Christmas In the Appalachian Mountains

DAY 1

Make holiday memories with Wolf's on this trip to West Virginia for an Appalachian Mountain Christmas! Along the way, enjoy brief stops at Moorefield Winery and Seneca Rocks (as time permits), where you'll have time to explore at your own pace and expense. Following meal and rest stops at your expense, you'll arrive in Elkins, West Virginia, mid-afternoon and check in at the Tygart Hotel (304-924-4279) for a two-night stay. The hotel offers in-room tea and coffee, a mini fridge, microwave, hair dryer, an onsite restaurant and bar, and a convenient downtown location near shopping. After some time to freshen up, board the motorcoach and head out for a delightful dinner and high-energy entertainment featuring a mix of Bluegrass and Christmas classics performed by the award-winning group Crandall Creek. Afterwards, return to the hotel for the evening.

DAY 2

Enjoy a deluxe continental breakfast at the hotel before you depart with your local guide for a tour of the Green Bank Observatory. The first trailblazers of American radio astronomy called Green Bank home for more than 60 years. Nestled in the mountain ranges and farmland of West Virginia, within the National Quiet Zone, the legacy lives on as radio astronomers listen to the remote whispers of the universe in order to discover answers to our most astounding astronomical questions. Discover what radio waves are, how the Green Bank Telescope works, and what radio astronomers have learned about the universe. During your visit, you will have a driving tour, as well as a video and time to browse the gift shop. Next, travel to Cass, West Virginia, where you'll have time to explore before boarding the Christmas Greenbrier Express. Enjoy a festive 1½-hour round-trip steam powered locomotive through the scenic Greenbrier River Valley aboard a train decorated for the holidays. A boxed lunch will also be provided to enjoy during your train ride. Upon returning, board the motorcoach and head back to the hotel for a brief stop to freshen up before departing for your evening entertainment and dinner at the Railyard Event Center. Enjoy a presentation on the American hobo, exploring the history, lifestyle, and traditions of the men who traveled America's railways. Following dinner, settle in for an unforgettable evening of holiday entertainment with Home for the Holidays, featuring the Railside Revue Band. This spectacular Christmas production features favorite holiday classics, beloved Christmas characters, and a beautiful tribute to the true reason for the season. Stunning holiday costumes, powerful live vocals, and energetic dancers come together for a heartwarming performance sure to fill you with Christmas spirit. Afterwards, return to the hotel for the evening.

DAY 3

Wake to a deluxe continental breakfast included at the hotel before you pack up and depart for a fascinating glass blowing demonstration at Appalachian Glass. West Virginia has a rich tradition of glassmaking, with over 400 factories and manufacturers creating glass products since the late 1800's. Appalachian Glass has been led by three generations and over 75 years in the glass industry. There will be time to browse their gift shop as well. After your visit, you depart for your last stop of the trip at Lamberts Winery for lunch, a wine tasting and a tour. The winery is constructed from hand cut stones (some weighing 3,000 pounds) gathered from various parts of West Virginia. You will have time to browse the winery store to purchase some of your favorites to treat yourself or others for the holidays. You then depart for home with heartwarming memories of an Appalachian Mountain Christmas. A meal and rest stop at your expense will be made during your journey home.

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B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, BL=Boxed Lunch, D=Dinner