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155 acres of the Norfolk Botanical Gardens on Tour #11. On Another Plane For those who dream of more celestial pursuits, the stars come out. Tour the birthplace of NASA in Hampton on Tour #7, following in the footsteps of the famed Mercury Seven. Then, experience the history of manned space ﬂight at the Virginia Air and Space Center. Aircraft from the 1903 Wright Flyer to a WWII bomber to an Apollo Command Capsule represent man’s achievement of the dream of ﬂight. Another celestial experience is at hand on Tour #4 at the Edgar Cayce Association for Research and Enlightenment. Named for its founder, the renowned spiritualist Edgar Cayce, the center began in 1931 to “help people change their lives for the better—physically, mentally and spiritually.” Learn more about the mind/ body connection with an introduction to dream interpretation, meditation, and hypnotherapy and enjoy a gentle spinal massage. Even if you’re not a fan of metaphysics, you’ll ﬁnd this facility and its founder fascinating. Catch the spirit on the Virginia BeachNorfolk Ghost Tour. Hear the tales of haunting on the streets once traveled by Jack the Ripper on Tour #9. Lunch at a 133-year-old church converted to serve in a different way. The elegant Freemason Abbey now serves as a popular restaurant. After lunch, tour the expansive “Boardwalk” where you can bike, rollerblade, stroll, or trolley down the beach. Conclude with a stop at the 1903 Virginia Beach Life-Saving Station for tales of shipwrecks and heroic rescues. Hampton beckons on Tour #13 with Haunts, History, and Treasures. The city is America’s oldest continually-occupied English speaking settlement. Learn about Blackbeard and other pirates at the Hampton History Museum and be impressed at Fort Monroe. This fortress surrounded by a moat is said to be haunted by the spirits of two presidents: Jefferson Davis and Abraham Lincoln. Military Might and MacArthur Pay homage to heroes on Tour #15, aptly entitled “Rediscover Your Freedom.” Tour the world’s largest naval base where you’ll see dozens of ships from the U.S. Naval ﬂeet. Then, visit the MacArthur Memorial where the legendary ﬁve-star general is buried. Meet the man behind the myth in expansive exhibits of his artifacts. Hear the roar of Navy ﬁghters overhead during a tour of Naval Air Station Oceana, home to the F/A 18 Hornets and support commands. Then, get up close and personal with a dozen different military aircraft at the Aviation Historical Park. All top guns, veterans, and patriots will appreciate this tour of our military might. History is Here! Time travel is a daily occurrence in Virginia Beach, where sands reﬂect four centuries of American history. Several different tours have been created to tempt the history buff. For those who want to begin at the beginning, sign up for Tour #12 entitled “Settlers . . . From Land to Sea.” Experience the site of the “ﬁrst landing” at Cape Henry, tour the Adam Thoroughgood House, one of the oldest brick homes in America, and enjoy the Francis Land House and www.grouptournews.com Gardens, where eight generations of the Land family lived. Two lighthouses top the tour. Climb to the top of the 1792 Cape Henry lighthouse just for a great new perspective of the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay. at the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame Museum. Tour #8 includes ample free time to explore the galleries, shops, and boutiques of Portsmouth. Delegates who are charmed by Portsmouth can return for a steepled tour From fishing to whale-watching, Virginia Beach sightseeing tours offer adventure. Rudee Inlet is a prime attraction in an area where waterfront views abound. Portsmouth invites all delegates to experience this quaint historic seaport for a Sunday afternoon to remember. A collection of centuries-old homes, one used by British General Cornwallis before Yorktown, complement English basement homes built by sea captains. Experience Civil War sites, the Naval Shipyard Museum, and get hands-on of the city. Beyond the historic homes, shopping, and museums, Tour #14 includes a stop at the city’s oldest church. Trinity Episcopal includes three White Friars windows and magniﬁcent Tiffany stained glass. A stop at the city’s oldest African-American Church will provide stories, legends, and history from its three centuries in the community. The Culture Club: Gourmets, Gourmands, and Wine Aﬁcionados Welcome Savor the ﬂavor of Norfolk on a culture and cuisine tour to remember, Tour #10. See the world’s largest collection of Tiffany glass at the Chrysler Museum of Art and tour the Hermitage Foundation Museum located in a 1908 English Tudor Home. Sip and savor ﬁne wines, enjoy a boxed lunch, and sweeten your visit with dessert at Rowena’s. Tour the factory and taste its nationally acclaimed cakes. The Founders Inn and Spa in Virginia Beach will host a rare culinary experience for delegates on Tour #5. The elegant 26-acre resort includes the Flowering Almond Spa, a colonial garden, three restaurants, and individually decorated rooms and suites. The inn’s own sommelier and culinary staff will pair ﬁne wines with delicious cuisine made from ingredients indigenous to the area. For information about the ABA Marketplace sightseeing tours, you may contact Maria Aragon at 800-700-7702. Winter/Spring 2007-2008 • 11 http://www.grouptournews.com

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Virginia Explorer - Demo ABA Marketplace to Land in Virginia Beach in February Tracing Our Ancestors' Footsteps along the Wilderness Road From the Publisher Virginia's Spirited Spots Lead to American Whiskey Trail Dine Around Tidewater: Virginia's Seafood Style On the Road With Dylan and Pop-Pop: A Mountain Experience Sightseeing Tours: Seashore, Settlers, Steeples, Spirits, Shopping Celebrate Virginia Garden Week's 75th Anniversary in April Meet the People Making Virginia such a Wonderful Place to Visit Virginia Advertisers Specializing in Group Business

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