Farmington Continuing Education

Visit 3 New York Food ‘Hot Spots’... all in one fun day! Stop at 3 locations with lunch at Carmine’s, shop & bring home your Italian food favorites! ZABAR’S UPPER WEST SIDE: Gourmet Market with cheeses, breads, meats, smoked fish, cooking gadgets, coffees, teas, and New York bagels plus lots of international foods. CARMINE’S UPPER WEST SIDE: Sit and indulge in an Italian lunch served family-style at this famous restaurant - be amazed by the enormous portions! ARTHUR AVENUE in the BRONX: Some consider this the real Little Italy of New York for bread, pasta, sausage, and pastries. Arthur Avenue Retail Market is a covered Italian market bringing together under one roof all the Italian food specialties you could want. Bring a cooler! Trip includes motorcoach, lunch and tour director.

Hop aboard the city's most enthralling Boston sightseeing excursion! Enjoy a private 2 hour riding tour of the best of Boston highlights aboard the famous orange and green trolleys with double-decker height views through large windows all while protected from the elements. The trolley tour will make a circle through Boston as the expert conductor shows you Boston highlights including: Downtown, Beacon Hill, Back Bay, the Theater District, the Waterfront District, the Historic North End, and more. Old Town Trolley is the best way to relive history and see all our country’s Cradle of Liberty has to offer. A visit to Boston is not complete without time spent at Quincy Market - situated around a quaint cobblestone promenade this is the place for shopping & dining. Time for lunch (on own). Trip includes motorcoach and tour director.

All aboard the DUTCH APPLE II for a 90 minute, narrated cruise on the Hudson River. This is one of the most fascinating stretches of the Hudson River. Enjoy a narration about Albany & the Hudson River. Relax and listen to music as you take in the sights. Family-style Italian lunch at Buca di Beppo.Visit the New York State Museum in downtown Albany to explore the cultural and natural history of NY State. Don’t miss the carousel on the 4th floor! Trip includes motorcoach, cruise and tour director.

Hudson Yards is New York’s newest neighborhood and home to 100 diverse shops and restaurants, significant public art, and plazas. Located between 10th and 12th Avenues from West 30th to West 34th Street, Hudson Yards is the newest developed neighborhood in Manhattan’s West Side. THE EDGE is the highest sky deck in the Western Hemisphere located at 30 Hudson Yards, with a one-of-a-kind design, it’s suspended in mid-air, giving you the feeling of floating in the sky with 360-degree views you can’t get anywhere else. Look 100 stories down from the thrilling glass floor, look out over the city on angled glass walls. Time to explore the upscale shopping & Spanish food market in Hudson Yards. Upon arrival in NYC enjoy a guided walking tour of the High Line, a park created from a former raised railway. The High Line runs up the west side of Manhattan with an entrance near Chelsea Market. Because it is two-stories above street level it offers a unique view of the city. Following our tour of the High Line we’ll have a chance to grab a bite to eat at Chelsea Market. Trip includes motorcoach, entrance fees, and tour director.

Celebrate garlic! Located between the picturesque Catskill Mountains and the mighty Hudson River in historic Saugerties, NY - this is the festival to enjoy everything garlic! Visit the garlic marketplace with tons of gourmet garlic; visit the food alley featuring garlic-enhances foods such as sausage, pulled pork, garlic soup, garlic green beans, and even garlic ice cream. Enjoy entertainment (Bluegrass, Cajun, Ragtime, Irish and German music), cooking demonstrations by renowned chefs of the Hudson Valley, instructive garlic growing and braiding talks, and numerous arts and craft vendors. In the afternoon, board the 300 passenger Rip Van Winkle in Kingston, NY for a 2-hour narrated cruise on the Hudson River. See beautiful mansions and lighthouses on this stretch of the river. Meals are on your own! Trip includes motorcoach, Group Leader, admission to the garlic festival, ferry ticket, and all gratuities.

Click HERE for a detailed trip flyer and more information! Highlights INCLUDES: Deluxe motorcoach, 2 nights hotel, 2 breakfasts, 1 dinner, ferries to Nantucket & Martha’s Vineyard, sightseeing & admissions as per itinerary, Friendship Tours Escort, Driver & Tour Director Gratuity Itinerary Day 1 This special fun weekend treats you to exciting adventures on both Nantucket & Martha’s Vineyard. Visit the JFK MUSEUM where you will learn about the legacy of President Kennedy and his deep connection to Cape Cod where he enjoyed many summers with family and friends. Enjoy 2 nights at the HOLIDAY INN CAPE COD HYANNIS, featuring spacious guestrooms, restaurant, indoor pool and whirlpool. Welcome dinner marks our arrival. Day 2 After breakfast, we’ll day trip to NANTUCKET ISLAND. Board your ferry to America’s most scenic little Island and become acquainted with the “Little Grey Lady.” GUIDED TOUR highlights include the Old Mill, Sconset Village, Low Beach, Sankaty Head Lighthouse, Cranberry bogs and Nantucket moors. Free time for lunch, shopping or biking before returning to the mainland. Evening at leisure. Day 3 Following breakfast, depart by ferry for MARTHA’S VINEYARD. Upon arrival board an Island bus for transport to Edgartown with time to browse its quaint shops and lunch on own before returning to Oak Bluffs. Return to the mainland and we’re homeward bound. Trip Protection Policy Trip Protection Coverage is strongly recommended. Trip Protection offers coverage for Cancellation for covered medical reasons, Interruption, Emergency Medical, Travel Delay, & more. The AON/NTA Travel Protection Plan offers 3 levels of insurance: Basic or Enhanced or Enhanced with Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR). The Pre-existing medical condition exclusion can be waived by purchasing the Enhanced Plan within 14 days of your deposit or initial payment. The Enhanced Plan with the add-on of CFAR must be purchased within 14 days of initial deposit. CFAR allows you to cancel for any reason up to 48 priors to departure and reimburses up to 75% of your nonrefundable trip cost. To enroll: https://nta.aontravelprotect.com Tour Operator Location #076068 OR call AON 1-800-388-1470. Premiums are non-refundable once paid. Terms & Conditions apply. Plan details are available at https://www.friendshiptours.net/protection-plan. Call Friendship Tours 860-243-1630 for assistance in enrolling.

Cruise aboard a beautiful catamaran! This multi-million dollar vessel is state of the art and includes a plush climate-controlled interior, an outside sun deck, and 3 viewing levels for great views! The 90 minute narrated cruise of Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island sails from North Kingstown, RI & offers breathtaking sightseeing: 10 Famous Lighthouses along the coastline, 10 Incredible Islands, sail under the Jamestown and Newport Bridges, view the Newport Naval Base & see the Aircraft Carriers, experience Newport Harbor and fascinating waterfront. This is a cruise you will really enjoy. Prior to the 1pm cruise, enjoy a wonderful brunch at the Quonset ’O’ Club. Sample Menu: orange juice, scrambled eggs, hickory smoked bacon, cottage fried potatoes, Texas style French toast, chicken marsala, wild rice, sautéed green beans, pastries, sliced fresh fruit and coffee/tea. Following our cruise, visit Olde Mistick Village, a delightful shopping experience with lots of options including a General Store for Fudge, an Ice Cream Shoppe, and more. Trip includes motorcoach, cruise, buffet brunch at the Quonset 'O' Club, gratuities, and Trip Leader.

The magnificent Rosecliff Mansion provides a delightful backdrop for the Newport Flower Show. Begin by touring the first floor of the mansion filled with incredible floral arrangements, continue out onto the spacious lawn to enjoy beautiful displays. Explore a wonderful Shopper’s Marketplace with incredible views! Spend the rest of your day in downtown Newport…. Lots of wonderful shopping and restaurants on Bowen’s and Bannister's Wharf. Trip includes motorcoach and tour director.

Welcome to Federal Hill—Providence’s Little Italy. It is a great place to stroll and visit the Italian food emporiums and bakeries. Enjoy a slice of Italy as you watch the great fountain in DePasquale Square. Enjoy a tour & demonstration along with a sample of pastry. Right next door, we’ll find, Trattoria Appia, a Southern Italian kitchen featuring handmade pasta and wood-fired pizza. The chef delights and entertains you with his demonstration of the techniques used in making true Neapolitan style pizza. Our family-style meal includes: Salad, Appetizer, Margherita Pizza, Potato Gnocchi, Penne Bolognese, Chicken Marsala, and...cannoli. Following lunch we will stroll over to Venda’s Ravioli Emporium to shop for fine Italian foods, fresh pasta, olive oil, and cheeses… We’ll complete our day with a riding Tour of Providence with our local step on guide.

Click HERE for a detailed trip flyer and more information! Highlights Deluxe motorcoach, 2 nights hotel, 5 MEALS: 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners, sightseeing & admissions, Friendship Tours Escort, Driver & Tour Director Gratuity Itinerary Day 1 Depart aboard our deluxe motorcoach as we head for the Fabulous Finder Lakes, so scenic with the Lakes shaped like an outstretched hand. Visit the Women's Rights National Historical Park telling the story of the first Women's Rights Convention held in Seneca Falls, NY in 1848. Two nights at the 41 Lakefront Hotel Geneva, Trademark Collection by Wyndham located in the heart of the Finger Lakes region on the north shore of Seneca Lake. Hotel features spacious guestrooms, fitness center, pool and restaurant. Welcome dinner tonight. Day 2 This morning we see glass in a whole new light at the world-renowned Corning Museum of Glass. Our visit highlights the history of glass from ancient times to Tiffany and Chihuly plus the exciting Hot Glass Show - see gobs of molten glass become masterpieces - a must see! Tour Pleasant Valley Winery, popularly known s the Great Western Winery. Its picturesque stone buildings are listed on the National Historic Register. Our walking tour will give us a glimpse of the rich history of the oldest winery in the Finger Lakes. Dinner at the New York Kitchen, for a unique educational experience. Enjoy our 3 course dinner in a demonstration theater setting where well's watch our chef prepare a dessert. Day 3 We head for home this morning and enjoy the scenic beauty of the Mohawk Valley along the way. We hop aboard our Cruise on the Historic Erie Canal. While on the boat, take a ride in a liquid elevator known as a "lift lock," raising and lowering boats 20 feet. Learn the fascinating history of the locks and what transportation was like in the 19th century. Following the cruise enjoy a deli lunch at Waterfront Grille before heading home with memories of the fabulous Finger Lakes. Trip Protection Policy Trip Protection Coverage is strongly recommended. Trip Protection offers coverage for Cancellation for covered medical reasons, Interruption, Emergency Medical, Travel Delay, & more. The AON/NTA Travel Protection Plan offers 3 levels of insurance: Basic or Enhanced or Enhanced with Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR). The Pre-existing medical condition exclusion can be waived by purchasing the Enhanced Plan within 14 days of your deposit or initial payment. The Enhanced Plan with the add-on of CFAR must be purchased within 14 days of initial deposit. CFAR allows you to cancel for any reason up to 48 priors to departure and reimburses up to 75% of your nonrefundable trip cost. To enroll: https://nta.aontravelprotect.com Tour Operator Location #076068 OR call AON 1-800-388-1470. Premiums are non-refundable once paid. Terms & Conditions apply. Plan details are available at https://www.friendshiptours.net/protection-plan. Call Friendship Tours 860-243-1630 for assistance in enrolling.

Enjoy a nostalgic train ride along the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire. It's a great fall day trip! Relax on board the train as we watch the boats on the lake & enjoy the scenery as we travel roundtrip from Meredith, NH. We will make a NH Liquor Store stop prior to boarding the train. Hart’s Turkey Farm Dinner on board the Train. This is a Hart’s famous home style turkey dinner, just like grandma made at Thanksgiving. Menu: Turkey, Potato, Gravy, Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce, Rolls, Vegetable, Dessert & Beverage. YUM! Following our train ride visit Mill Falls, a collection of shops along with Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. Trip includes motorcoach, 2-hour train ride on the Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad from Meredith, NH, a turkey dinner served on board and catered by Hart's Turkey Farm, shopping at the Mill Falls, and Tour Director.