Louisville, Lexington and Bardstown, Kentucky AAA Akron Tour Operations / Tour #211 LOUISVILLE, LEXINGTON AND BARDSTOWN, KENTUCKY October 6-9, 2010 Day #1 / Wednesday / October 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 11:30 AM Lunch stop (on your own) 2:45 PM Hotel check-in: Drury Inn and Suites 9501 Blairwood Road Louisville, Kentucky 40222 Phone: (502) 326-4170 3:30 PM Depart Drury Inn and Suites 4:00 PM Arrive at Schimpff s Confectionery in Jeffersonville, Indiana (Schimpff s Confectionery is a sweet visit to the past that opened on April 11, 1891. See fine hand-made candies produced with turn of the century equipment). 5:00 PM Depart Schimpff s Confectionery Make a photo stop for beautiful views of Louisville, Kentucky across the Ohio River 6:00 PM Arrive at Derby Dinner Playhouse in Clarksville, Indiana Enjoy dinner (included) followed by A Party to Murder, a fascinating murder mystery production that has received high accolades throughout various American theaters 9:45 PM Depart Derby Dinner Playhouse 10:15 PM Return to Drury Inn and Suites Day #2 / Thursday / October 7 6:00-8:15 AM Breakfast (included) at Drury Inn and Suites 7:30 AM Luggage out 8:30 AM Depart Drury Inn and Suites 9:00 AM Arrive at Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory for guided tour (This unique museum has an unforgettable entrance distinguished by a 120 foot, 68,000 pound steel baseball bat resembling the first Louisville Slugger baseball bat made by Andrew Bud Hillerich in 1884. We will see a short film presentation, view collections of baseball memorabilia, and then take a memorable tour of their manufacturing facility to see baseball bats being made. Afterward, there will be time to explore more interactive exhibits, see batting cages, and their gift shop).
Day #2 / Thursday / October 7 (CONTINUED) 10:30 AM Depart the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory and walk across the street to the Frazier International History Museum (Before taking a self guided tour of this museum, witness a demonstration of knights in shining armor battling with swords. The Frazier International History Museum houses two world class collections of arms, armor and related artifacts one from Britain s Royal Armories, the other the Frazier Collection. This three-story museum s exhibits span 1,000 years of world history, beginning with medieval Europe and ending with the early 20 th century. There are featured artifacts owned by politicians, frontiersmen, soldiers, and celebrities such as President Theodore Roosevelt, Daniel Boone, Geronimo, and General George Armstrong Custer). 12:45 PM Depart the Frazier International History Museum and travel to Loretto, Kentucky Lunch (on your own) en route to Loretto unless there are sufficient meal choices and seating at the Frazier International History Museum 2:30 PM Arrive at Maker s Mark Distillery, near Loretto, Kentucky (Take an enlightening 45 minute tour of the oldest Bourbon maker in Kentucky and have the possibility of seeing their Bourbon production line in action. Of course, complimentary Bourbon tasting will be available for anyone interested). 4:00 PM Depart Maker s Mark Distillery 4:30 PM Arrive at the Bourbon Heritage Center in Bardstown, Kentucky (Enjoy the movie The Portrait of Heaven Hill, which is a documentary on Bourbon making, then peruse the displays depicting the history of Bourbon making and be sure to visit their very unique gift shop) 5:15 PM Depart Bourbon Heritage Center 6:30 PM Hotel check-in: Springhill Suites by Marriott 10101 Forest Green Blvd. Louisville, Kentucky 40222 Phone: (502) 326-3895 7:00 PM Depart Springhill Suites 7:30 PM Dinner (included) at Claudia Sanders Dinner House in Shelbyville, Kentucky (This dinner venue is well known as it was originally office space for Kentucky Fried Chicken s headquarters adjacent to the famous Colonel Harland Sanders home) 8:45 PM Depart Claudia Sanders Dinner House 9:15 PM Return to Springhill Suites by Marriott Day #3 / Friday / October 8 6:30-7:30 AM Breakfast (included) at Springhill Suites by Marriott Note that a second breakfast will be offered at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky 7:45 AM Depart Springhill Suites by Marriott 8:30 AM Arrive at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky for the Backstretch Breakfast Tour (During this tour, we will savor a Southern style breakfast in the exclusive atmosphere of a morning at the race track. View the magical process of training world-class thoroughbreds during their early morning workouts while dining in Churchill Downs trackside kitchen. Afterward, we visit the barn area where up to 1,400 horses are stabled. You re guaranteed to leave with a new perspective and knowledge of thoroughbred horse racing).
Day #3 / Friday / October 8 (CONTINUED) 10:30 AM Churchill Downs Guided Walking Tour (This 30 minute walking tour includes viewing the Grandstand, the Finish Line and Winner s Circle as our guide takes you through historical Churchill Downs. You also visit with their resident thoroughbred and his companion, a miniature horse, in their back yard paddock). 11:00 AM Visit the Kentucky Derby Museum (See fascinating interactive exhibits, watch your favorite Kentucky Derby from as early as 1918 and listen while owners and trainers and jockeys share their legendary victories. Watch The Greatest Race, or other comparable film, which depicts Derby Day and the activities surrounding it, presented in high definition on a 360 degree screen). 12:00 PM Peruse the Finish Line Gift Shop with a unique selection of equine related gifts Lunch (on your own) at café in Kentucky Derby Museum 1:00 PM Depart Churchill Downs 3:00 PM Arrive at Kentucky Horse Park on the north side of Lexington, Kentucky Disembark our motor coach and take shuttle to the Indoor Arena for the international horse vaulting competition 4:00-6:00 PM International horse vaulting competition at Kentucky Horse Park s Indoor Arena (This competition is part of the World Equestrian Games, considered the finest equestrian event held anywhere on the globe with world championships every four years. The first World Equestrian Games were held in Stockholm in 1990 and have always been hosted in Europe until this year when Kentucky Horse Park was selected for this prestigious event. Eight disciplines are involved during the two weeks of World Equestrian Games: Jumping, Dressage, Eventing, Driving, Endurance, Vaulting, Reining, and Para Dressage. We will have a great view from our premier seats at Kentucky Horse Park s Indoor Arena). 6:30 PM Board shuttle to return to motor coach 7:00 PM Depart Lexington, Kentucky Dinner (en route) 9:30 PM Return to Springhill Suites by Marriott Day #4 / Saturday / October 9 7:00-8:15 AM Breakfast (included) at Springhill Suites by Marriott 7:30 AM Luggage out 8:30 AM Depart Springhill Suites by Marriott 10:00 AM Arrive at My Old Kentucky Home State Park in Bardstown, Kentucky (Tour My Old Kentucky Home, also known as the mansion on Federal Hill, built in 1812, where Stephen Foster had the inspiration in 1852 for the ballad My Old Kentucky Home which is the Kentucky state song) 11:20 AM Depart My Old Kentucky Home State Park 11:30 AM Board My Old Kentucky Dinner Train, just a few blocks away in Bardstown, Kentucky 12:00 PM My Old Kentucky Dinner Train departs (Take a scenic 2 ½ hour train ride through the beautiful rolling hills and countryside of the Bluegrass State, while enjoying a sumptuous three course included lunch) 2:30 PM Disembark the Old Kentucky Dinner Train 2:45-3:30 PM Peruse the annual Bardstown Arts and Crafts Festival, ranked one of Kentucky s best, or explore the city streets of quaint Bardstown on your own 3:30 PM Depart Bardstown, Kentucky and begin journey back to Akron Rest stop and dinner stop en route 11:00 PM Return to Holiday Inn, 4073 Medina Road (Route 18 and I-77) on Montrose 11:30 PM Return to AAA Akron s downtown location, 111 West 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 accommodations at Drury Inn and Suites 2 nights hotel accommodations at Springhill Suites by Marriott 6 meals (3 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 2 dinners) Visit to Schimpff s Confectionery Admission to Derby Dinner Playhouse to see production A Party to Murder Churchill Downs Backstretch Breakfast Tour Churchill Downs Guided Walking Tour Admission to Kentucky Derby Museum Visit to Maker s Mark Distillery Visit to Bourbon Heritage Center Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory Tour Admission to Frazier International History Museum Admission to International Vaulting Competition at Kentucky Horse Park in conjunction with the World Equestrian Games Guided tour of My Old Kentucky Home My Old Kentucky Dinner Train (2 ½ hour ride with three course lunch) Bardstown Arts and Crafts Festival 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 PRICE: $599.00 per person based on double occupancy $789.00 per person based on single occupancy $569.00 per person based on triple occupancy $539.00 per person based on quad occupancy DEPOSIT: $100.00 per person is due at the time of booking. The final balance is due in full on September 7, 2010. SPECIAL NOTE: 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. CANCELLATION POLICY: The $100 deposit for this tour is refundable up until September 7, 2010. It becomes non-refundable after September 7, 2010 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
LOUISVILLE, LEXINGTON AND BARDSTOWN, KY. OCTOBER 6-9, 2010 $599.00 PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY TOUR #211 / REGISTRATION IF YOU ARE AN AAA MEMBER, PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR MEMBERSHIP NUMBER: 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: NAME (PLEASE PRINT): ADDRESS: CITY / STATE / ZIP CODE: PHONE NUMBER WITH AREA CODE: Home: Work: EMAIL ADDRESS FOR UPDATES ON AAA AKRON ESCORTED TOURS: ROOMING WITH: REQUEST: Non smoking room Smoking room if available NAME AND PHONE NUMBER OF EMERGENCY CONTACT: 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 September 7, 2010. 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 at the address below. Direct questions to: Eric Wertz AAA Akron Tour Operations 111 West Center St. Akron, Ohio 44308 Phone: (330) 762-0631