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Cantigny Park
Departure: Saturday, May 1, 2010 Show or Exhibition - One Day |
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6:15 AM - Meet your escort at Peoria Charter Coach waiting room at the corner of NE Adams & Alexander Streets. 7:00 AM - Depart Peoria for Wheaton, Illinois. A quick break stop will be made. 10:45 AM - We have arrived in Wheaton, where we will spend time at Cantigny*, starting with a delicious lunch* at the Red Oak Room*. Cantigny was the home of Colonel Robert R. McCormick, editor and publisher of the Chicago Tribune. The 500-acre estate is now home to the First Division Military Museum and a 27-hole golf course. (Reservation 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM) 12:15 PM - After lunch, we will visit Cantigny Park* where we will see the Visitor’s Center*, the Gardens*, have a guided tour of the Robert R. McCormick Museum* (12:30 PM), and a self-guided tour of the First Division Museum*. The Robert R. McCormick Museum collects and documents Robert R. McCormick’s life and legacy and the lives of his family members. Explore American history as seen through the eyes of the First Infantry Division and gain a renewed appreciation for those who serve to protect our freedoms. With more than 38,000 square feet, the First Division Museum provides an immersive and stimulating experience for visitors of all ages. 2:30 PM - Time to board our coach for the return trip home. We will make a meal stop (on our own) along the way. 7:00 PM - Approximate arrival time home. Tour Includes: Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation, All Attractions, & Meals bolded and marked with an asterisk* CHOICE OF PICKUP POINTS FOR THIS TOUR ARE: PEORIA – PCC Waiting Room MORTON – Field Shopping Center NORMAL – Schnuck’s (1750 Bradford Lane) PONTIAC – Wal-Mart on Route 116 If you feel the driver has done a good job, it is appropriate to tip him. Cost Per Person: $68.00 Please click Tour Policy |
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