Table of Contents. Calendar Monthly Tours 4 New York City: A Day On Your Own 5 Turning Stone Resort & Casino 6

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1 2019 Tour Brochure Graham Road Ithaca, NY Telephone: Toll Free: Fax: Please note that all of our Tours will involve a certain amount of walking. If you have special needs, please contact our office prior to making reservations.

2 Table of Contents Calendar Monthly Tours 4 New York City: A Day On Your Own 5 Turning Stone Resort & Casino 6 One Day Tours Islands Harbor Hotel 8 Lorenzo State Historical Site 9 Erie Canal (Locke tour) 10 Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island 11 Mystery Trip 12 NY Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox 13 Gospel Cruise 14 Above and Below the Grand Canyon 15 Cruising on the Hudson 16 Production Don t Blame The Chef 17 Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis Tribute 18 Rip Van Winkle Express Train Ride 19 Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular 20 Multi Day Tours 21 Sight and Sound Theatre presents Jesus 22 2

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5 NEW YORK CITY Price $64 The THIRD Saturday Monthly we travel to the Big Apple *(Additional December Trips) ~Day on your Own~ One rest stop on the way to NYC so please feel free to bring refreshments (no glass please). Your escort will assist you, answer any questions you may have, and also provide you with a map. Drop off at: Macy s 34th St. (Between 6th Ave. and 7th Ave.) Pick up at: Macy s 8:45pm SHARP APR 20 MAY 18 JUN 15 JUL 20 AUG 17 SEP 21 OCT 19 NOV 16 DEC 3 Dec 7 DEC 14 DEC 21 5:45am Ithaca Behind the Clarion 6:00am Ithaca Green St. Bus Shelter 6:20am Dryden TC3 Parking Lot #5 6:40am Cortlandville Ted Testa Park 7:00am Marathon 4 Corners 7:25am Binghamton Cracker Barrel 12:00am Binghamton Cracker Barrel 12:25am Marathon 4 Corners 12:45am Cortlandville Ted Testa Park 1:00am Dryden TC3 Parking Lot #5 1:20am Ithaca Green St. Bus Shelter 1:35am Ithaca Behind the Clarion 5

6 MONTHLY TRIP 2nd Wednesday PRICE $34 MARCH 13 APRIL 10 MAY 8 JUNE 12 JULY 10 AUGUST 14 SEPTEMBER 11 OCTOBER 9 NOVEMBER 13 DECEMBER 11 Includes: $25 in free play and a $5 meal credit - OR - $20 for Bingo and a $5 meal credit 8:00am Horseheads/Park-N-Ride Lot, next to Tate Equipment 8:10am Alpine Junction/Park-N-Ride Lot - Rte :25am Newfield Fire Station 8:40am Ithaca/ Green St. Bus Shelter 9:00am Ithaca/Behind the Clarion 9:40am Cortlandville Ted Testa Park 1416 Star Road. *10:45am Arrival at Turning Stone 6:15pm Cortlandville Ted Testa Park 1416 Star Road 6:45pm Ithaca/Behind the Clarion 7:00pm Ithaca/Green St. Bus Shelter 7:15pm Newfield Fire Station 7:30pm Alpine Junction/Public Parking Lot - Rte :45pm Horseheads/Park-N-Ride Lot, next to Tate Equipment 6

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8 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel Presents: Nancy & Ron OneSong Tuesday, May 14th Come and enjoy Lunch and a Show! A special entertaining day is planned. We travel to 4 -star rated 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel in Clayton, NY. A delicious buffet will be enjoyed and then Nancy and Ron OneSong will entertain us with traditional country, bluegrass, folk, gospel, patriotic, plus. They have been featured on television and on many radio broadcasts throughout the United States. PRICE: $107 per person 7:30am Ithaca Behind the Clarion 7:50am Ithaca Green St. Bus Shelter 8:10am Dryden TC3 Parking Lot #5 8:30am Cortlandville Ted Testa Park 6:45pm Cortlandville Ted Testa Park 7:05pm Dryden TC3 Parking Lot #5 7:25pm Ithaca Green St. Bus Shelter 7:40pm Ithaca Behind the Clarion 8

9 LORENZO STATE HISTORICAL SITE Wednesday, June 12th Today, we travel to Cazenovia to visit the Lorenzo Mansion. The mansion was built by Colonel John Lincklaen, the founder of Cazenovia. This is a two story mansion. The second floor of the mansion is not handicapped accessible. There is a gift shop on the first floor and beautiful gardens to visit. We will have lunch at the Lincklaen Hotel, built in There will be time to shop and explore the quaint, interesting town after lunch. Price: $62 per person 9:00am Ithaca - Behind Clarion 9:15am Ithaca - Green St. Bus Shelter 9:35am Dryden - TC3 Parking Lot #5 9:55am Cortlandville - Ted Testa Park 4:20pm Cortlandville - Ted Testa Park 4:40pm Dryden - TC3 Lot #5 5:00pm Ithaca - Green St. Bus Shelter 5:15pm Ithaca - Behind Clarion 9

10 14 Miles on the Tuesday, July 9th erie canal The Colonial Bell tour takes us through a lock! Established in 1989, the Colonial Belle is a family owned and operated business. This peaceful 3-hr cruise features an animated historical narration. We travel westward from Fairport to Pittsford and will travel through one lock. A basket lunch will be provided aboard the boat. We depart Fairport and travel to Canandaigua to visit the Granger Homestead. It is a 3-story federal style wood frame structure. Three generations of Grangers have lived in this magnificent home from The first floor and carriage barn are handicapped accessible and of course, the gift shop. We will be stopping for an evening meal (on your own). PRICE: $100 per person 7:45am Cortlandville-Ted Testa Park 8:00am Dryden-TC3 Parking Lot #5 8:20am Ithaca-Behind the Clarion 8:35am Ithaca-Green St. Bus Shelter 8:55am Trumansburg-Salo Drive Park and Ride lot 6:45pm Trumansburg-Salo Park and Ride lot 7:05pm Ithaca-Green St Bus Shelter 7:20pm Ithaca-Behind the Clarion 7:40pm Dryden-TC3 Parking Lot #5 8:00pm Cortlandville-Ted Testa Park 10 10

11 Statue of Liberty Tuesday, July 16th Today, we will board the ferry at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, NJ on a trip to one of the world s most famous landmarks the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. This historic National Monument was originally conceived as an emblem of the friendship between the people of France and the U.S. It is a sign of their mutual desire for Liberty, and has become our symbol of freedom. Feel free to bring refreshments (no glass please). There will be a rest stop on the way with a dinner stop (on your own) on our return home. Ferry ride and monument access pass included. (Monument access passes subject to change at their discretion). PRICE: $99 per person 5:45am Ithaca - Behind the Clarion 10:45pm Binghamton - Cracker Barrel 6:00am Ithaca - Green St Bus Shelter 11:10pm Marathon - 4 Corners 6:20am Dryden - TC-3 Parking Lot #5 11:30pm Cortlandville - Ted Testa Park 6:40am Cortlandville - Ted Testa 11:45pm Dryden - TC3 Parking Lot #5 7:00am Marathon - 4 Corners 12:00am Ithaca - Green St. Bus Shelter 7:25am Binghamton - Cracker Barrel 12:15am Ithaca - Behind the Clarion 11

12 The Annual Swarthout MYSTERY Trip??? Thursday, July 25th What is a Mystery?? Anything that is kept a secret... Enjoy a carefree day of adventure on our one day Mystery Trip. You can throw caution to the wind and let us plan the day for you, including lunch. Some walking is involved. There will be a dinner stop (on your own), on the way home. Price : $106 per person 8:15am Ithaca - Behind the Clarion 8:30am Ithaca - Green St. Bus Shelter 8:50am Dryden - TC3 Lot #5 9:10am Cortlandville - Ted Testa Park 9:30am Marathon 4 Corners 9:55am Binghamton - Cracker Barrel 6:20pm Binghamton - Cracker Barrel 6:45pm Marathon - 4 Corners 7:05pm Cortlandville - Ted Testa Park 7:25pm Dryden -TC3 Lot #5 7:45pm Ithaca - Green St. Bus Shelter 8:00pm Ithaca - Behind the Clarion 12

13 New York YANKEES VS. Boston RED SOX DATE: AUGUST 4, 2019 The two teams have competed in MLB's American League for over 100 seasons and have since developed one of the fiercest rivalries in baseball history. Come see some of baseball s greatest players compete. Great family fun full of tradition! PRICE: $163 per person 12:45pm Ithaca Behind the Clarion 1:00pm Ithaca Green St. Bus Shelter 1:20pm Dryden TC3 Parking Lot #5 1:40pm Cortlandville Ted Testa Park 2:00pm Marathon 4 Corners 2:25pm Binghamton Cracker Barrel 2:30am Binghamton Cracker Barrel 2:55am Marathon 4 Corners 3:15am Cortlandville Ted Testa Park 3:35am Dryden TC3 Parking Lot #5 3:55am Ithaca Green St. Bus Shelter 4:10am Ithaca Behind the Clarion 13

14 Thursday, August 8th We will travel today to Watkins Glen to board the Seneca Legacy for a cruise on Seneca Lake. While traveling, we will enjoy delightful gospel entertainers for an inspiring musical cruise. A delicious luncheon will be served on the cruise. PRICE: $100 per person 9:50am Cortlandville - Ted Testa Park 10:10am Dryden - TC-3 Lot #5 10:30am Ithaca - Behind the Clarion 10:45am Ithaca - Green St. Bus Shelter 3:45pm Ithaca - Green St. Bus Shelter 4:00pm Ithaca - Behind the Clarion 4:20pm Dryden - TC-3 Parking Lot #5 4:40pm Cortlandville - Ted Testa Park 14

15 Tuesday, August 20th We will be traveling to Wellsboro, PA where we will pick up a guide and travel through to the Leonard Harrison State Park Overlook. The guide will share very interesting details about the area. The PA Canyon stretches for over 45 miles with depths of nearly 1500 feet. Next, we travel back to Wellsboro where we have a delicious hot meal lunch at Timeless Destinations. Afterwards, we will be taken below the Grand Canyon in a horse drawn covered wagon. Its dynamic topography creates many scenic wonders, including steep canyon walls and waterfalls. Price: $128 per person 7:15am Cortlandville - Ted Testa Park 7:35am Dryden TC3 Lot 5 7:55am Ithaca - Behind Clarion 8:10am Ithaca - Green St. Bus Shelter 8:25am Newfield Fire House 7:45pm Newfield Fire House 8:00pm Ithaca - Green St. Bus Shelter 8:15pm Ithaca - Behind Clarion 8:35pm Dryden TC3 Lot 5 8:55pm Cortlandville - Ted Testa Park 15

16 Cruising On The Tuesday, September 17th Hudson Albany is the destination today. We will have an hour guided tour of Albany before our Dutch Apple Cruise. The Dutch Apple II, a 65 foot boat was built in The boat is derived from popular Hudson River Dayliners. This was transportation from Albany, traveling the Hudson River to New York City. While traveling on the Hudson, we will have a catered lunch. **Rest stops will be in the morning and on the way home.** PRICE: $132 per person 6:35am Ithaca-Behind the Clarion 6:50am Ithaca - Green St. Bus Shelter 7:10am Dryden - TC-3 Parking Lot #5 7:30am Cortlandville - Ted Testa Park 7:50am Marathon - 4 Corners 8:15am Binghamton - Cracker Barrel 6:00pm Binghamton - Cracker Barrel 6:25pm Marathon - 4 Corners 6:45pm Cortlandville - Ted Testa Park 7:05pm Dryden - TC-3 Parking Lot #5 7:25pm Ithaca - Green St. Bus Shelter 7:40pm Ithaca - Behind Clarion 16

17 Yorkshire Hall Presents: DON T BLAME THE CHEF What a day we have planned for today! We will begin our trip with a stop at Kutter s for wine and cheese tasting. We then travel through Batavia for an afternoon of great food and plenty of laughs at the Yorkshire Hotel while watching the hilarious play, Don t Blame The Chef. We aren t done, our next stop is Oliver s Chocolates and now we are ready to return home. Rest stops in the morning and on the way home. Wednesday, October 2nd 7:35am Cortlandville -Ted Testa Park 7:55am Dryden - TC3 Lot 5 8:15am Ithaca - Behind Clarion 8:30am Ithaca - Green St. Bus Shelter 8:45am Trumansburg-Salo Drive Park & Ride Price: $100 per person 6:15pm Trumansburg-Salo Drive Park & Ride 6:30pm Ithaca-Green St Bus Shelter 6:45pm Ithaca-Behind Clarion 7:05pm Dryden - TC3 Lot 5 7:25pm Cortlandville - Ted Testa Park 17 17

18 Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis Tribute Traveling today to Penn s Peak for a very entertaining tribute to Martin & Lewis, remembering the comedy and music of one of the nation s most beloved and entertaining teams. Lunch is included. Price: $108 per person Tuesday, October 22nd 7:10am Ithaca Behind the Clarion 7:25am Ithaca Green St. Bus Shelter 7:45am Dryden TC3 Parking Lot #5 8:05am Cortlandville Ted Testa Park 8:25am Marathon 4 Corners 8:50am Binghamton - Cracker Barrel 5:40pm Binghamton - Cracker Barrel 6:05pm Marathon 4 Corners 6:25pm Cortlandville -Ted Testa Park 6:45pm Dryden - TC3 Lot #5 7:05pm Ithaca - Green St. Bus Shelter 7:20pm Ithaca - Behind Clarion 18 18

19 How about traveling with us to Arkville, NY where we will board the Rip Van Winkle Express. Wonderful scenery and a possible chance of seeing wildlife. We will have an upscale 3-course meal in the dining car while traveling on a 2 1/2 hour ride. Wednesday, November 6 Price: $113 per person 6:35am Ithaca Behind the Clarion 6:50am Ithaca Green St. Bus Shelter 7:10am Dryden TC3 Parking Lot #5 7:30am Cortlandville Ted Testa Park 7:50am Marathon - 4 Corners 8:15am Binghamton - Cracker Barrel 4:15pm Binghamton - Cracker Barrel 4:40pm Marathon - 4 Corners 5:00pm Cortlandville - Ted Testa Park 5:20pm Dryden - TC3 Lot #5 5:40pm Ithaca - Green St. Bus Shelter 5:55pm Ithaca - Behind Clarion 19

20 Tuesday, DECEMBER 3rd Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular featuring, the one and only Rockettes!!!! For 80 years, the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, starring the Rockettes, has continued to create lasting memories for generations of families that have made this cherished show a holiday tradition. A true New York City institution, the annual Radio City Rockettes Christmas Spectacular is the sparkling, breathtaking way to get you in the Christmas spirit where you can create unforgettable holiday memories. Price $179 per person -or- A day on your own in NYC Price $ :45am Ithaca - Behind the Clarion 6:00am Ithaca - Green St. Bus Shelter 6:20am Dryden - TC-3 Parking Lot #5 6:40am Cortlandville - Ted Testa Park 7:00am Marathon - 4 corners 7:25am Binghamton - Cracker Barrel 11:45pm Binghamton - Cracker Barrel 12:10am Marathon - 4 Corners 12:30am Cortlandville - Ted Testa Park 12:45am Dryden - TC-3 Parking Lot #5 1:00am Ithaca - Green St. Bus Shelter 1:15am Ithaca - Behind the Clarion 20 20

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22 MAY 8th & 9th Sight and Sound Theatre Lancaster, PA Sight & Sound Theatres invites you to experience the greatest rescue story of all time! JESUS is the action-packed musical stage adventure that takes you on a miraculous journey alongside the most famous person ever to walk the earth and the everyday people whose lives he changed forever. 7:30am Ithaca - Behind the Clarion 7:45am Ithaca - Green St. Bus Shelter 8:05am Dryden - TC-3 Parking Lot #5 No Overnight Parking 8:25am Cortlandville -Ted Testa Park 8:45am Marathon - 4 Corners 9:10am Binghamton - Cracker Barrel 6:30pm Binghamton - Cracker Barrel 6:55pm Marathon - 4 Corners 7:15pm Cortlandville -Ted Testa Park 7:35pm Dryden - TC3 Parking Lot #5 No Overnight Parking 7:55pm Ithaca - Green St. Bus Shelter 8:10am Ithaca - Behind Clarion 22

23 We travel today to Lancaster, PA to Sight and Sound Theatre to see the matinee performance of JESUS. After the production, we will travel to Shady Maple to discover the experience of dining at Lancaster County s largest smorgasbord featuring 200 feet of deliciously authentic Pennsylvania Dutch cooking. We will be staying the night at the Fulton Steamboat Hotel. After a family style breakfast we will board the motor coach for a guided tour of off-thebeaten-path places you might not find on your own. The tour takes you through scenic Pennsylvania Dutch Country. There will be several stops at traditional roadside stands owned by the Amish. We will also stop at the Kitchen Kettle to shop and a lunch stop (on own) before heading home. Included: Matinee Tickets, lodging, smorgasbord, breakfast and transportation. PRICE : Single $319 Double $264 Triple $249 Quad $243 23

24 Are you interested in Chartering a motor-coach? We offer 47 and 55-passenger motor-coaches for rent. Places we frequent, but are not limited to: New York City Greek Peak Philadelphia Boston Washington, DC Weddings in the Ithaca area And everything in between! If you have any interest in chartering one of our motor-coaches, please feel free to give us a call or if you would rather, you can submit a quote with us online at and one of our representatives will get back to you within 24 hours Mon-Fri

25 General Information Tour Cost Includes Transportation via deluxe, air-conditioned, lavatory equipped motor coach. Motel/hotel accommodations with private bath, sightseeing, admissions, and guide fees as in the itinerary, charge for handling one piece of luggage; all taxes pertaining to included features of the tour. Price does not include meals, unless specified, valet, laundry, phone calls or other personal expenses. Responsibility Swarthout Tours and/or its solicitors act solely as agents in arranging for hotel/motel accommodations, sightseeing and all other services and does not assume any liability for injury, damage, accident or delay due to any act or default of any company or person engaged in or rendering any other service, or carrying out arrangements for any tour, or by servant. Swarthout reserves the right to change or modify the itinerary as circumstances may require, to cancel any tour prior to departure upon full refund of all monies paid and, if necessary, to change hotels/motels by substitution of equal or superior accommodations. Procedures for Reservations On all trips, an advance reservation must be made by calling or stopping by our office. Departure Locations Departure time and departure locations will be designated on itineraries for each specific trip. Also note departure locations are listed in this brochure. Canadian Immigration Passengers must carry proof of citizenship an Enhanced Driver s License, passport or visa to enter Canada. If you do not have proper ID, you will be turned away before departing the departure location. In that case, there will be no refund. Special Services It is the intent of Swarthout Tours to comply fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In order to ensure the arrangement of proper services, we request advance notification and specific identification of the special needs of all customers no later than the date of full payment. We are not liable for the failure of suppliers of travel or other services to comply with their own requirements under ADA. 25

26 26 Gratuities A large part of the success of a tour is due to our drivers and escorts. If you wish to show appreciation to your driver and escort, we suggest you do it voluntarily and compensate them for the courtesy and services rendered. Smoking & Alcohol There will be no smoking or alcohol on any Swarthout Tour bus. Your cooperation and understanding on this matter is greatly appreciated. Our travel plans always include stops for rest and relaxation with opportunities for smoking. Seating Seats will be assigned at the time of full payment from front to rear, unless otherwise requested. Payments Cash, Check, Money Order, Visa, MasterCard and Discover or debit cards are accepted. If paying by check, make payable to Swarthout Tours. Your seat is not secured until payment is received. Day-Trips Must be paid in full when you make your reservation. Multi-Day Trips Require a $ deposit per person with the balance paid 60 days prior to the trip. After full payment has been received, boarding passes and luggage tags will be sent by mail or issued at our office. Refunds Should Swarthout Tours cancel a trip due to lack of reservations your money will be promptly refunded. Swarthout Tours is not responsible; however, for any costs such as those occurring due to missed reservations with theater or sporting event tickets that you may have purchased on your own or purchased by Swarthout Tours on your behalf. There are no refunds or exchanges on Broadway shows, Radio City Music Hall, Madison Square Garden or any other sporting event that we are unable to attend due to acts of God, weather, traffic, war, terrorism, strikes, etc., beyond the control of Swarthout Tours. Cancellations Customer cancellations for One-Day tours are NON-REFUNDABLE *Multiday tours cancelled by customers days prior to the trip will be assessed a $50.00 fee per person plus any non-refundable money paid out on your behalf. *Multi-day tours cancelled by customers days prior to the trip will be assessed 40% per person plus any nonrefundable money paid out on your behalf. *Multi day tours cancelled by customers 1-30 days prior to the trip are non refundable, unless we can sell your seat.

27 Safe and Happy Travels from the Swarthout Tours Staff: Robert Swarthout President John Seewald General Manager Mark DiGiacomo Dispatch/Charter Manager Cindy Lent Advertising/Tour & Charter Dept. Donna Vose Tour Coordinator & Escort Lillie Krauklis Tour Escort 27

28 Swarthout Tours 115 Graham Road Ithaca, NY