Island. Upon arrival we are picked up for a carriage tour of the island. Lunch will be at the spectacular Grand Hotel. The afternoon and evening is yours to explore the island as you wish. Evening Accommodations at Lake View Hotel * Breakfast and Lunch Included DAY 4 Mackinac Island Today is open to enjoy the island on our own to shop, go on individual tours, walk the beach, and more. Evening Accommodations at Lake View Hotel * Breakfast Included DAY 5 Mackinac Island / Ludington Shepler’s Island Ferry takes us back to the mainland this morning. In Charlevoix a step-on guide joins us for a tour of the city. After lunch we have a guided tour of The Music House Museum. Evening Accommodations at Holiday Inn Express * Breakfast Included DAY 6 Ludington / Tomah We cross the lake again today on the S.S. Badger Lake Michigan Carferry and arrive in Manitowoc. Lunch is available on board the ship. Traveling back into Wisconsin, we stop for a guided tour of Larson’s Clydesdales including a Grandstand Show. Evening Accommodations at Cranberry Country Lodge * Breakfast Included DAY 7 Tomah / Marshall Our final day of the tour includes a stop at Preston Apple & Berry Farm where we can enjoy some delicious pastries. Lunch will be in Preston as well at The Old Barn Resort Restaurant before arriving home. Breakfast and Lunch Included

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The coastal communities and national parks surrounding Lake Michigan continues to

be a favorite destination for travelers. A visit to Mackinac Island, an island suspended in a

forgotten, more innocent time, completes this tour.

HIGHLIGHTS Visit Fort McCoy, Heritage Trail Tour, “Kitchiti-kipi” Big Spring in Palms Book State Park, Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry and Carriage Tour, Lunch at Grand Hotel, City Tour of Charlevoix, Music House Museum, S.S. Badger Lake Michigan Carferry, Larson’s Clydesdales, and Preston Apple & Berry Farm 5 Breakfasts * 3 Lunches * 1 Dinner

Prices Start At $1,469 (Per Person Double Occupancy)

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RIDING THE HISTORIC TRAINS OF COLORADO August 17 - 26, 2016 Riding Colorado’s historic and scenic railroads

combine some of the best aspects of vacationing --

history and spectacular landscapes. As we ride the historic trains, experience the still wild

terrain that can’t be experienced any other way.

HIGHLIGHTS Visit Akta Lakota Museum, Golden Spike Tower/Bailey Yard, Pikes Peak Cog Railway, Garden of the Gods, Royal Gorge Route Railroad, Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Colorado, Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum Yard, Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Old Hundred Gold Mine, Leadville Colorado Southern Railroad, and Hansen Wheel & Wagon Shop 9 Breakfasts * 6 Lunches * 2 Dinners DAY 1 Marshall / Valentine As we head west for our historic railroad journey, we stop for a guided tour of the Akta Lakota Museum. Evening Accommodations at Valentines Niobrara Lodge * Lunch Included DAY 2 Valentine / Colorado Springs A guided tour of the Golden Spike Tower/ Bailey Yard is our activity today before arriving in Colorado Springs. Evening Accommodations at Drury Inn & Suites Colorado Springs * Breakfast and Lunch Included DAY 3 Colorado Springs This morning will be spent on the Pikes Peak Cog Railway departing from Manitou Springs. The awe inspiring Garden of the Gods is our afternoon destination. Evening Accommodations at Drury Inn & Suites Colorado Springs * Breakfast and Lunch Included

DAY 4 Colorado Springs Our trip this morning is with the Royal Gorge Route Railroad departing from the Santa Fe Depot. Upon arriving at the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, there will be time to enjoy lunch and then experience the highest suspension bridge in the United States. Evening Accommodations at Fairfield Inn & Suites * Breakfast and Dinner Included DAY 5 Alamosa / Pagosa Springs A full day on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad. Leaving from Antonio, Colorado we end our journey in Chama, New Mexico. Lunch will be served on the train today. Evening Accommodations at Quality Inn * Breakfast and Lunch Included DAY 6 Pagosa Springs / Durango This morning we enjoy a guided tour of the Durango & Silverton Gauge Narrow Railroad Museum Yard. The afternoon is yours to explore and shop in the mountain city of Durango. Evening Accommodations at Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn * Breakfast Included DAY 7 Durango / Ouray Departing from Durango today, we take the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad to Silverton, Colorado. Upon arrival we have lunch at Natalia’s 1912 Restaurant followed by a tour of the Old Hundred Gold Mine. Evening Accommodations at The Hot Springs Inn * Breakfast and Lunch Included

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DAY 8 Ouray / Denver Making our way to Denver today, we board the Leadville Colorado Southern Railroad for another historic rail tour. A boxed lunch will be served on the train. Evening Accommodations at Drury Inn & Suites * Breakfast and Lunch Included DAY 9 Westminster / Murdo This will be a driving day as we start our journey home. Evening Accommodations at Range Country * Breakfast and Dinner Included DAY 10 Murdo / Marshall En route home, our last tour will be at the Hansen Wheel & Wagon Shop. Our historic trains tour will conclude today. Breakfast Included

This tour includes some rail trips to elevations over 14,000 feet, which may not be considered safe for women who are pregnant or individuals with cardiac or respiratory problems. Please contact your physician.

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HISTORIC MINNESOTA

A Four Part Series Tour Three - Rochester Area August 26 - 28, 2016 Southeast Minnesota has some of the most iconic historical sites in the state. Join us as we go from the opulent Mayowood Mansion to enjoying lunch on an Amish farm and much, much more!

HIGHLIGHTS Visit Village of Yesteryear, Steel County History Center, Trolley Tour of Historic Rochester Mayowood Mansion, History Center of Olmsted County, Assisi Heights - Sisters of St. Francis, Plummer Building Historical Suite, Old Amish Country Tour with Lunch on Amish Farm, Lanesboro City Tour and Shopping, Historic Forestville, Minnesota State Public School for Dependent and Neglected Children (Orphanage Museum) 2 Breakfast * 2 Lunches 22

DAY 1 Marshall / Rochester En route to Rochester this morning, we stop in Owatonna for a guided tour and lunch at the Village of Yesteryear and Steele County History Center. Our afternoon will be a guided tour of Rochester in an open trolley. Stops will be made for tours of Assisi Heights Convent - Sisters of St. Francis and the Plummer Building 3rd Floor Historical Suite. Evening Accommodations at La Quinta Inn & Suites Rochester * Lunch Included DAY 2 Rochester This morning our trolley takes us to the bluff country of Minnesota for an Old Order Amish Tour. This guided tour includes an Amish grocery and general store, farmer’s market, furniture & woodworking shops, rug & weaving demonstration, and an authentic Amish meal in the home of an Amish family. The tour concludes with a stop in Lanesboro for some free time and we end with a guided tour of Historic Forestville. Evening Accommodations at La Quinta Inn & Suites Rochester * Breakfast and Lunch Included DAY 3 Rochester / Home Our last day starts with a guided tour of Mayowood Mansion and then we return to Owatonna for a guided tour of the Minnesoa State Public School for Dependent and Neglected Children, also known as the Orphanage Museum. We return home following the tour. Breakfast Included

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AMERICAN CIVIL WAR

was considered to be one of the most violent times in our history.

September 1 - 15, 2016

This tour will provide a glimpse into the people,

DAY 1 Marshall / Ottumwa Today will be a travel day as we make our way to the deep south. Evening Accommodations at Lexington Inn & Suites

shaped the future of our great country.

DAY 2 Ottumwa / Springfield We reach Springfield today and have a guided tour of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. Evening Accommodations at Comfort Suites * Breakfast Included DAY 3 Springfield / Clarksville We arrive in Tennessee today, one of the central states of the Civil War. After lunch at the award-winning 17th Street Bar & Grill, we enjoy a guided tour of the General John A. Logan Museum. Evening Accommodations at Hilton Garden Inn Clarksville * Breakfast and Lunch Included DAY 4 Clarksville / Franklin Our day starts with a guided tour of Fort Defiance Civil War Park & Interpretive Center. In the afternoon, we take guided tours of The Carter House and Carnton Plantation. Evening Accommodations at Drury Plaza Franklin * Breakfast Included DAY 5 Franklin / Marietta At Stones River National Battlefield, we tour the museum on our own followed by a guided tour of the battlefield. Reaching Georgia, there is a guided tour of the Oakland Cemetery. Evening Accommodations Drury Inn & Suites Atlanta Northwest * Breakfast Included

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With over 700,000 lives lost, the American Civil War

places, and battles that

HIGHLIGHTS Visit Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, 17th Street Bar & Grill, General John A. Logan Museum, Fort Defiance Civil War Park & Interpretive Center, The Carter House and Carnton Plantation, Stones River National Battlefield, Oakland Cemetery, Atlanta History Center, Mary Mac’s Tea Room, Road to Tara Museum, Gone with the Wind City Tour of Jonesboro, Stately Oaks Plantation with Signature Dinner at Bethel One-Room Schoolhouse, Andersonville National Historic Site, POW Museum, Drummer Boy Museum, Old Savannah Tours, The Pirate’s House, Old Fort Jackson, Coligny Beach, Drayton Hall, Historic Charleston City Market, Fort Sumter Tour and Harbor Cruise, Boone Hall Plantation, The Village in Gatlinburg, and Camp Nelson Heritage Park. 14 Breakfasts * 4 Lunches * 1 Dinner

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DAY 6 Marietta / McDonough A full day experiencing the true South starts with the Atlanta History Center. There is a guided tour and free time to explore on your own. Optional tours are available for the Swan House and Smith Family Farm. Lunch will be at the famous Mary Mac’s Tea Room and then we are off for a guided tour of the Road to Tara Museum. A step-on guide takes us on the Gone with the Wind City Tour of Jonesboro. Arriving at Stately Oaks Plantation, we enjoy a guided tour of the plantation and grounds. Our day is complete with dinner at the plantation in the Bethel One-Room Schoolhouse where a signature dinner is provided. Evening Accommodations at Comfort Suites * Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included DAY 7 McDonough / Dublin Our day starts with a step-on guide joining us for a guided tour of the military prison at the Andersonville National Historic Site. Following will be time to explore the POW Museum. After lunch there is a guided tour of the Drummer Boy Museum, concluding with free time for shopping and touring on your own in the historic town of Andersonville. Evening Accommodations at La Quinta Inn & Suites Dublin * Breakfast Included

DAY 8 Dublin / Savannah Old Savannah Tours fills our morning with an open air trolley tour of Savannah. Lunch will be at the Pirate’s House, open since 1753. We take a guided tour of Old Fort Jackson complete with a cannon firing demonstration. Free time will be provided at the Fort to explore on your own. Our afternoon is open for you to browse the historic district of Savannah for shopping and dining. Evening Accommodations at LaQuinta Inn & Suites Pooler * Breakfast and Lunch Included

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DAY 9 Savannah / Charleston En route to South Carolina today, we stop at Coligny Beach on Hilton Head Island with free time to enjoy the area. Arriving at Drayton Hall, our guide joins us for a Connoisseur Tour of the plantation. We end our time at Drayton with a Medeira Tasting, considered the wine of the old south. Time is allowed for the Drayton Hall gift shop. Evening Accommodations at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston * Breakfast Included DAY 10 North Charleston Our morning is spent with the Palmetto Carriage Works Trot and Walk Tour where horse drawn carriages guide us through the historic district and concludes with a walking tour of the district. The entire afternoon is yours for shopping, dining, and enjoying historic downtown Charleston, including the Charleston Historic City Market. Evening Accommodations at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston * Breakfast Included DAY 11 North Charleston / Orangeburg Today starts with a guided tour of Fort Sumter, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired. The tour also includes a cruise of Charleston Harbor. Later, lunch will be served at Boone Hall Plantation, followed by a guided tour of the plantation home and an open air wagon tour of the grounds. Ample time is given to explore the slave quarters, gardens, and a presentation at Gullah Theatre. Evening Accommodations at Country Inn & Suites by Carlson * Breakfast and Lunch Included

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DAY 12 Orangeburg / Gatlinburg We start making our way north today and stop in Gatlinburg where your afternoon is open for shopping, dining, and touring The Village. Evening Accommodations at Old Creek Lodge * Breakfast Included DAY 13 Gatlinburg / Owensboro Continuing with our drive home, we stop for lunch and a little shopping at Marksbury Farm Market and Pasture Burgers & BBQ. Our afternoon includes a stop at Camp Nelson Heritage Park for a guided tour of the archaeological dig by the onsite archeologist and tours of the museum and White House. Evening Accommodations at Country Inn & Suites Owensboro * Breakfast Included DAY 14 Owensboro / Moline Today is a travel day as we continue home. Evening Accommodations at Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center * Breakfast Included DAY 15 Marshall Our American Civil War tour concludes today. Breakfast Included

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EXPLORING NOVA SCOTIA September 6 - 22, 2016 DAY 1 Marshall / Davenport We begin our trip to Nova Scotia with an evening stay in Davenport, Iowa. Evening Accommodations at Comfort Inn & Suites DAY 2 Davenport / Streetsboro We start today with a LaSalle Canal Ride, then continue eastward to Ohio. Evening Accommodations at Comfort Inn and Suites * Breakfast and Brunch Included DAY 3 Streetsboro / Montgomery Today is a travel day and we officially arrive on the East Coast. Evening Accommodations at Holiday Inn Express * Breakfast Included DAY 4 Montgomery / Portland As we draw closer to Nova Scotia, we take a guided tour of West Point. Evening Accommodations at Holiday Inn on the Bay * Breakfast Included DAY 5 Portland / Fredericton Portland Head Light is our first stop of the day in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Before leaving Maine today, we will tour the Cole Land Transportation Museum. The afternoon brings us into New Brunswick. Evening Accommodations at Holiday Inn Express * Breakfast Included

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Located in eastern Canada and almost completely surrounded by ocean, the province of Nova Scotia is a place where the rhythm of the sea and the

clean salt air will embrace you. Our Exploring

Nova Scotia tour will take you from historical sites, fishing villages, and more. Of course the focus is

always the beauty of the island’s natural wonders.

HIGHLIGHTS Visit LaSalle Canal Ride, Guided Tour of West Point, Portland Head Lighthouse, Cole Land Transportation Museum, Halifax Citadel Guided Tour, Halifax Public Garden, GrandPre National Historic Site, Fisherman’s Cove, Historic Halifax Tour, Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site, Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Ingonish Beach, Northumberland Ferry, PEI National Park, Green Gables, Cavendish Beach, Summerside Beach, Confederation Bridge, Magnetic Hill, Malabeam Visitor Center, Musee de Anciens Museum & Shops, Shrine of SaintAnne de-Beaupre, Quebec City Guided Tour, Parliament Building - Centre Block Tour, 1000 Islands Skydeck, and Niagara Falls 14 Breakfasts * 2 Lunches * 1 Brunch

DAY 6 Fredericton / Halifax We officially arrive in Nova Scotia this afternoon. Our activity today is a guided tour of the Halifax Citadel and the Halifax Public Gardens. Evening Accommodations at Coastal Inns * Breakfast Included

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DAY 7 Halifax Today starts with a guided tour of Historic Halifax including the Grand-Pre National Historic Site, Fisherman’s Cove in Eastern Passage, and the Fairview Lake Cemetery Historical Tour. After experiencing the changing of the guards at the Halifax Citadel Fortress, we have an included lunch at the authentic working fishing village. Evening Accommodations at Coastal Inns * Breakfast and Lunch Included DAY 8 Halifax / Baddeck Exploring the island further, we make our way to Antigonish for lunch. After lunch we take a guided tour of the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site. Evening Accommodations at Silver Dart Lodge * Breakfast Included DAY 9 Baddeck / Antigonish We drive the Cabot Trail today with stops at Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Ingonish Beach, Neil’s Harbour, North Highland Museum, Pleasant Bay, and more. Evening Accommodations at Greenway Claymore Inn * Breakfast Included DAY 10 Antigonish / Summerside The Northumberland Ferry takes us to Prince Edward Island today with an included lunch on board. This afternoon we visit Green Gables Heritage located within Prince Edward National Park. The park includes stops at Cavendish Beach and Summerside Beach. Evening Accommodations at The Loyalist Country Inn * Breakfast and Lunch Included DAY 11 Summerside / Saint Andre We leave Prince Edward Island today by crossing the Confederation Bridge to New Brunswick. We stop at Magnetic Hill to see completely natural phenomenon of rolling up the hill. Our final stop is at the Malabeam Visitor Center for a breathtaking view. Evening Accommodations at Quality Inn Pres du Lac

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DAY 12 Saint Andre / Quebec City Beautiful Quebec City will be our destination today. Our tours today include the Musee de Anciens Canadiens Museum and the Shrine of Saint-Anne de-Beaupre. Evening Accommodations at Hotel Chateau Laurier * Breakfast Included DAY 13 Quebec City / Montreal We have a step-on guide join us for a tour of Quebec City. Free time in Quebec City for exploring on our own and lunch. Evening Accommodations at Novotel Montreal Centre * Breakfast Included DAY 14 Montreal / Belleville Before leaving Quebec, we take a guided tour of the Parliament Building. After lunch in the market we move on to the 1,000 Islands Skydeck. Evening Accommodations at Best Western Belleville * Breakfast Included

DAY 15 Belleville / Windsor Moving on to Windsor, Ontario today we have ample free time at Niagara Park for viewing the Falls, dining, and exploring on our own. Evening Accommodations at Holiday Inn * Breakfast Included DAY 16 Windsor / Edgerton Today will be a full driving day as we head back to Minnesota. Evening Accommodations at Comfort Inn DAY 17 Edgerton / Marshall Our travels to Nova Scotia conclude today as we arrive back in Minnesota. * Breakfast Included

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This is not your ordinary tour where museums

and historical sites educate us about days gone by. This tour brings history to life! You will be completely immersed in rural life in the

midwest over the last 300 years as well as stepping into Victorian life on a Wisconsin estate.

DAY 1 Marshall / Urbandale Today is a travel day as we make our way to eastern Iowa. Evening Accommodations at Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott DAY 2 Urbandale We spend the entire morning at Living History Farms, a 500-acre open area museum. Lunch will be served on the farm. En route to Wisconsin, we have a guided tour of the Salisbury House and Gardens. Evening Accommodations at Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott * Breakfast and Lunch Included

A STEP BACK IN TIME September 7 - 11, 2016

HIGHLIGHTS Visit Living History Farms, Salisbury House and Gardens, Historic Valley Junction, Villa Louis Mansion, and 36th Annual Carriage Classic. 4 Breakfasts * 2 Lunches * 1 Dinner

DAY 3 Johnston / Prairie du Chen Our morning will be spent in Historic Valley Junction where you will have time to shop in over 100 specialty shops and enjoy lunch in one of their quaint cafes. Upon arriving in Prairie du Chen, dinner will be at Huckleberry’s. Evening Accommodations at Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndahm * Breakfast and Dinner Included DAY 4 Prairie du Chen The entire day will be spent at the Villa Louis Mansion and attending the 36th Annual Carriage Classic. Lunch will be served as you participate in judging the “Picnic Class” on the lawn of the mansion. Evening Accommodations at Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndahm * Breakfast and Lunch Included DAY 5 Prairie du Chen / Marshall Our journey back in time concludes today. Breakfast Included

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HISTORIC MINNESOTA

A Four Part Series Tour Four - Southwest MN September 16 - 18, 2016 Join us for the last of our Historic Minnesota tour series as we explore and learn about the southwestern region of Minnesota. You may be amazed by what you will learn! For instance, did you know an award winning, highly acclaimed movie was filmed at several of southwest Minnesota’s historic sites?

HIGHLIGHTS Visit Fagen Fighters WWII Museum, Swensson Farm, Historic Chippewa City, Runestone Museum, Terrace Mill Historic District, Lac qui Parle Mission and State Park, and Minnesota Machinery Museum. 2 Breakfast * 2 Lunches * 1 Dinner DAY 1 Marshall / Glenwood Fagen Fighters WWII Museum is just down the road and our first stop of the tour. Continuing on we take a guided tour of the Swensson Farm. Following lunch, our final stop will be Historic Chippewa City where you will have time to explore on your own after the guided tour. Dinner is included tonight at Minnewaska House. Evening Accommodations at Grand Stay Hotel & Suites * Dinner Included

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DAY 2 Glenwood We drive into Alexandria today to tour the Runestone Museum. Following lunch we spend our afternoon exploring Terrace Mill Historic District Evening Accommodations at Grand Stay Hotel & Suites * Breakfast and Lunch Included DAY 3 Glenwood / Marshall We are heading home today, but have included a picnic lunch at Laq qui Parle State Park and a guided tour of the Lac qui Parle Mission. To conclude our Historic Minnesota tour, we stop in Hanley Falls at the Minnesota Machinery Museum. Breakfast and Lunch Included

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FALL COLORS OF NEW ENGLAND

September 22 - October 7, 2016 HIGHLIGHTS Visit Niagara Falls, Hornblower Niagara Cruise, Erie Canal Discovery Center, Cold Hollow Cider Mill, The Café Lafayette Dinner Train, Castle in the Clouds, Strawbery Banke Museum, Smoky Quartz Distillery, Peabody Essex Museum, House of Seven Gables, U.S.S. Constitution and Museum, Corning Museum of Glass, Boston/Salem Tour, JFK Library & Museum, Mayflower II, Plimoth Plantation, Martha’s Vineyard, Cape Cod Tour, The Breakers, Corning Museum of Glass, and Guided Studebaker Nationl Museum Tour. 12 Breakfasts * 2 Lunches * 2 Dinners

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Join us for this fall spectacular as we catch

the colors from Ontario to Massechusetts and all the beautiful landscapes and cities in between. Nothing says fall like New England.

DAY 1 Marshall / Davenport Today is a travel day as we make our way east. Evening Accommodations at Comfort Inn & Suites DAY 2 Davenport / Windsor Departing Iowa this morning we continue moving east. Enjoy the beauty of Michigan while en route to Ontario. Evening Accommodations at Holiday Inn * Breakfast Included DAY 3 Windsor / Niagara Falls Our focus today is Niagara Falls with both a day viewing and a night illumination viewing. In addition, we take the Hornblower Niagara Cruise to truly experience the Falls. Evening Accommodations at Days Inn DAY 4 Niagara Falls / Saratoga Springs The Erie Canal Discovery Center will be our activity today as we move into New York. Evening Accommodations at Hilton Garden Inn * Breakfast Included

DAY 5 Saratoga Springs / Lincoln Moving on to Vermont and New Hampshire, we tour the Cold Hollow Cider Mill and enjoy our evening on The Cafe’ Lafayette Dinner Train for a 4 course dinner. Evening Accommodations at Rivergreen Resort Hotel * Breakfast and Dinner Included DAY 6 Lincoln / York Beach It is all about the fall colors today as we travel from Vermont to Maine with stops for viewing at noted locations such as Pemigewasset Scenic View, Sugar Hill, and Rocky Gorge. A tour of the Castle in the Clouds completes our day. Evening Accommodations at The Anchorage Inn * Lunch Included DAY 7 York Beach / Danvers Traveling through New Hampshire, we take a self-guided tour through the Strawbery Banke Museum. At the Smoky Quartz Distillery there is a guided tour, tasting, and a parting gift for all. Evening Accommodations at Comfort Inn * Dinner Included DAY 8 Danvers / Somerville In Massachusetts we participate in a guided tour of the Peabody Essex Museum followed by a tour of the House of Seven Gables. After lunch at Brothers Tavern, we enjoy a tour of the U.S.S. Constitution and the museum. Evening Accommodations at La Quinta Inn & Suites * Breakfast and Lunch Included DAY 9 Boston Enjoy another day in Massachusetts with a full-day tour of the beautiful cities of Boston and Salem. A featured tour today will be the Salem Witch Museum. Evening Accommodations at La Quinta Inn & Suites * Breakfast Included DAY 10 Somerville / Hyannis The JFK Library & Museum starts our day and concludes with guided tours of the Mayflower II and Plimoth Plantation. Evening Accommodations at Hampton Inn & Suites * Breakfast Included

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DAY 11 West Yarmouth / Hyannis Today is spent touring Martha’s Vineyard with our own personal tour guide. Inn & Suites * Breakfast Included

Evening Accommodations at Hampton

DAY 12 Hyannis / Middletown This morning a step-on guide joins us for a tour of the Cape Cod area. Moving into Rhode Island we enjoy a guided tour of The Breakers mansion. Evening Accommodations at Howard Johnson * Breakfast Included DAY 13 Middletown / Painted Post We travel back to New York today with scenic fall viewing along our route. Evening Accommodations at Holiday Inn Express * Breakfast Included DAY 14 Painted Post / Westlake Our day starts with a visit to the Corning Museum of Glass and then moves on to Ohio as we start our journey home. Evening Accommodations at Hampton Inn Cleveland-Westkake * Breakfast Included DAY 15 Westlake / Davenport Continuing our drive home today we stop for a guided tour of the Studebaker National Museum in Indiana. Evening Accommodations at Comfort Inn & Suites * Breakfast Included DAY 16 Davenport / Marshall The Fall Colors of New England tour concludes today. Breakfast Included

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NORSK HOSTFEST

September 28 - October 2, 2016 Norsk Hostfest is North America’s largest Scandinavian festival. The festival features world-class entertainment, authentic Scandinavian cuisine, Scandinavian handcrafted items and merchandise, plus a fine dining establishment lead by guest chefs. Norsk Hostfest celebrates Scandinavian culture from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. You don’t have to be Scandinavian to enjoy Hostfest!

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HIGHLIGHTS

Kansas City is known for its BBQ. With a tasty combination of smoking and then the addition of their unique sauces, it makes Kansas City dining a real experience. There is certainly more to this weekend than justing eating -- but in Kansas it all starts with the BBQ!

Visit Salisbury House, The Original KC Barbeque Tour, Arabia Steamboat Museum, and WWI Museum and Memorial.

DAY 1 Marshall / Kansas City En route to Kansas City today, we stop in Des Moines for a guided tour of the Salisbury House. Evening Accommodations at Drury Inn & Suites Airport - Kansas City

KANSAS CITY BBQ WEEKEND GETAWAY October 6 - 9, 2016

DAY 2 Kansas City Take time to relax this morning before we start The Original KC Barbeque Tour. The tour takes us to four different locations for sampling as well as a historic tour of the Kansas City area. Evening Accommodations at Drury Inn & Suites Airport - Kansas City * Breakfast and Lunch Included

3 Breakfasts * 2 Lunch

DAY 3 Kansas City Our day begins with a guided tour of the Arabia Steamboat Museum followed by lunch at BB’s Lawnside Barbecue. We take the afternoon to visit the WWI Museum and Memorial. Evening Accommodations at Drury Inn & Suites Airport - Kansas City * Breakfast and Lunch Included

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CHURCHILL POLAR BEAR EXPERIENCE Multiples Dates Available in October 2016

Venture north to Canada’s arctic tundra for this once in a lifetime experience viewing

wild polar bears in their natural habitat. Join us in Churchill, Manitoba, a land virtually untouched by human hands.

HIGHLIGHTS Visit Historic Winnipeg and Churchill, Two Days Polar Bear Viewing in Purpose Built Tundra Vehicles, Dog Sledding Tour, Heritage Tour, Polar Bear Jail and Cape Merry. All transportation is included between Winnipeg & Churchill. 5 Breakfasts * 2 Lunches * 1 Dinner DAY 1 Minneapolis / Winnipeg Our flight for Winnipeg leaves today. Accommodations at Hilton Suites Winnipeg Airport

Evening

DAY 2 Winnipeg / Churchill We take our second flight today arriving in Churchill. Evening Accommodations at Arctic Lodge * Breakfast Included DAY 3 - 4 Churchill We will be spending the next two days exploring the tundra and boreal forest of the Hudson Bay coastline in search of the majestic polar bear. Wildlife viewing of arctic fox, hare, camouflaged ptarmigan, and snowy owls. Dog sledding activities are also a part of our adventure. Optional tours are available for purchase. Evening Accommodations at Arctic Lodge * Breakfast and Lunch Included Both Days - Dinner One Evening.

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DAY 5 Churchill / Winnipeg Today’s activities include a cultural and heritage tour and a visit to historic Cape Merry, as well as a visit to ‘Polar Bear Jail’. In the afternoon we catch our flight back to Winnipeg. Evening Accommodations Hilton Suites Winnipeg Airport * Breakfast Included DAY 6 Winnipeg / Minneapolis There will be time to explore Winnipeg today prior to taking our return flight home. Breakfast Included

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CHRISTMAS IN BRANSON

November 11 - 16, 2016 Always a favorite, the Christmas in Branson tour will definitely put you in the Christmas spirit. Scheduled entertainment will include both new and traditional favorites.

HIGHLIGHTS Visit Daniel O’Donnell, Moses at the Sight & Sound Theatre, Maxine “A Christmas Carol”, Mt. Pleasant Winery, Million Dollar Quartet, Festival of Lights, The Bretts, Pierce Arrow, The Duttons, and Fantastic Caverns. 5 Breakfasts * 1 Lunch * 1 Dinner

DAY 1 Home / Meriam Today is a travel day as we begin our holiday travels. Evening Accommodations at Drury Inn Shawnee Mission DAY 2 Merriam / Branson We arrive in Branson this morning. Our first show of the trip is the Daniel O’Donnell show at Welk Resort. This evening’s entertainment is at the Sight and Sound Theatre for a production of Moses. Evening Accommodations at Barrington Hotel & Suites * Breakfast and Dinner Included DAY 3 Branson Our morning begins with a production of Maxine “A Christmas Carol” at the Andy Williams Moon River Theatre. After lunch we are off to the Mt. Pleasant Winery for a tour and tasting. We have a full evening with a show featuring the Million Dollar Quartet and the lights and sounds of the Branson Festival of Lights. Evening Accommodations at Barrington Hotel & Suites * Breakfast and Lunch Included DAY 4 Branson The Bretts at Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theatre starts our day off followed by a spectacular variety show with Pierce Arrow. The Duttons, at the Dutton Family Theater Complex, is our evening entertainment. Evening Accommodations at Barrington Hotel & Suites * Breakfast Included

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DAY 5 Branson / Overland Park As we start our drive home, we stop in Springfield to experience Fantastic Caverns. Evening Accommodations at Drury Inn * Breakfast Included DAY 6 Overland Park / Home Our Branson holiday journey comes to an end. Breakfast Included

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CHRISTMAS MYSTERY

December 1 - 4, 2016

HIGHLIGHTS Visit over 7 different attractions and of course time for holiday dining and shopping.

Our Christmas Mystery tour will be filled

with true holiday wonders. Think of it as a gift under the Christmas tree.

You don’t know what it is,

but you just know you will love it!

Prices Start At $699 (Per Person Double Occupancy)

3 Breakfasts * 2 Dinners

ADDITIONAL SAVINGS

CASH SAVE $21 PP TRIPLE ROOM SAVE $50 PP QUAD ROOM SAVE $70 PP

Per Person Single Occupancy

Per Person Double Occupancy

$879

$699

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BOOK and PAY BEFORE September 2, 2016 SAVE $14

SAVE 2%

ACTIVITY LEVEL EASY

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A COUNTRY CHRISTMAS

In Memphis and Nashville December 5 - 12, 2016

Christmas is a magical time in Memphis and Nashville. The city lights change from

honkytonk neon gold to festive holiday reds, greens, golds, and silver and the music turns to

holiday favorites. Although it is rare to see

a white Christmas in this area, we certainly won’t miss the snow!

HIGHLIGHTS

DAY 1 Marshall / Keokuk Today is a travel day with Keokuk, Iowa as our evening destination. Evening Accommodations at Quality Inn DAY 2 Keokuk / Memphis We arrive in Memphis this afternoon and begin our Country Christmas with a dazzling Elvis Holiday Dinner Show at the New Daisy Theater. Evening Accommodations Quality Inn * Breakfast and Dinner Included DAY 3 Memphis Starting the day with a Merry, Merry Mojo Tour, our musical guide shows us all the sights of Memphis, including visits to Sun Studio and the Rock n’ Soul Museum. Our visit to Graceland Mansion features a mansion tour of Graceland at Christmas, the automobile museum, and the Sincerely Elvis Exhibit. A special dinner buffet will also be served at the museum complex. Evening Accommodations Provided * Breakfast and Dinner Included DAY 4 Memphis / Nashville In Nashville today we take a guided tour showcasing the best of the music city. We return to Gaylord Opryland Resort for a Christmas Show and dinner in the Ballroom. Evening Accommodations at Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center * Breakfast and Dinner Included DAY 5 Nashville Our morning begins with a guided tour of Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage Mansion, followed by a luncheon cruise on the General Jackson Showboat. After a visit to the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum we are off to the Grand Ole Opry House for ‘Holiday Production’. Evening Accommodations at Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center * Lunch Included

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Visit Elvis Holiday Dinner Show at New Daisy Theater, Merry, Merry MoJo Tour, Private Evening Tour of Graceland Mansion, Sincerely Elvis Exhibit, City Tour of Nashville, Nashville Country Christmas Dinner and Show, Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage Mansion, General Jackson Showboat Luncheon Cruise, Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum, Grand Ole Opry House Holiday Production, Christmas Activities include ICE! and Treasures for the Holidays, Delta River Flatboat Ride, Grand Ole Opry Holiday Show at Ryman Auditorium, and Christmas Concert at Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis 4 Breakfast * 1 Lunch * 3 Dinners

Prices Start At $2,089 (Per Person Double Occupancy)

ACTIVITY LEVEL ENERGETIC

EASY

DAY 6 Nashville Today is a free day to explore and take in a few of the included events at your leisure, such as ICE!, Treasures for the Holidays, and don’t forget the Delta River Flatboat Ride inside the resort. Together we attend the Grand Ole Opry show at the Ryman Auditorium. Evening Accommodations at Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center DAY 7 Nashville / Canton We start our trek home today. In St. Louis we attend a holiday concert at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis. Evening Accommodations at Centerstone Inn DAY 8 Canton / Marshall Our Country Christmas Tour comes to an end today. Breakfast Included

Andrea Zucker / Copyright © Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau 2011 All Rights Reserved

BOOK & PAY EARLY

BOOK and PAY BEFORE September 6, 2016 SAVE $42

ADDITIONAL SAVINGS

CASH SAVE $63 PP TRIPLE ROOM SAVE $200 PP QUAD ROOM SAVE $300 PP

Per Person Single Occupancy

Per Person Double Occupancy

$2,719

$2,089

SAVE 2%

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CHARTER SERVICES Southwest Coaches, Inc. has a fleet of deluxe motor coaches for any type of charter needs you may have. In addition to providing a wide variety of transportation options, we can also plan your full itinerary. From church youth groups, professional sports team, wedding parties, class reunions, business events and more, we can meet all your North American transportation needs. Safety, comfort, and experienced staff make Southwest Coaches your best choice!

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HOLIDAY TRAVEL SHOWS Join us for our upcoming Holiday Travel Shows to learn more about our 2016 tours. Our stunning slide show presentation will provide you with more details on each tour and our team can answer any questions you may have about the tours or motor coach travel. Discounts, prizes, and refreshments at every show! Fairmont Minnesota Motor Bus, 1115 East 1st Street, Fairmont Thursday, December 10, 2015 9:30 am - 11:00 am Jackson Southwest Coaches 79602 550th Avenue, Jackson Thursday, December 10, 2015 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Marshall Southwest Tour & Travel 1500 Travis Road, Marshall Tuesday, December 15, 2015 10:00 am - 11:30 am Sioux Falls Center for Active Generations 2300 W 46th Street, Sioux Falls, SD Thursday, December 17, 2015 10:00 am - 11:30 am

We will be announcing our Spring Travel Show dates soon. Watch your email for the announcement or go to our Facebook Page

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GENERAL INFORMATION MAKING RESERVATIONS: Contact us toll free at 1-800-669-1309 or 1-507-532-5536. You may also contact us via our Facebook page or website. https://www.facebook.com/swtoursmarshall www.swtourandtravel.com Please provide your full contact information as well as the tour name and date. We will contact you with further details regarding the tour, prices, travel protection, and more. RESERVATION: Reservations made by phone can be held up to three days, pending receipt of your deposit. DEPOSITS: Deposits for extended motor coach tours are $200.00 per person unless stated otherwise. PAYMENTS: Cash, personal check, credit cards, and debit cards are accepted. You must utilize the same form of payment for both deposits and final payments. Please note that credit card prices are slightly higher due to processing charges. FINAL PAYMENTS: Your reservation confirmation will indicate the due date for final payment. CANCELLATIONS: You may cancel your motor coach reservation for any reason thirty days prior to departure and receive 100% refund based on monies recoverable by Southwest Tour and Travel unless otherwise stated. TRAVEL PROTECTION: Travel protection is offered for all tours and leisure travel. These policies will protect you from financial loss should illness or death prevent you from traveling. Contact our team members for further details. INCLUSIONS: All items noted in the tour descriptions are included unless otherwise noted. TOUR DOCUMENTS: All necessary information will be sent to you approximately 14 days prior to departure. This will include an itinerary, your departure time, place, hotel listing, and luggage tags. ROOM SHARING ARRANGEMENT: Tour participants not wishing to travel alone may request a traveling companion. Please contact our office for details. ITINERARY VARIATIONS: The tour price and itinerary is subject to change without notice due to energy surcharges and other factors beyond the control of Southwest Tour and Travel. GRATUITIES: Tour gratuities and tips are included in the price of your tour. Gratuities for your tour director and driver are not included. The suggested gratuity for your tour director is $2-$3 per day and the driver is $2-$3 per day. These should be related to the service received and is solely your discretion. LUGGAGE: Each person is allowed one large suitcase (50 lb. maximum) that will be handled for you throughout the tour. In addition, a small overnight case or tote bag may be brought onboard the motor coach. These items will be your responsibility. Southwest Tour and Travel accepts no liability for loss or damage of luggage. Report any issues immediately to the tour director. DEPARTURE POINTS: All extended tours originate at designated locations: Marshall, Willmar, Luverne, Worthington, Jackson, Fairmont, Mankato, Sioux Falls and Brookings. Additional pickup points are scheduled based on the tour routing. Courtesy shuttle transportation will be provided upon request for ten or more people departing from the same location on most motor coach tours. Some exceptions may apply. SMOKING/LIQUOR: No smoking, chewing tobacco, or open liquor is allowed on the motor coach. Frequent stops are made to accommodate those wishing to smoke. Southwest Tour and Travel reserves the right to not transport a person or persons if intoxicated, under the influence of drugs, or if their conduct is offensive to other travelers. It will be the responsibility of the passenger denied boarding to arrange and pay for their return home. SEATING ARRANGEMENTS: We encourage all travelers to rotate seats during the tour. It is the discretion of the tour director the method and occasions the rotation will occur. PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION: All travelers need a government issued photo ID for all travel. In addition, Southwest Tour and Travel requires a valid passport for anyone traveling outside the US on one of our tours. If a visa, or special immunizations are required, it will be stated on the itinerary. CLOTHING: Our team members can provide clothing and shoe recommendations for any and all travel for your convenience. PARKING: Free parking is available at designated locations. We can assist in making parking arrangements at other pickup points. Southwest Tour and Travel accepts no liability for damage to your vehicle. AIRLINE TICKETS: We assume no liability for any actions of the airlines such as flight delays, flight cancellation, or equipment failures. Any financial loss due to the actions of the airline is not the responsibility of Southwest Tour and Travel. WEATHER & OTHER DELAYS: Additional expenses incurred due to circumstances beyond our control, for motor coach or leisure travel, will not be the responsibility of Southwest Tour and Travel. Tours are operated by Southwest Coaches, Inc. DBA Southwest Tour and Travel of Marshall, Minnesota. Southwest Tour and Travel acts only as an agent for tour members in arranging accommodations, transportation, sightseeing, admissions, and restaurants. Southwest Tour and Travel, because of its status as an agent and because it maintains no control over the personnel, equipment, or operations of these travel service suppliers, does not assume any responsibility for and cannot be held liable for any personal injury, property damage, or other loss, accident, delay inconvenience, or irregularity from whatever cause during a trip. Southwest Tour and Travel reserves the right to decline to book or retain a person as a member of any tour and to change tour itineraries and components whenever Southwest Tour and Travel deems such a change to be necessary for the betterment of the tour or to cancel any tour if the circumstances require. No person, other than an authorized representative of Southwest Tour and Travel by a document in writing, is authorized to vary, add, or waive any term or condition herein. Southwest Tour and Travel is not responsible for any typographical errors. Prices are subject to change without notice. Tour prices are subject to airline tax increases, fuel surcharges and other factors beyond our control. By participating in this tour you give Southwest Tour and Travel the right to use any images or video obtained during your tour for promotional purposes. The images in this publication were purchased through Dreamstime.com.

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2016 Southwest Tour & Travel Tours Florida Winter Getaway Let’s Cruise Texas California’s Pacific Coast American Passion Play America’s Historic East Coast The Enchanting South Discover Panama Holland Tulip Festival May Mystery Tour Historic Minnesota Twin Cities - Part 1 The Big Apple - New York City Sister’s Oregon Quilt Tour American Steamboat Tour The Sounds & Tastes of Memphis Spirit of Alaska Spectacular Canadian Rockies Historic MN North - Part 2 Michigan Featuring Mackinac Island Riding the Historic Trains of Colorado Historic MN Southeast - Part 3 American Civil War Exploring Nova Scotia A Step Back in Time Historic MN Southwest - Part 4 Fall Colors of New England Norsk Hostfest Kansas City BBQ Weekend Getaway Churchill Polar Bear Experience Christmas in Branson Christmas Mystery Tour A Country Christmas in Memphis & Nashville 56

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