Happy Trail Tours
PO Box 432
Forbes, Minnesota 55738
(218) 744-4159
Toll Free at 1-800-635-7779
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Boarding in Eveleth, Virginia, Hibbing, Grand Rapids, Duluth, Superior, Brainerd, Little Falls, St Stephen, St Cloud

New York City

August 8 - 16, 2012

Four Nights in Midtown Manhattan at the Staybridge Suites Time Square

Join your friends at Happy Trails Tours as we embark on an adventure to the Big Apple! This fantastic tour includes five nights in midtown Manhattan within walking distance of the theater district, Time Square and phenomenal shopping! There’s plenty of time to explore on your own, too. We’ll visit Ellis Island and see the Statue of Liberty as well as, take an NYC narrated tour of the downtown, uptown and midtown locations. Our lodging is at the lovely Staybridge Suites at 340 West 40th Street – within walking distance of the theater district, Time Square and so much more. So….come along with us and experience the sights and sounds of this magnificent city.

Prices in (US Funds)
Per person Double Per person Triple Per person Quad Single Traveler
$2,099 $1,819 $1,739 $2,789
This NINE Day Tour to THE BIG APPLE Includes:
  • Trobec’s Deluxe Motor Coach Transportation with boarding in Northeastern Minnesota and Central Minnesota
  • Eight Nights Lodging with FOUR Nights at the lovely Staybridge Suites Time Square in Midtown Manhattan
  • 10 Meals - Breakfast Each Morning PLUS Dinner at Center Stage Café, Lunch in Chinatown
  • TWO Days Touring with a NYC Step On Guide to Include: Uptown, Midtown and Downtown, Central Park, 5th Avenue, Harlem, Greenwich Village, SoHo, Chinatown, 9-11 Memorial and much, much, more….
  • Broadway Performance - Disney’s “Mary Poppins” at the New Amsterdam Theater on 42nd Street & Broadway
  • Other Inclusions; Ferry Ride to Ellis Island, Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island Immigration Museum and Film and The Top of the Rock
  • Luggage Handling, All Taxes, Fully Guided and Tips for NYC Tour Guide, Porters and Included Meals.
$200 per person deposit is due when registering. Credit Cards Accepted but specials and discounts may not apply when using credit cards. After April 1, 2012, the deposit is non-refundable. Final balance is due June 1, 2012. The tour is transferable if you should have to cancel.
Monies returned with cancellations between April 1-June 1, 2012 is contingent to what Happy Trails Tours receives back from hotels, theaters, restaurants, and charters and must be submitted in writing. Absolutely no refunds with cancellations after June 1, 2012.
Travel Insurance is available at an additional charge. This can offer peace of mind and financial security. It must be purchased within 10 days of your initial deposit in order for pre-existing conditions to be waived. Let us know if you would like us to send you a brochure. We need to meet a minimum of 30 passengers by May 1, 2012 or the tour may run the risk of being canceled. If we cancel the tour due to less than 30 registered, all monies paid are fully refundable.
Final documents will arrive in early- July to include day-by-day itinerary, luggage tags, phone numbers and confirmed boarding locations and times.

Changes: We reserve the right to adjust this schedule for the benefit of all traveling. If a change of hotel, restaurant or an attraction occurs, we’ll replace it with one of equal value or better. As always… we’ll inform you of any changes as we learn of them.
Disclaimer: Happy Trails Tours acts only as an agent for the various independent suppliers that provide hotel accommodations, transportation, theater, or other services connected with this tour. Such services are subject to the terms and conditions of those suppliers. Happy Trails Tours, INC and their respective employees, agents, representatives accept no liability whatsoever for any injury, damage, loss, accident, delay, or any other default of any company or person in performing these services. Responsibility is not accepted for losses, injury, damages or expenses of any kind due to sickness, weather, strikes, hostilities, wars, terrorist acts, acts of nature, local laws or other causes. All services and accommodations are subject to the laws and regulations of country in which they are provided. Happy Trails Tours INC is not responsible for any baggage or personal effects of any individual participating in the tours/trips arranged by Happy Trails Tours. Individual travelers are responsible for purchasing a travel insurance policy, if desired, that will cover some of the expenses associated with the loss of luggage or personal effects.
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New York City August 8-16, 2012

From Duluth we’ll travel to Merrillville, Indiana – 545 miles
The morning will feel like NYC’s Grand Central Station as folks arrive by shuttle coach from the Northeast MN area (Grand Rapids, Iron Range Cities)and we join our friends from Duluth, Superior and Central MN. Our friends from Central MN (Brainerd, Little Falls, St Stephens & St Cloud) will have arrived with our Trobec coach driver the day before and will be staying in Duluth (Country Inn and Suites). After breakfast and everyone is gathered, we’ll begin our journey southeast through the lovely states of Wisconsin, Illinois and Indiana. Enjoy a leisure day of travel, getting to know fellow travelers as we go along. We’ll stop every 2-½ - 3 hours for meals and comfort stops. Our first night’s destination is Merrillville, Indiana at the Fairfield Inn (Google Fairfield Inn Merrillville for more info) with an estimated arrival @ 6 pm. They have an indoor pool, laundry facilities and a restaurant within walking distance of the hotel. Today, meals are all paid for on own.
Travel to Du Bois, Pennsylvania - 490 miles
After a deluxe continental breakfast, we’ll board the coach and continue east on I-80 through extreme northern Indiana and Ohio through the upper northwest portion of Pennsylvania. Again, just set your seats back, relax and enjoy the countryside as we travel along. We’ll make stops every 2-½ -3 hours for meals and comfort stops. Occasionally, we’ll play a movie on board and share stories and before you know it, we’re at our day’s destination. Tonight we’ll stay in Du Bois, Pennsylvania at the Clarion Hotel arriving @ 6 pm eastern time. They have an outdoor pool, laundry facilities, full service restaurant and lounge. A deluxe continental breakfast is included today.
Travel to New York City, NY - 290 miles
After a full breakfast buffet, we’ll board the coach travel to NYC. As we move along I-80 through northeastern Pennsylvania, we’ll begin to see the landscape change as we travel through the Allegany mountain range with it’s rolling hills and farmlands. We are about 5-6 hours (estimated barring traffic) from New York City. So other than a morning comfort stop and a lunch break we’ll continue to keep our eye on the BIG APPLE. We’ll arrive around 3:30 pm to NYC (check in is at 4 pm) to the Staybridge Suites Hotel Time Square. (Google Staybridge Time Square for more info) Upon our arrival, we’ll get checked in and then gather in the hotel lobby (for those who wish to join us) and we’ll take a short walk around the hotel to get folks comfortable with their surroundings. The rest of the day is wide open to enjoy as per one’s own agenda. Perhaps you’d like to see a Broadway show or just find a restaurant and enjoy a relaxing dinner to end your day. The Staybridge Time Square offers studio mini-suites with two double beds in the room, kitchenettes, free high speed wireless internet, a nice breakfast each morning, coffeemakers, irons & ironing boards and hairdryers. It’s right in the middle of the Theater District where many theaters, restaurants and museums are within walking distance. A full buffet breakfast included
Uptown-Midtown-Downtown Manhattan
After breakfast, included, you’ll board our motor coach with our NYC tour guide for a comprehensive tour of Uptown-Downtown-Midtown-Manhattan. First off…we’ll visit the Top of the Rock and then continue with a tour of Uptown (Harlem, Lincoln Center, Central Park, St Pat’s Cathedral); Midtown (Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center, Times Square. Grand Central Station, 42nd Street, Rockefeller Center walk Radio City Music Hall, and more); Downtown (Greenwich Village, Washington Square, Federal Hall, Trinity Church, World Financial Center, Wall Street, China Town and more). We’ll arrive back to the hotel at 3:00 PM allowing a little time to rest before going out to dinner and show. In the early evening, we’ve included a nice dinner at the Ginger’s Centerstage Café before taking you to see Disney’s “Mary Poppins” Broadway Musical. We selected Mary Poppins because it’s absolutely wonderful…including the story line and it’s familiar to people. It also offers a true NYC theater experience as the stage set, costumes, music and more is fantastic. Your escort will walk you about 7 ½ blocks to the restaurant and then a few blocks away to the New Amsterdam Theater. The theater is only about 2 blocks from our hotel. A deluxe continental breakfast and dinner included today.
Note about Top of the Rock: Breathtaking vistas stretch for miles in every direction. You'll see New York's famous landmarks, including the Chrysler Building, Times Square, the Hudson River, the East River, Brooklyn Bridge and the Statue of Liberty. Perched 70 stories above the city at Rockefeller Plaza, the panoramic views of Manhattan are unequaled anywhere else in New York City. You may still visit the Empire State Building on your own, but this has become a NYC city favorite with tourists so we thought we would do the Top of the Rock this time and see what everyone is raving about.
Your Free Day in the Big Apple
Again, enjoy the deluxe continental breakfast they offer at the hotel before beginning your day. There’s really so much you could do today…even registering for a private Grayline Tour of NYC to see any number of cool things! Let us help you if you this might be of interest to you. We are careful not to over-schedule our customers when in NYC because so many have varying interests and agenda’s of their own. Let us know if you wish for some assistance in this area! A deluxe continental breakfast is included today
The Metropolitan Museum of Art - open Sunday’s from 9:30 – 5:30 today – Located @ 1000 5th Ave @ 82nd Street;
Carnegie Hall (We don’t what is playing but how about a back stage tour) They’re open Sundays & tours are at 12:30 pm- Located at 154th W 57th Street;
Broadway Theaters –A fun matinee very unique to NYC is the new Spider Man Musical – cost is $90. Let us know if you would like to go see it. There’s been lots of excitement with the set, the lighting, etc…it is not likely to go out touring nationally in a long time. Or maybe you’d like to see something else.
Empire State Building – Here’s a good opportunity to see this NYC icon- It’s open on Sundays and located at 350 5th Ave (between 33 & 34th Street). There’s many churches available, too (and cabs!!) so I guess you can make your own decision on what best suits you.
Breakfast is included today
Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty and 9-11 Memorial
After breakfast, at 7:45 AM board our motor coach with our NYC tour guide and travel to the ferry dock that will take us to Ellis Island. Here you will visit the Statue of Liberty. We’ll also visit the amazing Ellis Island Immigration Museum where over 3 million visitors come annually. This day will also include Little Italy with a delicious lunch at SPQR Restaurant included. After lunch, we’ll make our way to Ground Zero 9.11 Memorial. We’ll also visit to the little church across the street will be made. You’ll be gone a good part of the day with an expected arrival back in the late afternoon (4:00 pm). A late afternoon arrival to the hotel allows folks ample time to do as per your own agenda. New York is a city that’s alive with all the sights and sounds of musicals, horse drawn carriage rides, shopping and more. Enjoy. Continental breakfast & Lunch are included today.
Begin our journey home – Fremont, Ohio – 520 Miles
Breakfast is served in the breakfast room of the hotel – We’ll set our luggage outside our doors at 7 am and depart at 8 am. Our journey homeward will be a change of pace from the big hustle and bustle of the city to a leisure drive across the beautiful state of Pennsylvania crossing the border into northern Ohio. Again, we’ll be on I-80 making stops along the way as needed. We’ll arrive to our Clarion Inn and Conference Center in Fremont, Ohio (just east of Sandusky) around 6 pm tonight. Of course much depends on the traffic getting out of NYC on a weekday. We’ll settle in to this lovely property, which offers a restaurant, outdoor pool, miniature golf, lounge, and 2 queen beds in the rooms. Note: It does not have an elevator so be sure to let us know if this would be a concern for you and we’ll put you on a 1st floor. (Google Clarion Hotel Freemont, Ohio for more info) Continental breakfast is included today.
Our homeward journey through Ohio, Indiana & Wisconsin - 450 Miles
A full buffet Breakfast is served at the hotel before we leave. We’ll set our luggage outside our doors at 7 am and depart at 8 am. We’ll continue to stay on I-80 making the best time possible as we travel westward – again, making stops along the way as needed. We’ll arrive to our lovely Grand Stay Suites in Madison, (Google Grand Stay Suites Madison WI for more info) tonight. We’ll arrive around 5 pm (central daylight savings time). This property is beautiful …. Tonight dinner and evening activities are on your own. Specifics are yet to be announced. Full breakfast buffet is included today
Home Sweet Home with Many Fond Memories – 338 Miles
You’ll really enjoy your “gourmet breakfast” at the hotel prior to checking out. We’ll be on the road by 8 am with only a short day of travel since we are coming from Madison, WI. I hope you’ve left a little extra room in your suitcase to pack all the wonderful memories you’ve made on this NYC tour. We’ll travel along 94 W to Eau Clair (lunch stop) then on to Superior/ Duluth area where we’ll meet the Shubat Shuttle who will bring our northeast Minnesota folks home. Once we do the motor coach switch with people and luggage, the Trobec driver will continue traveling west to central Minnesota with those from Brainerd, Little Falls and St Cloud areas. Gourmet Breakfast is served.
Estimated arrival are as follows; Duluth / Superior Area – 3 pm; Eveleth – 4:15 pm; Virginia – 4:30 pm; Hibbing – 5 pm; Grand Rapids – 6 pm
Estimated arrival to Brainerd – 7:00 pm; Little Falls – 7:30; St Stephen – 7:45 pm and 8:15 pm to St Cloud.
A few other things to know about this tour:
Reservations: Reservations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Many people are waiting for this brochure to be finished, so please do not wait IF you wish to come along.
Dress Code & How to Pack: As far as dress code, the tour is comfortable and casual except for when you wish to dress up for a play or musical. But that is your choice to pack and dress as you wish. The most important thing is to be comfortable and enjoy yourself. It’s summertime in NYC (and we’ve noticed the weather isn’t that much different than MN in August) so pack accordingly.
Meals: Also….the specifics on meals are yet to be announced. The Center Stage and SPQR offer menu’s when you sit down and you can order off a limited menu.
Luggage Handling: You may pack one suitcase each and this is handled for you throughout the tour. You may bring a carry on bag onto the motor coach.
We must reach a minimum of 35 travelers by May 1, 2012 in order to confirm this tour solid. If we have to cancel the tour, a full refund will be made.
Hotels: The hotels are very nice – only the Clarion’s do not have elevators. So if you have special needs, please let us know so we put you on a first floor.
Fully Guided with Professional Drivers and Escorts: Not to worry - you’re in good hands! Our escorts are very personable and will greet each of you as they take great care in operating a well organized tour. Our drivers are wonderful and the coach is beautiful (some even have seatbelts) all have foot rests, cup holders, extra leg room, TV’s and DVD’s, restroom, microphone. Check out our website for more info on the coach company and Happy Trails Tours.
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Disclaimer: Happy Trail Tours are arranged and operated by Diane Olds @ Happy Trail Tours INC, PO Box 432, Forbes, MN 55738. Happy Trail Tours, INC and its employees act only as agents for others (airlines, bus lines, hotels, restaurants, theaters, etc.) in providing services included in the tours. No liability shall be incurred by Diane Olds, Happy Trail Tours, INC or its employees because of injury, monetary, or property loss, or other complications experienced by tour members.
Occasionally a change will occur in a tour listed. Whenever possible, we'll replace it with something of equal value or more. Happy Trail Tours always reserve the right to adjust any scheduled itinerary for the benefit of all traveling.
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