New Tours

Groundhog Getaway, 1 Day, Punxsutawney Area Learn about PA's furry weather forecaster and "audition" to be one yourself! n  Learn about the tradition of Groundhog Day, meet its star, Punxsutawney Phil, who annually predicts the arrival of spring, and visit Gobbler's Knob where the annual Groundhog Day festivities take place.   n Plus learn about other means of predicting the weather including a variety of myths and traditions at the Weather Discovery Center where you will have the chance to "audition" to be a TV meteorologist. Stand in front of the "green screen", read from a script and point out weather hot spots while seeing what you look like to a viewing audience on a TV screen. The best forecasters take home a special treat! Try this as a fun mystery tour for your group any time of the year! Great as a family get-away as well. For an extended adveture see our multi-day version below!   Living the "Wild Life" in PA, 2-3 Days, Northern & Central PA regions PA's wild elk & Punxsutawney Phil! n Learn all about PA’s wild elk herd in Benezette and visit special viewing areas.   n  Visit Punxsutawney and meet Phil, PA’s most famous weather forecaster.  n  Additional options include a tour Straub’s Brewery where they make Groundhog Brew and have an “everlasting tap”, a local winery or two, Appalachian Arts Studio to see a chainsaw carving come to life, a museum of vintage automobiles and trophy game, and the Weather Discovery Center to learn about other weather legends and lore, and try your own hand at being a TV weather personality by standing in front of a green screen and reading from a script while seeing what you look like on TV. Prizes will be awarded to the best performances! n  Extended trips may include tour of Penn State University which is home to the famous Nittany Lion statue and an All-Sports Museum, and a wildlife sanctuary tour at Penn's Cave where you can also enjoy a boat tour of America's only all-water cavern! Additionally in Penns Creek is you can tour T&D's Cats of the World, an animal refuge specializing in exotic felines and wildlife. * Best May - October.

Art & Soul with Mural Highlights, 1-2 Days, Williamsport Area See the world's largest 3-D outdoor portrait mural and hear the stories behind the art!

n  One-day tours include artist-lead guided driving tour highlighting the city's art and architecture with visit to the largest 3-D portrait mural in the world where group members will receive 3-D glasses for viewing the mural and hear the stories behind the art form their artist guide. Plus visits to historic churches and an artist complex featuring artists at work.   n  We'll also include other sites pictured in the mural such as the Hiawatha Paddlewheeler riverboat.   n  Overnights include all these sites plus perhaps visits to the local culinary arts school for lunch and more hands-on activities and a visit to the Taber Museum  displaying a Tiffany-stained glass church window and art by Severin Roesen, one of Jackie Onassis favorites.   *   Available weekdays, year round

Holiday Know How Overnight, 2 Days, Lewisburg Area A trip full of holiday spirit!

n  Tour Sensational Sweets Chocolate factory and take home a sweet treat.   n  Enjoy a candlemakers workshop, demo at Colonial Candlecrafters.  n  Learn about tree decorating from the professionals at Country Farm & Home.  n  Tour Slifer House Victorian mansion tour plus make a Victorian paper star.  n  Make your own personalized bath salts at Pompeii Street Soap Company.  n  Enjoy a tour and tasting at Shade Mt. Winery with wassail and recipe.  n  Additional options include a reading of the modern classic, "A Cup of Christmas Tea".

PA Grand Canyon, Corning & Finger Lakes Fun, 3 Days Covered Wagon Rides, Train Excursion, Wineries & more!

n    Visit the Corning Museum of Glass and the Rockwell Museum of Western Art plus enjoy time exploring Corning's Historic Gaffer District downtown. n    Learn why the Finger Lakes Region is famous for its wines and enjoy tastings at two or more popular wineries. n    Enjoy a train ride, covered wagon rides and great views of the PA Grand Canyon Overlook in the Wellsboro area.  n    If time permits we can also include a visit to the Glenn Curtiss Museum or Soaring Museum to learn about aviation history. n    Accommodations provided at the Hampton Inn, Corning/Painted Post.  *   Available mid-May through late-October.

Train, Trolley & Tram Tour, 1 Day, Hershey Area This tour really keeps you moving!

n  Enjoy a scenic train excursion.    n  Hop aboard the Hershey town trolley and explore Hershey. n  Take the Great American Chocolate Tour ride in Hershey's Chocolate World.

Barnyards to Vineyards and Artisans in Between, 2 Days, Lewisburg Area This tour is part of our "Taste of Place" series.

n     Browse at a Farmers Market featuring food and craft vendors as well as Penn Dutch items.   n     Visit an artisan soap shoppe for a demo and gift for everyone.   n    Enjoy a presentation on growing and using herbs at a home and garden shoppe with seeds for everyone.   n     Visit two wineries for tour and tastings with a special tasting of wine mojitos with the recipe for everyone at one of the sites. n    Enjoy a workshop tour, demo and browsing at an artisan candlemaker.  n     Tour of a working sheep farm and make a craft from felted wool.          Plus dining options featuring the freshest local produce! Consider a gourmet meal in a mansion restaurant plus in the summer and fall we can also have a chef choose one seasonal item such as blueberries or squash to feature in each course of your meal. Or enjoy a meal at a winery or in a greenhouse for a unique experience! We can even offer a taste comparison of commercial and pastured chicken house to include lunch at the gourmet restaurant or on own at the Farmers Market.

Majestic Mountain Treasures Overnight, 2 Days, Bradford Area Let us introduce you to some favorite new sites!

n    Visit the Appalachian Arts Studio, in Ridgeway, PA, which is home to chainsaw carvers, potters, printmakers and more! If you wish, have the opportunity to get your hands dirty throwing clay. n    Explore the Seneca-Iroquois Museum and Seneca Allegany Casino, in Salamanca, NY. n    Tour the Eldred WWII Museum honoring those who worked round the clock in a local munitions plant as well as service heroes.  n    Marvel at the Kinzua Overlook with a new glass-bottomed Skywalk opening in the fall of 2010 for majestic mountain views! n    Plus perhaps visit BWP Bats in Brooksville, PA to see how local hardwood makes some of the best baseball bats in the world.

Rev It Up! Overnight Tour, 2 Days, Cenral & Southern PA A get together for the guys...and girls too!

n    Tour the the Harley-Davidson motorcycle plant in York to see the iconic bikes being made, plus browse the oldest Harley-Davdison dealership in PA featuring items for sale and  an antique motorcycle collection.  n  Visit the Antique Automobile Museum showcasing automobiles, motorcycles and buses.  n  Enjoy lunches at the Appalachian Brewing Company in Harrisburg including the brewery's special beverages. n  Explore Bill's Olde Bike Barn in Bloomsburg filled not only with motorcycle collections and memorabilia but also with collectibles from around the world including antique European carousel animals plus a special military display. n  Dinner at San Carlo's Restaurant in York.