Community Education Travel Extended Tours

Sedona & Grand Canyon
October 18 - 24, 2025
October 25 - 31, 2025

When you first see the stunning Red Rock Country mountain peaks appear on the horizon, you will remember it forever! This amazing trip features: 5 night stay at the Hilton Sedona Bell Rock Resort, Pink Jeep Tour through the Red Rocks, Chapel of the Holy Cross built into the side of a mountain, Grand Canyon, Montezuma Castle & Well National Monuments, and Crater Meteor and a Stargazing Program. Special feature: 2 scenic train excursions on the Grand Canyon Railroad & Tanque Verde Railroad. Download the brochure here.

Branson Christmas
November 13 - 17, 2025

Branson is America’s Music Showplace and is especially fun and festive during the holiday season. Highlights include Christmas shows: Sight and Sound Theater, Showboat Branson Belle, and more! This trip features a two-night stay at the Hilton located at the area’s Branson Landing Promenade – a festival marketplace complete with shops, eateries and a dazzling water, sound & light fountain show along scenic Lake Taneycomo. Also included: Ozark Mountain scenery and a ride to the top of the St. Louis Gateway Arch. Download the brochure here.

Smoky Mountain Christmas
December 1 - 7, 2025

Experience a Smoky Mountain Christmas as Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg transform into a festive wonderland of twinkling lights during the Winterfest Lights Festival. Celebrate Christmas - Dolly Parton style - at her DreamMore Resort! Marvel at her Dollywood theme park - rated America’s #1 theme park - featuring holiday lights & decorations, music shows, mountain craftsmen, and more. Celebrate Christmases past in elegant style at the Biltmore Estate of Asheville, North Carolina. This 250-room mansion is adorned with incredible Yuletide decorations and hundreds of colorful poinsettias. Visit Music City USA - Nashville Tennessee - including a 2-night stay at the amazing Opryland Hotel. Merry Christmas! Download the brochure here.

Christmas In Newport, Boston & NYC
December 3 - 9, 2025

CANCELLED

Celebrate Christmas like the Vanderbilts and Astors in toney Newport, Rhode Island - legendary haven for the rich and famous, fabulous seaside estates, world-class yachting and breathtaking views on Atlantic Ocean Drive. This tour will also visit Boston’s historic Freedom Trail, Lexington, Concord and the Boston Pops Orchestra Holiday Concert. For the Grand Finale, arrive in New York City for a Broadway Show and the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular starring the Rockettes! ‘Tis the season to be jolly. Merry Christmas Everyone! Download the brochure here.

Rose Parade & Los Angeles
December 28, 2025 - January 2, 2026

California: it’s full of sunshine, movie stars and the annual Tournament of Roses Parade! An American New Year’s Day tradition, the Tournament of Roses Parade has all the bells and whistles – magnificent floral floats, high-stepping equestrians, spirited marching bands, celebrities and more! The day before the parade you will visit the pavilions to witness how each rose is put into place and how other natural elements are assembled to make the intricate floats. Then experience all the excitement of the parade from reserved seating. Other highlights: guided tour of Los Angeles & Hollywood, Catalina Island, Warner Brothers Studio Tour, Santa Monica Pier, Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum and more. So take a break from our cold winter by joining us in sunny, warm Southern California! Download the brochure here.

Hawaii

November 4 - 14, 2025

Leave winter behind and head to paradise on earth – Hawaii! These emerald isles in the midst of expansive Pacific blue provide the perfect place to relax and rejuvenate. Hallmark of this first class trip is comfortable pacing with many intriguing attractions balanced with ample amounts of free time to absorb the beauty that is Hawaii. Download the brochure here.

Nashville Christmas
December 1 - 5, 2025

Get in the holiday spirit as we visit the Music City-Nashville, Tennessee! A major highlight of this trip is a four-night stay in atrium view rooms at the Opryland Hotel. This trip will feature the Ryman Auditorium, the Country Music Hall of Fame and more. Enjoy great entertainment including: Grand Ole Opry Show, General Jackson Showboat and Opryland Hotel Christmas Dinner Show! Marvel at the exciting Fantasy in Ice which is an incredible exhibit of carvings out of one million pounds of ice! Take some time out to experience the joy of the Christmas season on this festive American Classic Tour to Nashville! Download the brochure here.

Hallmark Christmas
December 2 - 6, 2025

Do you celebrate Christmas watching the Hallmark Channel?  Come and enjoy the fun and merriment first-hand on American Classic Tours’ Hallmark Christmas and Kansas City Holiday Lights trip.  Experience the heartwarming sentiments of Christmases past and present with a visit to the Hallmark Visitors Center and corporate headquarters which features exhibits about the company's history including historic greeting cards and postcards, Christmas ornaments, exhibits from the company's art collection, and displays about the Hallmark Hall of Fame programs. Download the brochure here.

Amish Country Christmas
December 4 - 6, 2025

Join us next holiday season as we visit the heart of Amish Country. View beautiful Christmas decorations throughout. Relax at the charming Blue Gate Inn of Shipshewana, Indiana. Marvel at the Shipshewana Lights of Joy featuring more than 2 million LED lights and specialty displays viewed from the comfort of the motorcoach. At the Menno-Hof Interpretive Center learn the history of the Amish, Mennonites and Hutterites and their journey from Europe to the New World. Shopping stops will feature Amish cheese, bakery, noodles, jams & jellies, quilts and more. In an Amish farm home enjoy a Christmas cookie making demonstration and a hearty dinner. Merry Christmas Everyone! Download the brochure here.