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2020 DAY TRIPS January Encore Casino in Boston Day Trip $49 Date: Saturday, January 18, 2020 Features: An exciting day at the all-new Encore Casino in Boston! Round-trip transportation only. No bonus package offered. BUS 1 DEPARTS: Brattleboro, Gill, South Deerfield, West Springfield BUS 2 DEPARTS: North Adams, Adams, Pittsfield, Lee Ice Castles & Merrimack Premium Outlets $89 Date: Saturday, January 25, 2020 Features: This morning we will travel to the Merrimack Premium Outlets to shop and enjoy lunch on own! These outlets, in New Hampshire, offer designer clothing at bargain prices! Stores included at these outlets are, Coach, Michael Kors, Bloomingdales Outlet, Saks 5 th Avenue off 5 th , Lucky Brand, and many more! Late afternoon we will continue on to the Ice Castle to relish in this beautiful wonder. It’s a spectacular sight to see! The crew of this Utah-based IceCastles has brought this giant ice fortress back for all to enjoy! We will enjoy Ice Castle in the early evening with the lights! DEPARTS: Brattleboro, Gill, South Deerfield, West Springfield Bus Tours * Cruises * Air Packages (Please note: We’re always adding new tours. Please check back often.) A (*) next to the price indicates that a meal or meals are included. An (A) next to a price if for Adults and a (C) next to a price is for children, usually 12 and under.

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Page 1: 2020 DAY TRIPSBus Tours * Cruises * Air Packages Please note: We’re always adding new tours. Please check back often.) A (*) next to the price indicates that a meal or meals are

2020 DAY TRIPS

January

Encore Casino in Boston Day Trip $49 Date: Saturday, January 18, 2020 Features: An exciting day at the all-new Encore Casino in Boston! Round-trip transportation only. No bonus

package offered.

BUS 1 DEPARTS: Brattleboro, Gill, South Deerfield, West Springfield

BUS 2 DEPARTS: North Adams, Adams, Pittsfield, Lee

Ice Castles & Merrimack Premium Outlets $89 Date: Saturday, January 25, 2020 Features: This morning we will travel to the Merrimack Premium Outlets to shop and enjoy lunch on

own! These outlets, in New Hampshire, offer designer clothing at bargain prices! Stores included

at these outlets are, Coach, Michael Kors, Bloomingdales Outlet, Saks 5 th Avenue off 5th, Lucky

Brand, and many more! Late afternoon we will continue on to the Ice Castle to relish in this

beautiful wonder. It’s a spectacular sight to see! The crew of this Utah-based IceCastles has

brought this giant ice fortress back for all to enjoy! We will enjoy Ice Castle in the early evening with

the lights!

DEPARTS: Brattleboro, Gill, South Deerfield, West Springfield

Bus Tours * Cruises * Air Packages

(Please note: We’re always adding new tours. Please check back often.)

A (*) next to the price indicates that a meal or meals are included. An (A) next to a price if for Adults and a (C) next to a price is for children, usually 12 and under.

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February

Connecticut Flower Show & Westfarms Mall $83 Date: Saturday, February 22, 2020 Features: We’re headed to the Connecticut Flower and Garden Show. It’s the East Coast’s premier flower

and garden show. The Convention Center will be transformed by 300-plus exhibitors

with beautiful floral and garden displays. Get inspired by the vendors and beautiful landscapes to

help grow your backyard into an outdoor getaway. It will feel like spring is in the air on this perfect

winter get-a-way! Next, we depart for the Westfarms Mall for a little shopping!

BUS 1 DEPARTS: Brattleboro, Gill, South Deerfield, West Springfield

BUS 2 DEPARTS: North Adams, Adams, Pittsfield, Lee

March

New England Flower Show $86 Date: Saturday, March 14, 2020 Features: We are headed to Boston and the New England Flower Show at the Seaport World Trade Center

for the “Beauty of Balance”! The Boston Flower & Garden Show is a tradition loved by New

Englanders for more than 100 years. Boston's biggest horticultural happening will provide the tools

and inspiration to kick off the season! Escape the gray days of winter with us!

BUS 1 DEPARTS: Brattleboro, Gill, South Deerfield, West Springfield

BUS 2 DEPARTS: North Adams, Adams, Pittsfield, Lee

Boston Have It Your Way $62 Date: Saturday, March 14, 2020 Features: Join us for a wonderful trip to the world-class cosmopolitan city of Boston! Enjoy free time visiting

the places you love, and of course the famous Faneuil Hall/Quincy Marketplace. There is

something for everyone in this lively city. We will provide maps of Boston for you!

BUS 1 DEPARTS: Brattleboro, Gill, South Deerfield, West Springfield BUS 2 DEPARTS: North Adams, Adams, Pittsfield, Lee

Parker’s Maple Barn Tour $99 * Date: Friday, March 20, 2020 Features: Head out for a fun late-winter getaway! We will head to New Hampshire where one of the state’s

best attraction, Parker’s Maple Barn will have the tables set for a delicious maple sugar Feast.

Enjoy two scrambled eggs, bacon, pancake, link sausages, real maple syrup, choice of beverage

and orange juice! Our day also includes a tour of the Maple Sugar House where maple tree sap is

processed into delicious maple sugar syrup! You’ll also enjoy browsing or perhaps purchasing

some of their authentic maple sugar products in the gift shop! You must try their donuts!

DEPARTS: Brattleboro, Gill, South Deerfield, West Springfield, Lee

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New York City Have It Your Way $62 Date: Saturday, March 21, 2020 Features: Spend the day in the Big Apple at your leisure. Enjoy the beautiful holiday lights & decorations,

take in a museum, enjoy lunch at one of the many fine NYC eateries, visit famous landmarks, shop,

or take in a Broadway Show. We can get great tickets for you to a Broadway Show of your choice.

Call for show pricing!

DEPARTS: Brattleboro, Gill, South Deerfield, West Springfield

April

Riverdance ‘The 25th

Anniversary’ & Quincy Market $159 Date: Saturday, April 4, 2020 Features: Join us for a trip to the Wang Center for the 25

th Anniversary of Riverdance. This celebration of

Ireland’s cultural heritage, history, and mythology revolves around the intricate footwork of

traditional Irish dance, and is set to haunting melodies and rousing rhythms. The skill of the

dancers, and the thunderous pulsing beat of the hard shoes against the stage floor is awe-

inspiring. Michael Flatley's fine footwork continues to evolve, captivating audiences from East to

West as his fan base grows steadily, heralding the company's triumphant return to the world stage

with many new scenes. Free time at Quincy Market for lunch on own.

DEPARTS: Brattleboro, Gill, South Deerfield, West Springfield

Central Park Zoo & Museum of Natural History $149A/$139C Date: Saturday, April 4, 2020 Features: Enjoy a fun-filled day in NYC as we visit the Central Park Zoo located in New York’s most famous

park. The Central Park Zoo is home to over 150 different species with 3 major exhibit areas. Next,

walk across beautiful Central Park and up to the American Museum of Natural History. Includes

admission to the museum, the Hayden Planetarium, and an IMAX film!

DEPARTS: Brattleboro, Gill, South Deerfield, West Springfield

New York City Have It Your Way $62 Date: Saturday, April 18, 2020 Features: Spend the day in the Big Apple at your leisure. Enjoy the beautiful holiday lights & decorations,

take in a museum, enjoy lunch at one of the many fine NYC eateries, visit famous landmarks, shop,

or take in a Broadway Show. We can get great tickets for you to a Broadway Show of your choice.

Call for show pricing!

DEPARTS: Brattleboro, Gill, South Deerfield, West Springfield

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island $98A/$92C Date: Saturday, April 25, 2020 Features: Ferry tickets to Ellis Island and The Statue of Liberty. Many cherish these two institutions as

America’s most enduring symbols of freedom. The Ellis Island Immigration Museum,

where many of our ancestors first set foot on their new

homeland, and The Statue of Liberty, standing tall over New York harbor since 1886. THIS

TICKET DOES NOT ALLOW ACCESS TO THE CROWN!

BUS 1 DEPARTS: Brattleboro, Gill, South Deerfield, West Springfield BUS 2 DEPARTS: North Adams, Adams, Pittsfield, Lee

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National 9/11 Memorial & Museum $109 Date: Sunday, April 26, 2020 Features: A trip to the National 9/11 Museum. The museum is an educational and historical institution

honoring the victims of 9/11 and its continued global significance. The museum displays

artifacts associated with the events of 9/11, while presenting stories of loss and recovery. Timed

tickets for the museum. You will have plenty of time to explore and have lunch in Lower Manhattan

on own prior to the Museum visit in the afternoon. Ask about Optional One World Observatory

tickets!

DEPARTS: Brattleboro, Gill, South Deerfield, West Springfield

May

Pickety Place and Winery Tour & Tasting $139* Date: Saturday, May 2, 2020 Features: Today we’re headed to the hills of southern New Hampshire to Pickety Place. Since 1786 this

quaint little red cottage has graced New Hampshire, and seemingly has been untouched by time.

Thi enchanting cottage was chosen by Elizabeth Orton Jones as the model for her illustrations in

Little Red Riding Hood (Little Golden Books, 1948). Today it is a mecca for gardeners, foodies and

anyone looking for inspiration and relaxation. Spring is the perfect time to visit. A 5-course gourmet

lunch at Pickety Place, Winery Tour and Tasting included at Averill House Winery.

DEPARTS: Brattleboro, Gill, South Deerfield, West Springfield

Million Dollar Quartet the Musical $159 Date: Saturday, May 2, 2020 Features: We’re headed to Boston to see the Million Dollar Quartet! This is the Tony Award winning smash-

hit musical inspired by the famed Recording session that brought together rock ‘n’ roll icons

Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time. These

four young musicians gathered on December 4, 1956, at Sun Records in Memphis for what would

be one of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll jam sessions ever. The Million Dollar Quartet brings that

unbelievable musical moment to life, featuring timeless and enduring hits including “Blue Suede

Shoes”, “Fever”, “That’s All Right”, “Sixteen Tons”, “I Walk the Line”, “Great Balls of Fire”, “Folsom

Prison Blues”, “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On”, “Hound Dog”, and more! You will be dancing in your

seats for sure! Free time for lunch at Quincy Market prior to the show.

DEPARTS: Brattleboro, Gill, South Deerfield, West Springfield

New York City Have It Your Way $62 Date: Saturday, May 9, 2020 Features: Spend the day in the Big Apple at your leisure. Enjoy the beautiful holiday lights & decorations,

take in a museum, enjoy lunch at one of the many fine NYC eateries, visit famous landmarks, shop,

or take in a Broadway Show. We can get great tickets for you to a Broadway Show of your choice.

Call for show pricing!

DEPARTS: Brattleboro, Gill, South Deerfield, West Springfield

Albany Tulip Festival and Dutch Apple Cruise $149* Date: Saturday, May 9, 2020 Features: The highly anticipated spring tradion at Washington Park in Albany, NY. See thousands of brilliant

tulips blossom into a sea of color! There are many events happening during the tulip festival! There

will be craft vendors, delicious food, acclaimed musical performers and on Saturday afternoon, the

Albany Tulip Festival Queen will be crowned. The first part of this adventure will be aboard Dutch

Apple Cruises for a fun cruise on the Hudson River and a lunch! Don’t forget your camera and

walking shoes!

DEPARTS: Brattleboro, Gill, South Deerfield, West Springfield, Lee

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The Bronx Zoo $96A/$91C Date: Saturday, May 16, 2020 Features: A fun wildlife adventure to The Bronx Zoo! Your total zoo experience ticket includes general

admission, one-way zoo shuttle, the Bengali Express Monorail, Congo World, and more. This is a

fun day for the entire family!

BUS 1 DEPARTS: Brattleboro, Gill, South Deerfield, West Springfield BUS 2 DEPARTS: North Adams, Adams, Pittsfield, Lee

New York Botanical Garden $98A/$88C Date: Saturday, May 16, 2020 Features: Join us for a enchanting journey to the Bronx to visit the 250-acre New York Botanical Garden for

a showplace of nature for every season! Here you will discover 50 breathtaking gardens, native

forest, waterfalls, a river, an indoor rain forest, and so much more! Kusama: Cosmic Nature Exhibit

included.

BUS 1 DEPARTS: Brattleboro, Gill, South Deerfield, West Springfield BUS 2 DEPARTS: North Adams, Adams, Pittsfield, Lee

Springtime in Boston Date: Sunday, May 17, 2020 Features: Enjoy a full-day in Boston and choose from these options:

New England Aquarium, Quincy Market & Boston Duck Tour $132A/$128C

Quincy Market & Boston Duck Tour $98A/$91C

New England Aquarium & Quincy Market $92A/$82C

Boston Have It Your Way $62

BUS 1 DEPARTS: Brattleboro, Gill, South Deerfield, West Springfield BUS 2 DEPARTS: North Adams, Adams, Pittsfield, Lee

Newport Mansions & Dinner at Wright’s Chicken Farm $129* Date: Saturday, May 30, 2020

Features: We’re headed out for a wonderful day in Newport! Upon arrival we will visit a magnificent mansion,

and one of Newport’s great homes of the gilded age, the Marble House. It was built between 1888

and 1892 for Mr. & Mrs. William K. Vanderbilt. Journey through the world of exceptional elegance

as you view the beautiful architecture, the amazing art, and so much more! Next, enjoy free time in

downtown Newport for lunch and browsing before heading over to The Elms. This stunning

Newport Mansion was the summer home of coal magnate Edward Julius Berwind, and was

modeled after the French Chateau d’Asnieres in 1898. On the way home, we have an included

dinner at Wrights Chicken Farm for an All-You-Can-Eat Family Style dinner! Wright’s is located in

the heart of the Blackstone River Valley! BUS 1 DEPARTS: Brattleboro, Gill, South Deerfield, West Springfield BUS 2 DEPARTS: North Adams, Adams, Pittsfield, Lee

George’s of Galilee Lobsterboil & Mohegan Sun Casino $129* Date: Sunday, May 31, 2020

Features: Are you feeling lucky? We have the perfect trip to Rhode Island and Connecticut! This fun day

includes a Lobsterboil at George’s of Galilee Waterfront Seafood Restaurant, and some fun at

Mohegan Sun Casino! At George’s of Galilee enjoy clam chowder, clam cakes, steamed lobster,

or rib eye with all the fixins! Next we’re off for more fun at Mohegan Sun Casino, featuring state of

the art slot machines, and table games! If you’re not into playing they have wonderful shops to

browse! BUS 1 DEPARTS: Brattleboro, Gill, South Deerfield, West Springfield BUS 2 DEPARTS: North Adams, Adams, Pittsfield, Lee

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June

The Beauty of Maine $132* Date: Saturday, June 13, 2020 Features: Join us for a wonderful adventure to Maine. You will feast on what Maine is best known for,

Lobster, Steak, Chicken or Fish, at Mike’s Clam Shack in Wells before heading to Kennebunkport

for a guided tour including The Franciscan Monastery, and also free time to browse, shop or enjoy

an ice cream along the main street!

DEPARTS: Brattleboro, Gill, South Deerfield, West Springfield

Southwick’s Zoo $94 Date: Sunday, June 14, 2020 Features: The Southwick’s Zoo, located in Mendon, MA! The Zoo is home to 850 exotic animals from around

the world, and this trip includes park admission, ticket to ride the Woodlands Express Train through

the North American Elk Habitat, and the Skyfari ride! From the Deer Forest, and the tons of

interesting exhibits, you will have the chance to get up close and personal with the wildlife. It’s an

outing that is fun for everyone!

BUS 1 DEPARTS: Brattleboro, Gill, South Deerfield, West Springfield BUS 2 DEPARTS: North Adams, Adams, Pittsfield, Lee

New York City Have It Your Way $62 Date: Saturday, June 20, 2020 Features: Spend the day in the Big Apple at your leisure. Enjoy the beautiful holiday lights & decorations,

take in a museum, enjoy lunch at one of the many fine NYC eateries, visit famous landmarks, shop,

or take in a Broadway Show. We can get great tickets for you to a Broadway Show of your choice.

Call for show pricing!

DEPARTS: Brattleboro, Gill, South Deerfield, West Springfield

Boston Red Sox vs. St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway $169 Date: Saturday, June 27, 2020 Features: Join us on the luxury coach as we head to Boston to see the Red Sox take on the St. Louis

Cardinals. Taking the bus to Fenway Park is the hassle-free way to enjoy a game. You will arrive

relaxed and refreshed so you can just sit back and enjoy a day at this beloved ballpark! Game time

TBD - Right Field Box.

DEPARTS: Brattleboro, Gill, South Deerfield, West Springfield

Charles River Cruise & Cheesecake Factory $119* Date: Sunday, June 28, 2020 Features: Discover the beauty of Boston with First Choice Tours. Our first stop is at the Cheesecake Factory

for a delicious lunch! You get to choose your lunch and dessert upon arrival. Next, delight in a

wonderful 90-minute cruise tour that is hosted by the Charles Riverboat Company! Delight in

spectacular views of historic and contemporary architecture along Boston Harbor, the Charles

River Locks, and the Charles River basin. The tour is narrated, and includes landmarks such as

Marriott’s Custom House, the Prudential Building, and the Hancock Tower as well as cutting-edge

contemporary design by today’s top architects. These are simply the best waterfront views of

Boston and Cambridge! Enjoy a little free time to browse Cambridge and/or the Cambridge

Galleria!

DEPARTS: Brattleboro, Gill, South Deerfield, West Springfield

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July Hampton Beach $62 Date: Thursday, July 9, 2020 Features: A fun-filled summer adventure to Hampton Beach, located in the beautiful granite state! Hampton

Beach is the perfect place to play in the sun, and create lasting summer memories! First Choice

Tours makes it easy for you to just sit back, relax, and enjoy the journey so once you have arrived

you will be relaxed and ready for the beach, and more!

DEPARTS: North Adams, Adams, Pittsfield, Lee, West Springfield

Gloucester House Luncheon & Seven Seas Whale Watch $139* Date: Saturday, July 11, 2020 Features: Enjoy a delightful luncheon at the Gloucester House, followed by a 7 Seas Whale Watch! Since

1983 the 7 Seas Whale Watch company has had the absolute privilege of introducing thousands of

passengers to the many species of whales and marine wildlife that visit and inhabit the waters at

Stellwagen Bank, which is a National Marine Sanctuary! Their whale watch is designed to educate,

inspire, and provide a deeper understanding and appreciation for the fragile marine environment.

BUS 1 DEPARTS: Brattleboro, Gill, South Deerfield, West Springfield BUS 2 DEPARTS: North Adams, Adams, Pittsfield, Lee

Ipswich Greek Festival & Newburyport $89 Date: Saturday, July 11, 2020 Features: Enjoy a summer day of exploring Newburyport before heading over to the famous Ipswich Greek

Festival. Greek dancing, great food, great desserts, raffles, and more!

DEPARTS: Brattleboro, Gill, South Deerfield, West Springfield

‘The King & I’ the Musical $159* Date: Thursday, July 16, 2020 Features: We are headed to the beautiful Granite State to enjoy a wonderful musical that tells the story of

Anna, an American governess who tries to help an Eastern King come to terms with the modern

world, but is unable to resist the forces of ancient customs! Lunch is included at Hart’s!

DEPARTS: Brattleboro, Gill, South Deerfield, West Springfield

Plimoth Plantation, Mayflower II, & Pilgrim Belle Cruise $159 Date: Saturday, July 18, 2020 Features: Join us for a journey into America in history, Plymouth! Upon arrival we will visit the historic

Plimoth Plantation. The outdoor exhibits bring colonial America to life, and you will see daily life in

New England as it was in the 1600s. Next, enjoy a little time on the waterfront where you can

explore the many historical landmarks on your own, enjoy lunch at your own pace, and visit the

shops! Now it’s time to visit the newly restored Mayflower II, before a late afternoon cruise on the

Pilgrim Belle!

BUS 1 DEPARTS: Brattleboro, Gill, South Deerfield, West Springfield BUS 2 DEPARTS: North Adams, Adams, Pittsfield, Lee

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Newport Playhouse ‘On Golden Pond’ Show & Cabaret $149* Date: Monday, July 20, 2020 Features: The love story of Ethel and Norman Thayer, returning to their idyllic summer home on Golden Pond

once again as they have for the past 48 years. As Norman nears 80, he finds his memory failing,

but he is still just as sharp-tongued as ever. The love of his life is Ethel, 10 years younger, and the

perfect foil for Norman. When their middle-aged daughter brings a surprise young guest for the

summer, they find themselves with a “grandchild” the couple has longed for. Amazing lobster fest

buffet lunch included!

BUS 1 DEPARTS: Brattleboro, Gill, South Deerfield, West Springfield BUS 2 DEPARTS: North Adams, Adams, Pittsfield, Lee

Foster’s Authentic Maine Lobsterbake & Kennebunkport $138* Date: Saturday, July 25, 2020 Features: We’re headed to the coast of Maine! Join us for a fun dining experience like no other, and

more! Our first stop will be for a photo at the Nubble Lighthouse! It’s one of the most photographed

lighthouses and proudly overlooks the Atlantic Ocean. Next, get ready for the traditional Foster’s

Downeast Clambake served with New England Clam Chowder, Freshly Dug Maine Clams,

Cultivated Mussels, Succulent Maine Lobster, or BBQ Chicken Sweet Corn on the Cob, Roasted

Red Bliss Potatoes, Rolls, Hot Drawn Butter, Blueberry Crumb Cake, Ice Tea, Lemonade, Coffee

and Tea. We end the day with a guided tour and free time to explore Kennebunkport! Don’t forget

your camera!

DEPARTS: Brattleboro, Gill, South Deerfield, West Springfield

Hampton Beach $62 Date: Saturday, July 25, 2020 Features: A fun-filled summer adventure to Hampton Beach, located in the beautiful granite state! Hampton

Beach is the perfect place to play in the sun, and create lasting summer memories! First Choice

Tours makes it easy for you to just sit back, relax, and enjoy the journey so once you have arrived

you will be relaxed and ready for the beach, and more!

BUS 1 DEPARTS: Brattleboro, Gill, South Deerfield, West Springfield BUS 2 DEPARTS: North Adams, Adams, Pittsfield, Lee

August

Otesaga Resort Lunch, Erie Canal Cruise, & More $149* Date: Saturday, August 1, 2020 Features: A trip through the history of the Erie Canal. Enjoy spectacular scenery of New York’s beautiful

Mohawk Valley aboard the Lil’ Diamond for a 90 minute captain narrated cruise of the canal. The

tour passes through massive guard gates, and past Historic Fort Herkimer Church which is one of

the oldest surviving churches in New York State. A common sight along the Plantation Island

Wildlife Management area are birds such as green and blue herons, and the occasional bald

eagle. After this the Lil’ Diamond will enter Lock #18 at Jacksonburg, one of the last remaining

locks operating with all original, 100-year-old, equipment. Learn how the lock operates

and will get to experience it in action! Our first stop will be along the banks of Fly Creek. View

the historic water-powered cider mill that has been an iconic attraction for over 150 years. You will

taste your way through the store with samples of cider, apple salsa, home-made fudge,

and plenty of other goodies. Lunch is included at the beautiful Otesaga Resort in Cooperstown!

DEPARTS: Brattleboro, Gill, South Deerfield, West Springfield, Lee

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Glimmerglass Queen Bost Cruise, Otesaga Resort, and More $159* Date: Saturday, August 8, 2020 Features: Join us for a beautiful trip to Cooperstown. Upon arrival you will have time to explore! Next, enjoy

lunch at the beautiful Otesaga Hotel. This first class resort offers spectacular natural views

combined with amazing service. You will delight in a savory buffet luncheon in their stunning dining

room! Now it's time to head over to the Glimmerglass Queen for a narrated cruise on beautiful

Otsego Lake! You will be very relaxed as you cruise the lake and hear about the history of James

Fenimore Cooper's fabled Leatherstocking Tales!

DEPARTS: Brattleboro, Gill, South Deerfield, West Springfield, Lee

Saratoga Race Track $86 Date: Sunday, August 9, 2020 Features: The place to be in August is Saratoga Racetrack! This 350-acre course is home to the oldest

continuous thoroughbred meet in America, and we want to spend the day there with you! You will

be surrounded by the splendor of a by-gone era! Included is reserved grandstand seating!

DEPARTS: Brattleboro, Gill, South Deerfield, West Springfield, Lee

‘Cats’ the Musical $159* Date: Thursday, August 13, 2020 Features: We’re headed to the beautiful state of New Hampshire to see this Wonderful musical at the

Interlakes Theatre. This musical tells the story of a tribe of cats called the Jellicles and the night

they make what is known as “the Jellicle choice” and decide which cat will ascend to the Heaviside

Layer and come back to a new life! A delicious lunch has been included at Hart’s Turkey Farm!

DEPARTS: Brattleboro, Gill, South Deerfield, West Springfield

Hampton Beach $62 Date: Thursday, August 13, 2020 Features: A fun-filled summer adventure to Hampton Beach, located in the beautiful granite state! Hampton

Beach is the perfect place to play in the sun, and create lasting summer memories! First Choice

Tours makes it easy for you to just sit back, relax, and enjoy the journey so once you have arrived

you will be relaxed and ready for the beach, and more!

DEPARTS: North Adams, Adams, Pittsfield, Lee, West Springfield

National 9/11 Memorial & Museum $109 Date: Saturday, April 15, 2020 Features: A trip to the National 9/11 Museum. The museum is an educational and historical institution

honoring the victims of 9/11 and its continued global significance. The museum displays

artifacts associated with the events of 9/11, while presenting stories of loss and recovery. Timed

tickets for the museum. You will have plenty of time to explore and have lunch in Lower Manhattan

on own prior to the Museum visit in the afternoon. Ask about Optional One World Observatory

tickets!

BUS 1 DEPARTS: Brattleboro, Gill, South Deerfield, West Springfield BUS 2 DEPARTS: North Adams, Adams, Pittsfield, Lee

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Boston Red Sox vs. Oakland Athletics at Fenway $159 Date: Sunday, August 16, 2020 Features: Join us on the luxury coach as we head to Boston to see the Red Sox take on the St. Louis

Cardinals. Taking the bus to Fenway Park is the hassle-free way to enjoy a game. You will arrive

relaxed and refreshed so you can just sit back and enjoy a day at this beloved ballpark! Game time

TBD - Right Field Box.

BUS 1 DEPARTS: Brattleboro, Gill, South Deerfield, West Springfield BUS 2 DEPARTS: North Adams, Adams, Pittsfield, Lee

Shelburne Museum & Palmer’s Sugarhouse $136* Date: Saturday, August 22, 2020 Features: A fun day in Shelburne, Vermont. The day will start with a wonderful Vermont experience at an

authentic sugar house. Enjoy a yummy lunch and a fun tour. Next, we’re off to visit the Shelburne

Museum. The Shelburne Museum is an extraordinary 45-acre Museum showcasing the priceless

Americana collection of Electra Havemeyer Webb, and her parents. There are 150,000 objects all.

The mix of folk art, decorative art, and more are housed in 39 historic buildings.

DEPARTS: Brattleboro, Gill, South Deerfield, West Springfield

‘Anne of Green Gables’ the Musical $199* Date: Saturday, August 29, 2020 Features: Join us for a wonderful day in Connecticut as we visit the Goodspeed Opera House for this new

musical. Anne Shirley just arrived on Prince Edward Island and she’s creating a stir. Adopted by

siblings Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert, Anne is feisty, smart and eager to find her own place in the

world, But is the word ready for her? Fall in love with the endearing Redhead of the classic novel,

now reimagined as a vibrant folk-rock musical for all generations. With bold choreography, witty

humor and a revolutionary spirit, this is Green Gables as you’ve never seen it before! Lunch

included prior to the show at Gelston House.

DEPARTS: Brattleboro, Gill, South Deerfield, West Springfield, Lee

West Point Tour & Luncheon $139* Date: Sunday, August 30, 2020 Features: Summer is a beautiful time to visit the Hudson Valley! The Hudson River Valley is rich in both

history and scenery. Today our journey will take us to West Point, and beyond, for an incredible

summer day tour. The day will start with a wonderful and delicious lunch at Coppola’s, located in

Hyde Park. Next we travel to West Point for a guided tour followed by free time to explore the

museum on your own!

DEPARTS: Brattleboro, Gill, South Deerfield, West Springfield, Lee

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September

Plymouth 400th

Anniversary $TBD Date: TBD, September, 2020 Features: Getting to Plymouth is so much fun with First Choice Tours, especially for the 400 th Anniversary of

the Mayflower’s pioneering voyage! All details have not been finalized for September, but we will

board the fast ferry and cruise along-side the Mayflower II to Provincetown. We will follow the

Mayflower II for a while, and then continue to Provincetown so that we see her coming into the

harbor! Enjoy some free time to enjoy the restaurants, shops, art galleries, and witness

reenactments of events that happened in Provincetown waters back in 1620. More details to come

in the New Year! More details to come soon!

BUS 1 DEPARTS: Brattleboro, Gill, South Deerfield, West Springfield BUS 2 DEPARTS: North Adams, Adams, Pittsfield, Lee

Hampton Beach Seafood Festival $84 Date: Saturday, September 12, 2020 Features: Join your friends for our annual and “yummy fun day” at the Hampton Beach Seafood

Festival! Enjoy fresh, succulent seafood, as well as other local favorite foods! Festivities

include over 50 of the area's top restaurants, 80 arts & crafts vendors, entertainment, activities for

kids, and so much more!

BUS 1 DEPARTS: Brattleboro, Gill, South Deerfield, West Springfield BUS 2 DEPARTS: North Adams, Adams, Pittsfield, Lee

The Bronx Zoo $96A/$91C Date: Sunday, September 13, 2020 Features: A fun wildlife adventure to The Bronx Zoo! Your total zoo experience ticket includes general

admission, one-way zoo shuttle, the Bengali Express Monorail, Congo World, and more. This is a

fun day for the entire family!

DEPARTS: Brattleboro, Gill, South Deerfield, West Springfield

New York Botanical Garden $98A/$88C Date: Sunday, September 13, 2020 Features: Join us for a enchanting journey to the Bronx to visit the 250-acre New York Botanical Garden for

a showplace of nature for every season! Here you will discover 50 breathtaking gardens, native

forest, waterfalls, a river, an indoor rain forest, and so much more! Kusama: Cosmic Nature Exhibit

included.

DEPARTS: Brattleboro, Gill, South Deerfield, West Springfield

New York City Have It Your Way $62 Date: Saturday, September 19, 2020 Features: Spend the day in the Big Apple at your leisure. Enjoy the beautiful holiday lights & decorations,

take in a museum, enjoy lunch at one of the many fine NYC eateries, visit famous landmarks, shop,

or take in a Broadway Show. We can get great tickets for you to a Broadway Show of your choice.

Call for show pricing!

BUS 1 DEPARTS: Brattleboro, Gill, South Deerfield, West Springfield BUS 2 DEPARTS: North Adams, Adams, Pittsfield, Lee

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The Bronx Zoo $96A/$91C Date: Sunday, September 20, 2020 Features: A fun wildlife adventure to The Bronx Zoo! Your total zoo experience ticket includes general

admission, one-way zoo shuttle, the Bengali Express Monorail, Congo World, and more. This is a

fun day for the entire family!

DEPARTS: North Adams, Adams, Pittsfield, Lee

New York Botanical Garden $98A/$88C Date: Sunday, September 20, 2020 Features: Join us for a enchanting journey to the Bronx to visit the 250-acre New York Botanical Garden for

a showplace of nature for every season! Here you will discover 50 breathtaking gardens, native

forest, waterfalls, a river, an indoor rain forest, and so much more! Kusama: Cosmic Nature Exhibit

included.

DEPARTS: North Adams, Adams, Pittsfield, Lee

The Big E $59 Date: Thursday, September 24, 2020 Features: Why not let First Choice Tours be your transportation provider to New England’s favorite fall

tradition, and the largest fair in the Northeast, The Big E. With over one million people visiting The

Big E, traveling by motorcoach takes the hassle out of getting there! No need to worry about the

traffic and parking. We drop you off at the wonderful transportation center with restrooms, a waiting

area, concession stands, and easily located at any point during your visit! Our trip includes the

luxury bus, the driver gratuity, and your admission ticket! We just want you to have fun strolling

through the Avenue of States, Storrowton Village, shopping, enjoying the entertainment, and the

wonderful food from around the world!

BUS 1 DEPARTS: Brattleboro, Gill, South Deerfield, West Springfield BUS 2 DEPARTS: North Adams, Adams, Pittsfield, Lee

National Baseball Hall of Fame $119 Date: Saturday, September 26, 2020 Features: Spend the day with us and America’s favorite pastime at the Baseball Hall of Fame. You will have

plenty of time to have lunch on own and take in the history of baseball as you stroll the museum!

You can also enjoy some time to shop in this quaint, picturesque village. Just a short walk away

from the museum is Doubleday Field where the first baseball game is believed to have been played

in 1839. Don’t forget your camera!

DEPARTS: Brattleboro, Gill, South Deerfield, West Springfield, Lee

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island $98A/$92C Date: Saturday, April 25, 2020 Features: Ferry tickets to Ellis Island and The Statue of Liberty. Many cherish these two institutions as

America’s most enduring symbols of freedom. The Ellis Island Immigration Museum,

where many of our ancestors first set foot on their new

homeland, and The Statue of Liberty, standing tall over New York harbor since 1886. THIS

TICKET DOES NOT ALLOW ACCESS TO THE CROWN!

DEPARTS: Brattleboro, Gill, South Deerfield, West Springfield

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Lake Winnipesaukee Foliage Train Excursion $159* Date: Sunday, September 27, 2020 Features: This special round trip train starts in Meredith and heads north towards the White Mountains for an

approximately 4-hour duration. This route is only traveled during the fall foliage season, so sit back

in their comfy coaches and enjoy the fall scenery! Pass Lake Waukewan and Lake Winona, follow

along and over the Pemigewasset River, from Ashland to Plymouth, with station stops along the

way! We will disembark for lunch at the Common Man Inn located in Plymouth. Enjoy a delightful

buffet luncheon! On the return a stop is made at Ashland Station at the gateway to Squam Lake,

better known as Golden Pond. Please note: The tour is not wheelchair accessible and there is

some walking consisting of getting on and off the train on several occasions. Don’t forget to bring

your walking shoes and camera!

DEPARTS: North Adams, Adams, Pittsfield, Lee

October

Covered Bridge Farm Table & Clark’s Trading post $149* Date: TBD, October, 2020 Features: Join us for a fun-filled trip to the White Mountains of New Hampshire! Our first stop will be at the

Covered Bridge Farm Table Restaurant for a wonderful buffet luncheon before heading to Clark’s

Bears (previously Clark’s Trading Post) - a fun family Theme Park since 1928. Enjoy the

entertaining 30 minute Black Bear Show, and the 2-mile Narrated Train Ride along the

Pemigewasset River. Visit the 5 museums on the Victorian Main Street. Learn how to ride a

Segway, scale the Climbing Tower, take a guided tour through Merlin’s Mystical Mansion, and

more. Browse through the gift and specialty shops, too! One ticket includes rides, and

show. Clark’s also has the largest gift and souvenir shop in the White Mountains, with Tax-Free

shopping!

DEPARTS: Brattleboro, Gill, South Deerfield, West Springfield Lake Winnipesaukee Foliage Train Excursion $159* Date: Saturday, October 3, 2020 Features: This special round trip train starts in Meredith and heads north towards the White Mountains for an

approximately 4-hour duration. This route is only traveled during the fall foliage season, so sit back

in their comfy coaches and enjoy the fall scenery! Pass Lake Waukewan and Lake Winona, follow

along and over the Pemigewasset River, from Ashland to Plymouth, with station stops along the

way! We will disembark for lunch at the Common Man Inn located in Plymouth. Enjoy a delightful

buffet luncheon! On the return a stop is made at Ashland Station at the gateway to Squam Lake,

better known as Golden Pond. Please note: The tour is not wheelchair accessible and there is

some walking consisting of getting on and off the train on several occasions. Don’t forget to bring

your walking shoes and camera!

DEPARTS: Brattleboro, Gill, South Deerfield, West Springfield

Cog Railway & Mount Washington Hotel w/ Lunch & Tour $198* Date: Sunday, October 4, 2020 Features: All aboard the Cog Railroad to enjoy the enchantment and beauty of the highest peak in the

Northeast. Thrill to ascending Mt. Washington on the first mountain-climbing railroad. Relax as you

enjoy a wonderful lunch buffet served right here in the beautiful, elegant Mount Washington Hotel.

DEPARTS: Brattleboro, Gill, South Deerfield, West Springfield

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New York City Have It Your Way $62 Date: Saturday, October 17, 2020 Features: Spend the day in the Big Apple at your leisure. Enjoy the beautiful holiday lights & decorations,

take in a museum, enjoy lunch at one of the many fine NYC eateries, visit famous landmarks, shop,

or take in a Broadway Show. We can get great tickets for you to a Broadway Show of your choice.

Call for show pricing!

DEPARTS: Brattleboro, Gill, South Deerfield, West Springfield

Salem Spooktacular $119 Date: Saturday, October 17, 2020 Features: A Spooktacular trip to Salem! Two admissions, the House of Seven Gables, and Walking Tour with

a costumed guide. Don’t worry, we have allowed plenty of free time for your enjoyment, and lunch

on own! This tour sells out every year! Salem Have It Your Way available: $79

BUS 1 DEPARTS: Brattleboro, Gill, South Deerfield, West Springfield BUS 2 DEPARTS: North Adams, Adams, Pittsfield, Lee

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular, Dinner, and More $129A/$126C* Date: Saturday, October 24, 2020 Features: Enjoy some free time at the Providence Place Mall, and on Federal Hill. Now, it’s time for a fun

dinner on Federal Hill at Trattoria Zooma for an early diner and pizza making demonstration. Next

we head out to visit and experience the glow of thousands of pumpkins, set in a magical display of

artistry during this evening spectacular. Enjoy a leisurely walk through the 1/4 mile trail as you

feast your eyes on hundreds of artfully carved jack-o-lanterns depicting places, people, scenes, all

with meticulous detail & amazing intricacy.

BUS 1 DEPARTS: Brattleboro, Gill, South Deerfield, West Springfield BUS 2 DEPARTS: North Adams, Adams, Pittsfield, Lee

Lots more tours are being planned!

Please keep checking back with us!

Thank you so much for traveling with us!

Some private groups find it hard to get enough passengers to plan their own tours and fill their own buses. We are here to help with that! Groups of 10 or more that book on one of our scheduled retail

tours will receive a 5% discount. Call for details.