Southern New England Featuring Boston, Plymouth and Cape Cod AAA Akron Tour Operations / Tour #403 SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND FEATURING BOSTON, PLYMOUTH AND CAPE COD August 6-12, 2015 Day #1 / Thursday / August 6 6:30 AM Depart AAA Akron s downtown location, 111 W. Center St. in Akron 7:00 AM Depart Holiday Inn, 4073 Medina Road (Route 18 and I-77) in Montrose Rest stop with breakfast availability plus lunch stop and afternoon rest break en route 5:30 PM Hotel check-in: Comfort Inn and Suites 99 Miller Road Castleton, New York 12033 Phone: 518-479-3217 Comfort Inn and Suites features a heated indoor pool, whirlpool and exercise room for our one night stay 6:30 PM Dinner (included) at Comfort Inn and Suites Day #2 / Friday / August 7 REMAINDER OF EVENING IS AT LEISURE 6:30-7:50 AM Breakfast (included) at Comfort Inn and Suites 7:00 AM Luggage out 8:00 AM Depart Comfort Inn and Suites in Castleton, New York Rest break en route 11:30 AM Arrive in Boston, Massachusetts at colorful Quincy Market for lunch (on your own) and free time to peruse this vibrant market 1:00 PM Meet our local guide at Quincy Market for an afternoon city tour of Boston 4:00 PM Depart Boston, Massachusetts 5:20 PM Hotel check-in: Hampton Inn and Suites 10 Plaza Way Plymouth, Massachusetts 02360 Phone: 508-747-5000 Hampton Inn and Suites features a heated indoor pool, hot tub and exercise room for our four night stay 6:30 PM Dinner (included) nearby at Olive Garden 8:00 PM Return to Hampton Inn and Suites
Day #3 / Saturday / August 8 9:00 AM Meet local guide at our hotel and depart for a tour of Plymouth, America s home town 10:30 AM Board the Mayflower II, docked in Plymouth, a replica of the ship that sailed the Pilgrims to the New World in 1620. Be sure to bring your cameras. 11:00 AM View the famous Plymouth Rock and then resume the guided tour of Plymouth with a visit to the Grist Mill. 12:30 PM Lunch (on your own) at the picturesque waterfront of Plymouth, Massachusetts 1:45 PM Board Captain John Whale Vessel in Plymouth for an approximate 3½ hour whale watching cruise. Once again, have your cameras ready for any encounters with these gentle giants of the deep. 5:30 PM Disembark Captain John Whale Vessel 5:45 PM Return to Hampton Inn and Suites to freshen up before dinner 6:30 PM Depart Hampton Inn and Suites 7:00 PM Dinner (included) at the Cape Cod Super Buffet 8:30 PM Depart Cape Cod Super Buffet 9:00 PM Return to Hampton Inn and Suites Day #4 / Sunday / August 9 9:00 AM Meet local guide at our hotel and take a short 20 minute ride to historic Sandwich, Massachusetts, the oldest town on Cape Cod, and certainly one of the most beautiful. We will see such landmarks as the Hoxie House, Cape Cod s oldest house, the Thornton Burgess Museum where the author of Peter Rabbit dwelled, and the Dexter Grist Mill where today they still grind grain for sale. In addition, we see the First Church of Christ known for its Christopher Wren designed Steeple. Another highlight will be a stop at the Heritage Museum and Gardens, which includes a collection of Currier & Ives prints, and a wonderful antique car collection exhibit in the round barn, including the 1930 Duesenberg once owned by movie star Gary Cooper. 12:00 PM Lunch (on your own) at Seafood Sam s, overlooking the Cape Cod Canal 1:00 PM Visit the Green Briar which offers an extensive assortment of delicious local jellies 2:00 PM Depart the Green Brier and travel to Hyannis, Massachusetts on Cape Cod 2:30-4:00 PM Tour Hyannis, Massachusetts with a local guide including stops at the Kennedy Memorial and St. Francis Xavier Church, where many a celebrity wedding was held 4:00-4:30 PM Free time to peruse Hyannis or visit the John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum 4:35 PM Arrive at our reserved seats on Hyannis Green for the very popular annual BOSTON POPS BY THE SEA CONCERT featuring the Boston Pops Orchestra 5:00-7:00 PM 30TH ANNIVERSARY BOSTON POPS BY THE SEA CONCERT 7:30 PM Enjoy a traditional New England Lobster Feast (Lobsterbake included) at a premier restaurant that s sure to please even the heartiest of appetites 9:00 PM Depart Hyannis, Massachusetts 9:40 PM Return to Hampton Inn and Suites Day #5 / Monday / August 10 9:00 AM Meet local guide at our hotel and proceed to Woods Hole on Cape Cod 10:45 AM Depart on the ferry, with our motor coach, and take a 50 minute cruise to the enchanting island of Martha s Vineyard. Here we will tour Oak Bluffs, site of the famous Ginger Bread Houses, then on to Edgartown, where the movie Jaws was filmed. There is time for shopping and lunch (on your own) followed by further touring.
Day #5 / Monday / August 10 (CONTINUED) 5:00 PM Dinner (included) at a popular restaurant in Oak Bluffs on Martha s Vineyard 6:50 PM Depart restaurant for ferry and board at 7:00 PM 7:15 PM Ferry departs Martha s Vineyard 8:00 PM Return to Woods Hole on Cape Cod and head back to the Hampton Inn and Suites 9:15 PM Return to Hampton Inn and Suites Day #6 / Tuesday / August 11 8:00 AM Luggage out 9:00 AM Depart Hampton Inn and Suites in Plymouth, Massachusetts Rest breaks and lunch stop (on your own) en route 4:00 PM Hotel check-in: Turning Stone Resort and Casino 5218 Patrick Road Verona, New York 13478 Phone: 315-361-7711 Day #7 / Wednesday / August 12 Vouchers will be provided for dinner and breakfast at Turning Stone Resort and Casino. In addition, either game coupons or Players Club cards with incentives loaded will be given to everyone who is age 21 and older. Note that you must be at least 21 years old to enter the casino. THE REMAINDER OF THE AFTERNOON AND EVENING IS AT LEISURE. YOU CAN EAT DINNER (ON YOUR OWN) AT A TIME OF YOUR CHOOSING AT THIS RESORT AND CASINO. 8:00-8:55 AM Breakfast (included) at Turning Stone Resort and Casino 8:00 AM Luggage out 9:00 AM Depart Turning Stone Resort and Casino Rest stop en route to Niagara Falls, New York 1:00 PM Lunch (included) at Top of the Falls Restaurant (Top of the Falls Restaurant is located on Goat Island, New York in the Niagara River, separating the American and Canadian falls. Goat Island is part of Niagara Falls State Park and you will have excellent views of Niagara Falls from a different perspective at Top of the Falls Restaurant). 2:30 PM Depart Top of the Falls Restaurant 3:00 PM Arrive at Frank Lloyd Wright s Darwin Martin House in Buffalo, N.Y. for guided tour (Frank Lloyd Wright designed the Darwin Martin House which was built between 1903 and 1905. Located in Buffalo, New York, it is considered one of the most important projects from Wright s Prairie School era, and ranks along with The Guggenheim in New York City and Fallingwater in Pennsylvania among his greatest works. This home was built for Darwin D. Martin, a prominent businessman, and his wife. Especially notable in this home are exquisite art glass windows featuring numerous pieces of jewellike iridescent glass. The Darwin Martin House is a complex that includes a significant size home as well as the Carriage House, the Gardener s Cottage, the Conservatory and the Pergola. After this tour, there will be time to visit their gift shop). 5:00 PM Depart Frank Lloyd Wright s Darwin Martin House Rest stop with dinner option (on your own) en route to Akron 9:15 PM Return to Holiday Inn, 4073 Medina Road (Route 18 and I-77) in Montrose 9:45 PM Return to AAA Akron s downtown location, 111 W. Center St. in Akron All times are tentative and subject to change without notice. Final documents will be mailed about 2 weeks prior to departure.
TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip deluxe motor coach transportation Anderson Coach or Brecksville Road Transit 1 night hotel accommodation at Comfort Inn and Suites, Castleton, New York 4 nights hotel accommodations at Hampton Inn and Suites, Plymouth, Mass. 1 night hotel accommodations at Turning Stone Casino and Hotel, Verona, N.Y. 13 meals (6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 6 dinners {one dinner is a lobster bake}) Guided tour of Boston, Massachusetts Guided tour of Plymouth, Massachusetts Guided tour of Sandwich and Hyannis, Massachusetts (on Cape Cod) Guided tour on Martha s Vineyard Round trip ferry to Martha s Vineyard Visit to the Grist Mill Admission to the Mayflower II in Plymouth, Massachusetts Whale cruise out of Plymouth, Massachusetts with Captain John Whale Boats Admission to the Heritage Museum and Gardens Admission to the Green Briar Jam Center Reserved seating for 30TH ANNUAL BOSTON POPS BY THE SEA CONCERT Visit to Niagara Falls, New York Admission to Frank Lloyd Wright s Darwin Martin House in Buffalo, New York Baggage handling for one piece of luggage per person Tax and tip on included meals, admissions and hotel accommodation Services of AAA Akron Tour Escort Eric Wertz Additional services from local tour guide for four days MEMBER PRICE NON-MEMBER PRICE PRICE: $1,399.00 per person based on double occupancy $1,449.00 per person, double occupancy $1,799.00 per person based on single occupancy $1,849.00 per person, single occupancy $1,349.00 per person based on triple occupancy $1,399.00 per person, triple occupancy $1,299.00 per person based on quad occupancy $1,349.00 per person, quad occupancy DEPOSIT: SPECIAL NOTE: $100.00 per person is due at the time of booking. The final balance is due in full on July 6, 2015. This tour involves moderate walking and activity levels. Comfortable shoes are advised. Young adults under age 21 are welcome on this tour if accompanied by an adult over age 21. ADDITIONAL NOTE: This entire tour is in the United States. We will only be visiting the New York side of Niagara Falls. NO PASSPORT IS REQUIRED ON THIS TOUR. At the Turning Stone Resort and Casino in Verona, New York, a driver s license or valid state issued photo I.D. will be required if you wish to sign up for their Players Club card program. This is now standard procedure at U.S. casinos. CANCELLATION POLICY: The $100 deposit for this tour is refundable up until July 6, 2015. It becomes non-refundable after July 6, 2015 unless your space can be resold. Cancellations under 30 days prior to departure will incur penalties. The amount will depend on refunds from vendors, whether the tour is sold out or not, and several other factors. Cancellation insurance is recommended. AAA Akron Locations to Serve You Cuyahoga Falls: 330-923-4826 Fairlawn: 330-867-0694 Downtown Akron: 330-762-0631 Hudson: 330-650-6727
SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND Featuring Boston, Plymouth and Cape Cod AUGUST 6-12, 2015 $1,399.00 PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FOR AAA MEMBERS $1,449.00 PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FOR NON-MEMBERS TOUR #403 / REGISTRATION NAME (PLEASE PRINT): ADDRESS: CITY / STATE / ZIP CODE: PHONE NUMBER WITH AREA CODE: Home: Work or Cell Phone: AAA MEMBERSHIP TYPE: Basic Plus Premier Membership#: BOARDING AT: AAA Akron s downtown location, 111 West Center St. in Akron Holiday Inn, junction of I-77 and Route 18 in Montrose LICENSE PLATE: YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL OF VEHICLE: ROOMING WITH: REQUEST: Non smoking room Smoking room if available NAME AND PHONE NUMBER OF EMERGENCY CONTACT: EMAIL ADDRESS FOR UPDATES ON AAA AKRON ESCORTED TOURS: SPECIAL NEEDS OR REQUESTS (requests will be noted but cannot be guaranteed): Please note that a $100.00 deposit per person is required to reserve space on this tour. The final payment is due on July 6, 2015. This tour may be booked and paid at any AAA Akron office using cash, check or a major credit card. If paying by check, please make it payable to AAA Akron and mail it along with the completed registration form to: Eric Wertz, AAA Akron Tour Operations, 111 West Center St., Akron, Ohio 44308 Phone: 330-762-0631 AAA Akron Locations to Serve You Cuyahoga Falls: 330-923-4826 Fairlawn: 330-867-0694 Downtown Akron: 330-762-0631 Hudson: 330-650-6727