Day 1 - Home to Lansing, IL
Today is a day of getting to know our fellow passengers as we travel to our first overnight stay near Chicago.  We’ll enjoy beautiful fall color as we drive through Wisconsin. 
Included Meals: Lunch             
Hotel: Comfort Suites

Day 2 - Lansing to West Middlesex
Travel through Michigan’s lovely countryside with breaks along the way.  Lodging this evening will be in West Middlesex. 
Included Meals: Light Breakfast            
Hotel: Holiday Inn Express

Day 3 - Middlesex to New York City
Pass through the beautiful landscapes of New York State and we check into our hotel just blocks from Times Square.  This evening we’re  off to one of Broadway’s top shows “Westside Story” featuring reserved seats!
Included Meals:  Breakfast                   
Hotel: Sheraton New York City Hotel & Towers

Day 4 - New York City
Take a colorful ferry boat ride to the famous Statue of Liberty, symbolizing American freedom to all.  Visit Ellis Island and discover, by exhibits, the 12 million people who came here looking for a better life.  View the film “Island of Hope, Island of Tears” before visiting the Great Hall.  Our local step-on guide to show us the sights and sounds of the “Big Apple”, New York City!  Visit lower Manhattan.  See Wall Street, Ground Zero, Chinatown, Greenwich village and more of this exciting city that never sleeps. This evening is at your leisure to choose from one of the great restaurants of New York City.

Day 5 - New York City
Board our coach and see the sights of upper Manhattan, St. Johns Cathedral and Lincoln Center.  We’ll take a walk in Central Park and drive down 5th Avenue.  This evening is at your leisure to choose from one of the great restaurants of New York City.

Day 6 - NYC to Washington D.C.
Depart for Philadelphia, the home of the First and Second Continental Congresses and the first Capital of the U.S.  See Independence Hall, the site of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the home of the Liberty Bell.  Arrive in Washington D.C. for a three night stay in our nation’s capital!
Included Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Hampton Inn

Day 7 - Washington D.C.
Our excellent step on guide as we tour the Vietnam, Korean, The World War II Memorial and Iwo Jima Memorial.  Learn about the Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, World War II Memorial, Washington Memorial, National Archives, and the restored Union Station.  Lunch is served at the famous Old Ebbitt Grill, Washington’s oldest, most historic saloon.  Established in 1856, it was a favorite of many past presidents and is still a popular meeting stop for political insiders, journalists, celebrities, and R & J travelers.  Our guide interests us with facts and information as we view from our coach, Embassy Row, Kennedy Center, The Old Post Office, The Pentagon, Ford’s Theater and Peterson House, National Cathedral and Georgetown. 
Included Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch

Day 8 - Washington D.C.
After breakfast, explore Arlington National Cemetery, and witness the Changing of the Guard ceremony at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier.  Nearby, the Eternal Flame marks the gravesites of President John F. Kennedy, Jackie, and Robert Kennedy.  This afternoon visit the Smithsonian Institute, known as the “Nation’s Attic” where we will see our country’s treasures, from its priceless jewels to Archie Bunker’s chair!  
Included Meals:  Breakfast

Day 9 - Wash. D.C. to Gettysburg
Travel to Gettysburg, where we will tour the battlefield, experience the electric map presentation, and walk through the cemetery.  We will stand where Abraham Lincoln delivered his famous Gettysburg Address.  Tonight we have an included dinner at the famous Historic Dobbin House.  Enjoy a leisure time with lots to see and do.
Included Meals:  Breakfast, Dinner             
Hotel: Hampton Inn Gettysburg

Day 10 - Gettysburg to Youngstown
We bid goodbye and begin our journey home.  Enjoy the passing landscapes with the company of good friends before checking into our hotel for the evening.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel: Hampton Inn

Day 11-Youngstown to Chicago Area
After breakfast we’re off to Chicago with lunch and coffee breaks along the way.  This evening, relax and enjoy the hotel.  This evening enjoy a farewell dinner.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner  
Hotel: Hampton Inn

Day 12 - Chicago Area to Home
As we travel homeward, we will have opportunity to reminisce about our country’s past that has come alive!
Included Meals:  Breakfast