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Hertitage Tour 7 Day Itinerary
Friday, June 1, 2012
Welcome aboard as today finds us meeting new friends and your Tour Director at our New Jersey hotel. This afternoon, we will dive right into Manhattan as we explore numerous heritage sites and trace the footsteps of Bill W. Afterwards, we will spend some free time to shop and explore the exhilarating atmosphere of Times Square. Your Tour Director will acquaint you with the area and point-out some great nearby restaurants for you to enjoy dinner on your own. Later, we will meet at Duffy Square for a fantastic group photo with the stunning Times Square scenery in the background.
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Breakfast is included at our hotel this morning as we prepare for another great day of New York touring. Our morning stops include a visit to Brooklyn, where we will have a chance to gather outside of Bill W.’s home during the early days of the organization. Another brief stop near the first World Headquarters will find us in the vicinity of Ground Zero, where we will take time to visit the 9/11 Memorial (pending approval from authority). Next, we find ourselves at Calvary Episcopal Church for a brief visit to where Bill and his wife attended Oxford Group meetings. Katonah, NY is our next destination as we climb north from Manhattan for a splendid visit to Stepping Stones where we will enjoy a tour of Bill’s final home and may even take part in an afternoon picnic with fellow members. Our return to Manhattan this afternoon includes a stop by Grand Central Station followed by a great dinner and a possible meeting with a local group. (B,D)
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Today, we depart New York after our included breakfast and head south to the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia, PA. A place rich with our Nation’s history and known for its cheesesteak sandwiches, we’ll take in the local sites such as Independence Square and the Liberty Bell, which brings over 2 million visitors each year. Take time this afternoon at your leisure to explore local shops and cuisine. (B)
Monday, June 4, 2012
Breakfast is included again this morning before we check-out and begin to make our way to Washington DC. Upon arrival, we begin our day’s sightseeing adventure with a tour of the U.S. Capitol Building. Next, we’ll tour major memorials including Jefferson, Lincoln, Vietnam, Korea, WWII and the new Martin Luther King, Jr. A local guide will join us aboard our coach for a detailed city tour, including Embassy Row and a picture opportunity in front of the White House grounds. A tasty dinner is included this evening at Phillips Seafood Restaurant! (B,D)
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
The second day in our Nation’s capital finds us visiting Arlington National Cemetery after another included breakfast. The military cemetery was built upon the former estate of Robert E. Lee during the Civil War and millions come to pay respects to sites such as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and John F. Kennedy’s grave. Later, we will visit the Iwo Jima Memorial followed by lunch on your own at the Old Post Office. Spend the afternoon wandering through the amazing Smithsonian Institute’s Museums and enjoy dinner on your own at any of the nearby local restaurants. This evening, we will experience DC in a different light with our night tour of the major memorials…a great way to say farewell to our capital. (B)
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
We enjoy another included breakfast this morning before check-out and then head back north to Hershey, PA, “The Sweetest Place on Earth”! Also known as Chocolatetown, USA, you will enjoy our visit as we drive down Chocolate Ave. that’s lined with Hershey Kiss-shaped street lights. No visit to Hershey would be complete without stopping at Hershey’s Chocolate World, a treat for our chocolate lovers! A delicious Farewell Dinner is included this evening as we reflect on our journey with our newfound friends. (B,D)
Thursday, June 7, 2012
This morning, we check-out after breakfast and make our way to Akron, OH to check-in with the Founder's Day Convention, filled with memories of all the sights along the way as we traced-back to the roots of our recovery and our Nation. We are filled gratitude and know better why we are “Not a Glum Lot”. (B)
Friday, June 8 through Sunday, June 10 - Founder's Day Celebration
77th Anniversary of Alcoholics Anonymous
June 8, 9 & 10, 2012 | Akron, Ohio | Birthplace of A.A.
Note: Founder's Day Admission, Accommodations (Akron University), and Heritage Tours, are purchase separtely.
See: Founder's Day Registration
HOTEL INFO
- New York................. 2 nights
- Philadelphia.............. 1 night
- Washington, DC........2 nights
- Hershy, PA...............1 nights
ADDITIONAL INCLUSIONS:
- Hotel Porterage where applicable
- Sightseeing tours and overland touring will be by
private air-conditioned coach.
- Admissions where applicable.
COSTS DO NOT INCLUDE:
- Airport Transfers
- Beverages
- Meals other than quoted
- Guide assistance other than quoted
- Items of a personal nature (eg. laundry, telephone calls)
- Gratuities/Tips
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