NRPA 2008 Congress Leisure Tours

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    African American Heritage Tour
  • Wednesday, October 15
  • 1 – 5 p.m.
  • Per Person Cost: $45.00
  • Tour Includes: Motor coach transportation, local tour guide plus admission and tour of Baltimore Civil War Museum and Great Blacks in Wax Museum.

    • We’ll depart the Baltimore Convention Center by motor coach with our guide who will give commentary on the people and places that have shaped African American culture, along with an overview of Baltimore. We’ll pass Johns Hopkins Hospital, the Eubie Blake Museum, Billie Holiday Park, the Afro American Newspaper and other points of interest. You’ll tour the Baltimore Civil War Museum as well as Great Blacks in Wax Museum.

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    “Welcome to Baltimore Hon”! Tour
  • Monday, October 13, 1 - 4 p.m.
    Thursday, October 16, 9 a.m. – Noon
    Friday, October 17, 9 a.m. - Noon
  • Per Person Cost: $42.00
  • Tour Includes: Motor coach transportation and local tour guide

    • Painted screens, marble steps, the Star Spangled Banner…Welcome to Baltimore! This tour is the inside scoop on what makes “Bawlmer” tick. From Camden Yards to City Hall, the Flag House to Fort McHenry, and “Hairspray” to “Homicide”…Baltimore celebrated its history, heroes and hot spots. Experience the ethnic, the eccentric, and the everyday in this informative and entertaining trip through our city!


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    Historic Gardens, Parks, and Pagoda Tea
  • Tuesday, October 14
  • 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Per Person Cost: $50.00
  • Tour Includes: Motor coach, (lunch on your own)

    • This tour will highlight the captivating gardens of Baltimore and includes visits to the Rawlings Conservatory, Cylburn Arboretum, and Sherwood Gardens. Also visit some of Baltimore’s Olmsted parks and sites including War Memorial Plaza, City Hill, Federal Hill, and a special stop at Patterson Park with tea on top of the Pagoda.


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    The INN-credible Charm of the Eastern Shore
  • Saturday, October 18 – Sunday, October 19
  • 9 a.m. (10/18) – 4 p.m. (10/19, can drop off at airport)
  • Per Person Cost: $426.00 pp Single,
                              $287.00 pp Double
  • Tour Includes: Motor coach, hotel, breakfast, tour of Oxford, ferry ride, complimentary drop off at airport.

    • Experience the beauty of the Eastern Shore with an overnight excursion to historic St. Michaels and downtown Easton. Day one the group travels to St. Michaels where half of the group will be dropped to shop and eat lunch on your own and the other half will travel to Tilghman Island for a two-hour boat trip to tour three light houses, then the groups will switch. Late afternoon, everyone travels to Easton’s quaint restored historic Tidewater Inn Hotel. Once checked in, participants can walk around the local area in Easton. Those who choose can return to St. Michael’s for day two of the tour includes continental breakfast at the hotel, a narrated tour of Oxford and visit to the Oxford Museum, and a quick ride on the Oxford/Bellevue Ferry to Bellevue for ice cream at the Scottish Highland Creamery.

    Gettysburg and Union Mills
  • Friday, October 17
  • 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Per Person Cost: $60.00
  • Tour Includes: Motor coach, battlefield tour

    • Take an 8-hour trip by Motor coach which includes a stop on the Underground Railroad and enjoy lunch on your own at the lovely Dobbin House and some time to shop. Next, participants will tour the Gettysburg Visitor’s Center and battlefield with a licensed guide who will bring to life the Battle of Gettysburg. Stop at the Union Mills Grist Mill, a restored 18th Century mill, on the return trip, and learn how the Gettysburg Battle affected this town.

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    Crabs, Ducks & Dolphins
  • Wednesday, October 15
  • 1 – 6 p.m.
  • Per Person Cost: $54.00
  • Tour Includes: Admission to Aquarium, ticket for Duck (water/land) vehicle

    • Ride the Duck for a unique tour of Baltimore from the land and the Harbor! This trip will end at the nationally renowned Baltimore Aquarium where you will watch the dolphins perform, enjoy the tropical rainforest on the rooftop, as well as the amazing aquatic displays. This tour will NOT include a bus, as participants will be at the Aquarium at the Visitor’s Center.

    Charm City Tour of Historic Fells Point
  • Tuesday, October 14
  • 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Per Person Cost: $65.00
  • Tour Includes: Motor coach Eyre, Tour Guide, and authentic lunch

    • Baltimore is defined by much more than the Inner Harbor. Several unique neighborhoods surround the Downtown area, and each neighborhood truly is a must see for visitors. Fells Point is located east of the Inner Harbor, is a cool and funky district loaded with bars, restaurants, and interesting shops. Cobblestone streets and bright store fronts add to the charm of this popular destination for tourists and locals alike. Quench your staggering appetite with an authentic lunch at Della Notta in Little Italy, Baltimore (included).

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    Baltimore Skyline by Kayak
  • Tuesday, October 14
  • 9 a.m. – Noon and 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Per Person Cost: $60.00
  • Tour Includes: Kayak, brief kayak safety training, tour highlights. Pace can be on your own within time frame.

    • Any visitor to Baltimore should experience the city from the water, which affords a great view of the Baltimore skyline and provides a broader sense of the city. Explore the depths of the Inner Harbor and glide by the Harbor Place, USS Torsk submarine, USCG Taney Ship and Living Classrooms Maritime Center. Fort McHenry and the ships in the Baltimore Harbor will also be seen. This tour will NOT include a bus and will leave from the Inner Harbor Visitor’s Center.

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    All Hands on Deck…Exploring Historic Annapolis
  • Monday, October 13
  • 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Per Person Cost: $70.00
  • Tour Includes: Motor coach, guided tour, lunch on your own, self guided tour information in the heart of Annapolis.

    • Anytime is a beautiful time in historic downtown Annapolis to enjoy a special walking tour of Historic Annapolis. Walking gives residents and visitors alike the opportunity to walk the same streets as George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. The tour winds its way from City Dock to the State House, St. John’s College, William Paca House and Garden, and Shiplap House. It’s a great way to get a feel for what life was like when our nation was born. Time will be allotted to browse the city on your own and catch a crab cake for lunch.

    Mills and Malls Shopping Tour
  • Thursday, October 16
  • 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Per Person Cost: $37.00
  • Tour Includes: Motor coach, self guided tours provided of each location

    • Experience the best of Maryland’s unique shopping from antiques to outlets. Begin in quaint Ellicott City and meander through eclectic antique shops and one-of-a-kind boutiques. Then, on to historic Savage Mill, with collector-quality antiques, craft galleries, specialty shops and artists studios. Enjoy lunch on your own before your next stop at Arundel Mills Mall, a value-shopping mecca with 17 anchors and over 225 specialty stores. Wear your comfy shoes and get ready for a great shopping workout!

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    D.C. in a Day
  • Thursday, October 16
  • 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Per Person Cost: $55.00
  • Tour Includes: Motor coach, Professional Tour Guide, Map from Map Easy, Inc.

    • Spend your morning enjoying a driving tour of our Nation’s Capital and the White House with our professional tour guide. Enjoy time to tour the Memorials for Lincoln, Jefferson, FDR, Iwo Jima, WWII, and the Kennedy Center. After a late lunch break at Union Station, the afternoon is yours to explore the many museums and galleries that make D.C. a must-see destination.

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    Insider’s Guide to Washington
  • Friday, October 17
  • 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Per Person Cost: $49.00
  • Tour Includes: Motor coach, map from Map Easy, Inc.

    • Experience the finest Washington has to offer. Take a step inside the U.S. Capital, experience the grandeur of the Library of Congress, share the history of the Supreme Court and have a photo-op at the White House. Take in the National Archives; see the famous Embassy Row and the National Cathedral and top your tour off with visits to the Memorials. Make the most of your visit with this customized self guided tour designed to showcase the best of our Nation’s Capital.

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    Baltimore Sports Tour
  • Monday, October 13
  • 9 a.m. – Noon
  • Per Person Cost: $30.00
  • Tour Includes: Guided tour of M & T Bank Ravens Stadium and Camden Yard Orioles Stadium, and admission into the Sports Legend Museum

    • This tour begins with a short walk from the Convention Center into the hallowed halls of Baltimore’s best in sports. The walking tour begins in front of Camden Yards which takes you through the history of this unique structure which defines the city. The next stop on this tour is M & T Stadium where the Ravens play, which will allow you to see the unique features of this structure. Your personal guided tours ends at the Sports Legend Museum at Camden Yards where you can tour at your leisure and return to the Convention Center.

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