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1 Volume-133 April 2018 Members In The Spotlight! Tennessee Motor Coach Association P.O. Box 5191 Kingsport, TN (866) Call us for i nerary assistance and to plan your next tour to Wisconsin

2 CELEBRATE THE ROOTS OF AMERICAN MUSIC IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN BRISTOL 3 DAYS. 20+ STAGES ARTISTS. The Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion music festival is produced to promote and celebrate Bristol s musical heritage. The Festival brings visitors from across the U.S. and around the world each year, and plays host to national, regional, and local artists over the three day weekend. Recognizing the 1927 Bristol Sessions influence on many genres of music a diversity of genres is presented in a high energy, exciting atmosphere in the heart of the birthplace of country music. The festival is held annually the third weekend in September in Historic Downtown Bristol. Families, tour groups, and music aficionados from all over the world tell us it s their favorite music event of the year! AN AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION TOP 100 EVENT MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR UPCOMING FESTIVAL DATES! SEPT , 2018 SEPT , 2019 PAST BRISTOL RHYTHM PERFORMERS: Dwight Yoakam, Emmylou Harris, Old Crow Medicine Show, The Avett Brothers, Dr. Ralph Stanley, Jason Isbell, Buddy Guy, Gene Watson, The Indigo Girls, Lucinda Williams, John Oates, Robert Earl Keen, Béla Fleck, Robert Randolph & the Family Band, The Del McCoury Band, Marty Stuart, Pam Tillis, Sturgill Simpson, and many, many more! FESTIVAL RECOGNITION GRAND PINNACLE: BRONZE AWARD WINNER INTERNATIONAL FESTIVALS AND EVENTS ASSOCIATION BEST FESTIVAL KALEIDOSCOPE AWARD WINNER SOUTHEAST FESTIVALS & EVENTS ASSOCIATION TOP 20 EVENT FOR SEPTEMBER SOUTHEAST TOURISM SOCIETY For more information and to purchase tickets, visit BRISTOLRHYTHM.COM.

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5 VIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL TATTOO DATES APRIL 25-28, 2019 Stripes and Plaids An Astounding Performance of Military Music to Remember! Friday to Tuesday Celebrate military history and the Virginia s International Tattoo with charm and pageantry. Experience the Virginia International Tattoo, a true patriotic display of military splendor, with a cast of over 1,000 performers from drill teams to pipe and drum corps. APRIL 23-26, 2020 PERFORMANCE TIME: THURSDAY - SATURDAY 7:30 p.m. SUNDAY MATINEE 2:30 p.m. ESTIMATE TIME 120 MINUTES For more details please contact: Melissa Hopper VisitNorfolk mhopper@visitnorfolktoday.com Mark Kowalewski Visit Prince William mkowalewski@pwcgov.org Friday Prince William, Virginia Arrive early afternoon for an elegant lunch in the Officer s Club on Marine Corps Base Quantico. Then visit Quantico National Cemetery, where our nation s veterans are remembered. Have the honor of helping the Missing In America Project, an organization that aims to find, identify and inter unclaimed remains of fallen veterans. Experience a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity by participating in placing flags at the graves of these previously forgotten heroes. Travel down the street to the National Museum of the Marine Corps, a lasting tribute to U.S. Marines--past, present, and future. Before calling it a night, step in to the quaint town of Historic Occoquan for a memorable dinner. This riverfront community welcomes visitors with southern hospitality and plenty of dining options to choose from. Saturday Prince William, Virginia Start the morning with a Civil War guide dressed in his military uniform lead you to Manassas National Battlefield Park Where the Southern Victories Tested the Northern Resolve. This was the first major land battle of the United States Civil War, two armies clashed for the first time, heavy fighting swept away any notion of a quick war. Afterwards, visit a Civil War hospital at the Ben Lomond Historic Site. Soldiers were taken here after the Battle of First Manassas to care for their wounds and left their signatures on the walls to prove it. Learn about 19th century medicine used to care for the injured soldiers. Enjoy lunch at Virginia Gateway, the premier shopping destination boasting an amazing selection of over 120 regional and local shops and restaurants in a convenient shopper-friendly environment. After lunch, visit Effingham Manor Winery to sample their signature wine King s Ransom or enjoying craft beer, craft food and live local music at 2 Silos Brewing Company, a place to bring family and friends together. Before calling it a night it is time for dinner at Grafton Street, a neighborhood pub & restaurant serving tasty eats & a great selection of craft beers & wines in a nice relaxed atmosphere. Sunday Prince William and Norfolk, Virginia In the morning travel to Norfolk, Virginia and arrive by 11:30 a.m. to tour Nauticus, the Hampton Roads Naval Museum and Battleship Wisconsin. Nauticus is a fun and exciting interactive science and technology center exploring the power of the sea. It features more than 150 exhibits, films and exotic aquatic life. The Hampton Roads Naval Museum, located inside of Nauticus introduces over 200 years of naval history in Hampton Roads. Located next to Nauticus. Discover the Battleship Wisconsin, the largest and last battleship ever built by the US Navy. Enjoy lunch on own inside the café. Head over to Scope Arena for the Tattoo Hullabaloo- an outdoor festival prior to the show. Then experience the Virginia International Tattoo, an astounding display of inspirational military music, majestic massed pipes and drums, show-stopping drill team maneuvers, international bands and dancers from six to eight countries including the United States of America with a star spangled spectacular of America s finest bands, drill teams, and much more. Enjoy, as the cast of 1,000, take center-stage in a 120-minute performance. For dinner sail along Norfolk waterfront on the Spirit of Norfolk. Savor freshly prepared food in a nautical setting with dynamic professional entertainment Monday Norfolk, Virginia Take a bus tour of the world s largest naval installation, Naval Station Norfolk. A knowledgeable, active duty Navy guide will board your motor coach and give a narrated tour of the base. Make a quick stop for ice cream and discover where and how the waffle cone was invented at Doumar s. Enjoy lunch and shopping at Norfolk s Premium Outlets with over 90 designer stores with a waterfront setting. Spend the rest of the afternoon cruising aboard Victory Rover Naval Base Cruises. Take a two hour cruise touring the world s largest naval base by water. The music and great food doesn t stop! End the night with dinner at Norfolk s newest entertainment venue the Waterside District, adjacent to Town Point Park. It will feature the best of national, local and regional restaurants and will offer live music, festivals, and more. Tuesday Norfolk, Virginia Before heading for home discover one of the largest collections of azaleas, camellias, roses and rhododendrons on the East Coast at the Norfolk Botanical Garden. Experience 155 glorious acres of gardens with guided tours on foot, tram or by boat.

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7 STILL TIME CHRISTMAS 2018 November :30 PM 9:30 PM Motorcoach Group Exclusive Event Price includes an authentic Appalachian dinner, opening act, an intimate evening with awardwinning songwriters and group photo Seats Still Available Two Great Show to impress your group Christmas 2018 Show ELF: THE MUSICAL With Group Exclusive Add On Experience Contact Monica Hall Group Sales Manager VisitAbingdonVirginia.com CALL NOW TO RESERVE SEATS

8 Field Trips at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center Ultimate Field Trip $27 INCLUDES: Guided tour with museum docent or crew trainer Thematic academic hands-on lab IMAX (insert registered symbol) or National Geographic movie Mars meal boxed lunch ACADEMIC LAB THEMES: Grades K-8 Grades 9-12 Exploring the Moon Rocketry Mars Living and Working in Space Daily Space Adventure $13 INCLUDES: Self-guided tour Entrance to the museum Shuttle Park Rocket Park Museum simulators Additional options include: Movies: $7 per participant Mars Meal boxed lunch: $7.50 per participant (vegetarian/gluten-free options available) Enhance your visit with free Math Exploration Guides. These guides correlate to nationally accepted mathematics standards and can be found at rocketcenter.com/educators/mathguides Reserve Your Date NOW! Visit Dates fill up quickly!

9 PICK US FOR YOUR TRAVEL DESTINATION! Brownsville, Tennessee is steeped in music history and home to rock and roll icon Tina Turner and blues pioneer Sleepy John Estes. Each Memorial Day weekend we celebrate this heritage with the Exit 56 Blues Festival at the West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center. Blues musicians from around the mid-south are invited to entertain guests from all over the world. On Saturday, a full day of up-and-coming and seasoned performers also includes an arts and crafts show, Corvette car show, a cruise-in of hot rod and antique vehicles and some of the most appetizing food you ll sink your teeth into. And, if you re up for it, take a shot at dethroning last year s Deep-Fried BBQ Eating Champion! Join us again on Sunday for our Women in Blues performances. Visit Exit56Blues.com for more information. We ll plan on seeing you there! 121 Sunny Hill Cove Just off I