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WEST VIRGINIA’S COUNTRY ROADS FEATURING THE GREENBRIER! October 9 (Tuesday) - 12 (Friday), 2012
Event Price: Single occupancy: $1,149.00ppDouble occupancy: $849.00ppTriple occupancy: $819.00pp
Event Includes: * Round-trip motorcoach transportation * Three Nights Hotel Accommodations - one in Elkins, one in Snowshoe and one at the grand Greenbrier Resort. * A Lakeland Tour Director to accompany the group. * Baggage Handling at your hotels. * Three Dinners (tax and gratuity included) * One Box Lunch (tax and gratuity included) * Four Breakfasts (tax and gratuity included) * Durbin Rocket Train Ride * American Mountain Theatre * Cass River Train Ride * National Radio Observatory * Numerous Activities at The Greenbrier
Clothing/Weather: Casual and comfortable for your touring pleasure. The average daily high temperature in Elkins and White Sulphur Springs, WV during October is approximately 60-65; the average daily low is high-30s. Two of the hotels contain an indoor swimming pool.
Hotels: Hampton Inn, Elkins, WV. One night. High in the Appalachian Mountains you'll breathe fresh air, enjoy majestic views and discover a quaint mountain town called Elkins, West Virginia. The hotel is located just two miles south of historic downtown Elkins on a river bank overlooking the Tygart River Valley and provides expansive views of Appalachian scenery. The hotel contains 81 guest rooms, each of which contains a coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron and ironing board. The property contains a breakfast area, an indoor swimming pool, fitness center, guest laundry facilities and a complimentary USA Today.
The Inn at Snowshoe Mountain, Snowshoe, WV. One night. The Inn at Snowshoe is located at the base of Snowshoe Mountain, and offers all the amenities you need in one location. The Inn is a full service hotel with a host of amenities including indoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, arcade, restaurant and bar, full service front desk, laundry services and gift shop.
The Greenbrier Resort, White Sulphur Springs, WV. One night. Over 225 years of history and Southern hospitality welcome you to the Five Star Greenbrier Resort. Their lush 6,500-acre mountain estate delights the senses with an abundance of flowers, trees and breathtaking views, and spectacular interiors define timeless elegance. A $20.00 slot play is included in their elegant, 103,000 square-foot Monte Carlo-Style casino, and there is afternoon tea and a hotel history tour included for you as an overnight guest.
Meals: Three DinnersGraceland Mansion, Elkins, WV. The mansion was the summer home of Henry Gassaway Davis, a United States Senator (1871-1883), and an unsuccessful Democratic candidate for Vice President of the United States. Graceland, built by Henry Gassaway Davis and his wife, was completed in 1893. The exterior of the building is constructed of native sandstone in the Queen Anne style of architecture. The interior is decorated in native hardwoods, notably quartered oak, bird's eye maple, cherry and walnut. The house was first named the Mingo Moor and then Mingo Hall, the name being derived from Mingo Flats, an area south of Elkins. In the end though, Davis named the house in honor of his youngest daughter, Grace. She was thought to be Davis's favorite daughter and had considerable influence regarding the decoration of the house. The original name is still remembered today by the restaurant, the Mingo Room that is in Graceland. Following the death of Davis's wife in 1902, Grace became her father's hostess and she and her family spent summers in Graceland. Davis conducted political and business affairs from his office in Graceland until his death in 1916. After his death, Grace and her husband continued spending summers in Graceland. In 1925 Grace's husband died and in 1931 Grace was killed in a car accident. The house was passed on to their children. The last owners of the house were Ellen Bruce Lee and her husband, John A. Kennedy. The house was sold in 1939 and was acquired by the West Virginia Presbyterian Education Fund in 1941 and presented to the college. Until 1970, Graceland was used as a men's residence hall but in 1971 it was closed until the early 1990's when restoration began. The Inn received its first guests in 1996. Graceland was designated a National Historic Landmark and along with historic Halliehurst Mansion and two other historic buildings on the campus of Davis & Elkins College, forms what is now a national historic district, one of 169 in the United States. Menu to consist of: tossed salad with two dressings, Graceland Grill (3 oz. Steak and 4 oz. Chicken), whipped potatoes, green beans, apple crisp and coffee or tea.
Inn at Snowshoe, Snowshoe, WV. A complete dinner will be included, including a choice of entrees. Menu TBA.
The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, WV. The Greenbrier dining experience offers thirteen unique restaurants, cafés and lounges that each demonstrates superlative standards in the culinary arts. Whether you're looking for a light afternoon snack or a leisurely luxury dining experience, there's something for every taste at The Greenbrier. Pull up a chair at any of our exquisite Greenbrier restaurants or dining locations and sample the next generation of award-winning cuisine at The Greenbrier.
Four BreakfastsHilton Garden Inn Rockaway. Breakfast buffet is included the morning of departure.
Hampton Inn, Elkins, WV. Enjoy their On the House® hot breakfast. Menu items rotate and may include such offerings as sausage patties, eggs and French toast sticks. And of course, all the coffee you'd like.
The Inn at Snowshoe, Snowshoe Mountain, WV. Breakfast buffet the morning of our stay here.
The Greenbrier Resort, White Sulphur Springs, WV. Breakfast buffet the morning of our stay here.
Attractions: Durbin Rocket Excursion Train, Durbin, WV. In historic Durbin, you have the opportunity to ride one of the rarest steam locomotives in existence. The DURBIN ROCKET Excursion Train is powered by a rare steam locomotive; Old #3 is one of only three operating Climax geared logging locomotives on earth. This 55-ton antique was built in 1910 for the Moore-Keppel Lumber Co. in nearby Randolph County. Today you can ride in an authentic 1920-era coaches and vintage wooden cabooses behind #3 as she puffs and whistles her way along the free-flowing Greenbrier River in Northern Pocahontas County. Your ride covers 10.5 miles and offers many beautiful river and mountain views in the Monongahela National Forest. Stay awhile in Durbin and visit the Rail & Trail Store on Main Street across from the Depot where you will find a large selection of souvenirs, gifts, & T-shirts, along with the famous “Big Scoop” hand-dipped ice cream cones. Enjoy a box lunch on the train before your return.
American Mountain Theater - The American Mountain Theater is West Virginia’s first and only “Branson Style” family-friendly music & comedy variety show. The cast of seasoned entertainers will keep your toes tapping and hands clapping through the entire live 2-hour show featuring a mix of musical styles including country, gospel, pop and patriotic music blending to bring you the “Freshest Sound in the Mountains.” The entertainment rounds out with the supremely popular comedic impersonations that will have you laughing your whole trip home. This must see show brings you an entertainment experience that you’ll want to see again and again!
National Radio Observatory - View the Green Bank Telescope, the world's largest fully steerable radio telescope. The observatory contains many other notable telescopes, among them the 140-foot telescope that utilizes an equatorial mount uncommon for radio telescopes, three 85-foot telescopes forming the Green Bank Interferometer, a 40-foot telescope used by school groups and organizations for small scale research, a fixed radio 'horn' built to observe Cygnus X-1, a bunk house to facilitate these guests, as well as a reproduction of the original antenna built by Karl Jansky while he worked for Bell Labs to detect the interference that was discovered to be previously unknown natural radio waves emitted by the universe.
Cass River Scenic Railroad - Nestled in the mountains of West Virginia, Cass Scenic Railroad State Park offers excursions that transport you back in time to relive an era when steam-driven locomotives were an essential part of everyday life. Trips to Cass are filled with rich histories of the past, unparalleled views of a vast wilderness area, and close-up encounters with the sights and sounds of original steam-driven locomotives. The town of Cass remains relatively unchanged. The restored company houses now rented as vacation cottages, add to the charm and atmosphere of the town. From the company store and museum to the train depot, you'll find an abundance of things to do prior to your departure on the historic Cass Railroad. The Cass Scenic Railroad is the same line built in 1901 to haul lumber to the mill in Cass. The locomotives are the same Shay locomotives used in Cass, and in the rainforests of British Columbia for more than a half-century. Many of the passenger cars are old logging flat-cars that have been refurbished. Cass Scenic Railroad State Park is an unforgettable adventure...a journey back in time to the days of company towns, geared locomotives and log trains. You're invited for a ride in history.
The Greenbrier Resort - Over 225 years of history and Southern hospitality welcome you to the Five Star Greenbrier Resort. Their lush 6,500-acre mountain estate delights the senses with an abundance of flowers, trees and breathtaking views, and spectacular interiors define timeless elegance. You will be here in time to enjoy Afternoon Tea in the Lobby. Another feature of the tour will be your membership in their elegant, 103,000 square-foot Monte Carlo Style casino. You will receive $20 free slot play, and there is also a nightly champagne toast. The last morning following breakfast you will have a few hours to enjoy the Resort. You might want to schedule treatments in the Spa (additional cost) or take advantage of any of the Resort's many other recreational activities. Also available is a Hotel History Tour that presents the information on the hotels early years, as well as her many distinguished guests. There is access to the President’s Cottage Museum.
Itinerary:
DAY 1 – October 9, 2012 - Tuesday (B & D) Buffet breakfast at the Hilton Garden Inn Rockaway Mall Depart Hilton Garden Inn Rockaway Mall (7:00am departure) Lunch stop (not included) Photo op in Blackwater Falls State Park Arrive Elkins, WV – check in at Hampton Inn for one night Dinner (included) at Graceland Mansion American Mountain Theater
DAY 2 – October 10, 2012 - Wednesday (CB/L/D) Continental breakfast (included) at your hotel Durbin Rocket (box lunch included) National Radio Observatory Arrive Snowshoe, WV – check in at Inn at Snowshoe for one night Dinner at your hotel (included)
DAY 3 – October 11, 2012 - Thursday (B & D) Contiental breakfast (included) at your hotel Cass Scenic Railroad Arrive White Sulphur Springs, WV – check in at the Greenbrier Resort for one night Dinner at the Greenbrier’s Main Dining Room (included)
DAY 4 – October 12, 2012 - Friday (B) Breakfast buffet (included) at Greenbrier Free morning to enjoy Greenbrier’s amenities Depart West Virginia Lunch stop (not included) Return to Hilton Garden Inn Rockaway Mall (approximately 9:00pm) __________________________________________________________________________________________
Please contact a tour representative for more information and/or reservations at (973) 366-0600 ext. 602.
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