Finger Lakes

September 15

* Travelers departing from IOWA, MINNESOTA, or ILLINOIS, take advantage of a transfer to our 'gathering overnight' hotel, the Hyatt in Mishawaka, IN. Remaining travelers can arrive on their own at the hotel for a complimentary night or join the group on September 16 from one of our identified Indiana departure locations.
* For those spending the night in Mishawaka, meet your fellow travelers and enjoy breakfast the next morning.

September 16

* Enjoy the scenic views as we travel to New York’s Finger Lakes region, known for breathtaking scenery.
* After our travel day, we’ll meet for dinner before an overnight at the Hampton Inn & Suites - Erie, PA.

September 17

* This morning, we’ll explore the legacy of the "First Couple" of comedy - Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz!
* Enjoy an I Love Lucy-themed lunch at Desilu Studios' Tropicana Room, followed by a guided tour of key Lucille Ball landmarks in Lucytown.
* The National Comedy Center and the Comedy Shop celebrate comedy, with merchandise from favorite TV shows and movies.
* Prior to our overnight at Courtyard Elmira Horseheads - Horseheads, NY, we’ll enjoy dinner together.

September 18

* We’ll start our day with a local guide to learn more about the area where Mark Twain is said to have written The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.
* An enjoyable afternoon awaits on Captain Bill’s Seneca Lake Cruise, where we'll see stunning sights from the water and learn about the area's history.
* Choose your favorite flavor at Purity Ice Cream Co. before our scenic photo stop at Taughannock Falls, one of the tallest falls east of the Rocky Mountains.
* We’ll enjoy dinner together before the first of our two-night stay at the Fairfield by Marriott - Geneva, NY.

September 19

* Our first stop today is the Seneca Falls Historical Society.
* At the It’s a Wonderful Life Museum, we’ll discover Seneca Falls' significance to the movie.
* At the National Women’s Hall of Fame, we’ll see notable American inductees, then enjoy a magical "Tiffany" experience at the Willard Memorial Chapel.
* With our visit to the Harriett Tubman Home, we’ll learn more about her and the Underground Railroad.
* We’ll enjoy dinner together prior to turning in for the night.

September 20

* At the Granger Homestead & Carriage Museum, we’ll learn about Gideon Granger, the Postmaster General under President Jefferson and Madison.
* At the Jell-O Museum, we’ll learn about the dessert’s history, then head to Oliver’s Candies for a "sweet treat."
* We may get a little wet, but the Maid of the Mist boat ride is a "must-do!"
* We’ll enjoy dinner together before overnighting at the Hampton Inn & Suites Buffalo Downtown - Buffalo, NY.

September 21

* We’ll start the day with a guided tour of the Darwin D. Martin House, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in his "Prairie School" style.
* At the historic Dunkirk Lighthouse, we’ll enjoy awe-inspiring Lake Erie views while learning its maritime history.
* This evening, we’ll stay at the Drury Inn & Suites, Cleveland Beachwood, OH, where you can enjoy dinner on your own with the hotel’s ‘Kickback’ or at a nearby restaurant.

September 22

* We begin our journey home. This will be the perfect time to share your tour highlights with fellow travelers.
* Travelers departing the tour in INDIANA and ILLINOIS, welcome back to your departure locations!
* Travelers continuing to Iowa and Minnesota, enjoy an overnight at the Doubletree by Hilton or similar - Alsip, IL.

September 23

Travelers departing the tour in IOWA and MINNESOTA, welcome back to your departure locations.

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner