September 9, 2008 - Tuesday
Appx Return: 9:00 PM

Price: $91 per person

Ash Cave / Hocking Hills

Logan, OH

Board the motorcoach and travel to Logan, Ohio to the beautiful landscape of Hocking Hills, something to see on and off the road. Our first stop will be at Spirits of the Hills Fine Arts and Crafts Gallery, showcasing the work of over 60 Ohio artists and artisans, including the work of Spirit Williams, an expert wood sculptor, and her partner, Helen Bratka, a fine Kerbscnitzen artisan.

Whether you're interested in hot glass, vases, bowl, paperweights, fanciful fish, ornaments, oil paintings, hand-carved wooden trencher, or whatever it may be, you'll see it browsing the gallery. Lunch will be at The Olde Dutch Restaurant, a lovely dining spot with a great gift shop.

After lunch, enjoy a tour of the Columbus Washboard, the last washboard manufacturer in the U.S.A. and they still use their original presses and machinery.

Enjoy a scenic ride down to the Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls, where the 75-acre grounds of the herb and flower garden offer a respite from the world. The rooms at the Inn are without telephones and televisions and your cell phone won't work, either. The Inn will have a delicious dessert and some wonderful tea awaiting our arrival.

End the day with a short, guided hike at Ash Cave, one of the Hocking Hills State Park areas. It's paved, leveled and gorgeous, making this perfect for young children and wheelchair visitors!

Be sure to check out the "whispering gallery" within the cave, where even the quietest voices carry hundreds of feet (weather permitting).

Departure Times

Office
Rockside Road & I-77
Richfield

7:30 AM
7 :45 AM
8:00 AM

September 12, 2008 - Friday
Appx Return: 8:00 PM

Price: $95 per person

Amish Back Roads Brown Bag Tour

Volant, New Wilmington, PA

Learn of the Amish Traditions during a narrated driving tour of the back roads of the Amish people. See and hear how the Amish live, work, and play. Begin the day at an Amish bake stand with fresh baked goods and a loaf of Amish bread for every bag.

Afterwards, Main Street Volant, a unique village of quaint shops full of Victorian collectibles, crafts, pottery, and Amish furniture, is a treasure trove of shopping the old-fashioned way.

Lunch will be served in the heart of town at the Neshannock Creek Inn. The Cheese House and Apple Castle offer cheeses, homemade candies, baked goods, fresh vegetables, and maple syrup products.

Also, visit Teena's Amish Quilt shop, featuring homemade Amish quilts and other Amish related items. We will have a local step-on guide who will answer any questions about Amish family life.

Departure Times

Office
Rockside Road & I-77
Richfield

6:30 AM
6:45 AM
7:30 AM

September 26, 2008 - Friday
Appx Return: 8:00 PM

Price: $88 per person

Bus Bingo Bonanza

Grove City–Volant–New Wilmington, Pennsylvania

Before the tour begins, you will be given bingo cards. After each stop, ten numbers will be called and prizes will be given for the winners along the way. A special cover-all will be played on the way home.

This fun shopping tour begins with the Grove City Outlet Shops where you will receive coupons for many of the stores that already offer up to 50 to 60% off retail prices. If you wanted to know where Blair went, we found their outlet store right here among all of the other great shops at Grove City.

Stop and relax at My Brother's Place Restaurant for a delicious lunch after a morning of "shop 'til you drop" shopping. A visit to The Shops of Volant (a quaint village of 30+ specialty stores) offer crafts, specialty foods and coffees, homemade fudge and wines, kitchen gadgets of every sort, Amish furniture, and Native American goods.

Next, The Apple Castle offers fresh fruits, cider, donuts, sweet corn, candies, and jams. Each passenger will receive a bag of apples, fresh-picked from the local orchard. Afterwards, The Cheese House features over 100 types of cheeses, specialty foods, Amish jellies, jams, fruit butters, souvenirs, and unique gifts. Everyone will receive a sample of their delicious cheese.

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Departure Times

Office
Rockside Road & I-77
Richfield

7:00 AM
7:15 AM
8:00 AM

September 27, 2008 - Saturday
Appx Return: 7:00 PM

Price: $52 per person

Prairie Peddler Festival

Butler, OH

Step back in time and experience the simpler life of a bygone era. Located in Ohio on beautiful scenic State Route 97, the Prairie Peddler Festival welcomes the whole family for a full day of fun and entertainment.

Shop at over 180 crafts boutiques featuring quality handmade collectibles crafted by some of the country's finest craftsmen.

Enjoy continuous live entertainment at several stages located throughout the Festival. Children love the Petting Zoo, basket making, candle making, and miniature horse rides.

The New Kid Zone offers hands on projects, entertainment, and lots of fun for kids of all ages.

Bring the family and enjoy horse drawn wagon rides through the beautiful woods and a wide variety of home-cooked foods prepared over open fires. Get in touch with your creative side with hands-on workshops offering scrapbooking, painting, and more!

Departure Times

Office
Rockside Road & I-77
Richfield

7:45 AM
8:00 AM
8:30 AM