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While attending FMCA’s 82nd International Convention, consider taking one or more of the optional sightseeing tours around northern Ohio designed specifically for FMCA members by Toledo Tours.
A variety of tours will be offered to appeal to many interests. Reservations are required for all tours and may be made prior to the convention. Download the Tour Registration Form. A Toledo Tour representative will be available at the tour desk located in the FMCA Information Center (Olscamp Hall lobby) on Sunday, July 19, 2009, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., as well as on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. to take reservations on a space-available basis. All tours are subject to change. PUT-IN-BAY ON SOUTH BASS ISLAND IN LAKE ERIE Take a ferry boat ride to Put-In-Bay and then board a tour train for a grand tour of the island. See the Perry Monument and hear the history of how Commodore Oliver Perry won the battle of 1812 to overcome the French. There are 37 steps to take before riding an elevator to the observation deck where you will have a magnificent view of all the islands and the mainland. Visit the many shops for memorabilia; visit Perry’s Cave; and have a glass of wine at the winery. Includes: Roundtrip motor coach transportation, roundtrip ferry boat ride to the island, tour train, lunch, all group sightseeing, tax, and gratuity. Price: $79 per person
Minimum: 25 people Tour #1
Monday, July 20, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
BOWLING GREEN … FROM TREASURES TO TURBINES Walk back in time and move ahead to the future as you get a unique and exclusive look at some of Bowling Green’s historic past and technologically advanced future. Included on this four-hour tour is a stop at the Wood County Historical Center and Museum, featuring exhibits related to Native American artifacts from the area, beauty, health, and much more. Snook’s Dream Cars Automobile Museum takes you back to the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s with some beautifully restored cars in period setting. The Bowling Green Wind Farm offers a unique and exclusive tour only offered to FMCA members with a tour inside the giant turbine of one of the modern day windmills. A delicious lunch will be served at one of Bowling Green’s great eateries, Ben’s Table. Includes: Roundtrip motor coach transportation, lunch, step-on guide, entry fees, and gratuities. Price: $35.00
Minimum: 25 people Tour #2
Monday, July 20, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
LIONS, TIGERS, AND POLAR BEARS, TOO! With more than 5,300 animals representing 760 species, The Toledo Zoo is one of the world’s most complete zoos it’s also the region’s top family destination! Let the Toledo Zoo take you from the Arctic tundra to the wilds of Africa; from the tropical rainforest to the Sonoran Desert; and all points between all in one great day. Enjoy lunch on your own in the former lion cages. Includes: Roundtrip motor coach transportation, entry fee, and gratuity. Price: $37 per person
Minimum: 25 people Tour #3
Monday, July 20, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
SLOTS, CARDS, AND DICE This tour begins with an hour ride to Detroit. Once there, take a walking tour on your own in Greek Town and enjoy the sights and smells. There will be plenty of time to try your luck at the tables and slots. You will receive $20 scrip money back when you sign up for this tour. Includes: Roundtrip transportation, and gratuity. Lunch on your own. Price: $36 per person
Minimum: 30 people Tour #4
Monday, July 20, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
PRESIDENT RUTHERFORD B. HAYES HOME TOUR A visit to the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center will delight everyone. This Victorian home and museum in the town of Fremont, Ohio, is filled with wonderful memorabilia. The 25-acre area is known as Spiegel Grove. We’ll have lunch in the Dillon House, served by ladies in period costumes. The tour is “Not for Ladies Only.” Great for the history buffs. Includes: Roundtrip transportation, tour, lunch, and gratuity. Price: $55 per person
Minimum: 25 people Tour #5
Tuesday, July 21, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
TOLEDO—THE GLASS CAPITAL OF THE WORLD Opened in 2006, the postmodern Glass Pavilion is the new home of the Toledo Museum of Art’s world-renowned glass collection, featuring more than 5,000 works of art from ancient to contemporary times. The Glass Pavilion itself is a work of art. All exterior and nearly all interior walls consist of large panels of curved glass, resulting in a transparent structure that blurs the boundaries between interior and exterior spaces. We’ll also visit the Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral and drive through the largest collection of Victorian homes in the United States. Lunch will be at the famous Tony Packo’s Restaurant. Includes: Roundtrip transportation, a tour of the new Glass Pavilion, Rosary Cathedral, a stop at the Libbey Glass Outlet Store, lunch, and gratuity. Price: $43 per person
Minimum: 25 people Tour #6
Tuesday, July 21, 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
THE DOOR MOUSE A Quilter’s Paradise awaits at The Door Mouse, one of America’s premier quilt shops. Browse through 15,000 bolts of cotton fabric and a full line of quilting supplies. All participants will receive a coupon for 10 percent off their purchase. Lunch is included on this tour. Includes: Roundtrip transportation, trip memento, and lunch. Price: $43 per person
Minimum: 25 people Tour #7
Wednesday, July 22, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
CRUISE ON THE RIVER Spend a leisurely afternoon aboard the Sandpiper boat as we cruise down the Maumee River past downtown Toledo, elegant estates and yacht clubs, and under the new Glass City Skyway Bridge. Enjoy a dessert as we see the sights. Include. Roundtrip transportation, boat ride, dessert, and gratuity. Price: $55 per person
Minimum: 30 people Tour #8
Thursday, July 23, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
A TRIP BACK IN TIME Step back in time to the 1870s and board the Volunteer, an authentic 1800s mule-drawn canal boat for a trip along a restored stretch of the original Miami & Erie Canal. The boat passes through one of the original canal locks in front of the historic Isaac Ludwig Mill, a restored and working canal-era saw mill and grist mill. We’ll visit the mill and gift shop and then cross the Maumee River to Grand Rapids a restored canal town. After lunch, you’ll find that shopping takes on a whole new meaning as you shop for antiques, gifts, and collectibles in buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Includes: Roundtrip transportation, boat ride, lunch, and gratuity. Price: $53 per person
Minimum: 25 people Tour #9
Thursday, July 23 , 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
PACKER CREEK POTTERY SHOW See pottery like you’ve never seen unless you’ve visited Majorca off the coast of Venice! World-renowned Jan Pugh and staff will show you how it’s made and decorated. We’ll visit their wonderful shop loaded with a delightful array of items to buy. A dessert is included on this tour. Includes: Roundtrip transportation, tour, dessert, and gratuity. Price: $39 per person
Minimum: 25 people Tour #10
Wednesday, July 22, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
