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Peoria County Farm Bureau Departure: Monday, August 9, 2010 Other Multi-Day Tour - 4 Days / 3 Nights |
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Day #1 – Monday, August 9th: 5:45 AM - Meet your escorts, Roger & Velda Winkler, at the Peoria Charter Coach Waiting Room at the corner of NE Adams & Alexander Streets (Enter off Alexander). 6:00 AM - Depart Peoria headed southeast towards our home for the night – Louisville, KY! Enjoy a Continental Breakfast* aboard the coach as we travel. We’ll also make rest & meal stops along the way as needed. Don’t forget to set your watches ahead an hour upon entering Indiana and the Eastern Time Zone. Noon - Following lunch on your own, we make a stop at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for a tour of the Museum and a "Lap around the track"*. This Hall of Fame Museum is an automotive museum on the grounds of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana. It is intrinsically linked to the Indianapolis 500, but it also includes exhibits reflecting other forms of motorsports, passenger cars and general automotive history. In 2006, it celebrated its 50th anniversary. Many Indy 500-winning cars are on display. (Noon – 2:00 PM) 2:00 PM - It’s time to climb aboard our awaiting coach for the drive to Starlight, IN, our next stop. 4:00 PM - Arriving in Starlight, we find ourselves at Joe Huber’s Farm & Restaurant for a tour & dinner*. The Joe Huber Family Farm and Restaurant now has the 7th generation of descendents included in our family farm operation. Our goal has always been to create an atmosphere where everyone young and old can enjoy a day with us here on our farm. Come and experience a "Taste of the country" where everyone is treated like "Family." (4:00 p.m. tour time & 5:00 p.m. dinner) 5:30 PM - Finally, we’re off for our hotel for the night located in downtown Louisville, the beautiful Galt House Hotel*. 6:00 PM - We arrive at The Galt House*, check in and relax for the remainder of the evening. This waterfront hotel offers free Wi-Fi, six restaurants & lounges, a rooftop fitness center and much more plus the beauty of being right on the water. Day #2 – Tuesday, August 10th: 6:45 AM - This morning we’re off to Churchill Downs for the "Backstretch Breakfast tour*. Churchill Downs is the historic racetrack where the Kentucky Derby is run. Following breakfast, we’ll get to enjoy the morning workout* by the trainers. (7:00 – 8:30 AM) 8:30 AM - Next we’ll stop at the Kentucky Derby Museum for a tour*. The museum showcases the Thoroughbred industry and the Kentucky Derby. Two floors of racing artifacts, interactive exhibits and fine art relate the tradition and exhilaration of Derby Day. A 360-degree high-definition film of "The Greatest Race" narrates the life of a Thoroughbred, from foal to Derby champion, while owners, trainers and jockeys relive their Derby moments in "The Winner’s Stable". (8:30 AM – 10:00 AM) 10:15 AM - We’re off to Glassworks* in downtown Louisville for a tour*. Glassworks brings glass artists and galleries together, allowing you to see the procedures & techniques used to produce hand-blown glass creations. There is a short video presentation and a chance to see flame-working, glassblowing and architectural/stained glass studios. (10:15 – 11:15 AM) 11:30 AM - We’ve got a relaxing and scenic lunch* planned for you aboard the Spirit of Jefferson*. The Spirit of Jefferson may not be as famous or as historic as a certain other Louisville riverboat, but the Spirit of Jefferson offers you a very different view of the Ohio River— and does so in comfort and style. The Spirit, sister to the venerable Belle of Louisville, offers heated and air-conditioned indoor seating as well as seating on its picturesque decks. Best of all, perhaps, the Spirit of Jefferson plies the lower Ohio River west of downtown and past the locks and dam, where the river takes on a wilder and more rugged look. Granted, the Spirit of Jefferson is not an authentic turn-of-the-20th century sternwheel paddleboat like the 648-seat Belle of Louisville, which has cruised the Ohio River since 1914. The Spirit is a replica made in 1963 and originally christened the Mark Twain. (Board @ 11:30 a.m., Cruise @ Noon, dock @ 2:00 PM) 2:15 PM -We disembark the Belle and depart for the short drive to Bardstown, KY – our home for the next 2 nights. 3:15 PM - Arriving in Bardstown, we check into the Hampton Inn* with time to relax before our evening event. 6:00 PM - Tonight we’re off to the Old Stable Inn where you’ll enjoy a delicious dinner and some great entertainment*. The Old Stable Inn has been around for years and has entertained millions of people with their hilarious antics and their blue-grass music. (6:00 – 9:00 PM) Day #3 – Wednesday, August 11th: Continental Breakfast* is served at the hotel this morning. 8:30 AM - Our Step-on Guide, Dixie Hibbs* meets us at the hotel for a day of exploring Bardstown. We’ll see such places as St. Joseph’s Cathedral, the Jailers Inn, Keene Country Ham, tour My Old Kentucky Home, enjoy Lunch* (finger foods) at Wickland, enjoy dinner* at the Old Talbot Tavern and Stephen Foster – The Musical*. 10:30 PM - Approximate return time to the hotel. Day #4 – Thursday, August 12th: Another Continental Breakfast* awaits us at the hotel this morning. 8:00 AM - It’s time to check out, board the coach and depart for Louisville for one more tour before we depart for home. 9:00 AM - We arrive in Louisville at the Louisville Slugger Museum for a tour*. The first Louisville Slugger baseball bat was made by Andrew "Bud" Hillerich in 1884. Appropriately enough, the entrance to the museum is distinguished by a 120-foot, 68,000 pound steel version of his creation. You can view collections of baseball memorabilia before moving on to the Hillerich & Bradsby Co. manufacturing facility to see bats being produced. A short film presentation, interactive exhibits and batting cages are available. While here you’ll receive a souvenir "Mini Bat"* to take with you and we’ve also purchased a Box Lunch* for you to enjoy. (9:00 AM – Noon – includes time to enjoy lunch) Noon - It’s just a short drive to our next stop in Martinsville, IN. Relax and enjoy the ride. 2:00 PM - We arrive in Martinsville at Homestead Primitives for a tour*. Homestead is a mother/daughter business with a unique mix of arts & antiques. Located in an 1880’s farmhouse, they have an artist on site to give you a short informative program on the history & uses of gourds. We’ve even arranged for you to "take home" a gift from this unique attraction. (2:00 – 3:30 PM) 3:30 PM - We’re off for home with a stop at The Beef House for Dinner*. Don’t forget to change your watches back an hour upon entering Illinois & the Central Time Zone. 8-8:30 PM - Approximate arrival time back in Peoria. Tour Includes: Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation, Professional Escorts, Hotel Accommodations, Luggage Handling, All Attractions & Meals in bold print and marked with an asterisk*. Choice of Pickup Points for this trip are: PEORIA - Peoria Charter Waiting Room MORTON - Field Shopping Center NORMAL - Schnuck's off Raab Road CHAMPAIGN - Former Hobby Lobby / Church St. Side If you feel the Driver & Escort(s) have done a good job, it is appropriate to tip them. We suggest $3 per customer per day for the driver and $3 per customer per day for the escort(s) on this trip. Hotels Day #1 The Galt House 140 N 4th Street Louisville, KY 40202 (502) 589-5200 Days #2 & #3 Hampton Inn 985 Chambers Road Bardstown, KY 40004 (502) 349-0100 Cost Per Person: Single: $790.00 Double: $655.00 Triple: $605.00 Quad: $575.00 Please click Tour Policy |
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