Historic Blennerhassett and Fenton Glass - Parkersburg, WV
Jul 13, 2010 - Jul 15, 2010; 3 days
Details:Tuesday-Thursday, July 13-15, 2010
Day 1 We will start our tour with our usual rest and meal stops (on own) to Parkersburg, West Virginia. We will stay 2 nights at the beautiful and historic Blennerhassett Hotel. Dinner is included each evening. Blennerhassett Island is nearly 4 miles long, comprises over 500 acres of natural beauty, wildlife, ancient and historic sites located along the Ohio River. Harman Blennerhassett settled here in 1798 and built this magnificent mansion and estate. We will visit Holl’s Swiss Chocolates before checking into hotel.
Day 2 Enjoy a hot buffet breakfast included at hotel. After breakfast, we will visit Lee Middleton Original Doll Company and gift shop. We will visit the Blennerhassett Historical Museum, see a video and go on the self-guided tour. After lunch on own, we will depart for Blennerhasset Island on Ruble’s Sternwheeler. During your time spent on the island, you may wish to take a narrated wagon ride. This afternoon enjoy a tour of The Blennerhassett Historical Mansion and free time on your own. Later, we will return to the hotel by the sternwheeler. This evening, enjoy dinner included at the hotel. A visit to Parkersburg would not be complete without a stop at Smoot’s Theatre. Enjoy seeing this unforgettable restored 1926 vaudeville theatre with the Grand Lady of downtown Parkersburg. Here we will enjoy dessert before returning to hotel.
Day 3 Buffet breakfast included. After breakfast, enjoy a tour of Fenton Art Glass and gift shop. We will depart for home with memorable moments spent in Parkersburg.
Includes: Transportation, 2 nights lodging and baggage handling, 2 hot breakfast buffet, 2 dinners, tour of Blennerhassett Museum, Ruble’s Sternwheeler, Mansion & Island tour, wagon ride, Holl’s Swiss Chocolates, Lee Middleton Doll gift shop, Smoot Theatre & dessert, Fenton Art Glass tour & gift shop, taxes and gratuities on included meals.
Deposit: $125.00 per person within 1 week of reservation.
Balance due by June 11, 2010.
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