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The Kentucky Derby is America's most extravagant springtime sports party, and one of her most celebrated events. While there is a horse race at the heart of this spectacle, there are many other intriguing aspects within this Louisville tradition. It is a festival and fashion show, it's about Bourbon and Horses, Mint Juleps and Riverboats. It's a chance of a lifetime, in a lifetime of chance, and it's high time you joined in the dance!

The Canadian Rockies Mountain Range spans the provinces of British Columbia and Alberta. With jagged, ice-capped peaks, including towering Mt. Robson, it's a region of alpine lakes, diverse wildlife, and outdoor recreation sites. Jasper National Park is famous for the accessible Athabasca Glacier and Banff National Park is known for the site of glacier-fed Lake Louise. Join Perkiomen Tours to experience Alberta's Canadian Rockies, Calgary, and more!

Chicago, aka the "Windy City", remains one of the premier tourist destinations in the Midwest. Over 45 million people visit Chicago every year to discover everything from world-renowned museums, jaw-dropping architecture, delicious food, and unbeatable shopping. We are staying in Chicago for 2 nights where you can enjoy free time or join us for some optional meals and attractions.

Come experience the best Ohio has to offer! From Amish buggy rides to historical mansions, to a modern-day city tour, to visiting the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, this tour has variety and truly something for everyone.

Experience this annual 4-day event taking place at the Historic Academy Center of the Arts Theatre in Downtown Lynchburg, VA. Each day is filled with Vegas-style shows that embody the heart and soul of the King of Rock n' Roll, Elvis Presley! We will enjoy "A Movie Night with Elvis", 5 shows, 2 After Parties, and some visits to local museums.

Fall is the perfect time to enjoy a trip to the cool mountains of Vermont. An abundance of autumn colors will lead us to the charming Middlebury Inn. Situated in the heart of Middlebury, VT, this historic Inn combines convenience with traditional elegance. We will have the opportunity to see many local attractions during our visit.

Iceland is a unique island at the top of the world, halfway between North America and Europe. A hot destination with a cool reputation! Join us for a unique vacation experience as we travel to Reykjavik, Iceland for Thanksgiving with European flare.

Join us as we travel to Northern Kentucky to celebrate the holidays in a unique way. This tour features The Ark Encounter and the Creation Museum…complete with seasonal exhibits! We've also included a few additional activities in the region to help get your holiday season off to a great start.

What better place to get into the true spirit of Christmas than Victorian Cape May? This seaside town is transformed into a Dickens village for the holidays with garlands of fragrant greens and twinkling lights.

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Great Experience booked thru Perkiomen... - Statue City Cruises

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What to bring: A quarter! or a dollar (this comes up later) Getting tickets: We walked up to... read more

On the ticket it said to arrive one 1h before our time slot. Per chance we were there one and a... read more

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Pros: *Great bus accommodation and pick up at Valley Plaza, Catasauquia Rd. Bethlehem, Pennsburg, Pa *Just under 2hrs under 2hrs bus ride to take the Statue Cruises Ferry at Liberty State Park *Professional and friendly driver "Ed" *On time pick up and drop off at designated location *Statue of Liberty with informative self-guided audio tour and pedestal access *Plenty of personal time to tour both Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, nice souveniers on the island *Snacks available aboard the boat Cons: *Long line at security checks *Any size backpacks even for small backpacks for toddlers are not allowed access on the pedestal/crown and need to be placed in the locker for $ 2 for 2hrs * Pricey meals on the island

Kevin was one of the most enjoyable, knowledgeable guides we’ve had ever. Great with kids. Even when our three kids were driving us crazy, Kevin was making jokes and keeping things light while educating our entire group moving things along at great pace. Never bored and had fun .

The whole process getting out to the statue is a nightmare. Poor signage coupled with people trying to sell statue boat rides, make the process of buying a ticket confusing. The tickets are actually sold inside an old fort. Be prepared to wait about 45 minutes for grounds only tickets, as all other are sold out. Then be prepared to wait over two hours in security lines, like I did. Why are the lines so long? Because a portion of them are not roped off and people just keep cutting into the line ahead of you. I'm here to see a statue, not to be a police officer. The airport style security took forever. If each security line had its own metal detector, instead of two lines sharing one, the process would move much faster. The actual boats out to the statue look like they should be in a museum. They look very old and there is only one entrance/exit. This makes boarding and unloading very time consuming. The statue is a must see, but the whole process of getting there is so inconvenient and inefficient, that it just has to be a government managed operation.

Statue Cruises is the official ferry line that takes you to Liberty Island and Ellis Island. You cannot get on Liberty Island to the Statue unless you go through Statue Cruises. They have 2 locations to board the ferries--one in Manhattan in Battery Park (Clinton Castle) and the other in New Jersey in Liberty State Park. We boarded the ferry in Manhattan. We took the subway from Midtown to Bowling Green station. When we exited, there were people right there guiding you where to go to purchase or pick up tickets. We had Crown access tickets and went to the Will Call window. The lady at the counter was friendly and helpful. We asked some other people who worked there a few questions and they were also helpful. We had to pass through security before getting on the boat. The first stop is Liberty Island. When you are done there, you wait to board a boat which stops first at Ellis Island. You can either get off at Ellis or stay on and return to Battery Park. Once you exit at Battery Park you cannot get on again. The boat operators were efficient and kept the line moving so people got on quickly. The ride was smooth and didn't take very long. There is a place onboard the boats where you can purcahse snacks and drinks if you need something.

My husband took me on a trip to New York City for my birthday this year and we decided to do the tourist view of downtown Manhattan. Of course this includes visiting Lady Liberty and Ellis island! We got lucky with a gorgeous partly sunny day and the boat cruise itself was glorious. Keep in mind the boat's boarding process is a bit hectic, not organized at all, however, once you are on the boat and find a good seat, the view is spectacular. Upon reaching Liberty Island, seeing the Statue of Liberty up close really reminds you of your patriotism. I actually got emotional seeing her up close! There is a sense of pride that washes over you. It was spectacular. Ellis island was very interesting as they go over the history of all the people who came through there hundreds of years earlier. You feel the energy of those "huddled masses" when you visit. It's a must do if you come to New York City as a tourist.

The ferry stops at Liberty Island and Ellis Island. I recommend you stop on both islands. On Liberty Island you have access to an audio guide (free and in several languages) explaining very well the history of construction of Statue of Liberty with some small stories. But ATTENTION it does not give you access to the inside of the Statue of Liberty, for this you have to book in advance (1 to 2 weeks). This is another ticket. Then the museum at Ellis ISland is really very interesting. There are 3 exhibitions. The most interesting lasts almost 2 hours I would say, the others can be done faster. Here too there are free audio guides and in several languages. There is also a restaurant inside. I took the boat around 9am, there was nobody so the security check was done quickly and very little wait. But past 10am we can see the boats with more and more people. Don't forget your camera!

The Perkiomen Valley:  Where Four Counties Come Together

2024 Barn Tour & Annual Meeting

Friday, June 7 – Sunday, June 9, 2024

Please join HBFF for our 2024 Barn Tour and Annual Meeting in the Perkiomen Valley of southeastern Pennsylvania, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, June 7 through 9.  We will be touring barns and structures in three counties on nine sites that range from a 1757 Colonial mansion to a 1909 bank barn with a massive forebay truss system.  This year’s tour is a mix of working farms, historic sites, and private residential properties.  All of our tour stops will illustrate a long tradition of agriculture in each of the major watersheds of the Perkiomen Valley.  Factors such as transportation networks, the proximity to urban areas, and technological developments all played a role in the growth of local farming in the Perkiomen region.  In addition, there are various common threads running through different sets of tour sites, such as closeness to significant creeks, the presence of mill structures, former dairying activities, Germanic roof framing, major additions or alterations to barns, and preserved farmland.

Our headquarters for Friday’s registration, dinner, and Annual Meeting will be the Schwenkfelder Library and Heritage Center in Pennsburg, Montgomery County.  Friday will also feature a drive-on-your-own tour of a working farm near Hosensack, Lehigh County and a historic house near Sumneytown along the Ridge Valley Creek.  Following our Annual Meeting, we will have a panel discussion exploring farming in the Perkiomen Valley, past and present, local farmland preservation, and the conservation of farm structures and artifacts with some long-time area residents with experience in these topics.

The Saturday bus tour (via school buses) will visit five barns in different parts of the Perkiomen Valley with a lunch stop at the Mennonite Heritage Center in Harleysville.  Sunday will be a casual drive-on-your-own tour of two additional barns in the mid-Skippack Valley in central Montgomery County.  One of these is on a small horse farm, and the other is a vernacular museum preserving antique tools, equipment, and other ephemera of local agrarian heritage.  Details for tour registration can be found in the links below.  Please have your registration postmarked by May 7, 2024.  We hope to see you in June!

Douglas A. Rotondo                                                                                                                    2024 Tour Coordinator & HBFF Secretary

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FIRST DAY: 6/24 – LAST DAY 8/16

• Week 1 : June 24th to June 28th
• Week 2 : July 1st to July 5th
• Week 3 : July 8th to July 12th
• Week 4 : July 15th to July 19th
• Week 5 : July 22nd to July 26th
• Week 6 : July 29th to August 2nd
• Week 7 : August 5th to August 9th
• Week 8 : August 12th to August 16th

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ENROLL IN MULTIPLE SESSIONS AND SAVE!

• $3360 Total ($420/week)
• $2610 Total ($435/week)
• $1800 Total ($450/week)
• $930 Total ($465/week)

Perkiomen Pines is pleased to offer optional Early and/or Late Care programs to our camp families for a reasonable fee.

Early Care: $60/week | Late Care: $60/week | Early AND Late Care: $105/week | “Drop-In”: $25/session

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EARLY/LATE CARE is purchased online under “Additional Options”

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Sunday, March 10th 1pm-2pm Sunday, April 7th 1pm-2pm Sunday, May 5th 1pm-pm

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Ellis island & statue of liberty - 4/27/24 (sat) - sold out (alternate date available - 10/6/24), ellis island & statue of liberty april 27, 2024 (sat) $107 adult / $104 senior (62+) / $91 child (2-11).

Price includes transportation, ticket for round trip ferry, access to the Ellis Island Immigration Museum, access to the Statue of Liberty Museum, and an audio guide for both islands.

No Crown or Pedestal Access. Groups are unable to obtain Crown or Pedestal access tickets.

Depart Allentown, PA (Calvary Temple)

Depart Bethlehem, PA (L.V.I.P)

Depart William Penn Park & Ride – Lot C-1

Arrive Liberty State Park – Jersey City, NJ

Free time at Ellis Island & Liberty Island

Ferry Ticket with Museums and Audio Guide for both islands included

Depart Jersey City, NJ

Approximate arrival in the Lehigh Valley Area at 6:30pm

• Access to the grounds of Liberty Island & Ellis Island
• Audio Guide for Liberty Island & Ellis Island
• Entry to Statue of Liberty Museum & Ellis Island Immigration Museum

Ellis Island & Immigration Museum

First opened on January 1, 1892 as the nation’s first premier federal immigration station. Visitors of all ages are welcome to explore this free attraction in New York and learn about the experiences of over 12 million immigrants once they completed their voyage across the Atlantic Ocean and head into the United States.

Immigration Museum: With three different floors displaying ancient artifacts such as luggage immigrants brought from home, accounts from famous immigrants, historical photographs, antique news clippings, and political cartoons, the Ellis Island Immigration Museum captures American history unlike any other national monument. The tour is self-guided and self-paced.

Liberty Island & Statue of Liberty Museum

Liberty Island is home to a beautiful park, an innovative museum, and America’s most iconic symbol of promise and possibility. As you explore the grounds, take in Lady Liberty from different angles noting her design details, see how her appearance changes with the light.

The Statue of Liberty Museum is an experience unto itself. Full of incredible exhibits, the Museum gives color and context to the Statue and houses her original torch. Before you depart, be sure to visit the Liberty Vista atop the Museum for breathtaking view of the Statue and New York Harbor.

Food, Beverages & Accessibility

Food & Beverages: There are concession stands and gift stores on both Liberty & Ellis Island. You can take your own food to the island; large coolers are NOT permitted past security.

Accessibility: Telephones, restrooms, picnic tables, water fountains, concession counters and public building entrances are wheelchair accessible.

Price subject to change

Hershey Gardens, Chocolate World & Trolley Works - 5/7/24 (Tue)

Hershey gardens, chocolate world & trolley works may 7, 2024 (tue) $157 adult / $150 child (2-11).

Price includes transportation, Hershey Gardens admission, lunch at Fenicci’s of Hershey, Chocolate World Chocolate Tour, and Hershey Trolley Works ride.

Arrive Hershey, PA

Admission to Hershey Gardens

Lunch included at Fenicci’s of Hershey

Hershey Chocolate World Chocolate Tour & Hershey Trolley Works

Depart Hershey, PA

Approximate return to the Lehigh Valley 7:30pm

Hershey Gardens

Hershey Gardens opened in 1937 with Milton Hershey’s request to “create a nice garden of roses.” More than 80 years later, the small rose garden has blossomed into 23 acres of botanical beauty providing visitors with unique experiences and enriching opportunities.

Overlooking the town of Hershey, Hershey Gardens features a breathtaking assortment of flowers and shrubs, a stately collection of rare, signature trees, and various programs designed to delight visitors of all ages.

Indulge your senses in the color and variety of our brilliant seasonal displays and theme gardens, including the indoor, tropical Butterfly Atrium and the hands-on Children’s Garden.

Hershey Chocolate World

Step inside a sweet experience for your senses, where there’s chocolate in the air and dessert is always on the menu. Sip milkshakes, become a chocolatier, be a kid in a candy store … all at HERSHEY’S CHOCOLATE WORLD Attraction!

Hershey Chocolate Tour

See, feel, hear and smell the delicious transformation from bean to HERSHEY’S famous chocolate. Then, enjoy a FREE sample.

Hershey Trolley Works

All Aboard!  Watch as the inspiring story of Milton Hershey and his HERSHEY’S Chocolate unfolds, between the historic landmarks just outside your window and the charismatic conductors sharing incredible-but-true stories!

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum - 5/9/24 (Thu)

Intrepid sea, air & space museum may 9, 2024 (thu) $113 adult / $110 senior (65+) / $99 child (2-11).

Price includes transportation and admission to Intrepid Museum Complex: USS Intrepid, USS Growler Submarine & Space Shuttle Pavilion

This is a Walking Tour.

Arrive Intrepid Museum Complex, New York, NY

Free time for lunch and exploring

Depart New York, NY

Approximate return to the Lehigh Valley Area at 5:45pm

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

Complex is a dynamic, interactive and educational journey for all ages. The museum’s mission is to honor our heroes, educate the public and inspire our youth.

Aircraft Carrier Intrepid

Launched in 1943, the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid fought in World War II, surviving five kamikaze attacks and one torpedo strike. The ship later served in the Cold War and Vietnam. Intrepid was decommissioned in 1974.

Space Shuttle Pavilion

The Space Shuttle Pavilion highlights the space shuttle Enterprise , the prototype NASA orbiter that paved the way for the space shuttle program. Seventeen dynamic exhibit zones feature original artifacts, photographs, audio and films.

USS Growler

The USS Growler is the only American diesel-powered strategic missile submarine open to the public. The Growler offers museum visitors a firsthand look at life aboard a submarine and a close-up inspection of the once “top-secret” missile command center

Handicapped Access and Dining Information

Intrepid offers handicapped access via elevators to the Hangar Deck and Flight Deck from Pier 86 and Third Deck. The Concorde and the Growler are NOT wheelchair accessible.

There are concessions available on the grounds to purchase food and drink.

Washington DC - National Zoo - 5/18/24 (Sat)

Washington dc | national zoo may 18, 2024 (sat) $100 adult / $94 child (2-11).

Price includes transportation and day on own at the zoo

Arrive Washington, DC – National Zoo

Free Time on own at National Zoo

Depart Washington DC

Approximate return to Lehigh Valley at 9:30pm

National Zoo

About 1,500 animals from 300 different species can be seen in indoor and outdoor exhibits throughout the National Zoo. Some of the exhibits show animals that live in the same part of the world, others highlight a variety of animals in a taxonomic group, such as birds and great apes, and others feature animals all on their own.  Animal Exhibits are open from 10am – 6pm.  Check at the Visitor’s Center near Connecticut Ave to see schedule of day’s activities and films being shown.

Auntie Ann’s and Carvel Ice Cream, Mane Grill, Sbarro and Food Trucks in various locations

Attractions

• The Good of the Hive Mural (FREE)
• Me and the Bee Playground (FREE)
• The Tide Pool
• Speedwell Conservation Carousel ($3.50)

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access – All Zoo exhibits are wheelchair-accessible. However, please be aware that the Zoo is located on hilly terrain in Rock Creek Park.

Wheelchair and Electronic Vehicle Rental – There is no charge for non-motorized wheelchairs.  Electronic convenience vehicles are available for a rental fee of $30. They are available on a first-come first-served basis. A state-issued driver’s license is required to rent and operate an electronic convenience vehicle.

Brooklyn Pizza Tour - 5/21/24 (Tue)

Brooklyn pizza tour may 21, 2024 (tue) $195 adult / $190 child (2-11).

Price includes transportation, 4 ½ hour guided tour of Brooklyn as well as two stops at Grimaldi’s Under the Brooklyn Bridge, L&B Spumoni Gardens, and (2) slices and a soda at each location.

Arrive New York, NY

Guided Brooklyn Pizza Tour

Approximate return to the Lehigh Valley Area at 5:30pm

What You’ll Do & See

• Cover pizza and Brooklyn from one end to the other!
• Enjoy award winning, Neapolitan-style pizza at Grimaldi’s under the Brooklyn Bridge where’s there’s NO waiting on line!
• You’ll love the legendary Sicilian-style pizza at L&B Spumoni Gardens in Bensonhurst.
• Visit famous movie locations like Saturday Night Fever, Goodfellas, The French Connection, The Warriors, Annie Hall and more!
• Experience a full audio-visual, multimedia presentation on the screens of the bus!
• Take pictures with iconic views of the Brooklyn Bridge on the waterfront.
• Stroll the famous boardwalk in Coney Island!
• Enjoy incredible views of the Brooklyn, Manhattan, Williamsburg and Verrazano-Narrows Bridges.
• Learn about your favorite Brooklyn-born celebrities!
• See the Brooklyn Army Terminal where Elvis shipped off to Germany in 1958.
• View million dollar homes along Shore Road in Bay Ridge including the famous “Gingerbread House.”
• Experience parts of Brooklyn you won’t get anywhere else! As Brooklynites, we’ll take you off the beaten path.

Green Dragon Farmer's Market & Kitchen Kettle Village - 5/24/24 (Fri)

Green dragon farmer’s market & kitchen kettle village may 24, 2024 (fri) $74 adult / $70 child (2-11).

Price includes transportation, free time on own at Kitchen Kettle Village and Green Dragon Farmer’s Market

Bring along a cooler to bring home those delicious food purchases.

Arrive Kitchen Kettle Village – Time on own

Arrive Green Dragon Farmer’s Market – Time on own

Depart Green Dragon

Approximate arrival in the Lehigh Valley Area at 6:00pm

Kitchen Kettle Village

With a range, 30 kettles, and a half-dozen recipes a jelly business was born in 1954.

Located in the little town of Intercourse.  It boasts unique shops, where artisans sell their country wares.  The village consists of over 40 shops and restaurants.

Green Dragon Farmer’s Market

Held every Friday in Ephrata, Lancaster County, PA.  It is an indoor and outdoor shopping experience.  Thousands of local shoppers have visited this local attraction since 1932 for their weekly shopping from over 400 local growers, merchants and artisans. With a long and unique history, the market continues to grow as a family-owned business years later.

Located on a thirty-acre site in the heart of the Pennsylvania Dutch Country featuring seven large market buildings and many other smaller shops, the Green Dragon merchants offer everything from “soup to nuts”.

Baltimore Inner Harbor - With or Without National Aquarium - 6/1/24 (Sat)

Baltimore inner harbor june 1, 2024 (sat) $135 adult / $125 senior (65+) / $119 child (2-11) with aquarium $90 adult / $74 child (2-11) without aquarium.

Price includes transportation, admission to Baltimore’s National Aquarium (if purchased), and time on own at the Inner Harbor

Arrive Baltimore, MD

Depart Baltimore Inner Harbor

Approximate arrival in the Lehigh Valley Area at 9:00pm

Baltimore Inner Harbor

Baltimore is a town for explorers, artists and dreamers. If you are looking for things to do in Baltimore that will awaken your senses, inspire new thinking and spark your spirit of adventure, you will find it here.

Baltimore Inner Harbor is a sightseeing hub, home to Maryland Science center with a planetarium and observatory, and the National Aquarium, featuring giant turtles, dolphins and electric eels. The Top of the World Observation Level offers sweeping views of the city, while a collection of historic warships are dock below. Power Plant Live! is a complex of bars, eateries and music venues in a former power station.

National Aquarium

Transport yourself to the underwater wonders of the world at the National Aquarium. Ranked as one the nation’s top three aquariums, the aquarium offers awe-inspiring exhibits that are sure to wow you. Located in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, you will find thousands of species in award-winning habitats. From colorful aquatic characters like sharks, dolphins, exotic fish to diverse collections of plants and animals like crocodiles, birds and reptiles, the National Aquarium delivers a memorable experience for people of any age.

Bronx Zoo - 6/9/24 (Sun)

Bronx zoo june 9, 2024 (sun) $112 adult /$108 senior (65+) / $98 child (2-11).

Price includes transportation and admission ticket with unlimited rides & attractions (based on availability).

Arrive Bronx, NY

Free time on own at Zoo

Depart Bronx, NY

Approximate return to Lehigh Valley at 6:30pm

The Zoo is located on 265 acres. The Bronx Zoo exhibits more than 5,000 animals. There are over 600 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates and 1,500 species of plants. Every year hundreds of animals are born at this Zoo. The zoo is a self-guided tour. Routes are informative, and well-marked.

Exhibits & Attractions

Here is a sampling of exhibits and attractions currently at the Zoo:

Do not be disappointed if the animal you came to see is not on exhibit. Many animals are sensitive to the weather and other conditions. There are many exhibits that you can see in any kind of weather. Ride and attraction availability subject to weather, capacity, mechanical, and/or animal-related issues.

All buildings are wheelchair-accessible. A limited number of wheelchairs and strollers are available for rent at each entrance on a first-come, first-served basis.

Dining and Shopping

Main locations for food and gifts at Dancing Crane Plaza will be open daily, with adjusted operations. Dancing Crane Café will be open for take-out only, and the expansive Plaza seating area has been rearranged for plenty of picnic tables at appropriate social distancing. Several other foodservice and snack locations will be open throughout the park, based on weather and daily attendance. The Bronx Zoo Store will be open and zoo staff will assist with guest entry and shopping for appropriate social distancing. Use the mobile site when you visit for food and shopping locations: BronxZoo.com/Today

Cape May - Land & Sea - 6/15/24 (Sat)

Cape may land & sea june 15, 2024 (sat) $130 adult / $124 child (2-11).

Price includes transportation, 2 ½ hour Dolphin Watch Cruise, Free Time at Washington Street Mall area for lunch, shopping and exploring the town. This is a Walking Tour.

Depart Quakertown, PA (Park & Ride Route 663)

Arrive Cape May, NJ

Dolphin Watch Cruise

Free time on own at Washington Street Mall

Depart Cape May, NJ

Approximate arrival in Lehigh Valley at 8:00pm

Cape May Whale Watcher

Experience Cape May in a completely new way! Join us aboard the Cape May Whale Watcher for a 2 hour Dolphin Watch Cruise as we cruise around the island of Cape May, NJ. See Victorian homes, Cape May Lighthouses and many other points of interest as your Captain narrates the tour with historical facts.

Along the way, we will encounter the dolphins, which have made this trip famous. See our local dolphins in their pristine environment and learn about their habits and habitat all while enjoying our large, comfortable super cruiser and a Danish with coffee or juice, which is included.

Washington Street Mall

The shops of Cape May’s Washington Street Mall are privately or family owned. Several have been in the same families for generations. Awnings are still cranked down to shelter merchandise from the morning sun. Merchants can still be seen sweeping the sidewalks in front of their shops. Ice cream parlors, sidewalk cafes, and restaurants are everywhere offering an oasis of refreshment. Flowers abound. In the summer, the Mall is the place to explore and shop or eat. Enjoy the many find stores and restaurants on Cape Mays Washington Street Mall, where shopping and dining is a pleasure. With knowledgeable merchants, many special services and a large variety of merchandise at great prices, you will discover Cape May’s year round charm. In addition to its charming old buildings, Cape May’s Washington Street Mall boasts several architecturally significant buildings and contains the largest collection of wealthy Victorian summer cottages and hotels in existence.

Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre 'The Full Monty' - 6/19/24 (Wed)

“the full monty” at dutch apple dinner theatre june 19, 2024 (wed) $147 adult.

Price includes transportation, lunch, and show.

Arrive Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre – Lancaster, PA

Buffet Lunch included

Show “The Full Monty”

Depart Lancaster, PA

Approximate return to the Lehigh Valley area at 5:45 pm

Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre

The Dutch Apple Dinner Theater is located in the heart of Lancaster County.  It features professional, full-length Broadway musicals and comedies and delicious meals. Now, in its 37th year, Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre consistently provides top quality productions, award-winning food and exceptional service to over 150,000 guests annually. The theatre seats 328 and features a simple yet sophisticated charm you won’t find in many theatres.

“The Full Monty”

A funny and heartfelt story about six unemployed steel workers who come up with a bold way to make some quick cash. In the process, they find renewed self-esteem, friendship, have fun, and triumph over their nerves…and their clothes!

  Rated PG-13 for mature themes and language .

Approximate Run Time: 2 Hours and 15 Minutes

Longwood Gardens 'Festival of Fountains' - 6/22/24 (Sat)

Longwood gardens festival of fountains june 22, 2024 (sat) $99 adult / $96 senior (62+) / $80 child (2-11).

Price includes transportation and admission to Longwood Gardens. This is a Walking Tour.

Arrive Kennett Square, PA

Free time on your own at Longwood Gardens

Depart Kennett Square, PA

Approximate arrival in Lehigh Valley Area at 6:30pm

Longwood Gardens

Longwood Gardens is one of the world’s greatest gardens. Longwood’s story is one of legacy, innovation, and stewardship. The Gardens of a living expression of all that our founder, Pierre S du Pont, found inspiring, meaningful, and beautiful. From the intricate fountain systems to the meticulous gardens to the architectural grandeur, awe-inspiring discoveries await at every turn. Years before it was a public garden, the land on which Longwood Gardens stands was home to the native Lenni Lenape tribe and Quaker farmers. Since then, the land has undergone significant transformation to become a magnificent property that is enjoyed by more than a million guests each year.

Festival of Fountains

Stroll through our gardens awash in brilliantly blooming annuals and perennials, or find a quiet, shaded spot among our towering trees to our serene woodland paths. Looking to make a splash? Head to our spectacular Main Fountain Garden, where fountains spin and soar during our daily fountain performances, giving “refreshing” a whole new meaning.

Dining Options

The Café features a selection of ready-to-eat sandwiches & salads, hot entrée selections, freshly prepared desserts, and of course, the famous Longwood Gardens Mushroom Soup. Children’s meals available.

Visiting Tips

Wear Comfortable shoes and dress for the outdoors. Longwood Gardens is a rain or shine, indoor and outdoor experience.

  Motorized scooters and wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis in the Visitor Center for a minimal fee.

9/11 Memorial & Museum - 6/23/24 (Sun)

9/11 memorial & museum june 23, 2024 (sun) $116 adult / $109 senior (65+) / $98 child (2-11).

Price includes transportation and timed-entrance admission to 9/11 Museum (group must enter together), Memorial & Museum Store, lunch on own and free time to explore the area.

Arrive New York, NY – 9/11 Memorial & Museum – 11:00am timed entry

Free time on your own at 9/11 Memorial & Museum

Approximate arrival in Lehigh Valley Area  at 6:15pm

9/11 Memorial Museum

The Museum displays artifacts associated with the events of 9/11, while presenting stories of loss and recovery. The National September 11 Memorial Museum serves as the country’s principle institution concerned with exploring implications of the events of 9/11, documenting the impact of those events and deploring 9/11’s continuing significance. The Museum’s 110,000 square feet of exhibition space is located within the archaeological heart of the World Trade Center site-telling the story of 9/11 through multimedia displays, archives, narratives and a collection of monumental and authentic artifacts. The loves of every victim of the 2001 and 1993 attacks will be commemorated as visitors have the opportunity to learn about the men, women, and children who died.

9/11 Memorial

Your ticket also includes this tribute of remembrance and honor to the nearly 3,000 people killed in the terror attacks. The Memorial’s twin reflecting pools are each nearly an acre in size and feature the largest manmade waterfalls in the North America. The pools sit within the footprints where the Twin Towers once stood. The names of every person who died in the 2001 and 1993 attaches are inscribed into bronze panels edging the Memorial pools, a powerful reminder of the largest loss of life resulting from a foreign attach on American soil and the greatest single loss of rescue personnel in American history.

Nearby Attractions

Point Pleasant, NJ & Jenkinson's Aquarium - 7/8/24 (Mon)

Point pleasant, nj & jenkinson’s aquarium july 8, 2024 (mon) $108 adult / $103 senior (62+) / $90 child (2-11).

Price includes transportation, 10:15am timed-entrance to Jenkinson’s Aquarium and free time at beach & boardwalk. Beach fee included in price.

Arrive Point Pleasant Beach, NJ – Jenkinson’s Aquarium

Timed-entry to Aquarium at 10:15am

Point Pleasant Beach, NJ – Free time at the beach & boardwalk

Depart Point Pleasant, NJ

Approximate arrival in the Lehigh Valley Area at 8:15pm

Jenkinson’s Aquarium

Jenkinson’s Aquarium is a privately owned facility located on the boardwalk in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ.

Opening in June of 1991, Jenkinson’s Aquarium has proven to be a valuable educational and recreational resource, as evidenced by its growing popularity. The aquarium is dedicated to educating the public on all aspects of marine life and conservation. Each exhibit is designed to promote awareness of the animals, their habitats and conservation.

Exhibits such as Atlantic sharks, Pacific sharks, coral reefs, penguins, and seals give you the opportunity to get up close to animals from around the globe. Another attraction, the touch tank, allows visitors to touch live animals ranging from a sea star to a sting ray!

Jenkinson’s Beach & Boardwalk

Relax in the sun or rest under one of our shady palm trees while listening to the sound of the waves of the Atlantic Ocean hitting the shore.

Jenkinson’s beach is open daily, weather permitting, from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day. Lifeguards are on duty from 9:30 am until 5:30 pm when the beach is open. (Swimming is prohibited when lifeguards are not on duty.)

Jenkinson’s Boardwalk is an approximate mile long destination on the Jersey Shore with a wide variety of activities perfect for the whole family. Attractions include an Aquarium, Amusement Park, arcades and games of chance. There are three mini-golf courses, batting cages, and sweet shops to satisfy your sweet tooth. Enjoy Oceanside dining or grab a quick bite to eat at one of the many concessions.

Beach Prices

Admission to the beach is included with Jenkinson’s Aquarium admission.

Beach chairs and umbrellas are available to rent on first-come, first-served basis. Beach chairs are $10.00 and umbrellas are $11.00. (Prices subject to change)

Beach Rules & Regulations

• Beach badges must be displayed at all times. There is a NO REFUND policy for lost beach badges.
• Absolutely NO containers with alcoholic beverages will be allowed on the beach at any time. All coolers are subject to inspection.
• Outside food, drinks and/or coolers are NOT permitted on the beach after closing.
• NO glass containers are permitted on the beach.

River Lady Cruise & Smithville Village - 7/17/24 (Wed) - SOLD OUT

River lady cruise & smithville village july 17, 2024 (wed) $157 adult.

Price includes round trip transportation, an extended luncheon cruise aboard River Lady Paddlewheel Riverboat and free time in Smithville Village

River Lady Paddlewheel Riverboat Lunch Cruise

Arrive Smithville Village – Smithville, NJ – time on own

Depart Smithville Village – Smithville, NJ

Approximate return to Lehigh Valley at 7:30pm

River Lady Paddleboat Luncheon Cruise

Come sail with us for an elegant lunch, as we cruise on the beautiful Toms River and Barnegat Bay for 3hrs. The captain will present a fascinating extended narration, of the history of this lovely area. Enjoy a delicious meal, which features your choice of five entrees, complete from salad to dessert.

Sample lunch menu choices: Chicken Marsala, Chicken Francese, Filet of Salmon, or Penne Vodka. All meals come complete with salad, vegetables, potato, bread and butter. Coffee and tea served with dessert. There is a cash bar with beer, champagne, wine and soft drinks.

Smithville Village

Historic Smithville started as a simple, one room, stagecoach stop. Over the last 50 years, it has blossomed into a wonderful memory-making way to spend a day or two! When entering any of our 60 shoppes you will feel the hometown, small business feel. Wander along our cobblestone walkways and over our footbridges to discover a village that seems as if it were frozen in time. The carefully manicured grounds and attention to detail make Historic Smithville a breath of fresh air and a place you will want to visit again and again.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art & The Cloisters - 7/23/24 (Tue)

Metropolitan museum of art & the cloisters july 23, 2024 (tue) $133 adult / $124 senior (65+) / $109 child (2-11).

Price includes transportation, Guided Highlights Tour at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and a self-guided tour at the Cloisters.

Met Museum of Art – One Hour Guided Highlights Tour

Free time on own at the Met – lunch on own

Self-guided tour of the Cloisters

Approximate return to the Lehigh Valley Area at 7:15pm

The Metropolitan Museum of Art presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy. The Museum lives in two iconic sites in New York City—The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is located at Fifth Ave and 82nd St. in New York City. Its collection includes more than three million works of art spanning 5,000 years of world culture, from prehistory to the present. There are 3 levels. Ground Level includes Costume Institute, The Robert Lehman Collection, The Uris Center, Auditorium and Library. The first floor houses the American Wing, Arms and Armor, Arts of Africa, Oceania and the Americas, Egyptian Art, European Sculpture and Decorative Arts, Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium, Great Hall, Greek and Roman Art, Medieval Art, The Robert Lehman Collection and 20th Century Art. The second floor consists of The American Wing, Ancient Near Eastern Art, Asian Art, Chinese Art, Drawings, Prints and Photographs, European Paintings, Greek and Roman Art, Islamic Art, Japanese Art, Musical Instruments, 19th Century European Paintings and Sculpture, 20th Century Art, and South and Southeast Asian Art.

The Cloisters

The Cloisters is the branch of The Metropolitan Museum of Art devoted to the art and architecture of medieval Europe. It was assembled from architectural elements, both domestic and religious, that date from the twelfth through the fifteenth century. The building and its cloistered gardens—located in Fort Tryon Park in northern Manhattan—are treasures in themselves, effectively part of the collection housed there.

Accessibility at The Met Cloisters is somewhat limited for wheelchair and stroller users and others who need step-free access due to the building’s landmark status. A free shuttle service is available to visitors requiring step-free access to enter the building.

The Met Dining Options

The American Wing Cafe

This soaring pavilion with views of American masterworks is a great spot to enjoy coffee, wine, beer, or another beverage with a snack.

Petrie Court Cafe

This cafe—located in a spectacular sculpture gallery—offers drinks and light fare .

Great Hall Balcony Cafe

Convenient pick-me-ups including bánh mì sandwiches, sushi, light snacks, and beverages.

The Met Dining Room

Enjoy an upscale meal with views of Central Park, featuring a seasonal menu from chef Bill Telepan. Reservations are strongly recommended. Use OpenTable, call (212) 570-3975

The Cantor Roof Garden Bar

Enjoy cocktails and snacks with a stunning view of Central Park, and magical sunsets on Friday and Saturday evenings in the summer and early fall. The Roof Garden may close on short notice due to bad weather.

Cloisters Dining Options

The Met Cloisters’ Trie Cafe menu evokes the exhibition  Rich Man, Poor Man  with special food and drink.

The Met Fifth Avenue

Accessible entrances are located at Fifth Avenue and 81st Street.

The Met Cloisters

Accessibility at The Met Cloisters is somewhat limited for wheelchair users and others who need step-free access due to the building’s landmark status. From the main entrance to the admissions desk there are approximately 60 stairs as well as smaller staircases and cobblestones when exiting the Museum. A free shuttle service is available to visitors requiring step-free access to enter the building.

Coney Island - Free Time on Own - 8/12/24 (Mon)

Coney island – free time on own august 12, 2024 (mon) $90 adult / $85 child (2-11).

Price includes transportation and free time on own at Coney Island.

*Day is on own. Plan ahead with any attractions tickets and reservations you wish to visit.

Arrive Brooklyn, NY – Free time on own at Coney Island

Depart Brooklyn, NY

Approximate arrival in the Lehigh Valley Area at 8:00pm

Coney Island

Located just a little over an hour from the glitz and glamour of Manhattan, you can be transported to the old-school amusement of Brooklyn’s storied Coney Island. The destination offers thrills, sun, surf and a unique brand of entertainment that will feel worlds away from the rest of the City. Home to the Cyclone (the legendary wooden roller coaster) and Luna Park amusement park, the New York Aquarium, the original Nathan’s Famous, the Brooklyn Cyclones minor league baseball team, a world-renowned boardwalk and, of course, beautiful Atlantic beaches.

Drop-off / Pick-up Location

The bus will drop off and pickup at 1904 Surf Ave.

Rides & Attractions

• Luna Park, Scream Zone & The Cyclone Roller Coaster
• The New York Aquarium at Coney Island
• Deno’s Wonder Wheel Park
• The Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk
• Eldorado Bumper Cars and Arcade
• Brooklyn Cyclones
• Beach & Boardwalk – New York City Department Of Parks and Recreation
• Abe Stark Rink
• Coney Island USA- Home of the Coney Island Circus Sideshow, the Coney Island Museum, Freak Bar and more!!!

Coney Island is the birthplace of the hot-dog, and there is no shortage of places to eat here. Some favorites are:

Tom’s Coney Island  – 1229 Boardwalk W.

Footprints Cafe  – 1521 Surf Ave.

Gargiulo’s  – 2911 West 15th Street

Parkview Diner  – 2939 Cropsey Ave.

Nathan’s Famous  – 1310 Surf Ave. & 1129 Boardwalk

Totonnos Pizzeria Napolitano – 1524 Neptune Ave.

Ruby’s Bar and Grill  – 1213 Riegelmann Boardwalk

Coney Island and Coney Island Boardwalk – located on Atlantic Ocean, from W. 37th Street to Ocean Parkway

Brighton Beach – located on Atlantic Ocean, from Ocean Parkway to Corbin Place

Gettysburg: A Civilian Experience - 8/16/24 (Fri)

Gettysburg: a civilian experience august 16, 2024 (fri) $158 adult / $153 child (2-11).

Price includes transportation, admission to Gettysburg Beyond the Battle Museum with educational program, Guided Battlefield tour focusing on the civilians, Jennie Wade House, Shriver House Museum and a boxed lunch.

Gettysburg Beyond the Battle Museum with educational program and museum visit

Boxed lunch included

Licensed Battlefield Guide with focus on the civilians

Jennie Wade House

Guided tour at Shriver House Museum

Depart Gettysburg, PA

Approximate arrival in the Lehigh Valley Area at 7:45pm

Caught in the crossfire between two massive armies, hundreds of ordinary Americans were forced to make life-or-death decisions. Some survived unscathed – others did not. When the battle ended, devastating scenes awaited.  Men, women, and children cared for thousands of wounded soldiers, buried the dead, and rebuilt a war-torn community.

Through a unique set of tour offerings, we invite you to fully immersive yourself in their remarkable stories.

Gettysburg Beyond the Battle Museum

Beyond the Battle Museum exhibits tell the remarkable story of ordinary eyewitnesses and their extraordinary experiences before, during, and after the Civil War. Through twelve interactive exhibit galleries packed with rare artifacts, the museum explores the story of Gettysburg like you’ve never seen or heard it before.

Licensed Battlefield Guide

Depart on a guided battlefield tour focusing on farms and families impacted by the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg.

Learn the story of the only civilian to be killed during the Battle of Gettysburg. Authentically furnished from cellar to attic, the Jennie Wade House is a shrine to Jennie and to life during the American Civil War. Just 20 years old at the time of the Battle, Jennie was kneading dough in the kitchen when a rifle bullet pierced two doors and claimed her life.

Shriver House Museum

Travel back in time with a guide in period attire as you walk through the Shrivers’ meticulously restored 1860 home to learn the other side of the story – the civilian side of the Battle of Gettysburg. Connect to the past while you listen to the story of George, Hettie, Sadie (7) and Mollie (5) unfold as you move from room to room to appreciate what life was like before, during, and after the Civil War.

Franklin Institute with 'Art of the Brick' Exhibit - 8/21/24 (Wed)

The franklin institute with the art of the brick exhibit august 21, 2024 (wed) $121 adult / $109 child (2-11).

P rice includes transportation, museum admission and The Art of the Brick Exhibit

Depart Quakertown, PA – Park & Ride, Route 663

Arrive Philadelphia, PA

The Franklin Institute + Art of the Brick Exhibit

Depart Philadelphia, PA

Approximate return to Lehigh Valley at 5:00pm

The Franklin Institute

An innovator in designing hands-on exhibits before “interactive” became a buzzword, The Franklin Institute offers an experience as unique as its namesake, Benjamin Franklin.

Its eminently touchable attractions explore science in disciplines ranging from sports to space.

Films assume grand proportions on the Tuttleman IMAX Theater’s 79-foot domed screen, and galaxies become formed and deep space explored in The Fels Planetarium.

The Art of the Brick Exhibit

Named one of CNN’s Top Ten “Global Must-See Exhibitions,”  The Art of the Brick  exhibit by artist Nathan Sawaya is a critically acclaimed collection of inspiring artworks is made exclusively from one of the most recognizable toys in the world: the LEGO® brick. From child’s toy to sophisticated art form and beyond, the world’s largest display of LEGO art ever features original pieces as well as re-imagined versions of the world’s most famous art masterpieces like Van Gogh’s  Starry Night  and Da Vinci’s  Mona Lisa  as well as a gallery showcasing an innovative, multimedia collection of LEGO brick infused photography produced in tandem with award-winning photographer Dean West. ​

After exploring the exhibit galleries, guests will enter a 9,000-square-foot brick play space to build their imaginative creations using hundreds of thousands of colorful bricks.

Places to Eat

The menu features a number of kid-friendly items such as hand-breaded chicken tenders, soft pretzels made in-house, freshly tossed pizzas, and hamburgers with fresh beef. For the more sophisticated palates, we offer a number of fresh salads, grilled sandwiches, and bowls. Our meals have a focus on local, organic, sustainable ingredients using unprocessed meats, fresh vegetables, and fresh fruits

The Franklin Institute Cafe

All new café offerings are now available, featuring an assortment of sandwiches, salads, and beverages—plus freshly-baked snacks, including homemade cookies and giant soft pretzels. The café is located in the Ticketing area, with indoor and outdoor seating options. Open during museum hours.

Circle Line Cruise & Little Italy - 9/5/24 (Thu)

Circle line cruise & little italy september 5, 2024 (thu) $129 adult / $116 child (2-11).

Price includes transportation, Best of NYC Cruise and time on own in Little Italy. This is a Walking Tour.

Arrive Pier 83 West 42nd Street – New York, NY

Board Circle Line Cruise – 2 1/2 Hour Best of NYC Cruise

Depart New York, NY Approximate return to Lehigh Valley at 6:30pm

Circle Line Cruise – Best of NYC Cruise

Experience the only sightseeing cruise in New York City that completely circumnavigates the island of Manhattan.

You’ll cruise along all three NYC rivers, pass under 20 bridges and see over 130 of the city’s most iconic landmarks including the full Manhattan skyline, the impressive One World Trade Center, the growing Brooklyn waterfront, the legendary Yankee Stadium, beautiful Gracie Mansion, the stately George Washington Bridge and, of course, an up close look at the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island!

All from the comfort of our state-of-the-art boats.

Our world-famous tour guides tell the story of New York City as you journey around the full island and enjoy the best sightseeing experience NYC has to offer!

Little Italy

Walking beside the narrow, cobblestoned streets beneath the fire escapes of turn-of-the-century tenements, you are tempted by the sights, sounds and smells of Italian cuisine and culture emanating from the restaurants surrounding you at every step. Here at Little Italy we are bringing it all to you.

Remember, Little Italy is not just a “San Gennaro Festival” in September, it is year round. You may not be able to win a stuffed animal, but you can still sure stuff yourself. A coal brick oven pizza….a hearty glass of Chianti….a zeppole….a cannoli….you will find it all in New York City’s Little Italy.

Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire at Mount Hope - 9/15/24 (Sun)

Pennsylvania renaissance faire at mount hope estate & winery september 15, 2024 (sun) $105 adult.

Price includes transportation and admission to Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire at Mount Hope Estate & Winery

Please note and plan accordingly:  The Food Booths and Pourhouses accept cash only . Most independent craft merchants accept credit cards. The Faire does not accept personal checks. The Faire site has multiple ATMs on premises and one in the Wine Shop.

Arrive Manheim, PA

Time on own at Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire

Depart Manheim

Approximate arrival in the Lehigh Valley Area at 6:15pm

Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire

Her Majesty invites you to experience the fantasy of the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire. Thirty-five acres of jousting knights and royal delights await as hundreds of colorfully-costumed characters breathe mirth and merriement into a 16th century English village.

Get ready to live the excitement and adventure and make your visit an unforgettable experience. Musical, stunt and theatrical performances, magic acts and comical mud beggars are just a few of the many daily shows! Immerse yourself in the days of Merrie Olde England, steeped in the allure of bygone days and knights!

Each weekend throughout the Faire season will showcase an exciting and unique theme that offers a different experience every time.

2024 Scenario

Choose. Your. Guild.  It’s 1589, and England is victorious! The Spanish Armada has been defeated, and the treasure fleet captured. Now, laden with new riches, Queen Elizabeth is making her way to the Shire of Mount Hope for a victory celebration! Intent on investing the spoils of war in her people, Her Most Gracious Majesty will offer Mount Hope’s guilds the opportunity to lobby her for a share through a Tournament of Guilds!

Will you support the industrious and shrewd Merchants Guild? The cunning and sly Thieves Guild? Or the dutiful and loyal Civics Guild? Perhaps you fancy yourself a connoisseur of artisan food, beverage, or wares and support the Crafts Guild. On the other hand, you could be a mercurial and merry-making fan of the Revels Guild. Whichever guild you choose, fly their banners high and wear their colors proudly. In the process, you can earn them points and help them reap the rewards of the Queen’s generosity! Hopefully the competitive spirit remains friendly…

So much shopping, so little time! Having over 100 unique merchants to visit during an already packed Faire day makes it difficult to see and do everything in one day. The independent merchants each operate their own business upon the Shire and look forward to bantering and bartering with Faire visitors. Demonstrations by many merchants show guests rarely seen art forms before their very eyes.

Workshops and Demonstrations

Step back in time at the Shire, which is filled to the brim with immersive experiences!

Royal Kitchens

Her Majesty’s Kitchens cook up an endless array of savory 16th century foods and delicious traditional favorites sure to satisfy the heartiest of appetites.

No outside food, beverages or coolers are permitted to be brought onto the faire grounds, with the exception of Guests with special dietary needs that have completed and presented the Visitor Allergen Card to the Customer Service Window at the front gate.

  Pour Houses

Wash down the delicious Royal Kitchen cuisine with refreshing hand-made Swashbuckler Brewing Co. Ales, Mount Hope Wines, Lancaster County Ciders and Spirits Distilling Co. Signature Cocktails! Enjoy them throughout the festival grounds, then stop by the Mount Hope Wine Shop or Swashbuckler Brewery when you leave to take your new favorites home with you.

Sight & Sound Theatre 'Daniel' - 9/18/24 (Wed)

“daniel” sight & sound theatre september 18, 2024 (wed) $180 adult.

Price includes transportation, Sight & Sound show, and buffet lunch at Yoder’s Country Market.

Seating in Sections 102 and 103, Rows E-F

Arrive Sight & Sound Theatre – Lancaster, PA

Show – “Daniel”

Buffet Lunch at Yoder’s Country Market

Depart New Holland, PA

Approximate arrival in the Lehigh Valley Area at 5:30pm

Sight & Sound Millennium Theatre

Constructed on the site of the former Sight & Sound Entertainment Centre, which was destroyed in January 1997 by fire, the Millennium Theatre is located in Strasburg, PA. Completed in the summer of 1998, the theatre seats 2,000. The Millennium Theatre is handicap accessible.

Taken from his people, Daniel is exiled far from home in the powerful kingdom of Babylon. Now this faithful servant must navigate his new life inside a palace filled with golden statues and shifting empires. As royal pressures mount, Daniel is faced with a dangerous choice. Will his trust in the one true God remain steadfast through every test of faith?

From the fiery furnace to the infamous den of lions, DANIEL is a spectacular theatrical experience for the whole family. Witness one of the Bible’s most hope-filled stories as it comes to life in this brand-new original stage production from Sight & Sound Theatres®.

Yoder’s Country Market

The buffet includes a full salad bar, 2 soups, breads, 2 hot bars (including roasted chicken, baked chicken, ham balls w/pineapple glaze, a meat with gravy, macaroni & cheese, buttered noodles, real mashed potatoes, potato filling, baked fish, nachos with cheese and dip, a variety of vegetables, a full dessert bar (including ice cream, toppings, cakes, pies, puddings, fruit, etc.).

Bronx Zoo - 9/22/24 (Sun)

Bronx zoo september 22, 2024 (sun) $112 adult /$108 senior (65+) / $98 child (2-11), 9/11 memorial & museum - 9/28/24 (sat), 9/11 memorial & museum september 28, 2024 (sat) $116 adult / $109 senior (65+) / $98 child (2-11), fall foliage train ride at silver birches - 10/2/24 (wed), fall foliage train ride & waterfront at silver birches october 2, 2024 (wed) $131.

Price includes transportation, buffet style meal at Silver Birches, a musical show featuring Voices of Legends with Eric Kerns, and a train ride on the Stourbridge Line.

Arrive Hawley, PA

Upon arrival coffee and apple streusel will be served

Voices of Legends with Eric Kerns

Waterfront at Silver Birches, Hawley, PA – Buffet Style lunch

Board Train – The Stourbridge Line Train Ride

Depart Honesdale, PA

Approximate arrival in the Lehigh Valley Area at 7:00pm

The curtain opens and the show begins.  You’re being serenaded by the greatest superstars that have ever graced a stage.  But to your amazement, all of these incredible voices and songs are being performed by one man.  Eric started singing at age 6 and tried to sound exactly like the voices on the radio. Get ready for the musical ride of your life!

Waterfront at Silver Birches – buffet lunch

It’s relaxing, it’s exciting and it offers a breathtaking view of Lake Wallenpaupack. Silver Birches’ Waterfront Banquet Center, located on the shore of the 13 mile long lake offers an unparalleled travel experience. Perfectly suited for day trip excursions, Silver Birches’ provides a fun filled day with exciting entertainment and superb meal.  Buffet lunch includes:  Broccoli Salad, House Baked Bread, Roasted Pork Loin, Wild Rice Pilaf, All-Beef Meatloaf with Gravy, Yukon Mashed Potatoes, Green Bean Salad, Chef’s Roasted Vegetables, and Cinnamon Raisin Rice Pudding.

The Stourbridge Line Train Ride

Board the train, relax and enjoy the ride along the scenic Lackawaxen River, through the wooded beauty of the Poconos from the historic town of Hawley. As you travel along the tracks, you will learn about America’s first steam locomotive operation, which took place right in the Honesdale, and about the

D & H Canal and the Gravity Railroad. You will also ride past the generation station by the hydroelectric dam and waters of Lake Wallenpaupack!

Washington DC - Fall Day at the Capitol - 10/5/24 (Sat)

Washington, dc fall day at the capitol october 5, 2024 (sat) $100 adult / $94 child (2-11).

Price includes transportation and day on own in Washington DC

Arrive Washington, DC – Free time on own

Arrive Air & Space Museum – Washington DC

Free Time on own in Washington DC

Smithsonian Institute

Smithsonian Institute is on the National Mall. Admission to the buildings are free. All of the buildings have restrooms and wheelchair access and food services in some of the buildings. Buildings include National Museum of the American Indian, The Castile or Smithsonian Institution Building, Arthur M Sackler Gallery, Freer Gallery of Art, National Portrait Gallery, Hirschhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, National Air & Space Museum, National Gallery of Art, National Museum of American History and National Museum of Natural History.

The National Mall

Visiting “the Mall” is a must-do for any first-time visitor. Encompassing a two-mile swath of land from the Capitol Building to the Lincoln Memorial, you see this Washington in movies and in history books. In addition to perfect photo-ops for both the Washington Monument and Capitol building, you will also find several of the Smithsonian museums (including the Smithsonian Castle, the National Archives, and National Gallery of Art and the U.S. Botanic Gardens.

Monuments and Memorials

Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty - 10/6/24 (Sun)

Ellis island & statue of liberty october 6, 2024 (sun) $107 adult / $104 senior (62+) / $91 child (2-11), west point tour & hudson river cruise - 10/10/24 (thu), west point & hudson river cruise october 10, 2024 (thu) $180 adult.

Price includes transportation, guided tour of West Point, lunch at the Thayer Hotel and two- hour sightseeing cruise aboard the Pride of the Hudson.

West Point is an active duty military post. All guests are required to submit accurate ID information on the manifest, and provide same ID the day of the tour (no photocopies accepted, no exceptions) and are subject to a West Point security background check.

Please note: The Pride of the Hudson is not handicap accessible.

Arrive West Point

90 Minute Guided Tour of West Point

Lunch included at the Thayer Hotel

2-Hour narrated sightseeing cruise on the Hudson River – Pride of the Hudson

Depart Newburgh, NY

Approximate return to Lehigh Valley at 7:00pm

A guide boards the motorcoach for a combined bus and walking tour which tells the story of West Point, its role in the Revolution, its famous history, along with stories of graduates who helped shape our nation. The tour will bring the history of the Long Gray Line to the present as you learn of the cadet experience and West Point’s continuing role in training the leaders of tomorrow. This tour of West Point makes stops at Cadet Chapel, the Plain which is the Cadet academic area, and Trophy Point with the million-dollar view overlooking the Hudson River.

Thayer Hotel

Seated on a hilltop in Upstate West Point, NY, with commanding views of the Hudson River and the United States Military Academy, The Historic Thayer Hotel at West Point has been a national treasure since opening in 1926. Visited by past U.S. Presidents, international leaders and celebrities alike, this hotel is like no other in the world. Come and discover a captivating blend of over 200 years of military history combined with a full array of modern comforts and amenities.  Discover one of the most legendary hotels, where the grand history and traditions of the United States Military Academy meet modern elegance and comfort.

Pride of the Hudson

Cruise through the majestic Hudson Highlands aboard the luxurious Pride of the Hudson on the Hudson River. The adventure begins at Pride’s Landing in Newburgh, NY and your captain will narrate the sights along the way. From the ship see: Bannerman’s Island, Cold Spring, Storm King Mountain, Breakneck Mountain, and West Point.  (Please note: The Pride of the Hudson is not handicap accessible.)

Mütter Museum & Eastern State Penitentiary - 10/24/24 (Thu)

Mütter museum & eastern state penitentiary october 24, 2024 (thu) $113 adult / $112 senior (62+) / $105 child (2-11).

Price includes transportation, admission to Mütter Museum and Guided Tour of Eastern State Penitentiary. Free time on own for lunch at the Reading Terminal Market.

Mütter Museum – Philadelphia, PA

Reading Terminal Market – lunch and time on own

Eastern State Penitentiary Guided Tour

Approximate return to Lehigh Valley at 7:15pm

Mütter Museum

The Mütter Museum displays its beautifully preserved collections of anatomical specimens, models, and medical instruments in a nineteenth-century “cabinet museum” setting.

The goal of the Museum is to help visitors understand the mysteries and beauty of the human body and appreciate the history of diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Reading Terminal Market

The Reading Terminal Market, considered by many as one of the finest public markets in the U.S., blends together state-of-the-art systems technology without sacrificing its historical integrity. It’s not only a popular hometown attraction, but also the most popular Philadelphia tourist destination after the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. More than 80 merchants offer patrons fresh produce, meats, fish, groceries, flowers, baked goods, crafts, books, clothing, as well as hard-to-find specialties and ethnic foods. Shopping and dining become a pleasure in this warm, inviting, and unique atmosphere. The Reading Terminal Market, as it was over a hundred years ago, is reminiscent of personal, neighborhood shopping, and still offers something for everyone. A trip to Philadelphia would not be complete without stopping here.

Eastern State Penitentiary

Eastern State Penitentiary was once the most famous and expensive prison in the world, but stands today in ruin, a haunting world of crumbling cellblocks and empty guard towers. Its vaulted, sky-lit cells held nearly 85,000 people over its long history, including bank robber “Slick Willie” Sutton and “Scarface” Al Capone.

The general interest tour highlights Eastern State’s 142-year history, revolutionary and influential architecture, and stories of people who lived and worked in the building while setting the stage for conversations about criminal justice reform today.

Amish Country Homestead & Farmlands Tour - 11/6/24 (Wed)

Amish country homestead & farmlands november 6, 2024 (wed) $164 adult / $160 child (2-11).

Price includes Amish Country Homestead (replica house & school), step-on guide with tour of Amish farmlands, an in-home Amish meal, and free time on own at Kitchen Kettle Village.

Arrive Bird-in-Hand, PA

Amish Country Homestead

Guided tour of the Amish Farmlands

Fishers Amish In-Home Meal

Kitchen Kettle Village – free time on own

Inside the Homestead, you learn of Amish traditions and practices, plain clothing and life without electricity from the grid. The Fisher One-Room School is attached to the house and filled with authentic desks and furnishings from an actual Amish school. You’ll learn the tradition of teaching eight grades in one room. From the pantry stocked full of freshly canned vegetables to the family’s plain clothes… from propane-powered lamps to air-compressor driven appliances…the Amish Country Homestead truly provides insights into the complex riddles of a culture so very different from your own.

This tour will take you deep into the heart of the oldest Amish community in the world where you’ll marvel at some of the most beautiful farmland you’ll ever set eyes upon. These are the same fertile fields that attracted and have kept our Amish neighbors here for over 250 years. The local expert Amish Country Tours guide answers your questions while calling your attention to the fascinating sights you’ll observe along the way… whatever happens to be going on.

Enjoy a traditional Amish family-style meal, served at the home of an Amish neighbor.  A typical menu is: Pot Roast (Beef) with Gravy, Baked Chicken (Leg & Thigh), Glazed Ham Balls, Tossed Salad, Broccoli & Cauliflower Salad, Mashed Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole, Apple Pie with Icing, Shoofly Pie, coffee and meadow tea.  Note:  The Amish home is not handicap accessible.

Located in the little town of Intercourse.  It boasts unique shops, where artisans and artisans sell their country wares.  The village consists of over 40 shops and restaurants.

Museum of the Bible & Washington National Cathedral - 11/12/24 (Tue)

Museum of the bible & washington national cathedral washington, dc november 12, 2024 (tue) $129 adult / $120.

Price includes transportation, admission to Museum of the Bible, and guided tour of Washington National Cathedral.

Arrive Washington, DC

Museum of the Bible – time on own for lunch

Tour of Washington National Cathedral Museum

Approximate return to Lehigh Valley at 9:15pm

Museum of the Bible

Museum of the Bible is among the most technologically advanced and engaging museums in the world. Showcasing rare and fascinating artifacts spanning 4,000 years of history, the museum offers visitors an immersive and personalized experience with the Bible and its ongoing impact on the world around us.  The museum is a global, innovative, educational institution whose purpose is to invite all people to engage with the transformative power of the Bible. Through interactive exhibits and cutting-edge technology, it brings guests an immersive, personal experience with the impact, narrative, and history of the Bible.

Milk + Honey Café

Milk + Honey Café, located on the Mezzanine, is open to the public and museum guests alike! The café offers a quick retreat from your museum adventures. The coffee menu features local roaster Grace Street Coffee, serving artisan coffee flavors, espresso drinks, and teas. You can also enjoy hot sandwiches, salads, and delicious soups. Enjoy a variety of delicious scones, muffins, and locally sourced snacks

Located on Floor 6

Manna offers choices ranging from hand stretched pizzas and griddled smashed burgers to cauliflower hummus and grain bowls. Along with kids choices you can also find an assortment of snacks and sweets. Enjoy your meal in Manna’s warm atmosphere or head outside to dine in the Biblical Garden.

You are welcome to leave the museum and re-enter within the same day of your visit. Simply re-enter via the main public entrance on 4th Street SW, proceed through the brief security screening, and show your ticket to a guest relations associate at the end of the Ticketing counter for access to the museum.

Bags & Security Check

Baggage, handbags, backpacks, shopping bags, and belongings are limited to 8” x 17” x 19” per item.

Upon entering the museum, you will pass through a brief security screening. For the safety and overall enjoyment of our guests, any items that may be hazardous, disruptive, or inappropriate are not permitted.

Prohibited items include, but are not limited to:

• Weapons, such as firearms, knives, scissors, etc.
• Disabling chemicals, such as mace, pepper spray, tear gas, etc.
• Noise-making devices
• Animals/pets (except for service animals)
• Food and/or drink (except for water in a sealed container)
• Any other potentially dangerous instruments, armaments, or devices which can cause bodily harm to guests, museum staff, or others, and/or physical harm to museum property; or any items specifically prohibited to possess as per law in Washington, DC

Washington National Cathedral

Grounded in the reconciling love of Jesus Christ, the Cathedral is a house of prayer for all people, conceived to serve as a great church for national purposes.

Guided Group Highlights Tour features a guided main level (nave) exploration of the Cathedral’s dramatic art and architecture tailored for first-time visitors. Groups may view the lower level (crypt) afterward.

Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre 'White Christmas' - 11/30/24 (Sat)

“white christmas” at dutch apple dinner theatre november 30, 2024 (sat) $147 adult / $89 child (2-11).

Show “White Christmas”

“White Chrismas”

Based on the beloved movie. Veterans turned song-and-dance men Bob and Phil meet a sister duo and follow them to a Vermont inn. Here, they discover the inn is owned by their old Army General who fell on hard times. The foursome decide to put on a show in an effort to save the inn. Hear your favorites “Blue Skies,” “Sisters,” “Happy Holidays,” and “White Christmas,” and more!

Approximate Run Time: 2 Hours and 30 Minutes

American Music Theater - 'Joy to the World' - 12/4/24 (Wed)

American music theater – joy to the world december 4, 2024 (wed) $160 adult /$115 child (2-11).

Price includes transportation, show and lunch at Miller’s Smorgasbord

Arrive Ronks, PA

Lunch at Miller’s Smorgasbord

American Music Theater, Lancaster, PA – “Joy to the World” Show

Approximate return to the Lehigh Valley area at 7:45pm

American Music Theatre

American Music Theatre is a 1,600-seat theatre in Lancaster, Pennsylvania that hosts more than 300 live concerts and performances each year: from Broadway shows to rock concerts and comedy club performers to today’s hottest country music concerts.

The snack bar includes sodas, juices, coffee and tea, candy bars, popcorn, soft pretzels, ice cream novelties, seasonal candy, nuts and dried fruit.

The gift shop opens about one hour prior to show time, and remains open for about 20 minutes after the last show of the day.

Joy to the World

The ringing of church bells in a quaint town square sets the scene for  Joy to the World . Evoking the revered holiday nostalgia of hometown America, our stage transforms into a small town winter carnival brimming with family, friends, and entertaining elves. Awe-inspiring music and dance, phenomenal voices, and light-hearted holiday humor are the ingredients for this holiday extravaganza!

Longwood Gardens Christmas - 12/8/24 (Sun)

Longwood gardens christmas december 8, 2024 (sun) $110 adult / $107 senior (62+) / $89 child (2-11).

Free time on your own at Longwood Gardens Christmas

Approximate arrival in Lehigh Valley Area at 8:00pm

No holiday season is complete without a visit to Longwood Gardens. See extravagant trees towering as high as 18 feet stand in the Conservatory. Stroll the Outdoor Gardens and see more colorful lights on display than ever before in the expanded outdoor experience—featuring a floating tree display, hundreds of sparkling snowflakes, twinkling tree forms, a 12-foot fountain of lights in the Main Fountain Garden, and so much more.

  The Café – Handicap accessible. There are several steps at the main entrance. You need to follow the path into the lower level where there is an elevator to take you to the main level.

1906 Restaurant – A fine dining restaurant, reservations are recommended which you can make upon arrival.

*Reservations recommended for 1906.

Beer Garden: Pizza Station – Enjoy tasty pub fare with delicious Victory Brewing Company selections.

  BBQ Grill Hut

Motorized scooters and wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis in the Visitor Center for a minimal fee.

Brooklyn Christmas Lights - 12/10/24 (Tue)

Brooklyn christmas lights tour december 10, 2024 (tue) $210 adult / $205 child (2-11).

Price includes transportation, dinner at Tommaso’s in Brooklyn, and 2 ½ hour guided tour through the neighborhoods of Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights and Bensonhurst.

This tour requires walking . You will be off the bus for about 20 minutes in Bay Ridge, 45 minutes in Dyker Heights and 15 minutes in front of one of the main houses in Bensonhurst.

Dinner included at Tommaso’s in Brooklyn

Guided tour of Brooklyn Christmas Lights

Approximate return to the Lehigh Valley Area at 10:30pm

Brooklyn Christmas Lights Tour

The most extravagant Christmas light displays in the country are located in the Dyker Heights section of Brooklyn, aka “Dyker Lights.” Over 100,000 people flock to this area every year to see the most over-the-top decorations. Now in its 18th year, this is the original and most authentic tour of the area. Don’t settle for cheap imitations. We don’t just drop you off in the area. The guides know the homeowners personally and escort you around like you’re family.

What You’ll See

• You’ll get to experience the homes from both on and off the bus and be escorted by your guide for the best stories and photos!
• Visit Lucy Spata’s house. Lucy is the woman who started the tradition of “Dyker Lights” back in the 1980s.
• Enjoy millions of lights! You’ll even see them synchronized to music at one very special house on the tour!
• See the home used as the Commissioner’s house in the hit CBS TV series “Blue Bloods”!
• See the house described as “Christmas meets Las Vegas”!
• You’ll love the multimedia presentation on the screens of the bus from vintage Christmas TV specials like Andy Williams, Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby and more!
• Experience good old-fashioned holiday cheer with family and friends.
• You’ll get the true Brooklyn experience since our guides grew up in Brooklyn and know the homeowners personally.

Cape May Christmas - 12/12/24 (Thu)

Cape may christmas december 12, 2024 (thu) $199 adult.

Price includes transportation, admission to Emlen Physick Estate & Carroll Gallery Exhibit, lunch at the Lobster House Restaurant, Christmas Traditions presentation, free time at Washington Street Mall, and Holiday Lights Trolley tour.

Emlen Physick Estate & Carroll Gallery Exhibit

Lunch at Lobster House Restaurant & Christmas Traditions Presentation

Time on own at Washington Street Mall

Holiday Lights Trolley Tour

Approximate arrival in Lehigh Valley at 8:45pm

This 1879 Victorian house museum sparkles for the holidays with authentic Victorian decorations that invite you to step back into Christmas past! Visit the Physick Estate for a unique living history experience with members of the Physick Family household of the 1890s. Also see the wonderful Christmas exhibit at the Carroll Gallery.

Christmas Traditions Presentation

While you are finishing your meal, enjoy a Victorian Christmas Lecture. Much of what we associate with the celebration of Christmas comes from the Victorian Era, including Christmas trees, Christmas cards, our image of Santa Claus, and many other features. You will learn how Prince Albert brought these traditions to England from Germany when he married Queen Victoria, and how they then spread to America.

The picturesque Washington Street Mall, located in Cape May, New Jersey, includes over 75 establishments in the heart of America’s original seaside resort. A variety of unique boutiques, shops, fine dining restaurants, bars, quick eats, activities, and services are located along a three block stretch of Washington Street, which is closed to vehicular traffic, as well as adjoining portions of Ocean Street, Decatur Street, Jackson Street, Perry Street, Carpenters Lane, and Lyle Lane. The Mall serves as Cape May’s town square, and features numerous benches, luscious gardens, shady trees, historical markers, gas lamps, bistro-style string lights, Instagram-worthy photo opportunities, and more.

Enjoy a front row view of Cape May’s holiday decorations as the heated trolley winds its way through town. Guides tell stories of Christmas past.

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Cancellation Policy

All One-Day Tours are sold on a no cancellation, no refund basis. Trans-Bridge Tours, Inc. acts as an agent for its customers, in purchasing tickets for shows, sporting events and other special entertainment tickets in advance. Once tickets are sold to the customer, tickets become the customer’s responsibility. Professional sporting leagues have the right to shift the starting times of games to accommodate television network requirements. In these cases, Trans-Bridge Tours, Inc. will inform all passengers and will operate the tour at the new time. No refunds or credits will be provided if a passenger cannot attend.

Travel Insurance

Trans-Bridge Tours, Inc. strongly recommends travel insurance to protect your investment; unforeseen circumstances may occur. Travel insurance protects you from two types of financial losses: the money you invest in the tour and medical expenses that your health insurance may not cover. When travel insurance is not purchased, customer will personally assume full responsibility for any financial loss associated with their travel arrangements. Trans-Bridge Tours, Inc. is not responsible for any financial loss due to customer cancelling their tour. Any questions regarding travel insurance coverage must be addressed with the travel insurance company. For travel insurance information,  click here .

Disclaimer Terms and Conditions subject to change throughout the year.  All tours and services are based on the prices in effect at the time of printing and are subject to change at any time.  We are not responsible for typographical errors.

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The 25 Concert Tours You Can’t Afford to Miss This Summer

From the stones to j. lo, pearl jam, journey, foo fighters and robert plant, it’s all about big shows and big stars. grab your tickets now.

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After a massive slump during COVID , the concert industry is again sh-boom, sh-booming! The gross for the top 100 North American tours in 2023 reached $6.63 billion, up 39.5 percent over 2022, with attendance nearly doubling, to 15,008 per show, according to Pollstar.

And this year is shaping up to be another box office blowout. Despite the national outrage over price spikes for eggs, airfare and gas , music lovers seem immune to ticket shock. Ticket prices climbed 22 percent last year, to an average of $135.88, compared to $111.49 in 2022. And the trend is pointing skyward.

Taylor Swift’s “Eras” tour and Beyonce’s “Renaissance World” tour ranked first and second last year, but boomer acts remain the tour circuit’s lucrative and reliable summer tentpole, delivering packed arenas and sheds year after year as fans flock to relish the oldies and rekindle the past.

Here are the acts to catch this sunny season.

​Heart (April 20–May 24, Aug. 10–Nov. 22)

Sisters Ann Wilson, 73, and Nancy Wilson, 70, haven’t released an album since 2016’s Beautiful Broken , but they have decades of hits, including “Magic Man,” “Barracuda,” “These Dreams” and “Alone,” to draw from on their “Royal Flush” tour . Cheap Trick opens.

Kenny Chesney (April 20–Aug. 23)

After hitting arenas last year, country star Chesney, 56, has booked 18 stadiums for shows with openers including the Zac Brown Band, Megan Moroney and Uncle Kracker, his duet partner on chart-topper “When the Sun Goes Down.” All but one of the shows are on Saturdays.

​Billy Joel (April 26–Nov. 9)

The Piano Man, 74, has scheduled only 13 dates , four of them at New York’s Madison Square Garden, so ticket stampedes are likely. Fans are curious to know if “Turn the Lights Back On,” Joel’s first single in 17 years, will be added to his hit-heavy repertoire.

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​The Rolling Stones (April 28–July 17)

Mick Jagger , 80, Keith Richards, 80, Ron Wood, 76, and company continue their global “Hackney Diamonds” tour , named after last year’s highly praised album , the group’s first batch of originals since 2005’s  A Bigger Bang . Expect  Diamonds  cuts and lots of hits.

​Stevie Nicks (May 3–June 21)

Between Fleetwood Mac’s songbook and her own solo catalog, singer-songwriter Nicks, 75, has a huge well of material to draw from as she extends a tour that started in February. She’s been performing crowd favorites “Landslide,” “Dreams,” “Rhiannon” and “Edge of Seventeen” as well as Tom Petty hits in honor of her late friend.

George Strait (May 4–July 20, Dec. 7)

A touring juggernaut, honky-tonk country singer-songwriter Strait, 71, resumes the record-breaking stadium tour he kicked off in 2023. He’s joined by Chris Stapleton and Little Big Town. The King of Country serves up “his own Eras tour, leading a well-curated, decades-spanning set of songs,” according to  Billboard .

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​Roger Daltrey (May 6, June 10–29)

Daltrey, 80, the Who’s charismatic singer, headlines a solo electric and acoustic tour that showcases the British band’s songs, tunes from his own catalog and personal stories. KT Tunstall, Dan Bern and Leslie Mendelson rotate opening slots.

Pearl Jam (May 10–May 30, Aug. 22–Sept. 9)

Seattle’s grunge pioneers (whose average age is 59) have mapped out their high-demand “Dark Matter” world tour to follow the April release of their 12th studio album,  Dark Matter . Ten Club members can register for the presale. Nonmembers? Watch the secondary ticket market sites.

​Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire (May 15–Sept. 7)

The brass-driven rock band and the R&B group join forces for the return of their “Heart & Soul” tour . The night features each legendary act’s full set and culminates in a finale with both on stage.

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Lionel Richie (May 23–June 16)

After selling out 2023’s “Sing a Song All Night Long” tour, the soul-pop superstar, 74, returns for another 13 dates , performing solo hits “Hello,” “Dancing on the Ceiling” and “All Night Long” as well as such Commodores classics as “Easy,” “Brick House” and “Three Times a Lady.” With Earth, Wind & Fire ("September," "Boogie Wonderland").

​Red Hot Chili Peppers (May 28–July 30)

The California funk-rock quartet’s exhaustive “Unlimited Love” tour began in 2022 to celebrate that year’s pair of number 1 albums, Unlimited Love and Return of the Dream Canteen . Shows have been a mix of hits and covers of Funkadelic, the Clash, Elton John and others.

​Robert Plant and Alison Krauss (June 2–Sept. 1)

The unlikely duo of the former Led Zeppelin wailer, 75, and bluegrass/country queen, 52, take their eclectic Americana duets on the road . JD McPherson opens the shows and also plays guitar in the band. Plant and Krauss first linked talents for the hit 2007 album  Raising Sand , with a second collaboration,  Raise the Roof , arriving in 2021.

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Janet Jackson (June 4–July 30)

The R&B/pop singer, 57, best known for “Control,” “Nasty,” “Miss You Much” and precision choreography, extends her 2023 “Together Again” tour with 35 dates in amphitheaters and arenas. Nelly (“Not in Herre”) opens.

​Alanis Morissette (June 9–Aug. 10)

To commemorate the 25th anniversary of her Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie album, the alt-rock singer, who turns 50 on June 1, is staging the “Triple Moon” tour , featuring guests Joan Jett, 65, and the Blackhearts and Morgan Wade. The album’s standout “Thank U” is likely on the set list, along with Jagged Little Pill selections.

​Foreigner and Styx (June 11–Aug. 28)

Ten years after linking up for their “Soundtrack of Summer” trek, vintage rock bands Foreigner (“Hot Blooded,” “Double Vision,” “I Want to Know What Love Is”) and Styx (“Come Sail Away,” “Lady,” “Mr. Roboto”) are together again for a classic rock showdown they’re calling the “Renegades and Juke Box Heroes” tour. John Waite, 71, is the opener.

Blink-182 (June 20–Aug. 13)

The high-energy pop-punk band, featuring Mark Hoppus, 52, Tom DeLonge and Travis Barker, will play stadiums and arenas in support of their album  One More Time…  Dubbed the “Blink-182” tour , it’s a maturity leap from their 1998 outing, the “PooPoo PeePee” tour.

Jennifer Lopez (June 26–Aug. 17)

The “This Is Me … Live: The Greatest Hits” tour , the first outing for J. Lo, 54, since 2019, celebrates her past while also serving up fresh cuts from her February studio album,  This Is Me … Now,  released along with companion films This Is Me … Now: A Love Story and The Greatest Love Story Never Told .

​Journey and Def Leppard (July 6–Sept. 8)

Journey, whose 18-times-platinum “Don’t Stop Believin’ ” was recently crowned the biggest song of all time, co-headlines with fellow legacy rock band Def Leppard on a stadium tour , with rotating guests Heart, the Steve Miller Band and Cheap Trick.

Jewel and Melissa Etheridge (July 11–Oct. 5)

Jewel, 50 on May 23, and Etheridge , 62, team up for a co-headlining tour that spans their catalogs, with emphasis on their ’90s peaks. Jewel will dip into 2022’s  Freewheelin’ Woman , and Etheridge, coming off her “I’m Not Broken” tour , revives “Come to My Window” and “I’m the Only One.”

The Pretenders (July 13–Aug. 14)

The British-American rock band, led by original members Chrissie Hynde , 72, and Martin Chambers, 72, will launch a sprawling world tour to promote last September’s release of their album  Relentless . The set list also dives into a deep bag of hits that include “Brass in Pocket,” “My City Was Gone,” “I’ll Stand by You” and “Precious.”

Foo Fighters (July 17–Aug. 18, May 1–9)

In their biggest headlining U.S. shows so far, the Foo Fighters will play stadiums on their “Everything or Nothing at All” tour , with rotating support acts that include the Hives, L7 and the Pretenders. In 2023, the Seattle band, led by Nirvana member Dave Grohl, 55, released  But Here We Are , its first studio album since the death of drummer Taylor Hawkins in 2022.

Green Day (July 29–Sept. 28)

The punk trio takes on stadiums in its extensive “Saviors” tour , named after the new album that spawned “The American Dream Is Killing Me” and “Look Ma, No Brains!” Openers include Smashing Pumpkins and Rancid.

Pink (Aug. 10–Nov. 23)

The rock belter’s “Summer Carnival” tour , which began last year, covers a wide range of material, from hits “So What,” “Get the Party Started” and “Who Knew” to the title track from her latest album,  Trustfall,  to such covers as Bob Dylan’s “Make You Feel My Love” and Janis Joplin’s signature tune “Me and Bobby McGee.”

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band (Aug. 15–Sept. 15)

Many 2023 tour dates were postponed when the Boss called in sick with peptic ulcer disease and E Street members got COVID. Springsteen, 74, is back at work and promising a wider selection of songs than the fairly static set list played earlier in the tour .

​Crowded House (Aug. 29–Sept. 28)

The Australian rock band, best known for “Don’t Dream It’s Over” and “Something So Strong,” will launch its “Gravity Stairs” tour to support its eighth studio album, Gravity Stairs , out May 31. In 2019, a reshuffled lineup added original producer Mitchell Froom and founding member Neil Finn’s sons Liam and Elroy to the lineup.

Edna Gundersen, a regular AARP music critic, was the longtime pop critic for  USA Today .

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