THE GREAT CANALS & LAKES OF NEW YORK The Birthplace of Women’s Rights Seneca

This trip will take us to the birthplace of
Women’s Rights. We will learn all about
Elizabeth Cady Stanton, who, during the mid-
to late 19th century, was an instrumental force
behind the women’s rights movement. We will
depart Manassas at 6:30 AM and Woodbridge
at 7:15 AM
Day 1 May 19:
Today, you travel on your deluxe motorcoach
to the beautiful town of Seneca Falls, New
York, where you have 3 nights’ lodging at the
Hampton Inn. Tonight, an evening of fine
dining awaits you at historic Warfields
Restaurant in nearby Clifton Springs. Enjoy
the elegant decor, cozy fireplace, and
delicious cuisine.
Day 2 May 20:
This morning, after a full buffet breakfast at
your hotel, you begin your tour of Seneca
Falls at the Its A Wonderful Life Museum.
According to Hollywood legend, Frank Capra
fell in love with Seneca Falls after a visit here
and used the town as the model for Bedford
Falls when he directed the famous 1946
Christmas film with Jimmy Stewart. On display
here is a fun-filled collection of props, letters,
photos, posters and other memorabilia
pertaining to the movie. Next, you make a
stop at Weslyn Chapel, where the world’s first
Women’s Rights Convention took place in
1848, led by Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Your
tour continues next door at the fascinating
Women’s Hall of Fame before having a
chance to explore this picture-perfect town on
your own with its quaint gift shops and
restaurants. Later, you are treated to a private,
narrated boat tour just for you and your tour
group on both the Erie Canal and gorgeous
Seneca Lake. Just a three-minute drive from
the boat dock is the Ventosa Winery and
Vineyards, where grapes are crushed right on
the premises to make the finest wines. Here,
you have dinner with a tasting of five wines
right at your table. Feast on a sumptuous
buffet while you enjoy spectacular views of
beautiful Seneca Lake.
Day 3 May 21:
This morning, after a full buffet breakfast at
your hotel, you take a short drive to the town
of Canandaigua, which means Chosen Spot in
local Iroquois language. Upon arrival, you tour
Sonnenberg Gardens with over 54 acres of
breathtaking, colorful flowers, making this one
of the area’s most visited sights. Time now for
a two-hour lunch cruise on 16-mile
Canandaigua Lake on the Canandaigua Lady,
a Mississippi-style paddlewheel boat. You end
your touring day at the 1887 estate of
America’s first postmaster general at the
Granger Homestead, considered one of the
nation’s finest examples of Federal style
architecture. Here, you have a chance to see
the largest Victorian carriage collection in
Western New York state. Now, you have a
relaxing dinner at Applebee’s with a choice of
8 oz. sirloin steak, grilled chicken, or shrimp
Alfredo.
Day 4 May 22
Today, after a full breakfast buffet at your
hotel, you depart with wonderful memories.
After all the necessary stops along the way,
we should be in the area approximately 8:00
PM.