Yellowstone & the Grand Canyon

Day 1

5:30 AM Depart on the Harrisburg Shuttle to Waynesboro
7:00 AM Depart Waynesboro-Upon arrival in Cleveland you will be able to grab a bite to eat 'on your own' at the Flat Iron Café. Next we’ll visit the house From A CHRISTMAS STORY, now restored to its movie splendor. Among the props and costumes are the toys from Higbee's window, Randy's snowsuit, the chalkboard from Miss Shields' classroom and the family car. Afterwards a stop at Sweeties Candy Store is sure to please, The Largest Candy Store in America For over 72 years. The absolute largest variety of candy available anywhere in the world! Check into the Drury Plaza in Cleveland for the night and enjoy a Kickback dinner.

Day 2

After Breakfast, check out and depart for Wisconsin. It’s a Travel to Wisconsin Dells, WI with rest stops and a lunch stop 'on your own'. We’ll check into the hotel upon arrival. Freshen up for the Dinner Show. The Legacy Dinner Theater stands out as a premier entertainment destination with a diverse array of shows catering to various tastes. the theater offers a revolving lineup that ensures there’s always something for everyone.

Day 3

Enjoy Breakfast at the hotel before we depart for our Dells Boat Tours at High Cliffs, the dramatic rock formations, and shore landings. This is a two hour tour with breath-taking scenery that can only be experienced by boat. Next we will visit The Bavarian Village with Lunch own your own. Who hasn't heard the legend of the Pied Piper of Hamelin who charmed the children, and led them away with his magical flute? Located in downtown Wisconsin Dells, the Bavarian Village brings life to this fairy tale every half hour through the unique clock tower that shows the story through delightful figurines. This area of the city looks like a colorful story book and the village contains souvenir shops, candy stands and cafes. Step into an enchanting new world! Depart for Worthington, MN for an overnight stay. Dinner on your own this evening at several great restaurants in the area.

Day 4

After Breakfast at Hotel Check out for travel to Mitchell, SD and visit The Corn Palace The World's Only Corn Palace is a premier tourist attraction. In 1892 the World's only Corn Palace was established on the city's Main Street to prove to the world that South Dakota had a healthy agricultural climate. Today we enjoy lunch Al's Oasis in Oacoma, SD before we depart for a visit to Wall Drug Store, it’s hard to believe this tourist attraction got its start with something so simple - Free Ice Water!! Enjoy the famous Wall Drug Store where you will have time for shopping galore! Check into your hotel in Rapid City SD for a 2 night stay. Freshen up for a local included dinner.

Day 5

Enjoy breakfast at Hotel before we depart for Mount Rushmore National Memorial. This is a massive sculpture carved into Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills region of South Dakota. Completed in 1941 under the direction of Gutzon Borglum and his son Lincoln, the sculpture's roughly 60-ft.-high granite faces depict U.S. presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. Lunch on your own While visiting Mount Rushmore today. Next we will visit Crazy Horse Memorial. This is a mountain monument under construction on privately held land in the Black Hills. It will depict the Oglala Lakota warrior Crazy Horse, riding a horse and pointing to his tribal land. Commissioned by Henry Standing Bear, a Lakota elder, to be sculpted by Korczak Ziolkowski. Today you will enjoy dinner at the Dakota Steakhouse. Enjoy the life-size metal buffalo sculpture that stands guard outside the front door. Its massive figure cleverly hides nine other bronze castings including Mt. Rushmore, four buffalo, a pronghorn antelope, and a mountain lion. There is also a life-size bald eagle flying next to the buffalo's shoulder. Crafted by local artist John Lopez, "Dakotah" symbolizes the true spirit of the West and is the ideal steward to welcome guests to Dakotah Steakhouse.

Day 6

After Breakfast at Hotel depart for Lead, SD where we will visit Black Hill's Mining Museum. located in the mile-high city of Lead, SD, they are dedicated to the preservation of the rich mining heritage of the Black Hills. Enjoy our numerous exhibits and activities, for more than a century, gold mining was the number one industry in Lead and in the northern Black Hills. Today that mining heritage is cleverly depicted as an educational and fun. Enjoy lunch on your own today at several great restaurants in the area Tonight it’s dinner at Big Lost Meadery Ranch & Roost. R&R features smash burgers, chicken sandwiches, hand cut fries and much more. Arrive in Gillette, WY and check into your hotel.

Day 7

Fuel up for a great day with breakfast at the hotel before departing for Sheridan, WY. Visit King Ropes Experience For a full appreciation for the American Cowboy and his craft. For the modern rancher, King’s is a treasure trove of new tack, apparel and world famous ropes. However, the King’s Experience also is a stop worthy of all visitors. With dozens of saddles, wagons, carriages and western curiosities covering every surface there is so much to see that you could spend days looking over the entire collection. Some of the most knowledgeable people about the collection would be the docents who watch over the space and they are more than happy to show you the best pieces in this amazing assortment of western heritage items. Tonight, enjoy Dinner & Entertainment at The Cody Cattle Company. A fantastic evening of delicious food followed by a great, family friendly music show in beautiful Cody WY. Afterwards you have Admission to the Cody Night Rodeo. Since the turn of the century, rodeos and parades have been part of Cody, Wyoming. 90 plus years, starting officially in 1919, the Cody Stampede Rodeo has been held every summer. 2025 marks the 106th anniversary of Cody Stampede and the 91st anniversary of the Cody Nite Rodeo performances. Check into your hotel for 3 nights here in Cody.

Day 8

Enjoy breakfast at Hotel. Today we tour with the Cody Trolley Tours CTT is not only great entertainment, it’s the best and fastest way to gain an overview of everything our town has to offer. We’ll visit Old Trail Town. Bob Edgar, a native of the Big Horn Basin, developed an interest in archaeology and history at a young age. He realized that the old historical buildings were rapidly disappearing from the landscape. In the spring of 1967 he gathered these buildings and relics to be displayed in Cody. This was the area Buffalo Bill and his associates had chosen for the first town site of 'Cody City' in 1895. Next up, The Buffalo Bill Dam. It was one of the first concrete arch dams built in the United States. At 325 feet high, it was also the highest dam in the world at the time. Lunch on your own at Cody Firearm Experience. Here you can shoot the guns that won the West. Tonight enjoy a Chuckwagon Dinner. An Unforgettable Dining Experience, a Dutch oven dinner at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West. Get steak, biscuits, beans, salad, and a one-of-a-kind Dutch oven cobbler dessert, just like they made ’em out on the range.

Day 9

After breakfast at Hotel we will depart for the highlight for this tour. Starting at North East Gate of Yellowstone, we will travel the Upper Loop from Chief Joseph Scenic Byway and visit Sunlight Bridge,
Lamar Valley, Tower Falls, Mammoth Hot Springs, Norris Geyser Basin, Grand Canyon of Yellowstone lower falls and upper falls. We will enjoy a Boxed Lunch during this excursion. Tonight enjoy an included dinner.

Day 10

Enjoy breakfast at Hotel, check out and say goodbye to Cody. Today we enjoy our second day of Yellowstone touring, this time from the East Gate. We’ll visit Yellowstone Lake, West Thumb, Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic, and Paint Pots. Lunch is included on this tour. Dinner included en route to Jackson Hole, where we will overnight.

Day 11

Enjoy breakfast at Hotel and depart for Salt Lake City, UT. Tour the Mormon Tabernacle and the Temple Square. Built over an entire city block from the same granite deposits that were used to build the Salt Lake Temple in the 1800s.The Conference Center is also a performance home of the world-famous Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square. Box Lunch included. Tonight, enjoy dinner at Black Sheep Cafe in Provo, A Contemporary Southwestern Native American cuisine. Check into your Moab, UT Hotel

Day 12

Breakfast included at your hotel. Today travel to Cameron, AZ and visit the Navajo and Cameron Trading Post. The post has existed more than a century and the people who work here have done so for generations. The founders understand the local dialects & customs of the Native American people in business and policy matters. Enjoy lunch options in Cameron on your own. Tonight’s dinner is at Bright Angel Lodge - Dine "In the Canyon" a once in a lifetime dining experience. Check into your Grand Canyon Lodge for 2 nights.

Day 13

Enjoy an included breakfast buffet at Plaza Bonita Restaurant. Today visit the Hualapai Indian Reservation Est.1883, the universe and the earth are connected in a circle, with no beginning or end, and the mighty Canyon and the Colorado River are living entities infused with conscious spirit. These Indigenous people invite you to walk their land and experience their universe. Next you must see and if you are brave enough walk the SkyWalk. The Grand Canyon Skywalk is a horseshoe-shaped cantilever bridge with a glass walkway at Eagle Point in Arizona near the Colorado River, on the edge of a side canyon in the Grand Canyon West area of the main canyon. Dine overlooking the SkyWalk at this sit-down restaurant offering American cuisine with vegetarian options, beer and wine is a perfect spot for lunch ‘on your own’. Tonight’s included Dinner is near the Grand Canyon at Big E Steakhouse and Saloon Western Style steakhouse.

Day 14

Breakfast is included at Plaza Bonita Restaurant. Check out and depart for the Grand Canyon Railway. The historic Grand Canyon Railway departs for you to experience the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon. Another way to experience the Grand Canyon with an entertaining train ride featuring western musicians and cowboy characters on vintage rail cars. Snacks are served along the way with lunch on your own during the intermission of the trip. After your 1/.2 day long experience we will travel to Albuquerque, NM Local dinner is included tonight. Check into your Albuquerque, NM hotel

Day 15

Enjoy Breakfast at Hotel. Check out and travel to Amarillo, TX with a visit to the Cadillac Ranch. This is a public art installation and sculpture created in 1974 by Chip Lord, Hudson Marquez, and Doug Michels, who were a part of the group Ant Farm. The installation consists of ten Cadillacs buried nose first in the ground. Next we visit the The Big Texan - A Steak House Like No Other. The Big Texan is more than a restaurant. Enjoy the shooting gallery, gift shop and attractions. Next is the Conoco Tower and U-Drop Inn Café, this historic Tower Station and U-Drop Inn Cafe was built in 1936 to serve travelers along Route 66. Used in countless movies including Disney Pixars "Cars" this icon is a bucket list item for millions. Travel to Oklahoma City, OK and check in for your overnight stay.

Day 16

Breakfast at Hotel. Oklahoma is a grouping of Indian Territories. First American's Experience in Oklahoma City In one place, visitors experience the collective histories of 39 distinctive First American Nations. First Americans shares the cultural diversity, history, and contributions of the First Americans. We will visit the The Chickasaw Cultural Center in Sulphur, Oklahoma. It offers a world of opportunities to learn and connect with First American history. Watch the story of the Chickasaw people unfold before your eyes through powerful performances, demonstrations, collections and exhibits at one of the largest and most comprehensive tribal cultural centers in the United States. Lunch on your own today. Next we travel to Fort Smith, AR and visit the US Marshals Museum the U.S. Marshall Museum tells the story of our nations' Marshals. Dinner tonight at Rolando's Nuevo Latino Restaurante in Fort Smith, known for its impressive inspired by Central and South American cuisine all mixed with Southern hospitality. Tonight we’ll check into our Little Rock, AR hotel.

Day 17

Breakfast at Hotel. Today we’ll arrive in Memphis, TN and enjoy a guided Tour of the city that will include; Humes High School were Elvis attended, Lauderdale Court, The Loraine Motel and more. Free Time On Beale Street in Memphis, one of the most iconic streets in America. It is three blocks of nightclubs, restaurants and shops in the heart of downtown Memphis, and a melting pot of delta blues, jazz, rock 'n' roll, R&B and gospel. This National Historic Landmark district shares its rich history of legendary live music. Enjoy Lunch on your own on Beale Street at famous restaurants like Blues City Cafe, BB Kings, and more. Next is Sun Studio Tour Experience the Birthplace of Rock N' Roll (1950) and home to the "Million Dollar Quartet"--Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins. Did you know that Sun Studios is still rockin' today? You never know who may walk in the door as you're walking out. Depart for Nashville, TN. Check into your hotel for a 2 night stay. Freshen up for dinner at the Santa Fe Cattle Company.

Day 18

Enjoy Breakfast at the hotel. 1st stop - RCA Studio B. Tour the historic Studio and be transported back to moments that made history. You’ll stand right where Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton, Waylon Jennings, and other greats recorded hits, and hear stories and songs born in this historically important studio. Explore all the options at the 5th & Broad Assembly Food Hall for Lunch on Your Own. Tour the Ryman Auditorium. Originally Union Gospel Tabernacle and renamed Grand Ole Opry House for a period, it is a historic 2,362-seat live performance venue. A Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Landmark, National Historic Landmark, and the former home of the Grand Ole Opry, it is one of the most influential and revered concert halls in the world. Tonight enjoy Dinner at Opry Backstage Grill before the big show. The Grand Ole Opry The Show that made country music Famous. The Grand Ole Opry is the stage that showcases country music's past, present, and future.

Day 19

Breakfast at Hotel. Take the Old Town Trolley Tour in Nashville this morning. With this trolley tour, you’ll be able to immerse yourself in the culture of the city and have a trip to remember! Depart towards home with a stop at World Famous Buc-ee's where you can enjoy a wide variety of lunch options. Travel to Knoxville where we will have an included Dinner at Calhoun's on the River. You’ll enjoy a wonderful meal on the Tennessee River. Specializing in barbecue ribs and chicken you won't leave hungry! Check in for our Overnight Lodging in Wytheville, VA.

Day 20

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and depart for home. 2:00 PM Approximate return to Waynesboro. 3:30 PM Approximate arrival Harrisburg

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner