Kentucky Ark Encounter & Creation Museum - SSP Tour

Day 1 - Monday, July 19, 2027
Leave Tri-district Senior Centers

Make a morning comfort stop and have lunch (included) in the Wisconsin Dells area.Lodging tonight is in Alsip, IL at the Double Tree by Hilton.It is a full-service property with an on-site restaurant and lounge, an indoor swimming pool and a fitness center.[L]

Day 2 - Tuesday, July 20, 2027

Leave Chicagoland for St. John, IN.Visit the Shrine of Christ’s Passion.Guests walk leisurely along the beautiful prayer pathways.Experience breathtaking scenes representing the last hours in the life of Christ from the Last Supper to the Ascension.This holy site allows guests to meditate and refresh their soul.Have a light lunch (included) and continue to Covington, KY.Lodging is at the Holiday Inn Express - Riverfront for a 3-night stay.Tonight have dinner (included) at Hofbrauhaus Restaurant.[B,L,D]

Day 3 - Wednesday, July 21, 2027

Spend the day at the Ark Encounter.Be prepared to be blown away as you explore the life-sized reconstruc­tion of Noah’s Ark.Built accord­ing to the dimensions given in the Bible, Ark Encounter is a jaw-dropping structure. This marvel of engineer­ing is seven stories tall and a football field and a half long.It is the largest timber-frame structure in the world, full of world-class exhibits.Meet for lunch (included) at Emzara’s fascinating two-story restaurant, with a spectacular view of the of the Ark.You can also visit the Ararat Ridge Zoo with exotic animals from around the world.Before returning to the hotel, stop for some world-famous Cincinnati Chili that originated in the 1920’s with a unique Mediterranean flavor.[B,L,S]

Day 4 - Thursday, July 22, 2027

Today visit the state-of-the-art Creation Museum.Enjoy the stunning life-changing exhibits, walk through dioramas, the planetarium, beautiful botanical gardens, The Stargazer Planetarium theater, and a 4D Special Effects Theater.This 75,000-square-foot facility has wel­comed millions of guests who are interested in Creation Science.This afternoon, stop by Graeter’sCandy Store to shop for a few minutes.Tonight take a dinner (included) cruise aboard the BB Riverboat and discover an enchanting evening on the Ohio River [B,L,D]

Day 5 - Friday, July 23, 2027

Travel to the Quad Cities for lodging at the Holiday Inn Express, Rock Island, IL.Tonight enjoy a dinner show at Circa ‘21 Dinner Playhouse.It is a historic Vaudeville theater offering a unique dinner (included) and show experience with talented performers serving and staring on stage.[B,L,D]

Day 6 - Saturday, July 24, 2027

Leave the Quad Cities and have a luncheon (included) in Mason City, IA.Estimated return time to the Twin Cities is 5:45 p.m. [B,L]