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Welcome! Hitchin' Post Tours specializes in luxury coach tours and sightseeing getaways to casinos, resorts, National Parks, vacation destinations, and famous historical places, including Branson, the Grand Canyon, New England, Canada, Nova Scotia, the Great Lakes region - to name just a few. Tour participants enjoy gaming, professional shows, fabulous scenery, unique restaurants, fine accommodations, and the good times that have become our trademark.

Based in Elgin, Pennsylvania - almost equidistant from Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Buffalo - Hitchin' Post Tours offers exciting tour bookings to suit every taste.

Here are the Hitchin' Post Tours' Featured Tours for 2010. Please visit often and check for new tours and specials. Our goal is to make all of our tours reasonable and enjoyable. We'll enjoy traveling with you, and we hope you enjoy your Hitchin' Post Tours!

 Travel Services

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 Upcoming Tours

This could be your lucky day!

Seneca Niagara Casino

Thursday, February 11, 2010 to Thursday, February 11, 2010

Join this tour to Seneca Niagara Casino Resort in Niagara Falls, NY. This Vegas-style casino offers table games and slots, and something for everyone. If the weather is nice, Niagara Falls is only 3 blocks away!

Transport, $20 slot play, $5 meal; games and prizes on the coach, and driver's gratuity.

This tour package is still only $25 per person. Call soon, as this tour usually fills quickly!

Take a huge bite out of Winter with Two Weeks of fun in the Sun!

Plantations, Missions and Riverboats

Monday, February 22, 2010 to Sunday, March 7, 2010

Say "Good-bye" to winter and join this two-week tour to Louisiana and Texas where we will enjoy warm-weather activities and leisurely days in the sun!

We'll spend two nights in New Orleans, three nights in San Antonio, and two nights in Baton Rouge.

We'll visit the Old (state) Capital Building in Jackson, MS and the old St. Louis Cemetery in New Orleans. We'll visit Oak Alley Plantation and enjoy lunch there. We'll visit the French Market and have free time in the French Quarter of New Orleans, and we'll enjoy a narrated lunch cruise the the steamboat Natchez. In Port Arthur, TX, we'll visit the Pompeiian Villa, reminiscent of an AD 39 Roman villa, and then visit the 825,000-acre King Ranch in Kingsville. We'll view the IMAX presentation of the "Price of Freedom: Story of the Alamo", and visit the Alamo and four other missions in San Antonio, including Mission San Jose y San Miguel and Mission San Juan Capistrano. Free time in La Mercado (marketplace) will add a delightful touch to one afternoon. We'll peruse the Museum of the Gulf Coast, and then rootle around the Louisiana State Capitol Building, the Old Arsenal Powder Magazine and the Old State Capitol. We'll spend one night at the opulent Opryland hotel in Nashville, complete with tickets to ride the Delta River Flatboat (inside the hotel), and we'll enjoy a lunch/show cruise on the General Jackson. A tour of Churchill Downs will round out our tour, plus we love to add a few things that look interesting as we travel along!

This is perfect tour for relaxing in the sun, and every activity is something you won't find at home! Don't forget your camera!

This package includes transport aboard a luxury coach from Campbell Bus Lines, 13 nights lodging, 18 meals and 5 hot-entree manager receptions, admission to every activity listed above, luggage handling where needed, and a few surprises along the way!

This fabulous tour is priced at only $1649 per person/double occupancy; (singles - $2349; triples - $1499; quads - $1399). A deposit of $250 per person will reserve your seats, with balance due by January 20.

NOTE: If deposit is paid on this tour prior to December 10, a discount of $50 may be deducted from the final payment for the tour.

Maybe this will be your lucky day!!

Seneca Niagara Casino

Thursday, March 11, 2010 to Thursday, March 11, 2010

Join this one-day tour to the beautiful Seneca Niagara Casino in Niagara Falls, NY, a Vegas-style casino with thousands of slot machines and dozens of tables - truly something for everyone! Also on the premises are several snack shops (on the casino floor), Three Sisters Restaurant, Morrie's Deli and Bakery, and more.

If gaming begins to pall, the wondrous Niagara Falls are only about four blocks away - an easy walk on a nice day! This tour is a wonderful mini-vacation, and who knows? You may even come home with a fortune!

This tour includes transport, with pick-ups in Corry and Jamestown, $20 slot play, $5 toward your meal, and driver's gratuity.

This tour is still only $25 per person. Please call for reservations as early as possible - this tour fills very quickly.

You Deserve a Break - Relax in elegant comfort!!

Belterra Riverboat Casino

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 to Thursday, March 26, 2009

Looking for something special to break up the monotony of another winter? Want a chance to relax, and have some fun? Travel with us to the fabulous Belterra Riverboat Casino Resort located on the Ohio River in Southeastern Indiana.

With hundreds of slot machines and dozens of tables, there is truly something for everyone. If the casino begins to pall, there are several small shops, a luxurious spa, and if the weather permits, a lovely pool. Belterra also has a lounge, a Starbucks, a Ben and Jerry's and a great golf course (please call this office to arrange tee times prior to arrival).

Our second day we will offer the opportunity to visit a local winery, and a stop at the fabulous Grand Victoria Riverboat Casino just a half hour away.

This tour will provide you with the most relaxing three days you could ever imagine, and whether you win a fortune or just play for fun, the fantastic river views, the wonderful food and the elegance of the facility will make you feel like a winner.

This package includes transport aboard a luxurious coach from Campbell Bus Lines, lodging, two buffet breakfasts, two buffet dinners, $10 free play, discount coupon booklet for shops, luggage handling, driver's gratuity, wine tasting (optional),and more.

This fabulous tour is priced at only $259 per person/double occupancy (singles - $329; triples - $249; quads - $239) A deposit of $75 will hold your seat, with balance due by February 25. Photo ID may be required to receive your incentives and when you win the jackpot!

See our beautiful Capital during the glory of Springtime!

Springtime in Washington, DC

Friday, April 23, 2010 to Sunday, April 25, 2010

Join this tour to our nation's capital during beautiful springtime, when a myriad of flowers bloom across the city! We'll visit the WWII Memorial, FDR Memorial and Jefferson Memorials the first day, and have dinner at Union Station. The second day we will enjoy the Trolley with on/off privileges, which will include many of the other monuments (Lincoln, Washington, Korean, Vietnam), and will enable us to see as much and whatever we wish to see. We'll also stop at the Marine/Iwo Jima Monuments, and Highway to Heaven, the new Air Force Monument. Our third day, we'll stop at Arlington Cemetery, and spend a few hours at the fabulous Smithsonian Institute! We'll be sure to include as much as we can in this fascinating city!

This tour includes transportation aboard a luxurious coach from Anderson Coach and Tour, lodging, at least 3 meals, City Trolley with on/off privileges, everything listed above, and much more.

This fabulous tour is priced at only $419 per person/double occupancy (singles - $570; triples - $384; quads - $359). A deposit of $100 will reserve your seat, with balance due by March 15. Please call soon to reserve your seat to ensure that this tour will go.

Broadway at it's best - without the drive!

Jersey Boys - The Musical!

Sunday, May 2, 2010 to Sunday, May 2, 2010

Join this tour to the beautiful and elegant Shea's Performing Arts Theater in Buffalo for the sensational Broadway show Jersey Boys. Winner of the 2006 Tony Award for Best Musical, Jersey boys relates the story of how Frankie Vallie and The Four Seasons went from being unknown New Jersey kids to international pop superstars.(*)

This fabulous musical includes over 30 wonderful songs, including "Sherry," "Big Girls Don't Cry," "Can't Take My Eyes Off You," "Walk Like a Man," and other favorites. Though this musical is filled with Four Seasons favorites, the music is entwined into the plot, and the integrity of the story line is unimpaired. The upbeat plot and music, the smoothness of the production and the fast-paced story-line make this a favorite for all viewers.

We'll make a stop for a light lunch on the way to the theater (on our own), and stop at Tom's Family Restaurant for dinner (included) on our way home.

This package included transport, orchestra-level seats for the show, dinner at Tom's and driver's gratuity.

This fabulous tour is priced at only $149 per person. Please call soon, as seats will sell quickly for this Broadway favorite.

A week in the Elegant South - for a very reasonable price!

Springtime in Savannah

Sunday, May 2, 2010 to Saturday, May 8, 2010

Join this fabulous tour to the south in the most beautiful time of year, with warm days, mild nights, and flowers in bloom everywhere!

We'll spend a free afternoon in the open market and historical district of Charleston, SC, where you'll find everything from jewelry to baskets, tee shirts to she-crab soup! Magnolia Plantation will delight you with its magnificent gardens. We'll allow plenty of time to savor the gardens, and include a Nature Train tour through the lakes, woodlands and marshes on this diverse property, and then a Nature Boat tour through the rice fields, where viewing of wildlife, including alligators, is up-close and personal (tour of the house is optional).

Once in Savannah, we'll enjoy an evening dinner cruise on the New Savannah River Queen, complete with entertainment and dancing (optional). Our hotel is located right in the heart of the Historic District, and after the narrated tour of the city, you will have all-day on-and-off privileges on the trolley for the chance of exploring this glorious city on your own. We will meet for dinner at the Lady and Sons restaurant to try a few of the mouth-watering recipes Paula Dean has shown us on the food channel!

We'll enjoy a day tour to St. Simon's Island one day, where we'll visit the lighthouse, and enjoy rootling around in the charming small town. We'll make an interesting stop at Old Fort Jackson, Georgia's oldest standing fort, built in 1808 on the site of an earlier fort, and crucial to the defense of Savannah.

This is a grand way to enjoy the elegance of this charming southern city, and a perfect getaway for both couples and singles, with or without the kids. Don't forget your camera - we don't have anything like this at home!

This package includes transport aboard a luxury coach from Campbell Bus Lines, lodging - including two nights in the Historic District of Savannah, at least 10 meals including Lady and Sons and a Dinner cruise, Magnolia Plantation with train and boat rides, narrated tour of Savannah, on-and-off Trolley, St. Simon's Island and lighthouse, Old Fort Jackson, luggage handling where needed, and a few surprises along the way!

This fabulous tour is priced at only $949 per person/double occupancy (singles - $1329; triples - $889; quads - $839). A deposit of $150 will reserve your seat, with balance due by March 31. Please call soon!

The perfect summer holiday - at a perfect price!

Thousand Islands

Sunday, July 11, 2010 to Thursday, July 15, 2010

Join this fabulous tour to the incredible Thousand Islands region of New York during the height of the summer season! We'll spend four nights in historic Sackets Harbor, where we'll visit the historic battlefield and the old barracks from days gone by. We'll cruise the islands, tour Boldt Castle, and spend a free afternoon in beautiful Alexandria Bay. We'll enjoy a visit to the Antique Boat Museum, and take a boat to Dark Island where we'll tour Singer Castle. One afternoon will be spent in Kingston, ON,a wonderful town for shopping and savoring a summer day at the bay. We'll allow you plenty of leisure time to find unique pleasures of your own, and we'll throw in a stop at a local winery, a skyview with gift shop, and many other fun attractions as we move from place to place.

This is an ideal leisurely summer trip, complete with castles, time on the water, excellent food, and interesting little shops.

This package includes transport aboard a luxury coach from Campbell Bus Lines, four nights lodging in Sackets Harbor, at least 6 meals (four restaurant breakfasts and two dinners), admission and transport to everything listed above, luggage handling, and much more.

This fabulous tour is priced at only $649 per person/double occupancy (singles - $875; triples - $609; quads - 4579). A deposit of $125 will reserve your seat with balance due by June 1. Please call soon, because seats on this tour are limited!

ENJOY NYC IN SUMMER WEATHER - AT A GREAT PRICE!!

Summertime in the Big Apple

Thursday, August 5, 2010 to Saturday, August 7, 2010

Join this fabulous tour to New York City - the Big Apple - during the summer, where the days are warm and the nights go on forever! We'll visit the Statue of Liberty from Liberty Park in Jersey City; we'll do a quick drive-around tour to acquaint everyone with the major attractions, and then give you plenty of free time to visit the city on your own. We'll take you to Chinatown to enjoy a unique shopping and cultural experience (optional). We'll see the magnificent view of the city from the Top of the Rock Observation Deck - 850 feet above the ground! We'll enjoy a tour of NBC Studios, and spend time at South Street Seaport. This tour is especially nice for those who have traveled to the city with us before, because we have included new and exciting attractions, and there will be plenty of time to explore!

This package includes transport, lodging, three meals, admission to everything listed above, free time in the city, and much more.

This fabulous tour is priced at only $399 per person/double occupancy (singles - $529; triples - $349; quad - $329). A deposit of $100 will reserve your seat, with balance due by June 15. NOTE: If you desire a show during your free time, we can help you acquire theater tickets at whatever price range you choose.

Be part of our first-ever ocean cruise!

Canada - New England Cruise

Saturday, August 7, 2010 to Saturday, August 14, 2010

Join this luxurious 7-night/8-day round-trip cruise from New York City aboard Princess Cruise Lines' Spectacular Caribbean Princess. We will visit 5 ports, including Newport, RI; Boston, MA; Bar Harbor, ME; St. John, NB; Halifax, NS, and the fabulous Big Apple - the city of New York!

To reach your departure point, you may either travel on your own (we will help!) or travel on a motorcoach with us. Upon return, you will have the opportunity to extend your stay in NYC for a three-day city tour.

This tour includes travel on a premier cruise ship, all on-board meals, entertainment, most beverages, all port charges and taxes, and oceans of fun! Optional travel and extended stay available.

This fabulous cruise is priced beginning at only 1230 per person/double occupancy.

WHAT A GREAT TRIP - AND WHAT A GREAT PRICE!

Summertime in the Big Apple

Thursday, August 12, 2010 to Saturday, August 14, 2010

Join this fabulous tour to New York City - the Big Apple - during the summer, where the days are warm and the nights go on forever! We'll visit the Statue of Liberty from Liberty Park in Jersey City; we'll do a quick drive-around tour to acquaint everyone with the major attractions, and then give you plenty of free time to visit the city on your own. We'll take you to Chinatown to enjoy a unique shopping and cultural experience (optional). We'll see the magnificent view of the city from the Top of the Rock Observation Deck - 850 feet above the ground! We'll enjoy a tour of NBC Studios, and spend time at South Street Seaport. This tour is especially nice for those who have traveled to the city with us before, because we have included new and exciting attractions, and there will be plenty of time to explore!

This package includes transport, lodging, three meals, admission to everything listed above, free time in the city, and much more.

This fabulous tour is priced at only $399 per person/double occupancy (singles - $529; triples - $349; quad - $329). A deposit of $100 will reserve your seat, with balance due by June 15.

NOTE: If you desire a show during your free time, we can help you acquire theater tickets at whatever price range you choose.

Fun in the Sun - a chance to win a fortune!

Atlantic City

Tuesday, August 24, 2010 to Friday, August 27, 2010

Join this "Fun in the Sun" tour to exciting Atlantic City, where we'll stay in the Hilton Casino Resort right on the world-famous Boardwalk. With hundreds of slots and tables at the Hilton, there's sure to be something to satisfy everyone. Along the Boardwalk are many interesting places to shop, eat and explore, including several other casinos: Tropicana, Showboat, Bally's, Caesar's Palace, Resorts and more. You may also enjoy the more up-scale shopping at the new City Center Shopping area off the Boardwalk, but still within walking and shuttle distance.

Our second day will offer our passengers the annual Air Show, easily seen from any point on the Boardwalk, and our third day will provide an afternoon in the charming small town of Smithville, a town chuck full of unique and interesting shops, a winery, several restaurants, delis and bakeries, and many other pleasures guaranteed to tickle your fancy.

This tour is the perfect get-away, and a great opportunity to try your fortune in the casinos. Because, after all, you just never know!!

This package includes: transport aboard a luxury coach, lodging at the Hilton, $30 slot dollars, three $20 meal vouchers, luggage handling, driver's gratuity, games and prizes on the coach.

This fabulous tour is priced at only $449 per person/double occupancy (singles - $649; triples - $419; quads - $399). A deposit of $100 will reserve your seat with balance due by July 15. Please call as early as possible to ensure a seat!

Awesome experience - incredible tour - at a fabulous price!

Albuquerque' Balloon Fiesta

Friday, October 1, 2010 to Thursday, October 14, 2010

Joint this tour to the magnificent American southwest to the International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, New Mexico. On our way, we'll visit Mud Island Museum,complete with steamships, Civil War and American Indian artefacts; the Fort Worth Stockyards, and the Canton First Monday Trade Days,one of the country's largest flea market and cattle trading meets. We'll stop in Dallas to see the bronze Mustang Sculpture created as a memorial to the heritage of Texas. We have free time in the historic district of Grapevine, filled with antique shops, art galleries, wineries and restaurants.

At Carlsbad Caverns, we'll tour this spectacular cavern, and enjoy the inimitable Bat Flight, where the bats all depart the cave in a stream - incredible! We'll stop at White Sands National Park, and take the time to play in the sand. The small Mexican town of La Mesilla will delight you with its artisan treasures and historic buildings (Billy the Kid was held in the jail here).

In Albuquerque, we'll take the Tramway to the top of Sandia Peak, and savor a fabulous dinner in High Finance Restaurant (for those who can't take the tram, dinner will be served in the SanDiago's Restaurant at the foot of the tram). The unique experience of watching the expanding balloons is totally incredible, and we'll attend the Balloon Fiesta on two mornings - one with Shaped Balloons Ascension, and one with the Mass Ascension - and one evening to view the Moon Glow and fireworks. We'll spend free time in the historic districts of both Albuquerque and Santa Fe.

We'll enjoy the scenery as we drive through the Grand Canyon of Texas - Palo Duro Canyon. A guided tour of the National Cowboy Museum will interest you, as will a tour of the original Anhauser-Busch brewery in Saint Louis. No tour of Missouri is complete without a stop at the Gateway Arch, and we'll even tour the Louisville Slugger Museum in Louisville (you'll receive a free 16-inch bat!)

This is a fantastic tour, filled with unparalleled sights and fun experiences! Be sure to bring your camera - from historic towns to hot-air balloons, this tour will totally delight you!

This tour includes: transport aboard a luxury coach from Campbell Bus Lines, 13 nights lodging, at least 19 meals, admission into everything listed above, luggage handling where needed, and a few surprises along the way!

This fabulous tour is priced at only $1799 per person/double occupancy (singles - $2499; triples - $1629; quads - $1559). A deposit of $400 will reserve your seat, with balance due by September 1.

One-day tour in search of Elk!

Elk Expedition V

Friday, October 1, 2010 to Friday, October 1, 2010

Join Al Cox on this annual tour through the beauty of Autumn as we make our way to Elk County, Pennsylvania in search of that magnificent animal. Once in Elk territory, step-on guides will join the coach. Spotters report to the guides where the elk have been sighted, and the guides take the coach to those areas. Though we can't guarantee that we'll find the elk, the possibility is very good.

This tour will include transport, dinner at Hoss's Family Restaurant, services of Elk Guides, and driver's gratuity.

This fabulous tour is priced at only $69 per person. Please call soon for additional information and registration.

The City that Never Sleeps

Christmas in New York City

Friday, December 3, 2010 to Sunday, December 5, 2010

There is nothing so wonderful as New York City at Christmas time. All of Manhattan prepares for company, and dresses up for the holiday! We'll enjoy a ride-around tour of the city, the Empire State Building, Macy's (especially their Christmas windows!), the Radio City Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes, Battery Park and the ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, Chinatown, Rockefeller Center and the famous Christmas tree, free time to enjoy the city on your own (we'll help!), and more.

Tour includes transport, lodging, 3 meals, guided tour of city, ferry to the Statue of Liberty, tickets for Radio City Music Hall, everything listed above, and luggage handling where needed.

This fabulous tour is priced at only $479 per person/double occupancy (singles - $599; triples - $449; quads - $429). A deposit of $120 will reserve your seat, with balance due by November 1. Please call soon as this tour usually fills quickly!