http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specificationDestinationswww.pctbus.comJohn Werveyhttp://www.pctbus.comTue, 21 May 2013 21:46:11 GMTDestinationsMon, 02 Jan 2012 15:22:41 GMTChicagohttp://www.pctbus.com/chicagoThu, 01 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMTJohn WerveyJohn WerveyChicago Bus TripHaving the distinction of being one of the world’s ten most influential cities since the World’s Fair was held there in 1893, Chicago has all of the wonders of a big city with the feel of a Midwest town. World class museums, cuisine, culture, entertainment, sports, industry and education all call Chicago home. Chicagoans also boast that their city has a wonderful working class population and great ethnic neighborhoods and foods.

Located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan, the “Windy City” offers a wide array of options for visitors. The Adler Planetarium and Museum, the Museum of Contemporary Art, and the famed Field Museum are just a few of the great museums to see in town. Don’t forget to check out the Sears Tower, Navy pier, the Shedd Aquarium, and one of dozens of Chicago’s famous deep dish pizza parlors to get a taste of something you can truly only find in the “City that Works”

Catch a show at the Chicago Theater or a game at fabled Wrigley Field if you wish. The city’s steep history also lends itself to interesting attractions like Al Capone’s old haunts and the Tommy Gun Dinner Theatre. The city’s proximity to one of the greatest of the Great Lakes offers the ability to enjoy sightseeing boat rides and fabulous views of the extensive skyline.

There’s so much to do in Chicago that you will simply just have to come back for more!

Sample Interary

DAY 1

  1. Motor coach departs from school
  2. Stop for lunch at service plaza in Indiana
  3. Arrive in Chicago in afternoon
  4. Check into hotel
  5. Dinner and shopping at Navy Pier


DAY 2

  1. Breakfast at the hotel
  2. Visit the Field Museum of Natural History
  3. Enjoy lunch at McDonald’s
  4. Head to the Shedd Aquarium
  5. Dinner at Medieval Times including Tournament


DAY 3

  1. Breakfast at the hotel
  2. Visit the Museum of Science and Industry
  3. Watch IMAX film
  4. Eat lunch at nearby restaurant of choice
  5. Board bus for return to Cleveland area

                                                                 

                       

Tour Highlights

Museums:

  • Adler Planetarium and Museum
  • Field Museum
  • Museum of Contemporary Art
  • Chicago Children's Museum
  • Museum of Science and Industry
  • Shedd Aquarium and Oceanarium
  • Millenium Park

Theatres*:

  • The Blue Man Group
  • IMAXChicago Theatre
  • Ford Center for the Performing Arts Oriental Theatre
  • LaSalle Bank Theatre
  • Cadillac Place Theatre
  • Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University
  • Drury Lane Theatre Water Tower Place

*(Current shows in Chicago are: Wicked, The Color Purple, Jersey Boys, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, The Phantom of the Opera, The Light in the Piazza and High School Musical.)

Dining options:

The choices in Chicago are endless when it comes to great cuisine, but make sure to hit one of the famous deep dish pizza parlors as well as good places for group dining at Navy Pier and Millennium Park.

 
 

]]>http://www.pctbus.com/chicagoColumbushttp://www.pctbus.com/columbusTue, 01 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMTJohn WerveyJohn WerveyColumbus Ohio Bus TripThe state capitol of Ohio, Columbus is one of the fastest growing cities in the United States. A center for high-tech companies, science, insurance, real estate, and retail banking, Columbus is crossroad of commerce and business. Situated in the center of the state at the confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers, Columbus became the official state capitol in 1816.

The Statehouse is a must-see while in Columbus. So is the world-renowned Columbus Zoo where Jack Hannah got his start. The Ohio State University campus and student body both make up sizeable parts of the city and population, respectively. A heavy German influence still exists today and is best seen in the German Village.

The Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Garden along with COSI (science and learning center) are excellent educational spots to visit with students, as is the Ohio Historical Society.

Sample Itinerary

DAY 1

  1. Depart Cleveland
  2. Breakfast stop 
  3. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Garden
  4. Lunch at the Columbus Zoo
  5. Afternoon at the Zoo
  6. Dinner on the way back to Cleveland
             

Tour Highlights

Attractions:

  • Columbus Zoo
  • COSI Columbus
  • Franklin Park Conservatory
  • The Ohio State University
  • Ohio Statehouse
  • Ohio Village
  • Ohio Historical Society
  • German Village

]]>http://www.pctbus.com/columbusClevelandhttp://www.pctbus.com/clevelandSat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMTJohn WerveyJohn Wervey Cleveland Bus TourHistory

Cleveland sits in the Northeast corner of Ohio on the southern shore of Lake Erie, along the Cuyahoga River. The city was founded in 1796 and became a major manufacturing center. John D. Rockefeller, the founder of Standard Oil, made a majority of his fortune in Cleveland, which brought the city to become the fifth largest in the country. The Terminal Tower, located in the heart of downtown Cleveland, was once one of the world’s tallest buildings. Dedicated in 1930, the building was part of a skyscraper boom in the 1920’s and 1930’s.

Culture and Entertainment

Most famously noted for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, this city has points of interest and entertainment for everyone.

If you are interested in the performing arts, the Cleveland Playhouse is noted as the second largest Performing Arts center in the United States. Also noteworthy is the Cleveland Orchestra, considered one of the finest orchestras in the world. To truly appreciate classical music, make sure you bring a lawn chair and see the Cleveland Orchestra perform at the beautiful Blossom Music Center.

The city of Cleveland has also been the spotlight of several movies including Antwone Fisher, A Christmas Story, and scenes of Spiderman 3. The city is also home of the popular sitcom, the Drew Carey Show.

For a historic and charming experience make sure to visit Tremont, one of the city’s oldest and most historically valuable neighborhoods. Take a stroll through a quarter mile of award-winning restaurants, shopping, and historic architecture. Tremont is known for having one of the largest concentrations of architecturally notable churches to be found anywhere in the United States.

Cedar Point Bus TripIn addition to rich culture and architecture, Cleveland offers the prime location for theme park amusement. If you are looking for the biggest and best amusement park in the world, Cedar Point is just a short distance from the heart of Cleveland. The park boasts an impressive 69 rides (17 roller coasters), and holds the title of "Best Amusement Park in the World" for the ninth year in a row (according to Amusement Today) Cedar Point and Geauga lake offer the latest in thrill rides and water attractions, while indoor water park resorts such as Kalahari and Great Wolf lodge give you tropical weather entertainment in the middle of winter.

Sports

Cleveland is the home of the Cleveland Indians (MLB), Cleveland Browns (NFL), and Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA). The Cleveland Indians hold the Major League record of 455 for most consecutive sold out games, while the Cleveland Cavaliers earned the eastern conference championship title this year.

            

 

Sample Itinerary

DAY 1

  1. Arrive at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the morning
  2. Continue to the Great Lakes Science center
  3. Lunch in the Science center
  4. Quick tour of the Steamship William G. Mather Museum
  5. Continue to Hubbard House Underground Railroad Museum
  6. Board bus for return

                                                         

 

Tour Highlights

Attractions:

  • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
  • Pro Football Hall of Fame
  • Great Lakes Science Center
  • Cleveland Playhouse
  • Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and RainForest
  • Holden Arboretum
  • Cleveland Botanical Gardens
  • Cedar Point Amusement Park
  • Geauga Lake Amusement Park
  • Hilarities Comedy Club
  • Blossom Music Center
  • Kalahari Indoor Water Resort
  • Shaker Square
  • House of Blues
  • Tower City
  • West Side Market
  • Goodtime III
  • Cleveland Metro Parks Zoo
  • Pickwick and Frolic
  • Carousel Dinner Theatre
  • NASA John H. Glenn Research Center at Lewis Field
  • Little Italy
  • Tower City Ampitheater  

Museums:

  • Hubbard House Underground Railroad Museum
  • Cleveland Museum of Natural History
  • Cleveland Museum of Art
  • Lake Erie Nature and Science Center
  • A Christmas Story House
  • Steamship William G. Mather Museum
  • Crawford Museum of Transportation and Industry

Dining options:

  • Pier W
  • Hard Rock Cafe
  • Shooters on the Water
  • Blue Point Grille
  • Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse
  • Quaker Steak & Lube
  • Don's Lighthouse Grill
  • Lola's downtown Cleveland
  • Great Lakes brewery
 

 
Playhouse Square & Cedar Point Photos Courtesy of TravelCleveland.com

]]>http://www.pctbus.com/clevelandPhiladelphiahttp://www.pctbus.com/philadelphiaThu, 01 Sep 2011 05:00:00 GMTJohn WerveyJohn WerveyPhiladelphia Bus TripHistory

Philadelphia is a city rich in history. It played an important role in the birth of the United States. Located in the southern corner of Pennsylvania, it was here that the Constitution was drafted. Also known as the “City of Brotherly Love”, Philadelphia was temporarily the capital of the United States back in the 18th century.

Philadelphia Bus TourCulture and Entertainment
The city has several historic districts containing architecture dating back to the colonial times. Old city and Society Hill are two districts that contain some of the most influential destinations in United States history including Independence Hall, home of the Declaration of Independence, and the Liberty Bell. Make sure to run, not walk to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The steps leading up to the museum where made famous by the movie Rocky, in which Sylvester Stalone played a well known scene completing his training on the steps before his big fight. Nowadays you will still see people mimicking (or re-enacting) the movie on these famous steps, also known as the “Rocky Steps”.

Along with fascinating architecture and history, Philadelphia has a vibrant night-life. Within Center City, you will find a vast selection of outstanding theatres, restaurants, music, and performing arts. The Philadelphia Orchestra is considered one of the “Big Five” orchestras in the United States, and can be seen playing at the Academy of Music. The Academy of Music happens to be the nation’s oldest continually operating venue.
One of the most famed comfort foods in and around Philadelphia is the Cheese Steak. There are two famed Cheese Steak outlets, Geno’s and Pat’s, which stand directly across the street from each other. Pat’s can be seen and mentioned in both the movie Rocky and a scene in the sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel Air.

Sample Itinerary

DAY 1

  1. Depart in early morning
  2. Stop for lunch (around 12:00 pm)Arrive in Philadelphia in late afternoon
  3. Check into hotel
  4. Dinner at the Hard Rock Cafe
  5. Shopping at the King of Prussia Mall
  6. Return to hotel in the evening

DAY 2

  1. Breakfast at the hotel
  2. Visit to Independence Hall
  3. Continue tour to the Liberty Bell
  4. Lunch at McDonalds
  5. Visit to the Franklin Institute
  6. Watch IMAX film
  7. Dinner at the Hard Rock cafe
  8. Return to Hotel

DAY 3

  1. Breakfast
  2. Visit to the Philadelphia Zoo
  3. Lunch at destination of choice
  4. Board bus for return to Cleveland
 		       

Tour Highlights

Attractions:

  • Philadelphia Zoo
  • Love Park
  • Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
  • Independence Hall
  • Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
  • Memorial Hall
  • Franklin Court
  • Logan Circle
  • Tuttleman Omniverse Theatre

Museums:

  • Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
  • Rodin Museum
  • Franklin Institute
  • Benjamin Franklin National Memorial
  • Academy of Natural Sciences
  • University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archeology and Anthropology
  • Woodmere Art Museum

Shopping:

  • The Gallery at Market East
  • Manayunk
  • Chestnut Hill
  • King of Prussia Mall
  • Franklin Mills
  • Reading Terminal Market
  • South Street
 

]]>http://www.pctbus.com/philadelphiaTorontohttp://www.pctbus.com/torontoMon, 01 Aug 2011 05:00:00 GMTJohn WerveyJohn WerveyToronto Bus TripCanada’s largest city, Toronto lies on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. Home to the provincial government as well as finance, telecommunications, aerospace, education, medical research and publishing, Toronto is one of the most multicultural and safe cities in the world.

World class art galleries and museums, along with theater and dance make the cities culture quite diverse. Yet, Toronto’s diversity of populace is most likely it strongest characteristic. Over 100 languages and dialects are spoken here amongst the 8.1 million inhabitants. Thus, Toronto has a wonderful international and cosmopolitan feel.

Make sure to check out the world’s tallest freestanding structure, the CN Tower, as well as the Ontario Science Center and The Pier, which is Toronto’s waterfront museum.

Also consider visiting the Royal Ontario Museum and the one-of-a-kind Casa Loma, a medieval castle built by 300 men over the course of 3 years.

And what trip would be complete to Canada without a stop at the Pro Hockey Hall of Fame!!!

Sample Itinerary

DAY 1

  1. Depart early morning from school
  2. Stop for lunch and visit Niagara Falls
  3. Ride the Maid in the Mist
  4. Check into hotel late afternoon
  5. Dinner at Medieval Times
  6. Return to hotel

DAY 2

  1. Breakfast
  2. CN Tower tour and roller coaster ride
  3. Head to Royal Ontario Museum
  4. Eat lunch at the Pier and enjoy the museum
  5. Dinner in Chinatown
  6. “The Lion King” 
  7. Return to hotel

DAY 3

  1. Breakfast
  2. Ontario Science Center
  3. Lunch
  4. Depart for home

       

Tour Highlights

Attractions:

  • CN Tower
  • Ontario Science Center
  • Toronto Zoo
  • Stock Market
  • Sky dome
  • Hockey Hall of Fame
  • Casa Loma medieval castle
  • Colborne Lodge
  • Niagara Falls Aviary

Museums:

  • Royal Ontario Museum
  • The Pier

Theatres:

  • The Princess of Wales Theatre
 

]]>http://www.pctbus.com/torontoMammoth Cave, KYhttp://www.pctbus.com/mammoth-cave-kySat, 02 Jul 2011 05:00:00 GMTJohn WerveyJohn WerveyMammoth Cave Bus TripEstablished as a national park in 1941, Mammoth Cave is site to the worlds longest cave system, with more than 365 miles explored. Now maintained by the Mammoth Cave National Park, the area contains over 70 threatened and endangered species. Visitors are able to take a wide variety of guided and un-guided tours through the depths of the cave system. One of the most popular tours, known as the Echo River Tours, takes visitors along a boat ride along an underground river. To experience cave exploration like the first explorers in the 1800’s, there is also a three mile guided lantern tour.

Along with exploring the caves underground, there are plenty of above ground activities to take advantage of. Mammoth Cave National Park offers three developed campgrounds along with twelve camp sites in the backcountry. Activities such as hiking, horseback riding, and canoeing are also common within the park area.

Sample Itinerary

DAY 1

  1. Depart from school, early morning
  2. Stop for lunch at nearby restaurant of choice
  3. Arrive at hotel in the late afternoon
  4. Short walk through a Mammoth Park trail
  5. Go out for Dinner
  6. Return to hotel

DAY 2

  1. Breakfast at hotel, morning
  2. Arrival at Mammoth Cave Park for the historic cave tour (2 miles, approx. 2 hours)
  3. Grab lunch at nearby cafe Finnish stay at the Mammoth Cave Park with Canoe trip
  4. Dinner at nearby restaurant
  5. Return to hotel

DAY 3

  1. Breakfast at hotel, early morning
  2. Take the quick Mammoth Cave Park tou
  3. Enjoy the afternoon at Guntown mountain, including lunch Board bus for return
 		    
 

]]>http://www.pctbus.com/mammoth-cave-kyNew Yorkhttp://www.pctbus.com/new-yorkWed, 01 Jun 2011 05:00:00 GMTJohn WerveyJohn WerveyNew York Bus TourNew York City. The “Big Apple.” This metropolis of more than 8.2 million residents is the most populous city in the United States. It is also the most diverse of our cities, as immigrants from many nations began life in America after passing through Ellis Island and past the Statue of Liberty.

The center of finance, fashion, business, entertainment, media and diplomacy, New York City has an endless amount of options for visitors. World-class museums, art galleries, restaurants, sports events and one-of-a-kind experiences are waiting to be enjoyed, numbering so many that a return trip is a must just to even get a small taste of what the former “New Amsterdam” has to offer.

Hit Broadway for a show, Fifth Avenue or the Garment District for some shopping. Take in unparalleled art exhibits at the Museum of Modern Art or the Guggenheim. View rare and priceless collections at the Museum of Natural History. Take the ferry out to tour the Statue of Liberty or take the elevator to the top of the Empire State building.

New York City is the city that never sleeps and the city of never-ending possibilities.

Sample Itinerary

DAY 1

  1. Depart very early from Cleveland
  2. Stop for lunch in New Jersey
  3. Arrive in New York
  4. Head to the Museum of Natural History
  5. Dinner at Planet Hollywood
  6. Check into hotel

DAY 2

  1. Breakfast
  2. Ride the ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
  3. Lunch at a spot of your choice in the South St. Seaport
  4. Enjoy a guided tour of NYC and the World Trade Center site
  5. Dinner at the Hard Rock Café
  6. Broadway for a show

DAY 3

  1. Breakfast
  2. Check out of hotel
  3. Take in the view from a top the Empire State Building
  4. Eat lunch in Central Park
  5. Board bus for return to Cleveland
       

Tour Highlights

Attractions:

  • Radio City Music Hall
  • The Empire State Building
  • The World Trade Center memorial
  • The Statue of Liberty
  • MBC Studios
  • Central Park
  • Times Square
  • The Bronx Zoo
  • The New York Stock Exchange
  • The United Nations

Museums:

  • GuggenheimMuseum of Modern Art
  • Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • Intrepid Air and Space Museum
  • Smithsonian New York

Theatres:

  • Broadway Ave.
  • Lincoln Center
  • Carnegie Hall

Dining:

  • Chinatown
  • Motown Cafe
  • Planet Hollywood
]]>http://www.pctbus.com/new-yorkOrlandohttp://www.pctbus.com/orlandoSun, 01 May 2011 05:00:00 GMTJohn WerveyJohn WerveyWalt Dinsey World Bus Tour OhioOrlando is well known for its many renowned tourist attractions, most notably the Walt Disney World resort. Built in 1967, Disney World is now the largest theme park resort in the world. Through its wealth of attractions, Orlando brings in an estimated 52 million tourists a year.

The city has been called “Hollywood East” because of its numerous cinematic features. Feature Animation, operating out Disney/MGM studios was responsible for the films Lilo & Stitch, Milano, and contributed to several other projects. Orlando is also home to pop music. Many pop stars started out in the city, including Britney Spears, Mandy Moore, NSYNC, and the Backstreet Boys.

Sample Itinerary

DAY 1

  1. Depart in the evening (around 6:00pm)
  2. We will be driving through the night and the next day, making rest stops and breaks for food

DAY 2

  • Arrival in Orlando late evening
  • Dinner at the Hard Rock cafe
  • Check into hotel

       

Tour Highlights

Attractions:

  • Walt Disney World Resort
  • Universal Orlando Resort
  • Sea World Orlando
  • Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
  • Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach
  • Kennedy Space Center
  • Blue Man Group at the Sharp Aquos Theatre
  • Cirque du Soleil: La Nouba
  • Orlando Science Center
  • Imax Theatre
  • Arabian Knights Dinner Theatre
  • Ripley's Believe it or not! Odditorium
  • Arboretum of the University of Central Florida
  • Cocoa Beach
  • Citrus Bowl

Museums:

  • Orlando Museum of Art
  • Morse Museum of American Art

Shopping:

  • The Florida (250 stores)
  • The Mall at Millenia

]]>http://www.pctbus.com/orlandoWashington DChttp://www.pctbus.com/washington-dcFri, 01 Apr 2011 05:00:00 GMTJohn WerveyJohn Werveywashington dc bus tour ohioEnjoy a patriotic experience visiting our nation’s capital and its most important monuments and museums. A proper tour of the city should include stops at the Jefferson Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, Arlington National Cemetery, and the White House. Tours of the US Capital building, the Pentagon, or Mt Vernon are also highlights of any trip to this great city.

The Smithsonian Museums house everything from rare paintings by the Masters to airplanes and space equipment. One of America’s most treasured monuments, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial offers time to reflect and honor the thousands of men and women who fought and died for our country in the late 1960’s and early 1970’s. An evening coasting the Potomac on a riverboat makes for great opportunities to view the city’s lights and attractions.

Washington D.C. is rich in history as well as culture, making a visit there one you will never forget.

Sample Itinerary

DAY 1

  1. Depart school in A.M.
  2. Lunch at Breezewood, Pa. service plaza
  3. Tour of Mt Vernon
  4. Dinner
  5. Hotel check in

DAY 2

  1. Breakfast
  2. Guided tour of the Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Vietnam Memorials.
  3. Eat lunch at Smithsonian Cafeterias
  4. Take in the Smithsonian Museums
  5. Dinner at the Hard Rock Café
  6. Potomac Riverboat ride
  7. Hotel

DAY 3

  1. Breakfast
  2. US Capital and White House visit
  3. Group photo
  4. Lunch at the National Zoo
  5. Return to Cleveland at 9pm
       

Tour Highlights

Attractions:

  • Jefferson Memorial and the Decleration of Independence
  • Lincoln Memorial
  • Vietnam Memorial
  • Arlington National Cemetery
  • The US Capital
  • The White House
  • National Archives
  • National Zoo

Museums:

  • Smithsonians
  • Holocaust Museum

Theatres:

  • Ford Theatre and Lincoln Museum
  • Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
  • IMAX Theatre
 

]]>http://www.pctbus.com/washington-dcWilliamsburghttp://www.pctbus.com/williamsburgTue, 01 Mar 2011 06:00:00 GMTJohn WerveyJohn WerveyWilliamsburg Bus Tour OhioExperience the history and charm presented by Colonial Williamsburg. Located along Virginia’s Peninsula, the historic district is home to a living 18th century museum. Williamsburg, along with Jamestown and Yorktown make up what is called the Historic Triangle of Virginia. All of the surrounding buildings are either surviving or restored from the original sites in the 1930’s. The historical district is populated with many historical re-enactors that dress, behave, and talk like they would have in the colonial times. During your stay, make sure to stick around for one of the several scheduled re-enactments.

Located within the city are two major theme parks, Busch Gardens and Water Country USA. Busch Gardens is a European themed amusement park, and was voted “The Most Beautiful Theme Park in America” 16 years in a row by the National Amusement Park Historical Association. Make sure to check out their newest rollercoaster “Griffon”, a floorless 205 ft rollercoaster with a 90 degree drop.

Sample Intinerary

DAY 1

  1. Depart for Williamsburg in the early morning
  2. Stop for lunch (around 12:00 pm)
  3. Arrival at hotel in late afternoon
  4. Stroll through Historic Williamsburg
  5. Catch one of the scheduled re-enactments
  6. Dinner at the Mystery Dinner Playhouse

DAY 2

  1. Breakfast at the hotel, early morning
  2. Visit neighboring Jamestowne and Yorkstown
  3. Take trip to Busch Gardens amusement park
  4. Return late afternoon to visit the Ripleys Believe it or Not! Museum
  5. Dinner at local RestaurantReturn to hotel

DAY 3

  1. BreakfastTour through Historic Williamsburg
  2. Shopping and quick lunch at Merchant's Square and the Williamsburg Marketplace
  3. Board bus for return
       

Tour Highlights

Attractions:

  • Busch Gardens (European themed amusement park)
  • Water Country USA
  • Basset Hall
  • DeWitt Wallace Gallery
  • Ripley's Believe it or Not! Museum
  • Mystery Dinner Playhouse
  • Historic Jamestowne
  • Historic Yorkstown

Shopping:

  • Merchant's Square
  • Williamsburg Marketplace
  • Plow & Hearth Outlet
  • Lightfoot Manor Shoppe
 

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