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All day tours can be reserved for only $20.00 each,
and full payment will be due 30 days before tour date.
Buy two day trips and get $10.00 off of the third tour.


January 24                 "On Golden Pond"                   $79
 
                            Chaffin*s Barn Dinner Theatre, Nashville                                  This is the love story of retired New England Professor and lovable curmudgeon. Norman Thayer, jr. and his spirited wife, Ethel, who are returning to their summer home on Golden Pond for the forty-eighth year. They are soon interrupted by the arrival of their daughter Chelsea, who, en route to a European vacation, leaves behind her fiance's young son. Colliding generations soon forge common ground. ON GOLDEN POND is a heartwarming and hilarious celebration of the everyday struggles and ultimate triumphs of life, love and family. Box Lunch Included

February 12              Elvis Celebration!                    $119
 
                                               Nashville Celebrates Elvis
Join Belmont University for a special one-night only tribute to Elvis* legacy in Music City at the historic Ryman Auditorium Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008, at 7:30 p.m. in honor of Cecil Scaife*s contributions to the music business program at Belmont. Proceeds from the star-studded evening will benefit deserving students seeking careers in the music industry. Includes Dinner
Starring: George Klein (Emcee), Pat Boone, David Briggs, Mac Davis, Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Wanda Jackson, Millie Kirkham, Ronnie McDowell, TG Sheppard, Ray Walker of the Jordanaires and BJ Thomas*

February 20                 "Don't Hug Me"                       $65
                                            Derby Dinner Playhouse
It's the coldest day of the year in Minnesota and a cantankerous bar owner is ready to sell the business and move to Florida, but his wife wants to stay. Bernice the waitress wants to be a singer and travel, but her fiance wants her to stay. It's a battle of wills when a fast talking salesman promises romance for all through the "magic" of Karaoke. It's "Fargo" meets "The Music Man" without the blood or the trombones. Original songs featured are "My Smorgasbord of Love", "The Bunyan Yodel", "The Ice House Blues", "Upside Down In My Pickup Truck" and more. Lunch Included
February 21                    "My Way"                               $79
                              Chaffin*s Barn Dinner Theatre, Nashville
Take a seat for MY WAY, A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra.
My Way offers some of the greatest music of the 20th Century. The cast will dance, sing, quip and charm to tunes made unforgettable by "Ole Blue Eye's"
Box Lunch Included

February 23               Mickey Gilley                              $99
                     Belterra Casino Presents Mickey Gilley in concert.
After a day of gaming we will enjoy a delicious dinner and then onto the show starring Mickey Gilley. Gilley racked up 16 number one hits besides "Room Full of Roses," including "I Overlooked an Orchid," "City Lights," "She's Pulling Me Back Again," "True Love Ways," "Stand by Me," "That's All That Matters," and "A Headache Tomorrow (Or a Heartache Tonight). Includes Dinner

February 27                   "Westside Story"                  $79
                                    Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre
The story of Romeo and Juliet is taken to the streets in this musical adaption of the classic tale. Maria and Tony are star-crossed lovers caught up in opposing gangs in New York City's West Side, longing for "Someday," when they'll be allowed to be together. So many favorite songs including: "Tonight," "Maria," "I Fell Pretty" and "America" Lunch Included

March 8                   "My Fair Lady"                        Call-$$
                                   Broadway Series Indianapolis
MY FAIR LADY, Lerner & Loewe*s legendary musical. Starring are acclaimed British theatre actors Christopher Cazenove and Lisa O*Hare who earned rave reviews for their dynamic performances as Professor Henry Higgins and Eliza Doolittle. *The cast is superb!* *A more perfect Higgins I have yet to see!* Based on the Cameron Mackintosh/National Theatre of Great Britain*s award-winning London sensation, and hailed as *the revival against which all others will be measured* this glorious, new production features one of Broadway*s most beloved scores including *The Rain in Spain,* *I Could Have Danced All Night* and *Get Me to the Church on Time*


March 9                  Chocolate Festival                        $49
Bowling Green
South Central Kentucky's best chocolate creations will be available forsampling at the Convention Center to benefit Hospice of Southern Kentucky. Includes lunch

March 15             Rosemary Clooney House            $79
                    Rosemary Clooney House & Herb and Garden Days
Since 1980 Rosemary called 106 Riverside Drive her home. Located on the banks of the Ohio River in historical Augusta, KY, this was her retreat from the demands of her career and a haven for rest between performances all over the world. Visitors can *Come On-A Rosie*s House* where her story comes to life through exhibits that include The Largest Collection of *White Christmas* memorabilia anywhere in the world. Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park Over 20 vendors expected to showcase their wares at the Herb & Garden Days at Blue Licks
battlefield state resort Park. Includes lunch


March 18          Saint Patrick's Celebration!              $59
                We will celebrate the day after to avoid the crowds 
                                         and be able to enjoy the experience!
Claddagh Irish Pub is one of the most lively and fun venues at the Levee. Once you walk in the doors, you'll feel like you are in a 17th century authentic Irish country pub. Its casual rooms are appropriately named the Gothic Pub, the Dublin Pub, and the nautical Pub. Lunch Included
Also, we tour the CATHEDRAL BASILICA OF THE ASSUMPTION, the principal church in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Covington and one of only 35 minor basilicas in the United States. This example of French-Gothic architecture resembles the exterior of Notre Dame, and the interior of the Church Abbey of St. Dennis, both in Paris. There are more than 80 stained glass windows, including the second largest stained glass church window in the world.

March 19                  Caesar's Casino                          $30
                          Casino Shuttle run transportation only!
March 29 Cherry Blossom Festival $59 Johnny and June Cash 40th Wedding Anniversary Celebration
Downtown Franklin celebrates the arrival of spring with the blooming of the cherry trees that grace the courthouse square. Artisans will demonstrate their crafts throughout the day. At 4 p.m. a local band, Blue Highway, will celebrate the 40th wedding anniversary of Johnny and June Carter Cash with a concert of their music at the Franklin Methodist Church, where the country music couple were married in March, 1968. Includes dinner.


April 2                     "Show Boat"                                   $79 
                                   Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre
This classic Jerome Kerr-Oscar Hammerstein 11 musical follows the lives of a show boat family during the most dramatic era in American history - post civil war through 1927. Making their way in both show business and love means they have to stay afloat in some rough waters. Get swept away with songs like the powerful "Ole Man River" and "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man of Mine." Includes lunch.

April 5                     Spring in the Valley                       $89
Renfro Valley 2-Shows
We are off to Renfro Valley to see their newest show "Spring in the Valley" and the always popular "Mountain Gospel Jubilee".
Includes Dinner

April 21               Cincinnati Flower Show                   $69
"The king of all flower shows"
Cincinnati Flower Show celebrates its 19th anniversary. You will discover displays of unparalleled beauty, extraordinary markets and gardening advice from the experts. America's most acclaimed flower show featuring world class exhibits, social events, gardener's and plant markets at Lake Como, Coney Island Cincinnati, Ohio. Includes Lunch.

April 26               American Quilter's Society              $75
Welcome to the 24th Annual Quilt Show & Contest * Paducah, Kentucky. The American Quilter*s Society is a dynamic membership organization with goals firmly set in future growth of the American quilting community. With members from all states and territories of the United States, and 80 foreign countries, AQS has established itself as a voice within the quilting community. Includes Lunch.


April 30               Great Steamboat Race                   $129
Kentucky Derby Festival Event

Experience one of the oldest river traditions the Kentucky Derby Steamboat Race. We will sail aboard the Belle Of Cincinnati and be part or river boat history as it races the historic steamers, Belle of Louisville and the Delta Queen.
No need to watch the race at home on TV. Join us and watch it first hand on the river and BE IN THE RACE!!!
Includes Dinner after the race at Captain's Quarters.

May 2               "Golden Dragon Acrobats"                 $79
"There is a precision and beauty about everything these performers do." - The Washington Post
The Golden Dragon Acrobats represent the best of a time honored tradition that began more than twenty seven centuries ago. Direct from Hebei, China, this company has traveled around the world to all 50 states and to over 65 countries on five continents, including performances at prestigious venues like the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and Caesar's Palace in Atlantic City just to name a few. Lunch Included at the Lighthouse Restaurant in Sulpher Well, KY."The Lighthouse" has been a favorite of many for "down-home" country cooking. 

May 9                        "Kathy Mattea"                              $79

 
Kathy Mattea performs with a smaller configuration than she has in years past * scaled down and simply Kathy plus minimal accompaniment bringing her and this special music one on one with the audience. It will be a unique opportunity for fans to explore and rediscover an exceptional view of the American musical landscape through the eyes of a world class singer and performer. But there is greatness in how Mattea interprets a song, whether it*s as touching as Where*ve You Been and They Are The Roses or as rousing as Come From The Heart and Walking Away A Winner. Lunch Included at the Lighthouse Restaurant in Sulpher Well, KY."The Lighthouse" has been a favorite of many for "down-home" country cooking.






May 10                    "A Day at the Races"                     $89
Churchill Downs' Millionaire's Row
 
Treat yourself to the Millionaires experience. Churchill Downs' new group dining areas are Millionaires Four offering a beautiful new dining space to entertain clients or celebrate a special occasion. Each floor affords one of the best views in
racing with a four-tier balcony overlooking the legendary finish line. Other amenities include numerous mutuel tellers, self-service wagering, multiple television monitors, and a delicious choice of Chef Tables. Includes Chef's gourmet lunch, admission, reserved table for the day, and a racing program. Experience the exciting and colorful spectacle of Thoroughbred racing as the nation's finest horses compete at Churchill Downs. Along with watching the spectacular action on the track, you can stroll through the historic grounds of the world's most legendary racetrack and enjoy the ambiance of one of the most hallowed shrines in American Sport.

May 11              Mother's Day Lunch Cruise              $75
Mother's Day Lunch Cruise on the Belle

Mother's Day is that one day of the year we pay tribute to our moms past and present. In celebration, the Belle of Louisville will be offering special cruises. Invite the entire family aboard for an afternoon of fun on the beautiful Ohio River. On the Belle, a delicious buffet and a relaxing 3-hour cruise will make it a day we will always remember.

May 14                  Boggstown Cabaret                        $79 This our newest favorite place for Mattingly Tours & Travel!

The Boggstown Cabaret offers unique, live entertainment, featuring music from the 1900s-1960s, comedy and audience interaction all performed by professional entertainers. We borrow from the traditions of Vaudeville, a little from Vegas and Branson, a bit of Broadway, and come up with a fun interactive show that while geared toward adults is appropriate for the entire family. Includes lunch

May 22                   Newport Aquarium                         $79
  Newport Aquarium & the Rabbit Hash General Store

Newport Aquarium "A million gallons of fun" Explore 70 exhibits and 14 galleries, including five seamless acrylic tunnels totaling over
200 feet in length, featuring an amazing variety of aquatic life from around the world. Just look at what awaits you on your journey through the world's most exotic and exciting waterways.
The General Store Lives On! In a world that seems to be changing constantly, the Rabbit Hash General Store is a heaping slice of Americana from another era. A working general store since 1831, the Rabbit Hash General Store is the heart of historic Rabbit Hash, a quaint little Northern Kentucky river-town whose fortunes literally have risen and fallen with the waters of the Ohio River. Includes Lunch.

June 14                The Oak Ridge Boys                        $89
The Little Nashville Opry is nestled in a valley within the quaint,
scenic Brown County hills of southern Indiana.
Theirs is one of the most distinctive and recognizable sounds in the music industry. The four-part harmonies and upbeat songs of The Oak Ridge Boys have spawned dozens of country hits and a #1 pop smash, earned them Grammy, Dove, CMA and ACM awards and garnered a host of otherindustry and fan accolades. Every time they step before an audience, the Oaks bring many years of hits and 50 years of tradition on a stage show widely acknowledged as among the most exciting anywhere. And, each remains as enthusiastic about the process as they have ever been. The Oaks comprise one of country's truly legendary acts. Their string of hits includes the pop chart-topper "Elvira," as well as "Bobbie Sue," "Dream On," "Thank God For Kids," "American Made," "I Guess ItNever Hurts To Hurt Sometimes," "Fancy Free," "Gonna Take A Lot Of River" and many others. They've scored ten gold, three platinum and one double platinum album, one double platinum single, and had more than a dozen national #1 singles. Includes Dinner

         
June 2       Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill               $75
 6th Annual Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill Antiques Show & Sale

Over fifty of the top dealers will travel to exhibit a diverse range of antiques. Among items available will be period Shaker artifacts, museum quality American furniture, vintage decorative arts and furniture, silver, jewelry, quilts, garden sculpture, fine and folk art, historical artifacts and affordable antiques from America and the Continent. Trip includes a guided walking tour of Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, the largest restoredShaker community in America, and The Dixie Belle river boat excursions ventures through the Kentucky River palisades, and passes under High Bridge, an engineering marvel built in 1877.
Includes Lunch
                                
June 28                The Glitz & Irish Acres                    $69
Have you ever wondered where to go to find the perfect antique?

We've got the place for you! Spend a day with us and nothing else will do. You say Nonesuch a place exists, well it does.  Irish Acres Gallery of Antiques displays 32,000 square feet of American and European furniture, glassware, china, crystal, silver, linens, dolls, jewelry, rugs, decorative accessories and International giftware. Irish Acres offers something for everyone, from the curious browser to the serious collector. The Glitz Restaurant exudes elegance of design and has earned a 1989 national design award for the "glitzy" black and mauve interior. There will be steps involved to get to the lower level for the Restaurant.  Lunch included. This trip is not accessible for wheelchairs.

June 29                       A Day at Hubers                        $65

We visit Huber's Orchard Winery where we can enjoy wine tasting, shop for crafts, or take in the aroma of freshly baked breads, pies and cookies made daily in the bakery. You will be able to purchase fresh strawberries in the Farm Market, as well as Huber-made apple butter, apple cider,caramel apples, jams and other tasty treats. We visit the Forest Discovery Center and The Indoor Forest. Next, Joe Huber*s Family Farm Restaurant, where we will savor a home cooked lunch, served family style. * Lunch Included


July 12                     Berea Craft Festival                     $89
 
27th Anniversary Craft Festival & Barn Dance Renfro Valley. 

See 120 artists from across the country, watch craft demonstrations, and enjoy the regional entertainment. Ever wonder how they do that? Come meet the people who make the art and find out. See raku pottery-firing, tree-to-table basket making, silversmithing, wood turning, carving, glass lamp work and more. After the festival we head south to Renfro Valley for the Barn Dance Show. Includes Dinner.


July 16                "Smoke on the Mountain"               $79
Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre

Homecoming-The next installment of the story of the Singing Sanders Family is jam-packed full of gospel, bluegrass and witnes-sin'! Revisit Mount Pleasant Church now that the war is over and catch Reverend Mervin Oglethorp's last service before moving to Texas with his wife, June. In the morning, young Dennis Sanders will become paster, so don't miss out on sending Melvin & June off in true Sanders Family style! Includes lunch.

July 19                   Festival of Nations                         $69

Kentucky Appalachians-Greenbo Lake State Resort Park

Festival of Nations presented by the International Folklanders. Join us for an evening of dances from around the world with authentic music and costumes. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to the Greenbo Lake Amphitheater. This is a great evening of family fun. Includes dinner.

August 2                   All Night Gospel Sing                 $79

Renfro Valley Entertainment Cente

Renfro Valley all night Gospel Sing. Beginning at 7:00pm and ending at midnight, rejoice with the sweet sounds of gospel music.
Departs Bardstown 2:00pm.    Returns at 2:30 am.     Includes Dinner.

August 8                          127 Yard Sale                        $45
Welcome to the World's Longest Yard sale, also known as the 127 Corridor Sale... You're going to discover some neat places, interesting people, and quaint stops that you'll probably want to visit again and again. So pack your camera, sunglasses, a good pair of walking shoes, and plenty cash- you're in for the World's Longest Yard Sale! Lunch on ow


August 22                Bill Lepp Comedy Show             $79

Bill Lepp "Liar" Comedy Dinner Show OLIVE HILL - Kentucky Appalachians
This will be a night full of good food (buffet style) and comedy from the "Side Splitting Funny Man." Bill Lepp, a preacher and five-time champion of the West Virginia Liars Contest. He tells original, hilarious tales that will bring a smile to the face of even the most ill humored person. Includes dinner

August 23                     Vevey, Indiana                        $79
SWISS WINE FESTIVAL

From area wines, twirling batons to culinary delights sizzling on grills, the Swiss Wine Festival each year celebrates, as well as salutes, the cultural heritage of Switzerland County, Indiana. Now in its 36th year, the four-day event, held on Vevey's riverfront, uniquely blends tradition and fun. From opening day on Thursday to closing time Sunday evening, the Swiss Wine Festival caters to all ages and interests. Arousing polka music to toe-tapping country emanate from the three entertainment stages.
Includes Spirit of Cincinnati River boat Dinner Cruise.
Admission to Wine Tasting Pavilion is $12.50 (not included) which includes a souvenir etched wine glass and all of your tasting.

September 6        Great Outhouse Blowout             $55

Great Outhouse Blowout at Penn's Store

Outhouse racing at its best!! Music, good food, and crafts all come together to make this one of the most unique festivals in the United States. Visit the oldest country store in America (Penn's Store) and watch the fun. Includes lunch.
 

September 13              Ronnie McDowel                   $99
Renfro Valley Entertainment Center
Ronnie McDowell has an amazing string of hit songs that he has amassed over the years, but it is his riveting stage presence and genuine warmth that fills the seats again and again. Like all great entertainers, Ronnie McDowell has a personality that remains luminous long after the lights go dim. Following the death of Elvis Presley in 1977, Ronnie McDowell came out of nowhere to dazzle the world with his heartfelt and self-penned tribute song "The King Is Gone" on the independent Scorpion label.The record took off immediately, gaining air play on country and pop stations across the country and around the world. To date, "The King Is Gone" has sold more than 5 Million copies. Includes dinner

September 20             Amish Fall Festival                  $69

Montgomery Indiana

Activities for all ages. Browse the shops, flea markets and craft vendors.**Take a wagon ride, view farm demonstrations, apple butter making and **much more. Sit back and relax while enjoying beautiful gospel music. Lunch Include

September 21             The Lion King            $99 & $129

Broadway Series Columbus

Experience the phenomenon. Visually stunning, technically astounding and with a musical score like none other you've ever heard. Giraffes strut, birds swoop, gazelles leap. The entire Savannah comes to life and as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. See the Tony* Award-winning Broadway sensation that Newsweek calls "a landmark event in entertainment." The New York Times says, "There is simply nothing else like it." Marvel at the breathtaking spectacle of animals brought to life by a cast of more than 40 actors. Wonder at the inspiration of award-winning director Julie Taymor, who created visual images for this show that you'll remember forever.Thrill to the pulsating rhythms of the African Pridelands and an unforgettable score including Elton John and Tim Rice's Oscar winning song "Can You Feel The Love Tonight" and "Circle of Life."  IncludesDinner

September 26               George Jones                      $115

Renfro Valley Entertainment Center

George Jones has been the focus of numerous television specials including the HBO specials *With A Little Help From My Friends* in 1981 and 1991*s *Influences* as well as the 2004 50th Anniversary Tribute special on PBS. In 1996 Jones told his life story in *I Lived To Tell It All* which went to #6 on the New York Times Best Seller List. Some signature hits: He Stopped Loving Her Today; White Lightning; Window Up Above; She Thinks I Still Care; The Grand Tour; Why, Baby, Why; A Picture of Me Without You; Good Year For The Roses; The Race Is On, Who*s Gonna Fill Their Shoes and Choices. Jones first hit the charts in 1955 with *Why, Baby, Why.* He just celebrated his 50th Anniversary as a recording artist in 2004 with the release of a 3-CD set entitled GEORGE JONES 50 YEARS OF HITS which featured one hit for each year of his career. Includes dinne

October 4          Metamora Canal Days Festival       $59

One of Indiana's most popular festival.

You'll find hundreds of outside vendors including antiques, artist, crafts and collectibles all along the *Whitewater canal and throughout the entire village of Thousands of people flock to Metamora during Canal Days year after year. Along with over 70 shops and eateries found in Metamora you'll see hundreds of outside vendors and artist selling antiques, crafts, collectibles and flea market merchandise. Lunch Included.

October 7                       Brown County                       $59

A day to enjoy the fall colors and shopping in Nashville, Indiana at the country village shops. Lunch Included.
 
October 18       Glendale Crossing Festival              $59
For the past 27 years, the town of Glendale has sponsored their annual Crossing Festival on the third Saturday in October. With hundreds of booths featuring food, crafts, antiques and more, the Glendale Crossing Festival is a shoppers paradise. Be certain to mark this on you "don't miss" list for 2008. There is even a parade! *Lunch Included.

October 19        Music and Molasses Festival         $69

Nashville, Tn.
Looking for a fun weekend? The annual Music & Molasses Festival, a country celebration of the harvest season. This event, with two music stages, draws several thousand people to the agricultural museum each year. Molasses making the old time way is one of the many special demonstrations that can be enjoyed with cooking and tasting at the sorghum mill. Bluegrass music, story-tellers, country cloggers, a grist mill, traditional crafts for sale, food including homemade cakes and pies, free buggy rides, log cabin activities for children with a trail hike, pony rides, animals to touch and much more makes this a weekend of family fun. Lunch Included

October 22     Keeneland   "A Day at the Races"    $40

We will sit in a special, reserved seat section of the grandstand that is close to betting windows, concessions, and restroom. And, because all grandstand seating is covered, you'll enjoy your day at Keeneland regardless of the weather. ***Lunch will be on your own.

October 25                     Charley Pride                          $99
Renfro Valley Entertainment Center

Born to poor sharecroppers, one of eleven children in Sledge, Mississippi, Pride is a timeless everyman, revered by his musical peers and adored by countless millions of fans around the globe. His golden baritone voice has transcended race and spanned the generations. Over the past thirty years, Pride has remained one of the Top 20 best-selling country artists of all-time. His incredible legacy includes 36 #1 hit singles, over 70 million albums sold, 31 gold and platinum albums - including one quadruple platinum. On RCA Records, Charley Pride is second in sales only to Elvis Presley. Includes Dinner.

November 1                       Carl Hurley                         $89

Renfro Valley Entertainment Center

Carl Hurley, drawing from his roots in the tradition of such other American humorists as Andy Griffith and Garrison Keillor, delights audiences with his reflections on life as viewed by a native of Appalachia with a singular sense of the absurd. Part of a family of natural-born storytellers from the hills of Laurel County, Kentucky, Hurley combines his innate skills as a yarn-spinner with the expressiveness of a great comic actor. With an impish giggle on his lips and a benign twinkle in his eye, Carlspreads an infectious form of fun that is often outrageous yet always good-natured and - clean. His unique comedy style, coupled with a background in public education, has earned him the title of "America's Funniest Professor." Includes Dinner.

November 5              "The Sound of Music"               $79
Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre

Hit follows hit in the THE SOUND OF MUSIC score which touches the hearts of all ages and brims over with some of the most memorable songs ever performed on the musical stage including My Favorite Things, Do-Re-Mi, Edelweiss, Climb Ev*ry Mountain, Sixteen Going on Seventeen, The Lonely Goatherd and of course theglorious title song The Sound of Music. Includes Lunch


November 8          Lets go Shopping! Indiana          $45


Edinburgh Premium Outlets

The complex features 85 outlet stores, including Bass, Coach, Jones NY, Polo Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, Timberland, Tommy Hilfiger, Eddie Bauer, Coldwater Creek, and Gap. Lunch on own
 
November 22               Shopping Opry Mills               $49

The facility features hundreds of retailers and outlets, including the massive Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, Off 5th Saks Fifth Avenue Outlet, Wet Seal Outlet, Hot Topic, Kirkland's Outlet, Gap Outlet and many more. Lunch On own


November 27            Thanksgiving Dinner                $39

Joe Huber Family Farm

Enjoy a traditional Turkey and Dressing Dinner. Dinner includes fresh baked turkey, *homemade dressing, fried biscuits w/ apple butter, country slaw, sweet potatoes, green beans, corn, cranberry relish and mashed potatoes & gravy.


November 29          Holiday Lights Festival              $39

Kentucky Horse Park

Animated light displays are arranged along a 3-mile route through the Kentucky Horse Park. Lexington is a holiday deLIGHT! Sparkling scenarios and animated light displays make the Kentucky Horse Park 's
Southern Lights a "must-see" holiday attraction. The park's holiday extravaganza is the largest show of its kind in Kentucky. Horses of light "race" as a crowd cheers them on, while glimmering mares and foals graze. Snowflakes, stars, a "gingerbread" house, elves and a moving train are all dazzling creations of colored lights sure to elicit "oohs" and "aahs" along the entire route. Beyond the award-winning bright lights, Southern Lights' guests will find entertainment, arts and crafts, food and an array of holiday collectibles in the walk-through area.

December 6         Shaker Style Christmas                $69
Celebrate a simpler, Shaker-style Christmas.
Make paper chains, string popcorn, learn Shaker songs and discover the true spirit of the holiday season. Festivities highlighted by solo music performances and Shaker music choral concerts presented by The Pleasant Hill Singers. Includes Lunch


December 13          Christmas in the Valley             $89
Renfro Valley Entertainment Center

Christmas in the Valley show is a original stage production featuring the entire Renfro Valley cast of entertainers that combine Christmas music and comedy, guaranteed to fill your heart with the holiday spirit.
Dinner Included

December 14        "41st. Frontier Christmas"          $69
MAYSVILLE - Northern Kentucky River Region

This award winning festival welcomes in the holiday season in their village of 9 museums with holly decked mantles, pine-scented rooms and candle-lit windows. Strolling costumed carolers, dulcimer, banjo and fiddle playing, craft demonstrations. Shops offer a wide variety of Christmas items in the old 1870 Church. Includes Dinner



December 20            A Christmas Thanks                 $29

Mattingly Tours & Travel would like to invite all past guest to celebrate Christmas here in Bardstown. We would like to show our thanks to all of our special guests we now think of as our new family and friends. Our Celebration will include an Old Fashion Christmas Feast, Traditional Music from local artist and a Holiday sing-a-long with Santa, and maybe a surprise or two!  Transportation available for all.