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SCOUT OUT! WASHINGTON DC

Deluxe motorcoach transportation

Professional, licensed guide service

3 Nights’ hotel accommodations

3 Deluxe buffet breakfasts

4 Lunches

3 Dinners

Admissions as stated in itinerary

Taxes and gratuities

Day One, Friday, July 12, 2013 Depart from your Gateway City on our deluxe motorcoach transportation. We’ll treat you to lunch en route to our Nation’s Capital. When you arrive and meet our DC Tour Guide your first stop will be a photo opportunity at the White House and a visit to the memorial to the Boy Scouts of America statue standing on the site of the first Boy Scout Jamboree in 1937. From here you’ll take a walking tour of the other monuments and memorials along the National Mall including the Washington Monument, World War II Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memori-al, Lincoln Memorial, and Vietnam Veterans Memorial. By this time you’ll be hungry for a welcome din-ner at a local, student friendly restaurant before checking in to our suburban hotel, featuring interior corridors for student safety. (L, D) Day Two, Saturday, July 13, 2013 After a deluxe breakfast buffet at the hotel, depart on a guided tour of Capitol Hill including a tour through the U.S. Capitol Building, the new Capitol Visitor Center, Library of Congress, and a photo-opportunity on the steps of the Supreme Court. Enjoy lunch today at the art-deco-style train depot, Union Station. This afternoon tour two of our fantastic museums from the following collection: the In-ternational Spy Museum, the Newseum-Museum of News, the National Crime Museum, or the Presi-dents Gallery at Madame Tussaud’s. Each museum features special Scout Programs. Dinner this even-ing is an all-you-can-eat buffet! (B, L, D) Day three, Sunday, July 14, 2013 Pay tribute this morning to America’s Fallen Heroes at Arlington National Cemetery with a guided walk-ing tour that covers the Kennedy gravesite, Arlington House and the Changing of the Guard ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Stop at the Iwo Jima Memorial and U.S. Air Force Memorial be-fore lunch. Afterwards stop at the 9/11 Memorial at the Pentagon Building and enjoy the rest of the afternoon exploring the national treasures at the Smithsonian Institution. Your farewell dinner this evening is followed by an illuminated monument cruise to cap off your visit. (B, L, D) Day Four, Monday, July 15, 2013 Check-out from the hotel this morning with lunch in tow and head toward Glen Jean, WV to register for

the Boy Scout Jamboree (arranged by troop leader). Motorcoach transportation home is included at conclusion of the Jamboree. (B, L)

Call 800-769-5912 or email [email protected] for more information about this tour

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SCOUT OUT! A MID -ATLANTIC HISTORY ADVENTURE Gettysburg, Lancaster, Philadelphia, Washington DC July 8— 15, 2013 8 Days—7 Nights

Includes Gettysburg Museum and Battlefield, President Eisenhower’s home, Amish farmland tour, Valley Forge, ghost tours, historic Philadelphia, Eastern State Penitentiary, museums of the Smithsonian Institution, White House photo opportunity, US Capitol, Supreme Court, Library of Congress, Crime Museum, Spy Museum, Madam Tassaud’s President’s Gallery, special scout programs, Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers, Arlington Cemetery, photo opportunities at the national memorials and monuments of Washington DC, meals and a special evening cruise for boy scouts, accommodations, professional guides, deluxe motorcoach service, and more. Call 800-769-5912 or email [email protected] for more information about this tour

SCOUT OUT! GETTYSBURG PA deluxe motorcoach transportation Professional, licensed guide service 2 nights’ hotel accommodations 2 deluxe buffet breakfasts 3 lunches 2 dinners Admissions as stated in itinerary Taxes and gratuities Day One, Saturday, July 13, 2013 Depart from your Gateway City on our deluxe motorcoach transportation. We’ll treat you to lunch en route at the doorstep to Camp David. Arrive in Gettysburg, PA and tour the President Eisenhower National Historic Site. Enjoy a welcome dinner at a local restaurant before checking in to our hotel, featuring interior corridors for student safety. (L, D)

Day Two, Sunday, July 14, 2013 After a deluxe breakfast buffet at the hotel, depart on a guided tour of Gettysburg National Battlefield. View the immaculately restored Cyclorama and film narrated by Morgan Free-man, then a picnic lunch and explore the Museum. This afternoon Walk in the Footsteps of Lincoln on our exclusive tour including a tour of the David Wills House. At dinner this evening you’ll be joined by a famous Civil War personality. After dinner, take a Haunted History Tour through the streets of Gettysburg. (B, L, D) Day Three, Monday, July 15, 2013

Check-out from the hotel this morning and stop at the U.S. Army Heritage Museum and Education Center for a walk through history. Depart with lunch in tow and head toward

Glen Jean, WV to register for the Boy Scout Jamboree (arranged by troop leader). Motor-coach transportation home is included at conclusion of the Jamboree. (B, L)

Call 800-769-5912 or email [email protected] for more information about this tour


SCOUT OUT! NEW YORK CITY, PHILADELPHIA, &

WASHINGTON DC

Day One, Monday, July 8, 2013 Depart from your Gateway City on our deluxe mo-torcoach transportation. We’ll treat you to lunch en route before arriving in the Big Apple. Our tour guide will take you on a tour of Midtown Man-hattan, including Rockefeller Center, Times Square, and the United Nations. Enjoy a welcome dinner at a local restaurant before checking in to our hotel, featuring interior corridors for scout safety. (L, D) Day Two, Tuesday, July 9, 2013 After a deluxe breakfast buffet at the hotel, depart to see the Statue of Liberty and visit Ellis Island. After lunch on Ellis Island, depart back to Man-hattan for a stop at the 9/11 National Memorial for reflective time. After a brief tour of Wall Street, enjoy dinner this evening in Little Italy. After dinner, head to the top of the Empire State Building for a fantastic view of the city. (B, L, D) Day Three, Wednesday, July 10, 2013 Check-out from the hotel this morning and visit the Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum, home to the USS Intrepid. After lunch in Grand Central Ter-minal, depart to tour Valley Forge this afternoon and visit the winter encampments circa the Ameri-can Revolution. This evening arrive in Philadelphia, PA for a true taste of a local legend: the Philly Cheesesteak. Check-in to a local hotel for the evening. (B, L, D) Day Four, Thursday, July 11, 2013 This morning set out for a tour of America’s Most Historic Square Mile. Sites such as the Liberty Bell, Ben Franklin’s gravesite, Independence Hall and more! Enjoy lunch at the Bourse and this after-noon visit the National Constitution Center. This evening you’ll tour Eastern State Penitentiary and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. (B, L, D) Day Five, Friday, July 12, 2013 Check-out of the Philadelphia hotel. We’ll treat you to lunch en route to our Nation’s Capital.

When you arrive and meet our DC Tour Guide, your first stop will be a photo opportunity at the White House and a visit to the memorial to the Boy Scouts of America statue standing

on the site of the first Boy Scout Jamboree in 1937. From here, take a walking tour of the other monuments and memorials along the National Mall including the Washington Monument, World War II Memorial, and more. By this time, you’ll be hungry for a welcome dinner at a local, student friendly restaurant before checking in to our sub-urban hotel, featuring interior corridors for stu-dent safety. (L, D) Day Six, Saturday, July 13, 2013 After a deluxe breakfast buffet at the hotel, depart on a guided tour of Capitol Hill including a tour through the U.S. Capitol Building, Library of Con-gress, and a photo-opportunity on the steps of the Supreme Court. Enjoy lunch today at the art-deco-style train depot, Union Station. This afternoon tour two of our fantastic museums from the fol-lowing collection: the International Spy Museum, the Newseum - Museum of News, the National Crime Museum, or the Presidents Gallery at Mad-ame Tussaud’s. Each museum features special Scout Programs. Dinner this evening is an all-you-can-eat buffet! (B, L, D) Day Seven, Sunday, July 14, 2013 Pay tribute this morning to America’s Fallen He-roes at Arlington National Cemetery with a guided walking tour that covers the Kennedy gravesite, Arlington House and the Changing of the Guard ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Stop at the Iwo Jima Memorial and U.S. Air Force Memorial before lunch. Afterwards stop at the 9/11 Memorial at the Pentagon Building and enjoy the rest of the afternoon exploring the national treasures at the Smithsonian Institution. Your farewell dinner this evening is followed by an illu-minated monument cruise. (B, L, D) Day Eight, Monday, July 15, 2013 Check-out from the hotel this morning with lunch in tow and head toward Glen Jean, WV to register for the Boy Scout Jamboree (arranged by troop leader). Motorcoach transportation home is in-cluded at conclusion of the Jamboree. (B, L) Call 800-769-5912 or email [email protected]

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TENNESSEE & WEST VIRGINIA Music & Miners Day One, Saturday, July 13, 2013 Depart from your Gateway City on our deluxe motorcoach transportation. Experience the musical heritage of Nash-ville, TN at the Country Music Hall of Fame. At the largest music museum in the world, you will learn about the histo-ry of country music through video clips, recorded music, live performances, and much more. You could even record your own track at the Historic RCA Studio B where Elvis Presley recorded over 200 songs! Head down the street to see the Ryman Auditorium. Complete your music experi-ence in Nashville by enjoying dinner at the Hard Rock Café. After dinner, check in to our local hotel (L, D) Day Two, Sunday, July 14, 2013 After a deluxe breakfast buffet at the hotel, depart for A must-see for everyone visiting Mu-sic City! Your group will walk in the footsteps of country music's superstars and get an exclusive look at what happens behind the scenes of the Grand Ole Opry. After a BBQ lunch, depart for Knoxville, TN. Once in Knoxville, board the

Three Rivers Rambler for a 90-minute train ride. Along the route, the Three Rivers Rambler passes by beautiful farm-land, Knoxville’s first settlement area, and several quarries that were mined to build our nation’s Capital. Enjoy a family dinner tonight before checking into our local hotel. (B, L, D) Day Three, Monday, July 15, 2013 Check-out from the hotel this morning and depart, with lunch in tow, to Coal Country. Tour the Pocahontas Exhibi-tion Mine and Museum before enjoy a guided tour of the town of Bramwell, home to Coal Barons where you can learn about their lavish lives. Depart toward Glen Jean, WV

to register for the Boy Scout Jamboree (arranged by troop leader). Motorcoach trans-portation home is included at conclusion of the Jamboree. (B, L) Call 800-769-5912 or email [email protected] for more information about this tour

SCOUT OUT! WILLIAMSBURG, RICHMOND, & CHARLOTTESVILLE

Day One, Friday, July 12, 2013 Depart from your Gateway City on our deluxe motorcoach transportation. Enjoy a day at Busch Gardens, named for over twenty consecutive years, as the Most Beautiful Amusement Park. Enjoy dinner before you depart the park to check in to our suburban hotel, featuring interior corridors for student safety. (L, D)

Day Two, Saturday, July 13, 2013 After a deluxe continental breakfast at the hotel, depart for a Guided Tour of Colonial Williamsburg, the Colonial Capi-tol of Virginia. Spend the afternoon at Jamestown Settlement and Jamestown National Historic Site, the First Capitol of Virginia. Enjoy lunch at the Settlement Café. Dinner this evening is an all-you-can-eat buffet! (B, L, D)

Day three, Sunday, July 14, 2013 After a deluxe continental breakfast at the hotel depart for Richmond, VA the current Capitol of Virginia. Meet a Guide and see St. John’s Church, the VA Capitol Building and Monument Ave on your driving tour. Enjoy lunch before you

depart for Charlottesville and see Monticello, the Home of Thomas Jefferson. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant and check into the hotel. (B, L, D)

Day Four, Monday, July 15, 2013 Check-out from the hotel this morning and head for Luray Cav-

erns, Luray, VA. Depart with lunch in tow and head toward Glen Jean, WV to register for the Boy Scout Jamboree (arranged by troop leader). Motorcoach transportation home is included at conclusion of the Jamboree. (B, L)


SCOUT OUT! PENNSYLVANIA & WEST VIRGINIA

Day One, Saturday, July 13, 2013 Depart from your Gateway City on our deluxe motorcoach transportation. En-joy the Nationality Room at the University of Pittsburgh. Enjoy lunch today. Founded by Philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, visit the Carnegie Museum of Art and the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. Enjoy a visit of Heinz Field. Visit the museum and enjoy a cable car ride while at the Duquesne Incline. Enjoy a welcome dinner at a local restaurant before checking in to our hotel, featuring interior corridors for student safety. (L, D) Day Two, Sunday, July 14, 2013 After a deluxe breakfast buffet at the hotel, depart for a visit of Altoona Rail-road Museum and Horseshoe Curve. Visit the Johnstown Flood Museum that commemorates the flood of 1889. Enjoy lunch today. Stop at the Windber Coal Heritage Center. Spend some reflective time at the Flight 93 Memorial in Shanksville, PA where the 40 passengers and crew lost their lives as they thwarted the actions of the hijackers attempting to damage the U.S. Capitol. Enjoy a family dinner tonight before checking into our local hotel. (B, L, D) Day Three, Monday, July 15, 2013 Check-out from the hotel this morning and stop at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory. Enjoy a narrated bus trip through the Satellite Field, Hands on Universe, Radio Astronomer for a Day, and StarLab. Depart with lunch in tow and head toward Glen Jean, WV to register for the Boy Scout Jamboree (arranged by troop leader). Motorcoach trans-portation home is included at conclusion of the Jamboree. (B, L) deluxe motorcoach transportation 2 nights’ hotel accommodations 2 deluxe buffet breakfasts 3 lunches 2 dinners Admissions as stated in itinerary Taxes and gratuities

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