The National Railway Historical Society, Washington DC Chapter, Incorporated (DCNRHS) presents the Tidewater Traveler – Garden Sense Sunday, October 30, 2016 Experience luxurious rail travel aboard the classic 1930's Pullman car Dover Harbor-- travel to the Tidewater region of Virginia to Williamsburg, the Colonial Capital, or to the maritime city of Newport News. On this full day trip, you will be traveling with the hosts of WMAL Radio's Garden Sense program. After an early morning departure from Washington Union Station or Alexandria, enjoy breakfast served at your table, as Amtrak's Regional train #65 takes us southward over the trestles spanning scenic tributaries of the Potomac River and through the historic cities of Fredericksburg and Richmond. Make new friends and relax in comfortable Pullman armchairs while white-jacketed attendants serve you beverages, libations, and snacks. Shortly before mid-day, Dover Harbor will arrive at Williamsburg. Stroll back in time on the eighteenth century streets in Colonial Williamsburg. Enjoy the beauty of the restored gardens or tour the historic sites (admission fee) during a six hour visit (the historic district is approximately a six block walk from Amtrak's Boundary Street Station); or, continue your train ride to the end of the line at Newport News where you can visit attractions such as the world famous Mariner's Museum, a short taxi ride from the Newport News Amtrak station (admission fee). Our trip Destination Guide will give you more information on what to do while in Williamsburg or Newport News. Dover Harbor will depart from Newport News in late afternoon with Amtrak's Regional train #66, stopping at Williamsburg on the way. A delicious supper will be served while en route to an evening return to Alexandria and Washington.ROUND TRIP FARES: Washington/Alexandria to Williamsburg/Newport News DCNRHS Members: $249 Nonmembers: $279 Child (ages 2-15): $199
CONDITIONS: 1. No refund or credit of purchased tickets after October 1, 2016, other than by operator's cancellation of the trip or reselling of the space. Reservations are not transferable and may not be resold without the consent of the operator. 2. Package does not include attraction admissions charges, ground transportation, personal incidental charges or meals except for meal service as described above while on board Dover Harbor. 3. Children’s fares apply to ages 2 – 15. Children under age 2, not occupying a seat travel free. Each child must be accompanied by a full fare paying adult. Above age 15, the full fare is applicable. 4. The Washington D.C. Chapter, NRHS makes every effort to accommodate the physically challenged; however, Dover Harbor as a historic railroad car is not wheelchair accessible. Operator requires those passengers requiring special assistance from others to travel with someone who is able to assist them. Those with special dietary needs must notify the reservations agent in writing at least two weeks in advance of the trip. 5. The General Conditions for tours, trips, excursions and events as published on the DCNRHS web site (www.dcnrhs.org) apply. By making a reservation, participants agree to be bound by both the General and these specific Conditions. RESERVE/BUY ONLINE NOW at www.dcnrhs.org; HANDLING FEE APPLIES For information, call 703-273-8440 or e-mail reservations@dcnrhs.org.
TIDEWATER TRAVELER- Garden Sense—October 30, 2016 I’m ready to go! My reservation and payment are enclosed: Name: _____________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________ City, State, Zip: ____________________________________________ Telephone: ¨ day ¨ evening _________________________________ Mobile phone (day of trip): ____________________________________ E-mail: ______________________________________________________ (Reservation confirmations are sent by e-mail. Please ensure your spam filter is set to accept e-mails from reservations@dcnrhs.org; contact us at this address if you do not receive confirmation within 24 hours of booking.)
PAYMENT METHOD ____ Check payable to Washington DC Chapter, NRHS ____ Charge to my Visa/Mastercard:
Card No.: __________________________________________________ Expiration Date (MM/YYYY): ____ / _______ CID # (from back of card) __________ Signature: _________________________________________________Please reserve the following spaces (please check boarding location): Opt. 1 - TO WILLIAMSBURG from ____ Washington or ____ Alexandria # DCNRHS Member(s) at $ 249 = $ # Nonmember(s) at $ 279 = $ # Child (ages 2-15) at $ 199 = $ Opt. 2 - TO NEWPORT NEWS from ____ Washington or ____ Alexandria # DCNRHS Member(s) at $ 249 = $ # Nonmember(s) at $ 279 = $ # Child (ages 2-15) at $ 199 = $ TOTAL AMOUNT: $
Passenger Names (Required) / DCNRHS Member No. / Option _____________________________/________________________ / ______ _____________________________/________________________ / ______ _____________________________/________________________/_______ _____________________________/________________________ / ______
How I heard about this trip: ____ Garden Sense Radio Program ____ Trip News E-mail ____ DCNRHS Newsletter ____ Facebook ____ Other _____________________________________________________Mail to: WASHINGTON DC CHAPTER NRHS, c/o Mary Ries, Reservations Agent, 6054 Hunt Club Road, Elkridge MD 21075-5516 Get this trip announcement as a PDF flyer.
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