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2009 One-Day Tours

20th Annual Nashville Lawn & Garden Show, March 7, $60
The Mid-South’s Premier Garden Event -  the largest garden show in Tennessee featuring 20 live gardens, a one-acre garden exhibition, lectures, a floral design gallery, demonstrations, 250 exhibit booths.

Fox Theatre - Matinee “Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy", March 26, $75
Direct from Broadway a cast of 25 soaring aerialists, spine-bending contortionists, acrobats, jugglers, and musicians-150 spectacular costumes set in a fantastical jungle ignited by striking visual effects-breathtaking aerial ballet of butterflies-balancing giraffes-gigantic flowers and trees, this world-class explosion of athleticism, theater, and Imagination will exhilarate us all.

Grand Rivers - Matinee “Hee Haw Show”, March 28, $60
Enjoy a tribute to Hee Haw featuring a mixture of music and comedy skits that were a staple to this hit television show for over 20 years.

American Passion Play, April 4, $75
86th consecutive performance in Bloomington - return time around 11:00 p.m. - one of America’s most outstanding indoor passion plays with over 50 scene changes to include the miracle at Cana, raising of Lazarus, Christ walking on water, triumphal entry into Jerusalem, the Last Supper, the Garden of Gethsemane, the Crucifixion, the Resurrection, the Ascension, and so much more - this is the oldest continuously performed passion play in the U.S.

Louisville, KY Flea Market, April 4, $50
One of our nation’s finest indoor flea markets rated in the “Top Ten” by McCall’s magazine-1000 booths.

Charleston Dogwood/ Azalea Festival, April 18, $50
Enjoy the 41st Annual Dogwood/Azalea Festival with a step-on guide - Festival Parade - admission to Historical Home Tour and Quilt Show - Arts and Crafts Show.

Nashville, TN Flea Market, April  25, $50
Over 200,000 square feet of merchandise on display specializing in antiques, arts and crafts, and collectibles.

Kentucky Opry Presents “Ray Stevens," May 1, $80
See America’s man of comedy - “It’s Me Again, Margaret”: - “Gitarzan” - “The Streak” - “Everything Is Beautiful” - many more.

Springtime in St. Louis, May 2, $55
Enjoy the beautiful spring flowers at the Missouri Botanical Gardens  - lunch on your own at Union Station - City Tour with local guide with a stop on the Hill at an Italian Bakery - return home early evening.

St. Louis Zoo/ Grant’s Farm, May 16, $45
Bring the kids and grandkids for a full day of family fun.

Grand Rivers - Matinee “Big Band Show,"  May 23, $87
Celebrate the nostalgia sound of the Big Band - this high energy show features the songs made famous by such artists as Glenn Miller and Frank Sinatra - includes a fabulous luncheon meal at Patti’s 1880’s Restaurant.

Gaither Concert, May 28, $86
Most expensive seating - in concert are the Gaither Vocal Band, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, Gordon Mote, Janet Paschal, Lynda Randle, Kevin Williams - late night return.

Amish Tour Montgomery, IN, June 6, $85
Gasthof luncheon buffet meal Amish style, tour of Heuboden Craft & Gift Shop, locally guided Amish countryside tour to include special stops.

The Muny “Meet Me In St. Louis," July 11, $89
Enjoy this great musical at America’s oldest and largest outdoor theater - back stage tour - buffet meal on the rehearsal stage prior to show.

Grand Rivers “Fabulous 50’s Show," Aug. 20, $60
Take a stroll through the decade that brought us Doo-Wop, Elvis, Car Hops and the Twist - grease your hair back or throw on a poodle skirt and rollerskate on down to the theater for a fabulous show - plus a stop at Kentucky Oaks Mall.


Astros vs. Cards
, Aug. 26, $55
Infield terrace reserved seating - evening game.


Fox Theatre - Matinee “Mary Poppins,
" Aug. 27, $97
The original Broadway stars Ashley Brown and Gavin Lee are starting their national tour in St. Louis - this Tony Award winning musical includes such heart-warming songs such as  “A Spoonful of Sugar”, “Chim Chim Cher-ee”, “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious”, etc.  -  see this roof-raising, toe-tapping, high-flying extravaganza, super hit, Broadway musical.  Deposit $50

Cubs vs. Cards, Sept. 18, $80
Infield terrace reserved seating - evening game.

Springfield Lincoln Tour, Sept. 26, $70
200th Anniversary of Lincoln’s Birth - a historic tour to include the Capitol, Lincoln’s Home, Lincoln’s Tomb, the new Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum – this presidential museum is one of the best in the nation.

Fox Theatre - Matinee “Phantom," Oct. 1, $97
Lavish sets, costumes, and special effects trace the tragic love story of a beautiful opera singer and a young composer, shamed by his physical appearance into a shadowy existence, beneath the majestic Paris Opera House-this award winning musical,  The Phantom of the Opera, has woven its magical spell over standing room audiences worldwide-the longest-running show in Broadway history-relive the magic.  Deposit $50

Grand Rivers - Matinee “Smoke on the Mountain,” Oct. 3, $60
The year is 1938-it’s Saturday night in Mount Pleasant, NC-the Reverend Oglethorpe has invited the Sanders Family Singers to provide an uplifting’ evening of singing’ and witnessing’-more than two dozen songs and hilarious stories that will have us clapping, singing, laughing, and cheering along-a New York hit.

Springfield Historic Homes Tour, Oct. 3, $70
Executive Mansion - the governor’s home - third oldest in the nation - see the formal parlors, a state dining room, ballroom, four bedrooms, and library - Frank Lloyd Wright’s Dana-Thomas House - see one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s finest Prairie-style homes complete with original furniture, art glass doors, windows, and light fixtures -  Vachel Lindsay Home - built in the 1840s and was the 1879 birthplace of Vachel Lindsay (Springfield poet/artist) and his only home until his death in 1931 - Edwards Place - once the home of Benjamin and Helen Edwards, Mary Todd Lincoln’s sister and brother-in-law, this beautifully preserved Italianate mansion was built in 1833.

84th Grand Ole Opry Birthday Celebration, Oct. 10, $92
Shop at Opry Mills - plus reserved seating at the Grand Ole Opry 84th Birthday Bash - see popular past and present Opry stars.

Memphis - Graceland Platinum Tour, Oct. 17, $80
Admissions to Graceland Mansion (audio-guided tour) - Elvis’ two airplanes - Sincerely Elvis Museum - The Elvis Presley Automobile Museum.

Historic  Belle Of  Louisville Octoberfest Cruise, Oct. 24, $90
Enjoy a fabulous fall foliage cruise aboard a National Historic Landmark -  Belle of Louisville - the oldest operating Mississippi Style Steamboat in the nation -  includes a luncheon buffet - early morning departure/early evening return.

Nashville, TN Flea Market, Oct. 24, $50
Over 200,000 square feet of merchandise on display specializing in antiques, arts and crafts, and collectibles - please book early for this popular tour - we normally have a waiting list.

All Aboard! French Lick/West Baden/ Southern Railroad, Oct. 31, $97
Enjoy a fall foliage tour to include a family style luncheon meal - tour of historic West Baden Resort (one time considered the 8th Wonder of the World - the atrium has a 100 foot high dome that is 200 feet in diameter) - plus a two hour train trip through the Hoosier National Forest including the 2,200 foot Burton Tunnel aboard the French Lick/West Baden/Southern.

St. Louis Christmas Shopping Chesterfield/Galleria Mall, Dec. 5, $45
A day of shopping first at the Chesterfield Mall then back on the motorcoach to rest enroute to the Galleria Mall.

Grand Ole Opry Christmas/ Opry Mills/Opryland Hotel, Dec. 5, $92
Stop at Opry Mills shopping complex/Opryland Hotel - plus reserved seating at the world famous Grand Ole Opry at the historic Ryman Auditorium downtown - a great one day tour.

Grand Rivers Christmas Matinee Spectacular, Dec. 12, $87
Features two full hours and decades of Christmas Classics old and new-this will become a must-see Christmas Holiday Tradition plus a fabulous luncheon meal at Patti’s 1880’s restaurant – see   the   elaborate  Christmas   decorations that include over  60  Christmas  trees  and one  million  lights  –  time  to  browse  the shops out back and enjoy the holiday sights.

Kentucky Opry New Year’s Eve Show, Dec. 31, $80
New Year’s Eve Show 8 pm - midnight featuring the Kentucky Opry Country Music Variety Show, Slick Tire & White Side Walls, Classic Country Show, plus Special guests, party favors, food, and lots of fun.

Gaither Homecoming Tours - Fox Theatre Tours - The Muny Tours - New Tours (watch for newspaper ads, our office sign, or call our office for these upcoming tours as they become available - these are very popular one day  tours that often sell out quickly)  

All of the one day tours include deluxe motorcoach transportation, tour escort, insurance, admissions, and meals when stated.

*Payments: $25 deposit - Balance due 4 weeks prior to departure on one day tours.  No refunds on one-day tours unless you or American Classic Tours can find a replacement traveler.

Tours include courteous ACT escort

and deluxe motorcoach transportation

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