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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 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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.