Christmas Time in Branson

Includes:  Airfare, 40 lb. suitcase & 1 carry-on, accommodations, transportation in MO, all meals, chaperones, admissions to attractions listed, & a photo album highlights

Dolly Parton’s Stampede       Legends in Concert       Drive-Thru Lights     

Showboat Branson Belle         Titanic Museum

Twinkling lights and World-Class Shows make Branson the best place to explore during the most wonderful time of the year.  Nothing better than Christmas at Dolly Parton’s Stampede; snow falls softly with breathtaking sights and sounds while 32 magnificent horses take you on a nostalgic holiday trip with familiar Christmas music, and of course the arrival of Santa atop his authentic sleigh all while enjoying a four-course southern hospitality feast.  We will enjoy Legends in Concert; you never know who will be performing…Elvis, Cher, Michael Jackson, Dolly Parton, Reba, Jerry Lee Lewis and so many others.  We will board the nostalgic 1890’s-style paddle-wheeler, Showboat Branson Belle for a beautiful 2-hour cruise on the magnificent Table Rock Lake complete with festive, unforgettable entertainment, delicious 3-course dining and much more!  At the Titanic Museum, you will receive a boarding pass with a real passenger name, and see and learn of many actual artifacts from the wreckage. We will have the opportunity to touch the “iceberg” and walk the Grand Staircase.  Branson is well-known for offering amazing drive thru animation displays with over a million multi colored Christmas lights. Join us to kick off the holidays here in Branson.   

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Eastern Caribbean 8-day Cruise aboard Carnival’s Ship CELEBRATION

Includes: Airfare, 50 lb. suitcase & 1 carry-on, Cruise, transfers in FL, all meals, chaperones, admissions to attractions listed, cruise taxes & gratuities, & photo album highlights

* Dominican Republic * Turks and Caicos *

* Nassau *

ONE SPOT LEFT; PLEASE EMAIL MIKE@TRIPSRUS.ORG

TO CONFIRM AVAILABILITY.

Escape with Trips R Us to the warm Eastern Caribbean; aboard Carnival’s Exciting ship the CELEBRATION!  These ports are truly paradise! We will enjoy first-class dining with incredible cuisine, lavish Broadway style shows and musicals, a variety of pools and whirlpools, as well as a large LED Screen to catch a movie under the stars.  At Waterworks, an onboard water park you will enjoy hundreds of feet of spiraling awesomeness on all the great water slides and so much more!  Carnival’s innovative Sport Square, a recreational area that includes a ropes course, 9-hole mini golf, basketball, foosball, a variety of exercise equipment and so much more!  You can enjoy one of the best burgers from Guy’s Burger Joint.  Departing from Miami we will explore the Dominican Republic; enjoying Amber Cove, a swimming pool, lazy river, water slides and much more!  In Turks & Caicos, we will enjoy swimming in the beautiful turquoise seas on the island of Grand Turk, which is the capital island of Turks and Caicos of course we will enjoy shopping for local crafts and more.  In Nassau, Bahamas you won’t want to miss shopping at the Straw Market; we will enjoy shopping…Bahaman style!  Don’t miss out on this FABULOUS Eastern Caribbean Cruise aboard an AMAZING Ship!

Due to travel regulations – Everyone MUST have a VALID PASSPORT BOOK to attend this cruise.

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Universal Studios & Sea World

Includes: Airfare, 40 lb. suitcase & 1 carry-on, accommodations, transportation in FL, all meals, chaperones, admissions to attractions listed, and photo album highlights

Universal Studios Florida  –  Sea World  –  Universal Studios Islands of Adventure

Sorry; we have begun a waitlist;

please email mike@tripsrus.org to be placed on our waitlist.

At Universal Studios Florida, we will enjoy great rides and wonderful shows as well as visiting the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley. Here we will enjoy unforgettable thrills and magical experiences.  Forget what you know about stunt shows…sit back & enjoy the Bourne Stuntacular; Jason Bourne dangles from a helicopter, is chased across rooftops and so much more adventure in this NEW Stunt Show.  Of course, we will want to “phone home” with E.T. and much more.  Universal Studio’s Islands of Adventure home to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Hogsmeade.  We will also enjoy epic adventures and once-in-a-lifetime thrills as we enjoy the unforgettable journey through all the uniquely themed islands…Marvel Super Hero, Jurassic Park, Dr. Seuss Landing and more!  At Sea World, we will enjoy some spectacular animal shows, incredible animal exhibits such as the area to view dolphins (originally referred to as Dolphin Cove) and the Stingray Lagoon.  We will also enjoy awesome thrill rides if you dare.  Don’t forget dining at some great restaurants & of course still have some time to relax/swim at our beautiful hotel pool.

***MUST HAVE THE STAMINA TO WALK THE PARKS ALL DAY!***

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TEXAS…the Lone Star State

Includes:  Airfare, 40 lb. suitcase & 1 carry-on, accommodations, transportation in TX, all meals, chaperones, admissions to attractions listed, & a photo album highlights

DALLAS * SAN ANTONIO * AUSTIN * THE ALAMO * JFK Memorial & Museum

We are off to the Great State of Texas…everything about Texas is BIG…the size, hospitality, food and more. In Dallas, we will visit the JFK Memorial, and the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza where the president was shot.  We will also enjoy the George W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum; it features a 22-foot piece of steel from the World Trade Center and in the Decision Points Theater; you can take on the role of the president to consider various options to the issues that President George W. Bush faced during his Administration.  We will also enjoy Southfork Ranch, known worldwide as America’s most famous ranch for the filming location for the “Dallas” television series. You can’t come to Texas without enjoying a tour of AT & T Stadium, home to the Dallas Cowboys.  We will enjoy all the great attractions of Austin known as the Live Music Capital of the World.  In San Antonio we will see for ourselves why the River Walk is the #1 entertainment destination in Texas & enjoy a San Antonio Cruise. Of course, we will enjoy exploring “The Alamo” where Davy Crockett battled.

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2025 Red Sox Spring Training…5 days

Includes:  Airfare, 40 lb. suitcase & 1 carry-on, accommodations, transportation in FL, all meals, chaperones, admissions to attractions listed, and photo album highlights

Get ready Sox Fans, as we are off to see our beloved Red Sox play in sunny Florida this spring.  We will be going to 3 Spring Training Games where we will get to see our favorite players as they prepare for their 2025 Season. One/Two of our games will be at a different park…possibly with another favorite team (based on schedule)!  Of course you can’t come to Florida without enjoying some great shopping and restaurants.

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Washington, D. C. Our Nation’s Capital

Includes:  Accommodations, transportation, all meals, chaperones, admissions to attractions listed, and photo album highlights

*Arlington National Cemetery  * Memorials & Monuments* 

* Mount Vernon *

You asked for it…Washington D.C. at its BEST!  We will drive to D.C. to visit and pay our respects at Arlington National Cemetery and see JFK’s Grave.  You can’t miss The Changing of the Guards at The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier…amazing.  We will enjoy touring all the great monuments…WW II Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, and the FDR Memorial. Of course, you can’t come to DC without enjoying the many GREAT Museums:  National Air and Space Museum and National Museum of American History, one of Mike’s favorites.  We will tour the home of George Washington at Mount Vernon, which overlooks the Potomac River it’s simply an awesome sight to see.    

***MUST HAVE THE STAMINA TO WALK/TOUR ATTRACTIONS LISTED ALL DAY***

Please Note that we will do our very best to visit all attractions listed, but due to unforeseen circumstances, closings or cancellations of monuments, Memorials, museums, buildings, etc.; we may not be able to visit all that is listed.

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JAPAN

Includes:  Airfare, 50 lb. suitcase & 1 carry-on, accommodations, transportation in Japan, all meals, chaperones, admissions to attractions listed, and a photo album highlights

Tokyo <> Mt. Fuji <> Osaka <> Kyoto

Trips R Us is again off to Asia.  Join us to experience the distinct flavors and sights of Japan during this amazing vacation exploring 3 different cities.  We will enjoy all that Tokyo has to offer including the Imperial Palace.  A day visiting the majestic Mt. Fuji and Hakone area.  We will visit the Fuji Visitor Center, a trip up to Mt. Fuji’s 5^th station at an elevation of 2,300 meters above sea level for some picturesque views of Mt. Fuji and surrounding lakes (on a clear day).  Aboard a Japanese fast train, we will travel to Osaka to enjoy this charming, relaxed city best known for its food and fun.  An amazing visit to Kyoto, Japan’s 7^th largest city and home to roughly one quarter of Japan’s national treasures, countless shrines & temples and so much more.  Join us to enjoy 3 very divergent cities yet all share interesting histories & cultures of Japan.    

Due to travel regulations – Everyone MUST have a VALID PASSPORT BOOK to travel to Japan.

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Memphis-Graceland-Nashville

Includes:  Airfare, 40 lb. suitcase & 1 carry-on, accommodations, transportation in TN, all meals, chaperones, admissions to attractions listed, & a photo album highlights 

Elvis Presley     Sun Studio     Johnny Cash      Dukes of Hazzard         

Grand Ole Opry    Country Music Hall of Fame

We will visit Graceland; home of the KING.  On our walking tour of the “The King’s” Mansion, we will also tour the Elvis Presley’s Memphis, a $45 million, state-of-the-art entertainment & exhibit complex.  Here we will follow the life path that Elvis took, surrounded by things he loved, exploring the beginning of the incredible music and pop culture explosion that all started here in Memphis, with the greatest entertainer of all time…experience Elvis’ life & career like never before!  We will board his plane the Lisa Marie, see his famous Pink Cadillac, and visit Elvis’ Grave; to pay our respects.  Then we are off to Nashville to visit the Grand Ole Opry and enjoy an Amazing Live Show with some of Country music’s biggest stars.  On our backstage tour, you will get the chance to walk in the footsteps of some of country music’s superstars, see the famed wooden circle, 18 uniquely themed dressing rooms, and so much more!  Then a visit to the Country Music Hall of Fame, a tribute to country-music’s finest…among them Hank Williams, Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline, and Johnny Cash.  We will also visit Sun Studio, the Birthplace of Rock & Roll and where Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Johnny Cash began and earned their claim to fame!   We will visit Cooter’s Place and enjoy the Dukes of Hazzard Museum, shop and take pictures with The General Lee.  You cannot come to Nashville without a visit to the Johnny Cash Museum.  Join us for the very best of Nashville and Memphis…2 great music cities.

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Bermuda Cruise…Picturesque Pink Sand Beaches

Includes:  7-night cruise, transfers in Bermuda, all meals, chaperones, all cruise taxes & gratuities, and a photo album highlights

Join us as we head to one of the most picturesque islands in the world.  We will enjoy the pink sand beaches, which is what Bermuda is famous for.  Our ship is a stylish and sophisticated ship with so many fun things to do…onboard you will enjoy Dance Clubs, Karaoke, Bingo, Late Night Comedy Acts, Casino/slot machines, unbelievable food and buffets, Broadway style shows, swimming and enjoying the pool decks…listening to the band.  We will make a unique stop at the port of Bar Harbor, Maine before returning to Boston.               

Due to travel regulations – Everyone MUST have a VALID PASSPORT BOOK to attend this cruise.       

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Amish Country & Hershey’s Chocolate World

Includes:  Accommodations, transportation, all meals, chaperones, admissions to attractions listed, and a photo album highlights

* Hershey Chocolate World & Trolley * Amish Buggy Ride * Turkey Hill *

* Strasburg Railroad * Pretzel Making *

We are off to Pennsylvania to enjoy beautiful Amish Country in the Fall and Hershey, “the sweetest place on earth.”  Discover the countryside the way the Amish do, with a ride on an authentic Amish horse-pulled buggy.  We will enjoy the unique shopping experience, homemade jams, salsas, and relishes and much more at Kettle Kitchen.  You can’t come to Amish Country without touring an original pretzel bakery, getting a hands-on lesson in pretzel twisting and watching the bakers twisting old-fashion soft pretzels by hand.  At the Turkey Hill Experience, we will enjoy the gift shop and all the great interactive exhibits such as learning about the ice cream making process, tasting ice-cream and so much more!  All aboard the Historic Strasburg Railroad, the larger-than-life coal-burning steam train, which dates back to 1834.  At Hershey’s Chocolate World, we will have the opportunity to experience a real Chocolate Making Tour Ride with a tasty sample at the end.  We will journey through America’s sweetest town aboard an old-fashioned trolley car and will learn the inspiring story of Milton Hershey and seeing all the historical sites of Hershey.  Don’t miss out on this sweet and tasty Fall Vacation taking a step back in time.

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Ireland…the Emerald Isle

Includes: Airfare, 50 lb. suitcase & 1 carry-on, accommodations, transportation in Ireland, all meals, chaperones, admissions to attractions listed, & a photo album highlights

Killarney  Ring of Kerry Limerick  Cliffs of Moher Galway  Blarney Stone                                                           

Join us on this amazing trip as we return to tour the beautiful country of Ireland. We will explore the picturesque town of Killarney and enjoy one of Ireland’s most scenic coastal drives around the spectacular Ring of Kerry with its sparkling seascapes and winding mountains.  A visit to the Bunratty Castle and Bunratty Folk Park where we will enjoy the collection of brightly colored shops and buildings side by side.  The sweet sounds of traditional Irish music are carried through the air and the village characters:  schoolteacher, policeman and village doctor are on hand to entertain.  A most scenic drive through Ireland’s famous Cliffs of Moher, which stretch for 5 miles & rise 390 feet above the Atlantic Ocean.  In Galway, we will enjoy the enchanting street performers while the sounds of fiddles, bagpipes and harps spill from the open doors of its medieval taverns.  And of course, a must…kiss the legendary Blarney Stone at the Blarney Castle.

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Hollywood, California

Includes:  Airfare, 50 lb. suitcase & 1 carry-on, accommodations, transportation in CA, all meals, chaperones, admissions to attractions listed, and photo album highlights

~Hollywood ~ Beverly Hills ~ Price is Right ~ Malibu ~ Ronald Reagan Library & Museum~

You can’t come to Hollywood without enjoying a live taping of the Price is Right with Drew Carey.  We will enjoy a tour of the movie stars’ homes and visit Venice/Muscle Beach, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, and Bel-Air. We will walk Hollywood’s Walk of Fame with all of your favorite stars on Sunset Strip. At the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, we will enjoy over 200,00 sq ft. of exhibits and artifacts, the Oval Office replica, Air Force One Pavilion including one of Reagan’s presidential limousines and secret service Suburbans, and much more.  You will step aboard the Air Force One that flew President Reagan over 660,00 miles – to 26 foreign countries, 46 U.S. States as well as serving seven U.S. Presidents from 1973 to 2001. 

Due to unforeseen studio schedule changes, taping of Price is Right is subject to change. 

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Gaitlinburg & Dollywood…Christmas Time in Tennessee

Includes: Airfare, 50 lb. suitcase & 1 carry-on, accommodations, transportation in TN, all meals, chaperones, admissions to attractions listed, & photo album highlights

* Dolly Parton‘s Stampede * Legends Show * Titanic Museum *

 * Glacier Ridge at Dollywood *

Over 6 million Twinkling lights and World-Class Shows makes Dollywood the best place to visit during the most wonderful time of the year. We will enjoy a winter wonderland featuring dozens of towering Christmas trees throughout the park.  Celebrate the sounds of the season with heart-warming holiday shows like Dollywood’s own Christmas in the Smokies, and Twas the Night Before Christmas.  Nothing better than Christmas at Dolly Parton’s Stampede.  Snow falls softly with breathtaking sights and sounds while 32 magnificent horses take you on a nostalgic holiday trip with a friendly competition between the North and South Pole Elves all while enjoying a four-course southern hospitality feast.  We will also enjoy the NEW Original Legends Show “ICONS” features music legends you know & love that have changed the course of music history!  During our tour of the Titanic Museum, you will receive a boarding pass with a real passenger’s name and we will see & learn of many actual artifacts from the wreckage.  We will touch the “iceberg”; walk the Grand Staircase…a Must-see Museum.  Of course, we will enjoy a Tennessee BBQ.  Join us to kick off the holidays here in Dollywood…you’re in for an amazing holiday celebration.

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Mexico Riviera Cruise aboard Carnival’s Panorama

Includes:  Airfare, 50 lb. suitcase & 1 carry-on, 6-night Carnival Cruise, transfers in CA, all meals, chaperones, all cruise taxes & gratuities, and a photo album highlights

* Long Beach * Cabo San Lucas, Mexico * Ensenada, Mexico *

Join Trips R Us on this incredible cruise along the beautiful Mexican Riviera with stops at Cabo San Lucas and Ensenada!   We will be sure not to miss a ‘photo op’ at impressive El Arco, premier site of Cabo San Lucas… one of the last 2 rocks that mark “Land’s End” between the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez.  Ensenada is one of Mexico’s most popular ports of call.  At Punta Banda we will enjoy great sights and of course shopping.  On our ship we will delight in great food, Carnival’s WaterWorks with Twister Waterslide, Sky Zone trampoline park and sooo much more!  We will enjoy out of this world entertainment, dance clubs and of course some great fun in the sun around the pool and Jacuzzi Decks.  Ports are subject to change.

Due to travel regulations – Everyone MUST have a VALID PASSPORT BOOK to attend this cruise.

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Universal Studios ~3 days at the parks~

Includes: Airfare, 40 lb. suitcase & 1 carry-on, accommodations, transportation in FL, all meals, chaperones, admissions to attractions listed, and photo album highlights

***Universal Studios Florida *** Universal Studios Islands of Adventure***

At Universal Studios Florida, we will enjoy great rides and wonderful shows as well as visiting the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley. Here we will enjoy unforgettable thrills and magical experiences.  Forget what you know about stunt shows…sit back & enjoy the Bourne Stuntacular; Jason Bourne dangles from a helicopter, is chased across rooftops and so much more adventure in this NEW Stunt Show.  Of course, we will want to “phone home” with E.T. Universal Studio’s Islands of Adventure home to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Hogsmeade.  We will also enjoy epic adventures and once-in-a-lifetime thrills as we enjoy the unforgettable journey through all the uniquely themed islands…Marvel Super Hero, Jurassic Park, Dr. Seuss Landing and more!  Don’t forget dining at some great restaurants & of course still have some time to relax/swim at our beautiful hotel pool.

***MUST HAVE THE STAMINA TO WALK THE PARKS ALL DAY!***

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Hawaii…Oahu Simply Paradise

Includes: Airfare, 50 lb. suitcase & 1 carry-on, accommodations, transportation in HI, all meals, chaperones, admissions to attractions listed, and photo album highlights

This is everyone’s absolute favorite…Hawaii.  We will enjoy Waikiki Beach, shopping, surfers at Sunset Beach, and so much more.  We will tour Pearl Harbor & the U.S.S. Arizona.  If you have not been to Pearl Harbor before, you will enter the grounds of one of the most significant, tragic, and important sites in United States history.  At the Dole Pineapple Plantation, we will enjoy a narrated-train ride through the old plantation. We will enjoy an exciting wave of entertainment at the Rock-A-Hula show…from hula to fire knife dancing and so much more!  We will also visit some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.  Of course, you cannot come to Hawaii without enjoying all the festivities of a traditional Hawaiian Luau where we will party the night away with a traditional Luau buffet, hula dancers, fire twirlers, and more. 

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2026 Red Sox Spring Training…5 days

Includes:  Airfare, 40 lb. suitcase & 1 carry-on, accommodations, transportation in FL, all meals, chaperones, admissions to attractions listed, and photo album highlights

Get ready Sox Fans, as we are off to see our beloved Red Sox play in sunny Florida this spring.  We will be going to 3 Spring Training Games where we will get to see our favorite players as they prepare for their 2026 Season. One/Two of our games will be at a different park…possibly with another favorite team (based on schedule)!  Of course you can’t come to Florida without enjoying some great shopping and restaurants.

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Kennedy Space Center & Sea World…Florida

Includes:  Airfare, 40 lb. suitcase & 1 carry-on, accommodations, transportation in FL, all meals, chaperones, admissions to attractions listed, & a photo album highlights

NASA Space Center       Airboat Ride         Sea World       Madame Tussauds

In Port Canaveral, Florida, we will enjoy the Kennedy Space Center; we will get the unique chance to tour NASA’s Launch and Landing Facilities.  We will also enjoy interactive simulators, I-Max Theater, and jaw-dropping encounters with massive rockets in the Rocket Garden.  At Sea World, we will enjoy some spectacular animal shows, and incredible animal exhibits.  We will also enjoy awesome thrill rides if you dare.  At Madame Tussauds you can photograph and pose with your favorite A-Listers, Sports Legends, History Leaders, Pop Icons, Blockbuster Movie Stars and more!  We will cruise the Florida Everglades on a narrated airboat tour taking in breathtaking beauty of cypress trees, wetlands and keeping our eyes open for exotic birds, turtles, Florida alligators and other wildlife. 

***MUST HAVE THE STAMINA TO WALK THE ATTRACTIONS EACH DAY***

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London & Paris…European Vacation

Includes: Airfare, 50 lb. suitcase & 1 carry-on, accommodations, transportation in London & France, all meals, chaperones, admissions to attractions listed, & a photo album highlights

Join us as we tour these two magnificent European cities.  Spring time is the perfect time to visit Europe as their dreary, winter; rainy season is ending.  In London we will seethe Tower of London, which is home to the Crown Jewels, Parliament, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace and the famous changing of the guards, the bright lights of Piccadilly Circus, cruise the River Thames, London Eye and so much more.  We will take the world-famous high-speed train, Eurostar through the Chunnel that connects England & France under the English Channel.  In France, we will explore the amazing city of Paris where we will see the breathtaking Notre Dame Cathedral, Eiffel Tower, the grand Arc de Triomphe, visit the Louvre to see the world-famous Mona Lisa, and much more. Don’t miss out on this great trip visiting two of the world’s most fascinating European cities in one vacation.

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Chicago and Milwaukee

Includes: Airfare, 50 lb. suitcase & 1 carry-on, accommodations, transportation in Chicago & Milwaukee, all meals, chaperones, admissions to attractions listed, & a photo album highlights

River Cruise  >  Skydeck  ­>  Wrigley Field  >  Bronze Fonz ­ >  RiverWalk >

Chicago has all the great offerings you’d expect from a world-class city:  museums, famous skyscrapers, a vibrant shopping district & so much more!  We will take a cruise along the Chicago River to enjoy Chicago’s many attractions.  Enjoy breathtaking views of the city from a platform made entirely of glass at the Skydeck at Willis Tower. A stop at Millennium Park to get a picture with the Cloud Gate sculpture, or ‘The Bean’ as it is more commonly called.  At Grant Park will enjoy one of the largest fountains in the world, featuring 134 jets used to shoot water as high as 150 feet into the air during a choreographed display.  We will also tour the Field Museum of Natural History enjoying artifacts from the Indiana Jones movies, Sue, the largest preserved T-Rex, & much more!   Of course, you can’t come to Chicago without a tour of Wrigley Field – Major League Baseball’s 2^nd oldest stadium after Fenway Park & shopping along the Magnificent Mile.  In Milwaukee, we will enjoy the Harlem Davidson Museum, the famous RiverWalk and of course get pictures with The Bronze Fonz, a life-size statue of Henry Winkler AKA “The Fonz”.

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