Stratton Charters: Midwest Motorcoach Tours

If you are looking for a relaxing, stress-free getaway, consider one of Stratton Charters’ annual tours. There is no easier, cost-effective way to travel. Without the worry of traffic or parking, you’ll sit back, relax and enjoy your entire trip. Call us today to reserve your seat on these popular tours.

CHICAGO FLOWER SHOW
CHICAGO, IL
March 13, 2010
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Visit Navy Pier: Home of the fantastic Chicago Flower and Garden Show. It’s Spring At Its Best – New Plant Varieties, Garden Gourmet, learn how to create fabulous meals with your home grown ingredients, see beautiful tablescapes, visit a 100+ vendors in the Marketplace, (there is plenty of room in the coach for your new found treasures) Visit Navy Piers amazing Stain Glass Museum and enjoy lunch and more shopping in the many shops of Navy Pier. View Itinerary

CINDERELLA AT THE FIRESIDE DINNER THEATER
May 16, 2010

Enjoy the live stage production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical adaptation of one of the world’s most enduring love stories. A show designed to delight the child in all of us. Whether you’re eight or eighty you’ll be captivated by its humor, its romance, its beauty, and its great, great music. Enjoy the bountiful Sunday Brunch prior to the show and visit the many gift shops and bakery. A great family day event.

NASCAR COCA COLA 600 & HALL OF FAME
CHARLOTTE, NC
May 28-June 1, 2010
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“Gentlemen start your engines”…join the excitement of a NASCAR premier race. Stay in the heart of Charlotte where it’s “race week” one big party with music, food and race fan entertainment. Visit the brand new (opening in May) NASCAR hall of fame. Then it’s race day at the famous Charlotte Motor Speedway. Take a tour of pit road then head to your VIP seating with pre race catered hospitality, a view the track and pit road…now get ready to witness 600 miles of pure speed!!! View Itinerary

AMISH QUILT TOUR & SHIPSHEWANA FLEA MARKET
June 7-9, 2010
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Visit the heart of beautiful Northern Indiana Amish Country. Explore the shops of Shipshewana enjoy a Family Style Dinner, Quilt Magic and Shopping in Essenhaus. See the beauty of quilt patterns and beautiful flowers combined in the unique quilt gardens, designated as a Top 100 event for 2010. Spend the evening at a Threshers Dinner in the century old round barn with a live Broadway style musical production. View Itinerary

BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL- CHICAGO’S ORIENTAL THEATRE
CHICAGO, IL
June 23, 2010

BILLY ELLIOT the Musical has captured hearts worldwide, delighted the critics and swept the awards - winning ten 2009 Tony Awards® including BEST MUSICAL! A joyous, exciting and feel-good celebration of one boy following his heart and making his dreams come true. Full of life, laughter, astonishing dancing and unforgettable music, this uplifting experience will stay with you forever.

SHREK THE MUSICAL – CHICAGO’S CADILLAC PALACE THEATRE
CHICAGO, IL
July 21, 2010

In a faraway kingdom turned upside down, things get ugly when an unseemly ogre — not a handsome prince — shows up to rescue a feisty princess. Throw in a donkey who won't shut up, a bad guy with a SHORT temper, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you've got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there's one on hand...and his name is Shrek. Based on the Oscar®-winning DreamWorks film that started it all, the hilarious story of everyone's favorite ogre in dazzling new life on the stage.

MACKINAC ISLAND AND FRANKENMUTH
August 2010

Willkommen to Bavaria….Frankenmuth Michigan’s Little Bavaria that is. Authentic Bavarian architecture well tended floral displays, covered bridges and world famous chicken dinners plus the largest Christmas store in the world. Enjoy a taste of it all on the way to historic Mackinac Island where there are no cars just horse drawn carriages and bicycles. It’s peaceful, relaxing and fun. You will experience the Grandest luncheon of all at the historic Grand Hotel, take a carriage tour of the island with and stop at Ft. Mackinac and explore the great shops restaurants and see nature at its finest. Don’t forget to eat some fudge.

TALL SHIPS, PACKERS & CASINO – GREEN BAY
August 13-15, 2010

The Great Lakes United Tall Ship Challenge 2010 ®, Twelve vintage vessels docked on the shores of the Fox River in Green Bay one of only six ports in the USA and Canada to be honored as a host. Tour the ships - each offering their own historic story. Relax on a sailaway and enjoy entertainment, food and drink from dozens of vendors. Take a behind the scenes tour of legendary Lambeau field and the Packers Hall of Fame. Enjoy relaxing at the beautiful Radisson Hotel or try your luck at the adjoining Oneida Casino.

BROADWAY MUSICAL AT THE FIRESIDE
(TO BE ANNOUNCED IN MARCH)
September 11, 2010

A show so new and in demand that we can’t let you know just yet what it is. But trust us when we say you will love this award-winning musical comedy of stage and screen. This smash hit has just recently ended a successful Broadway run and The Fireside is ready to give it a brilliant professional production as only the Fireside can! Enjoy a wonderful lunch in the dining room prior to the performance and browse the gift shops and bakery before heading home.

STARS, GUITARS & THE CMA AWARDS
November 8-11, 2010

It’s Country Music’s biggest night and you will be there, right on the red carpet as the stars arrive for the 44th annual CMA awards in Nashville. Then take your seat and trill to the excitement of the entertainment and hearing “and the winner is….” Stay at the fabulous Gaylord Opryland Hotel, tour Music City, have a boot scooting lunch at the Wildhorse Saloon, enjoy an evening at the Grand Ole Opry in the historic Ryman Auditorium, take a dinner cruise down the Cumberland.

MACY’S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE & CHOCOLATE
November 21-27, 2010

A Thanksgiving fantasy comes to life… Sample gourmet chocolate at the Harry London Chocolate Factory in Ohio, spend the night in Hershey PA the chocolate capital of the world, of course with a taste of chocolate. Then hang on for the ride of a lifetime as a new fleet of fantastic floats and balloons ride down the Great White Way in New York City on Thanksgiving Day and you will see it all, not on TV but from your reserved seats right in midtown. You won’t even miss your Turkey Dinner – this year you’ll enjoy the feast on a special holiday dinner cruise. Also explore the uniquely American sites of this great city including the Statue of Liberty.

THE CHILD AND A TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS REVUE
November 28, 2010

Exciting medleys of beloved Christmas songs in a fast-paced, jolly, delightful potpourri of holiday cheer with colorful costumes and breath-taking dances. Followed by the world premiere of a brand new musical entitled THE CHILD. Through a wonderful combination of storytelling and acoustic music, you’ll experience the first Christmas, the birth of “The Child” through the eyes of Joseph, Mary’s husband. Enjoy a wonderful holiday lunch before the show and browse the gift shops and bakery.

Stratton Charters
320 East Jean Street
Cuba City, WI 53807
866.See.Us.Go

This letter is to let you know
what an outstanding bus driver
we were privileged to have for
this tour. He was skilled both
as a driver and a people
person. His sense of humor
and dedication to providing
us with a great trip was greatly
appreciated.

Bill and Jacque
Orfordville, Wisconsin