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Summer Mystery Bus trip - Date: Saturday,
June 26, 2010 The Singles Travel Club (couples welcome too!), is sponsoring a Summer Mystery Bus Trip on Saturday, June 26, 2010. The group will travel to an area that they have never traveled to before. Lunch will be somewhere the group has never dined at. This will be a fun filled day of suspense and mystery. Passengers can board the bus at the Bonsack Walmart, Route 460, Roanoke, VA. The price of $69 per person includes: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, admission to all attractions, an all inclusive lunch, an area guide and a tour host. For further information, call (540) 366-2888. |
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Blue Suede Shoes: Part Two - Date: Sat,
Jul 3, 2010|
The Botetourt County Parks, Recreation and Tourism is
sponsoring a bus trip to the
Blue Ridge Dinner Theatre, Ferrum, VA,
on Saturday, July 3, 2010, to see: "Part Two:
Blue Suede Shoes." This musical revue of
the 50's features ducktails, poodle skirts and peg
pants. Set two years later than Blue Suede Shoes, this
new show will let you see what Patty, Deborah, Marilyn
and all the rest have been doing. Don't miss these 50's
and 60's melodies and dances. Prior to the show,
the group will enjoy a dinner buffet. The price of
$59 per person includes: Roundtrip motorcoach
transportation, a buffet dinner, ticket to "Part Two:
Blue Suede Shoes" and a tour host. Passengers can
board the bus at the Bonsack Walmart, Route 460,
Roanoke; and at the Hunting Hills Lowes, Route 220,
Roanoke. For further information, call (540) 473-8326 or
(540) 366-2888.
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Bus Trip to
Cass Railroad
- Date: Mon,
Jul 5, 2010
The Botetourt County Parks, Recreation and Tourism is sponsoring
a bus trip to the Cass Railroad, Cass, WV,
on Monday, July 5, 2010. The excursion which
offers
scenic mountain vistas and two switchbacks, includes an 8
mile, 2 hour round-trip to Whitaker Station. Once a
lumbering community, Cass retains the history of its greatness at
the beginning of the
20th century. The Cass Country Store is in the
West Virginia Pulp and Paper General Store, purported to have
been the largest company store in the world. The Historic
Museum houses a collection of photographs and relics pertaining to
the logging industry, including one of the largest handsaws in the
world. The Cass Showcase is a historic diorama depicting the Cass
Railroad in its lumbering days and includes a reproduction of the
town during the lumber boom at the beginning of the 19th century.
The train departs from the downtown depot with the old Shay and Heisler locomotives that once hauled logging trains up the steep slopes of Cheat Mountain. The price of $69 per person includes: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, ticket to ride Cass Railroad, admission to exhibits and a tour host. Passengers can board the bus at the Bonsack Walmart, Route 460, Roanoke; at Fincastle Baptist Church and other locations along the way. For further information, call (540) 473-8326 or (540) 366-2888. |
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Primitive Quartet at
Song of the Mountains
- Date: Sat,
Jul 10, 2010
The Singles Travel Club (couples welcome too!), is sponsoring a
bus trip to the
Lincoln Theatre, Marion, VA, for the recording of the award
winning PBS Television Series,
Song of the Mountains,
on Saturday, July 10, 2010. The featured group will be: The
Primitive Quartet, Anderson & Strickland, Vinny Ringrose & Lonesome,
Will Mjullis & The Virginia Playboys. The Lincoln Theatre, of
the Art deco age, is included in the
National Register of
Historic Places.
Song of the Mountains
showcases the best talents in Bluegrass and old-time music, from the
heart of the region where it all began. The price of $59 per
person includes: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, ticket to Song
of the Mountains and a tour host. Passengers can board the bus
at the Bonsack Walmart, Route 460, Roanoke; at the Food Lion,
Wildwood Road, Salem; and at stops in Christiansburg and
Dublin.
For further information, call (540) 366-2888. |
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"First Baptist of Ivy Gap" - Blue Ridge Dinner
Theatre Date: Sat,
Jul 17, 2010
The Botetourt County Parks, Recreation and Tourism, is sponsoring
a bus trip to see the play "First Baptist of Ivy Gap" at the Blue
Ridge Dinner Theatre, Ferrum, VA,
on Saturday, July 17, 2010. In the play, First Baptist
of Ivy Gap, six women come together in their small town Tennessee
church to share lives, loves and laughter in WWII. Twenty five years
later they reunite to share secrets that will keep you in stitches
from beginning to end. Prior to the play, the group will enjoy
a buffet dinner.
The price of $59 per person includes: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, buffet dinner, ticket to "First Baptist of Ivy Gap" and a tour host. Passengers can board the bus at the Bonsack Walmart, Route 460, Roanoke; and at Hunting Hills Lowes, Route 220, Roanoke. For further information, call (540) 473-8326 or (540) 366-2888. |
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Bus Trip to
Monticello and Mitchie Tavern Date: Sat,
Jul 24, 2010
The Botetourt County Parks, Recreation and Tourism is sponsoring a bus trip to Monticello and Mitchie Tavern, Charlottesville, VA, on Saturday, July 24, 2010. The group will visit Monticello, home of Thomas Jefferson, third President of U.S., author of the Declaration of Independence and Statue for Religious Freedom. He also founded University of Virginia. Monticello sets on a mountain and overlooks Charlottesville. The tour will include Jefferson's private suite of rooms, his gardens, orchards and vineyards. The home is an architectural masterpiece. The group will have lunch at Mitchie Tavern, one of the oldest homesteads in Virginia. Your delicious meal will be served by servers in period attire. After lunch, a tour of the original Tavern features living history where guests participate in 18th century activities including a lively Virginia dance. We then tour the outbuildings, the Virginia Wine Museum and the Meadow Run Grist Mill. The price of $79 per person includes: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, admission ticket to Monticello, lunch at Mitchie Tavern, admission ticket to tour of Mitchie Tavern and a tour host. Passengers can board the bus at the Bonsack Walmart, Route 460, Roanoke, and at other locations along the way. For further information, call (540) 473-8326 or (540) 366-2888. |
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Catawba Queen Riverboat & NC Trains - Date: Sat,
Jul 31, 2010
The Botetourt County Parks, Recreation and Tourism is sponsoring
a bus trip to ride the
Catawba Queen
Riverboat, Mooresville, NC, and to the
North Carolina Museum of Transportation, Spencer, NC,
on Saturday, July 31, 2010.
The group will have a luncheon cruise aboard Lake Norman's Catawba Queen Riverboat, Mooresville, NC. The Catawba Queen will transport you back in time to those nostalgic days when paddlewheelers cruised America's rivers. The sightseeing cruise takes you by many of the homes of Nascar legends. The group will then visit the North Carolina Transportation Museum which is located on the former site of Southern Railway's steam locomotive repair facility in Spencer. The museum features the people and machines that moved North Carolina. There is Barber Junction, built in 1898. The 37-stall Robert Julian Roundhouse, was built in 1924 and is one of the few roundhouses remaining in the country. Explore exhibits of antique locomotives, automobiles, planes and more. People can also ride the historic passenger train that circles the 57 acre complex. The ride is in air-conditioned, former Norfolk Western Railway passenger cars. The price of $69 per person includes: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, Hardee's biscuit and juice upon departure, sightseeing cruise, an all inclusive lunch on Lake Norman's Catawba Queen, visit to North Carolina Museum of Transportation, Spencer, NC, and a tour host. Passengers can board the bus at the Bonsack Walmart, Route 460, Roanoke; at the Food Lion, Exit 137, Salem; at Hardee's, Exit 118, Christiansburg, and at McDonald's, Exit 98, Dublin, VA. For further information, call (540) 473-8326 or (540) 366-2888. |
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Grandfather Mountain & Blue Ridge Parkway - Date: Fri, Aug 6, 2010 The Botetourt County Parks, Recreation and Tourism is sponsoring a bus trip to Grandfather Mountain, NC, on Friday, August 6, 2010. In celebration of the Blue Ridge Parkway's 75th anniversary, the group will ride on the Glen Cove Viaduct section of the parkway on their way to Grandfather Mountain. Grandfather Mountain, at 5,964 feet, is the highest mountain in the Blue Ridge range and is the top scenic attraction in the Carolina's. The group will enjoy the spectacular scenery, animal habitats, exhibits and the breathtaking view from the Mile High Swinging Bridge. The price of $79 per person includes: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, admission to Grandfather Mountain, a light lunch at Grandfather Mountain and a tour host. Passengers can board the bus at Bonsack Walmart, Route 460, Roanoke; Food Lion, Wildwood Road, Salem. There will be stops in Christiansburg, Dublin and Fort Chiswell. For further information, call (540) 473-8326 or (540) 366-2888. |
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Virginia Creeper Trail Trip & Bicycle Ride - Date: Sat, Aug 7, 2010
The Botetourt County Parks, Recreation & Tourism is sponsoring a
trip to the Virginia Creeper Trail, Damascus, VA,
on Saturday, August 7, 2010. The group will travel by
van and shuttle to White Top Mountain. They will then board their
rental bikes and begin 17 mile journey, downhill, into Damascus, VA.
The former railroad bed journeys along streams, through forests and
crosses several tressles on it's
scenic route. The price of $39 per person includes:
Roundtrip van transportation, bicycle rental fees, helmet, water
bottle and a tour host. Passengers will depart from the
Bonsack Walmart, Route 460, Roanoke, VA. |
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Motown Love Machine @ Barn Dinner Theatre - Date: Sat, Aug 14, 2010 The Botetourt County Parks, Recreation and Tourism is sponsoring a bus trip to the Barn Dinner Theatre, Greensboro, NC, on Saturday, August 14, 2010, to see Motown Love Machine. Take a trip down memory lane in this high energy revue of classic Motown! Join us as we pay tribute to Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and The Supremes, Gladys Knight and The Pips, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson and more. Prior to the show, the group will enjoy a delicious buffet dinner of assorted salads, baked halibut, roast beef, honey glazed ham, a variety of hot dishes and desserts. On the way down to Greensboro, the group will stop for a tour and refreshments at the Old Mill of Guilford, Oak Ridge, NC. The price of $79 per person includes: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, refreshments and tour at Old Mill of Guilford, an all inclusive dinner buffet, ticket to Motown Love Machine and a tour host. For further information, call (540) 473-8326 or (540) 366-2888. |
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The Carter Family Fold - Date: Sat, Aug 21, 2010 The Botetourt County Parks, Recreation and Tourism is sponsoring a bus trip to The Carter Family Fold, Hiltons, VA, on Saturday, August 21, 2010. The Carter Fold presents old time country and folk music. It also honors the memory of the first family of country music, the legendary Carter Family (A.P., Carter, Sara Carter and Maybelle Carter), whose first recordings (in 1927) are credited with giving birth to the commercial country music industry. The Carter Family Memorial Center was founded by Janette Carter, daughter of A.P. and Sara, who with Sara's cousin, Maybelle, comprised the original Carter Family. Prior to attending the Carter Fold, the group will also visit the Mountain Music Museum in Bristol. The Mountain Music Museum is dedicated to preserving the legacies of the many great men and women who helped create and promote the wonderful music that we all hold so dear. There are dozens of interesting displays featuring one-of-a-kind vintage photographs, musical instruments, LP recordings, authentic stage attire and much more. The group will also have dinner on their own at the Picadilly Cafeteria in Bristol before going to the evening event. The price of $69 per person includes: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, visit to the Mountain Music Museum, ticket to Carter Fold Music Show and a tour host. Passengers can board the bus at the Bonsack Walmart, Route 460, Roanoke; at Food Lion, Wildwood Road, Salem; at stops in Christiansburg, Dublin and Fort Chiswell. For further information, call (540) 473-8326 or (540) 366-2888. |
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Tangier Island & Virginia State Capitol - Date: Sat, Aug 28, 2010 - Sun, Aug 29, 2010
The Botetourt County
Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism is sponsoring a
bus trip to the Virginia State Capitol and Tangier Island
on Saturday/Sunday,
August 28-29. 2010. DAY 1: The group will travel
to the state capitol, Richmond, VA, and have a guided tour of the
renovated state capitol building. The group will visit
Monument Avenue and visit Virginia's five-star historic
Jefferson Hotel.
During the evening, the people can relax in their room or enjoy
shopping at Short
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Labor Day Weekend
in
New York City - Date: Sat,
Sep 4, 2010 - Mon,
Sep 6, 2010
The Botetourt County Parks, Recreation and Tourism is
sponsoring a bus trip to
New York
City, Saturday - Monday, Labor Day Weekend,
September 4-6, 2010. DAY 1: The group will
visit the original Macy's flagship store. They will
spend the evening in
Times Square. DAY 2: This morning, the
group will visit the observatory of the Empire State
Building for a manificent viewpoint. The group will
visit
Grand Central Terminal,
Ground Zero, China Town and
South Street Seaport. Enjoy the grammy award
winning
Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir at the Brooklyn
Tabernacle. See the Battery,
Central Park and many NYC landmarks. DAY 3:
Before heading home, the group will visit the
Statue of
Liberty and
Ellis
Island by ferry. The price per person of:
$389 double; $379 triple; $369 quad and $489 single
includes: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, Hardee's
biscuit and juice upon departure, 2 night's lodging (in
New Jersey), 2 breakfasts at hotel, tour of New York
City, admission ticket to the Empire State Building
Observatory, ticket for
ferry to
Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island and a tour
host. Passengers can board the bus in Christiansburg,
Salem, Roanoke and Lexington. For further
information, call
(540) 473-8326 or
(540) 366-2888.
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Shake, Rattle & Roll - Bus Trip to
Barter Theatre - Date: Sat,
Sep 11, 2010
The Botetourt County Parks, Recreation and Tourism is sponsoring
a bus trip to the matinee of "Shake, Rattle and Roll - A Rockin'
Tribute to the King!"
on Saturday, September 11, 2010. Rockin' audiences all
over the world with the unbelievable 1950's & 1960's era Elvis
Tribute Show, Scot Bruce - loved by Barter audiences from his
Elvis in Idols
of the King - demonstrates his uncanny resemblance to the young
"King" and his ability to sing, strum a guitar and swivel his hips
make him as thrilling as the original. "The closest they can get to
Elvis in the flesh is Scot Bruce!" -
CNN The
price of $79 per person includes: Roundtrip motorcoach
transportation, an all inclusive lunch at Harbor House Seafood,
ticket to matinee of "Shake, Rattle & Roll" and a tour host.
Passengers can board the bus at the Bonsack Walmart, Route 460,
Roanoke; Food Lion, Wildwood Road, Salem; and other locations along
the way. For further information, call (540) 473-8326 or (540)
366-2888.
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Baltimore Orioles vs.
New
York Yankees - Date: Sat,
Sep 18, 2010
The Botetourt County Parks, Recreation and Tourism is sponsoring
a bus trip to Baltimore, MD,
on Saturday-Sunday, September 18-19, 2010, to see the
Baltimore Orioles vs. the
New York Yankees.
DAY 1: The group will attend the evening ballgame at
Camden Yards. The game will be the Baltimore Orioles against
the New York Yankees. DAY 2: The group will visit the
Inner Harbor and spend time on their own as they desire. They
can see attractions such as The Baltimore Aquarium, the
Hard Rock Cafe, ride the
Water Taxis,
or do many of the other attractions in the area. The price per
person of: $239 Double; $229 Triple; $219 Quad; and $299 Single
includes: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, upper reserved ticket
to ballgame, 1 nights lodging, breakfast at hotel, visit to
Baltimore's Inner Harbor and a tour host. Passengers
can board the bus at the Bonsack Walmart, Route 460, Roanoke, and
other locations along the way. For further information, call
(540) 473-8326.
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Train Ride to Washington, D.C. - Date: Sat,
Sep 25, 2010
The Botetourt County Parks, Recreation and Tourism is sponsoring
a train ride/bus trip to Washington, D.C.,
on Saturday, September 25, 2010. The group will travel
from Roanoke
to Lynchburg by motorcoach. In Lynchburg, they will board the
Amtrak train for the scenic train ride. The train will go
through
Charlottesville, Culpepper, Manassas,
Alexandria, several small towns, communities and farms on
it's journey. The train will cross the
Potomac River
and go by several landmarks on it's way into our nations capitol.
The group will arrive at
Union Station. They can have lunch in the food court and
shop. Next door to the
train station
is the National Museum of the Postal Service. The group will have
2.5 hours to enjoy D.C. before they board the train back to
Lynchburg. The price of $110 per person includes: Roundtrip
motorcoach transportation from Roanoke to Lynchburg, roundtrip
Amtrak train ticket
from Lynchburg
to Washington, D.C., return train/bus service and a tour host.
Passengers can board the bus at the Bonsack Walmart, Route 460, Roanoke; and at the Westgate Shopping Center, Bedford, VA. For further information, call (540) 473-8326 or (540) 366-2888. |